Wireless Charging System with Adaptive SoC Protocol
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless recharging systems for mobile devices face issues such as incompatibilities between recharger and device, aesthetics concerns, and limited charging location flexibility, which are not adequately addressed by conventional methods.
Innovation Solution
A wireless charging system comprising a microelectronic package with a system on chip (SoC), an energy transfer unit, and a software protocol that detects the charging profile of external devices and adjusts energy transfer parameters to optimize charging, allowing for expanded charging zones and embedded or decorative system components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If wireless recharging systems are implemented, then charging convenience is improved, but incompatibilities between recharger and device occur
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless recharging system is designed with a universal charging surface that can charge multiple types of devices simultaneously or sequentially. The system incorporates multiple energy transfer units with different charging profiles to accommodate various device requirements, making the recharger compatible with diverse devices while maintaining wireless charging convenience.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts charging parameters based on device detection and identification. The controller modifies energy transfer characteristics in real-time to match the specific requirements of each device, ensuring optimal charging performance across different device types while maintaining ease of use.
2Ease of operation
If wireless recharging systems are implemented, then charging location flexibility is improved, but aesthetics concerns arise
Solution Approach 1:
The charging surface incorporates aesthetically pleasing regions with specific electromagnetic properties that enable wireless charging. These specialized zones are integrated into furniture or decorative surfaces, allowing wireless charging functionality to be embedded in visually appealing locations throughout the environment, thus maintaining both aesthetics and charging flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses intermediate coupling structures that allow wireless energy transfer through or near aesthetic surfaces. This enables charging functionality to be achieved while preserving the visual integrity of furniture and decorative elements, as the energy transfer occurs through the intermediary structure rather than requiring visible charging components.
3Productivity
If multiple devices are charged simultaneously, then charging efficiency is improved, but energy transfer optimization becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The charging system is divided into multiple independent energy transfer units, each capable of serving a specific device. The controller can activate individual units or combine them based on charging needs, allowing simultaneous charging of multiple devices while maintaining optimized energy transfer for each device through dedicated control of each unit.
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
The system enhances charging convenience by enabling flexible and efficient energy transfer to multiple devices, reducing cable clutter and increasing charging location options while maintaining aesthetics and compatibility.
Implementation Method 1
an energy transfer unit capable of transferring energy to an external electronic device
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AI summary
A wireless charging system includes a microelectronic package (110) containing a system on chip (120) (an SoC), an energy transfer unit (140), and a software protocol (127). The SoC includes a processing device (121), a memory device (122) coupled to the processing device, and a communications device (123) coupled to the processing device and the memory device. The communications device is capable of communicating wirelessly with an external electronic device (130). The energy transfer unit is capable of transferring energy to the external electronic device. The software protocol is implemented in the memory device and is capable of detecting a charging profile of the external electronic device and capable of adjusting a parameter of the energy transfer unit according to a requirement of the charging profile.