Cinematography Battery Pack NFC/RFID Interface for Reliable Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional cinematography battery pack management methods are cumbersome, resource-intensive, and prone to interference due to bandwidth constraints, especially in fast-paced production environments, where wireless signals are compromised.
Innovation Solution
A dual-interface NFC/RFID chip system is integrated into cinematography battery packs, enabling efficient data transmission and control through proximity tag modules, reducing power consumption and equipment size, and avoiding frequency conflicts with Wi-Fi signals by using NFC/RFID technology.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If traditional Wi-Fi circuits are used for battery pack communication, then data transmission capability is provided, but power consumption increases and device size increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the communication parameter from Wi-Fi (2.4GHz/5GHz radio frequency) to NFC/RFID (13.56MHz for NFC, various frequencies for RFID), fundamentally altering the operating frequency band to achieve lower power consumption and reduced interference while maintaining data transmission capability
2Volume of moving object
If Wi-Fi chips are integrated into battery packs, then wireless communication capability is achieved, but the size of wireless communication assemblies increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from Wi-Fi communication architecture to NFC/RFID communication architecture, changing the fundamental operating parameters including frequency, modulation scheme, and communication protocol, thereby reducing assembly size while improving signal reliability in congested environments
3Loss of information
If Wi-Fi signals are used for data transmission, then data transmission capability is provided, but bandwidth constraints cause interference and reliability issues
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the communication frequency parameter from Wi-Fi bands (2.4GHz, 5GHz) to NFC/RFID bands (13.56MHz for NFC, LF/HF/UHF for RFID), moving to less congested frequency bands that reduce interference and improve data transmission integrity while simplifying the communication system
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
This solution streamlines battery pack management, allowing for effortless access to critical data and control functions using portable devices like smartphones, enhancing workflow efficiency and energy efficiency while preventing interference, making it suitable for large-scale cinematic productions.
Implementation Method 1
a near field communication/radio frequency identification (NFC/RFID) chip configured to transmit data for the cinematography battery pack
Implementation Method 2
a near field communication/radio frequency identification (NFC/RFID) chip configured to transmit data for the cinematography battery pack
Data Source
AI summary
A system for interfacing with a cinematography battery pack includes a proximity tag module configured to control the function(s) of the cinematography battery pack. A NFC/RFID chip is configured to transmit data for the cinematography battery pack. The NFC/RFID chip is configured to receive instructions to control the function(s) of the cinematography battery pack. A microcontroller (MCU) is in communication with the NFC/RFID chip. The MCU is configured to provide the data for the cinematography battery pack to the NFC/RFID chip. The MCU is configured to receive the instructions to control the function(s) of the cinematography battery pack from the NFC/RFID chip. A proximity tag read/write device includes a control module configured to receive the data for the cinematography battery pack from the NFC/RFID chip. The control module is configured to transmit the instructions to the NFC/RFID chip to control the function(s) of the cinematography battery pack.