Wireless Charging Mat with Inductive Coil for Multi-Device Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face frustration managing multiple portable devices due to the need for separate chargers and the complexity of charging and authenticating these devices, which can lead to a cluttered experience and increased device management.
Innovation Solution
A wireless charging and communication system using electromagnetic induction coils in a wireless charging mat and mobile client devices, allowing for simultaneous charging, cursor control functionality, and authentication, combined with a cursor control device that doubles as an external power source, reducing the number of devices needed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users carry multiple portable devices to access diverse functionality, then the variety of available functions increases, but the complexity of managing multiple chargers and authentication methods increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal charging system where a single wireless charging mat can charge multiple types of portable devices (smartphones, tablets, wearables, audio devices) simultaneously through electromagnetic induction. The system provides a common charging interface and protocol that eliminates the need for multiple proprietary chargers, directly reducing charging management complexity while maintaining versatility across device types.
2Reliability
If multiple proprietary chargers are used to charge different devices, then each device can be charged, but the number of chargers and accessories increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple charging functions into a single wireless charging mat that can simultaneously charge multiple devices with different power requirements. The system combines electromagnetic induction charging capability with integrated power management that automatically detects and adapts to the charging needs of each device, replacing multiple separate chargers with one unified device.
3Reliability
If separate authentication methods are used for each device, then security can be maintained, but the authentication process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal authentication system where the wireless charging mat communicates with multiple devices using a common authentication protocol. The system extracts and verifies credentials (such as device identifiers or cryptographic tokens) from each device through the wireless charging interface, providing consistent security verification across all device types without requiring users to learn or manage multiple authentication methods.
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 simplifies device management by enabling wireless charging and communication, reducing the need for multiple chargers and authentication methods, and integrating cursor control and power functions into a single device, enhancing user experience.
Implementation Method 1
an electromagnetic inductive coil formed integrally as part of the substrate. The electromagnetic inductive coil is configured to form a wireless coupling with external device suitable to communicate with the external device and to charge a battery of the external device using the power obtained from the external power source
Implementation Method 2
detecting by a wireless charging mat that a mobile client device has been placed at a distance proximal to a charging and communication coil of the wireless charging mat to achieve a communicative connection
Data Source
AI summary
Mobile client device wireless charging, communication, and authentication techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a method performed by a mobile client device includes establishing wireless communication with a substrate having an integrated electromagnetic inductive coil in accordance with the mobile client device being at a distance proximal to the substrate to achieve an inductive connection. After establishing the wireless communication, the method includes receiving wireless inductive power from the substrate, establishing communication with a device via the wireless communication with the substrate, and after establishing communication with the device, operating, via the wireless communication, as a user input device for the device by outputting a user interface on a display device of the mobile client device, the user interface being operable to receive user input for the device.