Near Field Antenna and Light Guide Integration on Communication Board

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional communication devices face challenges in miniaturization due to the separation of antenna and light-emitting elements, which can worsen communication states if not properly aligned.

Innovation Solution

A communication device with an antenna and a light-emitting element mounted on the same board, utilizing a connecting wire and a light guide member to direct light away from the antenna, allowing for miniaturization while maintaining effective communication.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the antenna and light-emitting element are disposed on different printed boards, then the communication state is maintained, but the device size cannot be reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication stateVSAvoiddevice size
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the antenna and light-emitting element onto the same communication board, eliminating the need for separate printed boards and reducing overall device size. The connecting wire connects the light-emitting element to the board while the antenna is disposed on the board, integrating multiple functions into a single substrate.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a light guide member as an intermediary component that directs light from the light-emitting element away from the antenna. This mediator allows both components to coexist on the same board without the light-emitting element interfering with antenna communication performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Volume of moving object

If the antenna and light-emitting element are disposed on the same board without careful positioning, then device size is reduced, but the communication state deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice sizeVSAvoidcommunication state
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by positioning the light-emitting element at a specific location away from the antenna on the communication board. This careful local positioning ensures that the light-emitting element does not interfere with the antenna's communication function while still benefiting from the integrated board design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The light guide member serves as a mediator that redirects light away from the antenna region. This intermediary component enables the light-emitting element to be positioned closer to the antenna without compromising communication performance, as the light path is controlled to avoid interfering with the antenna.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Device complexity

If the light-emitting element is positioned near the antenna, then device complexity is reduced, but electromagnetic interference occurs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomponent arrangementVSAvoidelectromagnetic interference
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The light guide member acts as an intermediary that controls the light path between the light-emitting element and the antenna. By directing light away from the antenna through this mediator, the system allows close positioning of components without suffering from electromagnetic interference or light interference that would otherwise degrade communication performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent extracts the light path control function into a separate light guide member component. This extraction allows the light-emitting element to be positioned independently of the antenna without causing interference, as the light guidance function is handled by a dedicated component that directs light away from the antenna region.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

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

The solution enables smaller device sizes without compromising communication performance, as the light guide member directs light efficiently and the separate placement of components reduces electromagnetic interference.

Implementation Method 1

a light guide member that directs light from the light-emitting element away from the antenna

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight guidance: Optical Fibre

Data Source

PatentUS9722293B2Communication device provided with antenna for near field wireless communication
Publication Date: 2017.08.01 BROTHER KOGYO KK
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AI summary

A communication device includes a communication board; an antenna; a light-emitting element; and a connecting wire. The antenna is for near field wireless communication, and is provided on the communication board. The light-emitting element is provided on the communication board at a position away from the antenna. The connecting wire is provided on the communication board at a position away from the antenna and is connected to the light-emitting element.