Wireless Power Routing in Transaction Devices for Added Functions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Transaction devices often lack internal power sources and are unable to efficiently route power from external sources to perform operations beyond basic transactions, limiting their functionality.
Innovation Solution
A transaction device capable of receiving power wirelessly from an external source, managing power distribution to peripheral components, and selectively obtaining additional power as needed to perform operations such as display output, audio indications, and data transmission, without requiring an internal power source.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If transaction devices rely on external power sources for basic transactions, then the devices can perform core functions, but they cannot perform additional operations due to insufficient power availability
Solution Approach 1:
The power management component dynamically adjusts power routing based on real-time power availability and operational needs. The system monitors power levels and selectively routes power to different peripheral components (display, audio, wireless communication) depending on current requirements, enabling versatile functionality while adapting to constrained power conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes power consumption parameters by selectively enabling or disabling different operational modes and peripheral components based on available power. The power management component adjusts power allocation parameters dynamically, switching between different operational states to maximize functionality within power constraints.
2Adaptability or versatility
If transaction devices obtain power from external devices, then they can perform transactions, but they cannot efficiently route power to peripheral components for additional operations
Solution Approach 1:
The power management component acts as an intermediary between the power reception component and various peripheral components. It receives power from the external device and intelligently routes it to appropriate peripherals (display, audio output, wireless communication) based on operational needs, enabling complex functionality without requiring each component to have direct power access.
Solution Approach 2:
The power management component provides universal power distribution capability to multiple different peripheral components. This single component can route power to various outputs (display, audio, wireless) making the system multi-functional while avoiding the complexity of separate power management circuits for each component.
3Adaptability or versatility
If transaction devices lack internal power sources, then they maintain simplicity, but they cannot perform operations beyond basic transactions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the power management functionality from traditional internal power source architecture and creates a dedicated power management component that handles external power routing. This separation allows the device to maintain simplicity in overall design while adding sophisticated power routing capability specifically for external power scenarios, enabling additional operations without comprehensive internal power systems.
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
Enhances the functionality of transaction devices by enabling them to perform operations beyond basic transactions using power management and routing, ensuring sufficient power is available for these operations.
Implementation Method 1
receiving power from an external device with which the transaction device is to communicate to perform a transaction
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AI summary
A transaction device, comprising a secure element and a power reception component communicatively coupled to receive an additional amount of power associated with one or more operations in connection with a transaction, wherein the additional amount of power is greater than an amount of power required to perform the transaction; and perform, based on receiving the additional amount of power, the one or more operations.