Modular Human-Machine Dialogue Device With Interchangeable Interface Units
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing human-machine dialogue devices require significant architectural changes to modify their functionality, which is inconvenient and costly, as they lack modular designs that allow easy adaptation of control and display interfaces without affecting the overall structure.
Innovation Solution
A modular human-machine dialogue device with a universal assembly that includes a docking station, interchangeable modular units for different interfaces (display, pushbutton, and rotary button types), and a central control unit that determines the interface type through a learning software module, allowing for easy configuration and modification without altering the device's architecture.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed-architecture human-machine dialogue device is used, then the device structure is simple and reliable, but the device cannot be easily adapted to different applications without profound architectural changes
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into a permanent base unit and interchangeable modular units. The base unit contains the docking station, universal actuation device, and control unit. The modular units contain different control interfaces (pushbutton, rotary button, touchscreen). This segmentation allows the device to be adapted to different applications by simply replacing the modular unit, without changing the overall device architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The base unit is designed with universal components that can work with any modular unit. The docking station provides universal electrical and mechanical connections. The universal actuation device can detect actuation from different types of control interfaces. This universality allows a single base unit to support multiple different control interface types through modular unit replacement.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional human-machine dialogue devices are modified to change functionality, then the device can adapt to different applications, but the modification requires profound architectural changes and complete dismantling
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the device into replaceable modular units, modification becomes as simple as removing one module and installing another. The modular unit can be detached from the docking station and replaced with a different type without requiring any modification to the base unit or other components.
Solution Approach 2:
The design allows the old modular unit to be easily removed (discarded from the system) and a new modular unit to be installed (recovered into the system). The base unit and its components are recovered and reused with each new modular unit, eliminating the need for modification or dismantling.
3Adaptability or versatility
If interchangeable modular units are implemented, then the device becomes easily adaptable, but the device complexity increases due to multiple components
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple control interface types (pushbutton, rotary button, touchscreen) are merged into a unified modular unit design that interfaces with a single universal docking station. Instead of having separate devices for each interface type, the functionality is merged into interchangeable modules that share the same connection and control architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The docking station and universal actuation device serve multiple functions by working with different types of modular units. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate specialized components for each control interface type, as the universal components can handle all interface types through the modular unit replacement mechanism.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables operators to easily choose and adapt the interface type, simplifies installation, reduces costs by eliminating the need for extensive redesign, and improves reliability by using a universal actuation device, while maintaining functionality even during power outages.
Implementation Method 1
the actuation system of the third modular unit with rotary button-type control interface comprises at least one first permanent magnet arranged to cooperate by magnetic effect with the first permanent magnet or with the two metal plates to mark fixed or transient distinct angular positions
Implementation Method 2
the actuation system of the third modular unit with rotary button-type control interface comprises a second permanent magnet arranged to cooperate by magnetic effect with the second permanent magnet to confer a rotational return function on the control interface
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a human-machine dialogue device (1), characterized in that it comprises:a housing comprising a docking station having: a universal human-machine dialogue assembly, each universal human-machine dialogue assembly comprising at least one display unit and at least one sensor device,a universal actuation device,the docking station being arranged to receive, without distinction, removably and interchangeably: a first modular unit (2c) having a display interface,a second modular unit (2a) having a pushbutton-type control interface,a third modular unit (2b) having a rotary button-type control interface.