Modified Smart Device Power Circuit for Heat-Resilient Autonomy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Smart phones and tablets face limitations in operating autonomously due to heat, power, cold-start, and operation issues, especially in varying temperature ranges, requiring manual intervention and specific conditions for functionality.
Innovation Solution
A modified smart device system with an alternative power circuit and thermally conductive materials, removing the battery and integrating external power sources, along with software modifications for automated operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a smart phone or tablet is used for automated smart device applications, then the device can perform computing applications beyond personal use cases, but the device experiences heat issues, power issues, cold-start issues, and operation issues that limit autonomous operation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the battery from the smart device, extracting the component that causes power management limitations and thermal issues. This allows the device to operate continuously when connected to external power sources without the constraints of battery capacity, charging cycles, or battery-induced heating, thereby enabling more reliable autonomous operation for automated applications.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the power supply system by separating the battery function from the main device operation. The battery compartment is made removable, allowing the device to function with external power sources for automated operations while maintaining the option to use battery power for portable use cases. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by enabling continuous operation for automated applications without battery limitations.
2Extent of automation
If the battery is removed and alternative power circuitry is installed, then the device can operate autonomously without battery limitations, but the device requires external power sources and modified electrical connections
Solution Approach 1:
The alternative power circuitry is designed to accept multiple types of external power sources through universal power input interfaces. The circuit board includes both a power input interface for external power sources and maintains compatibility with various charging standards, allowing the same modified device to function autonomously in different environments without requiring device-specific power solutions.
3Temperature
If thermally conductive material is added to the housing, then heat dissipation is improved for continuous operation, but the device housing becomes more complex and requires additional thermal management components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates thermally conductive material directly into the housing structure, creating a composite housing that combines structural support functions with thermal management functions. This integration approach improves heat dissipation for continuous automated operation without requiring separate thermal management components, thereby minimizing the increase in device complexity while achieving effective thermal control.
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 autonomous operation under various environmental conditions, extending functionality beyond traditional smart device capabilities, including image processing and AI tasks without battery limitations.
Implementation Method 1
at least some of the space which is able to accommodate a battery holding a thermally conductive material for promoting heat dissipation
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AI summary
System and methods for adapting a smart phone or a tablet for use as a hybrid smart device able to perform different functions such as a smart camera, smart display, edge processing unit, or other hybrid functions, referred to as a modified or hybrid device. The modified device is based on a set of smart device components which has its battery removed and is instead powered by alternative circuitry. The modified device is also outfitted with a variety of modifications which allow it to operate in an extended temperature range. The modified device is loaded with software and circuitry which allow it to operate automatically without human interaction. The modified device can perform additional functions, but can also retain beneficial smart device functions and features.