Abstract:
Systems and methods for wirelessly transferring power via magnetic field in a wireless power transfer system. A plurality of coils are placed at different locations around a body and configured to generate respective magnetic fields over different portions of the body to charge a chargeable device implanted within the body. A time division scheme is used such that no portion of the body experiences an average SAR over time that exceeds a designated SAR limit.
Abstract:
An apparatus for wireless power transfer includes a transmit antenna configured to generate a wireless field to power or charge a load, a wireless charging area configured to receive a device to be wirelessly charged via the wireless field, the transmit antenna located outside of a periphery of the wireless charging area, and at least one shielding element overlapping the transmit antenna on a side of the transmit antenna from which the device is configured to be positioned within the wireless charging area, the at least one shielding element configured to diminish at least a portion of the wireless field such that the wireless field in the wireless charging area is stronger than the wireless field where the at least one shielding element overlaps the transmit antenna.
Abstract:
A wireless-power coupling system includes: a first power coupler comprising a first coil, the first coil comprising a first electrically-conductive loop; a second power coupler comprising a second coil, the second coil comprising a second electrically-conductive loop; and a third power coupler comprising a third coil, the third coil comprising a third electrically-conductive loop; where the first electrically-conductive loop and the second electrically-conductive loop are non-parallel relative to each other and overlap each other at a first plurality of locations of the first electrically-conductive loop; and where the first electrically-conductive loop and the third electrically-conductive loop are non-parallel relative to each other and overlap each other at a second plurality of locations of the first electrically-conductive loop, the first plurality of locations being distinct from the second plurality of locations.
Abstract:
Disclosed is an electronic device having a band to secure the electronic device to a user. The electronic device may include a first power receiving element arranged with the band, configured to couple to an externally generated magnetic field to wirelessly receive power. The electronic device may include a second power receiving element arranged along a portion of the band spaced apart from the first power receiving element, configured to couple to the externally generated magnetic field to wirelessly receive power.
Abstract:
A wireless power receiver includes a first receive coil configured to generate electrical current in response to a first external magnetic field generated by a transmit coil, and a second receive coil configured to generate electrical current in response to a second magnetic field generated by eddy currents induced in a metal portion of the wireless power receiver in response to the first external magnetic field.
Abstract:
A wireless power transmitter that provides wireless power via a magnetic field includes electrical connections for a driving signal and a plurality of coupler loops that divide the current generated by the driving signal. The transmitter can be tuned to provide a distributed magnetic field that is more evenly distributed over the transmitter pad. The currents through different coupler loops can be controlled by the relative impedances of the coupler loops. The coupler loops can take on various shapes, such as substantially concentric circular paths and they may overlap. Impedances can be designed using one or more capacitances. Capacitance between coupler loops can be provided. Feed capacitors might be provided at the electrical connections.
Abstract:
An apparatus for wireless power transmission may include several electrically conductive plates separated from each other by slots and arranged to define a charging surface. A current driving circuit disposed among the plurality of electrically conductive plates can be configured to produce a flow of current in one or more of the plurality of electrically conductive plates. Resulting magnetic fields can emanate from the slots to establish a charging area about the charging surface for wireless transfer of power to one or more power receiving via the magnetic fields.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a wireless power transfer apparatus that includes a case for an electronic device. The case may have an electrically conductive panel portion and side portions defined along sides of the panel portion. The case further have at least one opening formed one of the side portions. A coil configured to couple to an externally generated magnetic field may have first segments that span a width of the panel portion of the case and second segments arranged along the side portions of the case and exposed through the at least one opening.
Abstract:
An apparatus for wireless charging may include a casing for housing an electronic device and a plurality of power receiving elements that can couple to an externally generated magnetic field to wirelessly power or charge a load in the electronic device. At least one of the power receiving elements may comprise an electrically conductive segment of the casing.
Abstract:
The present disclosure pertains to wireless chargers. In one embodiment, a 2×2 array of conductive coils produces magnetic fields. Adjacent coils receive current having different directions to cancel magnetic fields around a periphery of the array. A wireless charging platform may include at least four such coils. Regions between and above the coils may include magnetic fields approximately parallel to the surface of the platform so that electronic devices may be charged while standing up during operation by a user with reduced exposure to magnetic radiation. An electronic device may also be placed flat on each coil for charging.