The PTF-Determinator: A Run-Time Method Used to Save Energy in NFC-Systems

Menghin, Manuel; Druml, Norbert; Steger, Christian; Weiß, Reinhold; Bock, Holger; Haid, Josef

doi:10.1109/rfid.2012.12

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“…If this phase is modified to determine the PTF, the reader would be able to scale the magnetic field strength accordingly before the communication process begins (e.g., reading a digital business card). The challenge of this approach is getting the information needed for the determination during this phase (a detailed description is given in Section 4) [1]. One issue, which is not covered by this approach, is the changing physical relation factor during communication.…”

Section: Field Strength Scaling During Card Detection Phasementioning

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“…The first part describes the power control of the Reader-IC, which can be configured by a resistance (R rel ) serial to a constant voltage-source (U 1 ) as shown in Equation (1). Figure 4 Replacement circuit of the power transfer over RFID.…”

Section: Electrical Characteristicsmentioning

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“…Based on the PTF knowledge, the reader is able to properly scale the magnetic field strength. Additional methods to prevent a wastage of energy can be implemented based on the knowledge of the PTF, which will be discussed later on [1].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…• The investigation how to use field strength scaling during card detection phase in form of the novel PTF-Determinator method is described in detail in [1] (see Figure 2). • A case study using the PTF-Determinator in an application of reading digital business cards (including a feature to restrict the maximum transmission distance) is shown [1].…”

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“…• A case study using the PTF-Determinator in an application of reading digital business cards (including a feature to restrict the maximum transmission distance) is shown [1].…”

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Using field strength scaling to save energy in mobile HF-band RFID-systems

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Radio frequency identification (RFID) is a technology enabling a contactless exchange of data. This technology features the possibility to wirelessly transfer power to the transponder (opponent). HF-RFID is used in mobile devices like smart phones and shows potential for applications like payment, identification, etc. Unfortunately, the needed functionality increases the battery drain of the device. As a countermeasure, power-management techniques are implemented. However, these techniques commonly do not consider the whole system, which also consists of the communication to the transponder, to prevent wasting energy. One cross-system technique of reducing the wasted energy is magnetic field strength scaling, which regulates the power transfer to the transponder. This article shows three investigations made, regarding field strength scaling to prevent this wastage of energy. The results of one investigation, how to use field strength scaling at card detection phase in form of the PTF-Determinator method, is described in detail. This method determines the Power Transfer Function (PTF) during run-time and scales the provided power accordingly to save energy. As a case study the PTF-Determinator is integrated in an application to read digital business cards. The resulting power consumption and timing has been evaluated by simulation and measurement of a development platform for mobile phones. Furthermore, the impact of field strength scaling to the energy consumption of a state of the art NFC-enhanced smart phone has been analyzed. The results of the case study shows that up to 26% less transmission energy (energy drain of NFC) is needed, if field strength scaling is applied (proofen by measurement). According to this result a smart phone's battery drain (energy drain of the whole system) can be decreased by up to 13% by using field strength scaling for this case study.

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Section: Field Strength Scaling During Card Detection Phasementioning

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Section: Electrical Characteristicsmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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“…• A case study using the PTF-Determinator in an application of reading digital business cards (including a feature to restrict the maximum transmission distance) is shown [1].…”

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