Intelligent Magic Cube Sensing Shaft Center Structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Players with disabilities or at a distance are excluded from participating in magic cube competitions, as existing technologies do not enable remote real-time data collection and processing of the magic cube's state, limiting accessibility.
Innovation Solution
An intelligent magic cube with a sensing shaft center structure that includes a central control module with state obtaining and signal processing units, allowing for real-time state monitoring and wireless data transmission, enabling remote participation in competitions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If real-time networking of magic cube state data is implemented, then accessibility for remote players is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A wireless communication module is introduced as an intermediary between the magic cube and external devices. This module includes a microcontroller that collects state data from sensors on the magic cube and transmits it wirelessly to a terminal device, enabling remote participation without requiring complex integrated systems in the magic cube itself
Solution Approach 2:
The data processing and networking functions are extracted from the magic cube and placed in an external terminal device. The magic cube only needs to provide basic state data collection, while complex processing, storage, and networking are handled externally, significantly reducing the complexity of the magic cube hardware
2Adaptability or versatility
If state data collection and wireless transmission are added to the magic cube, then remote competition participation is enabled, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless communication module is designed with multi-functionality, serving as both a state data collector and a wireless transmitter. The microcontroller within this module handles multiple tasks including sensing data acquisition, data processing, and wireless communication, reducing the need for separate dedicated components and simplifying manufacturing
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses affordable, readily available components such as standard microcontrollers and wireless communication modules that are mass-produced and easily manufactured. These components are chosen for their cost-effectiveness and ease of integration, making the intelligent magic cube accessible and simple to manufacture
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AI summary
An intelligent magic cube, and a sensing shaft center structure and a timing method used thereby. The sensing shaft center structure comprises a main body; the main body comprises a core (1) having an internal cavity, and several tubular shafts (2) communicated with the core (1). An internal central control module (3) is provided inside the cavity, and comprises a state obtaining unit. Each tubular shaft (2) is provided with a state signal sending set (4). The state signal sending set (4) comprises a signal selector and multiple signal exciters. The signal selector may be paired with any signal exciter, and generate a corresponding state signal. The state obtaining unit is configured to be able to receive the state signal sent from the state signal sending set (4).