Multi-Sensor Substrate Integration for Mobile Space Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
The limited mounting space on mobile devices poses a challenge for integrating multiple sensors efficiently, as existing solutions require separate modules for each sensor, leading to spatial inconveniences and increased space occupation.
Innovation Solution
A sensor module is designed with multiple sensors integrated onto a single substrate, sharing a digital block for signal processing, allowing for a more compact arrangement and efficient use of space by strategically positioning sensors and lenses for optimal functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple sensors are mounted in separate modules on a mobile device, then each sensor can be independently modulated and mounted, but the mounting space is limited and spatial arrangement becomes inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple sensors (first sensor, second sensor, third sensor) are integrated onto a single substrate instead of using separate modules. The substrate serves as a common mounting platform that consolidates what would otherwise be distributed across multiple discrete components, directly reducing the total mounting area required on the mobile device while maintaining all individual sensor functions
Solution Approach 2:
The substrate acts as a universal platform that supports multiple different types of sensors simultaneously. This multi-functional substrate design allows various sensors to share common infrastructure (mounting structure, electrical connections, spatial arrangement), enabling space optimization while providing versatile sensing capabilities for the mobile device
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple sensors are arranged in parallel on opposite sides of a speaker/receiver, then sensor functions are implemented, but the device requires larger mounting area and more complex spatial arrangement
Solution Approach 1:
Sensors that would traditionally be arranged in parallel on opposite sides of a speaker/receiver are instead combined on a single substrate. This consolidation eliminates the need for complex spatial distribution across multiple locations, simplifying the overall arrangement while maintaining all sensor functions
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of arranging sensors in a distributed three-dimensional space (parallel on opposite sides of a speaker), the invention transitions to a two-dimensional planar arrangement on a single substrate. This dimensional change simplifies spatial relationships and reduces mounting complexity while preserving sensor functionality
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AI summary
A sensor module is provided. The sensor module includes three or more sensors and includes a substrate having the three or more sensors arranged thereon.