KR20130013914A - Self generation wireless communication device and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A self-generation wireless communication terminal and an operating method thereof are provided to prevent the impossibility of a communication service caused by discharging a battery of a communication terminal. CONSTITUTION: An input unit(100) generates an input signal by the input of a user. An electricity obtaining unit(200) obtains electricity from an external event. A memory unit(300) stores transmission information set by a connected external device. A communication unit(400) receives the input signal. The communication unit receives the electricity obtained by the electricity obtaining unit. The communication unit transmits data according to the transmission information. [Reference numerals] (100) Input unit; (200) Electricity obtaining unit; (210) Energy obtaining module; (220) Energy converting module; (230) Transformer circuit module; (240) Electricity storage module; (300) Memory unit; (400) Communication unit; (500) Display unit; (600) Interface; (AA) Self-generation wireless communication terminal

Description

Self-generated wireless communication terminal and its driving method {SELF GENERATION WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF}

The present invention relates to a self-powered wireless communication terminal and a self-powered driving method, and more particularly, to obtain electrical energy from solar energy, kinetic energy, elastic energy, etc. using energy harvesting, and to receive the obtained electrical energy. The present invention relates to a self-powered wireless communication terminal and a driving method thereof for transmitting a message.

In recent years, the use and dissemination of mobile communication terminals has become common, and mobile communication terminals are frequently used anytime, anywhere, regardless of gender or age. In general, a battery pack is installed in a mobile communication terminal as a means for supplying power. The battery pack is formed of a relatively thin plate-shaped body and is detachably coupled to the mobile communication terminal.

Since the mobile communication terminal has various functions in addition to functions such as phone calls and text transmission, the power supply capacity of the mobile communication terminal is increased. However, there is a limitation in the charging power capacity of the battery pack provided in the mobile terminal, which does not meet the requirements. In addition, the conventional battery pack can be charged only through a separate charger that is connected to a power source.

In order to solve this problem, the invention is proposed to operate the communication terminal with the power generated by additionally equipped with a generator that is turned by hand to the communication terminal in case the battery of the communication terminal is discharged and can not be used.

However, in this case, it is necessary to additionally install a power generation module, which has disadvantages such as an increase in terminal price and a decrease in design satisfaction due to an increase in terminal size.

On the other hand, with the recent development of energy harvesting (energy harvesting) technology, it is possible to obtain more efficient power than in the past through vibration, heat, kinetic energy, potential difference, electromagnetic waves, potential energy.

In addition, the development of low-power, high-efficiency electrical and electronic components, due to the development of electrical and electronic technology, is reducing the power consumption required for the data communication process.

With the development of such technology, electrical operation such as turning on a light emitting diode or operating a communication module by acquiring power through vibration energy or electromagnetic energy from the outside without installing a replaceable battery or directly connecting an external power line. Can be performed.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and provides a self-developed wireless communication terminal that can prevent the communication service from being discharged by discharging the battery of the communication terminal without adding an externally-generated charging device. Has its purpose.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a self-powered wireless communication terminal capable of transmitting and receiving emergency messages by a self-generated battery by minimizing power consumption of the mobile communication terminal when the battery pack which is the power source of the mobile communication terminal is discharged. There is this.

To this end, according to a first aspect of the present invention, a self-powered wireless communication terminal according to the present invention, the input unit for generating an input signal by the user's input; A power obtaining unit obtaining power from an external event; A memory unit configured to receive and store transmission information set from a connected external device; When the input signal is input, it is characterized in that it comprises a communication unit for receiving the power obtained from the power acquisition unit for transmitting data in accordance with the transmission information.

An interface connected with the external device for setting the transmission information; The display unit may further include a display unit for displaying the information received from the communication unit.

The power obtaining unit, an energy obtaining module for obtaining energy from an external event; An energy conversion module for converting the obtained energy into electrical energy; A transformer circuit unit for maintaining a constant voltage of the electrical energy to obtain a stable voltage; It characterized in that it comprises a power storage module for storing the electrical energy.

The event is characterized in that the external stimulus for energy harvesting.

The transmission information may include a unique number of the reception terminal and data for transmission.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a method of driving a self-generating wireless communication terminal according to the present invention includes: an energy obtaining step of obtaining energy from an external event; Converting the obtained energy into electrical energy; And a data transmission step of receiving the electrical energy and transmitting data that is already set according to a user input.

The method may further include a setting step of previously setting transmission information from the connected external input device, wherein the transmission information includes a unique number of the receiving terminal and data for transmission.

The driving method of the self-generating wireless communication terminal includes: a transformer step of obtaining a stable voltage by maintaining a constant voltage of the converted electrical energy; And storing the transformed electrical energy.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, a self-powered wireless communication terminal according to the present invention includes an operation mode switching unit for switching from the normal mode to the self-powered mode when the battery pack is discharged; An input unit which generates an input signal by a user input; A power obtaining unit obtaining power from an external event; A memory unit for storing transmission information set in the normal mode; And a communication unit configured to receive the obtained power and transmit preset data using the transmission information when the input signal is input.

The self-power generation mode is characterized in that the power supplied to a function other than the predetermined text communication is cut off in order to minimize the power consumption of the terminal.

The self-powered wireless communication terminal further comprises a display unit for displaying the information received from the communication unit.

The power obtaining unit, an energy obtaining module for obtaining energy from an external event; An energy conversion module for converting the obtained energy into electrical energy; A transformer circuit unit for maintaining a constant voltage of the electrical energy to obtain a stable voltage; It characterized in that it comprises a power storage module for storing the electrical energy.

The event is characterized in that the external stimulus for energy harvesting.

The transmission information may include a unique number of the reception terminal and data for transmission.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a method of driving a self-generating wireless communication terminal according to the present invention includes: an operation mode switching step of switching from a normal mode to a self-generating mode when the battery pack is discharged; An energy obtaining step of obtaining energy from an external event; Converting the obtained energy into electrical energy; And receiving the electrical energy according to a user input and transmitting the transmission data set in the normal mode.

The driving method of the self-generating wireless communication terminal includes: a transformation step of obtaining a stable voltage by maintaining a constant voltage of the converted electrical energy; And storing the transformed electrical energy.

According to the present invention, since the battery is not built in the terminal, there is an effect that the size of the device can be reduced, the manufacturing cost can be reduced, and free installation regardless of the power supply device is possible.

According to the present invention, by defining an operation process of the device by using an external device, the user interface portion can be minimized compared to the existing terminal, thereby reducing the size, minimizing the use power, and reducing the manufacturing cost.

According to the present invention, predetermined data can be transmitted to a specific target user by one or two button clicks, thereby increasing convenience compared to existing terminals.

In addition, according to the present invention, even if the battery pack of the mobile communication terminal is discharged, there is an effect that the emergency message transmission is possible.

1 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration of a self-generating wireless communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a self-generating wireless communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a flowchart illustrating a driving method of the self-generating wireless communication terminal of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration of a self-generating wireless communication terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a self-generating wireless communication terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of driving the self-generating wireless communication terminal of FIG. 4 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The configuration of the present invention and the operation and effect thereof will be clearly understood through the following detailed description. Prior to the detailed description of the present invention, the same components will be denoted by the same reference numerals even if they are displayed on different drawings, and the detailed description will be omitted when it is determined that the well-known configuration may obscure the gist of the present invention. do.

Prior to the description of the present invention, a wireless communication terminal refers to a terminal capable of wireless communication while being carried by an individual such as a feature phone, a smartphone, a tablet PC, a PDA, and the like.

Referring to Figure 1, the configuration of the self-powered wireless communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, the self-powered wireless communication terminal is the input unit 100, power acquisition unit 200, memory unit 300, communication unit ( 400, a display unit 500, and an interface 600.

More specifically, the input unit 100 serves to generate an input signal by a user's input. The input unit 100 may be configured as a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (constant voltage / capacitance), a jog switch, or the like, and may be configured as a push button as shown in FIG. 2.

The power acquisition unit 200 serves to acquire power from an external event, and includes an energy acquisition module 210, an energy conversion module 220, a transformer circuit module 230, and a power storage module 240.

Here, an event refers to a factor that generates energy used for energy harvesting, such as sunlight, vibration, piezoelectric, and human movement. In the case of FIG. 2, a solar panel is used for the power acquisition unit 200, and in this case, the event becomes sunlight. The solar panel is a component that generates electrical energy by being irradiated with sunlight, as well as generating electrical energy by sunlight, and can also generate electrical energy by indoor lighting.

The energy obtaining module 210 serves to obtain energy from an external event.

The energy conversion module 220 converts the obtained energy into electrical energy.

Transformer circuit module 230 serves to obtain a stable voltage by maintaining a constant voltage of the electrical energy. Therefore, the transformer circuit module 230 prevents overvoltage or reverse flow of voltage due to electrical energy changed by the obtained energy to prevent circuit damage.

The power storage module 240 stores the electrical energy and serves to supply the electrical energy stored in the communication unit 100.

The memory unit 300 stores transmission information set from an external device such as a PC. The transmission information includes a unique number of the receiving terminal and data for transmission. Transmission information can be set for each button (input unit 100). Therefore, with a single click of a button, a predetermined message can be transmitted to a specific receiving terminal according to the transmission information set in the button.

When the communication unit 400 receives the input signal, the communication unit 400 receives the obtained power and transmits predetermined data according to the transmission information. In this case, the communication unit 400 may be implemented to transmit data through a mobile communication network such as CDMA, WCDMA, a wireless Internet network such as WiBro / WiMax, a local area network such as infrared ray, Bluetooth, Zigbee, ultra wideband (UWB) or WiFi. have.

The display unit 500 serves to display the information received from the communication unit. In addition, the display unit 500 may display the power acquisition amount.

The interface 600 connects with the external device to set the transmission information. The interface 600 may be a USB port for connecting with an external device.

2 is an example of the self-powered wireless communication terminal of FIG. 1, an input unit 100 consisting of two input buttons, a display unit 500 for displaying simple information, and an interface 600 for connecting to a PC. And a power acquisition unit 200 such as a solar panel.

A self power generation communication method using the self power generation wireless communication terminal of FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 3.

The transmission information is set in advance from the connected external device prior to the self-generation communication, and the set transmission information is stored in the memory (S100). The transmission information includes a unique number of the reception terminal and data for transmission.

Obtaining energy from an external event (S110). For example, sunlight or room lighting is directed to a solar panel to obtain light energy.

The obtained energy is converted into electrical energy (S120).

The voltage of the irregularly generated electrical energy is transformed (S130). That is, the voltage of electrical energy is boosted or stepped down to obtain a constant voltage.

The transformed electrical energy is temporarily stored (S140).

If the amount of electrical energy that can transmit data is stored and displayed on the display unit (S150).

The electric energy is supplied to transmit data using the transmission information according to a user input (S160). In transmission, predetermined data is transmitted through a wireless communication network.

For example, a child may one-click a button of an input unit of a self-powered wireless device according to the present invention to transmit a preset call message to a mobile phone of a preset parent through a wireless communication network.

Referring to FIG. 4, referring to a configuration of a self-powered wireless communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, a self-powered wireless communication terminal includes an input unit 1100, a power obtainer 1200, a memory unit 1300, and a communication unit ( 1400, the display 1500, the operation mode switching unit 1600, a battery pack, and an additional function driver.

More specifically, the input unit 1100 is an apparatus for interfacing with a user and includes various function keys and a plurality of keys for call or text input, and generates an input signal corresponding to a key pressed by the user. Do it. In order to minimize power consumption, only a specific key can be set in an emergency. In addition, in the normal mode, it serves to set transmission information using the input unit 1100.

The normal mode refers to a mode in which power required for driving a communication terminal is received from a battery pack and operated. In the normal mode, various additional functions built in the communication terminal can be driven. Here, the additional function includes all functions other than text communication, and includes a camera and video recording function, a recording function, a music listening function, an electronic dictionary function, an application driving function, and the like in addition to a telephone call.

The power acquirer 1200 acquires power from an external event, and includes an energy acquisition module 1210, an energy conversion module 1220, a transformer circuit module 1230, and a power storage module 1240. The event is an external stimulus for energy harvesting, for example sunlight, vibration, piezoelectric, human movement.

For example, in FIG. 5, an elastic member is used for the power obtaining unit 1200. The elastic member is attached to the outside of the terminal to enable the reciprocating motion by the user's grip force, the elastic member is a component for generating a voltage by the user's grip force. By virtue of the grip force, the permanent magnet is reciprocated in the coil, and the principle of electromagnetic induction, in which current is induced by the permanent magnet, is adopted.

The energy obtaining module 1210 serves to obtain energy from an external event. In the case of FIG. 5, an elastic member is adopted in the energy acquisition module 1210.

The energy conversion module 1220 converts the obtained energy into electrical energy. In FIG. 5, permanent magnets and coils are used for the energy conversion module 1220.

The transformer circuit module 1230 maintains a constant voltage of the electrical energy to serve to obtain a stable voltage. Transformer circuit module 1230 prevents circuit damage that may occur due to overvoltage or backflow of voltage due to electrical energy varied by the energy obtained. It is configured to apply a stable voltage by boosting and lowering an irregularly generated voltage to a certain value.

The power storage module 1240 stores the electrical energy and serves to supply the electrical energy stored in the communication unit 1400.

The memory unit 1300 stores the transmission information set in the normal mode.

The transmission information includes a unique number of the receiving terminal and data for transmission. The transmission information is stored in advance in the memory unit 1300, and when a specific button is clicked, a predetermined message is transmitted to a specific receiving terminal according to the transmission information set in the button.

When the communication unit 1400 receives the input signal, the communication unit 1400 receives power stored in the power storage module 1240 and transmits predetermined data according to the transmission information.

The display unit 1500 displays the data transmitted through the communication unit 1400 for the user to check, and enables the user to easily check the charging state of the power storage module 1240.

The operation mode switching unit 1600 serves to switch from the normal mode to the self-generating mode when the battery pack is discharged.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of driving the self-generating wireless communication terminal of FIG. 3 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

In the normal mode, transmission information is set through the input unit 1100 and stored in the memory unit 1300 (S1000).

Energy is obtained from an external event for data transmission (S1100). For example, as shown in FIG. 5, elastic members are provided on the left and right sides of the communication terminal body to enable reciprocating motion by a user's grip force, thereby obtaining kinetic energy.

The obtained energy is converted into electrical energy (S1200). For example, the permanent magnets interlocked with the reciprocating motion may be disposed between coils, thereby converting them into electrical energy using electromagnetic induction.

The voltage of the converted electrical energy is kept constant and transformed to obtain a stable voltage (S1300).

The transformed electrical energy is stored (S1400).

The state in which the electric energy is stored is displayed on the display unit so that a user can easily check the state (S1500).

When the battery pack is discharged, the battery pack switches from the normal mode to the self-generating mode (S1600).

The self-power generation mode refers to a mode in which power required for driving a communication terminal operates by using self-generated power through the power acquisition unit 1200. In the self-power generation mode, power consumption of the communication terminal is minimized, and power supplied to drive the additional function is cut off.

In operation S1700, the stored electric energy is supplied according to the user input and the data is transmitted using the previously stored transmission information. That is, the transmission message is transmitted to the receiving terminal included in the transmission information.

In addition, if there is a message received through the communication unit 1400 of the self-powered terminal, it is displayed on the display window so that the user can check it.

The foregoing description is merely illustrative of the present invention, and various modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Accordingly, the embodiments disclosed in the specification of the present invention are not intended to limit the present invention. The scope of the present invention should be construed according to the following claims, and all the techniques within the scope of equivalents should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

The self-generating wireless communication terminal according to the present invention can reduce the size of the device and reduce the manufacturing cost, and can be widely used in various fields because it can be installed freely regardless of the power supply.

In addition, the self-powered wireless communication terminal according to the present invention can transmit and receive text even when the battery pack is discharged can be presented as a method of utilizing the text service.

100, 1100: input unit
200, 1200: power acquisition unit
300, 1300: memory
400, 1400: communication unit
500, 1500 display unit
600: interface unit
1600: operation mode switching unit

Claims (18)

An input unit which generates an input signal by a user input;
A power obtaining unit obtaining power from an external event;
A memory unit for storing transmission information set from a connected external device;
When the input signal is input, the communication unit for receiving the power obtained from the power acquisition unit to transmit data according to the transmission information
Self-generating wireless communication terminal comprising a. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: an interface connected to the external device for setting the transmission information;
A display unit for displaying the information received from the communication unit
Self-generating wireless communication terminal further comprising. The method of claim 1, wherein the power acquisition unit,
An energy acquisition module for obtaining energy from an external event;
An energy conversion module for converting the obtained energy into electrical energy;
A transformer circuit unit for maintaining a constant voltage of the electrical energy to obtain a stable voltage;
A power storage module for storing the electrical energy
Self-generating wireless communication terminal comprising a. 4. The self-powered wireless communication terminal of claim 3, wherein the event is an external stimulus for energy harvesting. The self-powered wireless communication terminal of claim 1, wherein the transmission information includes a unique number of the reception terminal and data for transmission. An energy obtaining step of obtaining energy from an external event;
Converting the obtained energy into electrical energy;
A data transmission step of receiving the electric energy and transmitting already set data according to a user input
Method of driving a self-generating wireless communication terminal comprising a. The method of claim 6, further comprising a setting step of presetting transmission information by a connected external input device before the energy obtaining step.
And the transmission information includes a unique number of the reception terminal and data for transmission. The method of claim 6, further comprising: a transformation step of maintaining a constant voltage of the converted electrical energy to obtain a stable voltage;
And storing the transformed electrical energy. An operation mode switching unit for switching from a normal mode to a self-generating mode when the battery pack is discharged;
An input unit which generates an input signal by a user input;
A power obtaining unit obtaining power from an external event;
A memory unit for storing transmission information set in the normal mode;
When the input signal is input, the communication unit for receiving the obtained power to transmit the preset data using the transmission information
Self-generating wireless communication terminal comprising a. The self-powered wireless communication terminal of claim 9, wherein the self-power generation mode is in a state in which power supplied to a function other than a predetermined text communication is cut off in order to minimize power consumption of the terminal. The method of claim 10,
A display unit for displaying the information received from the communication unit
Self-generating wireless communication terminal further comprising. The method of claim 10, wherein the power acquisition unit,
An energy acquisition module for obtaining energy from an external event;
An energy conversion module for converting the obtained energy into electrical energy;
A transformer circuit unit for maintaining a constant voltage of the electrical energy to obtain a stable voltage;
A power storage module for storing the electrical energy
Self-generating wireless communication terminal comprising a. 13. The self-powered wireless communication terminal of claim 12, wherein the event is an external stimulus for energy harvesting. The self-powered wireless communication terminal of claim 10, wherein the transmission information includes a unique number of the reception terminal and data for transmission. An energy obtaining step of obtaining energy from an external event;
Converting the obtained energy into electrical energy;
An operation mode switching step of switching from the normal mode to the self-generating mode when the battery pack is discharged;
A data transmission step of receiving the electrical energy according to a user input and transmitting the transmission data set in the normal mode
Method of driving a self-generating wireless communication terminal comprising a. The method of claim 15, wherein the transmission information includes a unique number of the reception terminal and data for transmission. The method of claim 15, further comprising: a transformer step of maintaining a constant voltage of the converted electrical energy to obtain a stable voltage;
Storing the transformed electrical energy
Method of driving a self-generating wireless communication terminal further comprising. The method of claim 15, wherein the self-power generation mode is a state in which power supplied to a function other than a predetermined text communication is cut off in order to minimize power consumption of the terminal.

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