Protective Case Integrating WIFI Module for Mobile Connectivity

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing mobile devices for WIFI access are large and inconvenient to carry due to their size and limited WIFI signal range, which becomes unstable when obstacles or distance is encountered, requiring separate devices for connectivity.

Innovation Solution

A protective case for electronic devices equipped with a self-contained WIFI module, power management system, and a compact design that allows easy assembly and engagement with the device, providing a stable WIFI signal and power options through a power jack or built-in supply.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a mobile device for WIFI access includes a WIFI module and built-in power supply, then WIFI connectivity is provided, but the device size becomes large and inconvenient to carry

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveWIFI connectivityVSAvoiddevice size
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the WIFI access functionality into two separate components: a protective case that provides physical protection and a separate WIFI module that provides wireless connectivity. This segmentation allows users to only carry the WIFI module when internet access is needed, reducing the overall volume when the WIFI function is not in use while maintaining reliable WIFI connectivity when required.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The protective case is designed to serve multiple functions: it provides physical protection for the electronic device, and when combined with the separate WIFI module, it also enables wireless internet access. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for a dedicated built-in power supply and integrated WIFI system, reducing device volume while maintaining connectivity capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Area of stationary object

If WIFI signal range is extended to overcome obstacles and distance, then WIFI access coverage is improved, but signal stability becomes unstable when obstacles or distance is encountered

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveWIFI signal rangeVSAvoidsignal stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a separate WIFI module as an intermediary device that acts as a portable wireless access point. This intermediary can be positioned strategically to overcome obstacles and extend coverage area without compromising signal stability, as it provides a dedicated WIFI source that can be placed optimally rather than relying on the electronic device's internal antenna.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentEP3410607B1Protective case for electronic device and mobile device for WIFI access
Publication Date: 2024.08.07 BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a protective case (40) for an electronic device and a mobile device for WIFI access (10). A WIFI module (41) is built-in a protective case (40) for an electronic device, and the WIFI module (41) may provide a WIFI signal for an electronic device assembled in the protective case (40) for the electronic device. In addition, the mobile device for WIFI access (10) is configured to have an assembling component (11) for assembling with and engaging with an electronic device. Therefore, the mobile device for WIFI access (10) may provide WIFI for an electronic device, and can also be assembled with the electronic device, and thus it is easy to carry.