Wireless Power Supply Apparatus with Dual Method Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing power supply systems lack the ability to select and control appropriate power supply methods for electronic devices, leading to inefficient power transmission.
Innovation Solution
A power supply apparatus with multiple power supply units and communication units that select and control the power supply method based on the state of the electronic device, using methods like magnetic resonance and Qi standard electromagnetic induction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a power supply apparatus supports multiple power supply methods, then the adaptability to different electronic devices is improved, but the device complexity increases due to the need for selection mechanisms and multiple power supply units
Solution Approach 1:
The communication unit establishes bidirectional communication with the electronic device to detect its state (battery level, power needs, device type). Based on this feedback information, the selection unit intelligently chooses the most appropriate power supply method among multiple supported methods, resolving the contradiction by using information feedback to simplify the decision-making process despite having multiple power supply options
Solution Approach 2:
The electronic device itself provides information about its state and requirements through the communication unit. The power supply apparatus uses this self-provided information from the device to automatically select the appropriate power supply method without requiring external intervention or complex manual configuration, thereby managing complexity while maintaining adaptability
2Productivity
If the power supply apparatus continuously monitors and selects power supply methods based on device state, then the power transmission efficiency is improved, but the loss of time increases due to repeated detection and selection processes
Solution Approach 1:
The communication unit performs preliminary detection of the electronic device's state before power supply begins. By obtaining device information in advance (battery level, power requirements), the selection unit can pre-determine the appropriate power supply method, avoiding time-consuming detection and selection processes during actual power transmission and thereby improving efficiency without significant time loss
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 proper power supply method selection and efficient power transmission to electronic devices, adapting to device states and environments.
Implementation Method 1
a first power supply unit configured to wirelessly supply power based on a first power supply method
Implementation Method 2
a second power supply unit configured to wirelessly supply power based on a second power supply method different from the first power supply method
Data Source
AI summary
An power supply apparatus includes a first power supply unit configured to wirelessly supply power based on a first power supply method, a second power supply unit configured to wirelessly supply power based on a second power supply method different from the first power supply method, a communication unit configured to communicate with an electronic device, a selection unit configured to select one of the first and second power supply units based on a communication with the electronic device, and a control unit configured to perform a process to wirelessly supply power to the electronic device using the selected power supply unit, wherein the control unit controls the selection unit to select one of the first power supply unit and the second power supply unit depending on a state of the electronic device.