Personal Cloud Case Cover with Modular Antenna Arrays
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current mobile computing device covers are limited in functionality, primarily providing protection against environmental shocks and do not enhance the capabilities of the devices they encase, whereas the Personal Cloud Cover Case (PCCC) integrates electronic component accessories and functionalities to enable cloud computing services for mobile devices.
Innovation Solution
The PCCC features a first and second panel capable of forming a compartment for a mobile computing device, with an antenna array for millimeter wave communication, a modem module for wireless communication at lower frequencies, and additional components like a wireless charging unit, USB ports, and a controller, allowing enhanced connectivity and functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a simple protective case cover is used, then the device is protected against environmental shocks, but the functionality and capabilities of the device are not enhanced
Solution Approach 1:
The case cover integrates multiple functional components including antenna arrays for millimeter wave communication, modem modules for wireless connectivity, wireless charging units, USB ports, and storage modules, transforming a simple protective case into a multi-functional device that enhances the capabilities of the enclosed mobile computing device while maintaining protection functions
2Reliability
If an antenna array for millimeter wave communication is integrated into the case, then wireless communication capability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The antenna array for millimeter wave communication is merged with the case cover structure itself, integrating the communication functionality directly into the case rather than requiring a separate device, thereby improving wireless communication capability while managing complexity through consolidation
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple electronic component accessories are integrated into the case, then cloud computing services are enabled, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The case cover is divided into multiple panels (first panel and second panel) that can be separately manufactured and then assembled, with electronic components integrated into specific panels, allowing for modular manufacturing that reduces overall production complexity while enabling cloud computing capabilities through integrated storage and processing modules
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 PCCC enables mobile devices to provide cloud computing services, enhance wireless communication, and offer advanced features like wireless charging and data synchronization, while improving signal penetration through integrated antenna arrays, thereby expanding the capabilities of mobile computing devices beyond basic protection.
Implementation Method 1
an antenna array mounted on the first or second panel and which is capable of wirelessly sending and receiving millimeter wave signals to and from a base station
Implementation Method 2
the second panel including a charging unit capable of wirelessly charging the removable mobile computing device
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AI summary
A personal cloud contained in a case for a portable computing device such as a tablet personal computer (PC), mobile phones, portable media players, or the like. The personal cloud case may be fitted with memory, a network connection, two-way wireless charging, external memory slots, external connections and other components for portable personal cloud computing. The case may further include an antenna array for millimeter wave communications with a base station, user equipment devices and/or other cases having antenna arrays.