Wireless Data Transfer via Media Card Slot Intermediary
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current digital devices require hard-wired connections or card removal to transfer data, and wireless media cards have limited range and power consumption issues, leading to battery life reduction and design constraints.
Innovation Solution
A system using a media card connection cable with a pseudo media card and processing circuit that shares a media card for data transfer, incorporating a wireless source for longer-range transmission and a power circuit with a battery to overcome these limitations, allowing data transfer without card removal and with extended battery life.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If wireless media cards are used for data transfer, then wireless transmission capability is improved, but transmission range is limited and power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an external processing circuit as an intermediary device that mediates between the media card and the wireless transmission function. The processing circuit handles the wireless communication and power management, while the media card remains a simple storage device. This separation allows wireless capability to be added without forcing the media card itself to consume excessive power or be limited by its small form factor.
2Adaptability or versatility
If wireless media cards are used for data transfer, then wireless transmission capability is improved, but transmission range is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent moves the wireless transmission function from the two-dimensional constraint of the media card to an external processing circuit that exists in a separate dimensional space. This external circuit can be positioned optimally for wireless communication without being constrained by the media card's small form factor, thereby extending transmission range.
3Reliability
If tethered serial connection is used for data transfer, then data transfer reliability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical tethered connection (physical cable) with a wireless electronic connection. The processing circuit establishes wireless communication with the media card, eliminating the need for physical plugging and unplugging of cables while maintaining data transfer reliability through established wireless communication protocols.
4Ease of operation
If media card is removed for data transfer, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a self-service system where the media card remains installed in the device and the processing circuit automatically handles wireless data transfer. The system self-manages the connection and transmission processes without requiring the user to physically remove or insert the media card, thereby maintaining ease of operation while avoiding the complexity of removable card handling.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for sending files or other data wirelessly from a host digital device to an external digital location by, for example, utilizing the host device's existing media card slot. One embodiment of a system and method is able to connect to a host digital device by using a media card connection cable that may comprise a pseudo media card and a connection cable. The cable is connected to a processing circuit. In an exemplary embodiment, the processing circuit may share the use of at least one media card that may store data from the host device. An exemplary embodiment of the processing circuit may be in electrical communication with at least one wireless source such that the at least one wireless source is adapted to transmit an image or other data to a desired external location or locations.