Portable Telemedicine Case With Pivoting Screen Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication devices for medical purposes are not suitable for physically unstable conditions, such as ambulances and helicopters, due to their size, weight, fragility, and safety risks during sudden movements, and they fail to convey communications effectively in remote locations.
Innovation Solution
A portable communication apparatus with a pivotable case design, including a wireless transceiver, video display screen, camera, speaker, and microphone, that can be securely attached to a human transport, allowing for real-time communication between different locations while maintaining stability and safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing communication devices are used in physically unstable conditions, then communication functionality is provided, but safety risks increase and device stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The case is divided into a first portion and a second portion that can pivot relative to each other. The first portion can be positioned to obstruct the viewable region of the video display screen when the device is in transport mode, preventing accidental viewing or interference, while the second portion houses the screen. This segmentation allows the device to adapt to different usage conditions and improve safety in unstable environments.
Solution Approach 2:
The pivotable connection between the first and second portions of the case allows dynamic reconfiguration of the device structure. The ability to rotate and position portions relative to each other enables the device to transition between protected and accessible states, adapting to stable and unstable conditions respectively.
2Ease of operation
If the video display screen is always visible, then user access to information is improved, but safety risks increase in unstable conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The video display screen's visibility is dynamically controlled through the pivotable case portions. In stable conditions, the first portion can be rotated to expose the viewable region for easy access. In unstable conditions, the first portion automatically or manually positions to obstruct the screen, preventing accidental activation or viewing that could compromise safety.
Solution Approach 2:
The first portion of the case is designed to preliminarily block the video display screen's viewable region during transport or unstable conditions. This preliminary protective action prevents potential harmful effects before they can occur, such as accidental screen activation, water ingress, or physical damage.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the device is made portable, then adaptability to remote locations is improved, but device fragility increases
Solution Approach 1:
The case is segmented into multiple portions connected by a pivotable joint, allowing the device to be compact for portability while maintaining structural integrity. The segmented design enables the device to withstand transport vibrations and physical stress better than a rigid monolithic structure would.
Solution Approach 2:
The pivotable connection mechanism allows the case to flex and absorb shocks during transport, reducing the transmission of mechanical stresses to internal components. This flexibility maintains device strength while preserving portability for remote location deployment.
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AI summary
A portable communication apparatus including a wireless transceiver, a video display screen, a camera, a speaker and a microphone, some or all mounted in a case having a first portion and a second portion. The video display screen is mounted to the second portion with a viewable region of the video display screen facing away from the second portion. The first and second portions are pivotably attached to one another at a first case end. When the first and second portions are in a closed configuration they form an enclosed chamber in which the video display screen is positioned. When the first and second portions are in an opened configuration the first portion is positioned beneath the second portion. A hanger is mounted to the second portion near a second case end that is opposite the first case end to hang the case.