Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present technical invention relates to the field of charging technologies, and in particular, to a digital device charging system, and to a mobile power management system.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Nowadays, with the development of modern equipment technology, digital devices such as mobile phones and tablet computers have gradually become a necessity for people's lives. The battery technology bottleneck makes the battery life of these devices not meet the needs of long-term use. In order to solve this contradiction, in some public places such as stations, restaurants, cinemas, etc., charging stands are provided for the user to charge. However, due to the large flow of people in public places, the limited charging seat cannot meet the actual needs, and the user needs to go to the designated location for charging, and the digital equipment in the charging process needs to be taken care of, so as to avoid the loss of digital equipment. This type of charging is less convenient and less secure.
[0003] The appeal of smart mobile devices continues to increase with the advances in communication technology. They come in an ever-increasing array of forms, including smart phones, tablet computers with communication capabilities, and watches with communication, navigation and medical testing functions. The major operating systems for smart devices include Apple's iOS, Google-backed Android and Microsoft's Windows Phone. Smart devices are typically characterized by having a substantial number of peripheral devices and a broad range of applications. They are often equipped with GPS systems, blue tooth, WiFi, FM radio, high-resolution cameras and large touchscreens, and support one or more of the various communication modes such as 2G systems including GSM, GPRS and EDGE and 3G systems including WCDMA, CDMA2000 and TD-SCDMA for 3G systems. Some also support the LTE system. There are thousands of applications that can be downloaded from the web and installed on smart phones, including map navigation, cell phone banking and games.
[0004] Various types of sensors can be put into smart devices, including gravity sensors, acceleration sensors, directional sensors, triaxial gyroscopes, distance sensors, light sensors and electronic compasses. A gravity sensor works using piezoelectricity. Smart devices are usually equipped with large capacity batteries, as well as large capacity storage units such as 4 to 32 GB SD cards. Large capacity storage units can be internal or external. Internal storage units are installed internally in smart devices as part of their hardware, while external storage devices can be independently extracted and replaced, in which case the smart devices need only provide the capability for reading from and writing to said equipment such as an SD card slot. Wireless charging is a new technology developed in recent years for mobile devices. There are currently three main charging standards: Power Matters Alliance (PMA), Qi and Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP). With Qi the charging process comprising four stages: selection, paging, identification and configuration, and power transfer. In the selection stage the charger detects the placement or removal of an object on its surface. This particular stage is ongoing throughout the entire charging process. During the paging stage the charger sends out a page and detects a response. The identification and configuration stage comprises the charger identifying the apparatus to be charged which has been selected during the selection stage and acquiring configuration data, for example the maximum allowable power. During the power transfer stage the actual process of charging occurs until it is completed or the apparatus being charged is removed. An Identification Packet and an Extended Identification Packet are defined in the Qi standard. Within said two packets the following are defined: the version of the apparatus being charged, the device manufacturer code, the device identifier and the extended identifier. These are sent from the apparatus being charged to the charging apparatus during the identification and configuration stage.
[0005] Costs are obviously higher for smart devices than for cell phones with traditional functions, and they provide stronger processing capabilities, more comprehensive functionality, and the ability to store and handle greater amounts of data and information. This also means that losing a smart device is a greater loss to a consumer. The primary loss is the cost of purchasing a new device, though there are also risks associated with the data stored on the storage unit of the lost device. Said risks are characterized by the following: the risk of the disclosure of private information or commercial secrets; and the risk of the destruction of data, such as when audio-visual evidence is deleted by other people resulting from losing the device. Smart devices generally provide a reset function so that factory settings can be recovered. This operation resets the entire device and deletes all of the data stored on it. Resetting is the equivalent of using a portion of the system stored on the smart device to perform a recovery so that the operating system and all of the data are reset and the cell phone is in a state which is the same or close to how it was when it was shipped from the factory. The reset process uses data stored in the ROM of the smart device. ROM is an abbreviation for "read-only memory." It is a solid-state semiconductor memory unit from which data stored on it beforehand can only be read. Once the information is stored on the ROM it cannot be modified or deleted, and no information on it is lost when the power of the device is turned off. The ROM in cell phones is a little different from the ROM as it is commonly understood. In most circumstances it can only be read and not written upon, though things can be written into the ROM in certain special cases. Operating systems for smart devices provide a lock screen function to prevent losses caused by losing a cell phone. Users can specify images and passwords that are required to unlock the screens so that it is difficult for other people to unlock them and use their mobile devices. This is a preliminary form of protection for the data stored on the internal storage unit of the device, but naturally it cannot defend against cracking the locked screen by wiping the device. Privacy protection and anti-theft applications can be installed on smart devices in the form of cell phone guard software. With these types of software users can set up passwords with respect to the running authority of designated data and applications.
[0006] Therefore, there is a need of the present invention which overcomes the aforementioned technical problems.
SUMMARY
[0007] This summary is provided to introduce the concept related to a charging system and method thereof. The summary is neither intended to identify essential features of the present technical invention nor is it intended for use in determining or limiting the scope of the present technical invention.
[0008] In one embodiment, a storage unit for storing a charging apparatus identifier; a transmitting unit for reading the charging apparatus identifier in the storage unit and transmitting it. Optionally, said transmitting is performed through a wired connection or a wireless connection. Optionally, when said transmitting is performed through a wireless connection, said charging apparatus identifier is sent during an identification and configuration stage. Optionally, said charging apparatus identifier contains a manufacturer's code or a serial number for the charging apparatus.
[0009] In order to realize said objective, the present invention also provides a method for controlling a mobile device comprising the following of receiving a charging apparatus identifier. Then by storing the received charging apparatus identifier. By comparing the currently received charging apparatus identifier to charging apparatus identifiers previously stored on the mobile device to determine if an abnormality has occurred with the mobile device and putting the mobile device into alarm mode if the abnormality has occurred. Optionally, a settings interface is used to control whether the storage operation is performed for said operation in which the received charging apparatus identifier is stored.
[0010] Optionally, the charging apparatus identifier is received when the screen of the mobile device is in an unlocked state. Optionally, the mobile device determines whether or not an abnormality has occurred only when the screen is locked. Optionally, a part of or all of the following steps are performed to determine whether an abnormal event has occurred to the mobile device: the screen is not unlocked within a first designated period of time; the received charging apparatus identifier does not appear among the charging apparatus identifiers previously stored on the mobile device during a second designated period of time. Optionally, the mobile device is in a locked state during a second designated period of time when the charging apparatus identifier read by the mobile device does not appear among the stored charging apparatus identifiers. Optionally, the following operations are performed in whole or in part once the device has gone into alarm mode: sending one or more of the following to a designated contact: a location, a photograph which has been taken, or designated alarm data. Also performing operations according to instructions received from a designated contact, the operations including uploading, deleting, encrypting data or emitting an alarm sound. Then by suspending the charging operation until the received charging apparatus identifier appears among the charging apparatus identifiers previously stored on the mobile device.
[0011] In one embodiment, a digital device charging system comprising a plurality of mobile power sources; a fixed charging device comprising a monitoring device, a fixing device and a charging device; the fixing device having two states of locking and unlocking; the detecting device for detecting whether there is a mobile power source Putting into the fixing device, and when detecting that a mobile power source is placed in the fixing device, controlling the fixing device to switch from an unlocked state to a locked state to fix the mobile power source; the charging device is used for fixing Charging the mobile power source on the fixed device; and controlling the device to be connected to the fixed charging device; the control device is configured to receive a charging request of the user and generate an unlocking command; the unlocking command is used to control the fixing device to enter the unlocking The state is such that the user removes the mobile power on the fixture to charge the user's digital device. A mobile power management system includes: a plurality of mobile power sources; a fixed charging device including a detecting device, a fixing device, and a charging device; the fixing device has two states of locking and unlocking; and the detecting device is configured to detect whether there is movement a power source is placed in the fixing device, and when it is detected that the mobile power source is placed in the fixing device, the fixing device is controlled to be switched from an unlocked state to a locked state to fix the mobile power source; Charging a mobile power source fixed to the fixing device; and controlling the device to be connected to the fixed charging device; the control device is configured to receive a charging request of the user and generate an unlocking command; the unlocking command is used to control the fixture enters an unlocked state for the user to remove the mobile power on the fixture.
[0012] In another aspect of the invention, a plurality of mobile power sources, so that the user can be provided with mobile power according to the user's charging request to satisfy the user's charging request without the user having to place the digital device such as a mobile phone at a designated location. Charging improves the convenience and safety of the user's charging process.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
[0013] The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and modules.
[0014] Figure 1 a block diagram of the structure of a digital device charging system, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.
[0015] Figure 2 illustrates a structural block diagram of a digital device charging system, according to one embodiment of the invention.
[0016] Figure 3 illustrates a schematic diagram of the charging apparatus, according to one embodiment of the invention.
[0017] Figure 4 illustrates a schematic flow chart of embodiment 2, according to one embodiment of the invention.
[0018] It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that any block diagrams herein represent conceptual views of illustrative methods embodying the principles of the present invention. Similarly, it will be appreciated that any flow charts, flow diagrams, and the like represent various processes which may be substantially represented in computer readable medium and so executed by a computer or processor, whether or not such computer or processor is explicitly shown.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0019] The invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments which do not limit the scope and ambit of the invention. The description provided is purely by way of example and illustration.
[0020] One or more embodiments are provided so as to thoroughly and fully convey the scope of the present invention to the person skilled in the art. Numerous details are set forth, relating to specific components, and methods, to provide a complete understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to the person skilled in the art that the details provided in the embodiments should not be construed to limit the scope of the present invention. In some embodiments, well-known processes, well-known apparatus structures, and well-known techniques are not described in detail.
[0021] The terminology used, in the present invention, is only for the purpose of explaining a particular embodiment and such terminology shall not be considered to limit the scope of the present invention. As used in the present invention, the forms "a,” "an," and "the" may be intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly suggests otherwise. The terms "comprises," "comprising," “including,” and “having,” are open ended transitional phrases and therefore specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, modules, units and/or components, but do not forbid the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. The particular order of steps disclosed in the method and process of the present invention is not to be construed as necessarily requiring their performance as described or illustrated. It is also to be understood that additional or alternative steps may be employed.
[0022] Figure 1 a block diagram of the structure of a digital device charging system, according to an embodiment of the disclosure. A digital device charging system for providing mobile power to a user for charging a digital device carried by the user according to a charging request of the user. The digital device charging system can be used in public places with large traffic such as stations, restaurants, theaters, shopping centers, and the like. The digital device charging system in this embodiment may also be referred to as a mobile power management system, which manages the access of the mobile power source to facilitate the user to access the mobile power source in the mobile power management system to charge the digital device carried by the mobile device. Improves the convenience of the charging process. 1 is a block diagram showing the structure of a digital device charging system 100 in an embodiment. The digital device charging system 100 includes a mobile power source 110, a charging stand 120, and a control device 130. The mobile power source 110 is provided in plurality, so that the power demand of a plurality of users can be satisfied. The model, capacity, color, and the like of the plurality of mobile power sources 110 may be the same or different. By arranging a plurality of models, capacities, colors, and the like of the plurality of mobile power sources 110, the user's individualization and diverse needs can be satisfied. The charging stand 120 serves as a body of the digital device charging system 100 for fixing the mobile power source 110 and setting the control device 130. In particular, the charging stand 120 can be designed in the form of a cabinet, which can be square, spherical, cylindrical, and other irregular shapes. It can be understood that the charging stand 120 can also be set in different styles in order to adapt to the surrounding environment. A plurality of fixed charging devices 122 are disposed on the charging base 120. The number of the plurality of fixed charging devices 122 is the same as the number of the mobile power sources 110 for fixing the mobile power source 110 and charging the mobile power source 110. The fixed charging device 122 includes a detecting device 1226, a fixing device 1222, and a charging device 1224. The fixture 1222 is used to secure the mobile power source 110. The detecting means 1226 is for detecting whether or not the mobile power source 110 is placed in the fixing device 1222 or whether the mobile power source 110 is taken out of the fixing device 1222 for detection. The detecting device 1226 may include a pressure sensing element to determine whether the mobile power source 110 is removed from the fixture 122 or whether the mobile power source 110 is placed in the fixture 1222 by pressure change. In an embodiment, the detecting device 1226 may also include a gravity sensor or an acceleration sensor to determine the access state of the mobile power source 110 according to the change of gravity or acceleration. The fixture 1222 has two states of locking and unlocking. When the fixing device 1222 is in the locked state, the mobile power source 110 cannot be taken out of the fixing device 1222. The digital device charging system 100 will issue an alarm when manually forcibly removed. When the fixing device 1222 is in the unlocked state, the user can take the mobile power source 110 out of the fixing device 1222 to charge the digital device carried by himself. The fixing device 1222 maintains the unlocked state after the mobile power source 110 is taken out until the detecting device 1226 detects that the mobile power source 110 is placed in the fixing device 1222, and automatically switches from the unlocked state to the locked state, thereby facilitating the user to return the mobile power source 110 and ensuring the user return. The security of the mobile power source 110. The fixing device 1222 may include a snap structure, and correspondingly, a slot body corresponding to the buckle structure may be formed on the mobile power source 110. The fixture 1222 can also include a magnetic device, and a corresponding metal structure (or magnetic device) that mates with the magnetic device can be formed on the mobile power source 110. The metal structure may be disposed inside the mobile power source 110 or may be formed by a metal casing on the mobile power source 110. The magnetic device in the fixing device 1222 may be disposed inside the charging base 120 or may be an adsorption disk or an adsorption bracket disposed on the surface of the charging base 120.
[0023] The charging device 1224 is for charging the mobile power source fixed to the fixture 1222. The charging device 1224 includes a charging circuit and an output circuit. The charging circuit is used for charging management of the mobile power source 110, and the output circuit is for outputting a charging current having a target voltage to the mobile power source 110. The output circuit includes an output interface and its peripheral circuits. In one embodiment, the output circuit of the charging device 1224 employs a magnetic output interface (terminal). The magnetic output terminal is disposed on a side of the fixing device 1222 that is in contact with the mobile power source 110. Therefore, a metal contact is formed at a position on the mobile power source 110 opposite to the magnetic output terminal. For example, when the mobile power source 110 is in contact with the fixture 1222 through the bottom, the metal contacts are disposed at the bottom position of the mobile power source 110. The metal contacts are used to make an electrical connection with the magnetic output terminals to charge the mobile power source 110. The charging of the mobile power source 110 is realized by the magnetic output terminal and the metal contact, so that only the output interface needs to be set on the mobile power source 110 without setting the charging input interface. In other embodiments, the output circuit in the charging device 1224 can also adopt a USB output interface, and correspondingly, a matching USB interface needs to be disposed on the mobile power source 110, thereby achieving electrical connection therebetween. In another embodiment, the output circuit includes a wireless output circuit that wirelessly charges the mobile power source 110 in a wireless output manner. Therefore, the output circuit is a wireless receiving circuit including a transmitting coil. Accordingly, it is necessary to provide a wireless receiving circuit including a wireless receiving coil inside the mobile power source 110. Therefore, when the mobile power source 110 is fixed in the fixed device 1222, the charging device 1224 supplies power to the mobile power source 110 by wireless charging mode to implement wireless charging. At the same time, the charging device 1224 can also perform wireless charging for a mobile terminal having an operation authority and having a wireless charging function. The control device 130 is disposed in the charging base 120 and connected to the fixed charging device 122. Specifically, the control device 130 is used to manage and control the digital device charging system 100. The control device 130 is configured to receive a user charging request and generate an unlocking command according to the charging request of the user. The unlock command is used to control the fixture 1222 to enter the unlocked state, that is, to unlock the fixture 1222 for the user to remove the mobile power source 110 in the fixture 1222. After the user removes the mobile power source 110, the user can charge the digital device carried by himself. During the charging process, the user can carry the mobile power 110 with him without charging the digital device such as a mobile phone at a designated location for charging, and the charging process is convenient and safe. In this embodiment, the charging stand 120 further includes an input device. The input device is for the user to input a charging request, and the charging request includes user information. User information includes information such as user name, user password, and paid account. When receiving the charging request, the control device 130 determines whether the user has the operation authority to borrow the mobile power source based on the received user information. In this embodiment, in order to obtain the operation authority, the user needs to register, authenticate, or deliver the deposit first. When users register, they need to provide information such as user name, password, and paid account. The control device 130 stores user information at the time of user registration. When the registered user is used again, the user name and password can be used for authentication. The control device 130 compares the received user information with the stored user information, and if the received user information is consistent with the stored user information and the payment account is available, it indicates that the user has the operation authority. Users can also pay the deposit directly without registration. When receiving the deposit, the control device 130 automatically generates a temporary account for the user and grants the temporary account operation authority. The unlocking command generated by the control device 130 can directly control all the fixing devices 1222 on the charging stand 120 to which the mobile power source 110 is fixed to enter an unlocked state, so that the user can select the mobile power source 110 according to his or her preference. When the detecting device 1226 detects that the mobile power source 110 is taken out from the fixing device 1222, the control device 130 switches the state of the other fixed device 1222 to which the mobile power source 110 is fixed back to the locked state. In an embodiment, the unlocking command generated by the control device 130 can also directly control the designated fixture 1222 to enter an unlocked state, so that the user can only access the specified mobile power source 110. In this embodiment, the mobile power source 110 in the designated fixture 1222 is a mobile power source that can satisfy the user's power demand data. That is, the power request also includes power data. The control device 130 generates an unlock command based on the power amount data. The unlock command is used to unlock the fixed device 1222 where the target mobile power source (the mobile power source 110 that satisfies the power data) is located.
[0024] Figure 2 illustrates a block diagram showing the structure of a digital device charging system 300 in another embodiment. The digital device charging system 300 includes a charging stand 310, a mobile power source 320, and a server 330. The charging stand 310 is in communication connection with the server 330. There may be a plurality of charging docks 310, and a plurality of charging docks 310 may be disposed in different regions. The structural block diagram of the charging stand 310 is shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the charging stand 310 includes a power input interface 402, a charging circuit 404, a protection circuit 406, a charging output port 408, a communication module 410, a control device 412, an input to display device 414, a voice broadcast device 416, and a locking device. 418 and an indication alarm device 420. The charging stand 310 is powered by an AC adapter. The power input interface 402 is coupled to an external AC adapter and charging circuit 404. The AC adapter converts the alternating current into a direct current voltage for use by the charging stand 310. In an embodiment, a backup power source may be disposed in the charging base 310 to charge the mobile power source 320 when the power supply is stopped externally. The charging circuit 404, the protection circuit 406, and the charging output port 408 together form a charging device. The charging output port 408 includes a USB interface 4082 and a magnetic output terminal 4084. The magnetic output terminal 4084 is for electrically connecting to a metal contact in the mobile power source 320 to charge the mobile power source 320. The USB interface 4082 is used to connect to an external digital device to charge the external digital device. The communication module 410 is configured to communicate with the server 330. The charging base 310 and the server 330 may be a wireless connection or a wired connection. The input device in the input and display device 414 is used for inputting information data such as a power request, user information, and an unlock command. The display device in the input and display device 414 can display information entered by the user and provide an inquiry interface for querying the state of charge of each of the mobile power sources 320 within the charging dock 310. In the embodiment, the input and display device 414 is a touch display panel. The voice playback device 416 can set the playback content, and broadcast the set voice information in the set steps and scenes. The locking device 418 is used as a fixing device for fixing the mobile power source 320. The mobile power source 320 is provided with a portion that cooperates with the latching device 418 to complete the locking and unlocking functions as required. The control device 412 is configured to issue an alarm when an abnormal situation is detected (such as abnormal performance of the mobile power source 320, the mobile power source 320 is forcibly taken out, etc.) to improve the security of the device. Moreover, the indication alarm device 420 can also indicate the locking device 418 in the unlocked state, thereby facilitating the user to access the mobile power source 320. In an embodiment, the indication alarm device 420 can also indicate the state of charge (whether charging) and the amount of power of the mobile power source 320, thereby facilitating an intuitive understanding of the state of the mobile power source 320. The indicating alarm device 420 includes an indicator light, and the state of the locking device 418, the state of charge of the mobile power source 320, and the indication of the amount of power are achieved by the blinking state of the indicator light. In an embodiment, the indicator light can be set as a colored light with an aesthetic effect, so that the power and status indication can be realized and the aesthetic effect of the charging stand 310 can be improved.
[0025] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the charging apparatus of Embodiment 1 of the present invention. The charging apparatus for an alarm for a mobile device of the present embodiment comprises a storage unit 101, a charging control unit 103 and an interface unit 105. As a charging apparatus, it understandably has a power input interface, a transformer circuit and a current regulator circuit. These are existing technologies, and are not shown in Figure 1, but those skilled in the art should be readily aware of them. Storage unit 101 stores a charging apparatus identifier. Said charging apparatus identifier contains a manufacturer code or a serial number for the charging apparatus. Charging control unit 103 reads the charging apparatus identifier stored on the storage unit 101 and sends it to a mobile device via interface unit 105. Interface unit 105 is the interface between the charging apparatus and the mobile device that is to be charged. Standard interfaces for wired chargers include USB and Micro USB. For wireless methods such as the Qi standard, the interface unit converts the power into a wireless signal and sends it to the apparatus being charged, in addition to receiving data fed back from the apparatus being charged. When charging is performed wirelessly, the charging control unit also performs the selection, paging, identification and configuration, and power transfer functions of the Qi wireless charging standard. During the identification and configuration stage it sends the charging apparatus identifier to the mobile device being charged. The charging apparatus identifier can be sent once or multiple times. If sent multiple times, it can be sent continuously or cyclically. For example, in a wired connection the charging apparatus can cyclically modulate the charging apparatus identifier in the signals transmitted on the charging circuit between the charging apparatus and the mobile device. A suitable method for said modulation can be found in the existing technology. The mobile device being charged requires a corresponding apparatus to demodulate the modulated data from out of the wave form variations in the charging voltage. In the case of a USB connection, the data is sent through the USB interface's data channel. In wireless methods, such as with the Qi standard, a signal needs to be added to the signal flow between the charging apparatus and the mobile device, or a field needs to be added to the existing signal to transmit the charging apparatus identifier. Of course, this field can be included among multiple signals. Said sending of the charging apparatus identifier can be linked to the presence of the device being charged, or it can be independent of it. In another word, the charging apparatus can continuously send out the charging apparatus identifier regardless of whether the mobile device being charged is present or not, or it can send out the charging apparatus identifier only after it has determined that the mobile device is present.
[0026] Figure 4 Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the method for an alarm for a mobile device of the present invention.
[0027] The method for putting the mobile device to alarm mode of the present embodiment comprising the following:
[0028] Step 1 (201 ): Receiving the charging apparatus identifier sent from the charging apparatus as described in Embodiment 1. Step 2 (203): Determining whether the screen is in an unlocked state. If it is, performing Step 3. If it is not, performing Step 4.
[0029] Step 3 (205): Storing the received charging apparatus identifier and completing this process.
[0030] Step 4 (207): Comparing the currently received charging apparatus identifier to the charging apparatus identifiers previously stored on the mobile device to determine if an abnormality has occurred in the current operating status. If it has, performing Step 5. If not, completing this process.
[0031] Step 5 (209): Putting the mobile device into alarm mode.
[0032] In Step 3, the mobile device searches through the stored charging apparatus identifiers. If the charging apparatus identifier received in Step 1 is not contained therein, then said identifier is stored. If it is included already, then there is no need to store it again. Prior to storing it, the screen might further display a dialog box giving a user the option of whether to bind said charging apparatus to the current mobile device. If the user selects "yes," then it is stored. If "no," then it is not stored.
[0033] In Step 4, there are multiple ways of determining whether there are any abnormalities in the current operating status data. For example, a first designated period can be 24 hours. The continuous locked state of the screen is then measured, and if it exceeds said first designated period it will be deemed abnormal. In another example, if the charging apparatus identifier has not been received in a second designated period of 48 hours, or the received charging apparatus identifier is not one of the identifiers that have already been saved, it will be deemed abnormal. The shorter said first and second designated periods are, the more beneficial they are in promptly sending out alarm data, though the false alarm rate will also be higher.
[0034] In Step 5, the operation for putting the mobile device into alarm mode comprises encrypting the data stored on a storage apparatus and sending an alarm message to an emergency contact. A text message will then be sent from the emergency contact's number containing instructions, and the device will perform the operations given in said instructions, which may include encryption, deleting, taking a photograph, sending out an alarm, uploading data, establishing the position of the device or uploading location data. Or the charging operation is suspended until the received charging apparatus identifier corresponds to one of the stored identifiers.
[0035] One advantage of the present embodiment is that the mobile device will go into alarm mode when the user has not unlocked the mobile device for a long period of time or when the usual charging apparatus is not used to charge the device. This is advantageous because an alarm message is sent out when the mobile device is lost or misplaced, or when the user cannot operate the mobile device. Due to the fact that the charging unit is usually not lost when the mobile device is, linking the two together is a way of ensuring that the person using the device is the owner of it. Additionally, the second designated period of time allows for a different charging unit to be used to charge the mobile device within a short period of time. The present invention also provides a way of identifying charging units that are not equipped to a given mobile device, thus enhancing the security of the charging process.
[0036] The foregoing description of the invention has been set merely to illustrate the invention and is not intended to be limiting. Since modifications of the disclosed embodiments incorporating the substance of the invention may occur to person skilled in the art, the invention should be construed to include everything within the scope of the invention.
, Claims:We claim:
1. A charging system comprising:
a power source;
a charging control unit configured to control the charging of one or more digital devices;
a communication module configured to establish a communication link between the charging control unit and the one or more digital devices;
wherein the charging control unit is further configured to adjust the charging parameters based on communication received from the one or more digital devices.
2. The charging system of claim 1, wherein the communication module uses wireless communication protocols to establish the communication link.
3. The charging system of claim 1, wherein the charging control unit further comprises a processor configured to analyze power consumption data received from the one or more digital devices and adjust the charging parameters accordingly.
4. A method for charging system, the method comprising:
receiving a charging apparatus identifier;
storing the received charging apparatus identifier;
comparing the currently received charging apparatus identifier to a charging apparatus identifier previously stored on the mobile device to determine if an abnormality has occurred with the mobile device, and putting the device into alarm mode if the abnormality has occurred,
wherein the charging apparatus identifier is received when the screen of the mobile device is in an unlocked state, and
wherein the currently received charging apparatus identifier is compared to the charging apparatus identifiers previously stored on the mobile device to determine if an abnormality has occurred with the mobile device when the screen of the mobile device is in a locked state.
5. The method as claimed in claim 4, wherein the following operations are performed in whole or in part once the device has gone into alarm mode: one or more of the following are sent to a designated contact: a location, a photograph which has been taken, or designated alarm data with operations are performed according to instructions received from a designated contact and the charging operation is terminated until the received charging apparatus identifier appears among the charging apparatus identifiers previously stored on the mobile device.