VR Headband USB-C Circuit for Audio, Data, and Charging Integration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing VR headsets lack integration of advanced audio, data transmission, and charging functions, resulting in cumbersome designs that compromise sound quality, data transmission efficiency, and battery life.

Innovation Solution

A VR headband with an integrated control circuit that includes a DSP audio circuit, data transmission circuit, and charging circuit, utilizing a USB-C base and transmission line to optimize audio signals, facilitate data transmission, and manage power, allowing for simultaneous charging and data transfer without the need for multiple connections.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If multiple separate connections are used for audio, data transmission, and charging, then each function can be independently optimized, but the device complexity and number of connections increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefunction optimizationVSAvoidnumber of connections
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines audio, data transmission, and charging functions into a single integrated USB-C connection. The USB-C base integrates multiple circuit interfaces that can simultaneously handle audio signals, data transmission, and power delivery, eliminating the need for separate connections for each function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The USB-C connection is designed as a universal interface that can perform multiple functions simultaneously - audio output, data transmission, and power charging. The control circuit automatically switches and manages different signal types through the same physical connection, making the interface multi-functional.

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

2Reliability

If multiple separate components are used for audio, data transmission, and charging, then each component can be independently designed, but the overall device weight and size increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomponent design flexibilityVSAvoidheadband weight
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges audio circuits, data transmission circuits, and charging circuits into a single integrated control circuit board. This consolidation reduces the total number of separate components, minimizing the overall weight and size of the headband while maintaining all required functions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The USB-C base is designed as a universal multi-functional component that handles audio, data, and power functions through a single interface structure, eliminating the need for multiple separate components and reducing overall device mass.

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

3Reliability

If advanced audio processing is implemented, then sound quality improves, but energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesound qualityVSAvoidaudio circuit energy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The DSP audio circuit implements feedback mechanisms that monitor and adjust audio processing in real-time based on actual usage conditions. The system dynamically optimizes processing intensity and power consumption based on audio signal characteristics, ensuring high sound quality while minimizing unnecessary energy expenditure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

4Productivity

If high-speed data transmission is implemented, then data transmission efficiency improves, but electromagnetic interference increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission efficiencyVSAvoidelectromagnetic interference
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The control circuit acts as an intermediary between the USB-C base and transmission line, implementing signal conditioning and filtering that reduces electromagnetic interference while maintaining high-speed data transmission capabilities. The circuit includes shielding and grounding structures that mitigate interference.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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

The solution enhances sound quality, improves data transmission efficiency, and extends battery life by integrating audio, data transmission, and charging functions into a single, lightweight design, providing a more intelligent and convenient user experience.

Implementation Method 1

a charging circuit, where an input end of the charging circuit is connected to the USB-C base, an output end of the charging circuit is connected to a rechargeable battery in the power storage component, and the charging circuit is configured to buck a high voltage inputted by the USB-C base and then output a bucked voltage to the rechargeable battery

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectBuck conversion:

Implementation Method 2

a discharging circuit, where an input end of the discharging circuit is connected to the rechargeable battery, an output end of the discharging circuit is connected to the transmission line, and the discharging circuit is configured to boost a voltage outputted by the rechargeable battery and then output a boosted voltage to the transmission line

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectBoost conversion:

Implementation Method 3

a data transmission circuit, where an input end of the data transmission circuit is connected to a USB-C base on the power storage component, an output end of the data transmission circuit is connected to the transmission line, and the data transmission circuit is configured to convert a differential signal inputted by the USB-C base and then output a converted signal to the transmission line

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSignal conversion:

Data Source

PatentUS20240201939A1VR headband having audio, data transmission, and charging functions, and control circuit
Publication Date: 2024.06.20 SHENZHEN KIWI DESIGN CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed is a VR headband having audio, data transmission, and charging functions, and a control circuit. The VR headband includes a headband body and a power storage component, a transmission line, and an earphone integrally disposed on the headband body. The control circuit includes a DSP audio circuit, a data transmission circuit, a charging circuit, and a discharging circuit. The DSP audio circuit is configured to perform signal optimization on audio data inputted by VR glasses; the data transmission circuit is configured to convert a differential signal inputted by a USB-C base on the power storage component; the charging circuit is configured to buck a high voltage inputted by the USB-C base; and the discharging circuit is configured to boost a voltage outputted by the rechargeable battery. The present invention has the advantages of convenient charging, data transmission, and audio reception of the VR glasses.