Reconfigurable Antenna System for Multi-Standard Wireless Power and Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Devices designed for wireless data transmission typically operate on specific standards, limiting compatibility with devices built to different standards, preventing effective power and data transfer between them.
Innovation Solution
A wireless device with an antenna system incorporating inductive and capacitive elements, a programmable controller that detects communication protocols, and switching components to adjust the circuit configuration for interoperability with various standards and protocols, enabling power and data transfer across different devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If devices are designed to a predetermined standard for wireless data transmission, then communication reliability within the same standard is improved, but compatibility with devices built to different standards deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless device is designed with a reconfigurable antenna system that can operate with multiple different standards and protocols. The antenna system includes switching components that enable it to function in different configurations, allowing a single device to universally communicate with devices built to various standards rather than being limited to one predetermined standard
Solution Approach 2:
The antenna system incorporates switching components that dynamically reconfigure the circuit configuration based on the detected communications protocol. This dynamic adaptability allows the device to transition between different operational modes to maintain reliable communication across different standards, resolving the contradiction between reliability for a specific standard and versatility across multiple standards
2Productivity
If the antenna system is configured for a specific communications protocol, then transmission efficiency for that protocol is improved, but interoperability with devices using other protocols deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The switching component dynamically reconfigures the antenna system's circuit configuration based on the detected communications protocol. This dynamic adjustment optimizes transmission efficiency for the specific protocol being used while maintaining the capability to interoperate with devices using other protocols, thus resolving the contradiction between productivity for a specific protocol and adaptability to multiple protocols
3Device complexity
If devices operate on single standards or protocols, then system simplicity is maintained, but compatibility with multi-standard devices deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless device is designed with universal functionality to operate with multiple different standards and protocols through a reconfigurable antenna system. This allows the device to maintain simplicity in its basic operation while gaining the versatility to communicate with devices built to various standards, resolving the contradiction between device complexity and adaptability
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables seamless power and data transfer between devices using multiple standards and protocols, ensuring compatibility and safe voltage levels, even with devices operating under single standards or protocols, thus expanding interoperability and safety in wireless communication systems.
Implementation Method 1
power and data transfer between devices through a magnetic or radio frequency (RF) interface
Implementation Method 2
an antenna system that has at least one inductive element
Data Source
AI summary
A wireless device is disclosed that includes an antenna system comprising at least one inductive element and two or more capacitive elements. A switching component configured to change a circuit configuration of the capacitive elements. A controller configured to transmit a signal using the antenna system and to receive a response from a first device, to determine a communications protocol associated with the first device and to change a configuration of the antenna system in response to the detected communications protocol by actuating the switching component.