Power Reuse Circuit for Testing Waste Energy Recovery
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Solution Overview
Problem
During the production and testing of electronic devices, excessive power is often wasted as heat energy, rather than being reused effectively.
Innovation Solution
A testing power reuse system that includes a power reuse circuit and a virtual currency calculating circuit, where the power reuse circuit receives power generated during testing operations and provides it to the virtual currency calculating circuit to perform virtual currency calculations, thereby improving power use efficiency by eliminating the need for electronic load elements that consume power as heat.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If power generated during testing is consumed through a cement resistor, then the testing operation can be completed, but energy is wasted as heat
Solution Approach 1:
The patent converts the previously harmful waste heat into useful electrical energy by connecting the testing device to a virtual currency calculating circuit. The power that would have been dissipated as heat through the cement resistor is now utilized to drive the calculating circuit, transforming energy loss into productive work.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by using the testing device's own generated power to operate the virtual currency calculating circuit. The testing operation itself provides the energy needed for the calculating operation, creating a self-sustaining system where the tested device contributes to powering additional functionality.
2Productivity
If traditional testing methods are used with cement resistors, then testing can be performed, but additional revenue sources are lost
Solution Approach 1:
The testing device is given multiple functions: it not only performs its primary testing function but also generates power for virtual currency calculation. This multi-functionality increases productivity by utilizing the same hardware resource for two different purposes simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the testing operation with the virtual currency calculating operation into a single integrated system. Both operations share common hardware resources including the testing device, power supply, and circuit board, eliminating the need for separate dedicated testing equipment.
3Loss of energy
If power is wasted as heat energy, then simple testing equipment can be used, but energy efficiency is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The previously wasted heat energy is converted into useful electrical power that drives the virtual currency calculating circuit. This transformation turns an energy loss into a valuable resource, improving overall system efficiency without requiring external power sources.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the operational parameters by operating the virtual currency calculating circuit at conditions optimized for energy efficiency. The calculating circuit is designed to operate effectively using the specific power characteristics generated during testing operations, maximizing energy utilization.
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AI summary
A testing power reuse system including a testing device, a virtual currency calculating circuit, and a power reuse circuit is provided. The power reuse circuit is coupled to the testing device through a first interface circuit and is coupled to the virtual currency calculating circuit through a second interface circuit. The power reuse circuit is configured to receive power generated by performing a testing operation on the testing device through the first interface circuit and provide the power to the virtual currency calculating circuit through the second interface circuit. The virtual currency calculating circuit is driven by the power to perform a virtual currency calculating operation. A power reuse circuit and a testing power reuse method are also provided.