Universal Smart Connection Pad With Magnetic Pin Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing connection methods for electronic devices lack convenience and adaptability, particularly in orienting slave devices for efficient power and data transfer, and fail to facilitate seamless reconnection after disconnection.
Innovation Solution
A universal smart connection pad with magnetized pins that assists in orienting slave devices for optimal connection, providing power and communication services, and automatically reestablishes connections through adaptive pin management and logic modules.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If magnetized pins are used to assist orientation of slave devices, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical alignment with magnetic field-based automatic orientation. Magnetized pins on the pad create magnetic attraction that automatically orients the slave device connector in the correct position, eliminating the need for manual alignment and reducing operational complexity despite adding magnetic components to the pad.
2Adaptability or versatility
If adaptive pin management is implemented to accommodate changing needs, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic pin management where the host device can adaptively assign and reassign pin functions based on the connected slave device type and changing operational needs. This dynamic reconfiguration capability allows a single pad to serve multiple device types and functions, improving adaptability while the host's processing capabilities manage the complexity of pin reassignment logic.
3Reliability
If automatic recovery and reconnection is enabled, then reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements automatic recovery and reconnection mechanisms where the host device monitors connection status and automatically initiates reconnection procedures when disconnection is detected. This feedback-based automatic recovery system improves connection reliability by eliminating manual intervention, while the host's control logic manages the complexity of monitoring and reconnection operations.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables convenient and adaptive connections between host and slave devices, ensuring reliable power and data transfer while facilitating automatic reconnection and pin reassignment for continuous functionality.
Implementation Method 1
Orientation of a connector of the slave upon the pad may be assisted by magnetization
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention is a pad for connecting a host device to a slave device through a slave adapter. The host may provide services to the slave, including power and data connections. Pins in the pad magnetically align the slave adapter. The host and slave may collaborate on which pins are assigned to connections. The system handles various usage modifications including, for example, dislocation of the slave adapter, and changes in pin assignments.