Fast Charging Communication Link for Refined Parameter Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing fast charging technologies lack a communication channel for refined control over parameters, compromising charging safety in mobile devices.

Innovation Solution

Establishing a communication link between a terminal and a charging adapter using a target fast charging protocol that supports continuous communication, enabling refined control over the charging process.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If fast charging technology is used to improve charging speed, then charging time is reduced, but charging safety cannot be ensured due to lack of communication channel for parameter control

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging speedVSAvoidcharging safety
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a communication channel between charging adapter and terminal that enables bidirectional feedback. The charging adapter can send charging parameters and receive status information from the terminal, allowing real-time monitoring and adjustment of charging processes to ensure safety while maintaining fast charging performance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a communication protocol as an intermediary mechanism that mediates between the charging adapter and terminal. This protocol establishes a controlled interaction channel that allows parameter negotiation and safety verification without compromising charging speed

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If communication channel is established between terminal and charging adapter for refined control, then charging safety is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging safetyVSAvoidcommunication channel complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes existing USB communication interfaces (D+, D- lines) for the communication channel, making the system multi-functional. These existing pins are used both for data communication and charging control, avoiding the need for additional dedicated communication hardware and reducing overall system complexity

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

Solution Approach 2:

The communication protocol is designed to be automatically negotiated and established between the charging adapter and terminal without requiring complex external configuration or intervention. The system self-configures the communication channel using existing interface standards, reducing the burden on users and simplifying deployment

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS11088552B2Charging method, terminal, and charging adapter
Publication Date: 2021.08.10 HUAWEI TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The present application discloses a charging method, a terminal, and a charging adapter. The terminal includes: a USB port, and a processor and a logical circuit respectively coupled to the USB port, where the logical circuit supports a target fast charging protocol, the processor is connected to the logical circuit, the USB port is configured to connect to a charging adapter, and the target fast charging protocol is a fast charging protocol supporting a capability of continuous communication between the terminal and the charging adapter.