ES2530997B1 - System and procedure for recharging electrical appliances - Google Patents

Abstract

System and procedure for recharging electrical appliances. # The system comprises a power supply (1) and a device (2) with means of output (4) of a code identifying a multimedia content, means of input (3) of a Response code and at least one main DC output (usually a USB (6) female port). # The procedure has the steps of: # - Generation of an identification code to access multimedia content arranged on a server and presentation of the same by means of output; # - Request of multimedia content from a device; # - Generation in the server of a response code and provision of multimedia content with the response code inserted to the portable device; # - Entering the code of response on the device; # - Activation of a main DC output if the response code is appropriate.

Description

System and procedure for recharging electrical appliances.

Technical sector

The present invention relates to a system and a method for recharging electrical appliances, which allows this recharge to be associated with other services and check if the user is authorized to charge.

State of the art known.

It is known in the state of the art devices for recharging electrical devices such as mobiles, computers, tablets, GPS, ... and other gadgets sold with them. For recharging, they must be plugged into an outlet for use, other devices such as computers, or even vehicles.

When the user can not have this type of sockets, for example by being in the street, he is unable to recharge his electrical device, which can leave him in an awkward situation. In addition, the load requirements of the devices, in

Specially called smartphones are high, so the risk of running out of battery is relatively high. GB23446BO is known a device for charging batteries

phones or similar in a coin distributor. This system locates

at one point several charges, so the user is limited in terms of the actions that can be performed while waiting for the load, in addition to accompanied by other users.

The applicant does not know of any solution similar to the invention or that

Contribute your advantages.

Brief explanation of the invention.

The invention consists of a method and a recharging system

of electrical appliances, as defined in the claims.

It is of special, but not unique, application for charging stations using solar collection modules, such as the one disclosed in ES1110982U, and similar ones, although it may be applied to non-renewable charging stations.

Thus, the charging system for electrical appliances comprises a power supply and a device with means for outputting a code identifying multimedia content, means for entering a response code and at least one main direct current output (usually a port USB female or mini or micro USB male ports).

The input media will preferably be chosen from a keyboard, a QR code reader, IDB! or barcode, or a receiver of Near Field Communication (NFC) or "contactless" technology, while the output media will preferably be chosen from a screen, a Printer or a receiver of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology or "contactless", being able to be remote.

The system, in different embodiments, will have at least one internal battery, a secondary output of electrical energy (preferably with an on / off frequency regulator, an activity log, or an available charge indicator.

For its part, the procedure for recharging electrical appliances will apply the previous system, with the steps of: Generation, in a recharging equipment, of an Identification code

to access multimedia content arranged on a server and

presentation of it by means of output (which may be a remote printer); -Application of multimedia content from a portable device through the identification code

-Generation in the server of an answer code, Insertion in

multimedia content and provision of multimedia content to

portable device;

-Introduction of the response code in the recharge equipment by

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means of entry;

-Activation of a main direct current output in the

team if the response code is appropriate.

The response code may include the identification of the equipment,

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the time and date to ensure a single use, especially when

you want the response code to have limited validity in the

weather.

Description of the drawings.

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For a better understanding of the invention, the following are included

following figures:

Figure 1: It is a schematic of an embodiment in which the

equipment is arranged on a terrace table, with a solar collector in a

umbrella.

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Figure 2: It is a scheme of an embodiment, with the

different elements.

Embodiments of the invention.

Next, we briefly describe a mode of

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embodiment of the invention, as an illustrative and non-limiting example of

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The electrical appliance recharging system consists of a source

(l) electric power, which will preferably be a solar collector

arranged in an umbrella, awning, panel .... etc. from a terrace of a bar,

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bus stop, ... and in general any structure that this

designed to cover people from the sun providing shade.

It can also be a traditional plug in one establishment or another

Source of electricity, but less preferred.

A device (2) with 105 devices will be connected to the source (1)

electronic This equipment (2) will have input means (3) that

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they can be a keyboard, a code reader (QR, IDB !, code

bars, ...) or a receiver of Near Field Communication technology

(NFC) or "contactless". These means of entry (3) will be completed with

output means (4) of a content identification code

multimedia, which will preferably be a screen that shows a

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QR code, IDB !, means to print it, a printer or a transmitter

NFC or · contactless ".

The output means (4) may comprise a screen, either of

small size to show brief written information (state of

system or a BIDO or QR code, for example) or larger for

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Show videos or advertising information. An example screen of

larger would be an 8 inch (about 20 cm measured in

diagonal)

The team (2) will also have:

Internal batteries (5) that allow to store the surplus of

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energy that is not consumed at the moment. So that the

system can also be used overnight or in

cloudy or rainy days if you have previously been able to recharge

said batteries (5) thanks to the action of 105 solar modules.

When the source (1) is an outlet, they will not be

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necessary.

At least one main direct current output, which

It will usually be a USB (6) female port that allows

connect 10 5 different electronic devices and proceed to your

load. The USB port can be completed with an indicator of 51

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(6) is in operation or not. It can be replaced by several

micro or mini USB male sockets, it corresponds to 105

most common standards. If necessary, you will understand a

transformer, rectifier (10) or any other device or combination of devices to adapt the voltage and type of

stream.

The equipment (2) may have a secondary output (7), at 12 V or other compatible voltage, to power an LED lighting, speaker, radio, ... or any element that is installed in the structure. In the case of installing an LED illumination, a frequency on / off regulator of the LED illumination (not shown) can be installed associated with the secondary output (7), with a frequency such that the human eye is unable to distinguish that blink incessantly but that in turn allows to extend considerably the autonomy of the battery. An example of

frequency would be 60 KHz.

For the correct monitoring of the operation of the system, a record (8) of the charge introduced into the internal batteries (5) from the source (1) may be included, supplied to the user by each USB port (6), as well as the form of activation by the same (which will be analyzed later), the energy supplied to the optional output (7), ... This data can be stored both in an internal memory available to the equipment (2) (and then manually extracted ) and also be sent automatically wirelessly or by wiring either by Bluetooth, radio frequency, WIFI or other communication technology to a tablet or screen that allows quick viewing by the owner of the system of how much energy (or grams of CO, that are being avoided emitting into the atmosphere thanks to the fact that electric energy comes from renewable sources) is being produced and consumed both in real time, such as daily, weekly, Monthly and annual. An "app" type application can be made that allows the data that is being emitted from the system to be received and processed in order to be displayed in a friendly, graphic and concise way the information mentioned above. The information, especially that related to CO 'reduction. may be shown to the public as an advertising strategy.

Preferably the media will be used

5 wireless or wired so that nearby systems (a few meters in the case of parasols on a terrace, hundreds of meters in the case of bus stops) can communicate with each other and indicate to the user the system with more load capacity nearby (for having free USB ports (6) or charging on internal batteries (5)). This is

10 may, for example, perform a coordinate indication through the output means (4), which the smartphone will recognize as they usually have GPS. In the case of tables on a terrace, they can simply indicate the table number. The equipment (2) will be arranged in the umbrella mast or in another

15 structural element of awnings, canopies, bus stops and in general any structure that is designed to cover people from the sun providing shade at a suitable height (with the fasteners required in each case) that preferably allows maneuverability at a height at which

20 users are comfortable. The entire system will be controlled by a control unit (9) provided in the equipment (2).

In operation, the user accesses a recharge system, for example

25 arranged on the table of a bar terrace (although it may be elsewhere) and proceeds to activate it. The most frequent way will be to take advantage of the output means (4) of the system, in collaboration with a Smartphone-type device (12) to identify a web page through an identification code, download an advertising application, etc.

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At the end of the download or after several seconds of viewing a video (for example 10-20 seconds) a response code is displayed that must be typed or entered by the input means (3) for the load to be activated through a USB port (6). This USB port (6) will be assigned by the system or chosen by the user when there is more than one.

When the establishment has WIFI open or free for customers, a Smartphone (12) will not be necessary but it will be worth any device that can connect to the WIFI.

To prevent the response code from being valid more than once, preferably the system will have a control unit (9) with a key book and a procedure to select one of them based on the time and date (for example with a hash operation). The identification code generated by the output means (4) will indicate to the content server (11) the identification of the specific system and it will prepare the appropriate response code according to the corresponding key book. This response code displayed by the multimedia content will indicate a key with a certain validity, for example 10-15 minutes, for a single use, and for a single system. The system can measure the load supplied or the duration of it to not allow too much load to a user.

Instead of arranging the output means (4) to initially access the multimedia content at the user's location, remotes may be available, so that the multimedia content address will be delivered (such as BIDI or QR code, for example) Printed in a receipt of a drink at the bar, entrance to the establishment, etc.

If the multimedia content corresponds to a game, or any item that is downloaded and installed on the portable device, it will be possible to avoid downloading the multimedia content on successive occasions and replace it with an identification code in the output media (4) that is Enter in the app or game. If necessary, this app or game will require actions by the user (pass a level in the game,

watch a video, answer an online survey, have accumulated

previously X points, ...) The preferred solution comprises a source (1) formed by a solar module which, by its design, allows to be coupled and rest

5 at the top of an umbrella or other support element, be it awnings, canopies, bus stops and in general any structure that is designed to cover people from the sun providing shade. This solar module will capture the solar radiation transforming it into electrical energy.

10 A charge indicator can be installed on each device (2) that shows if it is taking power from the solar collection module (if installed) or if it can supply a minimum (predefined) amount of charge using its internal batteries (5) and Therefore it is available. A development would be to show this information in a way that allows

15 user Quickly identify if you can charge and how many devices (if you have more than one main output). For this, the input means (3) may comprise an interface that allows it to identify what type or types of devices it wants to load.

Claims (1)

 Claims

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1-Electric device charging system characterized in that it comprises a power supply (1) and equipment (2) with output means (4) of an identification code of a multimedia content, input means (3) of a code response and at least one main direct current output.

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2-System according to claim 1, whose source (1) is a solar energy collection module.

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3-System, according to any of the preceding claims, whose input means (3) are chosen from a keyboard, a QR code reader, IDB! or barcode, or a receiver of Near Field Communication (NFC) or "contactless" technology.

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4-System, according to any of the preceding claims, whose output means (4) are chosen between a screen, a printer or a receiver of Near Field Communication (NFC) or "contactless" technology.

5-System, according to any of the preceding claims, whose output means (4) are remote.

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6-System, according to any of the preceding claims, which has at least one internal battery (5).

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7-System, according to any of the preceding claims, which has a secondary output (7) of electrical energy.

8-System, according to the preceding claim, whose secondary output (7) has an associated on / off frequency regulator. 9-System, according to any of the preceding claims, whose at least one main output is a female USB port (6) or a male mini or micro USB port. 10-System, according to any of the preceding claims, comprising a record (8) of the activity. 11-System, according to any of the preceding claims, comprising an available Load Indicator. 12-Procedure for recharging electrical appliances, with the system of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that it comprises the steps of: Generation, in a recharge equipment (2), of an identification code to access multimedia content arranged on a server (11) and presentation of it by means of output means (4); Request for multimedia content from a portable device through the identification code

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Generation on the server (11) of a response code, insertion into multimedia content and provision of multimedia content to the portable device; Entering the response code in the charging device (2) by means of input (3); Activation of a main DC output on the device (2) if the response code is appropriate.

13-Procedure, according to the preceding claim, wherein the response code comprises the identification of the equipment (2), the time and the date. 14-Procedure according to claim 13, wherein the response code has a validity limited in time. 15. Method according to any of claims 12 to 14, whose output means (4) comprise a remote printer.