Smartphone Battery Power Sharing With User-Authorized Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a convenient, cost-effective, and user-friendly method to transfer battery power between smartphones and similar devices, reducing dependency on portable chargers and power outlets, especially in situations where immediate recharging is necessary.
Innovation Solution
A mobile software application that enables battery power sharing between two smart devices using either a wired or wireless connection, allowing users to select the percentage of power to transfer and requiring authorization from the receiving device, with the capability to blacklist certain devices and support various operating systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If portable chargers or power banks are used to charge smartphone batteries, then battery recharging capability is improved, but device portability and convenience deteriorate due to bulkiness and additional space requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges two separate devices (smartphone and portable charger) into a single integrated system where the smartphone itself serves as both the charged device and the charging device. The power sharing feature allows the smartphone to function as a power bank for other devices, eliminating the need to carry separate portable chargers.
Solution Approach 2:
The smartphone is designed with multi-functionality, serving not only as a communication and computing device but also as a portable power source. The power sharing capability enables the smartphone to charge other devices, making it a universal power solution that eliminates the need for dedicated portable chargers.
2Reliability
If high-quality portable chargers are purchased, then charging reliability is improved, but cost increases making it unaffordable for some users
Solution Approach 1:
The smartphone utilizes its own built-in battery to charge other devices, eliminating the need to purchase external portable chargers. The power sharing feature allows users to leverage the existing battery capacity of their smartphone, making high-quality charging capability accessible without additional cost.
3Adaptability or versatility
If power outlets are used for recharging, then charging availability is improved, but mobility and convenience deteriorate when outlets are unavailable in public spaces or outdoor settings
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the charging function from fixed power outlets and relocates it to the portable smartphone device. By enabling power sharing, the smartphone becomes a self-contained power source that can operate independently of external power infrastructure, allowing charging in any location.
4Ease of operation
If battery power is transferred from one smartphone to another, then recharging convenience is improved, but device complexity increases due to software application requirements on both devices
Solution Approach 1:
The power sharing application is pre-installed and configured on both devices before the charging scenario arises. The system establishes device compatibility and authorization protocols in advance, so that when power sharing is needed, the process can begin immediately without complex setup or configuration steps.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables convenient and efficient battery power transfer between devices, reducing the need for portable chargers and power outlets, ensuring continuous device functionality, especially in emergency situations, and providing a cost-effective solution for recharging on the go.
Implementation Method 1
Transferring the battery power from the first smart device to the second smart device through a charging cable
Implementation Method 2
Transferring the battery power from the first smart device to the second smart device through a charging cable
Implementation Method 3
Transferring the battery power from the first smart device to the second smart device through a charging cable or wireless medium
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AI summary
A method and system for sharing battery power between two smart devices is disclosed. A mobile application is installed on both devices and facilitates the transfer of battery power either through a wired (charging cable) or wireless medium. The process including the selection of a recipient device and the specific percentage of battery power to be transferred, all managed through an interface provided by the application on the sender device. The memory of the devices stores device identifiers and the processor of the sender device controls the power charging port to function effectively in the battery power transfer process. The application provides a better way of managing battery power between portable electronic devices, offering a practical solution in various scenarios where power sharing is essential.