Beam Power Redirection for Enclosed Space Delivery
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current power transmission methods lack efficiency and flexibility in delivering power to specific units within enclosed spaces, especially in scenarios where precise location and power requirements vary.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a location unit and a power beaming unit that broadcasts signals to locate and beam power to receiving units, allowing for precise power delivery based on requests, including location and power characteristics, with the ability to adjust and redirect power beams as needed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If power is beamed directly to a receiving unit without redirection, then power transmission efficiency is improved, but the system lacks flexibility when obstructions or location changes occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a beam-directing element as an intermediary component between the power source and the receiving unit. This element can redirect the power beam around obstructions or to moving receivers, maintaining both transmission efficiency and system flexibility. The beam-directing element acts as a mediator that preserves the direct beam path efficiency while adding adaptive redirection capability when needed.
2Measurement precision
If the power source continuously broadcasts signals to locate receiving units, then location accuracy is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic broadcasting of location signals at scheduled intervals rather than continuous transmission. This approach maintains sufficient location accuracy for tracking receiving units while significantly reducing energy consumption compared to continuous broadcasting. The periodic action allows the system to balance measurement precision with energy efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The receiving unit actively responds to location signals by transmitting its position information back to the power source. This self-service mechanism reduces the need for continuous active scanning by the power source, as the receiving unit provides its own location data, thereby lowering the energy consumption of the location system while maintaining accuracy.
3Productivity
If the system beams power to multiple receiving units simultaneously, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the power beam into multiple separate beams, each directed to a different receiving unit. This segmentation allows simultaneous power delivery to multiple units without requiring complex multi-source coordination. Each beam can be independently controlled and managed, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining high productivity through parallel power transmission.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements selective power beaming to only those receiving units that currently need power, rather than continuously serving all possible units. This partial action approach maintains productivity by serving active units while reducing device complexity by not maintaining infrastructure for simultaneous service to all potential units at all times.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient and flexible power delivery within enclosed spaces by accurately identifying and meeting the power needs of receiving units, while ensuring safe operation by detecting and responding to obstructions.
Implementation Method 1
The power beaming unit is configured to beam power to the receiving unit
Data Source
AI summary
A beam power source transmits a signal indicating power availability, receives a request for power in response, and beams power in response to the request.