Magnetic Induction Circuit for Precise Voltage Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current magnetic induction technologies face challenges in achieving accurate and continuous voltage adjustment due to their single configuration, leading to poor control accuracy and limited adjustment range, affecting user experience, such as fixed lamp brightness levels.

Innovation Solution

A magnetic induction circuit comprising a magnetic induction module, a voltage comparison module, and a voltage output module, where the magnetic induction module senses an external magnetic field, and the voltage comparison module adjusts the output based on a reference voltage, enabling adjustable voltage output through a bipolar linear Hall-effect sensor and operational amplifiers.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If a single magnetic-induction component configuration is used, then the device structure is simple, but the voltage adjustment precision and control accuracy are poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevoltage adjustment precisionVSAvoidcircuit structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the voltage control function into multiple stages by introducing a multi-stage voltage division circuit. The circuit includes multiple voltage division units with different resistance ratios, allowing the output voltage to be divided into multiple discrete levels. This segmentation enables precise voltage adjustment without requiring a single complex high-precision component.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs dynamic switching between different voltage division configurations. By using switching elements to dynamically connect different voltage division units based on control signals, the system can adaptively adjust the voltage output to multiple predefined levels, achieving continuous voltage control through dynamic reconfiguration rather than static single-configuration design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Measurement precision

If buttons and touch sensors are used for voltage output control, then the control interface is simple, but the control accuracy and adjustment precision are poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol accuracyVSAvoidoperation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical buttons and touch sensors with a magnetic field-based control system. A magnetic induction component detects the position of a magnetic body, and this position information is used to control the switching of different voltage division units. This substitution eliminates the need for direct mechanical contact or complex touch detection while achieving high-precision position-based voltage control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a magnetic body as an intermediary between the user and the voltage control system. The user moves the magnetic body to different positions, and the magnetic induction component translates this position into corresponding voltage levels through the multi-stage voltage division circuit. This intermediary approach provides intuitive and accurate control without requiring direct interaction with buttons or sensors.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If fixed voltage levels are output, then the circuit design is simple, but the adaptability and continuous control capability are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevoltage adjustment rangeVSAvoidcircuit configuration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent designs a universal voltage control circuit that can output multiple voltage levels through a single multi-stage voltage division configuration. The circuit includes multiple voltage division units that can be selectively activated to provide different voltage levels, making the system adaptable to various voltage requirements without needing separate circuits for each voltage level.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent achieves continuous voltage control by changing the resistance ratios in the voltage division units. Each voltage division unit has a specific resistance ratio that determines the output voltage level. By switching between different resistance ratio configurations, the system can continuously adjust the output voltage across a wide range, transforming fixed voltage output into variable voltage output through parameter changes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 allows for precise multi-stage voltage adjustment and continuous control, improving user experience by enabling smooth adjustments beyond fixed levels, such as gradual lamp brightness control.

Implementation Method 1

a magnetic induction module; wherein the magnetic induction module is configured to sense an external magnetic field and output a first voltage signal

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

In an embodiment, the magnetic induction module comprises a bipolar linear Hall-effect sensor

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHall effect: Hall Effect

Data Source

PatentUS12177947B2Magnetic induction circuit, magnetic-controlled switch circuit, circuit board, magnetic-controlled device, and magnetic-controlled lamp
Publication Date: 2024.12.24 SHENZHEN ABOVE LIGHTS CO LTD
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  • US12177947B2 patent drawing
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AI summary

A magnetic induction circuit, a magnetic-controlled switch circuit, a magnetic-controlled device and a magnetic-controlled lamp. The magnetic induction circuit includes a magnetic induction module, a voltage comparison module and a voltage output module. The magnetic induction module is configured to sense an external magnetic field to generate a first voltage signal. The voltage comparison module is configured to receive the first voltage signal, and output a second voltage signal. The voltage output module is configured to process the second voltage signal and output a third voltage signal.