VR Glasses Data Cable Universal Interface Design

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Solution Overview

Problem

Virtual reality glasses experience jitter and sway due to incompatible sizes and specifications of external electronic devices, affecting user immersion and comfort.

Innovation Solution

A data connection cable with a first connecting plug and a second connecting plug, designed to fit various interfaces, including USB Type-C and Lightning, securely attached to the virtual reality glasses and external devices via a fastening structure with a receiving space and protruding block, allowing for easy detachment and replacement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If external electronic devices with different sizes and specifications are used with virtual reality glasses, then the compatibility and versatility are improved, but the stability and reliability deteriorate due to jitter and sway

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompatibility with different external electronic devicesVSAvoidstability during usage
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal connection cable system with multiple interface types (USB Type-C, Lightning, Micro USB) integrated into a single cable assembly. The connection cable includes different plug types at each end, allowing it to adapt to various external electronic devices while maintaining stable connections. This multi-functional design enables the virtual reality glasses to work with different devices without compromising stability, as each interface type is specifically designed for its corresponding device standard.

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

2Reliability

If a fixed connection structure is used for external electronic devices, then the stability is improved, but the adaptability to different device sizes and specifications deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestability of connectionVSAvoidcompatibility with different device specifications
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a dynamic connection system where the connection cable can be selectively configured with different interface types based on the external electronic device being used. The fastening structure includes adjustable components that can accommodate various device sizes and shapes. This dynamic adaptability allows the system to maintain stable connections across different device specifications by adjusting the connection configuration rather than using a fixed rigid structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple interface types are integrated into the connection cable, then the versatility is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesupport for multiple interface typesVSAvoidstructure of connection cable
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple interface types into a single integrated connection cable assembly. Rather than providing separate cables for each interface type, the invention merges USB Type-C, Lightning, and Micro USB interfaces into one cable structure with different plugs at each end. This consolidation reduces the number of separate components needed and simplifies the user experience, as users only need one cable type to connect to various external electronic devices, thereby managing complexity through integration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentEP3432053B1Data connection cable for virtual reality glasses and apparatus including the same
Publication Date: 2022.12.14 BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO LTD
  • EP3432053B1 patent drawingFigure 1~2
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  • EP3432053B1 patent drawingFigure 5A~5B

AI summary

A data connection cable (2) for virtual reality glasses (200) and an apparatus including the same are provided. The data connection cable (2) includes a first connecting plug (21) at a first end (A), the first connecting plug (21) being fitted to a first interface (11) on the virtual reality glasses (100), such that the data connection cable (2) is detachably connected to the virtual reality glasses (100), and a second connecting plug (22) at a second end (B), the second connecting plug (22) being fitted to a second interface (201) of an external electronic device (200) assembled to the virtual reality glasses (100). The data connection cable (2) may be detachably connected to the glasses body (1) of the virtual reality glasses (100) so that the user can replace the data connection cable (2) for the virtual reality glasses (100) according to the interface type of the external electronic device (200) so as to accommodate to external electronic devices (200) of different interface types.