Vibration-Based Data Transmission via Resistive Touch Panel
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional touch panels capable of detecting vibrations are limited in transmitting large data sizes and arbitrary commands, with wireless communication being unreliable due to environmental interference and security concerns, and wired connections posing security risks.
Innovation Solution
A data transmission system that converts arbitrary data into vibration signals using a portable apparatus with a vibration conversion unit, generating vibrations corresponding to a pattern, and a touch panel apparatus with a resistive film-type touch panel that inputs and detects these vibrations, minimizing errors through signal conversion and data detection based on vibration patterns.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If wireless communication (Bluetooth, wireless LAN) is used to transmit arbitrary data to the touch panel apparatus, then data transmission capability is improved, but connection complexity and security risks increase due to connection settings and radio wave interference
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces wireless communication systems with a mechanical vibration-based communication system. The portable terminal converts data into vibration signals that are transmitted through physical contact with the touch panel, eliminating the need for wireless protocols, connection settings, and radio wave transmission while maintaining data transmission capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces vibration signals as an intermediary medium for data transmission. Instead of directly transmitting data through wireless or wired electrical connections, the system uses vibration patterns generated by a vibration generation unit as a mediator to convey information through the touch panel's vibration detection capability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If wired communication (USB connection, wired LAN) is used to transmit arbitrary data to the touch panel apparatus, then data transmission capability is improved, but security risks increase due to unauthorized device connections
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces electrical connection-based communication with a mechanical vibration-based system. By requiring physical contact to generate vibrations for data transmission, the system inherently restricts access to devices that can physically contact the touch panel, eliminating security vulnerabilities associated with unauthorized USB or wired LAN connections.
3Ease of operation
If conventional vibration detection methods are used in touch panels, then simple coordinate input is achieved, but the ability to transmit arbitrary data with large data size and arbitrary commands is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments data into multiple vibration signals with different patterns, frequencies, or amplitudes. The vibration generation unit divides arbitrary data into discrete vibration events that can be detected sequentially by the touch panel, enabling transmission of large data sizes and complex commands beyond simple coordinate input.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses periodic vibration patterns to encode data. The vibration generation unit generates repeated vibration cycles with specific periods and amplitudes that represent different data elements, allowing the touch panel to distinguish between various types of information (coordinates, commands, text) through pattern recognition.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables secure and error-reduced transmission of arbitrary data to touch panel apparatuses without the need for complex connection settings, using vibration patterns to encode and decode data, thus ensuring reliable and secure data transfer.
Implementation Method 1
a vibration generation unit configured to generate vibrations corresponding to a pattern of the vibration signal; and a touch panel apparatus including a resistive film-type touch panel inputting the vibrations upon receiving a contact
Implementation Method 2
a signal conversion unit configured to convert, into a detection signal, a voltage level detected corresponding to a contact and a non-contact between two resistive films of the resistive film-type touch panel based on the inputted vibrations
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AI summary
A data transmission system is disclosed, which transmits data via a touch panel capable of detecting vibrations, the system having: a portable apparatus including a vibration conversion unit configured to convert arbitrary data into a vibration signal, and a vibration generation unit configured to generate vibrations corresponding to a pattern of the vibration signal; and a touch panel apparatus including a resistive film-type touch panel configured to input the vibrations upon receiving a contact of the portable apparatus, a signal conversion unit configured to convert, into a detection signal, a voltage level detected corresponding to a contact and a non-contact between resistive films of the resistive film-type touch panel based on the inputted vibrations, and a data detection unit configured to detect the data based on a pattern of the detection signal.