17977426. METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SURFACE HEAT GENERATION ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM THEREFOR simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SURFACE HEAT GENERATION ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM THEREFOR
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Kwonchon Kwak of Suwon-si (KR)
METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SURFACE HEAT GENERATION ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM THEREFOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17977426 titled 'METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SURFACE HEAT GENERATION ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM THEREFOR
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic device with temperature sensors and a processor that can adjust the charging power of the battery based on the predicted surface temperature. Here are the key points:
- The electronic device has a housing, a battery, a charging circuit, temperature sensors, a processor, and a memory.
- The memory stores instructions that enable the device to measure temperature values using the temperature sensors.
- If the battery temperature is within a threshold value, the device calculates a predicted surface temperature based on the measured temperature values and the position of each sensor.
- The device identifies a control step from a set of control steps based on the operational state of a device associated with it and the predicted surface temperature.
- The charging power for the battery is adjusted through the charging circuit based on the identified control step.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Smartphones and tablets: The device can optimize the charging power based on the temperature to prevent overheating and improve battery life.
- Laptops and computers: Similar to smartphones, the device can adjust the charging power to maintain optimal temperature levels during charging.
- Electric vehicles: The technology can be used to regulate the charging power of the vehicle's battery based on temperature, ensuring efficient and safe charging.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Overheating: By adjusting the charging power based on temperature, the device can prevent overheating, which can lead to damage or reduced battery life.
- Battery degradation: Optimizing the charging power can help reduce stress on the battery, potentially extending its lifespan.
- Safety concerns: By monitoring and adjusting the charging power, the device can mitigate safety risks associated with excessive heat during charging.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved battery life: By optimizing the charging power, the device can help extend the battery's lifespan.
- Enhanced safety: The technology helps prevent overheating during charging, reducing the risk of accidents or damage.
- Efficient charging: By adjusting the charging power based on temperature, the device can ensure efficient and effective charging of the battery.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device having a housing, a battery, a charging circuit, a plurality of temperature sensors in the housing, a processor operatively connected with the battery, the charging circuit, and the plurality of temperature sensors, and a memory. The memory storing instructions configured to, when executed, enable the electronic device to measure temperature values using one or more of the plurality of temperature sensors, in response to a temperature value associated with the battery being within a threshold value, calculate a predicted surface temperature based on at least one of the measured temperature values and a position of each temperature sensor, identify a control step among a plurality of control steps based on an operational state of at least one device associated with the electronic device and the predicted surface temperature, and adjust charging power for the battery through the charging circuit in response to the identified control step.
