Dynamic Power Supply for External Equipment Based on Process Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electronic apparatuses face inefficiencies in power supply to external equipment, leading to increased size and cost due to overpowered systems and instances of unnecessary power denial to connected devices, especially when multiple external devices are connected.
Innovation Solution
An electronic apparatus with a process judgment section, equipment selection section, and power supply section that analyzes data and user inputs to efficiently select and supply power to external equipment based on their classification and performance requirements, using a connection detection section and classification information retrieval to ensure appropriate power distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If power is supplied to multiple external equipments simultaneously, then all connected devices can function, but the total power consumption increases greatly and the apparatus size must be enlarged
Solution Approach 1:
The power supply system dynamically adjusts which external devices receive power based on real-time analysis of the process being executed. The control unit determines whether each connected device is actually needed for the current operation and supplies power only to those devices, transforming the static power supply approach into a dynamic one that adapts to operational requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
Different power supply conditions are applied to different external devices based on their individual necessity for the current process. Instead of uniformly supplying power to all connected devices, the system selectively provides power to specific devices that are required for the ongoing operation, creating localized quality differences in power distribution.
2Reliability
If power is always supplied to all connected external equipments, then device functionality is ensured, but unnecessary power is wasted when devices are not needed
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit continuously monitors the process being executed and uses this feedback information to determine which external devices are actually needed. Based on this feedback loop, the system adjusts power supply to match actual operational requirements, ensuring devices receive power only when necessary for the current process.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically determines power distribution requirements based on the executed process without requiring manual intervention. The control unit autonomously analyzes which external devices are needed and configures power supply accordingly, making the power management self-adjusting rather than requiring external control.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the apparatus is designed with high power capacity to support multiple devices, then all devices can be powered, but the apparatus becomes larger and more expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The power supply capacity is dynamically configured based on operational needs rather than being statically designed for maximum capacity. The control unit adjusts which devices receive power during operation, allowing the apparatus to support multiple devices when needed while maintaining a more compact design that doesn't require continuous high-power components.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit performs multiple functions: it manages the execution process, analyzes which external devices are needed, and controls power distribution. This multi-functionality allows the apparatus to support various device configurations without requiring dedicated hardware for each scenario, reducing overall complexity.
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AI summary
An electronic apparatus, capable of efficiently supplying power in accordance with execution process analysis of the electronic apparatus and classification of externally connected external equipment, includes an equipment connection section for connecting with multiple external equipments, a process judgment section for making a judgment as to a process to be performed by the electronic apparatus, an equipment selection section for selecting external equipment based on the judgment result of the process judgment section, and a power supply section for supplying power to the external equipment selected by the equipment selection section.