Ring-Shaped Detection Device Wireless Charging

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional finger ring-shaped authentication devices require removal for charging, leading to inefficient power charging and inability to collect data during the charging process.

Innovation Solution

A ring-shaped detection device with a light source, optical sensor, battery, and wireless power receiving element, where the optical sensor is positioned to face the light source and the power receiving coil is located outside, allowing for wireless charging while worn on the body.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the device is charged by removing it from the living body, then the battery can be charged with power, but the device cannot collect data during the charging process and requires removal from the user

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging efficiencyVSAvoiddata collection continuity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements wireless charging capability that allows the battery to be charged with power while the device remains worn on the living body. The wireless power receiving element enables continuous power transfer through electromagnetic coupling with a power supply device, eliminating the need to remove the device for charging. This maintains continuous data collection functionality while simultaneously charging the battery, thus achieving continuity of useful action for both power supply and data collection operations

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

2Ease of operation

If the device stays near the power source for a short time, then the device can be worn on the body, but the battery cannot be sufficiently charged with power

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewearing convenienceVSAvoidbattery charge level
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The wireless charging system enables continuous power transfer over an extended period while the device is worn. Unlike short-term contact charging, the electromagnetic coupling allows power to be continuously received throughout the wearing period, accumulating sufficient charge in the battery without requiring prolonged stationary contact with a power source. This resolves the contradiction by maintaining both wearing convenience and adequate battery charging through sustained wireless power transfer

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

3Measurement precision

If the optical sensor is positioned to face the light source, then accurate optical detection can be achieved, but the power receiving coil arrangement becomes constrained

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoptical detection accuracyVSAvoidcomponent arrangement
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent positions the coil of the wireless power receiving element in the radial direction of the ring-shaped housing, outside the optical sensor in the radial direction. This spatial arrangement in the radial dimension allows the optical sensor to maintain its optimal positioning facing the light source for accurate optical detection, while the coil is arranged in the same radial plane but at a different radial position. This dimensional separation resolves the spatial conflict between optical detection requirements and power receiving coil arrangement

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

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

Enables efficient charging of the device while in use, allowing continuous data collection without the need for removal, improving charging efficiency and usability.

Implementation Method 1

a wireless power receiving element configured to charge the battery

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

an optical sensor provided inside the housing, the optical sensor is provided in an area facing the light source inside the housing

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectOptical detection: Photoelectric Effect

Data Source

PatentUS20230386245A1Detection device and detection system
Publication Date: 2023.11.30 JAPAN DISPLAY INC
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AI summary

A detection device includes a ring-shaped housing wearable on a living body, a light source provided inside the housing, an optical sensor provided inside the housing, a battery, and a wireless power receiving element configured to charge the battery. The optical sensor is provided in an area facing the light source inside the housing, and a coil of the power receiving element is provided outside the optical sensor in the housing.