Locatable Tag Holder With Speaker and Battery Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems face challenges in locating personal property that is not an electronic device or lacks a GPS, as traditional GPS-based location determination methods are ineffective for such items.
Innovation Solution
A wirelessly locatable tag system, including a holder with a housing member and fastening strap, allows the tag to be securely attached to objects, using wireless communication to determine its location through devices like smartphones, enabling accurate distance, position, and orientation determination.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional GPS-based location determination is used, then electronic devices with GPS can be located, but personal property without GPS or electronic devices cannot be located
Solution Approach 1:
A wirelessly locatable tag serves as an intermediary device attached to personal property without inherent locating capabilities. The tag contains an antenna and circuitry that communicate with electronic devices via wireless signals, enabling the electronic device to determine its proximity to or location relative to the tagged object without requiring GPS or complex hardware modifications to the property itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The wirelessly locatable tag system provides universal locatability across diverse personal property types (keys, wallets, luggage, pets, etc.) through a single standardized tag design. The tag can be attached to any object and works with various electronic devices (smartphones, tablets, computers), creating a multi-functional solution that eliminates the need for different locating systems for different property types.
2Reliability
If a holder with fastening strap is used to attach the tag, then the tag can be securely attached to objects, but the attachment mechanism adds device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is segmented into distinct functional components: a receptacle portion that cradles and partially surrounds the tag, and a separate fastening strap with fastener that independently secures the tag. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while simplifying the overall design and assembly process.
Solution Approach 2:
The receptacle portion is designed to at least partially surround the wirelessly locatable tag, creating a nested configuration where the tag fits within the receptacle cavity. The fastening strap then surrounds both the receptacle and tag assembly, creating additional nested layers that enhance security while maintaining a compact, integrated structure.
3Ease of operation
If openings are provided for battery access and speaker diaphragm, then functionality is maintained, but the holder structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The receptacle portion is designed with multiple openings that serve dual purposes: the first opening provides access to the battery compartment for battery replacement, while the second opening aligned with the exterior surface allows the speaker diaphragm to function as both a speaker and a tactile interface. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate access mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder design merges the protective enclosure function with the access function by integrating openings directly into the receptacle structure. The same receptacle that secures and protects the tag also provides controlled access to critical features like the battery and speaker, eliminating the need for separate access ports or mechanisms.
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AI summary
A holder for a wirelessly locatable tag may be used with a wirelessly locatable tag comprising a housing member defining a region of an exterior surface of the wirelessly locatable tag configured to act as a speaker diaphragm. The holder may include a receptacle portion configured to at least partially surround the wirelessly locatable tag, the receptacle portion defining a first opening configured to allow the wirelessly locatable tag to be positioned in the receptacle portion, a second opening configured to at least partially surround an outer periphery of a battery door of the wirelessly locatable tag, and a third opening aligned with the region of the exterior surface configured to act as the speaker diaphragm. The holder may further include a fastener coupled to the receptacle portion and configured to releasably secure the first opening in a closed configuration to retain the wirelessly locatable tag in the receptacle portion.