Projectile IoT Sensor with Damping Fluid for Dynamic Wireless Protocol
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing techniques for using sensors on projectile devices do not fully utilize the benefits of IoT and edge computing, leading to high installation costs and inefficient data transmission.
Innovation Solution
A projectile device equipped with a motion sensor, antenna, processor, and damping fluid that establishes a wireless network and transmits data based on acceleration, angular velocity, or orientation, using a wireless protocol determined by these factors, allowing for dynamic communication and data processing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If sensors are wed to the hardware of the movable object, then measurement capability is achieved, but installation cost increases and flight time is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a camera to capture images of the movable object instead of directly attaching sensors to it. The camera acts as a copying device that captures visual information about the object's motion and transmits this data wirelessly, eliminating the need for physical sensor installation on the object itself while maintaining measurement capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a camera and wireless communication system as an intermediary between the movable object and the data collection system. Rather than directly coupling sensors to the object, the camera captures images that serve as intermediate data, which are then transmitted wirelessly to external systems for analysis, reducing installation complexity and cost.
2Loss of information
If sensors are installed on projectile devices, then data collection is enabled, but flight time is reduced due to weight and installation requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The camera captures visual copies of the projectile's flight path and characteristics without adding significant weight to the projectile itself. This copying approach enables data collection while minimizing impact on flight time compared to traditional sensor installation methods.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces mechanical sensor installations with an optical system (camera) and wireless communication approach. This substitution eliminates the need for heavy mechanical mounting hardware and complex electrical connections on the projectile, thereby preserving flight time while enabling comprehensive data collection.
3Loss of information
If wireless communication is established from moving object, then data transmission capability is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The camera serves multiple functions: it acts as both the sensing device for capturing motion data and the communication interface for wireless data transmission. This multi-functionality reduces overall device complexity compared to separate sensor and communication system installations, as the camera integrates both capabilities in a single component.
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 efficient and cost-effective data transmission and processing by leveraging IoT and edge computing, reducing the need for pre-existing infrastructure and enhancing communication capabilities in dynamic environments.
Implementation Method 1
a damping fluid arranged to impact movement of one or more components of the projectile device
Implementation Method 2
a motion sensor configured to measure at least one of an acceleration, angular velocity, or an orientation of the projectile device
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AI summary
A projectile device for establishing a wireless network and transmitting data within the network. The projectile device includes a motion sensor configured to measure at least one of an acceleration, angular velocity, or an orientation of the projectile device; an antenna configured for communication within a wireless network between the projectile device and at least one external device. The projectile device includes a processor configured to establish communication in the wireless network for receiving and/or transmitting a message between the projectile device and the at least one external device via the antenna and a wireless protocol that is determined by at least one of the acceleration, angular velocity, or orientation of the projectile device. The projectile device includes a damping agent arranged to impact movement of components of the projectile device, wherein a form factor of the projectile device is complimentary with a launching mechanism of the projectile device.