USB Connector-Free Wireless Communication Module

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing USB connection methods require physical cables, limiting communication distance and compatibility with wireless communication protocols, and do not allow for USB connectivity without a USB connector.

Innovation Solution

A USB connector-free device and method utilizing a mobile device with a USB module, RF module, and wireless power supply, enabling wireless communication and authentication between a host computer and mobile device using ultra-high-speed RF modules and memory modules, allowing USB-RF communication without a physical USB connector.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a USB connector and cable are used to connect host computer and mobile device, then stable wired communication is achieved, but communication distance is limited and wireless compatibility is lost

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewireless compatibilityVSAvoidcommunication stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a USB module as an intermediary component that includes both USB protocol processing capability and RF module integration. This mediator enables the system to maintain USB protocol compatibility while switching between wired and wireless communication modes, thus resolving the contradiction between wireless adaptability and communication stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The USB module is designed with multi-functionality, capable of performing both wired USB communication and wireless RF communication. This universal design allows the same hardware component to adapt to different communication requirements, eliminating the need for separate connectors and cables while maintaining reliable communication through protocol-level abstraction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If wireless communication is implemented without USB connector, then usability and adaptability are improved, but compatibility with USB connection protocol is lost

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveusabilityVSAvoidUSB protocol compatibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the USB module functionality with RF module functionality into a single integrated component. This combination allows the device to operate wirelessly for improved usability while maintaining USB protocol compatibility through the integrated USB module, thus resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and protocol adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Adaptability or versatility

If physical USB cable is used for connection, then power supply and data transmission are reliable, but device independence and portability are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice independenceVSAvoidpower supply reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical USB cable connection system with a wireless RF communication system. This substitution eliminates the need for physical connectors and cables, enhancing device independence and portability while maintaining power supply and data transmission capabilities through wireless energy transfer and communication protocols.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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 USB connection without a physical USB connector, providing wireless communication and authentication, improving usability and compatibility by using wireless power and high-speed RF communication, and allowing devices to operate independently of physical cables.

Implementation Method 1

a coil, wherein the oscillator generates a radio frequency, the amplifier amplifies the radio frequency, the matching circuit matches impedance between the coil and the amplifier, and the coil transmits wireless power

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

a mobile device RF module 23 wirelessly matching with the mobile device hardware 22

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRadio frequency transmission: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS11494478B2USB connector-free device and method
Publication Date: 2022.11.08 GLS
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AI summary

Provided are USB connector-free device and method, the device comprising: a host computer 10; a mobile device 20; and an ultra-high-speed module 30, wherein the host computer 10 comprises a USB module, the mobile device (20) comprises: a mobile device USB module (21) connected to the USB module of the host computer (10); mobile device hardware (22) matching with a hardware layer of the mobile device USB module (21); and a mobile device RF module (23) wirelessly matching with the mobile device hardware (22), and the ultra-high-speed module (30) comprises: an ultra-high-speed RF module (31) wirelessly communicating with the mobile device RF module (23); ultra-high-speed module hardware (32) matching with the ultra-high-speed RF module (31) by hardware; and a memory module (33) performing wire-communication with the ultra-high-speed module hardware (32).