Cloud Network Management for Distributed Wireless Power Outlets
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for systems that conveniently provide wireless power transfer for charging electrical devices in public spaces, allowing users to charge their devices while on the move, with easy tracking of power transfer locations and complex network architecture to manage demand.
Innovation Solution
A cloud-based network management system that includes wireless power outlets and a management server for remote health checking, maintenance, and policy management, enabling command and control of network elements, with power management policies determining conditions for power transfer based on user identification, device type, and dynamic policies.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a distributed wireless power transfer network is deployed across various venues, then power availability and user convenience are improved, but network architecture complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the distributed wireless power network into autonomous outlet units, each with local processing capabilities. Each outlet unit independently manages power transfer operations and communicates with the central server only when necessary, dividing the complex network management into manageable independent segments.
Solution Approach 2:
A central server acts as an intermediary between distributed outlet units and users. The server handles complex tasks such as authentication, billing, and global network coordination, while outlet units focus on local power transfer operations, simplifying the overall network architecture.
2Reliability
If remote monitoring and maintenance capabilities are implemented, then system reliability is improved, but communication requirements and system complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where outlet units automatically report their operational status, health metrics, and error conditions to the central server. The server analyzes this feedback and sends maintenance commands or updates as needed, enabling reliable remote monitoring without requiring complex continuous communication.
3Use of energy by moving object
If power management policies are enforced for different users and devices, then power usage optimization is improved, but control complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements dynamic power management policies that automatically adjust power allocation based on user authentication, device type, battery level, and current network conditions. The central server dynamically generates and distributes appropriate power management policies to outlet units, optimizing power usage without requiring complex manual control.
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure relates to systems and methods for managing a wireless power transfer network for power transfer to electrical devices, providing central management console in communication with cloud based network, comprising at least one wireless power outlet and at least one management server. The management system, of the current disclosure, is enabling remote health check and maintenance of all of wireless power outlets within the network. Further, the management system allows for complete monitoring of a deployment according to system administrator rights and policy management coupled with command and control functioning to determine allowed/disallowed functionality while transferring powering to an electrical device in a specific venue.