Removable Case Wireless Power and Beam Steering
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Solution Overview
Problem
Removable cases for wireless electronic devices lack enhanced functionality beyond physical protection and supplemental power, failing to provide significant improvements in wireless communications and power transfer capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A removable case with integrated circuitry that supports wireless power reception and communication, using an array of antennas for beam steering and intermediate frequency signal transmission, and provides supplemental power through both wired and wireless paths.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If removable cases are used for wireless electronic devices, then physical protection and supplemental power are provided, but significant enhanced functionality in wireless communications and power transfer capabilities is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions (wireless power reception, wireless communication, and device protection) into a single removable case unit. The case integrates circuitry that can receive wireless power and communicate wirelessly with external equipment, merging previously separate functionalities into one unified accessory that enhances both protection and adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The removable case is designed to perform multiple functions: it provides physical protection for the device, contains a battery for supplemental power, includes circuitry for receiving wireless power at microwave frequencies, and incorporates an array of antennas for wireless communication with beam steering capability. This multi-functional design directly addresses the need for enhanced versatility without compromising reliability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If circuitry for wireless power reception and communication is integrated into the removable case, then enhanced wireless functionality is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the wireless functionality into a separate removable case that can be attached to or detached from the main device. By placing the wireless power reception circuitry and communication antennas in the removable case rather than integrating them permanently into the device, the system gains enhanced functionality while allowing the main device to remain relatively simple. The complex wireless components are isolated in a modular unit.
Solution Approach 2:
The removable case acts as a nested structure that contains multiple functional components: a battery for supplemental power, circuitry for wireless power reception, and an array of antennas for communication. These components are housed within the case body that attaches to the main device, creating a nested configuration where the case encapsulates multiple subsystems.
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
Enhances the wireless functionality of electronic devices by enabling efficient wireless power transfer and communication in high-frequency bands, improving the overall performance and usability of the devices.
Implementation Method 1
The removable case may include circuitry that receives wireless power from external equipment. The circuitry that receives the wireless power may receive wireless power at microwave frequencies.
Implementation Method 2
The array of antennas may support wireless communications in millimeter wave communications bands such as a communications band at 60 GHz or other extremely high frequency communications bands.
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AI summary
A removable case may have a body that is configured to receive an electronic device. The case may be coupled to the electronic device using wired and wireless paths. The case may include circuitry that receives wireless power from external equipment. The circuitry that receives the wireless power may receive wireless power at microwave frequencies. Received power may be supplied to the electronic device through wired and wireless paths. The removable case may also include circuitry that wirelessly communicates with external equipment. An array of antennas may be used to support beam steering. The array of antennas may support wireless communications in millimeter wave communications bands such as a communications band at 60 GHz or other extremely high frequency communications bands. The case and electronic device may have respective intermediate frequency antenna structures to allow intermediate frequency signals to be wirelessly conveyed between the case and device.