Smart Battery Intelligent Charging via Data Communication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic cigarette charging systems lack intelligent charging capabilities, failing to optimize battery charging based on the specific characteristics and usage patterns of the eCig batteries, which can affect battery performance and lifespan.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a charging pack with a micro-control unit and charge control unit that communicates with the eCig battery to customize charging voltage and current levels, using data transfer via a data line or broadcasting signals through the power line, allowing for smart battery characterization and adaptive charging rates.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If intelligent charging capabilities are implemented with micro-control units and communication protocols, then battery performance optimization and lifespan extension are achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The charging pack incorporates a micro-control unit that communicates with the eCig battery through a data line or broadcasting signals, enabling the system to receive battery status information and adjust charging parameters dynamically. This feedback mechanism allows optimization of battery performance and lifespan without requiring complex manual intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The intelligent charging system enables the battery to characterize itself and provide necessary information about its state and requirements. The battery's own characteristics and usage patterns are used to automatically determine optimal charging conditions, reducing the need for complex external control systems.
2Productivity
If adaptive charging rates are implemented based on battery characteristics, then charging optimization is achieved, but compatibility with non-smart batteries becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The charging system dynamically adjusts charging parameters based on the detected battery type and characteristics. For smart batteries, adaptive charging rates are applied based on characterized usage patterns, while non-smart batteries receive standardized charging. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to optimize performance for compatible batteries while maintaining broad compatibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The charging pack is designed to serve multiple battery types through a universal interface. The micro-control unit can detect whether a battery is smart or non-smart and automatically adjust the charging protocol accordingly, enabling the same device to optimize charging for advanced batteries while maintaining compatibility with standard batteries without requiring separate charging systems.
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AI summary
An electronic cigarette includes a smart battery (308) that is capable of communicating data to a charging pack (20), resulting in customized charging of the smart battery for optimal performance. According to an aspect of the disclosure, an eCig includes a smart battery that is capable of communicating data to a charging pack, resulting in customized charging of the smart battery for optimal eCig performance. Data can be communicated between the eCig smart battery and the pack using either a dedicated data line or signals obtained from the power line connecting the smart battery and the pack during charging.