Wireless Power Base Station Authentication and Lease Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
The limited availability of power outlets and the risks associated with power splitters lead to inefficiencies and safety concerns in powering devices, while wireless power distribution networks face challenges in managing power delivery and authentication in a wireless environment.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for managing power distribution in a wireless environment, involving a wireless power distribution base station that authenticates devices, determines a lease period for power delivery, and discontinues power after the lease period, enabling secure and controlled wireless charging without the need for physical connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If power splitters are used to provide additional power outlets, then the availability of power outlets is improved, but safety risks increase due to overloading and electrical fires
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical/electrical system of power splitters with a wireless electromagnetic field-based power transmission system. The base station transmits power wirelessly through electromagnetic induction, eliminating physical power cords and splitters, thereby providing multiple devices with power access without the risk of overloading or electrical fires associated with traditional power distribution methods
2Ease of operation
If wireless power distribution is implemented without authentication, then ease of operation is improved, but security and control deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary authentication and billing actions before power delivery begins. The system authenticates the requesting device, establishes billing information, and determines a lease period in advance. Only after these preliminary steps are completed does the base station begin wireless power transmission, ensuring both ease of operation and security/control are maintained
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
This solution addresses the limitations of traditional power outlet availability and safety issues by providing a secure and controlled method for wireless power delivery, ensuring authorized access and payment, and preventing overcharging, thereby enhancing the efficiency and safety of wireless power management.
Implementation Method 1
The most common form of wireless power transmission is carried out using inductive coupling followed by resonant inductive coupling. Electromagnetic induction wireless transmission techniques are near field over distances comparable to a few times the diameter of the device or devices approaching one quarter of the wavelength used.
Implementation Method 2
The most common form of wireless power transmission is carried out using inductive coupling followed by resonant inductive coupling.
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AI summary
In an embodiment of the invention, a method for wireless power generation for managing power distribution in a wireless environment is provided. The method includes receiving a request from a device to connect to a wireless power distribution base station, authenticating the device, determining a lease period during which time power is to be delivered wirelessly to the device in response to authenticating the device, and delivering power wirelessly from the wireless power distribution base station to the device for the duration of the lease period, but subsequent to the lease period, discontinuing delivery of power wirelessly to the device.