Wearable Device Mounting Structure for Hands-Free Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable computing devices often cause physiological stress, restrict user mobility, and occupy hands, leading to accidents and fatigue due to the need for prolonged holding.
Innovation Solution
A wearable portable device holding apparatus with adjustable straps and articulation mechanisms that secure the device to the user's torso, allowing hands-free operation by distributing the device's weight and maintaining a secure, adjustable position.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the portable device is held in the user's hand, then the device can be easily operated and positioned, but the user experiences physiological stress, hand fatigue, and restricted mobility during prolonged use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the device-holding function from the user's hand by introducing a separate wearable apparatus (chest strap or wristband) that carries the portable device. This transfers the weight-bearing responsibility from the hand to the torso or wrist, eliminating hand fatigue while maintaining device accessibility and operability.
Solution Approach 2:
The wearable apparatus serves as an intermediary between the user's body and the portable device. It provides a stable mounting platform that distributes weight across larger body areas (chest or wrist), reducing physiological stress while keeping the device positioned for easy access and operation.
2Ease of operation
If the portable device is held in the user's hand, then the device can be readily accessed and used, but the user's hands are occupied, restricting their ability to perform other tasks
Solution Approach 1:
By extracting the device from hand-held position and mounting it on the wearable apparatus, the user's hands are freed for other tasks. The device remains easily accessible through the wearable's positioning and can be operated using one hand or even automatically, while the other hand is available for additional activities.
Solution Approach 2:
The wearable apparatus enables multi-functionality by allowing the user to simultaneously carry the portable device while performing other hand-based tasks. The device can be accessed and operated while the hands remain free for writing, manipulating objects, or other activities, thereby increasing overall task versatility.
3Ease of operation
If the portable device is held in the user's hand, then the device can be positioned for use, but the user's concentration is occupied by grasping and articulating the device
Solution Approach 1:
The wearable apparatus extracts the device-positioning function from active hand manipulation. Once mounted, the device maintains its position through the wearable's mechanical structure rather than continuous hand grasping. This frees the user's concentration from monitoring hand position and articulation, allowing full attention to be directed toward device content and tasks.
4Ease of operation
If the portable device is held in the user's hand, then the device can be easily carried, but prolonged holding causes accidents and inability to speedily accomplish tasks
Solution Approach 1:
The wearable apparatus extracts the device-carrying function from the hand, providing a stable, secure mounting that prevents accidental drops. The device is firmly attached to the user's body through the wearable's securing mechanisms, eliminating the risk of hand slips while maintaining easy accessibility and portability during movement.
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AI summary
Apparatuses and systems for providing a hands-free portable device positioning are described herein. One wearable portable computing device holding apparatus includes a set of straps that include strap portions that are positioned over shoulders of a wearer, back portions that each extend down a back side of the wearer, and a front portion that extends down a front side of the wearer to secure the apparatus to a torso of the wearer. One apparatus includes a plurality of elongate portable computing device moving members each having a direction of elongation there along, wherein a first one of the elongate portable computing device moving members has a first end attached to a first one of the set of straps along the front portion.