Charge Distribution Unit Battery Power Allocation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mobile electronic devices face issues with battery power management, leading to insufficient power levels during data sharing, which can result in reduced functionality and the need for time-consuming recharging, especially when multiple devices are charged simultaneously, as current battery backup systems often split charging power equally among devices, potentially leaving one or both devices without enough power to operate efficiently.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a computing device with a signal receiving component, monitoring component, and charge distribution unit that continuously monitors battery power levels across multiple devices, allocates necessary power charges, and transfers them to ensure each device has sufficient power when needed, preventing batteries from draining to zero and optimizing power distribution for efficient operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If battery backup power banks charge multiple devices simultaneously, then more devices can be kept operational, but the charging power is split equally amongst the connected devices which may lead to insufficient power for efficient operation
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements differentiated charging strategies where each device receives customized charging parameters based on its specific needs, usage patterns, and battery state. The controller adjusts charging current, voltage, and timing individually for each connected device rather than applying uniform charging, thereby optimizing power distribution to meet local requirements of each device.
Solution Approach 2:
The charging system dynamically adapts power allocation based on real-time monitoring of device battery levels, power consumption rates, and operational requirements. The controller continuously adjusts charging parameters during the charging process, transitioning from static equal-power distribution to dynamic optimized distribution that responds to changing conditions.
2Reliability
If battery power is monitored and managed proactively, then devices can maintain sufficient power levels, but the system complexity increases with multiple components for monitoring and control
Solution Approach 1:
Each connected device autonomously monitors its own battery status and communicates this information to the central controller. The system enables devices to self-report their power needs and operational state, reducing the burden on the central system and distributing the monitoring function across all devices rather than requiring a complex centralized monitoring infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous feedback loops where battery status, power consumption, and charging progress are constantly monitored and communicated back to the controller. This feedback mechanism enables real-time adjustments to charging parameters, ensuring devices maintain sufficient power levels while using a relatively simple control architecture that responds to actual device needs.
3Ease of operation
If equal charging power is distributed to multiple devices, then charging simplicity is maintained, but devices may not receive enough power to operate efficiently or completely
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary assessment of each device's power requirements, usage patterns, and operational priorities before initiating charging. By pre-configuring charging parameters based on device characteristics and anticipated needs, the system prepares optimized charging profiles in advance, eliminating the need for complex real-time adjustments while ensuring adequate power delivery for efficient device operation.
Data Source
AI summary
Apparatus, systems and methods for managing and distributing electronic device battery power charge to electronic devices having batteries in need of charging. The electronic devices are positioned in proximity to a charge distribution unit (CDU) and a controller, which receive battery signal data including battery power level data transmitted from the electronic devices. Using the battery power level data the controller analyzes the battery signal data to determine an allocated amount of battery power charge required for charging each device battery to a desired battery charge. The CDU receives these allocated amounts and initiates transfer thereof from a power source in communication with the invention. Allocated amount(s) of battery power charge are transferred from the power source by sharing power source charging power amongst the electronic device batteries to ensure each electronic device has available battery power at a time when needed.