Smart Glasses Temple Control via Magnetic Flux Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Smart glasses require richer human-computer interaction experiences to keep pace with their evolving functions, but existing technologies lack effective methods for accurately determining the state and type of glasses frames, leading to limited interactive capabilities.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for controlling smart glasses temples using detection elements and magnetic flux analysis to recognize interrupt signals, determine connection states, and perform wireless back-connections, enabling more interactive functions by distinguishing between different types of lenses and switching electrical ports for communication or charging modes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If detection elements and magnetic flux analysis are used to determine connection states, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection precisionVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces mechanical detection methods with magnetic field-based detection using detection elements and magnetic flux analysis. This substitution enables non-contact detection of connection states and lens types, improving measurement precision while the integration of these elements into the existing temple structure minimizes the increase in device complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces detection elements as intermediaries between the temple body and the external environment (glasses frame, case). These elements mediate the detection process by converting physical connection states and lens types into detectable magnetic flux signals, enabling accurate state determination without direct mechanical contact

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Use of energy by moving object

If interrupt signals are recognized to wake up the temple body, then power consumption is reduced, but reliability of state detection may worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower consumptionVSAvoiddetection reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements periodic wake-up based on interrupt signals from detection elements. The temple body remains in a low-power state and only activates periodically when triggered by detection events such as connection to glasses frame or case, significantly reducing overall power consumption while maintaining detection reliability through event-driven activation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The detection elements continuously monitor connection states and automatically generate interrupt signals when state changes occur. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for continuous active monitoring by the main processor, reducing power consumption while ensuring reliable detection through autonomous signal generation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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

This solution enhances human-computer interaction by accurately determining the state and type of glasses frames, enabling richer interactive experiences and improved usability of smart glasses, including automatic power management and data interaction.

Implementation Method 1

the temple body is provided with a detection element used to respond to a trigger element on a glasses frame

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic flux detection: Magnetic Field

Implementation Method 2

the glasses temple body is provided with an electrical port used for electrical conduction with the glasses case

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical conduction: Conduction (electrical)

Data Source

PatentUS20240310641A1Method and apparatus for controlling a smart glasses temple, and computer-readable storage medium
Publication Date: 2024.09.19 GEER TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A method and apparatus for controlling a smart glasses temple and a computer-readable storage medium are provided. The method is applied to a smart glasses temple comprising a temple body, and the temple body is provided with a detection element used to respond to a trigger element on a glasses frame. The method comprises the steps of: recognizing an interrupt signal of the detection element; and waking up the temple body when the interrupt signal of the detection element is recognized. The technical solution of the present disclosure can achieve richer man-machine interaction experience of the smart glasses.