Rotating Body Electrical Device Usage Mode Adaptation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electrical devices lack the ability to seamlessly switch between multiple usage modes, such as notebook, panel, tent, and standing modes, leading to inefficiencies in operation and user experience due to the need for multiple devices and unstable operation when changing usage scenarios.

Innovation Solution

An electrical device equipped with a processing unit, gravity sensors, and a spin axis that allows the device to rotate 360 degrees, enabling it to automatically detect the usage mode based on sensor data and adjust the image collection units and operation state accordingly, thereby optimizing functionality across different usage scenarios.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple electrical devices are used for different usage scenes, then the specialized skills for each scene are satisfied, but the portability and convenience deteriorate due to carrying multiple devices

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveusage mode adaptabilityVSAvoiddevice portability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The electrical device integrates multiple usage modes (notebook mode, panel mode, tent mode, standing mode) into a single device by configuring the first and second bodies to rotate relative to each other, enabling one device to perform functions previously requiring multiple separate devices

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The device uses a spin axis to enable dynamic rotation between the first body and second body, allowing the device to transition between different usage modes based on operational needs, making the structure adaptable rather than fixed

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Stability of the object's composition

If a supporting bracket is added to the panel computer, then the stability improves, but the device complexity increases and other shortcomings remain unresolved

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice stabilityVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The supporting function is merged into the main device body through the spin axis mechanism, eliminating the need for external supporting brackets. The second body can rotate to provide stable support in multiple configurations while maintaining structural integration

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Adaptability or versatility

If a touch screen is added to the notebook computer, then the entertainment function improves, but the device stability deteriorates causing shaking during operation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveentertainment functionVSAvoiddevice stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The device enables dynamic rotation between notebook mode and panel mode through the spin axis, allowing the user to switch to panel mode for stable touch screen operation, thus maintaining both entertainment functionality and operational stability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

4Productivity

If the electrical device structure is adjusted for different usage modes, then the function implementation effect improves, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefunction implementation efficiencyVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The spin axis enables dynamic reconfiguration of the device structure between different usage modes, allowing the device to optimize its configuration for each mode while using a single integrated mechanism rather than multiple complex adjustment systems

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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

The device can efficiently integrate multiple usage modes into one unit, enhancing user experience by providing optimal functionality and image collection in various settings without the need for multiple devices, and stabilizing operation across different usage scenarios.

Implementation Method 1

judging whether the electrical device is in a first usage mode according to acquired data collected by the plurality of sensing units

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectGravitation: Gravitation

Data Source

PatentUS9837050B2Information processing method, method for driving image collection unit and electrical device
Publication Date: 2017.12.05 LENOVO (BEIJING) LTD
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AI summary

An information processing method and an electrical device are described. The information processing method is applied to an electrical device having at least a processing unit, the electrical device has a plurality of usage modes and further includes a plurality of sensing units. The method includes acquiring, by the processing unit, data collected by the plurality of the sensing units; judging whether the electrical device is in a first usage mode according to the acquired data collected by the plurality of the sensing units; wherein the first usage mode is one of the plurality of the usage modes. With the present method, objects of integrating a plurality of usage modes into one electrical device and judging a usage mode corresponding to a current application scene efficiently are realized.