Sound Wave Positioning for Intuitive Device Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current technologies hinder intuitive data exchange between portable electronic devices, requiring physical connections or temporary cloud storage, which is inconvenient for users.
Innovation Solution
A communication system and method using sound wave signals for establishing connections and determining relative positions between electronic devices, allowing for intuitive operation by displaying operating icons based on device positions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If physical wire connections are used for data exchange between portable electronic devices, then connection stability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to the need for physical connections
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical connection system (physical wire connections) with an acoustic field-based connection system. Electronic devices emit and receive sound wave signals through their speakers and microphones to establish connections and determine relative positions, eliminating the need for physical cables while maintaining connection stability through reliable acoustic signal transmission and processing.
2Adaptability or versatility
If temporary cloud storage is used for data exchange between portable electronic devices, then connection flexibility is improved, but loss of time increases due to upload and download processes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces sound wave signals as an intermediary medium for direct peer-to-peer communication between electronic devices. Instead of routing data through cloud storage servers, devices exchange data directly via acoustic signals, eliminating the time-consuming upload-download process while maintaining the flexibility of wireless communication.
3Ease of operation
If sound wave signals are used for connection establishment and position determination, then ease of operation is improved through intuitive operation, but device complexity increases due to additional sound wave receiving and processing units
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes existing audio components (speakers and microphones) serve multiple functions: speakers not only output audio but also transmit connection establishment signals and positioning data, while microphones not only capture audio but also receive and process these same types of signals. This multi-functionality approach adds no new hardware complexity while enabling intuitive sound-wave-based operation.
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
Enables rapid and intuitive connection establishment and data transfer between multiple electronic devices, eliminating the need for physical cables and complex cloud storage processes.
Implementation Method 1
the sound wave receiving unit receives a connection sound wave signal
Data Source
AI summary
A communication system is provided. The communication system includes a main electronic device and an auxiliary electronic device. The auxiliary electronic device would send a connection sound wave signal. When the main electronic device receives the connection sound wave signal, the main electronic device sends a positioning signal. When the auxiliary electronic device receives the positioning signal, the auxiliary electronic device sends a positioning sound wave signal to the main electronic device. Moreover, the main electronic device determines a relative position of the auxiliary electronic device and the main electronic device according to the positioning sound wave signal, and displays an operating icon on a display unit of the main electronic device according to the relative position.