NFC System Dynamic Field Strength Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing near field communication systems in wireless charging devices face challenges in reliably detecting multiple NFC targets due to insufficient energy reception when multiple NFC tags or cards are present in the same electromagnetic field, leading to unreliable NFC communication.
Innovation Solution
A near field communication system that includes a controller, a first antenna generating a 13.56MHz electromagnetic field, a voltage regulator, and an evaluation unit to adjust the field strength based on feedback from a second antenna, allowing the operating voltage to be varied according to the number of NFC targets, ensuring reliable detection and reduced electromagnetic compatibility emissions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the electromagnetic field strength is increased to improve NFC detection reliability, then NFC communication reliability is improved, but energy consumption increases and EMC emissions worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic adjustment of the electromagnetic field strength by the control unit based on real-time detection of the number of NFC targets. The field strength is increased when multiple targets are detected to ensure reliable communication, and decreased when fewer targets are present to reduce energy consumption and EMC emissions. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction between maintaining high reliability and minimizing energy loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the operating parameters (electromagnetic field strength) of the NFC system based on the detected number of targets. By adjusting the field strength parameter dynamically rather than maintaining a constant high level, the system achieves reliable detection when needed while reducing energy consumption during normal operation, thus resolving the contradiction between reliability and energy efficiency.
2Reliability
If the electromagnetic field strength is increased to detect multiple NFC targets, then NFC communication reliability is improved, but electromagnetic compatibility emissions increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the electromagnetic field strength based on the actual number of NFC targets detected. When multiple targets are present, the field strength is increased to ensure reliable communication for all targets. When fewer targets are detected, the field strength is reduced to minimize EMC emissions. This dynamic control resolves the contradiction between communication reliability and EMC compliance.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit changes the electromagnetic field strength parameter according to the detected number of NFC targets. This parameter adaptation allows the system to maintain high reliability when multiple targets are present while reducing EMC emissions during normal operation with fewer targets, thus resolving the contradiction between communication quality and electromagnetic compatibility.
3Reliability
If a fixed high operating voltage is used to ensure reliable NFC detection, then detection reliability is improved, but energy losses increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic adjustment of the operating voltage supplied to the NFC controller based on the detected number of NFC targets. When multiple targets are detected, the voltage is increased to ensure reliable detection and communication. When fewer targets are present, the voltage is reduced to minimize energy losses. This dynamic voltage control resolves the contradiction between detection reliability and energy efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit changes the operating voltage parameter according to the actual load situation and number of NFC targets detected. This parameter adaptation allows the system to maintain high detection reliability when needed while reducing energy consumption during normal operation, thus resolving the contradiction between reliable detection and energy loss minimization.
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 system enables reliable detection and communication with multiple NFC targets by dynamically adjusting the electromagnetic field strength, reducing energy losses and improving NFC performance while minimizing electromagnetic compatibility emissions.
Implementation Method 1
a first antenna (22) coupled to and controlled by the near field communication controller (10) and configured to generate an electromagnetic field having a frequency of 13.56MHz
Implementation Method 2
an evaluation unit (14) coupled to a second antenna (26) arranged in the electromagnetic field generated by the first antenna (22) and configured to determine a voltage induced in the second antenna (26) by the electromagnetic field generated by the first antenna (22)
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AI summary
A near field communication system comprises a near field communication controller (10), a first antenna (22) coupled to and controlled by the near field communication controller (10) and configured to generate an electromagnetic field having a frequency of 13.56MHz, a voltage regulator (12) configured to provide an operating voltage (VOP) to the near field communication controller (10), a second antenna (26) arranged in the electromagnetic field generated by the first antenna (22), and an evaluation unit (14) coupled to the second antenna (26) and configured to determine a voltage induced in the second antenna (26) by the electromagnetic field generated by the first antenna (22). The evaluation unit (14) is configured to provide a feedback signal (SF) to the voltage regulator (12), the feedback signal (SF) being dependent on the voltage induced in the second antenna (26), the voltage regulator (12) is configured to vary the operating voltage (VOP) based on the feedback signal (SF), and the field strength of the electromagnetic field generated by the first antenna (22) depends on the operating voltage (VOP).