Directional Antenna Wireless Charging System

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless charging methods are limited by the need for close proximity between the charging device and the electronic apparatus, and they can only charge one device at a time, restricting mobility and efficiency.

Innovation Solution

An electronic apparatus equipped with a directional antenna and a processor that identifies the location and direction of external devices to transmit RF signals for charging, allowing multiple devices to be charged simultaneously and efficiently, with adjustable signal intensity and authentication protocols.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If wireless charging is performed using electromagnetic induction or magnetic resonance, then wireless charging capability is achieved, but the electronic apparatus must be located close to the charging apparatus

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewireless charging capabilityVSAvoidcharging distance
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLength of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the fundamental parameter of wireless power transmission by using RF signals instead of electromagnetic induction or magnetic resonance. This allows power to be transmitted over much longer distances while maintaining charging capability, resolving the contradiction between wireless charging ease of operation and charging distance limitations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Device complexity

If one wireless charging apparatus charges only one electronic apparatus, then charging simplicity is maintained, but the ability to charge multiple devices simultaneously is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging system simplicityVSAvoidnumber of devices charged simultaneously
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables the wireless charging apparatus to serve multiple functions by allowing it to charge multiple electronic apparatuses simultaneously using RF signals. The system can identify and power multiple devices at once, transforming a single-function charger into a multi-functional device that maintains simplicity while increasing productivity.

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

3Length of moving object

If RF signal intensity is increased to charge devices from a distance, then charging range is improved, but power consumption and potential harm to humans increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging distanceVSAvoidhuman exposure to RF radiation
Core Design Contradiction:
Length of moving objectVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the system identifies the location of electronic apparatuses and adjusts RF signal transmission accordingly. By continuously monitoring device positions and charging status, the system optimizes signal intensity to maintain effective charging distance while minimizing unnecessary RF exposure to humans, thus resolving the contradiction between charging range and safety.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

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

Enables wireless charging of multiple devices from a distance, improving mobility and charging efficiency while preventing unnecessary power consumption and potential harm to humans.

Implementation Method 1

control the directional antenna to transmit a radio frequency (RF) signal to charge battery of the external apparatus toward the external apparatus

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRF signal transmission: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentEP3676936B1Electronic apparatus and method for controlling thereof
Publication Date: 2022.04.20 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

An electronic apparatus is provided. The electronic apparatus includes a directional antenna, and at least one processor configured to, based on a signal to request charging of a battery of an external apparatus being received from the external apparatus through the directional antenna, identify a location of the external apparatus based on intensity of the signal and a direction in which the signal is received, and control the directional antenna to transmit a radio frequency (RF) signal to charge battery of the external apparatus toward the external apparatus.