RJ45 Connector Pin Definition Switching via Key
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing connector devices occupy significant space in electronic devices due to the need for multiple connectors to achieve different data processing functions, violating the design concept of being light, thin, and small.
Innovation Solution
An RJ45 connector device with a key structure that includes a conversion circuit board, a key circuit board, an information processing circuit board, and an output circuit board, which allows for switching of pin definitions by converting input information into relay and output information through a conversion processor and information processor when a key is pressed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple connectors or connector devices are used to achieve different data processing functions, then the functional versatility is improved, but the space and volume occupied increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a single RJ45 connector device that can perform multiple data processing functions through software configuration and pin definition switching. The connector device includes a processor that can be configured to interpret pin connections differently based on software settings, allowing one physical connector to replace multiple specialized connectors. This directly applies the universality principle by making a single object perform functions that traditionally required multiple different objects.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple connectors or connector devices are used to achieve different data processing functions, then the functional versatility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functionality of multiple specialized connectors into a single RJ45 connector device by integrating software-based pin definition switching and data processing capabilities. Instead of having separate hardware connectors for different functions, the invention combines them into one device with configurable software that dynamically changes pin assignments and data interpretation based on the required function.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple connectors or connector devices are used to achieve different data processing functions, then the functional versatility is improved, but the material consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single RJ45 connector device that can be reconfigured through software to perform multiple data processing functions. This eliminates the need to manufacture and install multiple different connector types, thereby reducing material consumption while maintaining full functional versatility across different application scenarios.
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AI summary
An RJ45 connector device having a key structure for changing pin definitions is provided. The RJ45 connector device includes a conversion processor, a key, an information processor, and output pins. When the key is pressed to trigger a conversion signal, the conversion processor first converts a part of input information into relay information. Then, according to the conversion signal, the information processor converts the input information and the relay information into output information through designated processing and then output the output information through the output pins, so as to solve the problem that various connector devices occupy a lot of the available space of an electronic device when being used, thereby saving the available space of the electronic device and enabling a single connector device to achieve technical effects of a multi-functional connector device in terms of switching pin definitions.