Mobile Device Battery Adaptation via Unique ID Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

All-solid-state batteries with different characteristics, when used in a single mobile device, can lead to insufficient performance and malfunctions due to varying battery characteristics, as existing technologies lack effective methods to adapt and optimize device operations based on the specific battery type.

Innovation Solution

A mobile device with a connection section for an all-solid-state battery and an obtaining section to identify unique battery information, allowing a control circuit to adjust the driving state of the device's components based on the battery type, optimizing performance by switching between normal and restriction modes or stopping operations if unsuitable batteries are detected.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If different all-solid-state batteries with varying characteristics are used in a single mobile device, then design freedom and manufacturing flexibility are improved, but device reliability and performance consistency deteriorate due to insufficient adaptation to battery-specific characteristics

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedesign freedomVSAvoiddevice reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The mobile device dynamically adjusts its operating parameters based on the detected battery characteristics. The control circuit receives unique information identifying the battery type and modifies device operation accordingly, enabling the system to adapt to different battery performances rather than relying on fixed operating parameters. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction by allowing design freedom through battery variety while maintaining reliability through real-time optimization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes operational parameters based on the detected battery characteristics. By receiving unique information about the battery type and adjusting device operation parameters accordingly, the system optimizes performance for each specific battery. This parameter adjustment mechanism allows the device to accommodate different battery characteristics while maintaining reliable operation, thus resolving the contradiction between design flexibility and reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If battery characteristics are not adapted, then device operation simplicity is maintained, but performance optimization and malfunction prevention are worsened due to fixed operating parameters

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice operation simplicityVSAvoidperformance optimization
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The mobile device performs self-adjustment by automatically detecting battery characteristics and optimizing its own operation without user intervention. The control circuit receives unique battery information and autonomously modifies operating parameters, eliminating the need for manual configuration while achieving performance optimization. This self-service approach resolves the contradiction by maintaining operational simplicity for the user while enabling sophisticated performance adaptation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS11671524B2Mobile device
Publication Date: 2023.06.06 SEIKO EPSON CORP
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AI summary

A mobile device driven based on electric power includes a connection section configured to be electrically coupled to an all-solid-state battery having a solid electrolyte, and an obtaining section configured to obtain unique information of the all-solid-state battery electrically coupled to the connection section.