Multi-Output Charging Control for Simultaneous Device Charging
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing charging technologies require users to take turns charging multiple portable electronic devices, increasing charging time and necessitating frequent monitoring to ensure devices are fully charged.
Innovation Solution
A charging device with multiple power output ends and charging units, controlled by a controller that allocates charging power from a single power source to multiple devices, allowing simultaneous charging and optimizing power distribution based on device requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If multiple portable electronic devices are charged using existing charging technologies, then each device can be charged, but the charging time increases and users have to frequently check charging status
Solution Approach 1:
The charging device is divided into multiple independent charging units (first charging unit, second charging unit, etc.), each capable of independently charging a portable electronic device. This segmentation allows multiple devices to be charged simultaneously without interfering with each other, thereby reducing total charging time and improving charging efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The charging device incorporates multiple charging units within a single device, enabling it to charge multiple types of portable electronic devices simultaneously. This multi-functionality allows the single charging device to serve multiple purposes and charge multiple devices at once, eliminating the need for separate charging devices for each portable electronic device.
2Ease of operation
If users charge multiple portable electronic devices sequentially using existing charging technologies, then charging is possible, but users have to frequently check whether devices are fully charged
Solution Approach 1:
Each charging unit is equipped with independent control capabilities, allowing the charging device to automatically manage the charging process for multiple devices without requiring user intervention. The charging units can independently control power distribution and monitor charging status, enabling the system to serve itself and eliminate the need for frequent manual checking.
Solution Approach 2:
The charging device incorporates monitoring functionality that automatically detects when portable electronic devices are fully charged. This feedback mechanism allows the system to track charging status in real-time and notify users or automatically adjust charging parameters, eliminating the need for manual checking and improving operational convenience.
3Loss of energy
If a single power source is used to charge multiple devices simultaneously, then power utilization efficiency improves, but power allocation control becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The power allocation control is segmented into multiple independent charging units, each managing power distribution to a specific portable electronic device. This segmentation simplifies the overall control complexity by dividing the power management task into smaller, independent modules, while still achieving efficient utilization of the single power source through coordinated operation of all charging units.
Solution Approach 2:
The charging device incorporates dynamic power allocation capabilities, where the controller can adjust power distribution to each charging unit based on real-time charging needs and device requirements. This dynamic control allows the system to optimize power source utilization efficiency while managing complexity through adaptive, rather than static, power management strategies.
Data Source
AI summary
A charging device connected to a power source for charging a plurality of electronic devices is provided. Each of the electronic devices has a predetermined charging power. The charging device comprises a power input end, a plurality of power output ends, a plurality of charging units, and a controller. The power input end is connected to the power source. The power output ends are utilized to connect the electronic devices. The charging units are electrically connected to the power output ends respectively. The controller is electrically connected to the power input end, the power output ends and the charging units for accessing an output power of the power source via the power input and each of the predetermined charging powers via the power output ends, and controlling the charging units according to the output power and the predetermined charging powers.