Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The present invention relates generally to a system and method for wireless charging using an unmanned aerial vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[002] Modern mobile devices such as mobile phones have myriad wireless communication capabilities. For example, mobile phones may be able to communicate via cellular protocols, WiFi protocols, and the like. Further, users of such mobile devices often carry those devices with them at all times, including when participating in outdoor activities and in locations where conventional land lines or other communications equipment is not widely available. Accordingly, mobile devices may provide essential communications and other capabilities to individuals in a variety of different environments and circumstances. Due to its portability, the mobile terminal of such as cellular telephone and personal digital assistant (PDA) passes through chargeable electricity Pond powers. In order to be charged to rechargeable battery, electric energy is provided to battery using single charging equipment. Generally, charging equipment There is the external contact terminal of themselves with battery, to allow charging equipment and battery to be connect by physically connected to each other its Contravention is sub and is electrically connected.
[003] However, since the contact terminal outwardly protrudes in such a contact type charging scheme, the contact terminal is easily contaminated by foreign substances and thus battery charging is not correctly performed. Further, battery charging may also not be correctly performed in a case where the contact terminal is exposed to moisture. Also, certain difficulties arise when charging multiple batteries from a single power source. Firstly, the charger must accommodate batteries having different levels of charge. Secondly, the charger must be capable of handling dynamic situations as users randomly remove or insert battery packs, without disrupting individual charging cycles. In addition, users desire to charge multiple types of batteries efficiently, such as battery packs having different voltages.
[004] Therefore, there is a need of a system which overcomes the aforementioned problems.
SUMMARY
[005] Embodiments of the present disclosure present technological improvements as solutions to one or more of the above-mentioned technical problems.
[006] Before the present subject matter relating to a system and method for wireless charging using an unmanned aerial vehicle, it is to be understood that this application is not limited to the particular system described, as there can be multiple possible embodiments which are not expressly illustrated in the present disclosure. It is also to be understood that the terminology used in the description is for the purpose of describing the implementations or versions or embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the present subject matter.
[007] This summary is provided to introduce aspects related to a system and method for wireless charging using an unmanned aerial vehicle. This summary is not intended to identify essential features of the claimed subject matter nor is it intended for use in determining or limiting the scope of the present subject matter.
[008] In an embodiment, A system for wireless charging using an unmanned aerial vehicle is disclosed. The system includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a control module, a wireless communication system and a wireless charging module. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is configured for flight operations. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a driving board, a driving coil, a transmitting coil and a processor. The control module is integrated into the UAV. The control module is configured to manage and control the flight operations of the UAV. The wireless communication system integrated into the UAV. The wireless communication system is configured to establish communication links with external devices. The wireless charging module is integrated into the UAV. The wireless charging module is configured to wirelessly charge electronic devices positioned within a predetermined charging area.
[009] In another embodiment, a method for wireless charging using an unmanned aerial vehicle is disclosed. The method includes the step of deploying the UAV to a predetermined location for charging electronic devices. The method includes the step of establishing a communication link between the UAV and a central control station. The method includes the step of activating the wireless charging module to wirelessly charge electronic devices within the charging area. The method includes the step of transmitting power via wireless charging module. The method includes the step of discharging the electronic device, once reached maximum limit.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
[0010] The foregoing detailed description of embodiments is better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the disclosure, there is shown in the present document example constructions of the disclosure; however, the disclosure is not limited to the specific system or method disclosed in the document and the drawings.
[0011] The present disclosure is described in detail 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 refer various features of the present subject matter.
[0012] Figure 1 illustrates a schematic diagram of the wireless charger.
[0013] Figure 2 illustrates the location diagram that component, landing platform and control module are guided in landing.
[0014] Figure 3 illustrates example operations for estimating a location of a wireless communication device.
[0015] In the above accompanying drawings, a non-underlined number relates to an item identified by a line linking the non-underlined number to the item. When a number is non-underlined and accompanied by an associated arrow, the non-underlined number is used to identify a general item at which the arrow is pointing.
[0016] Further, the figures depict various embodiments of the present subject matter for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following discussion that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the present subject matter described herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0017] Some embodiments of this disclosure, illustrating all its features, will now be discussed in detail. The words "comprising," "having," "containing," and "including," and other forms thereof, are intended to be equivalent in meaning and be open ended in that an item or items following any one of these words is not meant to be an exhaustive listing of such item or items, or meant to be limited to only the listed item or items. It must also be noted that as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Although a system and method for wireless charging using an unmanned aerial vehicle, similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of embodiments of the present disclosure, the exemplary, a system and method for wireless charging using an unmanned aerial vehicle is now described.
[0018] Various modifications to the embodiment will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art and the generic principles herein may be applied to other embodiments. For example, although the present disclosure will be described in the context of a system and method for wireless charging using an unmanned aerial vehicle, one of ordinary skill in the art will readily recognize a system and method for wireless charging using an unmanned aerial vehicle can be utilized in any situation. Thus, the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the embodiments illustrated but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and features described herein.
[0019] In an embodiment, A system for wireless charging using an unmanned aerial vehicle is disclosed. The system includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a control module, a wireless communication system and a wireless charging module. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is configured for flight operations. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a driving board, a driving coil, a transmitting coil and a processor. The control module is integrated into the UAV. The control module is configured to manage and control the flight operations of the UAV. The wireless communication system integrated into the UAV. The wireless communication system is configured to establish communication links with external devices. The wireless charging module is integrated into the UAV. The wireless charging module is configured to wirelessly charge electronic devices positioned within a predetermined charging area.
[0020] In another implementation, the wireless charging module comprises an inductive charging system.
[0021] In another implementation, the wireless charging module further comprises a power management system configured to optimize charging efficiency and adapt to variable charging requirements of electronic devices.
[0022] In another implementation, the control module is programmed to autonomously navigate the UAV to a specified location for charging electronic devices.
[0023] In another implementation, a monitoring system integrated into the UAV, the monitoring system configured to detect the presence and charging status of electronic devices within the charging area.
[0024] In another implementation, the monitoring system utilizes sensors and cameras to identify electronic devices and assess their charging requirements.
[0025] In another implementation, the wireless communication system enables bidirectional communication between the UAV and a central control station, allowing for real-time monitoring and control of charging operations.
[0026] In another embodiment, a method for wireless charging using an unmanned aerial vehicle is disclosed. The method includes the step of deploying the UAV to a predetermined location for charging electronic devices. The method includes the step of establishing a communication link between the UAV and a central control station. The method includes the step of activating the wireless charging module to wirelessly charge electronic devices within the charging area. The method includes the step of transmitting power via wireless charging module. The method includes the step of discharging the electronic device, once reached maximum limit.
[0027] In another implementation, autonomously navigating the UAV to a specified location based on predetermined charging priorities or user preferences.
[0028] In another implementation, the wireless charging module adjusts charging parameters based on the type and charging requirements of the electronic devices positioned within the charging area.
[0029] Figure 1 illustrates a schematic diagram of the wireless charger.
[0030] In an embodiment, the wireless charger 100 has a housing 101 with a deck 101D where a user can place multiple battery packs 200. Battery packs 200 are preferably sandwiched between deck 101D and wall 102. Deck 101D has several wireless charging circuits 120, which are described in more detail below. Power for the wireless charging circuits 120 may be received from a power cord 115. Wireless charger 100 may also have a non-wireless charger circuit 270 to which a battery pack 200 may be electrically connected thereon. Persons skilled in the art will recognize that battery pack 200 will have terminals 205 to electrically connected to the terminals of charger circuit 270. Charger circuit 270 may be powered by AC received from power cord 115. Persons skilled in the art will recognize that battery pack 200 may be connected so as to power one or more of the wireless charging circuits 120.
[0031] Battery charging management module is used to use different charging modes according to the electric quantity of lithium battery of acquisition, improves charging effect Rate reduces the charging time, while carrying out charge protection to each section lithium battery, prevents overcurrent or overcharges phenomenon. The battery pack 200 has control circuit 202, which controls the amount of power sent to the cells 201. Control circuit 202 interacts with microcontroller 202C to ensure that cells 201 are not overcharged. The battery pack 200 may have a receiver coil(s) LR (LR1, LR2) with a resonance capacitor CR in series with receiver coil(s) LR (LR1, LR2) for efficient power transfer. In addition, a capacitor CP in parallel with receiver coil LR (and resonance capacitor CR) can be used for detection purposes.
[0032] The wireless charging need not the mode through physical contact can realize the transmission of energy, has the advantage of high feasibility and strong adaptability, and unmanned aerial vehicle often needs to accomplish aerial operation comparatively in a flexible way, therefore the combination of the two has obtained extensive research. Wireless charging module is used to pass through in the direct current that power supply exports finally is converted into electric energy by electric energy to magnetic energy again The output of process achieves the effect that power to on-board batteries. The wireless charging module includes wireless charging module transmitting Part and wireless charging module receiving portion. The wireless charging module emitting portion include Wireless charging coil transmitting terminal with and voltage source inverter unit. The wireless charging module receiving portion includes Wireless charging coil receiving end and filter rectification Unit. The voltage source inverter unit is exported with unmanned boat power supply and Wireless charging coil transmitting terminal is connected. The filtering is whole Stream unit relates to Wireless charging coil receiving end and battery management module.
[0033] Wireless charging coil transmitting terminal exchanges electric forming changing magnetic field for making, and Wireless charging coil receiving end is for connecing It receives changing magnetic field and is converted into exchange electricity output. Wireless charging utilizes electricity of the magnetic resonance between sending device and receiving device Electric energy is transmitted in field and magnetic field, coil and capacitor then form resonance between charger and equipment. Present embodiment coil Pressure voltage cannot be less than unmanned boat voltage value.
[0034] In the present embodiment, the charge protection unit carries out overcurrent to charging process and overcharges guarantor for limiting charging current and cell voltage Shield. In the present embodiment, maximum charging current is set as 800mA, and full charging pressure is set as 4.2V.
[0035] In another embodiment, autonomous battery charger cradle control module is used for after unmanned plane drops to specified position of platform, and acquisition is sent out by host computer Instruction out starts moving charging radio station. And can by obtain power supply output current value, judge this position transmission power whether reach maximum value. When the transmission power of position currently and it is not up to maximum when, platform is by autonomous until finding optimum position Carry out quick charge.
[0036] The aerial vehicle has a drive and control unit, used to provide power for motor, and driving battery charger cradle is mobile, is also used to obtain current sample Whether the transmission power of the incoming current value of unit, real-time judge position at this time reaches maximum. When transmission power has not yet been reached most When big value, battery charger cradle will move and independently find optimal charge position, to reach ceiling capacity transfer power. The present embodiment The selection of Motor of middle driving battery charger cradle uses brushless DC motor, easy to control with small in size, high-efficient, high reliability, The advantage that service life is long and noise is low.
[0037] Figure 2 illustrates the location diagram that component, landing platform and control module are guided in landing.
[0038] In an embodiment, component 1, landing are guided in the landing above the landing platform 3 equipped with funnel type The bottom for guiding component 1 is the landing platform 3.Landing guides component 1 to use funnel-shaped structure, unmanned plane descent In fly into funnel structure after can slowly slide into landing platform 3, pass through mechanical structure and reduce unmanned plane drop error. Landing platform A part is engraved structure in 3 bottoms, to reduce Wireless charging coil transmitting terminal and receiving end electromagnetic transmission energy loss. Landing 3 lower part of platform, 2 cm distance is the slide unit 2 of autonomous. Wireless charging coil transmitting terminal is placed in the surface of slide unit 2. Wirelessly Charge coil receiving end is located at UAV bottom, is connected with unmanned machine battery.
[0039] Wireless charging module is used to pass through in the direct current that power supply exports finally is converted into electric energy by electric energy to magnetic energy again The output of process achieves the effect that power to on-board batteries. Wireless charging coil receiving end and filter rectification unit. The voltage source inverter unit is exported with unmanned boat power supply and Wireless charging coil transmitting terminal is connected. The filtering is whole Stream unit relates to Wireless charging coil receiving end and battery management module.
[0040] Figure 3 illustrates example operations for estimating the location of a wireless communication device.
[0041] In present exemplary embodiment, multiple UAVs may be used to determine the location of the wireless communication device 602. In this case, instead of a single UAV 600, multiple UAVs each independently determine their respective directions to the wireless communication device 602. For example, three UAVs (UAV 600-1, 600-2, and 600-3) each determine a direction from their respective locations to the wireless communication device 602 (e.g., indicated by lines 608, 610, 612). These directions along with the locations of each of the UAVs may be shared with each other, with a master or primary UAV (e.g., the UAV 600-1), and/or a base station or other search operation coordinator, which may then in turn use the locations of the UAVs and the directions to the wireless communication device 602 to triangulate the location of the wireless communication device 602. After the location of a wireless communication device (e.g., the wireless communication device 602) is determined or estimated, one or more UAVs may fly to an in-air position that is proximate the location of the wireless communication device, and once at the in-air position, capture at least one image of the location of the wireless communication device. Images captured by the UAVs may be transmitted wirelessly to other UAVs, a base station, a search operation coordinator, or the like, to assist in physically locating the lost or missing user. In some cases, the images are associated with location information, such as the location of the UAV when the image was captured, the estimated location of the wireless communication device, the identifier of the wireless communication device, or the like. Once the location of the wireless communication device 602 has been determined, the UAV 600 may inform other UAVs, a base station, a search operation coordinator, or the like, of the location of the wireless communication device 602.
[0042] Although the description provides implementations of a system and method for wireless charging using an unmanned aerial vehicle, it is to be understood that the above descriptions are not necessarily limited to the specific features or methods or systems. Rather, the specific features and methods are disclosed as examples of implementations for a system and method for wireless charging using an unmanned aerial vehicle.
, Claims:We claim:
1. A system for wireless charging using an unmanned aerial vehicle, comprising:
an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) configured for flight operations, comprising a driving board, a driving coil, a transmitting coil and a processor;
a control module integrated into the UAV, the control module configured to manage and control the flight operations of the UAV;
a wireless communication system integrated into the UAV; the wireless communication system configured to establish communication links with external devices;
a wireless charging module integrated into the UAV, the wireless charging module configured to wirelessly charge electronic devices positioned within a predetermined charging area.
2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the wireless charging module comprises an inductive charging system.
3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the wireless charging module further comprises a power management system configured to optimize charging efficiency and adapt to variable charging requirements of electronic devices.
4. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control module is programmed to autonomously navigate the UAV to a specified location for charging electronic devices.
5. The system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a monitoring system integrated into the UAV, the monitoring system configured to detect the presence and charging status of electronic devices within the charging area.
6. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the monitoring system utilizes sensors and cameras to identify electronic devices and assess their charging requirements.
7. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the wireless communication system enables bidirectional communication between the UAV and a central control station, allowing for real-time monitoring and control of charging operations.
8. A method for wireless charging using an unmanned aerial vehicle, comprising:
deploying the UAV to a predetermined location for charging electronic devices
establishing a communication link between the UAV and a central control station;
activating the wireless charging module to wirelessly charge electronic devices within the charging area;
transmitting power via wireless charging module;
discharging the electronic device, once reached maximum limit.
9. The method as claimed in claim 8, further comprising autonomously navigating the UAV to a specified location based on predetermined charging priorities or user preferences.
10. The method as claimed in claim 8, wherein the wireless charging module adjusts charging parameters based on the type and charging requirements of the electronic devices positioned within the charging area.