Integrated Power and Data Module for UAVs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current UAV systems require separate processes for battery charging and data transfer, involving physical removal and reconnection of batteries and memory modules, which is inefficient and increases weight and cost due to the need for dedicated processors and wireless transceivers.
Innovation Solution
A modular power and data storage module integrating a battery, memory, and processors, allowing for simultaneous battery charging and data transfer via a single interface, reducing the need for separate memory and battery management systems and potentially eliminating the need for wireless transceivers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If separate battery charging and data transfer processes are used with physical removal and reconnection, then reliability is maintained through dedicated systems, but device complexity increases and operation efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines battery charging and data transfer functions into a single integrated module that can perform both operations simultaneously through one connection interface, eliminating the need for separate processes and physical removal/reconnection of components
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated module serves multiple functions including battery charging, data storage, and data transfer through a single unified interface, allowing the same physical connection to handle both power and data operations without requiring dedicated separate systems
2Reliability
If dedicated processors and wireless transceivers are used for separate memory and battery management, then functional reliability is improved, but weight increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates memory management and battery management functions into a single processor within the unified module, eliminating the need for separate dedicated processors and reducing overall system weight while maintaining functional reliability through consolidated resource management
3Adaptability or versatility
If separate memory and battery management systems are implemented, then functional capability is improved, but cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent consolidates memory management and battery management into a single integrated module with shared processors and interfaces, reducing the total number of components required and lowering manufacturing costs while preserving full functional capability through multi-functional design
Solution Approach 2:
The unified module provides multiple management functions (memory, battery, data transfer, charging) through a single integrated system, eliminating the need for separate dedicated systems and reducing overall component count and manufacturing complexity
4Speed
If physical removal and reconnection of batteries and memory modules is required, then data transfer speed is maintained through direct connection, but loss of time increases due to multiple operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates battery and memory modules into a single unified component that remains permanently connected, allowing simultaneous battery charging and data transfer operations to occur without requiring physical removal or reconnection, thereby eliminating time loss while maintaining direct connection speeds
Data Source
AI summary
Herein is disclosed a power and data storage module comprising a mechanical interface, configured to mechanically connect the power and data storage module to an robot or a charging device; an electrical interface, configured to electrically connect the power and data storage module to the robot or the charging device; a battery, configured to supply an electrical charge to the robot or to store an electrical charge received from the charging device; a memory, configured to store data received via the electrical interface from the robot or the charging device, and to provide stored data via the electrical interface to the robot or the charging device; and one or more processors, configured to perform one or more battery management functions on the battery and one or more memory management functions on the memory.