Releasable Power Attachment for Wearable Data Collection Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wearable computing devices face challenges with limited power expansion and recharging options, especially in outdoor or activity-intensive settings, and lack functionalities such as expandable data storage, encrypted data storage, and remote access to hardware.
Innovation Solution
A releasable power attachment apparatus with a secondary power source, including a Lithium Ion battery, and peripheral expansion elements like memory components, sensor components, and communication components, which can be swapped or connected to enhance battery life and capabilities of wearable data collection devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of moving object
If external battery power packs are used for wearable computing devices, then power expansion and recharging opportunity are improved, but weight and usability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The power system is segmented into multiple lightweight battery modules that can be distributed across the wearable device structure rather than using a single heavy external power pack. Each module contains its own power source and can independently charge device components.
Solution Approach 2:
Battery modules are nested within the structural components of the wearable device, such as integrating power sources into the headband, earpieces, or housing. This allows the battery to be contained within the device's existing form factor without adding external bulk or weight.
2Adaptability or versatility
If device functionality is expanded with storage and communication components, then versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wearable device incorporates universal interfaces and modular components that can perform multiple functions. For example, the communication module can handle both data transmission and power transfer, while storage components can serve both local data retention and cloud synchronization purposes.
Solution Approach 2:
The device architecture employs dynamic configuration where components can be activated or deactivated based on current operational needs. The system can dynamically allocate resources between different functions such as switching between audio processing and data storage modes, or enabling/disabling specific sensors based on activity detection.
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 extends battery life and expands the functionalities of wearable data collection devices, enabling continuous use and secure data storage, while allowing users to select specific components based on needs, such as solar charging or encryption, for enhanced performance in various situations.
Implementation Method 1
A releasable power attachment apparatus with a secondary power source, including a Lithium Ion battery
Implementation Method 2
allowing for recharging a first power supply portion while using a second power supply portion, such as through solar charging
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus for providing an external power supply, memory device, camera, and/or other peripheral capabilities to a head-mounted data collection device may include a first portion releasably connecting to the data collection device. The first portion may have a first data port interface configured for connection to a corresponding data port interface of the data collection device. The apparatus may have a second portion releasably connectable to the first portion, the second portion including an internal data port interface configured for connection to a corresponding internal data port interface of the first portion, a power cell module, and a power supply interface configured for connection to a corresponding power supply input of the head-mounted wearable data collection device. The first portion and/or the second portion may include interface logic for receiving data via the first data port and command logic for issuing commands to the data collection device.