Neck Speaker Ultrasonic Audio Head Motion Sensor
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing information handling systems face challenges in efficiently performing demanding input and output tasks, such as gaming, due to limitations in peripheral device interactions and power management.
Innovation Solution
The system enhances end user interactions by integrating advanced peripherals, including a keyboard with a four-dimensional control pad, a mouse with strain sensors, and a stylus with replaceable modules, along with power management techniques using thermal sensors and asymmetric magnetic charging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If advanced peripherals and power management techniques are integrated, then interaction quality and accuracy are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the information handling system into modular components including separate peripheral devices (keyboard, mouse, stylus) each with specialized sensors, and a dedicated power management system with thermal sensors and asymmetric magnetic charging. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while reducing overall system complexity through standardized interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements multi-functional peripherals where the keyboard includes a four-dimensional control pad for both typing and directional input, the mouse integrates strain sensors for both click and continuous analog input, and the stylus incorporates replaceable modules for different functions. This universality improves interaction quality while managing complexity through functional consolidation.
2Use of energy by moving object
If thermal sensors and power management techniques are implemented, then power consumption is optimized, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service power management where thermal sensors automatically monitor device temperature and trigger appropriate power states without manual intervention. The asymmetric magnetic charging system automatically aligns and connects charging components through magnetic attraction, eliminating the need for complex alignment mechanisms or user intervention in the charging process.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs thermal sensors that provide continuous feedback on device temperature to the power management system, which adjusts power consumption dynamically based on thermal conditions. This closed-loop feedback optimizes power usage while keeping the control mechanism relatively simple through automated responses to temperature thresholds.
3Reliability
If asymmetric magnetic charging is used, then charging reliability is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs asymmetric magnetic charging components with specifically configured magnetic field strengths and orientations that create automatic alignment during the charging process. The asymmetric design ensures that only the correct orientation allows magnetic attraction and successful charging, improving reliability while the symmetry breaking is implemented through straightforward magnetic component placement rather than complex mechanical structures.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution provides high-quality, rapid, and accurate interactions for demanding tasks, optimizing power consumption, and ensuring seamless communication between peripherals and the information handling system.
Implementation Method 1
an asymmetric magnetic charger that couples to a peripheral device
Implementation Method 2
power management techniques using thermal sensors
Data Source
AI summary
An information handling system neck speaker rests on an end user's shoulders to direct ultrasonic audio at the end user that resolves on impact to audible sound. The audible sound reflects to microphones on the neck speaker that monitor for doppler effects to determine head motion that is available for use as an input at the information handling system. Ultrasonic energy that does not impact the end user dissipates so that the end user can hear audio without wearing headphones yet avoid others nearby from hearing the audio.