Wireless Power Transmitter with Automatic Data Synchronization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users face inconvenience in synchronizing and using data obtained from mobile devices across indoor and outdoor environments with indoor electronic devices, as existing solutions do not efficiently facilitate seamless data transfer and interoperability.

Innovation Solution

A wireless power transmission device that enables seamless data synchronization, content viewing, and environment control by using inductive coupling and electromagnetic resonance methods to transmit power and data between mobile devices and indoor electronic devices, allowing for automatic synchronization and control when devices are in contact.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual data transfer is used to synchronize data between mobile devices and indoor electronic devices, then data synchronization can be achieved, but user convenience deteriorates and time consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata synchronization convenienceVSAvoidtime for data transfer
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically detects when a mobile device is placed on the wireless power transmission device and initiates data synchronization without user intervention. The controller automatically establishes communication, transfers data bidirectionally, and completes synchronization in the background, allowing the system to serve itself rather than requiring manual user operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The wireless power transmission device continuously maintains readiness for data synchronization by keeping communication modules active and data transfer protocols prepared. When a mobile device is placed on the device, the synchronization process is already primed to execute immediately, eliminating the need for users to initiate the process manually each time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Adaptability or versatility

If wireless power transmission device performs multiple functions (power transmission, data synchronization, content viewing, environment control), then versatility improves, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefunctionality integrationVSAvoidsystem structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The wireless power transmission device is designed as a universal platform that simultaneously provides power transmission through the wireless power transmitter, data synchronization through the communicator, content viewing through the display unit, and environment control through connections to external devices. A single controller coordinates all these functions, allowing one device to replace multiple separate devices and reducing overall system complexity despite the breadth of functionality.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges previously separate functions (wireless charging, data transfer, content display, and device control) into a single integrated wireless power transmission device. By combining these functions in one device with a centralized controller, the system reduces the number of separate components and interfaces users must manage, thereby managing complexity while enhancing versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Ease of operation

If automatic data synchronization is implemented between mobile devices and indoor electronic devices, then user convenience improves, but communication and control system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomatic synchronizationVSAvoidcommunication system
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The controller acts as an intermediary that manages all communication between the mobile device, wireless power transmission device, and external indoor electronic devices. It handles protocol conversion, data routing, and coordination of synchronization operations, thereby simplifying the communication architecture by providing a centralized management layer rather than requiring direct complex interactions between all components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements automatic feedback mechanisms where the controller continuously monitors the status of data synchronization, power transmission, and device connections. Based on this feedback, the controller automatically adjusts communication protocols, initiates data transfers when needed, and maintains optimal system operation without requiring complex pre-programmed sequences or manual intervention.

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

Enables convenient interoperability and use of data across environments by allowing automatic synchronization and control of content and environment settings when devices are in contact, enhancing user experience and reducing manual data transfer efforts.

Implementation Method 1

a wireless power transmitter that transmits power to the mobile device wirelessly

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

using inductive coupling and electromagnetic resonance methods to transmit power and data

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic resonance: Resonance

Data Source

PatentEP3396814B1Wireless power transmission device and operation method of wireless power transmission device
Publication Date: 2021.11.10 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

Provided are a wireless power transmission device and an operation method of the wireless power transmission device according to embodiments. The wireless power transmission device according to an embodiment includes: a wireless power transmitter configured to transmit wireless power to a mobile device in response to a signal indicating that the mobile device is in contact with the wireless power transmission device; and a controller configured to control an operation with the mobile device, control an electronic device connected to the wireless power transmission device, or control at least one external device, in response to the signal indicating that the mobile device is in contact with the wireless power transmission device.