Wireless Charging Intensity Detection and Display for Optimal Positioning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless charging technologies lack adaptability in determining the optimum charging position due to diversity in charging devices, resulting in inefficient charging.

Innovation Solution

A method that allows a charged device to detect the wireless charging intensity at the current position and display it on a screen, enabling users to select the optimal charging position based on the intensity, thereby improving charging efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the charged device determines the charging position according to pre-drawn indication for diversified devices, then the charging position can be indicated, but the adaptability is insufficient due to device diversity

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoidindication method complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The charged device autonomously detects charging intensity at different positions and determines the optimum charging position itself, without relying on pre-drawn indication diagrams. This self-service approach enables the device to adapt to its own characteristics and the wireless charging device, resolving the adaptability issue while maintaining simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback by detecting charging intensity at multiple positions, comparing the detected intensities, and using this feedback information to determine the optimum charging position. This feedback mechanism enables adaptive positioning that works across different device types without complex pre-defined indications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Productivity

If the user places the charged device at different positions on the wireless charging device, then different charging efficiencies are achieved, but the user cannot identify the optimum position without indication

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

Solution Approach 1:

The charged device detects charging intensity at the current position and provides feedback to the user through display or notification. This feedback enables the user to identify the optimum charging position based on actual charging intensity rather than relying on visual indications or trial-and-error placement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces mechanical/visual indication systems (pre-drawn diagrams) with an electronic detection and feedback system. The charged device electronically detects charging intensity and communicates this information to the user, eliminating the need for physical indication markings on the charging surface.

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

3Ease of operation

If wireless charging intensity is displayed on the display screen, then the user can select the optimum charging position, but additional detection and processing functions are required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser convenienceVSAvoiddetection and display system
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The charged device utilizes its existing display screen and processing capabilities to show charging intensity information, rather than adding dedicated indication hardware. This multi-functional approach provides user convenience while minimizing additional system complexity by repurposing existing components.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The charged device performs self-detection of charging intensity and self-display of the information on its own display screen. This self-service capability provides user convenience without requiring external indication systems or additional complex infrastructure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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

Enhances user convenience and charging efficiency by allowing users to choose the position with the strongest charging intensity, accommodating various device types and shapes.

Implementation Method 1

A wireless charging device includes one or more transmitting coils that can transmit electrical energy in a wireless mode, and the charged device has at least one receiving coil that can receive the electrical energy

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentEP2562908B1Wireless charging strength indication method and charged device
Publication Date: 2019.10.09 HUAWEI TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention discloses a wireless charging intensity indication method, including: obtaining, by a charged device, wireless charging intensity of the charged device at a present charging position, and displaying, on a display screen, the wireless charging intensity at the present charging position, where the displaying the wireless charging intensity on the display screen is intended to provide a basis for a user to select an optimum charging position. By using the wireless charging intensity indication method provided by the embodiment of the present invention, the user may select, from different charging positions, the optimum charging position according to the magnitude of the wireless charging intensity displayed on the display screen of the charged device, thereby improving the efficiency of wireless charging. The embodiments of the present invention also provide a corresponding charged device and a mobile terminal.