Non-Contact Power Supply Positioning Feedback for POS Peripherals
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Solution Overview
Problem
In POS systems using non-contact power supply, peripheral devices may not be charged if they are not placed at the correct position for charging, often due to operators neglecting or unintentionally forgetting to position them correctly, leading to inefficient power transmission.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus with a communication control module, input module, and notification module is introduced to monitor and notify the charging state of peripheral devices, ensuring they are correctly positioned for non-contact power reception by displaying notification screens or alerts if the power supply state is poor or bad.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If non-contact power supply is introduced into POS system, then power transmission convenience is improved, but charging reliability deteriorates due to positioning requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The notification module provides feedback to the operator about the charging state by displaying visual indicators (e.g., green LED for good charging, yellow for poor charging). This feedback mechanism allows the operator to adjust the peripheral device position to achieve optimal charging, thereby resolving the contradiction between convenience and reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically monitors the charging state through the communication control module and provides guidance through the notification module, enabling the system to self-adjust and maintain reliable charging without requiring constant operator intervention or complex manual positioning procedures.
2Productivity
If operator prioritizes sales registration, then productivity is improved, but charging reliability deteriorates due to neglected positioning
Solution Approach 1:
The system autonomously monitors charging status and provides visual feedback without requiring operator attention, allowing operators to focus on sales registration while the system self-manages charging monitoring and guidance.
Solution Approach 2:
The notification module provides continuous visual feedback about charging status, enabling operators to quickly assess and adjust positioning during or between sales transactions, maintaining both productivity and charging reliability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If peripheral device is not positioned correctly, then power transmission efficiency deteriorates, but operational flexibility is improved
Solution Approach 1:
The notification module provides real-time feedback on power transmission efficiency through visual indicators, allowing operators to understand the impact of positioning on energy efficiency and adjust accordingly, balancing flexibility with energy optimization.
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
This solution ensures that peripheral devices in POS systems are properly aligned for charging, preventing power transmission inefficiencies and notifying operators to correct the device's position, thereby maintaining continuous operation and reducing errors.
Implementation Method 1
The non-contact power supply system is capable of supplying electric power to a secondary battery carried on a personal computer, an AV (Audio Visual) device and the like with the use of the resonance phenomenon of an electromagnetic field.
Implementation Method 2
A non-contact power supply system which transfers power without using a power cable has been used in recent years.
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing apparatus comprises a communication control module, an input module and a notification module. The communication control module controls the communication with a peripheral device which is associated with the information processing apparatus. The input module receives the input of the charging state information, output from the peripheral device, which indicates the state of non-contact power supply to the peripheral device with a non-contact manner in which no mechanical connection is taken with the peripheral device. The notification module notifies, if the input module receives the input of the charging state information, the state of the non-contact power supply for the peripheral device.