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Solution Overview

Problem

Portable electronic devices require external charging equipment when their batteries are depleted, compromising portability.

Innovation Solution

A self-powered portable electronic device incorporating a power generating module, such as a brushless direct current microgenerator, which uses a slide mechanism and gear system to generate power when the battery is exhausted, allowing for internal charging without external equipment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a battery is used to provide power for the portable electronic device, then the device can operate portably, but when the battery is exhausted, external charging equipment is required which compromises portability

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveportabilityVSAvoidcontinuous operation capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a self-powered charging system where the portable electronic device generates its own charging power through a power generating module. The module converts mechanical energy from user actions (button pressing, sliding, rotating, or tapping) into electrical energy to charge the battery, eliminating the need for external charging equipment and maintaining portability while ensuring continuous operation capability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs a dynamic power generation mechanism that can be activated through various user interactions including button pressing, sliding movements, rotating actions, or tapping gestures. This dynamic approach allows the device to generate power on-demand during normal use, transforming the static battery into an actively rechargeable power source without compromising portability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If external charging equipment is carried to recharge the battery, then continuous operation can be maintained, but portability is compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontinuous operation capabilityVSAvoidportability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The portable electronic device is equipped with a power generating module that enables it to charge its own battery using mechanical energy from user interactions. This self-service capability eliminates the need to carry external charging equipment, maintaining portability while ensuring continuous operation through internal power regeneration

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent extracts the charging function from external equipment and integrates it directly into the portable electronic device through the power generating module. By embedding the power generation capability within the device itself, the need for separate external charging equipment is eliminated, preserving portability while maintaining continuous operation capability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

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 continuous operation of the device by generating power internally through mechanical movement, eliminating the need for external charging equipment and enhancing portability.

Implementation Method 1

a power generating module (55), wherein the power generating module (55) generates power when receiving an input from the user

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS8098498B2Self-powered portable electronic device
Publication Date: 2012.01.17 HANNSTAR DISPLAY CORP
  • US8098498B2 patent drawing
  • US8098498B2 patent drawing
  • US8098498B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A self-powered portable electronic device includes a main body, a cover slidably assembled on the main body, a sliding part secured on the cover, and a power generating device. The power generating device includes a rack secured on the sliding part, a power generating module assembled on the main body, and a gear engaging the rack and assembled on the power generating module. The cover slides the rack relative to the main body, and the gear is rotated by the rack and drives the power generating module to generate operating power.