Welding Mask Smartphone Interworking via Bluetooth
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electronic eye protection apparatuses for welding face challenges in remote management and anti-theft functionality, particularly in noisy work environments where phone use is hindered, and in scenarios where workers are far from the managing center.
Innovation Solution
An interworking controlling method between an electronic eye protection apparatus for welding and a smartphone using Bluetooth communication, enabling remote management of data such as utilization, operation, settings, failure, and password, along with location tracking and alarm functions, through a mobile application.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional welding mask with control switches is used, then shutter operation can be controlled, but phone usage becomes difficult especially in emergency due to noise and the need to remove the mask
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a smartphone as an intermediary device that communicates with the welding mask via Bluetooth. The smartphone serves as a mediator between the user and the mask controls, allowing phone usage and mask control without removing the mask or dealing with noise issues directly at the mask controls.
Solution Approach 2:
The control functions are segmented into two separate devices: the welding mask handles eye protection and basic controls, while the smartphone handles communication, additional controls, and emergency functions. This segmentation allows each device to optimize its specific function without interference.
2Adaptability or versatility
If workers are located far from the managing center, then remote control capability is needed, but conventional systems lack long-distance communication functionality
Solution Approach 1:
The smartphone application serves multiple functions: it acts as a remote control for the welding mask, provides communication interface, enables location tracking via GPS, and offers emergency contact capabilities. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate dedicated remote control hardware.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces complex mechanical or dedicated electronic remote control systems with a software-based solution running on a smartphone. The Bluetooth communication and mobile application substitute for specialized hardware, simplifying the overall system while enabling remote functionality.
3Extent of automation
If Bluetooth communication and mobile application are implemented, then remote management and control are enabled, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically establishes Bluetooth connections, synchronizes data between the mask and smartphone, and performs control operations without requiring manual configuration or complex setup procedures. The automated pairing and data transfer reduce the perceived complexity for users.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables remote control of workers across long distances, enhances usability by allowing phone use without removing the shield, and provides effective anti-theft measures by tracking and securing the apparatus.
Implementation Method 1
transceiving various data on the electronic eye protection apparatus for welding by interworking said smartphone and said electronic eye protection apparatus for welding with Bluetooth communication system
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to the interworking controlling method of an electronic eye protection apparatus for welding and a smartphone, or more specifically, it relates to the interworking controlling method of an electronic eye protection apparatus for welding and a smartphone, which enables remote management from a smartphone by interworking history state data on utilization, operation, settings, failure of the electronic eye protection apparatus for welding, and which enables location searching and anti-theft function such as password setting of electronic eye protection apparatus for welding with a smartphone.