Portable Charging Connector With Integrated Signal Amplification

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Solution Overview

Problem

Portable electronic devices face challenges with cumbersome charging solutions and inadequate signal strength due to physical obstructions, necessitating a non-cumbersome recharging device that maintains portability and enhances communication signal reception and transmission.

Innovation Solution

A portable device equipped with a connector for charging and an amplifier to boost communication signals, allowing simultaneous battery charging and signal amplification across various frequency ranges, integrated with an antenna and transmission/reception components for effective network communication.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Duration of action of moving object

If a portable charging device is used to recharge electronic devices, then the device can be recharged without replacing the battery, but the charging device becomes cumbersome or requires a cable connection

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebattery usage durationVSAvoidportability
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of moving objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the charging device and signal amplifier into a single integrated unit that connects to the electronic device. This merging eliminates the need for separate charging devices and cables, providing both power transfer and signal amplification through one compact component, thereby maintaining portability while extending battery duration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated device performs multiple functions simultaneously: it charges the electronic device battery through power transfer and amplifies communication signals through the amplifier component. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate charging devices and signal boosters, resolving the contradiction between extended battery duration and maintained portability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If the signal strength is increased to overcome physical obstructions, then communication signals can be detected and processed, but additional signal boosting equipment is required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication signal receptionVSAvoidsignal boosting equipment
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The amplifier is integrated into the same device that provides charging functionality. This merging eliminates the need for separate signal boosting equipment, reducing device complexity while maintaining reliable communication signal reception through the amplifier component.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated device provides both charging and signal amplification functions, eliminating the need for additional dedicated signal boosting equipment. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction between improved communication reliability and reduced device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of operation

If a non-cumbersome recharging device is implemented, then portability is maintained, but the device may lack additional functionality such as signal boosting

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveportabilityVSAvoiddevice functionality
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a compact integrated device that performs multiple functions: battery charging through power transfer and communication signal amplification. This multi-functionality maintains portability while enhancing device versatility, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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

The device provides a compact, hands-free recharging solution that enhances signal strength, enabling reliable communication and extended battery life for portable electronic devices, maintaining portability and improving connectivity by amplifying signals in real-time.

Implementation Method 1

The battery is configured for charging a battery of the connected second electronic device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectBattery (electricity): Battery (electricity)

Implementation Method 2

the amplifier is configured to amplify one or more communication signals. The one or more communication signals are received by and/or transmitted from the connected second electronic device. The amplifier can be configured to amplify the one or more communication signals in a plurality of frequency ranges.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSignal amplification: Magnetic Amplifier

Data Source

PatentUS11984755B2Device for charging electronic devices and boosting signals
Publication Date: 2024.05.14 MOLONLAVE GROUP LLC
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AI summary

An electronic device includes a connector for connecting to a second electronic device, a battery and an amplifier. The battery is configured for charging a battery of the connected second electronic device, and the amplifier is configured to amplify one or more communication signals. The one or more communication signals are received by and/or transmitted from the connected second electronic device.