Waterproof Shower Speaker with Touchscreen Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current waterproof solutions for portable electronic devices, such as cellular phones and smart speakers, do not adequately facilitate entertainment functions like music streaming or video watching in water-susceptible areas like showers, as they often compromise audio quality and device protection.
Innovation Solution
A waterproof shower entertainment system comprising a waterproof housing for the phone, a built-in waterproof wireless speaker, and a touchscreen access screen, allowing users to control and enjoy entertainment content while keeping the device dry, with an attachment system for secure placement in a shower.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a waterproof case is used to protect the device from water, then water resistance is improved, but audio quality and entertainment functionality deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the entertainment functionality into separate components: the waterproof case protects the phone while a separate waterproof wireless speaker handles audio output. This segmentation allows the phone to remain protected without compromising audio quality, as the speaker is specifically designed for water-susceptible environments.
Solution Approach 2:
The waterproof wireless speaker acts as an intermediary device between the protected phone and the water environment. It receives wireless signals through the waterproof case and provides audio output without requiring the phone itself to be exposed to water, thus maintaining both protection and audio quality.
2Reliability
If the device is kept sealed in a waterproof case, then water protection is improved, but accessibility and control of entertainment content worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces mechanical access (physically removing the case to control the phone) with wireless communication. The waterproof wireless speaker communicates wirelessly with the phone through the sealed case, allowing content control without breaking the water seal. Users can search for content, control playback, and switch applications while the phone remains securely sealed.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a waterproof speaker is added to the system, then audio functionality in wet environments is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The waterproof wireless speaker serves multiple functions: it provides audio output, maintains wireless communication with the sealed phone, and is designed specifically for water-susceptible environments. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional specialized components, thereby managing system complexity while enhancing adaptability for shower entertainment.
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AI summary
A shower entertainment system provides a waterproof exo-housing forming a cavity for receiving a smart phone. A waterproof speaker is supported within cavity and is in operational interconnection with the smart phone. A touchscreen access screen facilitates manual control of speaker through the smart phone. A hook extends from the housing for retention from a shower head. The hook further articulates between a flat nested position and an extended upward position. The hook alternately is positioned angular to the rear surface of the housing for the housing while placed flat on a horizontal surface. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.