Magnetic Host-Display Connection for Flexible Mode Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electronic devices are limited in their operational modes based on connection states and directions between the host and display, leading to restricted usage scenarios and poor user experience due to mechanical constraints.
Innovation Solution
The electronic device employs magnetic connections between its host and display, allowing operation in different modes based on attachment positions, enabling flexible usage scenarios by determining connection states and adjusting system states accordingly, and utilizing a force balance equation to maintain stable attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a mechanical shaft or hinge is used to connect the host and display, then the connection is stable, but it is inconvenient to change the angle between them or disconnect the display
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical shaft or hinge connection system with a magnetic connection system. Magnets are embedded in the host and display, allowing them to be attracted and repelled to achieve connection and disconnection without mechanical moving parts. This substitution eliminates the need for complex mechanical angle adjustment mechanisms while maintaining stable connection during use.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic connection system allows dynamic adjustment of the angle between host and display by changing the relative positions of the magnets. The magnetic force can be adjusted by modifying the distance and orientation between magnetic components, enabling flexible angle changes without mechanical constraints while maintaining stable connection when needed.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the electronic device uses a fixed connection mode, then the structure is simple, but it cannot operate in different modes in accordance with different connection states and connection directions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates sensors to detect the connection state and direction between the host and display. These sensors provide feedback signals to the control system, which then automatically adjusts the operational mode based on the detected state. For example, when the display is connected at a specific angle or direction, the system automatically switches to the corresponding operational mode without manual intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic connection system serves multiple functions: it provides the connection mechanism, enables angle adjustment, detects connection state through magnetic field interaction, and triggers appropriate operational modes. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated components for each function, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity while achieving high adaptability.
3Ease of operation
If magnetic components are used for connection, then the ease of operation is improved, but the attachment position must be precisely determined to enable different operational modes
Solution Approach 1:
Sensors are integrated to detect the precise position and magnetic field strength at the attachment location. The control system uses this feedback information to determine the exact attachment position and accordingly select the appropriate operational mode. This feedback mechanism ensures accurate position detection while maintaining the simplicity of magnetic connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic connection system automatically determines the attachment position through magnetic field interaction between the host and display. The sensors detect the magnetic field characteristics and the system automatically identifies the correct attachment position without requiring manual measurement or complex positioning mechanisms, thereby achieving both ease of operation and measurement precision.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution allows the electronic device to operate in various modes depending on connection states and directions, enhancing user experience by providing more versatile usage scenarios and convenient angle adjustments without mechanical constraints.
Implementation Method 1
The electronic device includes a first body and a second body that can be magnetically connected with each other
Data Source
AI summary
Electronic devices and methods for operating the electronic devices are disclosed. The method for operating an electronic device includes a first body and a second body that can be magnetically connected with each other. The method including: obtaining an attachment position at which the first body is attached to the second body; controlling the electronic device to operate in a first mode when the first body is attached to the second body at a first attachment position; and controlling the electronic device to operate in a second mode when the first body is attached to the second body at a second attachment position. The first attachment position is different from the second attachment position, and the first mode is different from the second mode.