Smart Terminal Case Sensing for Automatic Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional terminal cases that cover the front of a device require users to flip the case front for operation, limiting the range of operations that can be performed without additional user input, making it inconvenient to use the terminal with a case.
Innovation Solution
A terminal equipped with a sensing unit to recognize the state of a coupled terminal case, allowing it to perform various operations based on the case's position and state, such as displaying a screen or executing functions without the need for additional user inputs by using magnetic sensors and proximity sensors to detect the case's position.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a terminal case with case front part is used to cover the terminal front, then the display is protected from damage, but the user needs to flip the case front to use the terminal, reducing ease of operation
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal automatically performs operations in advance based on detected case states. When the case front part is detected to be flipped to a specific position, the terminal proactively executes corresponding operations (such as switching display modes, activating functions, or adjusting settings) before the user needs to manually input commands, thereby maintaining ease of operation while preserving display protection.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the case front part covers the terminal front, then protection is provided, but only limited operations can be performed without additional user input
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal dynamically adapts its operational capabilities based on the detected case state. By continuously monitoring the position of the case front part, the terminal adjusts its functionality to perform various operations (such as camera switching, display orientation changes, function activation) that correspond to different case positions, thereby expanding the range of operations available while the case remains closed for protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The terminal employs a sensing unit to detect the state of the case front part and provides feedback to the control unit. Based on this feedback information about case position, the control unit automatically determines and executes appropriate operations, enabling the terminal to perform diverse functions without requiring additional user input even when protected by the closed case.
3Extent of automation
If magnetic sensors and proximity sensors are used to detect case position, then automatic operation recognition is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The sensing unit is designed to perform multiple functions using the same hardware components. The magnetic sensors and proximity sensors not only detect case position but also can determine operation states, trigger events, and provide information for various automated operations. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional specialized sensors, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity while achieving high extent of automation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables convenient operation of the terminal with a case by automatically determining the case's state and adjusting the terminal's functionality accordingly, enhancing user experience by reducing the need for manual input and improving usability.
Implementation Method 1
using magnetic sensors and proximity sensors to detect the case's position
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is an operating method of a terminal coupled with a terminal case. The method includes: determining a terminal state including at least one of an operating state of the terminal and a state of the terminal case; recognizing a state change of the terminal case; and performing an operation corresponding to the determined terminal state and the recognized state change of the terminal case, wherein the state of the terminal case includes a position corresponding to the terminal of a case front part of the terminal case covering a front of the terminal.