Processing Device NFC Sensor Placement Beneath Opening Cover
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation of near field communication sensors in processing devices and recording devices affects the appearance of the housing, necessitating improvements to mitigate this impact.
Innovation Solution
A configuration where the near field communication sensor is positioned between the opening surface and a cover member in an orthogonal direction, with the cover member covering the opening in an openable and closeable manner, allowing the sensor to be exposed to the exterior of the housing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the near field communication sensor is installed on the outer surface of the housing, then the sensor can be easily accessed, but the appearance of the housing is degraded
Solution Approach 1:
The near field communication sensor is nested within the housing by positioning it in the installation space formed by the cover member and housing body. This allows the sensor to be accessible while remaining concealed within the housing structure, thus maintaining the housing's appearance.
Solution Approach 2:
The sensor is positioned in the depth direction (orthogonal to the opening surface) rather than on the outer surface. By utilizing the third dimension (depth), the sensor becomes accessible for operation while being hidden from external view, resolving the contradiction between accessibility and appearance.
2Ease of manufacture
If additional installation space is provided for the sensor, then the sensor can be properly installed, but the housing structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The installation space created by the cover member and housing body serves dual purposes: it provides structural closure for the housing and simultaneously serves as the installation space for the near field communication sensor. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate sensor installation spaces, simplifying the overall housing structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The functions of the cover member (closure) and sensor mounting (installation space provision) are merged into a single integrated structure. The cover member and housing body together create both the closure space and the sensor installation space, reducing structural complexity.
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AI summary
A housing, a processing unit disposed inside the housing, a cover member for covering an opening located in the housing in an openable and closeable manner, and a near field communication sensor disposed in the housing are provided, the processing unit is exposed to an exterior of the housing through the opening, and the near field communication sensor is, with the opening closed by the cover member, located between the opening surface and the cover member in an orthogonal direction orthogonal to an opening surface of the opening.