Smart Keychain Device Multi-Connection Switching for Compact Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable electronic devices are limited by their size, weight, and communication capabilities, which restrict their functionality and efficiency in performing tasks such as device finding, transactions, and entertainment, especially when connections are poor or disconnected.
Innovation Solution
A smart keychain device with a compact design, featuring a round shape and single-layer system-on-chip, equipped with multiple communication connections and engines for device finding, transaction processing, entertainment, and user interface control, allowing it to perform various functions independently and efficiently.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If portable electronic devices are made smaller and lighter, then portability is improved, but functionality and communication capabilities are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The smart keychain device integrates multiple functions including device finding, transaction processing, entertainment, and communication capabilities into a single compact unit. The device can switch between different communication connections (first and second communication connections) to perform various tasks, making it a universal tool that replaces multiple separate devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The device body is divided into functional modules including processing circuitry, memory, display, and multiple communication connections. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while working together to provide comprehensive functionality in a compact form factor.
2Reliability
If communication range is extended using longer-range connections, then device finding capability is improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device dynamically switches between different communication connections based on the situation. It starts with a first communication connection for short-range, low-power communication and transitions to a second communication connection when longer range is needed, optimizing the balance between finding capability and power consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The device changes communication parameters by switching between different communication protocols and connections. It adjusts the communication mode based on distance requirements, using low-power connections for nearby devices and higher-power connections only when necessary for extended range.
3Reliability
If multiple communication connections are added to improve reliability, then device finding capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device combines multiple communication connections and their processing functions into a single integrated device body. The processing circuitry manages multiple communication protocols simultaneously, merging what would otherwise be separate devices into one unified system.
Solution Approach 2:
The device integrates multiple communication capabilities (short-range and long-range connections) into a single universal platform. This multi-functional approach allows the device to handle various communication scenarios without requiring separate specialized devices.
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AI summary
Smart keychain devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. An example apparatus can include a device body having a round shape with a thickness less than about 10 millimeters (mm) and a diameter less than about 80 mm. The device body can include a graphical user interface and a processing circuitry coupled to a memory. The processing circuitry can be configured to send, using a first communication connection, a first request to a computing device. The processing circuitry can be further configured to determine that a response from the computing device is absent using the first communication connection. The processing circuitry can be further configured to send, using a second communication connection, a second request to the computing device. The processing circuitry can be further configured to receive the response from the computing device, and establish a connection between the device and the computing device.