Wearable Device Receptacle for Audio Automation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wearable devices like smart watches face inconvenience in managing audio operations and lack privacy and audio quality when using built-in speakers or separate headphones, and require cumbersome multi-device handling for cellular connectivity.
Innovation Solution
A wearable device with a receptacle for an audio device, featuring multiple transceivers and a charging system, which automatically initiates phone operations based on the audio device's position, providing built-in speaker and microphone functionality, and facilitating data sharing through a data storage device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If headphones are connected to the audio jack of the smart watch, then audio quality is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to the inconvenience of connecting headphones
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically detects when headphones are connected to the audio jack and autonomously loads the music player application and begins playback without requiring user intervention. This self-service mechanism resolves the contradiction by maintaining high audio quality through proper headphone connection while eliminating the operational burden of manual app launching and playback control.
2Ease of operation
If a built-in speaker is used, then ease of operation is improved, but audio quality and privacy deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously monitors the state of the audio jack to detect whether headphones are connected. Based on this feedback, it automatically switches between using the built-in speaker and routing audio through the connected headphones. This feedback mechanism allows the system to maintain ease of operation by always having audio output available while ensuring high audio quality and privacy by automatically selecting the superior output device when available.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple devices are used for cellular connectivity, then communication capability is improved, but device complexity increases due to cumbersome multi-device handling
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates cellular communication capabilities directly into the wearable device, merging the functions of the wearable device and cellular phone into a single integrated system. This consolidation maintains comprehensive communication capability while eliminating the complexity of managing multiple separate devices, as the wearable device can independently handle cellular calls, messages, and data transmission.
4Ease of operation
If the wearable device automatically loads phone application upon audio device removal, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases due to automated operations
Solution Approach 1:
The wearable device incorporates sensors and software that automatically detect when the audio device is removed from the receptacle and autonomously initiate phone operations such as loading the phone application or answering calls. This self-service capability resolves the contradiction by providing convenient automated call management while managing device complexity through integrated sensor-based detection and pre-programmed response protocols that streamline the automation process.
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AI summary
An apparatus includes a first transceiver of a wearable device. The first transceiver is configured to communicate using a first communication network having a first communication range. The apparatus further includes a second transceiver of the wearable device. The second transceiver is configured to communicate using a second communication network having a second communication range that is less than the first communication range. The apparatus also includes a receptacle of the wearable device. The receptacle is configured to receive an audio device that is configured to communicate with the second transceiver using the second communication network.