Wireless Docking Host Integrating Inductive Charger
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless docking systems require complex pairing processes and physical connections for seamless connectivity between portable devices and peripherals, lacking efficient automatic configuration and integration of wireless charging capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A wireless docking system that integrates a wireless charger with a docking host, enabling seamless connectivity and automatic configuration of peripherals using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or ZigBee interfaces, allowing devices to connect without wires or elaborate pairing, and supporting multiple peripheral types with integrated wireless charging functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wireless docking systems use complex pairing processes and physical connections for seamless connectivity, then connection reliability is improved, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary pairing and credential exchange when the dockee is physically connected to the docking host. This pre-configuration enables subsequent wireless connections without requiring complex pairing processes, as the authentication credentials are already established in advance.
Solution Approach 2:
The docking host acts as an intermediary that manages credential storage and exchange between the dockee and wireless charger. The host stores credential information and facilitates automatic authentication, eliminating the need for direct complex pairing between the dockee and peripheral devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If wireless docking systems integrate wireless charging capabilities, then functionality and versatility are improved, but system complexity worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The docking host is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a wireless docking controller and a wireless charger. By integrating the wireless charging function into the existing docking infrastructure, the system avoids the need for separate charging hardware, thereby reducing overall system complexity while enhancing versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the wireless docking functionality and wireless charging functionality into a single integrated system. The docking host and wireless charger share common components such as the communication interface and control logic, merging two functions into one unified device to reduce complexity.
3Ease of operation
If automatic configuration is implemented for peripheral connectivity, then ease of operation is improved, but loss of information about device orientation and setup worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where the dockee provides information about its orientation and connection status to the docking host. This feedback enables the host to automatically configure the wireless connection parameters and charging settings based on the actual physical state of the device, maintaining both ease of operation and accurate information about device orientation.
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
Facilitates seamless, automatic connectivity and charging of portable devices with various peripherals, maintaining connections even when the device is removed, and enabling efficient use of peripherals in different environments with preconfigured groups, enhancing user experience and convenience.
Implementation Method 1
inductive charging may be utilized, wherein energy is transferred from the wireless charger to the battery-powered device by way of inductive coupling between respective coils at each device
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AI summary
Apparatus and methods are disclosed relating to the use and performance of a wireless charger, such as one that utilizes inductive coupling between a primary coil at the charger and a secondary coil at a mobile device that lands on the charger. In particular, the wireless charger is implemented in a wireless docking environment, where the mobile device docks with a docking host. In one example, the wireless charger is integrated as a unit with the wireless docking host. In another example, the wireless charger is a peripheral in the wireless docking environment managed by the docking host.