Dual-Mode Wireless Communication Control for Continuous Power Transfer

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless power transmission technologies often fail to achieve simultaneous and continuous power transmission and communication due to electromagnetic field interference, leading to discontinuous power transfer.

Innovation Solution

A wireless communication device with dual communication control modules and antenna coils that switch modes based on identification information to enable simultaneous wireless power transmission and communication, using electromagnetic fields for bidirectional data transfer.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Duration of action of stationary object

If wireless power transmission and communication are carried out simultaneously using the same electromagnetic field, then continuous power transmission is ensured, but electromagnetic field interference occurs between power transmission and communication signals

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontinuous power transmissionVSAvoidelectromagnetic field interference
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the single electromagnetic field into two separate fields: one for power transmission and another for communication. By using distinct antenna coils (power transmission coil and communication antenna) operating at different frequencies, the system segments the electromagnetic spectrum to avoid interference while maintaining continuous power transmission and simultaneous communication

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces frequency separation as an intermediary mechanism to resolve the conflict between power transmission and communication. By assigning different frequency bands to power and communication signals, the system acts as a mediator that allows both functions to coexist without direct interference

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Object-affected harmful factors

If wireless power transmission and communication use separate electromagnetic fields, then electromagnetic field interference is avoided, but system complexity increases due to multiple antenna coils and control modules

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectromagnetic field interferenceVSAvoidmultiple antenna coils and control modules
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements multi-functionality by enabling the wireless power transmission system to perform both power transfer and communication functions through integrated control modules. The first and second communication control modules can operate in different modes (first/second modes for identification, third mode for data communication), allowing a single system to handle both power and communication tasks without requiring completely separate systems

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs dynamic mode switching where communication control modules can transition between different operating modes based on system state. The modules switch from identification modes to data communication modes dynamically, allowing flexible adaptation to different operational requirements and reducing the need for fixed, complex hardware configurations

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If communication control modules switch modes based on identification information, then simultaneous power transmission and communication is enabled, but additional control logic and mode switching mechanisms are required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimultaneous power and communication operationsVSAvoidcontrol logic and mode switching mechanisms
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by having communication control modules perform identification operations before switching to data communication mode. The modules first transmit and verify identification information to establish proper communication parameters, then proactively switch to the appropriate communication mode, ensuring smooth transitions without interference with power transmission

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

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 continuous power transmission and efficient data exchange by synchronizing the communication control modules' modes, allowing for simultaneous power and communication operations.

Implementation Method 1

a power transmission control and drive module, a transmitting coil, a receiving coil, and a rectification and control module; the power transmission control and drive module is coupled with the transmitting coil, the transmitting coil and the receiving coil are loosely coupled

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

a first communication control module, a first antenna coil, a second antenna coil and a second communication control module; the first communication control module is coupled with the first antenna coil, and the second antenna coil is coupled with the second communication control module

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS12418326B2Wireless communication device and control method thereof
Publication Date: 2025.09.16 DELTA ELECTRONICS (SHANGHAI) CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides a wireless communication device and a control method thereof. The wireless communication device includes a first communication control module and a second communication control module. The method includes: making the first communication control module start to work in a first mode and the second communication control module start to work in a second mode; providing, by the second communication control module, identification information; reading, by the first communication control module, the identification information, and determining whether the identification information is the same as first preset information; if so, switching both the first communication control module and the second communication control module to a third mode, and performing, by the first communication control module and the second communication control module, wireless communication to transmit data; and controlling the wireless power transmission device to perform wireless power transmission with a first preset power.