Wireless Charging Orientation Control for Application Parameters

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing technologies do not effectively allow users to intuitively control application parameters on electronic devices during wireless charging, requiring manual intervention to activate or adjust settings.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus that detect the presence of a wireless charging field and changes in device orientation, enabling the automatic control of application parameters, such as adjusting volume or launching applications, based on detected changes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual intervention is used to control application parameters, then control precision is maintained, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoidextent of automation
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically detects device orientation changes during wireless charging and autonomously controls application parameters without requiring user intervention. The processor monitors orientation sensor data and automatically adjusts application settings based on detected orientation changes, enabling the system to serve itself rather than requiring manual user control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Ease of operation

If device is removed from charger to control parameters, then ease of operation is maintained, but loss of time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoidloss of time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs orientation detection and parameter control actions while the device is still on the charger, before any removal action would be needed. By detecting orientation changes and controlling application parameters during the charging process, the system eliminates the need for subsequent user actions that would require removing the device from the charger.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Extent of automation

If automatic control is implemented, then extent of automation is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to false triggering

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveextent of automationVSAvoidreliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system continuously monitors device orientation during wireless charging and uses this feedback to dynamically control application parameters. The processor reads orientation sensor data in real-time and adjusts application settings based on the current orientation state, creating a closed-loop control system that adapts to actual device conditions rather than relying on pre-programmed sequences.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

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

Enables users to intuitively control application parameters without removing the device from the charger, enhancing user experience by simplifying interactions and automating tasks like launching applications or setting alarms during charging.

Implementation Method 1

detecting current or voltage induced by an electromagnetic field

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS9722455B2Controlling an application parameter
Publication Date: 2017.08.01 NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OY
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AI summary

An apparatus, method, and computer program product for: receiving an indication of presence of a wireless charging field, detecting a change of orientation of a device during the presence of the wireless charging field and controlling an application parameter based on the detected change.