Micro-Energy RF Circuit Layout for Longer Data Packet Transmission

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional micro-energy acquisition devices have a fast power consumption speed due to parallel connection of microprocessors and radio frequency circuits, resulting in insufficient energy supply for complete data packet transmission in wireless communication, leading to weak data transmission capability and high error rates.

Innovation Solution

A micro-energy acquisition device with a radio frequency circuit generating a ground voltage and a unidirectional conduction component to produce a first voltage, which is used by the microprocessor to generate a supply voltage, enabling the microprocessor and radio frequency circuit to be connected in series, thereby slowing down energy consumption and prolonging signal conversion and transmission time.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the microprocessor and radio frequency circuit are connected in parallel, then the device can operate with both components powered simultaneously, but the power consumption speed increases too fast causing insufficient energy supply for complete data packet transmission

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperational capabilityVSAvoidpower consumption speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the power supply path by introducing a series connection between the microprocessor and radio frequency circuit, with the first unidirectional conduction component creating distinct power stages. This segmentation allows control over energy flow timing, enabling the system to manage power consumption in discrete phases rather than simultaneous consumption, thereby extending the energy maintenance time from 170 μs to sufficient for complete data packet transmission.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamic power management through the series connection configuration and unidirectional conduction component, which enables the radio frequency circuit to be powered only when needed for transmission. This dynamic approach allows the system to switch between low-power microprocessor-only operation and full-power transmission mode, optimizing energy usage based on operational requirements rather than maintaining constant high power consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Productivity

If the microprocessor and radio frequency circuit are connected in parallel, then both components can be powered simultaneously, but the energy maintenance time is only 170 μs which is insufficient for complete data packet transmission

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission capabilityVSAvoidenergy maintenance time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDuration of action of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by having the microprocessor generate the data signal before the radio frequency circuit converts it to a wireless communication signal. The series connection ensures that energy is maintained throughout this sequential process, with the unidirectional conduction component preserving energy from the microprocessor's data signal generation through the radio frequency circuit's signal conversion and transmission, extending the energy maintenance time beyond the 170 μs limitation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The series connection with unidirectional conduction component creates a continuous energy flow path from the micro-energy voltage through the radio frequency circuit to the microprocessor and back. This continuity ensures that energy is maintained throughout the entire data packet transmission process without interruption, allowing the useful action of data transmission to complete fully rather than being truncated after 170 μs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

3Ease of operation

If the microprocessor and radio frequency circuit are connected in parallel, then the system can function with both components active, but data transmission error rate increases due to insufficient energy supply

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem functionalityVSAvoiddata transmission error rate
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

By segmenting the power supply into series-connected stages with unidirectional conduction, the patent ensures that each component receives adequate energy at the appropriate time. The microprocessor receives energy for data signal generation, and the radio frequency circuit receives energy for signal conversion and transmission, with the series connection preventing energy deficiency that would cause transmission errors while maintaining system functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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 improves data transmission capability and reduces error rates by extending the energy maintenance time for wireless communication signals, allowing for the transmission of multiple data packets.

Implementation Method 1

a first unidirectional conduction component connected with the radio frequency circuit and configured to make the ground voltage to be unidirectionally conductive so as to generate a first voltage

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectUnidirectional conduction: Diode

Implementation Method 2

a capacitance between a gate electrode and a source electrode of the pull-up switch transistor is charged according to the first voltage, and a charging voltage is generated

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCapacitance charging: Capacitance

Data Source

PatentUS11750038B2Micro-energy acquisition device and micro-energy acquisition method
Publication Date: 2023.09.05 WU WENJING
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AI summary

A micro-energy acquisition device is provided. The radio frequency circuit generates a ground voltage according to the micro-energy voltage and output the ground voltage through the ground terminal; the first unidirectional conduction component makes the ground voltage to be unidirectionally conductive to generate the first voltage; the microprocessor generates the supply voltage according to the first voltage and is operated according to the supply voltage; the first input/output port of the microprocessor is connected with the first unidirectional conduction component; since the microprocessor and the radio frequency circuit are connected in series, an electrical energy consumption speed of the micro-energy voltage is slower, the capability of data transmission is improved and an error rate of data transmission is reduced.