Wireless Power Transmitter Multi-Device Impedance Management

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional wireless power transmission methods do not effectively manage conditions and resource limitations of multiple power receiving apparatuses, leading to inefficiencies and lack of protocol for when the power transmitting apparatus cannot perform wireless power transmission with each of them.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus that include a power transmitting apparatus with a resonator, communication unit, and controller, which transmits detection power, detects impedance changes, receives search signals, determines impedance within acceptable ranges, and manages power transmission states to stabilize power delivery to multiple power receiving apparatuses.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the power transmitting apparatus performs wireless power transmission with multiple power receiving apparatuses using conventional procedures, then power transmission can be established, but the system cannot effectively manage conditions and resource limitations of multiple receiving apparatuses

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveAbility to manage multiple power receiving apparatusesVSAvoidComplexity of power management protocol
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the power transmission process into distinct phases: detection phase (transmitting detection power and measuring impedance), search phase (receiving search signals within preset time), and approval phase (determining impedance within acceptable range and transmitting approval messages). This segmentation allows the system to manage multiple receiving apparatuses systematically by handling each apparatus through discrete, manageable steps rather than attempting simultaneous complex coordination.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements preliminary actions before full power transmission begins. The power transmitting apparatus first transmits detection power to measure impedance changes, then receives search signals from receiving apparatuses, and only after verifying impedance is within acceptable range does it transmit approval messages. This preliminary verification process allows the system to assess multiple receiving apparatuses' conditions before committing resources, enabling effective management of multiple devices without overwhelming complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Productivity

If the power transmitting apparatus transmits power to multiple power receiving apparatuses simultaneously, then power delivery capacity increases, but the system cannot account for individual conditions and resource limitations of each apparatus

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovePower transmission capacityVSAvoidReliability of power transmission to individual apparatuses
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs feedback mechanisms where the power transmitting apparatus transmits detection power, measures impedance changes, and receives search signals from receiving apparatuses. Based on this feedback, the system determines whether impedance is within acceptable ranges and selectively transmits approval messages. This feedback loop allows the system to monitor individual apparatus conditions while managing multiple devices, ensuring reliable power transmission by continuously adjusting based on real-time status information from each receiving apparatus.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamic power management where the transmitting apparatus can adjust its behavior based on real-time conditions. The system transmits detection power, measures impedance changes, receives search signals within preset time intervals, and dynamically determines which apparatuses receive approval messages based on impedance being within acceptable ranges. This dynamic approach enables the system to optimize power distribution across multiple apparatuses while maintaining reliability for each individual connection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Ease of operation

If the power transmitting apparatus uses conventional authentication and charging procedures, then simple two-device communication works, but the system lacks protocols for handling multiple receiving apparatuses and their individual conditions

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveSimplicity of power transmission protocolVSAvoidCapability to handle multiple power receiving apparatuses
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a universal power transmission protocol that handles both simple two-device scenarios and complex multi-device scenarios through the same framework. The detection phase, search phase, and approval phase work for single apparatuses and multiple apparatuses alike. The system transmits detection power, measures impedance changes, receives search signals, and determines approval based on impedance ranges - this universal approach maintains simplicity while enabling multi-device operation, as the same protocol steps apply regardless of the number of receiving apparatuses.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the power transmission protocol into distinct, sequential phases that maintain simplicity while enabling multi-device support. The detection phase (transmitting detection power and measuring impedance), search phase (receiving search signals within preset time), and approval phase (determining impedance within acceptable range) provide a structured, easy-to-follow protocol that works for any number of receiving apparatuses. This segmentation transforms a potentially complex multi-device protocol into manageable, repeatable steps that preserve operational simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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 stable and efficient wireless power transmission to multiple power receiving apparatuses by considering their individual conditions and resource limitations, ensuring proper network subscription and power transmission approval messages are handled effectively.

Implementation Method 1

a resonator, configured to transmit detection power towards a power receiving apparatus

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic resonance: Resonance

Implementation Method 2

a communication unit, configured to transmit driving power for communication with the power receiving apparatus towards the power receiving apparatus

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic transmission: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS11171519B2Power transmitting and receiving apparatus and method for performing a wireless multi-power transmission
Publication Date: 2021.11.09 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

A method and an apparatus for wireless power transmission by a power transmitting apparatus is provided. The method includes transmitting detection power towards a power receiving apparatus, detecting an impedance change made by the power receiving apparatus, transmitting driving power for communication with the power receiving apparatus towards the power receiving apparatus, receiving a search signal from the power receiving apparatus within a preset time, and determining whether the impedance change is within a first acceptable range based on the received search signal.