Rotatable Watch Body Camera for Wearable Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wearable devices with camera components cannot simultaneously shoot on location and take selfies due to the fixed camera position, which limits their functionality in meeting user demands.
Innovation Solution
A wearable device with a rotatable watch body connected to a dial plate, equipped with an angle detection member using an annular resistor and conductive connector, allowing the camera component to be positioned at different angles for various shooting modes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the camera component is arranged at a fixed position (upper end or lower end) of the wearable device, then the device structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the device cannot shoot at different angles simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the watch body rotatable relative to the dial plate, transforming the fixed camera position into a dynamic adjustable position. The watch body can rotate to different angles (e.g., 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°) to change the camera's shooting direction, enabling both location shooting and selfie capabilities with a single camera component.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the wearable device into two main parts: the dial plate (fixed) and the watch body (rotatable). This segmentation allows the camera component to be mounted on the rotatable watch body, enabling angle adjustment without moving the entire device structure. The segmentation resolves the contradiction by separating the fixed structural elements from the adjustable functional elements.
2Ease of operation
If the camera component is arranged at the upper end (12 o'clock direction) for location shooting, then location shooting is easy, but taking selfies becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable watch body allows the camera to dynamically change its orientation. When the watch body is in its initial position, the camera faces upward for location shooting. When the watch body rotates 180°, the camera faces downward for taking selfies. This dynamic adjustment resolves the contradiction by enabling both functions with a single fixed camera component.
Solution Approach 2:
The single camera component is designed to serve multiple functions: location shooting, selfie, and potentially video calls. By mounting the camera on the rotatable watch body, the system achieves multi-functionality without requiring multiple separate camera components, thus maintaining structural simplicity while enhancing versatility.
3Ease of operation
If the camera component is arranged at the lower end (6 o'clock direction) for selfie, then taking selfies is easy, but location shooting becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable watch body enables the camera to switch between facing downward (for selfies) and facing upward (for location shooting) by rotating the watch body. This dynamic repositioning allows the same camera component to excel at both functions, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation for selfies and capability for location shooting.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple camera components are added to enable different shooting angles, then shooting at different angles becomes possible, but the device complexity and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of adding multiple static camera components, the patent uses a single camera component mounted on a rotatable watch body. This dynamic approach allows the camera to change its shooting angle through rotation, achieving multi-angle capability without increasing the number of camera components or complicating the device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The single camera component is designed to perform multiple functions (location shooting, selfie, video calls) by changing its orientation through the rotatable watch body. This universality principle allows the system to achieve multi-angle shooting capability without requiring multiple dedicated camera components, thus maintaining structural simplicity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the wearable device to shoot at different angles, effectively addressing the limitations of existing devices by allowing simultaneous location shooting and selfie capabilities without the need to remove the device.
Implementation Method 1
The angle detection member includes an annular resistor and a conductive connector electrically connected to the annular resistor. One of the annular resistor and the conductive connector is disposed at the dial plate, and the other is disposed at the watch body.
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AI summary
A wearable device is provided, including a dial plate (10), a watch body (20), and an angle detection member (30). The dial plate (10) is provided with an accommodating groove (11). The watch body (20) is at least partially disposed in the accommodating groove (11) and is rotatably connected to the dial plate (10), and the watch body (20) is provided with a functional component. The angle detection member (30) includes an annular resistor (31) and a conductive connector (32) electrically connected to the annular resistor (31). One of the annular resistor (31) and the conductive connector (32) is disposed at the dial plate (10), and the other is disposed at the watch body (20). The annular resistor (31) is in sliding connection with the conductive connector (32). A display method, a computer readable storage medium, and a computer program product are further disclosed.