Wireless Smartphone Charging via Electromagnetic Waves
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Solution Overview
Problem
Smartphones face limitations in battery life due to restricted capacity, necessitating frequent recharging, and users desire a method to recharge batteries wirelessly without external connectors, especially in situations where such connectors are unavailable, and a system to enable over-the-air charging for convenience and safety.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method and system that allows users to request and purchase specific battery charge percentages (25%, 50%, 75%, or 100%) wirelessly through IoT devices or charging base stations, using wireless beacons or antennas to transmit charging waves directly to the smartphone, eliminating the need for external connectors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If wireless charging technology is implemented, then charging convenience is improved, but device complexity increases due to requirement of charging pads or wireless charging devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical connector-based charging system with a wireless electromagnetic field-based charging system. The smartphone uses wireless communication to request charging, and the charging is delivered through electromagnetic waves from nearby charging devices, eliminating the need for physical plugging and charging cables.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces wireless communication protocols and protocols as intermediaries between the smartphone and charging devices. The smartphone sends charging requests wirelessly, and charging devices receive and process these requests to provide charging services, enabling charging without direct physical connection.
2Reliability
If external connectors are used for charging, then charging reliability is improved, but portability and convenience deteriorate due to dependency on charging cables and power sources
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical connector-based charging with wireless electromagnetic charging. The smartphone can receive charging energy through wireless electromagnetic fields from various sources including charging pads, other smartphones, or even moving vehicles, providing charging capability without physical connectors and enhancing portability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables the smartphone to function as both a charged device and a charging device. Any smartphone with sufficient battery can serve as a charging source for other smartphones through wireless power transfer, creating a universal charging system that does not depend on external power sources or specialized charging equipment.
3Duration of action of moving object
If battery capacity is increased to extend usage time, then duration of action is improved, but device weight and size increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary charging actions where the smartphone can top up its battery whenever it encounters a charging device in its vicinity, even during brief periods when the device is not in active use. This allows the battery to be maintained at higher charge levels through frequent small charging sessions, extending effective usage time without requiring a larger battery capacity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables continuous charging opportunities by allowing the smartphone to charge from any available wireless charging source it encounters. The system maintains continuous access to charging capability through wireless communication and automatic detection of charging devices, ensuring the battery remains charged without interruption to device portability or usage.
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 and safe wireless recharging of smartphones anywhere, allowing users to extend their device usage without battery depletion, as the system determines the required charge and provides it over-the-air, ensuring continuous access to essential functions like GPS and emergency services.
Implementation Method 1
providing, the battery charge corresponding to the battery charge request by a charging device wherein the charging device wirelessly transmits battery charge waves to the smartphone
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a smartphone battery wireless charging system and application. The wireless charging application enables customers to purchase battery charge by paying a fee. The requested battery charge is provided wirelessly over-the-air using Wi-Fi by wireless charging base stations or using IoT devices and more. A server determines the battery capacity of the battery of a smartphone and based on the battery charge purchase request, battery charge is transmitted to the smartphone in the form of waves which are received by the smartphone and is converted into electric charge to recharge the battery. A user can pay a fee to receive, for example, 25%, 50%, 75%, or 100% battery charge. The charging of the phone is provided without an external connector thereby enabling individuals to use their phone for extended periods of time without running out of battery charge.