Near-Field Magnetic Data Transfer for Packaged Electronics
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current manufacturing methods require physical connection of electronic devices to transmit software/firmware updates, which is impractical for packaged devices, and existing wireless data transfer methods are too slow for efficient data transmission during power transfer.
Innovation Solution
A wireless power transfer system using near-field magnetic induction for simultaneous data communication, employing virtual serial data protocols to simulate wired connections, enabling high-speed data transfer without physical connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If physical connection is used for software/firmware transmission, then data transfer reliability is ensured, but device packaging and logistics become complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical physical connection system with a wireless electromagnetic field-based power and data transfer system. The wireless power transfer system uses magnetic coupling between a transmitter and receiver to simultaneously deliver power and data signals, eliminating the need for physical cable connections during device packaging and logistics operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The wireless power transfer system performs multiple functions simultaneously: it provides power transfer for charging electronic devices and enables high-speed data communication for software/firmware transmission through the same magnetic coupling channel, eliminating the need for separate physical connections for each function.
2Productivity
If wireless data connection is used for data transfer, then device packaging is simplified, but data transfer speed becomes insufficient for efficient software/firmware updates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces conventional low-speed wireless communication methods (WiFi, Bluetooth) with a wireless power transfer-based communication system that uses magnetic coupling to achieve high-speed data transfer, combining the benefits of wireless operation with transmission speeds comparable to wired connections.
3Ease of operation
If conventional wireless communication is used, then device connectivity validation is required, but this increases system complexity and operational steps
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless power transfer system performs self-validation through its inherent magnetic coupling mechanism. The system automatically detects the presence and establishes connection with the receiver through the power transfer pathway, eliminating the need for separate connectivity validation steps that would require user intervention or additional control protocols.
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 high-speed, wireless data transfer of software/firmware updates to packaged electronic devices, simplifying logistics and ensuring devices are up-to-date upon delivery, while maintaining compatibility with legacy systems.
Implementation Method 1
wirelessly transmitting data to the electronic device is performed by transferring data via near field magnetic induction utilizing a wireless transmission system
Implementation Method 2
Due to the significant amount of power that can be transferred via near field magnetic coupling
Data Source
AI summary
A method for providing an electronic device includes manufacturing the electronic device at a manufacturing location, wherein manufacturing the electronic device includes connecting a wireless receiver system to the electronic device. The method further includes packaging the electronic device at a packaging location. The method further includes wirelessly transmitting data to the electronic device at a data transmission site, wherein wirelessly transmitting the data to the electronic device is performed by transferring data via near field magnetic induction utilizing a wireless transmission system, the wireless transmission system configured to magnetically connect with the wireless receiver system associated with the electronic device.