Wearable Communication via Host Mediator and Antenna Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wearable computing devices face challenges in efficiently managing communications between the device and remote systems, particularly in optimizing message delivery and network connectivity while maintaining a compact and aesthetically pleasing form factor.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for managing communications between a wearable computing device and remote devices via a host computing device, which includes providing a message handling service for immediate or deferred message delivery, using a personal area networking interface, and integrating radio antennas within eyeglasses frames for enhanced connectivity and signal strength.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a wearable computing device directly communicates with remote systems, then network connectivity and communication efficiency are improved, but device complexity and power consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a host computing device as an intermediary between the wearable device and remote systems. The host device handles complex communication protocols, message routing, and network management, while the wearable device focuses on generating and sending messages. This mediator approach simplifies the wearable device's communication stack while maintaining reliable network connectivity through the host's comprehensive communication capabilities.
2Speed
If immediate message delivery is implemented, then communication responsiveness is improved, but power consumption and network traffic increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic message delivery where the delivery timing and method are adjusted based on current conditions. Messages can be delivered immediately when urgency is high or network conditions are favorable, while less critical messages are deferred or batched. The system dynamically selects between immediate delivery, deferred delivery, and batching strategies to optimize the balance between responsiveness and power consumption.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple communication protocols are supported, then adaptability to different remote systems is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The host computing device serves as a protocol translation layer, supporting multiple communication protocols and formats. The wearable device uses a simplified protocol to communicate with the host, which then handles protocol conversion and adaptation when communicating with various remote systems. This approach provides broad protocol compatibility while keeping the wearable device's communication stack simple.
4Use of energy by moving object
If message queuing and deferred delivery are implemented, then power consumption is reduced, but communication delay increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the deferred delivery period based on message priority, current network conditions, and power state. High-priority messages may be delivered immediately or with minimal delay, while lower-priority messages are queued for deferred delivery. The deferred delivery period can be adjusted in real-time to balance power savings against acceptable delay thresholds for different message types.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for managing communications between a wearable computing device and at least one remote computing device, using a host computing device. The host computing device provides a message handling service that receives one or more messages directed to the wearable computing device from the remote computing device, or directed to the remote computing device from the wearable computing device, and, for each of the one or more messages, determines an action associated with the respective message; and takes the action for each of the one or more messages.