Modular Appliance Automatic Power Control for Biological Experiments
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing headstages in biological experiments require manual power on and off, which is inconvenient and reduces flexibility.
Innovation Solution
A modular appliance with a power reservoir, processing device, and connector that automatically powers on when connected to an adapter or service station, and powers off when disconnected, eliminating the need for a manual switch.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a manual switch is added to existing headstages for power control, then power on/off capability is improved, but device complexity and bulk increase
Solution Approach 1:
The headstage automatically detects connection status and powers on/off without manual intervention. The power control function serves itself by monitoring the presence of power supply or recording devices, eliminating the need for manual switches and reducing device complexity while maintaining operational convenience.
Solution Approach 2:
The manual mechanical switch is replaced by an automatic detection system using electrical signals. The system detects connection status through electrical contacts and automatically controls power state, substituting mechanical operation with electronic sensing and control.
2Productivity
If manual power control is used, then device structure remains simple, but operational efficiency and time cost worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary detection of connection status before power control is needed. By continuously monitoring the presence of power supply or recording devices, the headstage is already aware of its operational context, enabling immediate power state changes without waiting for manual input, thus improving operational efficiency and reducing time loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The automatic power control system eliminates the time required for manual switch operation by self-managing power states based on detected connection conditions, directly improving productivity and reducing time costs associated with power control operations.
3Ease of operation
If automatic power detection is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The detection system serves multiple functions: detecting power supply presence, detecting recording device connection, and controlling power states. By making the detection system multi-functional, the patent reduces the need for separate components, thereby improving automation while minimizing the increase in device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The power detection and control functions are merged into a single integrated system within the headstage. The same detection mechanism that senses connection status also triggers power control actions, combining multiple functions into one unified system to avoid adding excessive complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
The application discloses an electronic device set including a modular appliance. The modular appliance includes a first power supplier, a processing device, and a connector. The power device includes a first power supply terminal, a second power supply terminal and at least one first signal terminal. The the processing device is configured to perform data acquisition and electrical stimulation on a biological subject via the at least one first signal terminal. The connector includes contacts coupled to the first electrode, the second electrode, the first power supply terminal, the second power supply terminal, and the at least one first signal terminal, respectively.