公开(公告)号：US20170077754A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15085177

申请日：2016-03-30

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Seong Heon Jeong ,  Paul Brandon Butler ,  Mahbod Mofidi ,  Francesco Carobolante

IPC: H02J50/12 ,  H04B5/00 ,  H01F41/06 ,  H02J7/02 ,  H01F38/14

CPC classification number: H02J50/12 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H01F41/06 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H04B5/0031 ,  H04B5/0037 ,  H04B5/0075 ,  H04B5/0093

Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus for wirelessly coupling with other devices is provided. The apparatus includes a metallic cover having a removed portion. The apparatus comprises a first coil substantially wound around the removed portion of the metallic cover and configured to communicate with at least one other device via a communications protocol. The metallic cover comprises a second coil substantially wound around the removed portion of the metallic cover and configured to wirelessly and inductively receive charging power sufficient to charge or power the apparatus from at least one wireless charging power transmitter.

Abstract translation: 在一个方面，提供了一种用于与其他设备无线耦合的设备。 该装置包括具有去除部分的金属盖。 该装置包括基本上缠绕在金属盖的去除部分上的第一线圈，并被配置为经由通信协议与至少一个其它设备通信。 金属盖包括基本上缠绕在金属盖的去除部分上的第二线圈，并且被配置为无线和感应地接收足以从至少一个无线充电功率发射器对设备充电或供电的充电功率。

公开(公告)号：US09490653B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-08

申请号：US14337049

申请日：2014-07-21

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Sumukh Ashok Shevde ,  Joseph Najib Maalouf ,  Francesco Carobolante

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H04B7/185 ,  H04B1/38 ,  H04M1/80 ,  H02J7/02

CPC classification number: H02J50/12 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H02J7/0052 ,  H02J7/007 ,  H02J7/045 ,  H02J50/40 ,  H02J50/60 ,  H02J50/90 ,  H04B1/38 ,  H04B7/185 ,  H04M1/80

Abstract: Systems and methods for converting voltages between different voltage levels in a receiver are disclosed. In an aspect, a wireless power receiver apparatus for charging a chargeable device is provided. The apparatus includes a plurality of receive antennas disposed on a cover of the chargeable device, wherein at least one of the plurality of receive antennas is configured to wirelessly receive power according to a wireless charging protocol different from at least one other of the plurality of receive antennas. The apparatus includes a switching circuit disposed on the cover and configured to receive the wireless power from at least one of the plurality of receive antennas and selectively provide a respective voltage from a corresponding one of the plurality of receive antennas across an output configured to be connected to an input of the chargeable device.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在接收机中转换不同电压电平之间的电压的系统和方法。 一方面，提供了一种用于对可计费装置充电的无线电力接收装置。 该装置包括设置在可计费装置的盖上的多个接收天线，其中，所述多个接收天线中的至少一个被配置为根据与所述多个接收中的至少另一个接收不同的无线充电协议来无线地接收电力 天线。 该装置包括设置在盖上并被配置为从多个接收天线中的至少一个接收无线电力的切换电路，并且选择性地提供来自多个接收天线中的对应的一个的相应电压跨越被配置为被连接的输出 到可计费装置的输入。

公开(公告)号：US20160231364A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-11

申请号：US14618343

申请日：2015-02-10

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Saeed Nejatali ,  Francesco Carobolante ,  Linda Stacey Irish ,  Cody Wheeland ,  Gregory Bachmanek

IPC: G01R19/00

CPC classification number: G01R15/20 ,  G01R15/181 ,  G01R19/0092 ,  G01R33/0076 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J7/04 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H04B5/0037 ,  H04B5/0081

Abstract: Disclosed is a current sensor that senses current flow in a conductor by coupling a first magnetic field generated by the conductor to a sense element. The current sensor includes a shield including a first material that sandwiches the sense element to define a stack and a second material that sandwiches the stack. The shield is configured to generate a second magnetic field, responsive to a third magnetic field external to the current sensor that opposes the third magnetic field. The shield is further configured to prevent production of a magnetic field that opposes the first magnetic field generated by the flow of current in the conductor.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种电流传感器，其通过将由导体产生的第一磁场耦合到感测元件来感测导体中的电流流动。 电流传感器包括屏蔽，其包括夹着感测元件以限定叠层的第一材料和夹持该叠层的第二材料。 屏蔽被配置为响应于与第三磁场相对的电流传感器外部的第三磁场产生第二磁场。 屏蔽还被配置成防止产生与由导体中的电流流动产生的第一磁场相反的磁场。

公开(公告)号：US09401622B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-26

申请号：US14259012

申请日：2014-04-22

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Francesco Carobolante ,  Joseph Najib Maalouf ,  Sumukh Ashok Shevde

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H02J7/02 ,  H02J7/34

CPC classification number: H02J50/12 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H02J7/34 ,  H02J50/60 ,  H02J50/90

Abstract: Systems and methods for converting voltages between different voltage levels in a receiver are disclosed. In an aspect, a wireless power receiver apparatus for charging a chargeable device is provided. The wireless power receiver apparatus for charging a chargeable device can include a receive antenna configured to wirelessly receive power at a level sufficient for charging the chargeable device. The wireless power receiver apparatus can also include converter circuitry. The converter circuitry can be coupled to the receive antenna. The converter circuitry can be configured to receive an input voltage derived from the wirelessly received power. The converter circuitry can also be configured to produce an output voltage that is scaled to a value relative to the input voltage based on a relationship between the input voltage and a first voltage level threshold.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在接收机中转换不同电压电平之间的电压的系统和方法。 一方面，提供了一种用于对可计费装置充电的无线电力接收装置。 用于对可充电装置充电的无线电力接收装置可以包括被配置为以足以对可计费装置充电的水平无线地接收电力的接收天线。 无线电力接收装置还可以包括转换器电路。 转换器电路可以耦合到接收天线。 转换器电路可以被配置为接收从无线接收功率导出的输入电压。 转换器电路还可以被配置为基于输入电压和第一电压电平阈值之间的关系产生相对于输入电压被缩放到一个值的输出电压。

公开(公告)号：US09367109B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-14

申请号：US13940153

申请日：2013-07-11

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Linda Stacey Irish ,  Francesco Carobolante

IPC: G06F1/26 ,  H02M1/44 ,  H02M3/335 ,  H04B3/54 ,  H02M1/36 ,  H02M7/04 ,  H02M1/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/26 ,  H02M1/36 ,  H02M1/44 ,  H02M3/33507 ,  H02M7/04 ,  H02M2001/007 ,  H04B3/54 ,  H04B2203/5425

Abstract: On embodiment of a device with a noise adaptive power supply includes a noise adaptation unit configured to receive a noise adaptation signal. The noise adaptation unit can provide processing, such as digital filter processing to reduce the effect of power supply noise. In one embodiment, a feedback signal is used to adjust the output voltage of the power supply. The noise adaptation signal can be similar to the feedback signal. The noise adaptation unit can provide the processing in response to the noise adaptation signal.

Abstract translation: 具有噪声自适应电源的设备的实施例包括被配置为接收噪声适配信号的噪声适配单元。 噪声适应单元可以提供诸如数字滤波处理的处理，以减少电源噪声的影响。 在一个实施例中，使用反馈信号来调节电源的输出电压。 噪声适应信号可以类似于反馈信号。 噪声适应单元可以响应于噪声适配信号提供处理。

公开(公告)号：US20150333797A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-19

申请号：US14278074

申请日：2014-05-15

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Abdolhossein Nejatali ,  Francesco Carobolante ,  Ryan Tseng

IPC: H04B5/00 ,  H04B17/11 ,  H04L7/033 ,  H04B17/21

CPC classification number: H04B5/0037 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/0052 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H04B5/0043 ,  H04B17/11 ,  H04B17/21 ,  H04L7/0332

Abstract: A wireless power transmitter may generate a magnetic field via a transmit antenna to induce voltage in a receive antenna of a wireless power receiver to power the unit and/or charge the receiver's battery. An apparatus for measuring wireless power transfer at an operating frequency between the transmitter and the receiver is provided. The apparatus comprises a first clock configured to generate a first clock signal at a first clock frequency that is higher than the operating frequency of the wireless power transfer. The apparatus further comprises a controller configured to operate based on a second clock signal, the first clock frequency higher than a second clock frequency of the second clock signal. The controller is further configured to measure an amount of wireless power transfer based on the first clock signal.

Abstract translation: 无线电力发射器可以经由发射天线产生磁场，以在无线电力接收器的接收天线中感应出电压，为该单元供电和/或对接收器的电池充电。 提供了一种用于在发射机和接收机之间的工作频率测量无线功率传输的装置。 该装置包括第一时钟，其被配置为以比无线电力传送的工作频率高的第一时钟频率产生第一时钟信号。 该装置还包括控制器，其被配置为基于第二时钟信号操作第一时钟频率，该第一时钟频率高于第二时钟信号的第二时钟频率。 控制器还被配置为基于第一时钟信号来测量无线功率传输的量。

公开(公告)号：US20150019882A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-15

申请号：US13940153

申请日：2013-07-11

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Linda Stacey Irish ,  Francesco Carobolante

IPC: G06F1/26

CPC classification number: G06F1/26 ,  H02M1/36 ,  H02M1/44 ,  H02M3/33507 ,  H02M7/04 ,  H02M2001/007 ,  H04B3/54 ,  H04B2203/5425

Abstract: On embodiment of a device with a noise adaptive power supply includes a noise adaptation unit configured to receive a noise adaptation signal. The noise adaptation unit can provide processing, such as digital filter processing to reduce the effect of power supply noise. In one embodiment, a feedback signal is used to adjust the output voltage of the power supply. The noise adaptation signal can be similar to the feedback signal. The noise adaptation unit can provide the processing in response to the noise adaptation signal.

Abstract translation: 具有噪声自适应电源的设备的实施例包括被配置为接收噪声适配信号的噪声适配单元。 噪声适应单元可以提供诸如数字滤波处理的处理，以减少电源噪声的影响。 在一个实施例中，使用反馈信号来调节电源的输出电压。 噪声适应信号可以类似于反馈信号。 噪声适应单元可以响应于噪声适配信号提供处理。

公开(公告)号：US10547208B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-28

申请号：US15190283

申请日：2016-06-23

Applicant: QUALCOMM INCORPORATED

Inventor： Seong Heon Jeong ,  Francesco Carobolante ,  William Henry Von Novak, III

IPC: H02J50/12 ,  H02J50/23 ,  H02J50/80

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are related to a wireless power resonator and method that includes a wireless power transmit element. The wireless power transmit element may include a substantially planar transmit antenna configured to generate a magnetic field and formed from a conductive trace including a plurality of distributed inductive elements along the conductive trace. The transmit element may further include a filter formed from selected ones of the plurality of distributed inductive elements of the planar transmit antenna and configured to generate at least one frequency response.

公开(公告)号：US10424641B1

公开(公告)日：2019-09-24

申请号：US15958185

申请日：2018-04-20

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Qingqing Liang ,  Francesco Carobolante ,  Fabio Alessio Marino ,  Narasimhulu Kanike ,  Paolo Menegoli ,  Aristotele Hadjichristos

IPC: H01L29/94 ,  H01L29/10 ,  H01L29/78 ,  H01L29/93 ,  H01L29/66

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a semiconductor device. One example semiconductor device generally includes a first semiconductor region; a first non-insulative region disposed adjacent to a first lateral side of the first semiconductor region; a second non-insulative region disposed adjacent to a second lateral side of the first semiconductor region, the second lateral side being opposite to the first lateral side; a second semiconductor region disposed adjacent to a third lateral side of the first semiconductor region, the second semiconductor region and the first semiconductor region having at least one of different doping types or different doping concentrations; an insulative layer adjacent to a top side of the first semiconductor region; and a third non-insulative region, the insulative layer being disposed between the third non-insulative region and the first semiconductor region.

公开(公告)号：US10333334B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-25

申请号：US15231325

申请日：2016-08-08

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Seong Heon Jeong ,  Charles Edward Wheatley ,  Francesco Carobolante ,  Mark White, II

IPC: H02J50/12 ,  H02J7/02 ,  H02J7/04 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H04B5/00 ,  H01F27/02 ,  H01F27/36 ,  H02J5/00 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/80

Abstract: An electronic apparatus may include an electrically conductive body configured to magnetically couple to a first magnetic field. A first tuning element may be connected to the electrically conductive body. An electrically conductive coil may be wound about an opening defined by the electrically conductive body, and configured to magnetically couple to a second magnetic field.