Processor Discarding IC Chip Data on Communication Loss

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electronic apparatuses face challenges in efficiently managing and discarding information stored in IC chips when communication is lost, leading to storage capacity issues and unnecessary retention of transient data.

Innovation Solution

The electronic apparatus includes a processor that communicates with an IC chip using near field wireless communication, obtaining and processing information, and automatically discards this information when communication is disrupted, optimizing storage usage by deleting data when the device moves out of range.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If information is retained in storage after communication with IC chip is lost, then storage capacity is wasted, but if information is discarded immediately, then data availability for processing is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestorage capacityVSAvoiddata availability
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically discards information from the IC chip when communication is lost, preventing storage capacity waste. The discard operation is triggered by detecting communication failure, ensuring that transient data that is no longer accessible is removed from storage, thus resolving the contradiction between maintaining data availability and preserving storage capacity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #34Discarding and recovering

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements a feedback mechanism where the communication unit monitors the status of communication with the IC chip. When communication is lost, this feedback triggers the processor to discard the obtained information, creating a closed-loop control system that dynamically manages storage based on actual data accessibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Use of energy by moving object

If communication range is extended to maintain connection, then energy consumption increases, but if communication range is limited, then data retrieval opportunities are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy consumptionVSAvoidcommunication reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by obtaining and storing information from the IC chip while communication is still active. When communication is subsequently lost, the stored information is processed locally, eliminating the need for continued high-energy communication to maintain data access, thus reducing overall energy consumption while maintaining operational reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system treats obtained information as transient data that can be discarded when communication is lost. This approach accepts that data may become unavailable rather than investing continuous energy to maintain communication, effectively using a 'disposable' data strategy that prioritizes energy efficiency over persistent data availability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

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

This solution ensures efficient use of storage by automatically deleting unnecessary information, reducing the need for external data retrieval and minimizing storage of transient data, thus conserving resources and reducing communication expenses.

Implementation Method 1

The electronic apparatus communicates with an IC chip using near field wireless communication

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectNear field wireless communication: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS10345870B2Electronic apparatus, control device, and operating method of electronic apparatus
Publication Date: 2019.07.09 KYOCERA CORP
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AI summary

An electronic apparatus includes a communication unit and at least one processor. The communication unit communicates with an IC chip of a communication device to obtain information in the IC chip. The at least one processor performs processing based on obtained information being obtained by the communication unit. The at least one processor discards the obtained information if the communication unit becomes unable to communicate with the IC chip.