Wearable Organizer with Inductive Charging and Control Unit

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a lack of effective organization and storage solutions for wearable electronic devices, such as Bluetooth earpieces, which often result in a disorganized and cluttered space due to their recharging requirements, hindering user expansion of their collection and compromising fashion and functionality.

Innovation Solution

A wearable organizer system featuring a support mechanism for secure placement and charging of multiple devices, incorporating inductive charging and intelligent control units to manage power delivery and compatibility, allowing for organized display and efficient recharging without the need for individual dedicated chargers.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If wearable devices are placed in a jewelry box for organization, then organization is improved, but recharging capability is lost

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveorganizationVSAvoidrecharging capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The organizer is designed to perform multiple functions: it organizes wearable devices like traditional jewelry boxes while simultaneously providing recharging capability through integrated charging circuits and power delivery, eliminating the need to choose between organization and recharging

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines the organization function of a jewelry box with the recharging function of a power bank into a single integrated device, merging previously separate functions into one unified system that handles both storage and power delivery

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Reliability

If dedicated rechargers are provided for each wearable device, then recharging capability is improved, but device complexity and clutter increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverecharging capabilityVSAvoidnumber of chargers
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

A single organizer unit provides universal recharging capability for multiple different wearable devices simultaneously, replacing the need for multiple dedicated chargers with one multi-functional charging station that handles various device types

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

Solution Approach 2:

Multiple individual charging functions are merged into a single integrated organizer unit, combining what would traditionally require separate chargers into one unified device that reduces clutter while maintaining full recharging capability for the entire collection

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 system provides a practical and aesthetically pleasing solution for organizing and charging wearable devices, maintaining their functionality while preventing overheating and ensuring compatibility, thus enhancing user experience and collection management.

Implementation Method 1

The organizer is equipped with a charging device which is coupled to the support mechanism. As such, delivery of power to the piece via the extension may be achieved.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectInductive charging: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS10498161B1Organizer for wearable electronic pieces
Publication Date: 2019.12.03 WFR IP LLC
  • US10498161B1 patent drawing
  • US10498161B1 patent drawing
  • US10498161B1 patent drawing

AI summary

An organizer for wearable electronic pieces or wireless communication jewelry. The pieces may be of an enhanced ergonomic form, particularly suitable for long-term wear and the organizer manages unique protocols of recharge for a potential plurality of such pieces. Additionally, charging takes place through a support mechanism which accommodates a discrete securing extension portion of a piece in a substantially matching fashion. Further, a casing of the piece is substantially displaced from the accommodating location. A charging device of the organizer is coupled to the support mechanism such that recharge of the piece may take place through a charge region of the discrete portion of the piece. Notably, the organizer is configured in such a manner that a plurality of pieces may be secured and recharged without the need for an individually dedicated and/or wire-based recharger for each and every piece in a collection of pieces.