Emergency Power Storage Module for Mobile Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable electronic devices often run out of battery power at inopportune times, especially during emergencies, where brief operation can be critical, highlighting the need for reliable emergency power sources.
Innovation Solution
A portable apparatus with an emergency power storage module that allocates and provides electrical energy specifically for emergency communications, using a combination of hardware and software to manage power storage and communication prioritization, including a partitioned battery system and software modules to recognize and prioritize emergency calls.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a portable electronic device uses a standard battery to power the device, then the device can operate for extended periods, but the device may run out of power during emergencies when it is most needed
Solution Approach 1:
The battery is divided into two separate storage modules: a primary battery for general device operation and a secondary emergency battery for critical communications. This segmentation ensures that emergency power needs are independent from regular power consumption, guaranteeing power availability during emergencies while allowing the primary battery to provide extended operation for normal use.
2Reliability
If the device reserves power for emergency communications, then emergency calls can be made when primary power is depleted, but the device cannot provide full functionality during normal operation
Solution Approach 1:
The power system is segmented into dedicated emergency power storage and primary power storage, allowing the emergency battery to remain fully charged and ready for critical communications without affecting the primary battery's ability to support full device functionality during normal operation.
Solution Approach 2:
A power management module acts as an intermediary between the two battery systems, automatically switching between primary and emergency power sources based on operational needs and power availability, ensuring seamless transition and optimal functionality without user intervention.
3Ease of operation
If the device allows any communication when on emergency power, then users can contact anyone, but power is depleted faster reducing emergency response capability
Solution Approach 1:
The emergency power storage module incorporates a power management system that monitors remaining power levels and provides feedback to control communication functions. The system automatically adjusts power allocation based on real-time power availability, prioritizing critical emergency communications while preventing unnecessary power consumption that would reduce emergency response capability.
Data Source
AI summary
In various aspects, a portable electronic device includes electrical components supported by a housing, the electrical components including a user interface coupled to a processor and a storage medium including an emergency power storage module coupled to the processor. The portable apparatus further includes one or more power storage devices configured to provide electrical energy to the electrical components, at least one power storage device operably controlled by the emergency power storage module to provide emergency electrical energy to the electronic components for an emergency communication.