Electronic Component Leakage Detection Using Temperature Reference Mapping

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for detecting electric leakage in electronic components of electronic devices are inefficient and labor-intensive, requiring manual disassembly and inspection, which affects device performance and battery life.

Innovation Solution

An electric leakage detection method using temperature sensors to monitor temperature distribution and compare against pre-established reference values, allowing for automated detection and targeted processing to mitigate leakage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If manual disassembly and inspection methods are used to detect electric leakage, then detection can be performed, but the process is time-consuming and labor-intensive

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveelectric leakage detection accuracyVSAvoiddetection time

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical disassembly and inspection with an automated temperature-based detection system. Temperature sensors automatically monitor component temperatures and compare them against reference values to identify electric leakage, eliminating the need for manual disassembly while maintaining detection accuracy.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables the electronic device to self-diagnose electric leakage issues through automated temperature monitoring and comparison. The device independently identifies problematic components by comparing real-time temperatures with stored reference values, eliminating the need for external manual inspection.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Measurement precision

If manual disassembly and inspection methods are used to detect electric leakage, then detection can be performed, but it is labor-intensive and inefficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveelectric leakage detection accuracyVSAvoiddetection efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical disassembly and inspection with an automated temperature-based detection system. Temperature sensors automatically monitor component temperatures and compare them against reference values to identify electric leakage, eliminating the need for manual disassembly while maintaining detection accuracy.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables the electronic device to self-diagnose electric leakage issues through automated temperature monitoring and comparison. The device independently identifies problematic components by comparing real-time temperatures with stored reference values, eliminating the need for external manual inspection.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Measurement precision

If conventional manual overhaul methods are used for detection, then electric leakage can be identified, but detection costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveelectric leakage detection accuracyVSAvoiddetection cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical disassembly and inspection with an automated temperature-based detection system. Temperature sensors automatically monitor component temperatures and compare them against reference values to identify electric leakage, eliminating the need for manual disassembly while maintaining detection accuracy.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables the electronic device to self-diagnose electric leakage issues through automated temperature monitoring and comparison. The device independently identifies problematic components by comparing real-time temperatures with stored reference values, eliminating the need for external manual inspection.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

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 method reduces detection costs and improves efficiency by accurately identifying and addressing electric leakage, prolonging component life and enhancing user experience.

Implementation Method 1

a target temperature value at a target position on the first electronic component measured by a target temperature sensor

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectTemperature sensing: Thermography

Data Source

PatentUS12523710B2Electric leakage detection method for electronic component, electronic device, and storage medium

Publication Date: 2026.01.13 HONOR DEVICE CO LTD

AI summary

This application provides an electric leakage detection method for an electronic component, an electronic device, and a storage medium, and relates to the field of electric leakage protection technologies for electronic components. The method includes: acquiring, by the electronic device when the electronic device executes the target task, a target temperature value at a target position on the first electronic component measured by a target temperature sensor, where the target temperature sensor is one of the plurality of second electronic components; determining, by the electronic device, a target temperature reference value corresponding to the target position from the temperature distribution information of the first electronic component; and determining, by the electronic device when a difference value between the target temperature value and the target temperature reference value is greater than or equal to a first threshold, that the first electronic component leaks electricity.