Massage Data Cable Layout for Charging and User Comfort
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional data cables focus on efficient data transmission and charging, neglecting the health issues caused by prolonged use of electronic devices, such as neck and muscle strain, and lack convenient and effective massage functions.
Innovation Solution
A data cable with integrated massage functionality, comprising a flexible massage module, a main control module, and independent charging and massage circuits, allowing users to control massage actions and modes through a user interface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If massage functions are added to data cable, then user health comfort is improved, but device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines charging and massage functions into a single integrated cable system. The data cable includes both a charging circuit for power transmission and a massage module with functional components (vibration motors, heating elements, or electrical stimulation electrodes) that can be activated during charging. This merging eliminates the need for separate massage devices, reducing overall system complexity while providing health benefits.
Solution Approach 2:
The data cable is designed to perform multiple functions: data transmission, power charging, and massage therapy. The cable incorporates a control module that can switch between different operating modes based on user input or detected conditions, allowing the same device to serve as both a charging cable and a health care tool for relieving muscle fatigue and promoting circulation.
2Ease of operation
If massage module is integrated into data cable, then massage convenience is improved, but cable flexibility and aesthetics are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The massage functional components are nested within the existing cable structure. The vibration motors, heating elements, or electrical stimulation electrodes are housed inside the cable's outer jacket, utilizing the cable's existing form factor. This nesting approach allows the massage module to be compact and integrated without significantly increasing the cable's external dimensions or compromising its flexibility and aesthetic appearance.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable employs a flexible outer shell or jacket that can accommodate the massage components while maintaining the cable's bendability and softness. The housing or enclosure for the massage module is designed to be thin and flexible, allowing the cable to be coiled or positioned comfortably during use without rigid structures that would affect flexibility or appearance.
3Reliability
If multiple massage functional components are added, then massage effectiveness is improved, but device complexity and power consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The cable incorporates a control module that dynamically adjusts the operation of multiple massage functional components based on user preferences or detected conditions. The system can activate different combinations of vibration motors, heating elements, or electrical stimulation electrodes in sequence or simultaneously, with adjustable intensity levels. This dynamic control allows effective massage therapy while managing power consumption and avoiding the need for permanently active complex circuitry.
Solution Approach 2:
The massage functional components operate in periodic cycles rather than continuously. The control module activates different massage modes (vibration, heating, electrical stimulation) in alternating sequences or pulses, providing effective therapy while reducing average power consumption and thermal load. This periodic operation also simplifies the power management circuitry compared to systems requiring continuous high-power delivery to all components.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to the field of charging technology, which particularly relates to a data cable and massage control method thereof. The data cable comprises a first input/output module, a first transmission line, a massage module, a second transmission line, and a second input/output module, which are connected in sequence, as well as a main control module electrically connected to the massage module. The first input/output module and the second input/output module are connected to external devices for inputting and outputting electrical signals and data signals. The main control module sends control signals for controlling the start-stop and/or adjustment modes of the massage module. The massage module comprises massage functional components, which perform massage actions according to the control signals. The data cable of the present invention can not only realize basic functions of a data cable such as data transmission and device charging, but also allow users to enjoy massage functions simultaneously. Users can independently control the start, stop and adjustment modes of the massage module with simple and convenient operation, which improves the personalization and flexibility of massage.