Wireless Charging Controller Notification Mode Adaptation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless charging systems do not provide a mechanism to change the vibration mode of a terminal to a bell sound mode or silent mode during wireless charging, which can disrupt charging efficiency and user experience.

Innovation Solution

A wireless charging method and apparatus that includes a controller to change the incoming call notification mode from a vibration mode to a bell sound mode or silent mode when an event is detected, such as an incoming call or message, and to restore the original mode after charging is complete, using either induction or resonance methods.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If the terminal remains in vibration mode during wireless charging, then the charging operation can proceed, but the vibration may disrupt charging efficiency and battery consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging efficiencyVSAvoidbattery consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal dynamically adjusts the notification mode based on the charging state. When wireless charging is detected, the system automatically switches from vibration mode to bell sound mode, and when charging completes, it restores to the original vibration mode. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction by selecting the most appropriate notification mode for each charging phase.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the notification parameter (vibration vs. bell sound) based on the charging condition. By detecting the wireless charging state through the wireless charger module, the controller modifies the notification mode parameter to optimize charging efficiency and reduce energy consumption during the charging process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If the vibration mode is changed to bell sound mode during charging, then charging efficiency is maintained, but the user experience may be affected by unexpected mode changes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging efficiencyVSAvoiduser experience
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system provides visual feedback through a display window that notifies users of the mode change and the reason (incoming call or message). This feedback mechanism maintains user awareness and control, preventing negative user experience while preserving charging efficiency benefits.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary detection of incoming calls or messages before switching modes. By detecting these events first and then automatically switching to bell sound mode with user notification, the system prepares the optimal notification mode in advance, maintaining both charging efficiency and user experience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If the terminal provides automatic mode change functionality, then user convenience is enhanced, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemode change capabilityVSAvoidcontrol mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mode change control functionality is merged with the existing wireless charging control module. The wireless charger module detects charging state and communicates with the controller, which integrates the mode change logic into its existing control flow. This merging approach enhances adaptability without significantly increasing overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The controller performs multiple functions: it manages wireless charging operations, detects charging states, determines notification modes, and controls the display output. By making the controller universal and multi-functional, the system achieves enhanced adaptability through a single control unit rather than adding separate dedicated hardware for mode management.

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

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

This solution ensures consistent charging efficiency, reduces battery consumption during notifications, and enhances user convenience by allowing mode changes during wireless charging operations.

Implementation Method 1

the electromagnetic induction type charges a battery by applying power to a charging pad including a coil therein and using an induced current generated in a coil included in the battery of the terminal due to an electromagnetic field generated from the coil located inside the charging pad

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

a magnetic resonance type for transmitting power at the same frequency to both transmitting and receiving ends

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic resonance: Resonance

Data Source

PatentUS8903456B2Wireless charging method and apparatus
Publication Date: 2014.12.02 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

A terminal can include a wireless charger configured to wirelessly receive a power signal from a charging pad to charge power; and a controller configured to control an incoming call notification mode to be changed from a vibration mode to a bell sound mode or silent mode when an event is generated on the charging pad.