Battery Electrodynamic Parameter Calculation for Real-Time Chips

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for calculating electrodynamic parameters of electrochemical systems, such as batteries, are computationally intensive and resource-demanding, making real-time processing on a chip impractical and costly.

Innovation Solution

A hardware- and software-based accelerator system, including co-processors, is employed to efficiently calculate electrodynamic parameters using optimized algorithms and reduced memory usage, enabling real-time processing on a chip.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If existing methods for calculating electrodynamic parameters are used, then calculation accuracy is maintained, but computational intensity and resource requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrodynamic parameter calculation accuracyVSAvoidcomputational resource requirements
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the computational task by separating the electrochemical system modeling from the electrodynamic parameter calculation. The electrochemical system is represented by equivalent circuit models with simplified components, while the electrodynamic parameters are calculated using dedicated computational algorithms that process only the essential electrical measurements, reducing overall computational complexity while maintaining accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameters used in calculations by using equivalent circuit models with simplified electrical components (resistors, capacitors, inductors) to represent the electrochemical system. This transformation allows complex electrochemical phenomena to be analyzed using standard electrical engineering parameters and well-established calculation methods, reducing computational intensity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Speed

If real-time processing on a chip is implemented, then processing speed improves, but device complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparameter calculation speedVSAvoidchip implementation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces complex real-time computational systems with a simplified measurement and calculation approach. Instead of using intensive real-time numerical simulations on chips, the system uses straightforward electrical measurements (voltage, current, impedance) combined with established electrodynamic equations, achieving real-time processing through simpler means.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates simplified equivalent circuit models that copy the essential electrical characteristics of the electrochemical system without replicating its complex physical structure. These equivalent models allow real-time parameter extraction through standard electrical measurements, avoiding the need for complex real-time modeling on chips.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Productivity

If computational intensity is reduced, then processing efficiency improves, but calculation accuracy may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparameter calculation efficiencyVSAvoidelectrodynamic parameter accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts only the essential electrical parameters (voltage, current, impedance) from the complex electrochemical system and uses these simplified measurements for parameter calculation. By focusing on the key electrical characteristics and using them in direct electrodynamic equations, the system achieves both high efficiency and maintained accuracy, avoiding unnecessary computational complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Data Source

PatentUS20250321279A1Methods, apparatus, and systems for generating computational electrodynamic parameters of an electrochemical system
Publication Date: 2025.10.16 IONTRA INC
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AI summary

Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for calculating parameters, such as electrodynamic parameters of a battery or other electrochemical system. A system includes a sequencing, programmable core (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU)) or other digital logic which is used to control a state machine of the system. One or more digital logic accelerators (e.g., co-processor or math co-processor) blocks may be used in operable communication with at least one accelerator module, wherein the at least one accelerator module is configured to provide an input to the CPU that is used in calculating the electrodynamic parameter of the battery.