Phase-Modulated Wireless Charging Circuit for Long-Range Power Transfer

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current wireless charging technologies for communication devices are limited to short-range charging, making it difficult to efficiently power communication devices over long distances, especially in scenarios where geographical constraints and high costs are involved.

Innovation Solution

A communication apparatus comprising a phase adjustment circuit, a charging circuit, and antennas, which adjusts the phases of electromagnetic signals, converts them into electrical energy, and transmits them over long distances for power supply and charging.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Length of stationary object

If magnetic resonance or inductive charging is used for wireless charging, then charging is achieved, but the charging range is limited to short distances

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging distanceVSAvoidcharging effectiveness
Core Design Contradiction:
Length of stationary objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the fundamental parameter of electromagnetic wave type from non-radiating (inductive/magnetic resonance) to radiating (microwave frequency), enabling long-distance power transmission while maintaining charging effectiveness through frequency-based energy transfer optimization

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If wired power supply is used to power communication devices, then stable power supply is achieved, but deployment is limited by geographical environment and costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedeployment flexibilityVSAvoiddeployment cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical wired power supply system with a wireless electromagnetic energy transmission system, eliminating the need for physical power lines and enabling deployment in geographically constrained environments without increasing infrastructure costs

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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 long-distance wireless power supply and charging for communication devices, reducing the need for physical power lines, enhancing device mobility and installation flexibility, and lowering maintenance and deployment costs.

Implementation Method 1

a phase adjustment circuit, configured to adjust phases of electromagnetic signals

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhase adjustment:

Implementation Method 2

a charging circuit, configured to convert the electromagnetic signals into electrical energy

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic energy conversion: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentEP4543139A1Communication apparatus and device
Publication Date: 2025.04.23 ZTE CORP
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AI summary

Embodiments of the present application provide a communication apparatus and a device comprising the communication apparatus. The communication apparatus comprises a phase modulation circuit, a charging circuit, and an antenna; the phase modulation circuit is configured to perform phase adjustment on an electromagnetic signal; the charging circuit is configured to convert the electromagnetic signal into electric energy; the antenna is configured to receive the electromagnetic signal; the antenna is connected to the phase modulation circuit, and the electromagnetic signal is transmitted to the phase modulation circuit by means of the antenna; and the antenna is connected to the charging circuit, and the electromagnetic signal is transmitted to the charging circuit by means of the antenna.