Modular XR Console Assembly for Hot-Swappable Power and HMD Setup
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic consoles for extended reality (XR) applications face challenges in powering, accommodating various hardware configurations, and restricting user mobility during XR experiences.
Innovation Solution
A modular electronic console configuration that includes a separate battery portion, processing portion, and dock portions, allowing for hot swappable batteries, multiple configuration arrangements, and automatic device management for head-mounted displays (HMDs).
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional integrated electronic console design is used, then the device structure is simple, but the user mobility is restricted and battery replacement is not possible during operation
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic console is divided into separate modular components including a processing portion, battery portion, and dock portion that can be detached and reconfigured. This segmentation enables users to separate the processing unit from the dock, allowing mobility during XR experiences while maintaining system functionality through standardized connectors and interfaces.
2Duration of action of moving object
If a fixed battery design is used, then the device structure is simple, but the battery cannot be replaced during operation causing service interruptions
Solution Approach 1:
The power system is segmented into a removable battery portion with connectors that interface with the processing portion. This allows the battery to be independently replaced during operation, enabling continuous usage by swapping batteries without interrupting the XR experience, while the modular connector design keeps the added complexity manageable.
3Ease of operation
If manual configuration is required for different HMDs, then the device is simpler, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to setup complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic console incorporates automatic device management capabilities that enable it to self-configure when different HMDs are connected. The system automatically detects the HMD type and adjusts settings without requiring manual user configuration, improving ease of operation. This automation increases device complexity but manages it through integrated software intelligence rather than physical configuration options.
4Adaptability or versatility
If a single configuration design is used, then the device structure is simple, but the adaptability to different use modes is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic console employs a dynamic modular configuration system where components can be attached and detached to create different operational modes. The processing portion can be connected to various dock types (XR dock, desktop dock, TV dock) or used portably, allowing the system to adapt to different use scenarios. This dynamic reconfigurability increases versatility while managing complexity through standardized interfaces and automatic mode detection.
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, apparatuses, devices, and techniques for providing electronic consoles. The electronic consoles can include a modular assembly that permits components to be arranged if varying configurations. Additionally, the electronic consoles can be configured to operate in various operational modes, including an extended reality (XR) mode, a desktop mode, and a television set top box mode. The electronic consoles can execute extended reality applications, including virtual reality applications, augmented reality applications, and/or mixed reality applications.