Tactile Interface for Remote Data Transfer via Piezoelectric Impact
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tactile man-machine interfaces require direct access to electronic devices for data transfer, limiting flexibility and accessibility, especially when devices are remotely located or inaccessible.
Innovation Solution
A tactile man-machine interface with a surface that transforms impacts into electric signals and provides wireless data communication between at least two devices, allowing data exchange without direct connection to the electronic device, using various wireless standards and incorporating a processing unit for coordinate determination.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If direct data transfer between electronic devices is used, then data communication is simple and direct, but accessibility and flexibility are limited when devices are remotely located or inaccessible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a tactile man-machine interface as an intermediary device that enables data transfer between remote electronic devices without requiring direct physical access to either device. The interface includes a data interface that can establish communication with multiple devices, allowing users to perform data operations on remotely located electronic devices through the intermediary interface located at an accessible position.
2Adaptability or versatility
If electronic device is positioned at remote location, then spatial flexibility is improved, but direct data transfer becomes impossible without opening the device
Solution Approach 1:
The tactile man-machine interface serves as a mediator that bridges the gap between remotely positioned electronic devices and users. The data interface within the tactile interface can establish communication connections with the remote devices, enabling data transfer operations without requiring physical proximity or direct access to the electronic devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is segmented into separate functional components: the tactile man-machine interface handles data communication and user interaction, while the electronic devices can be positioned independently at remote locations. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function and positioned according to spatial requirements.
3Reliability
If multiple data interfaces are provided for different devices, then individual data security requirements can be met, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The data interface in the tactile man-machine interface is designed with multi-functionality, capable of establishing communication connections with multiple different electronic devices and handling various data transfer operations. This universal design allows a single data interface to serve multiple devices with different security requirements, rather than requiring separate dedicated interfaces for each device.
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 flexible and remote data transfer between devices, enhancing accessibility and maintenance capabilities without needing direct access to the electronic device, and allowing for personalized user interfaces and parameter modifications.
Implementation Method 1
the means for transforming can comprise at least one piezoelectric transducer attached to the interfacing surface for transferring acoustic signals resulting from impacts on the interfacing surface into corresponding impact electric signals
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a tactile man-machine interface comprising an interfacing surface comprising a means for transforming impacts on the interfacing surface into input electrical signals and a data interfacing means, configured for data communication with at least a first and a second device In this configuration, it becomes possible to provide data communication between the first and second devices without having to bring the two devices in contact. Furthermore, the invention relates to a separating element comprising such a tactile man-machine interface and system, such as vending machines, automatic teller machines etc, comprising such a separating element.