Wireless Power Supply Dynamic Communication Speed Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing power supply systems for wirelessly powering electronic devices face issues where power output affects communication, leading to failures in data transmission and control over the devices, resulting in inconsistent power management.

Innovation Solution

A power supply apparatus that includes a power supply unit, a communication unit, and a control unit, which adjusts the communication speed based on the power output to ensure reliable data transmission and control, switching to higher or lower speeds depending on the power level to maintain effective communication with the electronic apparatus.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Power

If power output from the power supply unit is increased, then power supply capability is improved, but communication reliability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower outputVSAvoidcommunication reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The communication speed is made dynamically adjustable based on power output conditions. The control unit changes the communication speed according to the current power output level, transforming a static communication parameter into a dynamic one that adapts to power supply conditions, thereby resolving the contradiction between power output and communication reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The communication speed parameter is changed based on power output levels. When power output is high, a lower communication speed is used to ensure reliable data transmission. When power output is low, a higher communication speed is used to maintain communication effectiveness, thus resolving the contradiction through parameter adaptation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If communication speed is increased, then data transmission efficiency is improved, but communication reliability under high power output deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission efficiencyVSAvoidcommunication reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The communication speed is dynamically adjusted based on real-time power output conditions rather than being fixed. This dynamic adjustment allows the system to optimize both data transmission efficiency and communication reliability by adapting the speed parameter to current operating conditions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The control unit monitors power output levels and uses this feedback to adjust the communication speed accordingly. This feedback mechanism ensures that communication parameters are continuously optimized based on actual power supply conditions, resolving the contradiction between transmission efficiency and reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

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

Ensures reliable data transmission and control over electronic devices by dynamically adjusting communication speed in response to power output levels, preventing failures in power management and enhancing the overall efficiency of wireless power supply systems.

Implementation Method 1

a power supply apparatus with a primary coil for wirelessly outputting power without being connected by a connector and an electronic apparatus with a secondary coil for wirelessly receiving the power supplied by the power supply apparatus

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS9106079B2Power supply apparatus, method, and recording medium
Publication Date: 2015.08.11 CANON KK
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  • US9106079B2 patent drawing
  • US9106079B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A power supply apparatus includes a power supply unit that wirelessly supplies power to an electronic apparatus, and a control unit that controls, if power output from the power supply unit to the electronic apparatus is lower than a first predetermined value, the communication unit so that a predetermined speed for transmitting the predetermined data is higher than a second predetermined value.