DESC:REFERENCE
[001] The provisional patent application number 202221043376 dated July 28, 2022, and provisional patent application number 202321027088 dated April 12, 2023, are cognate applications for the complete specification.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[002] The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for charging a mobile device through various means.
BACKGROUND
[003] Nowadays, almost everyone constantly uses a mobile device or a smart phone. Due to constant use, the battery associated with the mobile device discharges rapidly and that leads to charging the mobile device multiple times a day.
[004] In order to handle such frequent charging problems, the mobile device manufacturers focused on getting larger and better batteries for mobile devices which in turn led to another problem associated with the mobile devices. Often larger batteries require a larger space which also adds up to weight and cost of the mobile devices. Therefore, mobile devices became bulkier.
[005] However, sometimes it may not be possible to charge the mobile device because of constant use. At the same time, a mobile device user has to focus constantly on the charging status of the battery so that the mobile devices can be plugged to power strips for charging. Many times, because of the busy schedule, the user may forget to keep the mobile device on charging, or the user may not notice that the battery of the mobile device is less than the required battery needed for any pre-scheduled meeting. In such crisis cases, it may happen that the battery of the mobile device gets discharged when the user is doing some important work on the mobile device, or the user is on an important call. Such incidents disturb the work of the user as well as efficiency of the user drastically reduces.
[006] For this, a transportation device is needed which automatically transports the mobile device to charging stations automatically. There is also a need of a transportation device which has the capability of transporting the device in minimal time.
[007] Therefore, there is a need of a system and method which solves the above defined problems.
SUMMARY
[004] Embodiments of the present disclosure present technological improvements as solutions to one or more of the above-mentioned technical problems.
[005] Before the present subject matter relating to a system for charging a mobile device and method thereof, 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.
[006] This summary is provided to introduce aspects related to a system for charging a mobile device and method thereof. 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.
[007] In one embodiment, a method for charging of a mobile device includes a step of monitoring, by a sensor unit, a battery level of the mobile device. The method includes a step of relaying, by the sensor unit, the battery level information to a control unit. The method includes a step of comparing, by the control unit, a battery level of the battery unit with a predetermined threshold battery level. The method includes a step of activating, by the control unit, an auto-wireless charging mode based on the compared battery level where the battery level of the battery unit is below the threshold battery level. The method includes a step of determining, by the control unit, a position of the mobile device in a pre-defined area. The method includes a step of scanning, by the control unit, one or more pre-installed charging stations in the area. The method includes a step of determining, by a determination module, shortest distance between the mobile device and the one or more charging stations. The method includes a step of selecting, by the determination module, at least one charging station having the shortest distance. The method includes a step of identifying, by an obstacle identifier, obstacles between the mobile device and the selected charging station. The method includes a step of identifying, by a path identifier, one or more paths between the mobile device and the selected charging station based on the identified obstacles. The method includes a step of selecting, by the path identifier, a shortest path from the identified paths having optimal obstacles by using a shortest path technique. The method includes a step of deciding, based on the selected path, by a driving management module, a preferred mode of transportation. The method includes a step of identifying, by the driving management module, a driving mechanism and a plurality of movers in a pre-defined area. The method includes a step of selecting, by a selection module, a mover from the identified movers based on the identified driving mechanism. The method includes a step of picking, by the selected mover, the mobile device from the determined position of the mobile device and transporting the mobile device to the determined charging station for wirelessly charging the mobile device.
[008] In another embodiment, a system for charging of a mobile device having a battery unit includes a sensor unit, a control unit, a determination module, an obstacle identifier, a path identifier, a driving management module, a selection module, movers, and a charging station. The sensor unit is configured to monitor a battery level of the mobile device and relay the battery level information to a control unit. The control unit, based on the received data, is configured to compare a battery level of the battery unit with a predetermined threshold battery level and activate an auto-wireless charging mode, where the battery level of the battery unit is below the threshold battery level. The control unit is further configured to determine a position of the mobile device in a pre-defined area, and scan one or more pre-installed charging stations in the area. The determination module is configured to determine shortest distance between the mobile device and the one or more charging stations, and is further configured to select at least one charging station having the shortest distance. The obstacle identifier is configured to identify obstacles between the mobile device and the selected charging station. The path identifier is configured to identify one or more paths between the mobile device and the selected charging station based on the identified obstacles. The path identifier is further configured to select a shortest path from the identified paths having optimal obstacles by using a shortest path technique. The driving management module is configured to decide, based on the selected path, a preferred mode of transportation and identify a driving mechanism and a plurality of movers in a pre-defined area. The selection module configured to select a mover from the identified movers based on the identified driving mechanism. In an embodiment, the selected mover is configured to pick the mobile device from the determined position of the mobile device and transport the mobile device to the determined charging station to wirelessly charge the mobile device.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
[009] 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.
[0010] 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 to various features of the present subject matter.
[0011] Figure 1 illustrates a block diagram depicting a system for charging a mobile device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0012] Figure 2 illustrates a block diagram depicting a cover of the mobile device having the system of Figure 1, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0013] Figure 3 illustrates a schematic diagram depicting selection of driving mechanism to charge mobile devices, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0014] Figure 4 provides a flow diagram depicting the functionality of the system of Figure 1, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0015] Figure 5 illustrates a flow chart depicting a method for charging a mobile device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0016] 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.
[0017] 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
[0018] 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 for charging a mobile device and method thereof, 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 for charging a mobile device and method thereof is now described.
[0019] 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 for charging a mobile device and method thereof, one of ordinary skill in the art will readily recognize a system for charging a mobile device and method thereof 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.
[0020] In one embodiment, a method for charging a mobile device includes a step of monitoring, by a sensor unit, a battery level of the mobile device. The method includes a step of relaying, by the sensor unit, the battery level information to a control unit. The method includes a step of comparing, by the control unit, a battery level of the battery unit with a predetermined threshold battery level. The method includes a step of activating, by the control unit, an auto-wireless charging mode based on the compared battery level where the battery level of the battery unit is below the threshold battery level. The method includes a step of determining, by the control unit, a position of the mobile device in a pre-defined area. The method includes a step of scanning, by the control unit, one or more pre-installed charging stations in the area. The method includes a step of determining, by a determination module, shortest distance between the mobile device and the one or more charging stations. The method includes a step of selecting, by the determination module, at least one charging station having the shortest distance. The method includes a step of identifying, by an obstacle identifier, obstacles between the mobile device and the selected charging station. The method includes a step of identifying, by a path identifier, one or more paths between the mobile device and the selected charging station based on the identified obstacles. The method includes a step of selecting, by the path identifier, a shortest path from the identified paths having optimal obstacles by using a shortest path technique. The method includes a step of deciding, based on the selected path, by a driving management module, a preferred mode of transportation. The method includes a step of identifying, by the driving management module, a driving mechanism and a plurality of movers in a pre-defined area. The method includes a step of selecting, by a selection module, a mover from the identified movers based on the identified driving mechanism. The method includes a step of picking, by the selected mover, the mobile device from the determined position of the mobile device and transporting the mobile device to the determined charging station for wirelessly charging the mobile device.
[0021] In another implementation, the method includes a step of comparing, by the control unit, the battery level with the threshold battery level.
[0022] The method as claimed in claims 1 and 2, comprising: determining, by the control unit, the position of the mobile device in the pre-defined area, if the battery level is equal to or less than the threshold battery level.
[0023] The method as claimed in claim 1, comprising: computing, by the determination module, the distance between the determined position of the mobile device and the scanned charging stations based a shortest path technique and further selecting the charging station based on the computed distance.
[0024] In another implementation, the method includes a step of monitoring the battery level of the mobile device includes a step of sending, by the sensor unit, instructions to the control unit if the battery level drops below a pre-defined threshold limit.
[0025] In another implementation, driving mechanism includes land moving charging and aerial charging mechanisms.
[0026] In another implementation, the method includes a step of computing the speed of each mover.
[0027] In another implementation, the method includes a step of picking, by the mover, the mobile device from the determined position and self-charging the mobile device wirelessly.
[0028] In another implementation, the method includes a step of identifying, by the obstacle identifier, obstacles by using a LiDAR object detection technique, sensor-based technique, and other object detection technique.
[0029] In another embodiment, a system for charging a mobile device having a battery unit includes a sensor unit, a control unit, a determination module, an obstacle identifier, a path identifier, a driving management module, a selection module, movers, and a charging station. The sensor unit is configured to monitor a battery level of the mobile device and relay the battery level information to a control unit. The control unit, based on the received data, is configured to compare a battery level of the battery unit with a predetermined threshold battery level and activate an auto-wireless charging mode where the battery level of the battery unit is below the threshold battery level. The control unit is further configured to determine a position of the mobile device in a pre-defined area, and scan one or more pre-installed charging stations in the area. The determination module is configured to determine shortest distance between the mobile device and the one or more charging stations, and is further configured to select at least one charging station having the shortest distance. The obstacle identifier is configured to identify obstacles between the mobile device and the selected charging station. The path identifier is configured to identify one or more paths between the mobile device and the selected charging station based on the identified obstacles. The path identifier is further configured to select a shortest path from the identified paths having optimal obstacles by using a shortest path technique. The driving management module is configured to decide, based on the selected path, a preferred mode of transportation and identify a driving mechanism and a plurality of movers in a pre-defined area. The selection module configured to select a mover from the identified movers based on the identified driving mechanism. In an embodiment, the selected mover is configured to pick the mobile device from the determined position of the mobile device and transport the mobile device to the determined charging station to wirelessly charge the mobile device.
[0030] In another implementation, the control unit is configured to compare the battery level with the threshold battery level.
[0031] In another implementation, the control unit is configured to determine the position of the mobile device in the pre-defined area, if the battery level is equal to or less than the threshold battery level.
[0032] In another implementation, the determination module is configured to compute the distance between the determined position of the mobile device and the scanned charging stations based a shortest path technique and further select the charging station based on the computed distance.
[0033] In another implementation, the sensor unit is configured to monitor the battery level of the mobile device and send instructions to the control unit if the battery level drops below a pre-defined threshold limit.
[0034] In another implementation, the mover includes a land mover or an aerial mover.
[0035] In another implementation, the system includes a computation module configured to compute the distance between the mobile device and the charging station and the speed of each mover.
[0036] In another implementation, the driving mechanism includes land moving charging or aerial charging mechanism.
[0037] In another implementation, the mover is configured to pick the mobile device from the determined position and self-charge the mobile device wirelessly.
[0038] In another implementation, the obstacle identifier is configured to identify obstacles by using a LiDAR object detection technique, sensor-based technique, and other object detection technique.
[0039] Some of the objects of the present technical subject matter, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies, are as follows.
[0040] An object of the present technical subject matter is to ameliorate one or more problems of the prior art or to at least provide a useful alternative.
[0041] An object of the present technical subject matter is to provide a solution to frequent charging of mobile devices.
[0042] Another object of the present technical subject matter is to provide a simple and economical process for auto charging of mobile devices wirelessly with the help of charging stations installed in a closed area.
[0043] Still another object of the present technical subject matter is to provide system and method for identifying locations of various charging stations available in the premises and identifying the shortest distance between mobile devices and the closest charging stations.
[0044] Other objects and advantages of the present technical disclosure will be more apparent from the following description, which is not intended to limit the scope of the present technical subject matter.
[0045] Figure 1 illustrates a block diagram depicting a system (100) for charging a mobile device (101), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0046] The system for charging of a mobile device (101) (hereinafter referred to as “system”) (100) includes a sensor unit (102), a control unit (104), a determination module (106), an obstacle identifier (108), a path identifier (110), a driving management module (112), a selection module (114), a mover (118), and a charging station (120).
[0047] In an embodiment, the mobile device or smart phone (101) includes a battery unit (not shown in a figure). Due to constant use of the mobile device (101), the battery unit associated with the mobile device (101) discharges rapidly and that leads to charging the mobile device (101) multiple times a day. To overcome this, the system (100) is configured to provide auto-wireless charging of the mobile device (101), where the system (100) picks-up the mobile device (101) from a location and transmits the mobile device (101) to the nearby charging station (110) for automatically charging of the battery unit of the mobile device (101).
[0048] The sensor unit (102) is configured to monitor the battery level of the mobile device (101) and relay the battery level information to the control unit (104). In an embodiment, the sensor unit (102) is configured to monitor the battery level of the mobile device (101) and send instructions to the control unit (104) if the battery level drops below a pre-defined threshold limit. In an embodiment, the sensor unit (102) includes, but is not limited to, one or more battery sensing and monitoring sensors, such as a current sensor, a voltage sensor, and a temperature sensor.
[0049] The control unit (104) is configured to cooperate with the sensor unit (102) to receive the data related to the battery level of the battery unit of the mobile device (101). The control unit (104) is further configured to activate an auto-wireless charging mode based on the received data. To activate the wireless charging mode, the control unit (104) is configured to determine a position of the mobile device (101) in a pre-defined area and scan one or more pre-installed charging stations (120) in the area. In an embodiment, the control unit (104) is configured to compare the battery level with the threshold battery level and further activate the auto-wireless charging mode based on the compared battery level data.
[0050] The determination module (106) is configured to cooperate with the control unit (104). The determination module (106) is further configured to determine the position of the mobile device (101) in the pre-defined area if the battery level is equal to or less than the threshold battery level. In another embodiment, the control unit (104) is configured to compute the distance between the determined position of the mobile device (101) and the identified charging stations (120). Further, the determination module (106) is configured to determine a shortest distance between the mobile device (101) and the identified charging station (120) based on the computed distance between the mobile device (101) and the one or more charging stations (110). In an embodiment, the determination module (106) is configured to compute the distance between the determined position of the mobile device (101) and the identified charging stations (120) based a shortest path technique and further identify the charging station (120) based on the computed distance.
[0051] The obstacle identifier (108) is configured to cooperate with the determination module (106). The obstacle identifier (108) is configured to identify obstacles between the mobile device (101) and the identified charging station (129). In an embodiment, the obstacles are identified by an object detection technique, including but are not limited to, LiDAR object detection technique and other sensors-based techniques.
[0052] The path identifier (110) is configured to cooperate with the determination module (106) and the obstacle identifier (108). The path identifier (110) is further configured to identify one or more paths to travel the mobile device (101) to the charging station (120) by using a shortest path technique and based on the identified obstacles. In an embodiment, the path identifier (110) is configured to select a shortest path from the identified paths which is having optimal obstacles.
[0053] The driving management module (112) is configured to cooperate with the path identifier (110). The driving management module (112) is further configured to decide, based on the selected path, a preferred mode of transportation and identify a driving mechanism and a plurality of movers in a pre-defined area. In an embodiment, the preferred mode of transportation includes land transportation or air/aerial transportation. In an exemplary embodiment, the driving management module (112) is configured to actuate the driving mechanism, and further generate a command to transport the mobile device (101) to the identified charging station (120) based on the actuated driving mechanism. In an embodiment, the driving mechanism includes land moving charging or aerial charging mechanism.
[0054] The selection module (114) is configured to cooperate with the driving management module (112). The selection module (114) is further configured to select a mover (118) from the identified movers (118a, 118b) based on the identified driving mechanism. In an embodiment, the selection module (114) is configured to select a land mover (118a) for the land moving charging mechanism. In another embodiment, the selection module (114) is configured to select an aerial mover (118b) for the aerial moving charging mechanism.
[0055] In an embodiment, the mover (118) is configured to transport the mobile device (101) from the determined position to the identified charging station (120) based on the actuated driving mechanism. In an embodiment, the mover (118) includes a land mover (118a) or an aerial mover (118b). The land mover (118a) includes a picker having wheels and umbrellas, an unmanned ground vehicle, a robot with a moving structure, a floor mover with a wheel set, a bulldozer, a dump trucks, an excavator, a skid steer loader, and any picker having wheels or umbrella. The aerial mover (118b) includes air drones or other unmanned aerial vehicles.
[0056] In another embodiment, the system (100) includes a computation module (116) which is configured to compute the speed of each mover (118). The computed speed of the mover (118) helps in deciding the preferred mode of the transportation by the driving management module (112).
[0057] In an embodiment, after charging the mobile device (101), the sensor unit (102) again checks whether the battery level of the battery unit of the mobile device (101) is full or not. If the battery level is full, the charging station (120) sends a signal or command to the mover (118) to take the mobile device (101). The mover (118) then transports the charged mobile device (101) to the same location, where the mover (118) picked up the mobile device (101) for charging.
[0058] Figure 2 illustrates a block diagram depicting a cover of the mobile device having the system of Figure 1, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0059] In Figure 2, the mobile device (101) and the charging station (120) are shown. In an embodiment, the system (100) is implemented on a mobile device (101). The mobile device (101) includes a cover (202), the sensor unit (104) and the control unit (106). In an embodiment, the cover (202) can be referred as a mobile cover or a back cover. The cover (202) further includes a moving mechanism such as moving wheels or umbrella (not shown in the figures). In one embodiment, the driving mechanism includes land moving charging or aerial charging mechanism. In an embodiment, the driving mechanism can be of a pre-defined dimension. In one embodiment, the cover (202) of the mobile device (101) includes the wheels, which are fitted on all four corners of the cover (202) of the mobile device (101). In another embodiment, the mobile device (101) can include umbrellas which are fitted on all four corners of the cover (202) fitted on the mobile device (101). The umbrella can also be in reverse direction and can be fitted in any other manner such as on both diagonals or side-by-side or parallel to each other or horizontal to each other.
[0060] In an exemplary embodiment, a land moving charging mechanism is defined, which includes a moving mechanism having one or more wheels. In an embodiment, the moving mechanism such as the wheel or umbrella gets activated based on receiving the signal from the control unit (104). The moving mechanism receives the signal when a battery percentage is less than or equal to a threshold battery percentage. Upon activation, the moving mechanism comes out from the cover (202) of the mobile device (101). The driving management module (112) commands the mobile device (101) to move towards the charging station (120) as determined by the control unit (104). Thus, the moving mechanism moves/approaches the mobile device (101) towards the charging station (120). Thereafter, the charging station (120) automatically starts charging the mobile device (101) once the mobile device (101) reaches the charging station (120). In one embodiment, the present invention enables charging the mobile device (101) without disturbing the work of a user, as the system (100) will automatically picks up the mobile device (101) and approach the mobile device (101) to the charging station (120) to charge the mobile (101) without human intervention.
[0061] The sensor unit (102) is configured to continuously monitor the battery percentage of the battery unit of the mobile device (101). If the battery percentage is equal to or less than a threshold battery percentage, then the control unit (104) is configured to trigger a process of automatically charging the mobile device (101).
[0062] In one embodiment, the control unit (104) is configured to receive the data associated with the battery level percentage from the sensor unit (102). The control unit (104) further compares the battery level percentage with the threshold battery percentage. If the battery level percentage is equal to or less than the threshold battery percentage, the control unit (104) determines the location of the mobile device (100). Further, the control unit (104) scans all the available charging stations (120) installed in the premises. Based on the information of all the available charging stations (120) as well as the location of the mobile device (102), the control unit (104) determines the closest available charging station (120).
[0063] In another embodiment, the control unit (104) further receives one or more signals from a plurality of charging stations (120) available in the predefined area or premises. Each charging station (120) from the plurality of charging stations (120) emits one or more signals. The one or more signals comprises charging station location. The control unit (104) determines the charging station (120) based on the location of the mobile device (101) and the location of the charging station (120).
[0064] In one exemplary embodiment, the control unit (104) determines a distance associated with each charging station (120) by using the location of the mobile device (101) and the charging stations (120). Based on the distance, the control unit (104) identifies the nearest charging station (120). In an embodiment, the charging station (120) will be determined based on the shortest distance from the location of the mobile device (101).
[0065] Upon determination of the charging station (120), the control unit (104) sends the instruction to the driving management module (106) to actuate the driving mechanism. Upon receiving the instruction, the driving management module (112) actuates the driving mechanism, such as land moving charging or aerial charging mechanism. Once the driving mechanism is actuated, the mobile device (101) approaches the nearest charging station (120) by using the mover (118). When the mobile device (101) reaches the charging station (120), the charging station (120) will automatically charge the mobile device (101) wirelessly.
[0066] In another embodiment, once the mobile device (101) reaches the determined charging station (110), the control unit (104) validates the charging station (120) which has the wireless charging property. Upon validation, the mobile device (101) approaches the charging station (120) and after the single tap, the wireless charging capabilities of the charging station (120) is activated, and the mobile device (101) starts charging the battery unit of the mobile device (101).
[0067] Figure 3 illustrates a schematic diagram (300) depicting selection of driving mechanism to charge mobile devices, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0068] In an exemplary embodiment, a user A is associated with a mobile device (101) having a battery unit. The system (100) monitors the percentage level of the battery unit and compares the monitored level with a pre-defined percentage level of the battery unit. If the monitored level is low, the system (100) is configured to scan the charging stations (120) pre-installed in the premises. Based on the information of all the charging stations (120) as well as the location of the mobile device (101), the system (100) determines a closest available charging station (110) by using a shortest distance technique. Upon determination of the charging station (120), the system (100) activates at least one driving mechanism. Upon activation of the driving mechanism, a mover (118) picks up the mobile device (101) and approaches the charging station (120) for charging. After charging, when the percentage level of the mobile device (101) reaches the pre-defined percentage level, the charging station (120) sends the signal to the mover (118) to take the mobile device (101). The mover (118) again picks up the mobile device (101) and places the mobile device (101) to a location where the mover (118) picked up for charging.
[0069] In another embodiment, the system (100) is configured to determine the position of the mobile device (101) and the charging station (120). In an exemplary embodiment, the system (100) determines that the mobile device (101) is placed in a space (Space 1) and the closed charging station (120) is located in another space (Space 2). In an embodiment, Space 1 and Space 2 may be a closed space, a pre-determined fixed area, a closed room, an open space, different floors in a building/premises.
[0070] The system (100) is further configured to identify one or more paths (Path 1, Path 2, Path 3) and obstacles (302-a, 302-b, 302-c) to travel the mobile device (101) to the charging station (120). In an embodiment, the obstacles (302-a, 302-b, 302-c) are identified by an object detection technique, including, but are not limited to, LiDAR object detection technique and other sensors-based techniques. The system (100) selects the shortest path having the optimal obstacles.
[0071] The system (100) further identifies the driving mechanism and available movers (118) for picking the mobile device (102) to the charging station (120). In another embodiment, the system (100) is configured to compute the time required to travel the mobile device (102) to the charging station (104) by using the identified land mover (118a) and the aerial mover (118b) for the selected paths. In an embodiment, the system (100) is further configured to compute the time for the selected paths taken by the land mover (118a). In another embodiment, the system (100) is configured to compute the time for the selected paths taken by the aerial mover (118b). In another embodiment, the system (100) is configured to compute the time for one or more selected paths (Path 1, Path 2, Path 3) taken by the land mover (118a). In another embodiment, the system (100) is configured to compute the time for one or more selected paths (Path 1, Path 2, Path 3) taken by the aerial mover (118b). The system (100) then checks the computed time of each mover for each path. The system (100) will select the mover (118) which travels in less time on the specific path. For example, the mobile device (101) is located at the Space 1, where the Space 1 is located at a ground floor of a building, while the closed charging station (120) is located in another space (Space 2), where the Space 2 is located at a first floor of the building. For this, the driving management module (112) of the system (100) decides a preferred mode of transportation and selects the mover (118) accordingly. In this, the preferred mode of transportation is aerial transportation as it can take less time to travel from Space 1 to the Space 2. In another example, the mobile device (101) is located at the Space 1, where the Space 1 is located very near to the Space 2, while the closed charging station (120) is located in another space (Space 2), For this, the driving management module (112) of the system (100) decides a preferred mode of transportation and selects the mover (118) accordingly. In this, the preferred mode of transportation can be land transportation as it will be more appropriate to travel from the Space 1 to the Space 2.
[0072] Thereafter, the system (100) is configured to actuate the identified driving mechanism and sends the signal to the selected mover (118) to pick up the mobile device (102) and approaches for further charging. Upon receiving signal, the selected mover (118) then picks up the mobile device (101) and approaches the charging station (120) for charging. After charging, when the percentage level of the mobile device (101) reaches the pre-defined percentage level, the charging station (120) sends the signal to the selected mover (120) to take the mobile device (101). The selected mover (118) again picks up the mobile device (101) and places the mobile device (101) to a location where the mover (118) picked up for charging.
[0073] Figure 4 provides a flow diagram depicting the functionality of the system of Figure 1, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0074] The flow diagram starts at a step (402). At a step (404), the sensor unit (102) is configured to sense the battery level of the battery unit of the mobile device (101). In an embodiment, the sensor unit (102) is configured to monitor a battery level of the mobile device (101) and relay the battery level information to the control unit (104) to enable a wireless charging mode. At a step (406), the control unit (104) determines whether the battery level of the mobile device (101) is less than the threshold battery level. If the battery level is not less than the threshold battery level, the process will repeat from the step (402). If the battery level is less than the threshold battery level, the control unit (104) alerts the users with alert settings and start a timer for manual stop or delay/snooze (if any), as shown at a step (408). At a step (410), the control unit (104) checks if manual press starts a process of charging is initiated. If the process is not initiated, the process stops at a step (424). If the process is initiated, the system (100) identifies obstacles and paths, as shown at a step (416). At a step (418), the system (100) then identifies the driving mechanism. At a step (420), the systems selects a land/aerial mover (118). In an embodiment, the mover (118) is a picker. At the step (420), the land or aerial mover (118) picks up the mobile device (101). At a step (422), the mover (128) lifts the mobile device (101) and navigates to the nearest charging station (120). The process stops at the step (424). At the step (412), the control unit (104) checks whether the timer snoozes complete or not. If the snooze is completed, then the process stops at the stop (424). If the snooze is not completed, the process goes to the step (416) to (424).
[0075] Figure 5 illustrates a flow chart (500) depicting a method for charging a mobile device (101), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0076] The flow chart (500) starts at a step (502), monitoring, by a sensor unit, a battery level of the mobile device. At a step (504), relaying, by the sensor unit, the battery level information to a control unit. In an embodiment, a sensor unit (102) is configured to monitor a battery level of the mobile device (101) and relay the battery level information to a control unit (104). At a step (506), comparing, by the control unit, a battery level of the battery unit with a predetermined threshold battery level. In an embodiment, the control unit (104) is configured to compare a battery level of the battery unit with a predetermined threshold battery level. At a step (508), activating, by the control unit, an auto-wireless charging mode based on the compared battery level where the battery level of the battery unit is below the threshold battery level. In an embodiment, the control unit (104) is configured to activate an auto-wireless charging mode based on the compared battery level where the battery level of the battery unit is below the threshold battery level. At a step (510), determining, by the control unit, a position of the mobile device in a pre-defined area. In an embodiment, the control unit (104) is configured to determine a position of the mobile device (101) in a pre-defined area. At a step (512), scanning, by the control unit, one or more pre-installed charging stations in the area. In an embodiment, the control unit (104) is configured to scan one or more pre-installed charging stations (120) in the area. At a step (514), determining, by a determination module, shortest distance between the mobile device and the one or more charging stations. In an embodiment, a determination module (106) is configured to determine shortest distance between the mobile device (101) and the one or more charging stations (120). At a step (516), selecting, by the determination module, at least one charging station having the shortest distance. In an embodiment, the determination module (106) is configured to select at least one charging station (120) having the shortest distance. At a step (518), identifying, by an obstacle identifier, obstacles between the mobile device and the selected charging station. In an embodiment, an obstacle identifier (108) is configured to identify obstacles between the mobile device (101) and the selected charging station (120). At a step (520), identifying, by a path identifier, one or more paths between the mobile device and the selected charging station based on the identified obstacles. In an embodiment, a path identifier (110) is configured to identify one or more paths between the mobile device (101) and the selected charging station (120) based on the identified obstacles. At a step (522), selecting, by the path identifier, a shortest path from the identified paths having optimal obstacles by using a shortest path technique. In an embodiment, the path identifier (110) is configured to select a shortest path from the identified paths having optimal obstacles by using a shortest path technique. At a step (524), deciding, based on the selected path, by a driving management module, a preferred mode of transportation. In an embodiment, a driving management module (112) is configured to decide, based on the selected path, a preferred mode of transportation. At a step (526), identifying, by the driving management module, a driving mechanism and a plurality of movers in a pre-defined area. In an embodiment, the driving management module (112) is configured to identify a driving mechanism and a plurality of movers (118) in a pre-defined area. At a step (528), selecting, by a selection module, a mover from the identified movers based on the identified driving mechanism. In an embodiment, a selection module (114) is configured to select a mover (118) from the identified movers based on the identified driving mechanism. At a step (530), picking, by the selected mover, the mobile device from the determined position of the mobile device and transporting the mobile device to the determined charging station for wirelessly charging the mobile device. In an embodiment, the selected mover (118) is configured to pick the mobile device (101) from the determined position of the mobile device (101) and transporting the mobile device (101) to the determined charging station (120) for wirelessly charging the mobile device (101).
[0077] Although the description provides implementations of a system for charging a mobile device and method thereof, 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 the system for wireless charging of a mobile device.
,CLAIMS: We claim:
1. A method for charging a mobile device (101), the method comprising:
monitoring, by a sensor unit (102), a battery level of the mobile device (101);
relaying, by the sensor unit (102), the battery level information to a control unit (104);
comparing, by the control unit (104), a battery level of the battery unit with a predetermined threshold battery level;
activating, by the control unit (104), an auto-wireless charging mode based on the compared battery level where the battery level of the battery unit is below the threshold battery level;
determining, by the control unit (104), a position of the mobile device (101) in a pre-defined area;
scanning, by the control unit (104), one or more pre-installed charging stations (120) in the area;
determining, by a determination module (106), shortest distance between the mobile device (101) and the one or more charging stations (120);
selecting, by the determination module (106), at least one charging station (120) having the shortest distance;
identifying, by an obstacle identifier (108), obstacles between the mobile device (101) and the selected charging station (120);
identifying, by a path identifier (110), one or more paths between the mobile device (101) and the selected charging station (120) based on the identified obstacles;
selecting, by the path identifier (110), a shortest path from the identified paths having optimal obstacles by using a shortest path technique;
deciding, based on the selected path, by a driving management module (112), a preferred mode of transportation;
identifying, by the driving management module (112), a driving mechanism and a plurality of movers (118) in a pre-defined area;
selecting, by a selection module (114), a mover (118) from the identified movers (118) based on the identified driving mechanism; and
picking, by the selected mover (118), the mobile device (101) from the determined position of the mobile device (101) and transporting the mobile device (101) to the determined charging station (120) for wirelessly charging the mobile device (101).
2. The method as claimed in claim 1, comprising: comparing, by the control unit (104), the battery level with the threshold battery level.
3. The method as claimed in claims 1 and 2, comprising: determining, by the control unit (104), the position of the mobile device (101) in the pre-defined area, if the battery level is equal to or less than the threshold battery level.
4. The method as claimed in claim 1, comprising: computing, by the determination module (106), the distance between the determined position of the mobile device (101) and the scanned charging stations (120) based a shortest path technique and further selecting the charging station (120) based on a computed distance.
5. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein monitoring the battery level of the mobile device (101) includes a step of sending, by the sensor unit (102), instructions to the control unit (104) if the battery level drops below a pre-defined threshold limit.
6. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the driving mechanism include land moving charging and aerial charging mechanisms.
7. The method as claimed in claim 1, comprising: computing, by a computation module (116), the speed of each mover (118).
8. The method as claimed in claim 1, comprising: picking, by the mover (118), the mobile device (101) from the determined position and self-charging the mobile device (101) wirelessly.
9. The method as claimed in claim 1, comprising: identifying, by the obstacle identifier (108), obstacles by using a LiDAR object detection technique, sensor-based technique, and other object detection technique.
10. A system (100) for charging a mobile device (101) having a battery unit, the system (100) comprising:
a sensor unit (102) configured to monitor a battery level of the mobile device (101) and relay the battery level information to a control unit (104), wherein the control unit (104), based on the received data from the sensor unit (102), configured to compare a battery level of the battery unit with a predetermined threshold battery level and activate an auto-wireless charging mode where the battery level of the battery unit is below the threshold battery level, the control unit (104) further configured to:
determine a position of the mobile device (101) in a pre-defined area, and
scan one or more pre-installed charging stations (120) in the area;
a determination module (106) configured to cooperate with the control unit (104), the determination module (106) configured to determine shortest distance between the mobile device (101) and the one or more charging stations (120), the determination module (106) configured to select at least one charging station (120) having the shortest distance;
an obstacle identifier (108) configured to cooperate with the determination module (106), the obstacle identifier (108) configured to identify obstacles between the mobile device (101) and the selected charging station (120);
a path identifier (110) configured to cooperate with the determination module (106) and the obstacle identifier (108), the path identifier (110) configured to identify one or more paths between the mobile device (101) and the selected charging station (120) based on the identified obstacles, the path identifier (110) configured to select a shortest path from the identified paths having optimal obstacles by using a shortest path technique;
a driving management module (112) configured to decide, based on the selected path, a preferred mode of transportation and identify a driving mechanism and a plurality of movers (118) in a pre-defined area; and
a selection module (114) configured to cooperate with the driving management module (112), the selection module (114) configured to select a mover (118) from the identified movers (118) based on the identified driving mechanism,
wherein the selected mover (118) configured to pick the mobile device (101) from the determined position of the mobile device (101) and transport the mobile device (101) to the determined charging station (120) to wirelessly charge the mobile device (101).
11. The system (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the control unit (104) is configured to compare the battery level with the threshold battery level.
12. The system (100) as claimed in claims 10 and 11, wherein the control unit (104) is configured to determine the position of the mobile device (101) in the pre-defined area, if the battery level is equal to or less than the threshold battery level.
13. The system (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the determination module (106) is configured to compute the distance between the determined position of the mobile device (101) and the scanned charging stations (120) based a shortest path technique and further select the charging station (120) based on the computed distance.
14. The system (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the sensor unit (102) is configured to monitor the battery level of the mobile device (101) and send instructions to the control unit (104) if the battery level drops below a pre-defined threshold limit.
15. The system (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the mover (118) includes a land mover (118a) or an aerial mover (118b).
16. The system (100) as claimed in claim 10, comprising: a computation module (116) configured to compute the speed of each mover (118).
17. The system (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the driving mechanism include land moving charging and aerial charging mechanisms.
18. The system (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the mover (118) is configured to pick the mobile device (101) from the determined position and self-charge the mobile device (101) wirelessly.
19. The system (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the obstacle identifier (108) is configured to identify obstacles by using a LiDAR object detection technique, sensor-based technique, and other object detection technique.