Shared Smart Charging Control for Multi-Device Power Packs
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing number of portable electronic devices and their frequent use lead to frequent battery depletion, necessitating multiple dedicated power packs, which is inconvenient for users.
Innovation Solution
A smart charging system comprising a power source apparatus, a user device, and a server that communicates to manage and optimize charging based on device status information, allowing for tailored and efficient charging of multiple devices with reduced downtime.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple dedicated power packs are used to charge multiple devices, then each device can be charged reliably, but the user must carry more power packs and the system becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple power packs into a single shared power source that can charge multiple devices simultaneously. The power source apparatus includes a controller that manages power distribution to multiple charging points, eliminating the need for users to carry separate power packs for each device while maintaining reliable charging through intelligent power management.
Solution Approach 2:
The power source apparatus is designed with universal functionality to charge multiple types of electronic devices through multiple charging points. The system can adapt to different device requirements and provides tailored charging for each connected device, replacing the need for device-specific power packs with a single multi-functional power source.
2Ease of operation
If multiple dedicated power packs are used, then each device has dedicated power supply, but the user must carry as many power packs as there are devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple individual power packs into a single shared power source apparatus that can serve multiple devices. This consolidation dramatically reduces the total weight users must carry, as one power source replaces what would otherwise be multiple separate power packs, while maintaining the ability to charge multiple devices simultaneously or sequentially.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed herein is a system comprising: a power source apparatus; a first device and a second device associated with a user; and a server computer. The second device couples to the power source apparatus. The power source provides status information to the first device. The first device sends a communication to the power source apparatus via an application operating on the first device, wherein the communication provides a charging instruction to the power source device and the instruction is based on the status information received from the power source. The power source apparatus charges the second device based on the charging instruction received at the power source apparatus from the first device. The server communicates with the first device to maintain a database relating to at least one of the power source apparatus and the second device and comprising status information.