Cloud Wireless Power Management via Location Matching

Solution Overview

Problem

Current systems for wireless power transfer in public spaces require complex manual interactions for device activation, such as scanning QR codes or entering identification codes, which are intrusive and error-prone, and do not facilitate communication with the associated device.

Innovation Solution

A cloud-based network management system that associates wireless power receivers with communication devices using unique identification codes, allowing for easy activation by comparing device and outlet locations, and enabling remote management of power transfer sessions through a management server.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual activation methods (QR code scanning, manual code entry) are used, then device activation is achieved, but the process becomes intrusive and error-prone

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice activation processVSAvoidactivation accuracy

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables self-service activation where the wireless power receiver automatically activates power transfer without user intervention. The receiver communicates with the management server using its unique RXID, and the server automatically associates the receiver with the communication device based on location matching, eliminating manual QR code scanning or code entry

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The management server acts as an intermediary between the wireless power receiver and the power outlet. It receives communication from both parties, compares their location data, and facilitates the association process, thereby automating what would otherwise require manual user interaction

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Extent of automation

If manual activation processes are implemented, then power transfer can be initiated, but the system requires complex user interactions

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower transfer activationVSAvoidactivation procedure

Core Design Contradiction:

Extent of automationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables self-service activation where the wireless power receiver automatically activates power transfer without user intervention. The receiver communicates with the management server using its unique RXID, and the server automatically associates the receiver with the communication device based on location matching, eliminating manual QR code scanning or code entry

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring the wireless power receiver with its unique RXID and the management server with location data. When the receiver comes into range of a power outlet, the association is automatically established based on pre-stored location information, eliminating the need for user intervention at the moment of activation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of operation

If location-based association is implemented, then automatic device-outlet matching is achieved, but additional communication infrastructure is required

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice outlet matchingVSAvoidsystem architecture

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The management server performs multiple functions: it stores RXID information, compares location data between receivers and outlets, authorizes power transfer sessions, and maintains associations. This multi-functional approach consolidates what could be separate complex components into a single centralized system

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The management server acts as an intermediary between the wireless power receiver and the power outlet. It receives communication from both parties, compares their location data, and facilitates the association process, thereby automating what would otherwise require manual user interaction

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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 system simplifies the activation process, reduces errors, and allows for centralized management of wireless power transfer, enabling efficient and secure power delivery to communication devices in public spaces.

Implementation Method 1

wireless power outlet labeled with a wireless power outlet identification code (TXID) to the wireless power receiver labeled with a wireless power receiver identification code (RXID)

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS10063111B2Method and system for managing wireless power transfer for electrical devices

Publication Date: 2018.08.28 POWERMAT TECHNOLOGIES

AI summary

The disclosure relates to systems and methods for managing wireless power transfer network for communication devices, providing central management in communication with a cloud based network for enabling remote activation. The system comprising at least one wireless power outlet and at least one management server. The management system, of the current disclosure, is enabling possible remote activation and associate between a communication device and a wireless power receiver, thus, allowing power transfer between the remote health check and maintenance of all of wireless power outlets from an outlet to a communication device via an associated wireless power receiver as well as providing communication based upon its UDID associated with the relevant RXID.