Wireless Charging Camera Module Solving FPC Constraints

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional camera configurations in electronic terminals face challenges with reduced airtightness and increased power consumption due to the need for flexible printed circuit boards to supply power, which limits production feasibility and camera quality.

Innovation Solution

A charging method utilizing a first wireless power supply module in the camera and a second wireless power supply module in the terminal, allowing for wireless connection and charging, reducing impedance constraints and enabling synchronous sliding of the camera module and power supply module.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the elevated camera is connected to the terminal through an FPC board for power supply, then the camera can be powered normally, but the impedance of the FPC board needs to be controlled and the size of the FPC board is limited, which reduces the feasibility of producing the elevated camera

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower supply reliabilityVSAvoidproduction feasibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the power supply function from the FPC board connection and implements it through a separate wireless power supply module. The wireless power supply module can be independently controlled and positioned, eliminating the constraint of FPC board impedance and size limitations, thereby improving production feasibility while maintaining reliable power supply to the elevated camera

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The wireless power supply module serves multiple functions: it provides power supply to the elevated camera, enables independent positioning control, and eliminates the need for complex FPC board impedance matching. This multi-functional approach resolves the contradiction by providing a more versatile solution than the traditional FPC board connection

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If the FPC board is used to power the elevated camera, then power can be supplied, but the FPC board may be rolled repetitively while turning on and turning off the elevated camera repetitively, such that service time of the FPC board may be reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecamera operation flexibilityVSAvoidFPC board service time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent separates the power supply function from the flexible circuit board by introducing a wireless power supply module. This module remains stationary and does not undergo repetitive rolling, thereby extending its service time while still enabling flexible operation of the elevated camera through wireless power transmission

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical FPC board connection with a wireless power supply mechanism. This substitution eliminates the mechanical rolling and wear issues associated with the FPC board, allowing for repeated camera operations without degrading the power supply connection

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Device complexity

If a conventional camera configuration is used with FPC board power supply, then the camera can be integrated, but the overall airtightness of the terminal is reduced and power consumption is increased

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecamera integrationVSAvoidairtightness and power consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the power supply function from the FPC board and implements it through a wireless power supply module. This extraction allows for a more compact camera integration that maintains terminal airtightness and reduces power consumption, as the wireless module can be optimally positioned without requiring extensive FPC board routing

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the power supply system into a dedicated wireless power supply module that can be independently optimized. This segmentation allows the camera module to be integrated more efficiently while the power supply function is handled separately, reducing the impact on terminal airtightness and power consumption

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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

Improves the feasibility of producing and quality of the camera by eliminating physical connection limitations and reducing service time degradation from repetitive lifting and lowering, while maintaining efficient charging.

Implementation Method 1

A charging method utilizing a first wireless power supply module in the camera and a second wireless power supply module in the terminal, allowing for wireless connection and charging

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectWireless power transmission: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS11309747B2Charging method, camera, and electronic terminal
Publication Date: 2022.04.19 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
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AI summary

A charging method, a camera, and a computer storage medium are provided. The method is applied to a camera configured with a first wireless power supply module. The charging method includes: receiving a starting instruction, and in response to the starting instruction, performing rise processing; when rising to a preset position, establishing wireless connection with a preset terminal, wherein the preset terminal is configured with a second wireless power supply module; and performing charging processing with the preset terminal by means of the first wireless power supply module and the second wireless power supply module.