Electric Power Source Identification via Embedded Current Signals
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Solution Overview
Problem
Consumers face challenges in identifying the source of their electricity, particularly in distinguishing between environmentally friendly and non-environmentally friendly sources, as existing systems lack efficient methods to track and communicate the origin of electric power.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that embeds source identifiers within electric currents, allowing detection and identification of the power source, enabling end-users to determine the acceptability of the electricity based on predefined criteria, using techniques such as embedding source identifiers in the electric current and broadcasting this information through radio frequency signals or internet uploads.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If source identifiers are embedded in electric current, then identification accuracy of power source is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The source identifier is embedded within the electric current signal itself, nesting information within the power transmission medium. This allows the identifier to travel along with the electricity through existing infrastructure without requiring separate communication channels or additional physical infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The electric current serves as an intermediary carrier that transports both energy and identification information. By modulating the current to embed source identifiers, the system uses the existing power transmission infrastructure as a dual-purpose medium for both energy delivery and information communication.
2Loss of information
If source identifiers are detected and processed, then information availability about power origin is improved, but processing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
Source identifiers are embedded in the electric current at the point of generation or transmission, preparing the information in advance before it reaches the consumer. This preliminary tagging allows for immediate identification and processing at the point of use without requiring complex追溯 investigations into the power's origin.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides immediate feedback to consumers about the source of their electricity by continuously monitoring the embedded identifiers in the incoming current. This real-time feedback loop enables consumers to make informed decisions about their power consumption based on current source information.
Data Source
AI summary
Information indicating a source of electric current can be received alongside or detected within the electric current itself, enabling recipients to identify a source of their electricity. The information may be determined based on analysis of the received electric current, such as by detecting a modulated carrier signal embedded within a received alternating current.