Wireless Power Supply Apparatus Prioritizing Terminal Charging

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless charging technologies struggle to rapidly charge terminals that urgently need power and fail to individually control and prioritize the charging of multiple terminals, lacking effective position detection for precise power distribution.

Innovation Solution

A wireless power supply apparatus and method that includes a signal transceiver, display unit, interface unit, and controller to receive charging state messages, display charging states, and transmit power reception control signals, allowing for rapid charging and individual control of terminals based on user-defined orders and position detection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If power is distributed to multiple terminals simultaneously, then all terminals can be charged, but the terminal most urgently requiring charging cannot be rapidly charged

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveability to charge multiple terminalsVSAvoidcharging speed of priority terminal
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic power distribution by allowing the power supply apparatus to adjust power allocation in real-time based on charging states and user-defined priorities. The controller dynamically switches between different power distribution modes: simultaneous charging when no priority is needed, and priority-based sequential charging when rapid charging of specific terminals is required. This dynamic adaptability resolves the contradiction by making the system flexible enough to handle both multi-terminal charging and rapid priority charging scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local quality by enabling different charging characteristics for different terminals based on their individual needs and user-defined priorities. Each terminal can receive customized power allocation, charging timing, and power levels. The controller identifies specific terminals requiring rapid charging and concentrates power resources on those terminals while adjusting or delaying power delivery to other terminals, thus providing localized optimized charging quality to each terminal.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Loss of energy

If preset power is distributively transmitted to multiple terminals, then power is shared among terminals, but charging cannot be performed according to user-intended order

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveefficient power distributionVSAvoiduser control over charging order
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the power supply apparatus continuously monitors charging states of all terminals and compares them against user-defined priority settings. The controller receives feedback information about battery levels, charging speeds, and terminal positions, then adjusts power distribution accordingly. This feedback loop enables the system to maintain efficient power distribution while simultaneously respecting user-intended charging orders, as the controller can see the current state and make informed decisions about power allocation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent makes the power supply apparatus universal by enabling it to perform multiple charging distribution functions: it can operate in simultaneous charging mode for efficient power distribution, switch to priority-based sequential charging for user-controlled ordering, and adapt to different terminal configurations. The controller integrates multiple functions including power management, priority arbitration, position detection, and real-time adjustment, allowing the single apparatus to handle diverse charging scenarios efficiently.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If wireless power transmission is used, then waterproof function is improved and portability is increased, but individual control and position detection of multiple terminals becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewaterproof functionVSAvoidcontrol complexity for multiple terminals
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces communication modules and position detection modules as intermediaries between the power supply apparatus and multiple terminals. These intermediaries facilitate wireless identification, positioning, and control signaling without requiring physical contact. The communication modules enable the apparatus to detect terminal positions and transmit control signals wirelessly, while position detection modules provide spatial information for accurate power targeting. This intermediary layer manages the complexity of controlling multiple wireless terminals while preserving the waterproof and portable benefits of wireless power transmission.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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 rapid charging of priority terminals and orderly charging of multiple devices according to user preferences, with accurate position detection and control, enhancing efficiency and user convenience.

Implementation Method 1

The power transmission method through the electromagnetic induction corresponds to a scheme of transmitting power between a first coil and a second coil. When a magnet approaches the coil, an induced current is generated.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

with respect to the resonance scheme, Prof. Soljacic of MIT announced a system in which electricity is wirelessly transferred using the power transmission principle of the resonance scheme based on a coupled mode theory

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectResonance: Resonance

Data Source

PatentUS11139688B2Apparatus and method for wireless power transmission
Publication Date: 2021.10.05 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

A power supply apparatus for wirelessly supplying power to one or more terminals includes a signal transceiver configured to receive a charging state message indicating a charging state from the one or more terminals, a display unit configured to display the charging state of each of the one or more terminals based on the charging state message, an interface unit configured to receive a charging control signal for controlling a charging operation of each of the one or more terminals, a controller configured to control the signal transceiver to transmit a power reception control signal for controlling whether the one or more terminals receive power by analyzing the charging control signal for the one or more terminals and a power supplier configured to wirelessly supply power to the one or more terminals under a control of the controller.