Movable NFC Antenna for Consistent Wireless Communication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users are confused about the operability of image processing apparatuses due to differences in communication distances based on varying communication technologies between terminals, such as NFC and Bluetooth, which require different positioning for successful communication.
Innovation Solution
An image processing apparatus equipped with both a first communication unit for wireless communication and a second near-field communication unit, where the second unit is movable with the operation panel to establish communication within a specific area, ensuring that the first unit maintains communication regardless of panel movement, thus simplifying user interaction by allowing both types of communication to occur at the same position.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the image processing apparatus uses multiple communication technologies (NFC and Bluetooth) with different communication distances, then the apparatus can support both Android and iOS terminals, but users are confused about operability due to different positioning requirements for each communication method
Solution Approach 1:
The first communication unit is made movable to dynamically adjust its position based on the position of the second communication unit. This dynamic adjustment ensures that the communication establishment distance remains consistent regardless of which communication technology is used, resolving the operability confusion while maintaining support for multiple terminal types
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit acts as an intermediary that coordinates between the first and second communication units. It adjusts the position of the first communication unit based on the position of the second communication unit, ensuring that both communication technologies operate from consistent positions, thereby maintaining versatility while improving ease of operation
2Adaptability or versatility
If the operation panel is made movable to accommodate different communication scenarios, then the apparatus can adapt to different terminal positions, but the complexity of the apparatus increases due to additional moving components
Solution Approach 1:
The first communication unit is combined with the moving mechanism of the operation panel, allowing it to move together with the panel. This merging approach enables the communication unit to adapt to different terminal positions without requiring separate moving components, thus maintaining adaptability while minimizing the increase in device complexity
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AI summary
An image processing apparatus capable of communicating with a terminal includes: a first communication unit configured to communicate wirelessly with the terminal; and a second communication unit configured to perform near field communication with the terminal over a shorter communication distance than that of the first communication unit, wherein the second communication unit is configured to be movable together with an operation panel of the image processing apparatus and establish communication with the terminal in a specific area on the operation panel, and the first communication unit is placed with respect to the operation panel such that the specific area includes a communication establishment distance within which the first communication unit establishes communication with the terminal irrespective of the movement of the operation panel.