Frequency Debugging Board for LC Resonance Tuning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Electronic price tags and similar devices face reduced communication quality and distance due to operating frequency deviations from a target range, necessitating effective frequency debugging to maintain optimal performance.

Innovation Solution

A frequency debugging system comprising a frequency debugging board with a variable capacitor, switches, and a controller, connected to an electronic device, which adjusts capacitance and inductance to align the operating frequency within the allowable range by interacting with a test coil and frequency tester.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If frequency debugging is performed by traditional methods, then the operating frequency can be adjusted, but the communication quality and distance deteriorate due to frequency deviation from target range

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefrequency accuracyVSAvoidcommunication quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the operating frequency is continuously monitored and compared against the target frequency range. Based on the detected deviation, the system automatically adjusts the capacitance of the variable capacitor to bring the frequency back within the acceptable range, thereby maintaining communication quality while achieving precise frequency control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the electrical parameter (capacitance) of the variable capacitor to adjust the operating frequency of the electronic device. By varying the capacitance value, the resonant frequency of the LC circuit is shifted to align with the target frequency range, thus improving both frequency accuracy and communication reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If frequency debugging is performed by traditional methods, then the operating frequency can be adjusted, but the debugging process becomes complex and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefrequency accuracyVSAvoiddebugging time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables the system to perform frequency debugging automatically without requiring manual intervention. The frequency tester detects the operating frequency, compares it with the target range, and the controller automatically adjusts the variable capacitor's capacitance accordingly. This self-service capability significantly reduces debugging time while maintaining high frequency accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent incorporates a frequency tester and control system that are pre-configured with the target frequency range. Before actual operation, the system is prepared to detect and adjust frequency deviations, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual frequency tuning and circuit modifications during the debugging phase.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Measurement precision

If frequency debugging is performed by traditional methods, then the operating frequency can be adjusted, but circuit modifications become necessary and complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefrequency accuracyVSAvoidcircuit complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a variable capacitor as an intermediary component between the existing circuit and the frequency adjustment mechanism. This intermediary element allows for frequency tuning without requiring modifications to the core circuit architecture, thereby maintaining circuit simplicity while achieving precise frequency control through capacitance variation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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

Ensures communication quality and distance by precisely adjusting the operating frequency of electronic devices like electronic price tags to stay within the target range, enhancing debugging efficiency and simplifying circuit modifications.

Implementation Method 1

a variable capacitor and a plurality of first probes that are all disposed on the bottom plate, two ends of the variable capacitor being each connected to a first probe

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCapacitance: Capacitance

Implementation Method 2

adjusts capacitance and inductance to align the operating frequency within the allowable range

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLC Resonance: Resonance

Implementation Method 3

any two adjacent second probes being connected to each other through a switch

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectInductance: Inductor

Implementation Method 4

adjusts capacitance and inductance to align the operating frequency within the allowable range

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLC Resonance: Resonance

Data Source

PatentUS11892486B2Frequency debugging board, frequency debugging system, and method for debugging electronic device
Publication Date: 2024.02.06 BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO LTD
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AI summary

A frequency debugging board includes a bottom plate; a variable capacitor and a plurality of first probes that are all disposed on the bottom plate, two ends of the variable capacitor being each connected to a first probe; and a plurality of second probes and at least one switch that are all disposed on the bottom plate, any two adjacent second probes being connected to each other through a switch.