Reflection Member Light Notification for Electronic Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices lack an effective method to visually remind users of incoming calls, messages, or emails through decorative lighting, as the light emission is not adequately reflected to be noticeable from various angles.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device design incorporating a reflection member with a glass base board and a light emitting assembly, where the light emitting assembly is positioned within a through hole of the reflection member, and a decoration pattern on the glass base board reflects light outwards through a reflection membrane, ensuring light is emitted around the device for user notification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If light emitting assembly is positioned within through hole of reflection member, then light reflection and emission visibility is improved, but device structure complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The light emitting assembly is nested within the through hole of the reflection member, creating a compact integrated structure where the light source is housed inside the reflective component itself, eliminating the need for separate mounting structures
Solution Approach 2:
The reflection member and light emitting assembly are merged into a single integrated unit, where the reflection member serves both as a structural component and as a light reflecting surface, combining multiple functions into one element
2Illumination intensity
If decoration pattern on glass base board reflects light outwards, then light notification effectiveness is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The glass base board features a localized decoration pattern in the light emitting portion that specifically enhances light reflection in outward directions, applying the reflective property only where needed rather than across the entire surface
Solution Approach 2:
The decoration pattern acts as an intermediary element between the light emitting assembly and the external environment, mediating the light reflection process to direct light outwardly while protecting the internal components
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
The solution provides enhanced visibility of light notifications from various angles, ensuring users are reminded of incoming events through effective light reflection and emission, improving user interaction with the device.
Implementation Method 1
The decoration pattern can shield the glass base board and reflect light into the cavity. Light emitted by the light source can be reflected by the decoration pattern and the reflection member so as to be transmitted out of the electronic device through the light emitting portion.
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device includes a housing, a reflection member, a glass base board, a decoration pattern, a reflection membrane, a print circuit board, and a light emitting assembly. The reflection member is fixed with the housing and defines a through hole. The glass base board is positioned on the reflection member away from the housing. The decoration pattern is positioned on the glass base board. The reflection membrane is positioned on the glass base board around edges of the decoration pattern for shielding the glass base board and reflecting light. The print circuit board is received in the housing under the glass base board. The light emitting assembly includes a base board and a light source positioned on the base board. A first light emitting portion of the glass base board is positioned between the reflection membrane and the decoration pattern.