Remote Control Device Power Management via Button-Generated Energy
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
The remote control device for wet-area devices faces challenges in maintaining reliable operation and display functionality due to power degradation in the electrical storage part and generator faults, leading to difficulties in timely signal transmission and display-switching, which degrades user experience.
Innovation Solution
The remote control device incorporates a generator that generates power when operation buttons are pressed, an electrical storage part for power storage, electronic paper for displaying settings, and a controller that manages display-switching and signal transmission using stored power, allowing for modified setting states to be maintained even with decreased power levels by prioritizing signal transmission over display-switching.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the remote control device uses an electrical storage part to store power for operation, then the device can operate without battery replacement, but the stored power decreases over time due to degradation, leading to unreliable operation and display
Solution Approach 1:
The controller performs display-switching of the electronic paper before transmitting the signal to remotely operate the wet-area device. This preliminary action ensures that the display update is completed while power is still available, before the power level may drop too low to support further operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller monitors the power level in the electrical storage part and adjusts the timing and sequence of operations based on the current power state. This feedback mechanism allows the system to adapt its behavior to maintain reliability despite power degradation over time.
2Ease of operation
If the controller prioritizes both display-switching and signal transmission, then both functions can be performed, but power consumption increases, depleting the electrical storage part faster
Solution Approach 1:
The display-switching operation is performed in advance before signal transmission. This sequencing allows the system to complete the display update using available power, then transmit the signal with remaining power, optimizing the use of limited energy resources in the electrical storage part.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the remote control device performs both display-switching and signal transmission when the operation button is pressed, then the device provides complete functionality, but the timing and sequence of operations become critical when power is limited
Solution Approach 1:
Display-switching is executed as a preliminary action before signal transmission when the operation button is pressed. This ensures that the display is updated with the new setting state before the device operates, providing immediate visual feedback to the user while maintaining proper operational sequence.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller monitors power levels and adjusts the timing of operations accordingly. When power is sufficient, both display-switching and signal transmission are performed in sequence. When power is limited, the controller prioritizes operations to ensure critical functions are maintained.
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 that the remote control device can modify the setting state of the wet-area device as intended, even with power degradation, and enhances reliability in signal transmission and display-switching, thereby maintaining user convenience and device functionality.
Implementation Method 1
The generator generates electrical power by utilizing energy when the operation button is pressed
Data Source
AI summary
A remote control device according to an embodiment includes an operation button, a generator, an electrical storage part, electronic paper, and a controller. The operation button is for remotely operating a wet-area device. The generator generates electrical power by utilizing energy when the operation button is pressed. The electrical storage part stores the electrical power. The electronic paper displays a setting state of the wet-area device. The controller controls a display-switching of the electronic paper and a transmission of a signal to remotely operate the wet-area device. The operation button is for modifying the setting state. The controller performs the display-switching and the transmission of the signal by utilizing the electrical power stored in the electrical storage part. The controller performs the display-switching after the transmission of the signal when the operation button is pressed.