Multi-Device Coordination Platform for Kinematic Data Estimation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current technologies lack an effective method for coordinating multiple devices to estimate or calculate distances, relative positions, device attitudes, and other kinematic data, particularly in environments where real-time spatial models and gesture recognition are necessary.

Innovation Solution

A multiple device coordination platform that enables devices to transmit and receive sensory data via various means (e.g., audio, optical) to estimate or calculate distances, relative positions, and device attitudes, using modules for distance calculation, relative position determination, attitude tracking, gesture recognition, and interface reaction, allowing for real-time spatial modeling and user interface adjustments.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If multiple devices transmit and receive sensory data to estimate distances and relative positions, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedistance estimation accuracyVSAvoidcoordination platform complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system divides the coordination task into separate functional modules: distance calculation module, relative position determination module, attitude tracking module, gesture recognition module, and interface reaction module. Each module handles a specific aspect of the coordination, reducing the complexity of any single component while achieving comprehensive functionality through their integration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The coordination platform is designed to perform multiple functions: estimating distances between devices, determining relative positions, tracking device attitudes, recognizing gestures, and dynamically adjusting user interfaces. This multi-functional approach consolidates what would otherwise require separate systems into a single unified platform.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If devices use audio and optical signals for data transmission, then ease of operation is improved, but loss of information increases due to environmental interference

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission simplicityVSAvoidsignal accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses audio signals and optical signals as intermediary carriers to transmit spatial and gesture information between devices. These signals serve as mediators that bridge the physical distance between devices while carrying encoded data about position, orientation, and user gestures, enabling operation without direct device-to-device connection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS9929798B2Coordinating devices to estimate distance, relative position, and device attitude
Publication Date: 2018.03.27 WICKR INC
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AI summary

The present invention contemplates a variety of improved techniques including methods and apparatus for coordinating a plurality of devices, and more specifically, a method and apparatus for coordinating a plurality of devices to estimate or calculate various distances, relative positions, device attitudes, and other absolute and/or relative kinematic data.