Scanner Battery Interface With Capacity Indication for Continuous Use
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wireless scanners face power consumption issues, leading to potential interruptions or loss of data when the battery is depleted during use.
Innovation Solution
A power supply device and method that includes a scanner with a detachable battery insertion portion, a capacity indicating portion, and processors to manage battery information and power supply, allowing seamless operation and charging via a charger or dummy cable.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a wireless scanner is used with high power consumption during scanning operations, then scanning performance and speed are improved, but battery life is reduced and power depletion occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The scanner dynamically adjusts its power consumption based on operational needs. The system can switch between different power modes (high-power scanning mode and low-power standby mode) to optimize both scanning performance and battery life, allowing the device to maintain high productivity when needed while conserving energy during idle periods
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by monitoring battery levels and prompting users to charge or replace batteries before complete depletion occurs. This preventive approach ensures continuous operation and avoids interruption of scanning tasks
2Ease of operation
If the scanner operates wirelessly with detachable battery for portability, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability of continuous power supply deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The scanner incorporates a battery monitoring system that provides real-time feedback on battery status through indicators (LED lights or display screens). The system monitors voltage levels and battery health, alerting users when charging is needed, thus maintaining reliability while preserving wireless portability
Solution Approach 2:
The power supply system is designed to accept multiple battery types and charging methods (original battery, compatible batteries, USB charging, AC adapter charging). This multi-functional approach ensures continuous operation and maintains reliability regardless of the specific power source used
3Duration of action of moving object
If battery capacity is increased to extend operation time, then duration of action is improved, but weight of moving object increases
Solution Approach 1:
The power system is segmented into modular battery units that can be used individually or combined. Users can carry multiple smaller battery packs instead of one large heavy battery, allowing them to extend total operation time by replacing or stacking batteries as needed, thus achieving extended duration without proportionally increasing the weight of the scanner itself
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a scanner including a first insertion portion into which a battery is to inserted in a detachable form, a capacity indicating portion, and one or more processors configured to execute one or more instructions, wherein the one or more processors are configured to execute the one or more instructions to, in response to a first connector provided in the battery being connected to a second connector provided in the first insertion portion, receive battery information and power from the battery via the first connector and the second connector, and output an indicator corresponding to the battery information via the capacity indicating portion.