UV Charging Stand for Complete VR Headset Sterilization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current VR headset maintenance practices lack integrated solutions for both charging and sterilization, exposing users to potential health risks from bacteria and germs on headset surfaces, and standalone UV sterilization devices are not designed for VR headsets, leading to incomplete sterilization.
Innovation Solution
A multifunctional stand equipped with a UV LED system that integrates charging and sterilization functionalities, featuring a UV transparent structure conforming to the headset's shape and UV light sources to direct radiation onto contact surfaces, with sensing devices to ensure targeted sterilization and safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If standalone UV sterilization devices are used, then sterilization function is provided, but the device is not designed for VR headset shape leading to incomplete sterilization
Solution Approach 1:
The UV transparent structure is configured with specific local geometries that match the contact surfaces of VR headsets (headband, face interface, nose interface). This localized adaptation ensures complete UV coverage of all user-contact areas while maintaining the sterilization function, resolving the contradiction between sterilization completeness and device compatibility.
2Ease of operation
If standalone charging stands are used, then charging function is provided, but hygiene functionality is missing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines charging and UV sterilization functions into a single integrated stand. The charging interface and UV light sources are merged within the same device structure, allowing simultaneous charging and sterilization of VR headsets. This eliminates the need for separate charging stands and UV devices, providing both convenience and hygiene in one unit.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand is designed as a multi-functional device that performs both charging and sterilization operations. The universal design allows it to handle multiple VR headset models while providing dual functions (charging + UV sterilization), improving ease of operation while eliminating harmful bacteria and germs.
3Productivity
If VR headsets are used by multiple users without sterilization, then device utilization is maximized, but health risks from bacteria accumulation increase
Solution Approach 1:
The UV sterilization function is activated automatically when the VR headset is placed on the stand, performing preliminary sterilization before the next user. This preliminary action eliminates bacteria and germs accumulated from previous users, allowing safe multi-user utilization without health risks.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand provides continuous sterilization coverage whenever the headset is docked, ensuring that between every use the device is sterilized. This continuous useful action maintains hygiene standards while enabling unlimited multi-user access, maximizing productivity without compromising health safety.
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
Enhances user convenience by providing comprehensive hygiene, extends headset lifespan, and reduces fabric replacement costs by enabling multiple users to safely use VR headsets.
Implementation Method 1
at least one ultraviolet light source configured to direct ultraviolet radiation through the outer surface of the transparent structure and onto the contact surface of the wearable electronic device
Data Source
AI summary
A stand for a wearable electronic device, such as a virtual reality headset, can include a platform configured to support the wearable electronic device which can include a treatment surface having an ultraviolet transparent structure with an outer surface configured to conform to a shape of a contact surface of the wearable electronic device. The stand can include one or more ultraviolet light sources configured to direct ultraviolet radiation through the outer surface of the transparent structure and onto the contact surface of the wearable electronic device. The stand can further include a charging interface configured to enable a battery of the wearable electronic device to be charged while the wearable electronic device is located on the platform.