Wireless Power Adapter Dynamic Configuration for Legacy Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current battery technology often fails to meet the charge capacity and discharge rate demands of electronic devices, limiting their mobility, and wired charging mechanisms restrict device usability and create 'cord clutter' as the number of devices increases.
Innovation Solution
A wireless power adapter that includes a controller to determine its operational configuration by calibrating to supply electrical energy to legacy devices via a wireless resonant coupling link, allowing it to operate with different types of devices without the need for multiple adapters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wired charging mechanisms are used to recharge batteries, then devices can be connected to fixed charging sources, but device movement is limited and cord clutter increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical wired charging system with a wireless power transmission system using electromagnetic fields. The wireless power adapter transmits power wirelessly to devices, eliminating the need for physical cable connections while maintaining reliable charging capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The wireless power adapter acts as an intermediary device between the power source and the target device. It receives power from a fixed source and wirelessly transmits it to devices, serving as a mediator that enables wireless power delivery without requiring direct cable connections between the power source and devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple adapters are used to support different legacy devices, then device compatibility is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless power adapter is designed with universal functionality to work with multiple types of legacy devices through a single unit. It incorporates multiple electric coupling members and calibration capabilities that enable it to adapt to different device requirements, eliminating the need for multiple specialized adapters.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter dynamically calibrates its operational configuration based on the connected device characteristics. The controller determines the appropriate operational mode by detecting device responses and adjusting power delivery parameters accordingly, allowing a single static device to serve multiple dynamic purposes.
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 universal compatibility with various legacy devices, enhancing mobility by eliminating the need for multiple adapters and reducing cord clutter while efficiently delivering power to devices.
Implementation Method 1
a wireless power receiver operable to receive electrical energy from a wireless power transmitter via a wireless resonant coupling link
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed herein is a method of determining an operational configuration of a wireless power adapter. The method includes determining whether the wireless power adapter is calibrated to supply a legacy device with electrical energy. The method further includes, in response to determining that the wireless power adapter is not calibrated to supply the legacy device with electrical energy, delivering a first power signal to the legacy device via a first electrical coupling member. The method also includes detecting a response of the legacy device to receiving the first power signal, and based on the response of the legacy device, determining an operational configuration of the wireless power adapter. Furthermore, the method includes configuring the wireless power adapter to operate according to the determined operational configuration.