Smartphone Case with Adjustable Ocular Plate for VR

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional virtual reality devices require separate, bulky equipment, limiting their convenience and portability, especially for experiencing virtual reality with smartphones.

Innovation Solution

A cell phone case with an integrated virtual reality module, featuring a casing, ocular plate, and screen and distance adjustment member that allows the ocular plate to adjust between retracted and extended states for optimal virtual reality functionality without the need for additional devices, incorporating light blocking and fastening mechanisms for enhanced immersion.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a separate VR device is used, then virtual reality function is achieved, but device size and portability are compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevirtual reality functionVSAvoiddevice size

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the VR module (ocular plate, lenses, display interface) with the smartphone case into a single integrated unit. The ocular plate is housed within the case structure, and the smartphone fits into the same case, creating a merged system that provides VR functionality without requiring a separate bulky VR device.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The smartphone case serves multiple functions: it protects the smartphone, provides VR viewing capability when the ocular plate is positioned, and acts as a portable container. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for carrying both a smartphone and a separate VR device.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Volume of moving object

If ocular plate is integrated into case, then portability is improved, but adjustment flexibility may be limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice sizeVSAvoidocular plate adjustment

Core Design Contradiction:

Volume of moving objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The ocular plate is designed with movable positioning capability within the case structure. It can be adjusted between a retracted position (when not in use) and an extended position (when VR function is activated). This dynamic positioning system maintains portability while providing operational flexibility for different user needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP3466295B1Virtual reality dual use mobile phone case

Publication Date: 2022.12.14 MIN SANG KYU

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AI summary

A combined virtual reality and cell phone case comprising: a casing fixing a cell phone body; an ocular plate configured to maintain a variable distance from the rear surface of the casing; and a screen and distance adjustment member interposed between the casing and the ocular plate, and configured to move the ocular plate between a retracted state in which the ocular plate comes into close contact with the casing and an extended state in which the ocular plate maintains a predetermined distance from the casing, thereby facilitating implementation of virtual reality.