Wireless Device Energy Discharge Limiting Module
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Solution Overview
Problem
Rechargeable energy storage components in mobile devices face reduced energy storage capacity and recharging cycles when operating outside their specified temperature range of −10° C. to +60° C., necessitating a method to extend their operational temperature range and prolong their useful life.
Innovation Solution
An energy discharge limiting module within wireless communication devices senses temperature thresholds and adjusts the discharge energy rate to maintain the device within specified tolerances, reducing power drain by disabling non-essential features, reconfiguring network registrations, and lowering discharge rates when temperatures exceed the range, thereby ensuring continued operation over an extended temperature range.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If rechargeable energy storage components operate outside their specified temperature range, then the operational temperature range is extended, but the energy storage capacity and number of recharging cycles are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the discharge energy rate based on real-time temperature sensing. When the temperature exceeds the specified range, the controller automatically reduces the discharge energy rate to prevent damage to the energy storage component, while still allowing operation to continue. This dynamic adjustment resolves the contradiction by adapting the operating parameters to temperature conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the discharge energy rate parameter in response to temperature variations. By sensing the temperature and adjusting the discharge energy rate accordingly, the system allows extended temperature operation while maintaining reliability through parameter modification. The controller modifies operational parameters based on temperature feedback to balance extended range with component protection.
2Duration of action of stationary object
If the discharge energy rate is reduced to protect the energy storage device, then the useful life is prolonged, but the power output and operational performance are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements dynamic control of the discharge energy rate based on temperature conditions. During normal temperature operation, the full discharge energy rate is maintained for optimal performance. When temperature exceeds specifications, the controller dynamically reduces the discharge energy rate to protect the energy storage component, thereby prolonging its useful life while minimizing impact on power output during critical periods.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention employs a feedback mechanism where temperature sensors continuously monitor the temperature of the energy storage component, and the controller adjusts the discharge energy rate based on this feedback. This closed-loop control ensures that the discharge rate is optimized for both performance and component protection, reducing power output only when necessary to extend device lifespan.
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AI summary
A wireless communication device (200) and method (300) adapted to prolong the useful life of an energy storage device is disclosed. In its simplest form, it can include: determining (310) a limit temperature discharge energy rate of an energy storage device; sensing (320) a temperature range threshold in proximity to the energy storage device; and adjusting (330) a discharge energy rate in response to the determined limit temperature discharge energy rate (310) and sensed temperature range threshold (320). The device (200) and method (300) can automatically and dynamically manage current drain of an energy storage device when a certain temperature range threshold is reached, to maintain the energy storage device within desired specifications and tolerances. This can prolong the useful life of the energy storage device and help to maintain a maximum recharging capacity.