Jabil has filed a patent for a delivery system that provides device power to multiple workstations on an island in an indoor work environment. The system includes power units, control box units, and ambient and kinetic energy collectors on desk chairs, office desks, and computer screens. The collectors gather power from the environment and supply it to the power units for distribution to the control box units. GlobalData’s report on Jabil gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Delivery system for device power in indoor work environment
A recently filed patent (Publication Number: US20230305610A1) describes a delivery system for device power in an indoor work environment. The system includes a power unit specifically associated with an island in the work environment, which supplies power to multiple workstations. Each workstation is equipped with a control box unit that receives power from the power unit and has multiple power outputs to distribute power to devices at the workstation.
The patent also mentions the use of ambient and kinetic energy collectors on desk chairs, office desks, and computer screens. These collectors initially gather and store power from the indoor work environment and later transfer the accumulated power to the power unit for distribution to the control box units.
The system supports both direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) devices. Direct current devices, such as laptops, can receive power directly from the control box unit. The control box units are equipped with controllers that assess the power needs of the devices and adjust the power outputs accordingly. The controllers can output either DC or AC power based on the requirements of each connected device.
Additionally, the control box units have network connectivity modules that enable connections to external mobile devices. These connections allow for the transmission and receipt of data related to power consumption and feedback. The network connectivity modules also facilitate connectivity to other secondary control box units, which can deliver excess power from a secondary power unit to the control box unit for distribution to the devices.
Similarly, the power unit itself can have a network connectivity module that provides connectivity to other secondary power units. These secondary power units can deliver excess power to the control box unit for distribution to the devices.
The communicative association between the power unit and the control box units is wireless, eliminating the need for physical connections.
Overall, this patent describes a delivery system for device power in an indoor work environment that utilizes ambient and kinetic energy collectors, control box units with power outputs, and wireless communication between the power unit and control box units. The system supports both DC and AC devices and allows for data transmission and connectivity to external devices.
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