Resonance Element for Wireless Power Transmission and Reception

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current wireless power transmission systems lack a solution for wirelessly charging peripherals through mobile devices due to limitations in electrical energy storage and terminal size, hindering widespread adoption and application.

Innovation Solution

A method and device utilizing a shared resonance element for both transmitting and receiving wireless power, incorporating a boosting element to increase direct current voltage, an inversion element to convert to alternating current, and a master control component to manage the process, enabling electromagnetic wave transmission for charging other devices without requiring additional components or bulk.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a mobile device is used to wirelessly charge peripherals, then portability and convenience are improved, but the device size and energy storage requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconvenience of wireless chargingVSAvoiddevice size
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The resonance element is designed to perform dual functions: receiving electromagnetic waves for charging the mobile device itself, and transmitting electromagnetic waves to charge peripheral devices. By making the resonance element universal and configurable, the patent eliminates the need for separate transmitting and receiving components, thereby avoiding increased device volume while enabling wireless charging of peripherals

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically configures the resonance element between receiving mode and transmitting mode based on operational requirements. Through dynamic switching of the resonance element's function and adjusting operating parameters such as frequency and power level, the system achieves wireless charging capability without requiring fixed, bulky hardware for each function

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If additional components are added for wireless transmission, then transmission capability is improved, but device complexity and size increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewireless transmission capabilityVSAvoidnumber of components
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent makes the existing resonance element universal by enabling it to operate in both receiving and transmitting modes. Through software control and parameter adjustment, the same hardware component performs multiple functions, eliminating the need for additional transmitting components and reducing overall device complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges the wireless receiving and transmitting functions into a single integrated system using one resonance element. By combining these functions and sharing common components such as the resonance element, control circuits, and power management modules, the system achieves wireless transmission capability without increasing component count or device complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Volume of moving object

If existing components are used for both reception and transmission, then device size is reduced, but component functionality and reliability requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice sizeVSAvoidcomponent reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The resonance element dynamically switches between receiving and transmitting modes with well-defined transition states. By implementing dynamic mode switching with clear operational boundaries and control mechanisms, the system ensures reliable operation of the shared component under different functional requirements while maintaining compact device size

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes operational parameters such as frequency, power level, and circuit configuration to enable the resonance element to function reliably in both receiving and transmitting modes. By carefully controlling parameter transitions and ensuring proper operating conditions for each mode, the patent maintains component reliability while reducing device volume

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 wireless charging of peripherals using a mobile device as a transmitter, leveraging existing components like coils for both reception and transmission, providing a portable and efficient charging solution without the need for external chargers or bulky hardware, thus addressing the lack of such solutions in existing technologies.

Implementation Method 1

the resonance element is connected with the inversion element and configured to convert the alternating current into an electromagnetic wave and transmit the electromagnetic wave

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

the resonance element is further configured to convert a received electromagnetic wave into an alternating current and transmit the converted alternating current to a rectification element

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS10069344B2Method and device for transmitting and receiving wireless power
Publication Date: 2018.09.04 ZTE CORP
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AI summary

The embodiments of disclosure disclose a method and device for transmitting and receiving wireless power. The method includes: switching a state of a resonance element used for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic waves to an electromagnetic wave transmission state; boosting a first direct current output by a mobile device to a second direct current having a predetermined voltage; inverting the second direct current to an alternating current; converting the alternating current into an electromagnetic wave and transmitting the electromagnetic wave, wherein the electromagnetic wave is used for charging a to-be-charged device. The embodiments of the disclosure provide a solution for wirelessly charging peripherals through a terminal and thus solves a problem that there is no solution provided to wirelessly charge peripherals through the terminal in the related art.