Wireless Power Transmitter Fee Calculation via Intermediary

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current wireless power transmission systems lack the ability to accurately determine and charge fees based on power transmission and reception conditions, making it difficult to manage and bill for wireless power transactions between multiple power transmitters and receivers.

Innovation Solution

A power supply system that includes at least one power transmitter, one power receiver, and an information processing device, which transmits and receives identification information and power conditions to enable wireless power transmission based on predetermined conditions, and calculates fees based on the power transmission and reception amounts.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If wireless power transmission is performed without accurate measurement and fee calculation systems, then power transmission simplicity is maintained, but fee management precision deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefee calculation precisionVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

An information processing device is introduced as an intermediary between the power transmitter and power receiver. This device receives identification information and power condition data from both parties, calculates the appropriate fees based on predetermined conditions, and manages the transaction. The intermediary handles the complex measurement and calculation tasks, keeping the actual power transmission system relatively simple while achieving precise fee management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback mechanisms where the information processing device continuously receives data about power transmission conditions and amounts from the transmitter and receiver. Based on this feedback, the device calculates fees and can adjust transmission parameters or billing decisions. This closed-loop feedback enables accurate fee determination while maintaining system manageability through automated decision-making.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple power transmitters and receivers are involved in wireless power transmission, then power supply versatility is improved, but fee management complexity worsens

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower transmission versatilityVSAvoidfee management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The information processing device is designed with universal functionality to handle multiple power transmitters and receivers simultaneously. It can process identification information from different devices, evaluate various power conditions, and calculate fees for multiple transactions. This multi-functional design allows the system to scale from single to multiple transmitter-receiver pairs without requiring separate management systems for each, thus maintaining versatility while controlling management complexity through consolidation.

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

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 accurate determination and charging of fees for wireless power transactions, ensuring proper billing and management of power exchange between multiple power transmitters and receivers.

Implementation Method 1

power supplies based on electromagnetic induction

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

power supplies based on magnetic resonance

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic resonance: Resonance

Data Source

PatentUS9276439B2Power supply system, power transmitter, and power receiver
Publication Date: 2016.03.01 FUJITSU LTD
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AI summary

A power supply system includes one or more power transmitters and one or more power receivers: the one or more transmitters transmitting identification information and a power transmitting condition to the one or more receivers, receiving identification information and a power receiving condition from the one or more receivers, wirelessly transmitting power to the one or more receivers on the basis of the power transmitting and receiving conditions, and generating power transmission amount information indicating the amount of the transmitted power; the one or more receivers receiving identification information and a power transmitting condition from the one or more transmitters, transmitting identification information and a power receiving condition to the one or more transmitters, wirelessly receiving power from the one or more transmitters on the basis of the power transmitting and receiving conditions, generating power reception amount information, and transmitting the identification information and the power reception amount information.