Standing Remote Sleeve for Upright Visibility and Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional remote controls often slip and become difficult to locate due to being placed on surfaces with other items, leading to misplacement and invisibility, especially with multiple streaming devices requiring easy access.
Innovation Solution
A standing remote sleeve with integrated features such as silicone material, diverse colors, night-time glow, embedded lights, tracker device holder, and ergonomic design to ensure the remote stands upright and is easily visible.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the remote is placed on a table with other items, then it can be easily accessed, but it becomes frequently covered and difficult to locate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dimensionality change by transitioning the remote from a horizontal placement on the table surface to a vertical standing position. The sleeve structure elevates the remote above the table surface, creating a new spatial dimension that separates it from other flat-surface items, thereby maintaining accessibility while dramatically improving visibility and preventing being covered.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a sleeve as an intermediary component between the remote and the table surface. This sleeve acts as a mediator that enables the remote to stand upright, providing both support and visibility enhancement. The sleeve with its base and angled back serves as the intermediate structure that resolves the contradiction between accessibility and visibility.
2Difficulty of detecting and measuring
If the remote stands upright on a flat surface, then it remains visible and accessible, but it requires an additional structure to maintain stability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a flexible silicone sleeve that envelops the remote control. This flexible shell provides the necessary structural support for standing while maintaining a simple, integrated design. The silicone material's inherent flexibility and formability allow the creation of the angled back and base structure without requiring complex rigid components or assembly mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the protective cover function with the standing support function into a single integrated sleeve structure. Rather than adding a separate stand component, the sleeve itself is shaped with an angled back and base that simultaneously provides protection, support, and visibility enhancement, thereby minimizing additional complexity.
3Ease of manufacture
If the remote is placed in a remote control tray, then it can be stored, but it is separate from the tray and frequently misplaced or hidden
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dimensionality change by elevating the remote vertically above the table surface using the standing sleeve, rather than keeping it flat within a tray. This vertical positioning in a new dimension ensures the remote remains constantly visible and accessible, eliminating the need for a separate tray structure while preventing misplacement.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a remote sleeve with an integrated standing feature that enables a media remote to remain in a stable upright position on a flat surface.