Modular Ring Cover for Swappable Wearable Functions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wearable devices require users to upgrade to new models for feature updates, which is costly, inconvenient, and wasteful, especially when new electrical components are needed, and users cannot easily swap power sources or add functionalities.
Innovation Solution
Removable functional covers with electrical components that can be attached to wearable devices, allowing users to update or customize functionalities without replacing the entire device, using electrical or inductive connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users upgrade to new models for feature updates, then functionality is improved, but cost and convenience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The wearable device is divided into a base unit and separate functional modules that can be independently attached or removed. Each module contains specific electrical components for different functions, allowing users to selectively add or remove functionalities without replacing the entire device, thereby reducing cost and improving convenience.
Solution Approach 2:
The base wearable device is designed with a universal interface that can accommodate multiple different functional modules. This multi-functionality approach allows a single base unit to support various functionalities through module attachments, eliminating the need to purchase multiple separate devices or full upgrades.
2Adaptability or versatility
If users upgrade to new models for feature updates, then functionality is improved, but cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wearable device is divided into a base unit and separate functional modules that can be independently attached or removed. Each module contains specific electrical components for different functions, allowing users to selectively add or remove functionalities without replacing the entire device, thereby reducing cost and improving convenience.
3Adaptability or versatility
If additional electrical components are added through software updates, then functionality is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wearable device is divided into a base unit and separate functional modules that can be independently attached or removed. Each module contains specific electrical components for different functions, allowing users to selectively add or remove functionalities without replacing the entire device, thereby reducing cost and improving convenience.
Solution Approach 2:
Additional electrical components are extracted from the main device body and placed in separate removable modules. This extraction allows the base device to remain simple while functionality is extended through optional module attachments, avoiding internal complexity increases.
Data Source
AI summary
Methods, systems, and devices for a functional cover are described. A removable cover (e.g., a functional cover) for a wearable ring device (e.g., a ring wearable) may include one or more electrical components positioned at least partially within the removable cover. The removable cover may further include a first electrical component exposed to an external surface of the removable cover, the first electrical component configured to contact (e.g., physical and electrically contact) a second electrical component of the wearable ring device, such as when the removable cover is in a mounted state on the wearable ring device. The first electrical component may be further configured to transfer electrical current, data, or both, between the one or more electrical components of the removable cover and one or more additional electrical components of the wearable ring device.