RFID Watch Band With Embedded Chips for Faster Information Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Carrying multiple RFID cards in wallets and purses leads to inefficiencies in accessing the right card and can be cumbersome, especially when hands are occupied with other tasks.
Innovation Solution
An RFID-enabled watch band integrates RFID chips into a detachable watch band, allowing easy access to specified information without needing to search through multiple cards, with features like embedded or inset chips, flexible design, and interchangeable options.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If multiple RFID cards are carried in wallets and purses, then RFID information storage capacity is improved, but accessibility and ease of operation deteriorate due to the need to search through multiple cards
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides RFID card storage into multiple dedicated compartments within the watch band, with each compartment holding a specific RFID card. This segmentation allows the user to organize different RFID cards (e.g., access cards, credit cards, identification) in separate, easily accessible locations, eliminating the need to search through a single pile of cards in a wallet or purse.
Solution Approach 2:
The watch band serves as an intermediary device between the user and multiple RFID cards. Instead of directly managing multiple cards in a wallet, the user interacts with the watch band, which houses and organizes the cards in accessible compartments. This intermediary structure simplifies card retrieval while maintaining the ability to carry multiple RFID cards.
2Quantity of substance
If RFID cards are stored in wallets and purses, then storage capacity is improved, but time efficiency deteriorates due to manual searching and retrieval
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary organization of RFID cards into designated compartments within the watch band before the user needs to access them. Each compartment is pre-assigned to a specific card or type of card, so when the user needs an RFID card, they can quickly retrieve it from the appropriate compartment without searching through multiple cards, thereby reducing retrieval time.
3Adaptability or versatility
If detachable watch bands are used for personalization, then aesthetic versatility is improved, but device complexity increases due to the need for attachment and detachment mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the watch band with a universal attachment mechanism that can securely hold multiple RFID cards while maintaining the detachable nature of the band. The mechanism serves multiple functions: it allows easy attachment and detachment of the band for personalization, provides structured compartments for organizing RFID cards, and ensures secure retention of cards during wear. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate card holders or wallets.
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
Provides convenient and efficient access to RFID information without manual searching, enhancing usability and reducing time spent on card retrieval, especially when hands are occupied.
Implementation Method 1
Radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology revolutionized how humans interact with the world
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed are various embodiments of a radio-frequency identification (RFID) watch band. Various embodiments include a strap body, a first radio frequency identifier (RFID) chip embedded within the strap body, and a second RFID chip embedded within the strap body. Various embodiments can also include a third RFID chip embedded within the strap body. In various embodiments, the watch band can include a first connector attached at a first end of the strap body. Various embodiments can further include a second connector attached at a second end of the strap body.