Magnetic Trigger Toy Hall Sensor Sequence Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing interactive toys require multiple Hall sensors for different action modes, leading to increased size and manufacturing costs.
Innovation Solution
A magnetic induction trigger toy with a plurality of Hall sensors, a controller, and switching buttons that select and execute response files based on the order of magnet triggers, reducing the number of Hall sensors needed and enabling smaller size and lower costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple Hall sensors are used to achieve different action modes, then the toy can respond to different actions, but the size of the toy increases and manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
A single Hall sensor is designed to perform multiple functions by detecting different trigger sequences. The controller interprets different sequences of triggers from the same Hall sensor as different commands, enabling one sensor to replace multiple sensors while maintaining diverse response capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The trigger sequence is divided into multiple discrete trigger events that can be detected in sequence. By segmenting the interaction into sequential triggers rather than requiring multiple simultaneous sensors, the system achieves diverse responses with a single sensor component.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple Hall sensors are used to achieve different action modes, then the toy can respond to different actions, but the manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The Hall sensor is designed as a universal component that can detect multiple types of triggers through sequential activation. This multi-functionality eliminates the need to manufacture and assemble multiple separate sensors, reducing component costs and assembly complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple sensor functions are merged into a single Hall sensor through the use of sequential trigger detection. The controller combines the detection of multiple triggers in sequence into a unified sensing mechanism, reducing the total number of components needed.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple Hall sensors are used to achieve different action modes, then the toy can respond to different actions, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs a single Hall sensor that serves multiple functional purposes by detecting different trigger sequences. This universal sensor design reduces the number of components and simplifies the overall device architecture while maintaining the ability to respond to diverse actions.
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 configuration allows for a variety of control effects with fewer Hall sensors, resulting in a smaller, less expensive toy that enhances playability and interaction.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of Hall sensors respectively placed at different positions of the toy body
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a magnetic induction trigger toy and control method thereof, where the magnetic induction trigger toy includes an external trigger with a magnet inside, and a toy body, which provided with Hall sensors, a controller, switching buttons and a response output module. The controller selects a corresponding group of response files in response to a trigger by the switching button, and according to the order in which the magnet triggers the Hall sensor, selects a corresponding response file from the current group of response files and output it to the response output module, thus enables the response output module to make a corresponding response action according to the response file. The solution disclosed herein can achieve a variety of control effects with fewer number of Hall sensors, enable the toy a smaller volume and less cost during manufacture, and the interactive toys' playability is improved.