DESC:REFERENCE
[001] The provisional patent application number 202221043375 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 technical invention relates generally to systems and methods for wirelessly charging of a mobile device using an aerial device having a wireless charging capacity or facilities.
BACKGROUND
[003] Nowadays, almost everyone uses a mobile device or a smart phone constantly. 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. Also, a user needs to go to the charging station every time for charging the mobile device, which is not feasible and also time consuming.
[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 the mobile devices being thicker and bulkier. Often a larger battery requires a larger space, as the size of such battery is bigger, which also adds up to weight and cost of the mobile devices significantly. Another focus for the manufacturers was to reduce the size of the battery for achieving a slimmer structure and less thickness, which in turn leads to the battery being of a lesser capacity.
[005] It is sometimes not possible to charge the mobile device because of the constant use of the mobile device throughout the day. Also, a user associated with a mobile device has to focus constantly on the charging status of a battery unit by keeping an eye on the remaining usable battery level so that the mobile device can be plugged in to a charging station for charging the mobile device. The need to charge the mobile device for optimal functioning of the device and for use in any pre-scheduled meeting cannot be achieved as there is no battery capacity in the mobile device. The user may also forget to charge the mobile device and may also not notice the remaining battery level percentage for functioning of the mobile device. The need to go to a charging station personally for charging the mobile device and also waiting for the same till it is fully charged is not optimal for the user and these limitations disturb the work schedule of the user. Such incidents also reduce the efficiency of the user.
[006] Therefore, there is a need of a system and method which solves the above-mentioned problems and can provide an efficient system and method for wireless charging of the mobile device.
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 wireless charging of 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, 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 wireless charging of a mobile device and method thereof. This summary is not intended to identify essential features of the claimed subject matter nor it is intended for use in determining or limiting the scope of the present subject matter.
[007] In one embodiment, a method for wireless 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 a battery unit with a pre-determined threshold battery level. The method includes a step of activating, by the control unit, an auto-wireless charging mode, based on the compared data. The method includes a step of scanning, by the control unit, one or more aerial movers in a pre-defined area. The method includes a step of determining, by a determination module, the location of the mobile device and at least one charging station in the pre-defined area. The method includes a step of selecting, by a selection module, an aerial mover from the scanned aerial movers having a shortest distance from the determined location of the mobile device. The method includes a step of identifying, by an obstacle identifier, obstacles between the mobile device and the charging station. The method includes a step of identifying, by a path identifier, one or more paths between the mobile device and the 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 activating, by a driving management module, the moving mechanism of the mobile device and driving the mobile device to a reaching point of the aerial mover. The method includes a step of picking, by the aerial mover, the mobile device from the reaching point and transporting the mobile device to the determined charging station for wirelessly charging the mobile device.
[008] In another embodiment, a system for wireless charging of a mobile device includes a cover, a battery unit, a sensor unit, a determination module, a selection module, an obstacle identifier, a path identifier, and a driving management module. In an embodiment, the cover has a moving mechanism. The sensor unit is configured to monitor the battery level of the mobile device and relay the battery level information to a control unit. The control unit, based on the received data from the sensor unit, is configured to compare the battery level of the battery unit with a pre-determined threshold battery level, and scan one or more aerial movers in a pre-defined area. Further, the control unit is configured to activate an auto-wireless charging mode based on the compared data. The determination module is configured to determine the location of the mobile device and at least one charging station in the pre-defined area. The selection module is configured to select an aerial mover from the scanned aerial movers having shortest distance from the determined location of the mobile device. The obstacle identifier is configured to identify obstacles between the mobile device and the charging station. The path identifier is configured to identify one or more paths between the mobile device and the charging station based on the identified obstacles, and further select a shortest path from the identified paths having optimal obstacles by using a shortest path technique. The driving management module is configured to activate the moving mechanism of the mobile device and drive the mobile device to a reaching point of the aerial mover. In an embodiment, the aerial mover is configured to pick the mobile device from the reaching point 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 are 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 wireless charging of a mobile device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0012] Figure 2 illustrates a schematic diagram depicting selection of a path based on identified obstacles for wireless charging of a mobile device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0013] Figure 3 illustrates a block diagram depicting auto wireless charging of a mobile device using an aerial mover, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0014] Figure 4 illustrates a block diagram depicting auto wireless charging of a mobile device by using a moving mechanism, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0015] Figure 5 illustrates a flow diagram depicting a method for wireless charging of a mobile device through an aerial mover having wireless charging capabilities, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0016] Figure 6 illustrates a flow chart depicting a method for wireless charging of a mobile device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0017] 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.
[0018] 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
[0019] 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 wireless charging of 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 wireless charging of a mobile device and method thereof is now described.
[0020] 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 wireless charging of a mobile device and method thereof, one of ordinary skill in the art will readily recognize a system for wireless charging of 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.
[0021] In an exemplary embodiment, a mobile device which needs to be charged and an aerial device are provided. The mobile device has different units and modules such as a sensor unit, a control unit, a determination module, a selection module, an obstacle identifier, a path identifier, a driving management module, and a computation module. In an embodiment, a battery unit of the mobile device to be charged is constantly monitored by the sensor unit. An aerial device such as air drone or aerial mover is located at a charging station/dock in a closed area. In an ideal time, when the aerial device is not in an active mode, the aerial device docked on the charging station and keeps the battery unit recharged.
[0022] In another exemplary embodiment, if the battery percentage of the mobile device is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold battery percentage, then the sensor unit sends an instruction to the control unit regarding a pre-configured level of the battery status of the battery unit. As per the battery status, the control unit scans the available aerial devices based on all the charging docks /stations installed in the premises. Based on the information of the available charging device as well as the location of the mobile device, the control unit determines the closest available aerial charging device and also the location of the mobile device. Upon determination of the availability of the aerial charging device and the charging station, the control unit sends an instruction to the driving management module and the nearest available aerial device.
[0023] In another exemplary embodiment, upon receiving the instruction, the driving management module activates a moving mechanism such as moving wheels or umbrellas to reach to the aerial device at a set point, if required for connecting with the mobile device and enabling the charging process. Alternatively, the aerial device locates the mobile device and reaches out to its location for most parts without a need of the mobile device to be travelled. The closest aerial device also responds to the request sent by the control unit and sends back a signal indicating an acceptance of the request. The aerial device reaches the mobile device at a nearby point and locks itself with the mobile device for wireless charging without navigating to the charging station. The aerial device with the help of the control unit having a camera vision and obstacles avoiding features reaches the location of the mobile device and charges the mobile device wirelessly. Upon validation, the mobile device locks itself with the charging device by using an alignment process, and after a single tap, the wireless charging capabilities of the aerial device is activated, and the mobile device starts charging the battery unit.
[0024] In another exemplary embodiment, a system and method for wireless charging of a mobile device by transporting the mobile device to a nearby charging dock/station is provided. It is important to note that the transportation of the mobile device can be an air transportation through the aerial device such as air drone. The transportation of the mobile device can be activated when the transportation carrier indicates that it does not have any charging capabilities because of the discharge status of the battery unit installed in such transportation carriers. The mobile device and the aerial device include a control unit, a sensor unit, a driving management module, and other units/modules, which enable the mobile device to take an appropriate decision with respect to wireless charging of the mobile device. The battery unit of the mobile device is constantly monitored by the sensor unit. If the battery percentage is equal to or less than a threshold battery percentage value, then the sensor unit sends an instruction to the control unit regarding a pre-configured level of the battery status. As per the battery status, the control unit sends one or more signals to nearby aerial devices like air drones or aerial movers available in a premises as well as charging docks /stations installed in the same premises. Based on the information of all the available charging docks /stations as well as the location of the mobile device, the control unit determines the closest available air drone/aerial mover for transportation and the location of the charging dock /station. Upon determination of the charging dock/station, the control unit sends the instructions /signals to the one or more air drones or aerial movers. Upon receiving the instructions /signals, the closest air drones or aerial movers respond to the request and send back a signal to the control unit by indicating the acceptance of the request. The identified air drone or aerial mover reaches the location of the mobile device and picks up the mobile device to be charged and navigates to the nearest charging dock/station as identified and communicated by the control unit of the mobile device. Once the air drone or aerial mover along with the mobile device reaches the identified charging station, the control unit of the mobile device validates the charging station which has a wireless charging property. Upon validation, the air drone lands and places the mobile device safely on the charging station, the wireless charging capabilities of the charging station is thereby activated, and the mobile device starts charging the battery unit.
[0025] In another exemplary embodiment, as soon as battery charging process completed, the identified air drone or aerial mover may receive another signal request from the mobile device being charged on the identified charging dock/ station. Upon validating the signal request, the aerial mover picks up the mobile device from the charging station and takes it to the original location from where the mobile device was located prior to the charging process.
[0026] Some of the objects of the present technical subject matter, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies, are as follows.
[0027] An object of the present technical disclosure is to ameliorate one or more problems of the background and prior art or to at least provide a useful alternative.
[0028] An object of the present technical disclosure is to provide a solution to frequent charging of mobile devices or smart phones.
[0029] Another object of the present technical disclosure is to provide a simple and economical process for auto charging of mobile devices or smart phones wirelessly with the help of an aerial device having at least one full single charging capacity with inclusion of charging the mobile device on a nearby charging station located in the premises.
[0030] Still another object of the present technical disclosure is to provide system and method for identifying locations of various charging stations available on a premises and identifying the shortest distance between mobile devices and the closest charging station available.
[0031] An object of the present technical disclosure is to provide a solution for charging the mobile device at the same location wirelessly using a wireless charging device without the need to transport the mobile device to a charging station.
[0032] 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 disclosure.
[0033] In one embodiment, a method for wireless 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 a battery unit with a pre-determined threshold battery level. The method includes a step of activating, by the control unit, an auto-wireless charging mode, based on the compared data where the battery level of the battery unit is below the threshold battery level. The method includes a step of scanning, by the control unit, one or more aerial movers in a pre-defined area. The method includes a step of determining, by a determination module, the location of the mobile device and at least one charging station in the pre-defined area. The method includes a step of selecting, by a selection module, an aerial mover from the scanned aerial movers having shortest distance from the determined location of the mobile device. The method includes a step of identifying, by an obstacle identifier, obstacles between the mobile device and the charging station. The method includes a step of identifying, by a path identifier, one or more paths between the mobile device and the 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 activating, by a driving management module, a moving mechanism of the mobile device and driving the mobile device to a reaching point of the aerial mover. The method includes a step of picking, by the aerial mover, the mobile device from the reaching point and transporting the mobile device to the determined charging station for wirelessly charging the mobile device.
[0034] In another implementation, the method includes a step of picking, by the aerial mover, the mobile device from the reaching point and performing self-charging of the mobile device wirelessly.
[0035] In another implementation, the method includes a step of determining, by the determination module, the location of the mobile device in the pre-defined area, if the battery level is equal to or less than the threshold battery level.
[0036] In another implementation, the method includes the steps of monitoring, by the sensor unit, the battery level of the mobile device; and sending instructions to the control unit if the battery level drops below a pre-defined threshold limit.
[0037] In another implementation, the method includes a step of receiving, by the control unit, one or more signals from a plurality of aerial movers located at one or more charging stations in the pre-defined area.
[0038] In another implementation, the method includes the steps of emitting, by each aerial mover, one or more signals; and transmitting the signals to the control unit for validation.
[0039] In another implementation, the method includes a step of picking, by the aerial mover, the mobile device from the charging station after charging the mobile device and placing the mobile device to the original location where the mobile device was located for charging.
[0040] In another implementation, the step of identifying the obstacles is performed using a LiDAR object detection technique, sensor-based technique, and other object detection technique.
[0041] In another implementation, the method includes the steps of computing, by a computation module, time taken by the aerial mover for each identified path between the mobile device and the charging station; and comparing, by the computation module, the computed time for each path.
[0042] In another implementation, the method includes a step of identifying, by the path identifier, the path having less computed time taken by the aerial mover.
[0043] In another embodiment, a system for wireless charging of a mobile device includes a cover, a battery unit, a sensor unit, a determination module, a selection module, an obstacle identifier, a path identifier, and a driving management module. In an embodiment, the cover has a moving mechanism. The sensor unit is configured to monitor the battery level of the mobile device and relay the battery level information to a control unit. The control unit, based on the received data from the sensor unit, compares the battery level of the battery unit with a pre-determined threshold battery level and activate an auto-wireless charging mode where the battery level of the battery unit is below the threshold battery level. Further, the control unit is configured to scan one or more aerial movers in a pre-defined area. The determination module is configured to determine the location of the mobile device and at least one charging station in the pre-defined area. The selection module is configured to select an aerial mover from the scanned aerial movers having shortest distance from the determined location of the mobile device. The obstacle identifier is configured to identify obstacles between the mobile device and the charging station. The path identifier is configured to identify one or more paths between the mobile device and the charging station based on the identified obstacles, and further select a shortest path from the identified paths having optimal obstacles by using a shortest path technique. The driving management module is configured to activate a moving mechanism of the mobile device and drive the mobile device to a reaching point of the aerial mover. In an embodiment, the aerial mover is configured to pick the mobile device from the reaching point and transport the mobile device to the determined charging station to wirelessly charge the mobile device.
[0044] In another implementation, the aerial mover is configured to pick the mobile device from the reaching point and self-charge the mobile device wirelessly.
[0045] In another implementation, the determination module is configured to determine the location of the mobile device in the pre-defined area, if the battery level is equal to or less than the threshold battery level.
[0046] 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.
[0047] In another implementation, the moving mechanism includes umbrellas and wheels.
[0048] In another implementation, the control unit is configured to receive one or more signals from a plurality of aerial movers located at one or more charging stations in the pre-defined area.
[0049] In another implementation, each aerial mover is configured to emit one or more signals and transmit the signals to the control unit for validation.
[0050] In another implementation, the aerial mover is configured to pick up the mobile device from the charging station after charging the mobile device and place the mobile device to the original location where the mobile device was located for charging.
[0051] 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 techniques.
[0052] In another implementation, the system includes a computation module which is configured to compute time taken by the aerial mover for each identified path between the mobile device and the charging station, compare the computed time for each path.
[0053] In another implementation, the path identifier is configured to identify the path having less computed time taken by the aerial mover.
[0054] Figure 1 illustrates a block diagram depicting a system (100) for wireless charging of a mobile device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0055] A system for wireless charging of a mobile device (hereinafter referred to as “system”) (100) includes a cover having moving mechanism (not shown in a figure), a battery unit (not shown in a figure), a sensor unit (102), a control unit (104), a determination module (106), a selection module (108), an obstacle identifier (110), a path identifier (112), a driving management module (114), and an aerial mover (118).
[0056] In an embodiment, the units and modules of the system (100) can be deployed on the mobile device (101), the aerial mover (118), the charging station (120), or any combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the system (100) is deployed inside the body of the mobile device (101).
[0057] In an embodiment, the mobile device (101) has a moving mechanism which includes umbrellas and wheels. In one embodiment, 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, 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 mobile device (101).
[0058] 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) 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.
[0059] The control unit (104) is configured to cooperate with the sensor unit (102) to receive the battery level information of the battery unit associated with the mobile device (101). The control unit (104) is configured to compare the battery level of the battery unit with a pre-determined threshold battery level and further activate an auto-wireless charging mode based on the battery level information. The control unit (104) is further configured to scan one or more aerial movers (118) in a pre-defined area. In another embodiment, the control unit (104) is configured to receive one or more signals from a plurality of aerial movers (118) located at one or more charging stations (120) in the pre-defined area.
[0060] The determination module (106) is configured to cooperate with the control unit (104) to receive the scanned data. The determination module (106) is further configured to determine location of the mobile device (101) and at least one charging station (120) in the pre-defined area based on the scanned data. In an embodiment, the determination module (106) is configured to determine the location of the mobile device (101) in the pre-defined area if the battery level is equal to or less than the threshold battery level.
[0061] The selection module (108) is configured to cooperate with the control unit (104) to receive the scanned data related to available aerial movers (118) and the determination module (106) to receive the determined location of the mobile device (10) and the charging station (120). The selection module (108) is further configured to select an aerial mover (118) from the scanned aerial movers (118) having shortest distance from the determined location of the mobile device (101).
[0062] The obstacle identifier (110) is configured to cooperate with the determination module (106) to receive the determined location of the mobile device (101) and the charging station (120). The obstacle identifier (110) is further configured to identify obstacles between the mobile device (101) and the charging station (120). In an embodiment, the obstacle identifier (110) is configured to identify obstacles by using a light detection and ranging (LiDAR) object detection technique, a sensor-based technique, and other similar object detection technique.
[0063] The path identifier (112) is configured to cooperate with the determination module (106) to receive the determined location of the mobile device (101) and the charging station (110), and the obstacle identifier (110) to receive identified obstacles. The path identifier (112) is further configured to identify one or more paths between the mobile device (101) and the charging station (120) based on the identified obstacles. In an embodiment, the path identifier (112) is configured to select a shortest path from the identified paths having optimal obstacles by using a shortest path technique.
[0064] The driving management module (114) is configured to cooperate with the path identifier (112) to receive the shortest path. The driving management module (114) is further configured to activate the moving mechanism of the mobile device (101) and drive the mobile device (101) to a reaching point of the aerial mover (118).
[0065] In an embodiment, the aerial mover (118) is configured to pick the mobile device (101) from the reaching point and transport the mobile device (101) to the determined charging station (120) to wirelessly charge the mobile device (101). In another embodiment, the aerial mover (118) is configured to pick the mobile device (101) from the reaching point and self-charge the mobile device (101) wirelessly. In one embodiment, each aerial mover (118) is configured to emit one or more signals and transmit the signals to the control unit (104) for validation. In another embodiment, the aerial mover (118) is configured to pick up the mobile device (101) from the charging station (120) after charging the mobile device (101) and place the mobile device (101) to the original location where the mobile device (101) was located for charging.
[0066] In an embodiment, the system (100) includes a computation module (116), which is configured to compute time taken by the aerial mover (118) for each identified path between the mobile device (101) and the charging station (120), and further compare the computed time for each path. In one embodiment, the path identifier (112) is configured to identify the path having less computed time taken by the aerial mover (118) based on the compared time.
[0067] Figure 2 illustrates a schematic diagram (200) depicting selection of path based on identified obstacles for wireless charging of a mobile device (101), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0068] In an exemplary embodiment, a user A is associated with a mobile device (101) having the 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 the closest available charging station (120) by using a shortest distance technique. Upon determination of the charging station (120), the system (100) activates at least one moving mechanism. Upon activation of the moving mechanism, an aerial mover (118) (as shown in Figure 1) picks up the mobile device (101) and approaches the charging station (120) for charging the mobile device (101). 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 aerial mover (118) to pick up the mobile device (104). The aerial mover (118) again picks up the mobile device (104) and places the mobile device (104) to a location where the aerial mover (118) picked up for the charging purpose.
[0069] In an 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 can be a closed space, a pre-determined fixed area, a closed room, and an open space.
[0070] The system (100) is further configured to identify one or more paths (Path 1, Path 2, Path 3) and obstacles (202-a, 202-b, 202-c) to travel the mobile device (101) to the charging station (120). In an embodiment, the obstacles are identified by an object detection technique, including, but are not limited to, the 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 moving mechanism and available aerial movers (118) for picking the mobile device (101) to the charging station (120). In an embodiment, the moving mechanism includes an aerial charging mechanism. In one embodiment, the moving mechanism may be of a pre-defined dimension. In another embodiment, the aerial mover (118) includes an air drone or other unmanned aerial vehicle.
[0072] In an embodiment, the system (100) computes the time required to travel the mobile device (101) to the charging station (120) by using the identified aerial mover (118) for the selected paths. In an embodiment, the system (100) computes the time for the selected paths taken by the aerial mover (110). In another embodiment, the system (100) computes the time for the selected paths taken by the aerial mover (118). In another embodiment, the system (100) computes the time for one or more selected paths taken by the aerial mover (118). The system (100) then checks the computed time of the aerial mover (118) for each path. The system (100) then selects a specific path which has less travel time. Thereafter, the system (100) actuates the identified moving mechanism and sends the signal to the selected aerial mover (118) to pick up the mobile device (102) and approaches for further charging. Upon receiving signal, the selected aerial mover (118) then picks up the mobile device (101) and approaches the charging station (120) for charging the mobile device (101). 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 aerial mover (118) to take the mobile device (120). The selected aerial mover (118) again picks up the mobile device (101) and places the mobile device (101) to a location where the aerial mover (118) picked up for charging the mobile device (101).
[0073] Figure 3 illustrates a block diagram (300) depicting auto wireless charging of a mobile device (101) using an aerial mover (118), in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0074] In an exemplary embodiment, the mobile device (101) includes a cover (302), the sensor unit (102) and the control unit (104). In an embodiment, the cover (102) is referred to as a mobile cover (302). The cover (302) includes a moving mechanism such as moving wheel or umbrella (not shown in the figure). The moving mechanism is of a pre-defined dimension. In one embodiment, the mobile device (101) includes the wheels which are fitted on all four corners of the mobile device (101). In another embodiment, the mobile device (101) includes the umbrella, which is fitted on all four corners of 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. The sensor unit (104) is configured to continuously monitor battery percentage 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). In one embodiment, the control unit (104) receives data associated with the battery percentage from the sensor unit (102). The control unit (104) compares the battery percentage with the threshold battery percentage. If the battery percentage is equal to or less than the threshold battery percentage, the control unit (104) of the mobile device (101) determines the location of the mobile device (101). Additionally, the control unit (104) scans all the available aerial movers (118) in a premises. Based on the information of all the available aerial movers (118) as well as the location of the mobile device (101), the control unit (104) determines the closest available aerial mover (118) for charging the mobile device (101).
[0075] In another embodiment, the control unit (104) of the mobile device (101) receives one or more signals from a plurality of aerial movers (118) located at the charging station (120) available in a predefined area. Each aerial mover (118) from the plurality of aerial movers (118) located at the charging station (120) emits one or more signals. The one or more signals comprises a mover base location associated with each aerial movers (118) in a premises. The control unit (104) identifies the nearest available aerial movers (118) based on the location of the mobile device (101) and the aerial mover (118) based on the location of the charging station (120).
[0076] Figure 4 illustrates a block diagram (400) depicting auto wireless charging of a mobile device (101) by using a moving mechanism, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0077] In an embodiment, the moving mechanism such as a wheel (402) or umbrella gets activated based on receiving the signal from the control unit (104). The aerial mover (118) also gets moving to the location of the mobile device (101) for charging the mobile device (101). The moving mechanism receives the signal by the control unit (104) when the battery percentage is less than or equal to a threshold battery percentage.
[0078] Figure 5 illustrates a flow diagram depicting a method for wireless charging of a mobile device through an aerial mover having wireless charging capabilities, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0079] The flow diagram starts at a step (502). At a step (504), the sensor unit (102) is configured to sense level battery check. 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 (506), the control unit (104) determines whether the battery level 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 (502). If the battery level is less than the threshold battery level, the control unit (104) alerts the users with alert settings and start timer for manual stop or delay/snooze (if any), as shown at a step (508). At a step (510), the control unit (104) checks if manual press start a process of charging is initiated. If the process is not initiated, the process stops at a step (522). If the process is initiated, the system (100) checks the aerial mover (118) to pick up the mobile device (101), as shown at a step (516). In an embodiment, the aerial mover (118) is a picker. At a step (518), the aerial mover (118) picks up the mobile device (101). At a step (520), the aerial mover (108) lifts the mobile device (101) and navigates to the nearest charging station (120). The process stops at the step (522). At the step (512), the control unit (104) checks whether the timer snoozes completely or not. If the snooze is completed, then the process stops at the stop (522). If the snooze is not completed, the process goes to the step (516) to (522).
[0080] Figure 6 illustrates a flow chart (600) depicting a method for wireless charging of a mobile device (101), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0081] The flow chart starts from a step (602), monitoring, by a sensor unit, a battery level of the mobile device. In an embodiment, a sensor unit (102) is configured to monitor the battery level of the mobile device (101). At a step (604), relaying, by the sensor unit, the battery level information to a control unit. In an embodiment, the sensor unit (102) is configured to relay the battery level information to a control unit (104). At a step (606), comparing, by the control unit, a battery level of a battery unit with a pre-determined threshold battery level. In an embodiment, the control unit (104) is configured to compare the battery level of the battery unit with a pre-determined threshold battery level. At a step (608), activating, by the control unit, an auto-wireless charging mode, based on the compared data 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 data where the battery level of the battery unit is below the threshold battery level. At a step (610), scanning, by the control unit, one or more aerial movers in a pre-defined area. In an embodiment, the control unit (104) is configured to scan one or more aerial movers (118) in a pre-defined area. At a step (612), determining, by a determination module, location of the mobile device and at least one charging station in the pre-defined area. In an embodiment, a determination module (106) is configured to determine the location of the mobile device and at least one charging station in the pre-defined area. At a step (614), selecting, by a selection module, an aerial mover from the scanned aerial movers having shortest distance from the determined location of the mobile device. In an embodiment, a selection module (108) is configured to select an aerial mover (118) from the scanned aerial movers having shortest distance from the determined location of the mobile device (101). At a step (616), identifying, by an obstacle identifier, obstacles between the mobile device and the charging station. In an embodiment, an obstacle identifier (110) is configured to identify obstacles between the mobile device (10) and the charging station (120). At a step (618), identifying, by a path identifier, one or more paths between the mobile device and the charging station based on the identified obstacles. In an embodiment, a path identifier (112) is configured to identify one or more paths between the mobile device (101) and the charging station (120) based on the identified obstacles. At a step (620), 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 (112) is configured to select a shortest path from the identified paths having optimal obstacles by using a shortest path technique. At a step (622), activating, by a driving management module, the moving mechanism of the mobile device and driving the mobile device to a reaching point of the aerial mover. In an embodiment, a driving management module (114) is configured to activate the moving mechanism of the mobile device (101) and drive the mobile device (101) to a reaching point of the aerial mover (118). At a step (624), picking, by the aerial mover, the mobile device from the reaching point and transporting the mobile device to the determined charging station for wirelessly charging the mobile device. In an embodiment, the aerial mover (118) is configured to pick the mobile device (101) from the reaching point and transport the mobile device (101) to the determined charging station (120) for wirelessly charging the mobile device (101).
[0082] 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 and method thereof.
,CLAIMS: We claim:
1. A method for wireless charging of 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 a battery unit with a pre-determined threshold battery level;
activating, by the control unit (104), an auto-wireless charging mode, based on the compared data where the battery level of the battery unit is below the threshold battery level;
scanning, by the control unit (104), one or more aerial movers (118) in a pre-defined area;
determining, by a determination module (106), location of the mobile device (101) and at least one charging station (120) in the pre-defined area;
selecting, by a selection module (108), an aerial mover (118) from the scanned aerial movers (118) having shortest distance from the determined location of the mobile device (101);
identifying, by an obstacle identifier (110), obstacles between the mobile device (101) and the charging station (120);
identifying, by a path identifier (112), one or more paths between the mobile device (101) and the charging station (120) based on the identified obstacles;
selecting, by the path identifier (112), a shortest path from the identified paths having optimal obstacles by using a shortest path technique;
activating, by a driving management module (114), a moving mechanism of the mobile device (101) and driving the mobile device (101) to a reaching point of the aerial mover (118); and
picking, by the aerial mover (118), the mobile device (101) from the reaching point 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: picking, by the aerial mover (118), the mobile device (101) from the reaching point and performing self-charging of the mobile device (101) wirelessly.

3. The method as claimed in claim 1, comprising: determining, by the determination module (106), the location 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:
monitoring, by the sensor unit (102), the battery level of the mobile device (101); and
sending instructions to the control unit (104) if the battery level drops below a pre-defined threshold limit.

5. The method as claimed in claim 1, comprising: receiving, by the control unit (104), one or more signals from a plurality of aerial movers (118) located at one or more charging stations (120) in the pre-defined area.

6. The method as claimed in claim 5, comprising:
emitting, by each aerial mover (118), one or more signals; and
transmitting the signals to the control unit (104) for validation.

7. The method as claimed in claim 1, comprising: picking, by the aerial mover (118), the mobile device (101) from the charging station (120) after charging the mobile device (101) and placing the mobile device (101) to the original location where the mobile device (101) was located for charging the mobile device (101).
8. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein identifying the obstacles using a LiDAR object detection technique, sensor-based technique, and other object detection technique.
9. The method as claimed in claim 1, comprising:
computing, by a computation module (116), time taken by the aerial mover (118) for each identified path between the mobile device (101) and the charging station (120); and
comparing, by the computation module (116), the computed time for each path.
10. The method as claimed in claims 1 and 9, comprising:
identifying, by the path identifier (112), the path having less computed time taken by the aerial mover (118).
11. A system (100) for wireless charging of a mobile device (101), the system (100) comprising:
a cover (302) having a moving mechanism;
a battery unit;
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 pre-determined 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 scan one or more aerial movers (118) in a pre-defined area;
a determination module (106) configured to cooperate with the control unit (104), the determination module (106) configured to determine location of the mobile device (101) and at least one charging station (120) in the pre-defined area;
a selection module (108) configured to cooperate with the control unit (104) and the determination module (106), the selection module (108) configured to select an aerial mover (118) from the scanned aerial movers (118) having shortest distance from the determined location of the mobile device (101);
an obstacle identifier (110) configured to cooperate with the determination module (106), the obstacle identifier (110) configured to identify obstacles between the mobile device (101) and the charging station (120);
a path identifier (112) configured to cooperate with the determination module (106) and the obstacle identifier (110), the path identifier (112) configured to identify one or more paths between the mobile device (101) and the charging station (120) based on the identified obstacles, the path identifier (112) configured to select a shortest path from the identified paths having optimal obstacles by using a shortest path technique; and
a driving management module (114) configured to cooperate with the path identifier (112), the driving management module (114) configured to activate the moving mechanism of the mobile device (101) and drive the mobile device (101) to a reaching point of the aerial mover (118), and
wherein the aerial mover (118) is configured to pick the mobile device (101) from the reaching point and transport the mobile device (101) to the determined charging station (120) to wirelessly charge the mobile device (101).
12. The system (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the aerial mover (118) is configured to pick the mobile device (101) from the reaching point and self-charge the mobile device (101) wirelessly.

13. The system (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the determination module (106) is configured to determine the location of the mobile device (101) in the pre-defined area if the battery level is equal to or less than the threshold battery level.

14. The system (100) as claimed in claim 11, 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 11, wherein the moving mechanism includes umbrellas and wheels.
16. The system (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the control unit (104) is configured to receive one or more signals from a plurality of aerial movers (118) located at one or more charging stations (120) in the pre-defined area.

17. The system (100) as claimed in claim 16, wherein each aerial mover (118) is configured to emit one or more signals and transmit the signals to the control unit (104) for validation.

18. The system (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the aerial mover (118) is configured to pick up the mobile device (101) from the charging station (120) after charging the mobile device (101) and place the mobile device (101) to the original location where the mobile device (101) was located for charging.

19. The system (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the obstacle identifier (110) is configured to identify obstacles by using a LiDAR object detection technique, sensor-based technique, and other object detection technique.

20. The system (100) as claimed in claim 11, comprising: a computation module (116) configured to compute time taken by the aerial mover (118) for each identified path between the mobile device (101) and the charging station (120), and compare the computed time for each path.

21. The system (100) as claimed in claims 11 and 20, wherein the path identifier (112) is configured to identify the path having less computed time taken by the aerial mover (118).

22. The system (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the system (100) is installed on the mobile device (101), inside the body of the mobile device (101), the charging station (120), the aerial mover (118), or any combinations thereof.