Vibration Waveform Matching for Device Information Exchange

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional methods for exchanging digital business cards or information between electronic devices are cumbersome and inconvenient, especially in large gatherings, as they require complex operations and are prone to errors.

Innovation Solution

An information exchange method that involves simultaneously shaking two electronic devices to record and compare their vibration waveforms, determining matching patterns to facilitate the transfer of information, utilizing embedded vibration sensors like g sensors without increasing costs, and comparing time intervals and amplitude differences to ensure accurate matching.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If conventional methods are used to exchange digital business cards between electronic devices, then information can be exchanged, but the operation is complicated and inconvenient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of information exchange operationVSAvoidcomplexity of exchange process
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses vibration sensors to detect and compare vibration waveforms generated by shaking electronic devices. This mechanical vibration approach converts a complex multi-step digital exchange process into a simple physical shaking action, where the vibration sensor captures the unique vibration signature of each device and matches it with incoming vibrations to establish connection and enable information exchange.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #18Mechanical vibration

2Productivity

If conventional digital business card exchange methods are used, then information can be transferred, but the process is time-consuming in large gatherings

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespeed of information exchangeVSAvoidtime required for exchange operation
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables rapid information exchange by skipping traditional complex pairing and connection steps. The vibration matching mechanism allows devices to quickly establish connection through simple waveform comparison, dramatically reducing the time required for information exchange in large gatherings or social events.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #21Skipping (Rushing through)

3Ease of operation

If vibration sensors are used to detect vibration waveforms, then information exchange becomes simpler and faster, but the matching accuracy must be ensured

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimplicity of exchange processVSAvoidaccuracy of vibration waveform matching
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the vibration sensor continuously monitors and compares vibration waveforms in real-time. The system adjusts and refines the matching process by analyzing the similarity between outgoing and incoming vibration patterns, ensuring accurate device identification and connection establishment while maintaining operational simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

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 quick and accurate exchange of digital information, such as business cards, files, or photos, by simplifying the process and reducing the likelihood of mistakes through vibration-based matching, utilizing existing sensors in electronic devices.

Implementation Method 1

recording a first vibration waveform of the first electronic device and recording a second vibration waveform of the second electronic device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVibration: Vibration

Data Source

PatentUS9320068B2Information exchange method and information exchange system
Publication Date: 2016.04.19 WISTRON CORP
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AI summary

An information exchange method includes steps of shaking a first electronic device and a second electronic device simultaneously; recording a first vibration waveform of the first electronic device and recording a second vibration waveform of the second electronic device; determining whether the first vibration waveform and the second vibration waveform match each other; and transmitting a first information related to the first electronic device to the second electronic device when the first vibration waveform and the second vibration waveform match each other.