Intelligent Charging Device with Dynamic Power Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional charging apparatuses for mobile terminals struggle to meet the increasing demands for charging speed and safety, lacking the intelligence to dynamically adjust charging parameters effectively.

Innovation Solution

The charging apparatus incorporates a control chip with data exchange capabilities, along with current and voltage detection circuits, an ADC, and a power adjusting circuit, providing a hardware foundation for intelligent charging, including quick and safe charging.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If conventional charging apparatus with simple function is used, then device complexity is low, but charging speed and charging safety cannot meet increasing requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging speedVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple functions (AC-DC conversion, DC-DC conversion, communication, control) into an integrated charging apparatus with a centralized control unit that coordinates all subsystems, enabling quick charging capability while maintaining systematic organization

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The charging apparatus is designed to support multiple charging modes (standard charging and quick charging) and can adapt to different mobile terminal requirements through the control unit that adjusts output parameters dynamically, making it universally applicable to various charging needs

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

2Reliability

If conventional charging apparatus with simple function is used, then device complexity is low, but charging safety cannot meet increasing requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging safetyVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The control unit receives feedback from the mobile terminal regarding battery status and charging requirements, and dynamically adjusts the output voltage and current accordingly, ensuring safe charging operation through continuous monitoring and adjustment

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The charging apparatus performs preliminary AC-DC conversion and voltage regulation before power delivery to the mobile terminal, ensuring that safe and stable DC power is provided from the beginning of the charging process

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Extent of automation

If control chip and detection circuits are added to improve intelligence, then charging intelligence and safety are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging intelligenceVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The control chip integrates communication processing, power management control, and coordination of detection circuits into a single centralized unit, reducing the effective complexity by consolidating multiple control functions into one intelligent component

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 configuration enhances the charging apparatus's intelligence, enabling dynamic power management, improved safety, and compatibility with various charging modes, including quick charging, by allowing real-time data exchange and control with the mobile terminal.

Implementation Method 1

a power supply circuit 13 connected with the input end 11 and the USB interface 12 respectively, and configured to convert the alternating current inputted through the input end 11 into a direct current

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAC-DC conversion:

Data Source

PatentEP3197008B1Charging device for mobile terminal
Publication Date: 2022.08.03 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
  • EP3197008B1 patent drawingFigure 1

AI summary

It is provided a charging apparatus of a mobile terminal. The charging apparatus includes the follows. A control chip connected with the USB interface and configured to exchange data with the mobile terminal through a data line of the USB interface. A current detection circuit connected with the power supply circuit and configured to detect a current output current of the power supply circuit. A voltage detection circuit connected with the power supply circuit and configured to detect a current output voltage of the power supply circuit. A digital to analog converter (DAC) connected with the current detection circuit, the voltage detection circuit, and the control chip respectively; the current detection circuit and the voltage detection circuit are configured to provide the control chip with the current value of the current output current and the voltage value of the current output voltage respectively through the DAC. A power adjusting circuit connected with the control chip and the power supply circuit respectively, wherein configured to adjust an output power of the power supply circuit based on the control of the control chip. The intelligent level of the mobile terminal can be improved.