Power Storage Device Activation Feedback for Fast ID Assignment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electrical power systems require significant time and inefficiency in starting processes due to alternating active and inactive states of storage devices and lack of notifications for completed identification number assignments, leading to potential errors in identification.

Innovation Solution

An electrical power system with an activation processing unit and transmission unit that switches storage devices between active and inactive states based on commands and transmits confirmation information, allowing for efficient and timely recognition of completion of starting processes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the electrical power storage devices are started by alternating between active and inactive states without notification transmission, then the starting process can be completed, but the time required for starting is excessive and identification errors may occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveidentification accuracyVSAvoidstarting time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies feedback by having the activation processing unit transmit notification information to the external device when the electrical power storage device switches from inactive to active state. This feedback mechanism allows the external device to confirm the state change and proceed with identification processes timely, preventing identification errors while reducing unnecessary waiting time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements preliminary action by having the activation processing unit proactively transmit notification information before the external device needs to perform identification. This advance notification allows the external device to prepare for identification processes, ensuring accurate identification without delaying the starting process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Measurement precision

If the electrical power storage device remains in active state continuously, then identification can be performed, but energy consumption increases and system stability decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveidentification precisionVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies periodic action by switching the electrical power storage device between inactive and active states in a controlled manner. The device activates only when notification is transmitted and identification is performed, then returns to inactive state, creating a periodic cycle that reduces energy consumption while ensuring identification precision when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamics by making the operational state of the electrical power storage device flexible rather than static. The device dynamically transitions between inactive and active states based on notification transmission and identification requirements, optimizing the balance between identification precision and energy consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Speed

If the electrical power storage device is switched to active state without external command, then response speed increases, but system control and stability are compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresponse speedVSAvoidsystem stability
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies self-service by having the activation processing unit automatically transmit notification information when the electrical power storage device switches from inactive to active state, without requiring continuous external monitoring or commands. This autonomous notification mechanism maintains system stability while enabling fast response, as the device self-manages its state notification.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS20240413644A1Electric power system, method for controlling electric power system, storage medium, electricity storage device, and electric power device
Publication Date: 2024.12.12 HONDA MOTOR CO LTD
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AI summary

In an electric power system and a method for controlling the same, a first electricity storage device switches from an inactive state to an active state on the basis of an activation signal supplied from an activation command unit. The first electricity storage device in the active state transmits transmission information to the outside. A receiving unit receives the transmission information.