Information Processing Device Power Line Communication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing assembly-type toys for children have limitations in the degree of freedom of operation and control, requiring complex programming and separate wiring, which complicates data communication and increases the size and cost of the circuit, making it difficult to stabilize data communication with a simple configuration.
Innovation Solution
An information processing device that enables easy creation of complex programs through visual operations, implements multiple functions with a small number of devices, and stabilizes data communication using short-range wireless communication and power supply integration, allowing data transmission over a simple two-line configuration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate power lines and communication lines are wired for each assembly block, then power supply and communication can be established, but the cables become thick, routing becomes poor, and connection connectors are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines power supply lines and communication lines into a single integrated cable system. The control device and information processing devices share a common physical connection that carries both power and data signals, eliminating the need for separate wiring and reducing overall cable complexity while maintaining reliable power supply and communication functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated cable system serves multiple functions simultaneously - it provides both power supply and data communication through a single connection interface. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for separate connection connectors and simplifies the overall wiring architecture while maintaining all necessary operational capabilities.
2Reliability
If a voltage-type communication system is employed in assembly blocks, then communication can be established, but the circuit becomes complicated and the cost and size of the board are enlarged
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the voltage-type communication system with a current-type communication system. Instead of using voltage levels to encode data, the system uses current flow characteristics, which simplifies the circuit design and reduces board size while maintaining stable data communication over long distances without requiring complicated circuitry.
3Ease of manufacture
If existing programs control assembly blocks, then assembly-type toys can be constructed, but the degree of freedom of operation and control is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a dynamic program creation system where users can visually create and modify programs in real-time based on the actual connections made between assembly blocks. The control device detects the physical configuration and enables corresponding program creation capabilities, allowing the system to adapt and provide unlimited operational freedom while maintaining ease of construction through simple block assembly.
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
Enables users, including children, to easily create complex programs and implement multiple functions with a small number of devices, stabilizing data communication while reducing circuit complexity and cost.
Implementation Method 1
a transmission control means for superimposing the transmission information on a signal for supplying power to the one or more other information processing devices in a form of electric current and executing control for transmitting the signal to the one or more other information processing devices
Implementation Method 2
a pairing execution means for executing pairing with a control device that executes control for causing the other information processing device to exhibit the prescribed function by short-range wireless communication of a predetermined method
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing device to enable a user to create a program with visual operations, and to enable the stable implementation of many functions with a small number of devices. In a basic core, a pairing unit executes pairing with a user terminal that executes control for causing functional modules, to exhibit prescribed functions. A transmission information generation unit generates transmission information including: prescribed information to be used by the functional modules, to exhibit the prescribed functions or while exhibiting the prescribed functions on the basis of the control by the user terminal; and information indicating a transmission destination, which is one of the functional modules. A connection unit executes control to superimpose the transmission information on a signal for supplying power to the functional modules in the form of electric current and to transmit the signal to the functional modules.