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Reconfigurable Integrated Power Module for Harsh Environments software controlled reconfigurable integrated power module for hybrid electric vehicles There are currently no reviews for this Innovation.
| Reconfigurable Integrated Power Module for Harsh Environments
software controlled reconfigurable integrated power module for hybrid electric vehicles |
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The RIPM is a long life, controllable, configurable power module for harsh environments with many large market applications: automotive, power grid, and aerospace. |
 Annual Sales Forecast for USA * | Innovation Status |
Idea |
Sales & Marketing
Support Level |
Conservative
80% odds
of selling |
Most Likely
50% odds
of selling |
Aggressive
20% odds
of selling |
Development
Status |
Proprietary
Protection Status |
Concept
Score |
| Ultra Low |
$0 |
$3,600 |
$42,000 |
1 of 5
In Development
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1 of 5
Potential for Protection
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17 29 is
Average
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| Low Support |
$45,000 |
$180,000 |
$540,000 |
| Medium Support |
$370,000 |
$1.3 M |
$3.4 M |
| High Support |
$1.1 M |
$3.4 M |
$9.2 M |
Remaining Time & Cost to First Sale |
| Ultra High |
$2.0 M |
$6.6 M |
$17.3 M |
1-2 yrs
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$1M-$10M
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Reconfigurable Integrated Power Module for Harsh Environments
- software controlled reconfigurable integrated power module for hybrid electric vehicles
Final Decision Maker: Product Managers, Procurement Managers for aerospace, hybrid vehicle, and portable eletronics manufacturers
This reconfigurable, integrated power module (RIPM) invention allows for unprecedented, remote, in field dynamic load balancing, power output control, and monitoring of redundant electronic power modules. The intent is to extend component life, improve reliability, and to allow for significant configuration flexibility to reduce the need for module upgrade or replacement. Prospective applications include: power utility generation control modules, solid state transformers, fault current limiter modules, space power systems, nuclear generation power electronics, power utility sub-station modules, and electric and hybrid electric automotive modules. The hybrid electric vehicle market alone is in excess of $10B for high temperature electronics. This innovation brings an unprecedented level of control and management to power modules capable of operating in harsh environments. Such harsh environments include extreme temperature ranges. The total addressable integrated power module market is in excess of $1B annually growing at 10.8% per year per Nikkei estimates in September 2008.
| $50 for one unit | Seeking: Purchase, Investment, Distribution, Manufacturing/R&D |
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* Consumption sales forecast. Does not include "Random" events or "Inventory Fill". Forecast is for Year 1 for Large or Year 2 for Small Companies.
Forecast should be read as ..."With Low marketing support there is an 80% odds of achieving sales of at least... |
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Report Assumptions and Inventor(s) Commentary
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| Inventor(s) Assumptions |
"Most Likely"
Estimate |
Confidence |
Inventor(s) Commentary
Data Source or Basis for Assumptions |
| # of Possible Final Decision Makers |
200 |
50% |
The power module market is a $1B/year market growing at 10% per year per Nikkei estimates. Even so the market is dominated by a few large players.
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| Revenue per First Purchase |
$250,000.00 |
50% |
This estimate is based on the size of the market and a rough guess of the number of end mass market product applications this type of power module supports. |
| % that will Repeat |
50% |
50% |
The repurchase rate depends on the supply needs of the mass market vertical products this innovation supports. |
| Number of Annual Repeats |
3 |
50% |
The repurchase rate depends on the supply needs of the mass market vertical products this innovation supports. |
| Revenue per Repeat Purchase |
$250,000.00 |
30% |
The repurchase rate depends on the supply needs of the mass market vertical products this innovation supports. |
| Reseller (Trade) Margin |
20% |
50% |
These margins are typical of the VAR market. |
| Producer Profit (EBITD) |
40% |
30% |
The potential is for very high volume mass market sales. The pricing/margin strategy could vary significantly. |
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| Innovation Status |
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Development
Status |
1 of 5
In Development
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This reconfigurable integrated power module has been designed and validated through simulations. The engineering is sound but the module itself has not been produced. |
| Cost to First Sale (remaining) |
$1M-$10M |
50% |
To go from a valid design to a robust product will likely take at least $1M for full product development. |
| Time to First Sale (remaining) |
1-2 yrs |
50% |
This product could be brought to market in 1-2 years with the right licensee. |
| Confidence in Concept Claims made in description |
50% |
The design and simulations for this product are sound but actual prototypes have not yet been built. |
Proprietary
Protection Status |
1 of 5
Potential for Protection
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The invention is pre-patent and has not been publicly disclosed at this point. |
| Concept Score & Diagnostics |
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| Concept Diagnostics |
Red |
Yellow |
Green |
| Percentile Group |
Bottom 40% |
Middle 40% |
Top 20% |
| Overt Benefit |
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| Reason to Believe |
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| Dramatic Difference |
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Inventor Commentary & Alternative Development Scenarios
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| Inventor(s) Sales Goals |
| Minimum Goal |
$1 M |
Current GOAL |
$5 M |
Technology made available through the University of Arkansas Technology Licensing Office. |
Inventor(s) Commentary:
This harsh environment power module gives unprecedented long life, command, control and load balancing for a variety of large markets, including automotive, aerospace, and personal electronics. |
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CURRENT SALES FORECAST |
Sales & Marketing
Support Level |
Conservative
80% odds
of selling |
Most Likely
50% odds
of selling |
Aggressive
20% odds
of selling |
| Ultra Low |
$0 |
$3,600 |
$42,000 |
| Low Support |
$45,000 |
$180,000 |
$540,000 |
| Medium Support |
$370,000 |
$1.3 M |
$3.4 M |
| High Support |
$1.1 M |
$3.4 M |
$9.2 M |
| Ultra High |
$2.0 M |
$6.6 M |
$17.3 M |
If MARKETING CONCEPT Improved (Increase Concept Score by +20 Points) |
Sales & Marketing
Support Level |
Conservative
80% odds
of selling |
Most Likely
50% odds
of selling |
Aggressive
20% odds
of selling |
| Ultra Low |
$0 |
$8,900 |
$97,000 |
| Low Support |
$110,000 |
$410,000 |
$1.2 M |
| Medium Support |
$940,000 |
$3.0 M |
$7.4 M |
| High Support |
$2.7 M |
$8.1 M |
$20.5 M |
| Ultra High |
$5.1 M |
$15.6 M |
$38.1 M |
If PRODUCT/SERVICE Improved (Increase Repeat Rate & Number of Repeats by 30% and Revenue Per Purchase 20%) |
Sales & Marketing
Support Level |
Conservative
80% odds
of selling |
Most Likely
50% odds
of selling |
Aggressive
20% odds
of selling |
| Ultra Low |
$0 |
$5,400 |
$67,000 |
| Low Support |
$64,000 |
$260,000 |
$860,000 |
| Medium Support |
$550,000 |
$1.9 M |
$5.5 M |
| High Support |
$1.4 M |
$5.0 M |
$15.0 M |
| Ultra High |
$2.7 M |
$9.6 M |
$28.2 M |
If MARKETING CONCEPT and PRODUCT/SERVICE Improved (Increase Concept +20 Points, Repeat Rate & Number of repeats by 30% and Revenue per purchase 20%) |
Sales & Marketing
Support Level |
Conservative
80% odds
of selling |
Most Likely
50% odds
of selling |
Aggressive
20% odds
of selling |
| Ultra Low |
$0 |
$13,000 |
$150,000 |
| Low Support |
$160,000 |
$610,000 |
$1.9 M |
| Medium Support |
$1.4 M |
$4.5 M |
$12.2 M |
| High Support |
$3.7 M |
$12.0 M |
$32.1 M |
| Ultra High |
$6.8 M |
$22.9 M |
$60.9 M |
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Additional Details
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| Fair Market Royalty (%) |
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Conservative - 80% Odds
Royalty Percentage |
Most Likely - 50% Odds
Royalty Percentage |
Aggressive - 20% Odds
Royalty Percentage |
| At CURRENT State & Status |
1.8% |
3.2% |
5% |
Sales & Marketing
Support Level |
Annual Inventor Royalty Revenue |
3 Year Value
to Inventor
If 50% Odds |
| 80% Odds |
50% Odds |
20% Odds |
| Ultra Low Support |
$110 |
$330 |
$700 |
$990 |
| Low Support |
$1,900 |
$5,300 |
$11,000 |
$16,000 |
| Medium Support |
$13,000 |
$36,000 |
$70,000 |
$110,000 |
| High Support |
$34,000 |
$95,000 |
$190,000 |
$280,000 |
| Ultra High Support |
$63,000 |
$180,000 |
$360,000 |
$540,000 |
| Sales & Marketing Support Level Assumptions |
| Sales & Marketing Support Level Assumptions |
Sample Numbers |
% Aware x
% Distribution
(Aware & Able) |
Inventor
Confidence |
| % Distribution |
% Awareness |
| Ultra Low Support (Word of Mouth) |
5% |
3% |
0.2% |
% |
| Low Support (Small Company) |
20% |
10% |
2% |
N/A |
| Medium Support (Medium Sized Company) |
50% |
25% |
13% |
N/A |
| High Support (Large Company) |
75% |
45% |
34% |
N/A |
| Ultra High Support (Mega or Niche) |
90% |
70% |
63% |
N/A |
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Graph of EQUIVALENT (Awareness x Distribution) Combinations
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NAICS Industry Codes
For This Invention |
| 22112 - Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distrib... |
| 33531 - Electrical Equipment Manufacturing |
| 33599 - All Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manu... |
| 33611 - Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufactu... |
| 33641 - Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing |
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| Inventor(s) PEDIGREE |
| Years EXPERIENCE in related industry |
40 |
| GRANTED Patents |
5 |
| Licensing Deals SIGNED |
3 |
| Innovations that have SHIPPED |
3 |
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For USA Patents: Utility Patent = 7 digit number, Design Patent starts with D, Planet Patent starts with PP. Provisional Application "61/xxx,xxx", Non provisional application "12/xxx,xxx", Design patent application "29/xxx,xxx"
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CAUTION: This Merwyn Business Simulation Research Report includes no warranty or guarantee. Results and opinions should be considered rough and directional in nature. This is because the report is based upon inventor-supplied data and simplified modeling methods. If you are looking to invest, distribute, purchase or become involved with this innovation, in any way, we strongly urge you to validate the inventor data and sales forecasts BEFORE committing yourself or your resources. Merwyn Research, Inc. shall not be responsible for any liability or damages arising out of the failure to perform such investigation and validation. Changes in the concept description, product, pricing, or input assumptions will almost certainly change results.
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Additional Forecasts for Other Countries
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 Annual Sales - Probability Forecast - Canada |
Sales & Marketing
Support Level |
Conservative
80% odds
of selling |
Most Likely
50% odds
of selling |
Aggressive
20% odds
of selling |
| Ultra Low |
$0 |
$570 |
$6,600 |
| Low Support |
$7,100 |
$28,000 |
$86,000 |
| Medium Support |
$58,000 |
$200,000 |
$530,000 |
| High Support |
$170,000 |
$550,000 |
$1.5 M |
| Ultra High |
$310,000 |
$1.0 M |
$2.7 M |
 Annual Sales - Probability Forecast - United Kingdom |
Sales & Marketing
Support Level |
Conservative
80% odds
of selling |
Most Likely
50% odds
of selling |
Aggressive
20% odds
of selling |
| Ultra Low |
$0 |
$1,000 |
$12,000 |
| Low Support |
$13,000 |
$50,000 |
$150,000 |
| Medium Support |
$100,000 |
$360,000 |
$950,000 |
| High Support |
$300,000 |
$970,000 |
$2.6 M |
| Ultra High |
$560,000 |
$1.9 M |
$4.9 M |
Forecast are calculated based on population, (PPP) purchasing power parity, International Trade, Urbanization and the Human Growth Index.
Forecast can be skewed for some industries, so for best results, adjusting the number of final decision makers for every country is recommended.
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