Wireless Hearing Device Charging with Temperature Feedback Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Charging of hearing devices can lead to excessive energy output, potentially damaging the device or its components, and poses challenges for users.
Innovation Solution
A hearing device with an interface for wireless communication and a power module containing a charging controller and a receiving coil for wireless charging, which can determine a primary charging scheme based on obtained charging parameters and transmit a corresponding indicator to the charging device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If wireless charging is applied to hearing devices, then charging convenience is improved, but excessive energy output may damage the device or its components
Solution Approach 1:
The hearing device includes a charging controller that communicates with the charging device via a wireless transceiver. The charging controller determines a primary charging scheme based on obtained charging parameters and transmits a primary charging indicator to the charging device. This feedback mechanism allows the hearing device to control the charging process and prevent excessive energy output that could damage components.
Solution Approach 2:
The charging controller determines different charging schemes based on obtained charging parameters. By changing charging parameters dynamically according to device conditions, the system optimizes energy transfer while preventing harmful excessive energy output during wireless charging.
2Productivity
If higher charging power is used, then charging speed is improved, but overheating and device damage risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The charging controller receives charging parameters and determines an appropriate primary charging scheme based on device conditions. This feedback control allows the system to adjust charging power levels dynamically, enabling fast charging when conditions permit while preventing overheating by reducing power when temperature thresholds are approached.
Solution Approach 2:
The charging system dynamically adjusts charging parameters and schemes based on real-time conditions. The charging controller can switch between different charging schemes to optimize charging speed while maintaining safe operating temperatures, making the charging process adaptive rather than static.
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
This solution allows for controlled energy delivery to the hearing device, preventing overheating and damage, while extending the device's lifespan and simplifying charging processes.
Implementation Method 1
a receiving coil for wireless charging of a battery positioned in the hearing device
Data Source
AI summary
A hearing device configured to be worn at an ear of a user, includes: an interface configured for communication with a charging device; a power module comprising a charging controller; and a temperature sensor configured to provide temperature data; wherein the charging controller is configured to: obtain the temperature data as a first charging parameter indicative of a temperature associated with the hearing device, and determine a primary charging scheme for charging a battery for the hearing device; wherein the charging controller is configured to determine the primary charging scheme based on the first charging parameter; and wherein the interface is configured to transmit