Dual Polarization Wireless Power Transfer

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Solution Overview

Problem

Wireless communication channels in cellular environments face interference due to propagation anomalies, limiting the effectiveness of dual polarization transmission and reception, and existing power supply methods for devices are inconvenient and inefficient.

Innovation Solution

Implementing dual polarization transmission and reception methods in cellular environments, where signals are transmitted over respective polarizations concurrently in time and co-frequency, using adaptive techniques to reduce interference, and enabling wireless power transfer by adjusting phase coherence between signals.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If dual polarization transmission and reception are implemented in cellular environments, then communication capacity is increased, but interference from propagation anomalies worsens

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication capacityVSAvoidinterference

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes polarization dimension to transmit multiple signals simultaneously. By assigning different polarizations (e.g., vertical and horizontal) to different signals, the system increases communication capacity without requiring additional frequency or time resources, effectively adding another dimension to the communication channel.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent dynamically adjusts transmission parameters including polarization orientation, phase, and amplitude to optimize signal quality. The system changes polarization angles and signal parameters adaptively to minimize interference from propagation anomalies and maximize channel capacity utilization.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If signals are transmitted concurrently in time and co-frequency over respective polarizations, then wireless capacity is increased, but signal interference from propagation anomalies increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvewireless capacityVSAvoidsignal quality

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where receivers send channel state information back to transmitters. This feedback enables transmitters to adjust polarization orientations, phases, and amplitudes to compensate for propagation anomalies, maintaining signal quality while utilizing concurrent co-frequency transmission across multiple polarizations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adapts polarization parameters in real-time based on channel conditions. Transmission polarization angles, phases, and amplitudes are continuously adjusted to optimize performance against time-varying propagation anomalies, enabling reliable concurrent co-frequency transmission.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Loss of energy

If wireless power transfer is implemented by adjusting phase coherence, then power transfer efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower transfer efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of energyVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical power connection (plugs and outlets) with wireless electromagnetic energy transfer. By using electromagnetic fields and phase coherence control, the system eliminates physical connections while achieving efficient power transfer, reducing user interaction complexity despite increased control system complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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

Enhances communication capacity and reliability by minimizing interference and provides a convenient, efficient method for powering devices wirelessly.

Implementation Method 1

transmitting by the transmitter said first and second signals over respective first and second polarizations

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

adjusting a phase of said second forward signal responsive to said receiving and processing; wherein said adjusting is performed such that said second forward signal and said first forward signal add substantially coherently

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectPhase coherence and constructive interference: Interference

Data Source

PatentUS11089616B2Systems/methods of cooperative functioning of electronic devices

Publication Date: 2021.08.10 ENK WIRELESS INC

AI summary

In some embodiments, a connection of a second device to a first device comprises a wireless connection that is used to relay information to and from the first and second devices. In further embodiments, at least one of said first and second devices comprises a smartphone and a destination device to which the first and second devices transmit information comprises a base station. In yet further embodiments, the first device solicits from the second device a processing capability; receives an acknowledgement from the second device that the second device can provide the processing capability; receives the processing capability from the second device; and uses the processing capability of the second device to increase an amount of information that is conveyed to the destination device.