Movable Accessory Storage Linked to Host Power States
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices face issues with auxiliary components being misplaced or inconveniently stored separately, leading to potential loss and increased energy consumption due to unnecessary activation of the host system.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device with a movable storage structure that switches between storage and extended states, triggering the host system to switch between operating states, thereby optimizing energy consumption and component storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the host system remains activated to manage auxiliary components, then the components can be quickly accessed, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The host system dynamically switches between active and low-power states based on whether auxiliary components are connected. When components are inserted into the storage structure, the host system activates; when removed, it enters low-power mode, optimizing energy consumption while maintaining accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage structure automatically detects the presence or absence of auxiliary components and triggers corresponding host system state changes. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for manual power management by the user while optimizing energy usage.
2Ease of operation
If auxiliary components are stored separately from the main body, then they can be easily removed, but they may be misplaced or lost
Solution Approach 1:
The storage structure provides a nested storage solution where auxiliary components are housed within a dedicated structure that is itself integrated into or associated with the main body. This allows components to be easily removed when needed while ensuring they have a designated home, preventing misplacement or loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage structure merges the functions of component storage and system integration. By combining the storage structure with the main body through movable connection, the system achieves both easy removability and reliable retention, as components are stored in a dedicated space that moves with the main body.
3Ease of operation
If the storage structure is always in extended state, then auxiliary components are easily accessible, but device volume increases
Solution Approach 1:
The storage structure dynamically changes between extended and retracted states based on usage needs. When auxiliary components need to be accessed, the structure extends to provide easy access. When not in use, it retracts to minimize the device's overall volume, achieving a balance between accessibility and compactness.
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides an electronic device, including: a first body, having a first storage space; a host system, arranged in the first storage space; and a storage structure, movably arranged in the first storage space, for storing auxiliary input/output components of the electronic device, the storage structure being movable relative to the first body between a storage state and an extended state, where a state switching of the storage structure triggers the host system to switch between a first operating state and a second operating state; or, a switching of the host system between the first operating state and the second operating state triggers the state switching of the storage structure, and where energy consumption and/or authority of the host system at the first operating state is less than energy consumption and/or authority at the second operating state.