Wireless Charging Base Standard Allocation for Multi-Device Charging

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless charging bases lack flexibility when charging multiple electronic devices simultaneously, as they often support only a single wireless charging standard per unit, leading to inefficiencies and potential electromagnetic interference.

Innovation Solution

A wireless charging base with multiple units, each supporting various standards, detects the number of devices and available standards, determining and applying the appropriate standard for each device to optimize charging and reduce interference.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a wireless charging base uses a single wireless charging standard per unit, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to charge multiple devices with different standards deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging base structureVSAvoidmulti-device charging compatibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The charging base is divided into multiple independent wireless charging units, each capable of supporting different wireless charging standards. This segmentation allows each unit to be independently configured for specific standards while the overall system maintains versatility through the combination of multiple units.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Each wireless charging unit within the base is designed to support multiple wireless charging standards (such as Qi, AirFuel, and others), making each unit universally compatible with various electronic devices. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by enabling a single unit to adapt to different standards without increasing overall system complexity.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple wireless charging standards are supported simultaneously, then the adaptability improves, but electromagnetic interference increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging standard compatibilityVSAvoidelectromagnetic interference
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

Different wireless charging standards are assigned to separate physical charging units within the base. This spatial segmentation isolates the electromagnetic fields of different standards, preventing interference between them while maintaining the ability to support multiple standards simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Each wireless charging unit is optimized with specific electromagnetic field characteristics and frequency ranges tailored to its assigned standard. This local optimization ensures that each unit operates efficiently for its designated standard while minimizing electromagnetic interference with other units operating different standards.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Productivity

If multiple devices are charged simultaneously with different standards, then the productivity increases, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemulti-device charging capacityVSAvoidcharging control system
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The charging base is segmented into multiple independent units, each dedicated to a specific wireless charging standard. This segmentation simplifies the control system for each unit while enabling the overall base to charge multiple devices with different standards simultaneously, thus increasing productivity without proportionally increasing complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Each wireless charging unit autonomously detects the presence of devices and initiates charging operations independently based on its supported standard. This self-service capability reduces the complexity of centralized control while maintaining the ability to simultaneously charge multiple devices across different standards.

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

This approach enhances the flexibility and efficiency of wireless charging by allowing multiple devices to be charged using different standards, reducing electromagnetic interference and maintaining stability and efficiency.

Implementation Method 1

Wireless charging refers to the transmission of electrical energy through non-conductive materials. In practical applications, wireless charging usually refers to the transmission of electric energy through a certain space distance. There are four ways to realize wireless charging technology: electromagnetic induction, magnetic resonance, radio wave and electric coupling.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS11855477B2Method, device for charging control, wireless charging base and storage device
Publication Date: 2023.12.26 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
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AI summary

A charging control method, a device, a storage medium and a wireless charging base are provided. The method can be applied to a wireless charging base comprising wireless charging units, each supporting a variety of wireless charging standards, and each wireless charging unit wirelessly charges for electronic devices. The method includes detecting whether the wireless charging base simultaneously wirelessly charging electronic devices, wherein each wireless charging unit supports a variety of wireless charging standards; in response to detecting that the wireless charging base simultaneously wirelessly charges the electronic devices, obtaining a first number of electronic devices and a second number of wireless charging standards supported by the wireless charging base; determining with each electronic device a wireless charging standard according to the first number and the second number; and wirelessly charging each electronic device through corresponding wireless charging unit according to the wireless charging standard determined with each electronic device.