Smart Ring Clip Structure for On-Finger Wireless Charging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Smart rings face challenges such as the need for removal for charging, poor fit, limited interactivity, and restricted functionality.
Innovation Solution
A smart ring clip with a flexible body and a groove for receiving a ring portion, incorporating components like a battery, charging unit, and sensors, allowing for wireless charging and enhanced functionality while maintaining low energy consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a smart ring uses traditional charging methods requiring removal from the finger, then charging capability is achieved, but user convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The smart ring is divided into two separate components: a ring body worn on the finger and a charging unit that attaches to the ring. This segmentation allows the ring to remain on the user's finger while the charging unit provides wireless charging capability through magnetic attachment, eliminating the need to remove the ring for charging while ensuring reliable charging contact.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a smart ring incorporates multiple functional components, then functionality is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The smart ring system is segmented into a simple ring body and a separate charging unit that houses the battery, wireless charging coil, and control electronics. This segmentation allows multiple functions to be integrated into a single attachable unit rather than embedding complex components within the ring itself, maintaining simplicity while enhancing functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The charging unit is designed as a universal attachment that can be connected to various ring configurations and works with different ring designs. The magnetic attachment mechanism provides universal compatibility while the integrated battery and charging coil provide multiple functions including wireless charging, power management, and communication capabilities.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a smart ring uses rigid attachment methods, then structural stability is improved, but ease of removal deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment mechanism transitions from a static rigid connection to a dynamic magnetic attachment system. The magnetic force provides stable attachment during wear while allowing easy removal through simple detachment of the charging unit, combining both stability and ease of operation through magnetic field control.
Data Source
AI summary
A ring clip includes a body. The ring clip also can include a groove disposed within the body and extending along a length of the body between a first end and a second end of the ring clip. The groove can be configured to receive a ring having a conventional ring shape. The body of the ring clip can be removable from the ring. The ring clip further can include a sensor configured to collect information from a user. The first portion of an outside surface of the body can include a location that is outside of the groove. The first portion of the outside surface of the body can include a location that is not configured to contact a finger of the user when the ring clip is coupled to the ring and when the ring is worn on the finger of the user. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.