Wearable Pack Assembly for Hands-Free Mobile Device Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing body cameras are expensive, bulky, and single-purpose, making them inconvenient for users who want to record activities without the need to manually operate a mobile device, which can lead to accidents and device damage.
Innovation Solution
A wearable pack assembly for mobile devices with a harness and pack that allows users to view and operate the touchscreen and camera without manually holding the device, featuring a windowed pocket, door, and strap assembly for secure attachment to the torso or leg, enabling hands-free operation and protection from external damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a dedicated body camera is used, then recording functionality is improved, but cost and device bulk increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by using a mobile device that serves multiple functions (camera, smartphone, communication device) instead of a dedicated single-purpose body camera. The mobile device's camera component performs recording while the device itself provides additional functionalities, eliminating the need for a separate dedicated camera unit.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the recording function with a mobile device that the user already carries and operates. By combining the body camera function with the mobile device's existing camera and integrating it into a wearable pouch system, the solution eliminates the need for a separate dedicated camera device.
2Ease of operation
If a mobile device is held by hand for recording, then recording flexibility is improved, but safety and device protection worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the mobile device from the user's hands by placing it in a wearable pouch that can be attached to the body. This separation allows the device to be secured safely while still enabling recording operations through the pouch's window and access mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The wearable pouch acts as an intermediary between the user and the mobile device. It provides protected housing with controlled access points (window, opening) that enable operation while shielding the device from physical damage and environmental hazards.
3Ease of operation
If the touchscreen is fully exposed in the pouch, then ease of operation is improved, but device protection worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch applies local quality by providing different levels of protection and access across different areas. The touchscreen area has a transparent window for viewing and touching, while other areas are fully enclosed for protection. This localized differentiation allows operation where needed while maintaining protection where possible.
Solution Approach 2:
The pouch uses a flexible transparent window or film over the touchscreen area that allows touch input while providing a protective barrier. This thin film enables operational accessibility while shielding the touchscreen from direct exposure to external contaminants and physical damage.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If the camera lens is fully covered by the pouch, then device protection is improved, but recording capability worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch provides localized protection by leaving the camera lens area uncovered or with a clear aperture, while protecting other portions of the device. This selective approach ensures recording capability is maintained at the lens position while providing comprehensive protection elsewhere.
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AI summary
A wearable pack assembly for a mobile device having a touchscreen and a camera. The wearable pack assembly includes a harness and a pack. The harness includes a base and a strap assembly configured to be worn by a wearer. The pack is removably coupled to the base and includes a windowed pocket and a door. The windowed pocket includes an inlet configured to receive the mobile device and a window configured to enable viewing and touching of the touchscreen and taking of pictures and video with the camera from the windowed pocket through the window. The door is movable between an open position away from the windowed pocket and a closed position partially covering the windowed pocket and leaving a portion of the window uncovered.