Wireless Power Transmitter API for Real-Time Communication Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless power transmission systems face challenges in achieving real-time communication between transmitters and receivers, limiting control and efficiency in charging electronic devices, as existing solutions often result in low packet transfer rates and require specific device placement.
Innovation Solution
A system architecture utilizing a microprocessor with a power transmitter manager app, Bluetooth Low Energy chip, and RF antenna array for wireless power transmitters, and a power receiver app with a similar setup for receivers, enabling real-time communication through a third-party API and GUI, allowing for high packet transfer rates up to 400 packets per second.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If off-the-shelf communication solutions are used for wireless power transmission, then device complexity is reduced, but packet transfer rate is limited and real-time communication cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes the communication parameters by implementing a custom protocol that operates at higher baud rates (up to 400 packets per second) compared to standard solutions, and dynamically adjusts transmission parameters based on channel conditions to achieve real-time communication
Solution Approach 2:
The communication system is segmented into distinct functional modules including a communication manager for protocol handling, a power manager for power control, and separate transmission/reception components, allowing each to be optimized independently for high-speed operation
2Ease of operation
If inductive pads with magnetic induction are used for wireless charging, then wireless power transmission is enabled, but devices must be placed in specific locations and portability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical contact-based inductive charging system with a wireless RF-based power transmission system that uses electromagnetic waves to transfer power through space, eliminating the need for physical pad contact and fixed placement
Solution Approach 2:
The wireless power transmission system is designed to work with multiple device types and configurations simultaneously, allowing flexible positioning and supporting various form factors without requiring specific placement on charging pads
3Ease of operation
If wall chargers and wires are used for charging electronic devices, then reliable power supply is achieved, but charging procedures are tedious and devices become inoperable during charging
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless power transmission system enables devices to charge while remaining fully operational, allowing users to continue using their devices during charging without interruption, effectively making the charging process transparent and self-service oriented
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 real-time control and efficient communication between wireless power transmitters and receivers, allowing users to manage charging schedules and priorities, maintaining device usability during charging and reducing the need for physical charging infrastructure.
Implementation Method 1
antenna manager software (Antenna MGR Software) to control an RF antenna array that may be used to form controlled RF waves which may converge in 3-D space and create pockets of energy on wireless power receivers
Implementation Method 2
a third party application programming interface (Third Party API) for a Bluetooth Low Energy chip (BTLE CHIP HW)
Data Source
AI summary
An example system includes: a wireless power transmitter with (i) a processor running a power transmitter manager application; (ii) a wireless communication hardware having a transmitter application programming interface (API), the transmitter API operatively coupled with the power transmitter manager application and controlling the wireless communication hardware; and (iii) a transmitter antenna array that creates pockets of energy near a wireless power receiver, and the transmitter antenna array is partially responsive to instructions from the power transmitter manager application. The transmitter API calls the power transmitter manager application through a transmitter callback function, and the transmitter callback function sends a callback when a communication connection begins, a communication connection ends, a communication connection is attempted, or a message is received. The system also includes the wireless power receiver: running a power receiver application and including receiver wireless antenna array that receives and uses wireless power from the pockets of energy.