Configurable Battery Pack Control for Multi-Appliance IoT Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The development of electric appliances capable of IoT requires increased effort for individual programming and adaptation, particularly in enabling control via firmware, with existing technologies lacking a simple and flexible method for controlling diverse electric appliances using a generic battery pack.
Innovation Solution
A method where a generic software is stored on a battery pack, allowing configuration based on user input and identification information, enabling the battery pack to control specific electric appliances by determining and transferring configuration information wirelessly for specific control operations, including PWM control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a generic battery pack is used to control multiple electric appliances, then the adaptability and versatility are improved, but the device complexity increases due to the need for configuration management and software adaptation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-storing multiple appliance-specific configuration files in the battery pack before actual use. When the battery pack is connected to an appliance, it automatically retrieves and applies the appropriate pre-stored configuration, eliminating the need for real-time configuration management and reducing operational complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The battery pack implements self-service by automatically detecting the connected appliance type and selecting the corresponding pre-stored configuration file without requiring external intervention. The system autonomously adapts its control parameters and communication protocols based on the detected appliance, simplifying the user experience while maintaining high adaptability.
2Manufacturing precision
If individual programming is performed for each electric appliance, then the control precision is improved, but the manufacturing effort and time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements universality by creating a single battery pack platform capable of controlling multiple different appliance types through pre-stored configurations. Instead of developing separate control systems for each appliance, the universal battery pack uses appliance-specific configuration files to achieve precise control, significantly reducing manufacturing effort while maintaining control precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies parameter changes by storing multiple sets of control parameters, communication protocols, and configuration data for different appliance types. The battery pack dynamically switches between these parameter sets based on the detected appliance type, enabling precise control adaptation without requiring physical reconfiguration or reprogramming of the hardware.
3Ease of operation
If a generic software is configured for specific appliances, then the ease of operation is improved, but the loss of time increases during the configuration process
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves this contradiction by performing configuration preparation in advance during manufacturing. Multiple appliance-specific configurations are pre-loaded into the battery pack's memory, so that during operation, the system only needs to retrieve and apply the appropriate pre-configured settings, eliminating time-consuming real-time configuration while maintaining ease of operation.
Data Source
AI summary
According to a method for controlling a first electric appliance (4) by means of a battery pack (1), which is selectively connectable to the first electric appliance (4) and at least one second electric appliance, a generic software for controlling the first electric appliance (4) and the at least one second electric appliance is stored on a storage element of the battery pack (1). A user input is captured and configuration information is determined depending on the user input. The configuration information is transferred to the battery pack (1) by means of an external computer system (10). The software is configured according to the configuration information and the first electric appliance (4) is controlled by means of the battery pack (1) by execution of the configured software.