Wireless Power Communication for Dynamic Power Index Negotiation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless power transmission systems lack the ability to dynamically adjust power levels based on ambient conditions and perform authentication autonomously, especially when foreign substances are detected or the charging environment changes.

Innovation Solution

Implementing a method and apparatus for wireless power transmission that includes negotiating power indicators, transmitting and receiving packets to adjust power levels dynamically, and performing authentication through bit pattern responses, allowing the system to adapt to changing environments.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the wireless power transmission apparatus waits for the wireless power reception apparatus to initiate communication, then the reception apparatus can start the communication process, but the transmission apparatus cannot properly adjust the available power index dynamically according to surrounding environment

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedynamic adjustment of available power indexVSAvoidcommunication initiation process
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The transmission apparatus performs preliminary actions by proactively initiating communication and authentication with the reception apparatus before power transfer begins. This allows the transmission apparatus to negotiate and establish the available power index dynamically according to surrounding environmental conditions, rather than waiting for the reception apparatus to start communication.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Adaptability or versatility

If the available power index is fixed, then the system structure is simple, but the transmission apparatus cannot adjust power according to surrounding environment/situation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenvironmental adaptation capabilityVSAvoidpower index control mechanism
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The available power index is transformed from a fixed parameter to a dynamic one that can be adjusted in real-time. The transmission apparatus negotiates the available power index with the reception apparatus during the communication phase, allowing the system to adapt to changing environmental conditions and power availability while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure through standardized negotiation protocols.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If the transmission apparatus proactively initiates communication, then it can dynamically adjust the available power index, but it requires leading communication and authentication capability

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveproactive power managementVSAvoidcommunication initiation automation
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The transmission apparatus performs preliminary communication and authentication actions before power transfer. This proactive approach enables the transmission apparatus to establish the available power index dynamically, and the automation is achieved through standardized communication protocols that handle the negotiation process automatically without requiring complex manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

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 the wireless power transmission apparatus to adjust power levels and initiate communication autonomously based on real-time ambient conditions, ensuring efficient and safe power management.

Implementation Method 1

a power conversion unit configured to create magnetic coupling of a primary coil according to the first available power index, and transmit power wirelessly to the wireless power reception apparatus

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic coupling: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentEP4468761B1Apparatus and method for performing communication in wireless power transmission system
Publication Date: 2026.04.15 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for performing communication in a wireless power transmission system. The present specification discloses a wireless power transmission apparatus comprising: a communication/control unit configured to perform negotiation on a first available power index with a wireless power reception apparatus; and a power conversion unit configured to create magnetic coupling of a primary coil according to the first available power index, and transmit power wirelessly to the wireless power reception apparatus. The wireless power transmission apparatus can properly adjust an available power index in a dynamic manner at a time point desired by itself according to a surrounding environment/situation, and leadingly initiate communication and authentication.