Consolidating NFC and Bluetooth Antennas on Display Panel
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display-and-operation devices in image forming apparatuses, such as copying machines and printers, face challenges in compact design and user convenience due to the need for separate installation spaces for multiple wireless communicators, which can lead to increased size and operational complexity.
Innovation Solution
The integration of both wireless communicators, including NFC and Bluetooth antennas, on the same side of the display operation screen within the device, allowing for reduced device size and simplified user interaction by consolidating communication object placement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple wireless communicators are installed separately in the housing, then wireless communication functionality is ensured, but the device size increases and structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple wireless communicators (NFC and Bluetooth modules) are arranged on the same side of the display operation screen within the housing, consolidating their installation space. This merging approach maintains all required wireless communication functionalities while reducing the overall device volume compared to separate installations.
Solution Approach 2:
The housing structure is designed to accommodate multiple types of wireless communicators (different communication protocols) within a unified space arrangement. The same side of the display operation screen serves as a universal installation zone for various wireless communication modules, enabling multi-functionality without proportionally increasing device size.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple wireless communicators are installed separately in the housing, then wireless communication functionality is ensured, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent consolidates multiple wireless communicator installations into a single designated area on one side of the display operation screen. This merging reduces structural complexity by eliminating the need for separate installation zones, mounting structures, and routing paths that would be required for distributed installations.
Solution Approach 2:
A unified housing structure is designed to support multiple wireless communication protocols through a common installation framework. This universal design approach simplifies the overall device architecture while maintaining the ability to accommodate different communicator types.
3Adaptability or versatility
If wireless communicators are arranged on opposite sides of the display operation screen, then communication object placement flexibility is improved, but user operation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Both wireless communicators are positioned on the same side of the display operation screen, creating a unified communication zone. This merging eliminates the need for users to switch between different placement locations for different communication protocols, thereby reducing operational complexity while maintaining placement flexibility within the consolidated area.
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AI summary
A display-and-operation device includes a housing, a display operation panel, a plurality of wireless communicators, and a control board. The display operation panel forms a display operation screen on an outer surface of the housing. The plurality of wireless communicators are included in the housing and each having an antenna to perform wireless communication with a communication object. The control board controls the display operation panel. The control board is included in the housing. The plurality of wireless communicators are arranged on a same side of the display operation screen.