Mobile Wireless Device Expansion Antenna Connectivity

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing mobile wireless devices and electronic devices lack the functionality to increase product usage, overall performance, and provide economical cost, as they fail to adapt to different usage scenarios such as outdoor portability and indoor high-speed connectivity.

Innovation Solution

A mobile wireless device with expansion function that includes multiple antennas, a wireless communication module, and connecting ports, allowing it to connect with a wireless expansion device. This configuration enables the device to perform wireless transmission using both its own antennas and those of the expansion device, enhancing connectivity and usability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a mobile wireless device is designed for portability and low power consumption, then it can be used outdoors, but it cannot provide high-speed connectivity and high power required for indoor use

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveusage scenario adaptabilityVSAvoidpower output capability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSPower

Solution Approach 1:

The system divides the wireless communication functionality into two separate devices: a mobile wireless device for portability and a wireless expansion device for high-power indoor use. The mobile device segments the antenna system into first antennas (integrated) and second antennas (external), allowing selective deployment based on usage scenario.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The wireless expansion device nests within or alongside the mobile wireless device when connected. The expansion device contains additional antennas and high-power communication modules that supplement the mobile device's capabilities, creating a nested configuration where the smaller mobile device fits within the larger expansion capability when needed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a conventional MiFi device is used outdoors, then portability is achieved, but it becomes a redundant device with low usage when returning home

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemulti-environment usabilityVSAvoiddevice utilization rate

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The mobile wireless device is designed to perform multiple functions across different environments. It can operate independently as a portable MiFi device outdoors, and when connected to the wireless expansion device indoors, it transforms into a high-performance wireless gateway. This multi-functionality eliminates redundancy by ensuring the device is useful in both outdoor and indoor scenarios.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If a mobile wireless device connects to a wireless expansion device, then connectivity capabilities and coverage range are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconnectivity capabilityVSAvoidsystem structure

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mobile wireless device acts as an intermediary between the wireless expansion device and other wireless communication devices. It receives wireless signals from the expansion device's second antennas and redistributes them to connected devices, simplifying the overall system architecture by providing a centralized coordination point rather than requiring direct peer-to-peer connections between all components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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

The solution allows for increased connectivity capabilities, improved heat dissipation, and enhanced overall performance, enabling the device to be used for multiple purposes and achieving maximum utilization, while also increasing the coverage range and connection rate.

Implementation Method 1

the wireless communication module performs wireless transmission through at least a part of the first antennas and the at least one second antenna

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS20250112672A1Mobile wireless device with expansion function and electronic device

Publication Date: 2025.04.03 WISTRON NEWEB CORP

AI summary

A mobile wireless device with expansion function is configured to connect a wireless expansion device and includes a plurality of first antennas, a wireless communication module and at least one connecting port. The wireless communication module is connected to the first antennas. The at least one connecting port is connected to the wireless communication module. The at least one connecting port is configured to be detachably connected to at least one second antenna of the wireless expansion device, so that the wireless communication module performs wireless transmission through at least a part of the first antennas and the at least one second antenna.