Mobile Charging for Attached Tracking Devices Without Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tracking devices attached to monitored individuals cannot be easily removed for charging, leading to power depletion and loss of location information, as they require remaining in place while charged from a fixed power source.
Innovation Solution
The development of systems and methods that allow for mobile charging of tracking devices while they are still attached to the monitored individual, utilizing a mobile charging device with a detection circuit to ensure safe and efficient power transfer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If the tracking device is detached for charging from a fixed power source, then the battery can be recharged, but the monitored individual must remain in place and the device cannot be removed
Solution Approach 1:
A wireless power transfer system acts as an intermediary between the fixed power source and the tracking device. The system uses a power transfer field (electromagnetic field) to transmit energy without physical connection, allowing the tracking device to be charged while remaining attached to the moving individual. This resolves the contradiction by eliminating the need for physical detachment while still providing charging capability.
2Reliability
If the tracking device remains attached to the individual for continuous monitoring, then location information is maintained, but the device cannot be removed for charging leading to power depletion
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless power transfer system enables continuous charging of the tracking device battery while it remains attached to the individual. By maintaining constant or periodic power transfer through the electromagnetic field, the battery remains charged without interruption, ensuring continuous operation of location tracking functions without power depletion.
3Power
If a fixed power source connection is used for charging, then power can be supplied to the tracking device, but the individual loses mobility and must remain in place
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical connection system (physical cable connection between fixed power source and tracking device) with a field-based wireless power transfer system. This substitution eliminates the physical constraint that required the individual to remain in place, allowing mobility while maintaining power supply capability through electromagnetic field energy transfer.
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 continuous operation of tracking devices by allowing them to be charged without being removed from the individual, thereby maintaining location information and extending battery life.
Implementation Method 1
a mobile charging device that is configured to transfer charge to the tracking device
Data Source
AI summary
Various embodiments provide systems and methods for charging a tracking device while it is attached to a monitored individual.