Modular Wearable Display System With Independent Processors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wearable devices are integrated products and lack the ability to have detachable components that can function independently, limiting their versatility and flexibility in displaying content.
Innovation Solution
An information processing system comprising multiple detachable deformable devices that can be worn on the body, each equipped with a display unit and a processor, allowing for independent operation when disconnected and cooperative control when connected, enabling various display configurations and power interchanging capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wearable devices are designed as integrated products with a processor in the main component, then device reliability is improved, but device versatility and flexibility are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The wearable device system is divided into multiple detachable components (main body component and wearing tool component), each capable of independent operation with its own processor. This segmentation allows the device to function reliably as a complete unit while also enabling versatile configurations when components are separated or recombined with different accessories.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple deformable devices are made detachably attached for independent use, then device versatility is improved, but device complexity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
Each detachable component is designed with universal functionality, including its own processor and display capabilities, allowing it to operate independently or in combination with other components. This multi-functionality reduces the need for complex inter-component communication protocols and control mechanisms, simplifying the overall system while maintaining versatility.
3Device complexity
If processors are integrated in the main component only, then device complexity is reduced, but display flexibility is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The processing capability is segmented and distributed to each detachable component rather than being centralized in the main component. Each component has its own processor that can independently control its display unit, enabling flexible display configurations when components are attached or detached without requiring complex centralized control systems.
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AI summary
An information processing system include plural deformable devices to be worn on a living body for use, each device being configured to be detachably attached to at least another one of the devices, in which each device includes a display unit, and a processor, when communication among the plural devices is in a disconnection state, the processor of each device independently controls display of the corresponding one of the display units, and when the plural devices are in a communication state, the processors work cooperatively so as to control the display of the display units of the devices.