Wireless Charging Communication Synchronization Protocol
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of multiple wireless communication devices face inconvenience due to the need to monitor battery levels and carry charging equipment, with existing wireless charging solutions being limited in portability and requiring access to AC outlets, leading to duplicate message transmissions and inefficient resource utilization.
Innovation Solution
A wireless charging system that uses inductive coupling between a power source device and a power charge device, allowing for seamless charging and message synchronization, enabling flexible user interfaces and reducing duplicate message transmissions by establishing a synergistic communication protocol between devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If wireless charging pads are used to charge wireless communication devices, then charging convenience is improved, but portability deteriorates and device size increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless communication device is designed to serve dual functions: it acts as both a communication device and a wireless charging pad. The back surface of the device contains wireless charging circuitry that can charge other wireless communication devices, eliminating the need for separate charging pads while maintaining portability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the charging function with the communication device itself. Instead of having separate charging equipment, the communication device integrates wireless charging capability into its structure, merging two functions (communication and charging) into a single portable unit.
2Adaptability or versatility
If users carry extra charging equipment to charge wireless communication devices, then charging capability is improved, but device complexity and clutter increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the charging function from external charging equipment and integrates it directly into the wireless communication device. This eliminates the need to carry separate chargers, cables, and power adapters, reducing clutter while maintaining charging capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The wireless communication device can charge other devices using its own integrated wireless charging capability. The device serves itself and other devices without requiring external charging paraphernalia, making the system self-sufficient.
3Reliability
If duplicate message transmissions are sent to multiple communication devices, then message delivery reliability is improved, but data throughput and resource utilization deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses feedback mechanisms where the server receives status information from communication devices about their charging state and message reception status. Based on this feedback, the server intelligently determines whether to send duplicate messages or rely on device-to-device synchronization, optimizing both reliability and resource utilization.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of always sending duplicate messages to all devices, the system applies partial action by sending messages only when necessary. When devices are in close proximity and one has received the message, duplicate transmissions are avoided, reducing network traffic while maintaining adequate message delivery through device-to-device communication.
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
The system maintains battery life, simplifies charging, reduces clutter, and enhances data throughput by allowing simultaneous charging and message synchronization between devices, improving resource utilization and user experience.
Implementation Method 1
A wireless charging system that uses inductive coupling between a power source device and a power charge device
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AI summary
A personal computing system and a mobile phone interoperate according to a wireless charging protocol while in a charging arrangement. The personal computing system can wirelessly charge a power source of the mobile phone. The personal computing system and the mobile phone are in a communication system. A server communicatively coupled to a first network and a wireless communication network can inhibit in the wireless communication network transmission of messages destined for reception by one of the personal computing system and the mobile phone, in response to determining that the personal computing system and the mobile phone are in a charging arrangement.