Wireless Communication Device Dual Memory Architecture

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current wireless communication devices lack efficient power management and data transfer capabilities, particularly in scenarios where traditional power sources are unavailable, and existing technologies struggle to seamlessly integrate NFC and SD interfaces for multi-device communication.

Innovation Solution

A wireless communication device with a dual-memory architecture, featuring a first interface for connection to a host device via SD, a wireless antenna for power generation, and a second interface for NFC communication, enabling data transfer between devices without continuous host power supply.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a wireless communication device uses traditional power sources, then it can maintain continuous operation and data transfer, but it lacks portability and requires physical connection to host devices

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveportabilityVSAvoidcontinuous operation
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical power connection (physical cables and power sources) with wireless electromagnetic energy transmission. The wireless communication device receives power wirelessly through electromagnetic fields, eliminating the need for physical connections while maintaining continuous operation capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The device integrates multiple functions into a single portable unit: it serves as both a communication device and a power-receiving device. The wireless power reception capability allows the same device to operate independently without host device power supply, enhancing portability while maintaining reliability.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If a wireless communication device integrates both SD and NFC interfaces, then it enables multi-device communication and data transfer, but it increases device complexity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemulti-device communicationVSAvoidinterface integration
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the communication functionality into distinct segments: SD interface for high-speed data transfer and NFC interface for近距离 communication and power reception. Each interface operates independently with its own protocol stack, allowing complex multi-device communication while managing complexity through modular design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The wireless communication device acts as an intermediary between different types of devices. It can receive data from SD cards, transfer via NFC, and communicate with various host devices using appropriate protocols, thereby enabling multi-device communication without requiring direct integration between all device types.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Ease of operation

If a wireless communication device operates without host power supply, then it achieves greater portability and independence, but it faces challenges in power management and energy sustainability

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveindependenceVSAvoidpower management
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The device performs self-powering by receiving wireless electromagnetic energy directly. It manages its own power consumption by optimizing transmission/reception cycles, buffering data operations, and controlling NFC/SD interface activities based on available energy, thereby achieving independence while managing power sustainability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The wireless communication device operates in periodic cycles: receiving electromagnetic energy bursts, buffering data, performing communication operations, and repeating. This periodic operation pattern allows the device to accumulate sufficient energy for each operation cycle, managing power consumption sustainably while maintaining independence.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

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

Enables reliable data transfer and operation of wireless communication devices even without traditional power sources, facilitating NFC-based communication and enhancing interoperability between devices in various gaming and memory systems.

Implementation Method 1

a wireless antenna that generates power based on a radio wave from a second host device different from the first host device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS10432035B2Wireless communication device, method for controlling wireless communication device, game system, and memory system
Publication Date: 2019.10.01 KIOXIA CORP
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AI summary

According to one embodiment, a wireless communication device includes a first interface, a first memory, a wireless antenna, a second memory and a second interface. The first interface is capable to electrically connect to a first host device. The first interface communicates with the first host device in accordance with an SD interface. The first memory includes a nonvolatile memory which operates based on power supplied through the first interface from the first host device. The wireless antenna generates power based on a radio wave from a second host device. The second memory is capable to operate based on power generated by the wireless antenna. The second memory has a memory capacity lower than the first memory. The second interface is capable to operate based on power generated by the wireless antenna. The second interface is connected to the second memory and the first interface.