Wireless Transmission System Using Docking Station for Thin Computers
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Solution Overview
Problem
The reduction in input/output interfaces on notebook computers limits the ability to transmit data or screen information wirelessly from smartphones to desktop or notebook computers, necessitating the use of USB transmission lines or cloud intermediaries, especially for large image and video files.
Innovation Solution
A wireless transmission system utilizing a docking station that connects a mobile electronic device to a computer via Bluetooth Low Energy signals and Wi-Fi, allowing for the transfer of screen information and files between devices, even when physical interfaces are absent, through a file transmission program and camera data processing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of moving object
If the number of input/output interfaces on notebook computers is reduced to make computers thinner, then the portability and aesthetic design are improved, but the ability to transmit data and screen information wirelessly between computers and mobile devices deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a docking station as an intermediary device that bridges the computer and mobile electronic device. The docking station receives the mobile device, establishes wireless connections (Bluetooth Low Energy and Wi-Fi), and enables data transmission between the computer and mobile device without requiring physical interfaces on the thin computer body.
2Adaptability or versatility
If USB transmission lines are used to transmit data between smartphone and computer, then data transmission capability is maintained, but the convenience and wireless nature of transmission deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical USB connection system with a wireless communication system. The docking station establishes Bluetooth Low Energy connections for initial pairing and Wi-Fi connections for data transmission, eliminating the need for physical USB cables while maintaining robust data transmission capability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If cloud intermediaries are used to upload and download data, then data transmission between devices is enabled, but transmission time and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The docking station serves as a direct intermediary between the computer and mobile device, enabling peer-to-peer data transmission. This eliminates the need to route data through cloud servers, significantly reducing transmission time and energy consumption by establishing a direct communication path.
4Length of moving object
If physical USB interfaces are removed from notebook computers, then device portability is improved, but the reliability of data transmission connections deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The docking station provides universal connectivity by supporting multiple communication protocols (Bluetooth Low Energy for device discovery and pairing, Wi-Fi for data transmission). This multi-functional approach ensures reliable data transmission while allowing the computer itself to remain interface-free and portable.
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AI summary
Disclosed is a wireless transmission system, including a mobile electronic device with first screen information, a computer with second screen information, and a docking station coupled to the computer. When accommodating the mobile electronic device, the docking station transmits an electrical signal to the mobile electronic device, wherein the computer confirms that the mobile electronic device is located on the docking station according to a Bluetooth Low Energy signal sent by the mobile electronic device, the computer transmits Wi-Fi service set identification information to the mobile electronic device through a Bluetooth Low Energy protocol, the computer and the mobile electronic device are connected to the same Wi-Fi access point, and the mobile electronic device sends the first screen information back to the computer. Accordingly, the problem that the computer and the mobile electronic device cannot transmit data or screen information to each other through a transmission line is solved.