Motion-Sensing Power Saving Apparatus for Standby Energy Reduction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional power saving methods for electronic equipment, such as TVs, are passive and inefficient, particularly in standby modes, and require costly upgrades to reduce energy consumption effectively.

Innovation Solution

A power saving apparatus that includes a detection module for sensing user motion, a wireless transceiver unit, and a processing unit to control electronic equipment to switch between working and standby modes based on user presence, using image or infrared sensing units to determine user activity and transmit control signals via a remote control device.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of energy

If traditional passive power saving method is used (closing standby power), then power consumption is reduced, but the power consumption reduction is limited and cannot be further improved without costly upgrades

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower consumptionVSAvoidpower saving effectiveness

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of energyVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses the electronic equipment's own remote control signals to trigger power saving actions, making the equipment self-regulating based on user presence detection without requiring external control infrastructure

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces passive mechanical power switches with an active detection and control system using motion sensors and wireless communication to automatically manage power states based on user presence

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Loss of energy

If motion detection and automatic mode switching is implemented, then power consumption is significantly reduced, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower consumptionVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of energyVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The power saving apparatus integrates multiple functions including motion detection, wireless signal reception, signal processing, and power control into a single multi-functional device, reducing overall system complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The power saving apparatus acts as an intermediary between the remote control device and the electronic equipment, simplifying the control architecture by centralizing the intelligence in a dedicated control unit

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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

The apparatus actively manages power consumption by switching electronic equipment to standby mode when the user is absent, significantly reducing energy usage and extending battery life without the need for costly upgrades, thereby saving energy and costs.

Implementation Method 1

using image or infrared sensing units to determine user activity

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectInfrared radiation detection: Infrared Radiation

Data Source

PatentUS9207669B2Power saving apparatus, power saving system and method of operating the same

Publication Date: 2015.12.08 POWERTECH INDAL

AI summary

A power saving apparatus adapted for electronic equipment is disclosed. The power saving apparatus includes a detection module for detecting a motion of an object in a detection field around the electronic equipment and generating a detection signal, a wireless transceiver unit, and a processing unit for transmitting a control signal to the electronic equipment via the wireless transceiver unit according to the detection signal so as to control the electronic equipment to operate in a working mode or a standby mode.