Wireless Charger Mediated Mobile Linking for In-Vehicle Devices

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users face difficulties in easily and conveniently linking mobile terminal devices with in-vehicle electronic devices, such as music reproduction or video display devices, due to complex operation procedures and lack of notice about the existence of linkable devices.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device linking system comprising a wireless charger that receives terminal information from a mobile terminal device and transmits it to a control device, enabling automatic linking between the mobile terminal and electronic devices through wireless communication, allowing for seamless charging and data transfer.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual linking operation is used between mobile terminal and electronic device, then user can establish connection, but operation procedure becomes complex and user experience deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelinking operationVSAvoidoperation procedure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables automatic linking by having the mobile terminal autonomously discover available electronic devices and establish connections without requiring manual user operations. The terminal automatically retrieves device information, performs pairing protocols, and initiates data transfer sequences, making the system serve itself rather than requiring continuous user intervention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The electronic devices perform preliminary actions by pre-registering their device information, capabilities, and service offerings in a discoverable format before the user arrives. When the mobile terminal enters the vicinity, the linking process has already been prepared, eliminating the need for complex real-time configuration and reducing operational steps required from the user.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Adaptability or versatility

If electronic device is installed in vehicle, then device functionality is provided, but user awareness of device existence and linking capability is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice functionalityVSAvoiduser awareness
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements feedback mechanisms where the mobile terminal receives real-time information about available electronic devices, their capabilities, and linking status. The terminal displays this information to the user in an intuitive manner, providing continuous feedback about the environment and available services, thereby maintaining user awareness without requiring active searching or manual discovery.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The mobile terminal acts as an intermediary that mediates between the user and the electronic devices in the vehicle. It consolidates information from multiple devices, presents it in a unified interface, and manages the linking process, making the complex device ecosystem transparent and accessible to the user through a single familiar device.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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

Facilitates easy and convenient use of peripheral electronic devices by automatically linking them with mobile terminals, ensuring users can charge and connect their devices effortlessly, enhancing user experience and awareness of available device functions.

Implementation Method 1

a first hardware processor that receives terminal information of the mobile terminal device by wireless communication with the mobile terminal device, and transmits, to the control device, the terminal information of the mobile terminal device received through the wireless communication

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectWireless communication: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS11985267B2Electronic device linking system, control device, and method
Publication Date: 2024.05.14 PANASONIC AUTOMOTIVE SYST CO LTD
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AI summary

An electronic device linking system includes one or more electronic devices, a control device that controls the electronic device, and a wireless charger that charges the mobile terminal device. The wireless charger includes a first hardware processor that receives terminal information of the mobile terminal device by wireless communication with the mobile terminal device, and transmits, to the control device, the terminal information of the mobile terminal device received through the wireless communication. The control device includes a second hardware processor that links the mobile terminal device and the electronic device with each other on the basis of the terminal information received from the wireless charger.