Multi-Channel Magnetic Coil Driver With Feedback Pulse Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current high power magnetic coil systems lack the capability to produce controlled, multi-channel magnetic fields that can be simultaneously adjusted for precise applications such as deep brain stimulation, non-invasive treatments, and wireless charging, limiting their effectiveness and versatility.

Innovation Solution

A multi-channel high power magnetic coil driver system comprising multiple magnetic coil drive modules, each powered by a capacitor bank and capable of being charged from various energy sources, allowing for simultaneous control of different parameters across channels to produce controlled magnetic fields, with feedback mechanisms to regulate output and achieve precise magnetic energy delivery.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple magnetic coil channels are operated simultaneously with different parameters, then the versatility and precision of magnetic field applications are improved, but the device complexity and control difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecapability to deliver different output magnetic energy per channelVSAvoidcomplexity of multi-channel simultaneous control system
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system divides the magnetic coil driver into multiple independent channels, each capable of being controlled separately with different parameters. Each channel can be independently adjusted to deliver different output magnetic energy, allowing precise targeting of different brain regions or application areas while maintaining overall system coordination through a main controller.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Power

If high power magnetic fields are generated for deep brain stimulation, then the therapeutic effectiveness is improved, but the risk of harmful effects and safety concerns increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower of magnetic field outputVSAvoidpotential harmful effects from high power magnetic fields
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system incorporates feedback mechanisms that continuously monitor the magnetic field output and adjust the drive signals accordingly. This feedback control allows the system to maintain high power output when needed for effective deep brain stimulation while automatically reducing power or shutting down if safety thresholds are approached, thereby preventing harmful effects.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Power

If capacitor banks are used to power each magnetic coil channel, then the ability to deliver high power pulses is improved, but the energy consumption and heat generation increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower delivery capability of capacitor banksVSAvoidenergy consumption of capacitor charging and discharge
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The capacitor banks are charged during idle periods between magnetic pulse deliveries and then rapidly discharged to provide high power pulses when needed. This periodic charging and discharging allows the system to maintain high power delivery capability while minimizing average energy consumption, as the capacitors store energy efficiently during charging phases and release it only when required for stimulation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

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

Enables precise and controlled magnetic field applications for deep brain stimulation, non-invasive treatments, and wireless charging, enhancing treatment options and device charging efficiency while allowing for innovative uses like anti-gravity platforms.

Implementation Method 1

each of which is connected to a magnetic coil that is adapted to produce a magnetic field

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS11890487B2Method and apparatus for multi-channel simultaneously high power magnetic coil driver
Publication Date: 2024.02.06 PELED YONA
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AI summary

An apparatus for a multi-channel high power magnetic coil driver, comprising: a plurality of magnetic coil drive modules, each of which is connected to a magnetic coil that is adapted to produce a magnetic field in a controlled manner.