Wireless Power Network Manager for RF Energy Pocket Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless power transmission methods are inefficient and cumbersome, requiring direct connection to power sources, leading to frequent recharging needs and potential system overload, with existing solutions like solar chargers being costly and directional transmission methods being prone to interference and inefficiency.
Innovation Solution
A system that uses a transmitter to create a three-dimensional pocket of energy using RF signals, allowing receivers to harvest power wirelessly, with a wireless power network manager for authorization and control, enabling smart registration of devices to prevent system abuse and optimize energy distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If electromagnetic signal transmission is used for wireless power charging, then wireless charging capability is achieved, but power transmission efficiency deteriorates due to 1/r2 attenuation over distance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the wireless power transmission system into multiple transmitters distributed throughout the charging space, each creating localized energy pockets. Instead of one high-power transmitter suffering from 1/r2 attenuation, multiple lower-power transmitters work together, with each device receiving power from the nearest transmitter, effectively segmenting the transmission path and reducing energy loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from traditional planar charging surfaces to three-dimensional volumetric energy pockets. By creating energy distribution throughout a 3D space rather than confined to a 2D surface, the system allows devices to be charged at any position within the volumetric charging zone, maintaining efficient power transfer regardless of distance from any single transmitter.
2Power
If transmission power is boosted to increase received signal power, then receiving power at large distance is achieved, but energy waste increases as most energy is not received
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements local quality by creating concentrated energy pockets at specific spatial locations where receivers are detected, rather than broadcasting high power uniformly in all directions. Each transmitter adjusts its power output locally based on receiver presence and position, delivering high received power only where needed while minimizing energy waste in empty spaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs feedback mechanisms where receivers communicate their position and power reception status to transmitters. Transmitters use this feedback to dynamically adjust their transmission power, boosting power only when and where receivers are present and need additional power, thereby achieving high received signal power without proportional energy waste.
3Power
If boosted power transmission is used to transmit power over useful distance, then power reception at distance is achieved, but interference with electronic devices increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the power transmission into multiple low-power directional beams from distributed transmitters, each targeting specific receivers. This segmentation replaces one high-power omnidirectional transmission with many low-power directional transmissions, reducing electromagnetic interference to surrounding electronic devices while maintaining adequate power delivery to intended receivers.
4Adaptability or versatility
If wireless power network is expanded to support multiple devices, then charging versatility improves, but system overload and abuse risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements comprehensive feedback mechanisms where the network manager continuously monitors power consumption, device registration status, and energy pool levels across all transmitters and receivers. This real-time feedback enables dynamic load balancing, prevents any single device from consuming excessive power, and triggers alerts or shutdowns when approaching system capacity limits, thereby maintaining reliability as versatility scales.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs dynamic power allocation and device authorization mechanisms that adapt to current network conditions. Power transmission parameters, authorization levels, and energy distribution are continuously adjusted based on real-time system state, allowing the network to flexibly support varying numbers of devices while preventing overload through adaptive control rather than static limits.
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 efficient, wireless charging of multiple devices without wires, improving user convenience and system stability by managing device access and optimizing energy distribution within the network.
Implementation Method 1
A transmitter transmits controlled RF waves that act as power transmission signals
Implementation Method 2
A receiver converts the transmitted waves into a useable source of electrical energy
Data Source
AI summary
The embodiments described herein include a transmitter that transmits a power transmission signal (e.g., radio frequency (RF) signal waves) to create a three-dimensional pocket of energy. At least one receiver can be connected to or integrated into electronic devices and receive power from the pocket of energy. A wireless power network may include a plurality of wireless power transmitters each with an embedded wireless power transmitter manager, including a wireless power manager application. The wireless power network may include a plurality of client devices with wireless power receivers. Wireless power receivers may include a power receiver application configured to communicate with the wireless power manager application. The wireless power manager application may include a device database where information about the wireless power network may be stored.