Patent application number | Description | Published |
20120086867 | MODULAR UPGRADES FOR WIRELESSLY POWERED TELEVISIONS - A wireless power television system includes a television electrically connected to a device magnetic resonator, wherein the device magnetic resonator is configured to wirelessly receive power when separated from a source magnetic resonator by more than 10 cm, and wherein the television is powered directly by power received wirelessly by the device magnetic resonator. | 04-12-2012 |
20120091794 | WIRELESSLY POWERED LAPTOP AND DESKTOP ENVIRONMENT - A wireless energy transfer system for energizing desktop electronics includes a source resonator, having a dipole moment, and configured to be positioned above a desk and oriented such that the dipole moment of the resonator is parallel to a top surface of the desktop, the source resonator configured to generate oscillating magnetic fields, and wherein the oscillating magnetic field is capable of providing energy to at least one electronic device having an integrated device resonator when the electronic device is positioned at least one of on the desktop and above the desktop. | 04-19-2012 |
20120091795 | WIRELESS POWERED TELEVISION - A wireless power system for powering a television includes a source resonator, configured to generate an oscillating magnetic field, and at least one television component attached to at least one device resonator, wherein the at least one device resonator is configured to wirelessly receive power from the source resonator via the oscillating magnetic field when the distance between the source resonator and the at least one device resonator is more than 5 cm, and wherein at least one television component draws at least 10 Watts of power. | 04-19-2012 |
20120091796 | WIRELESS POWERED PROJECTOR - A wireless power system for powering a projector includes a source resonator, configured to generate an oscillating magnetic field, and at least one device resonator, configured to receive power from the source resonator via the oscillating magnetic field, wherein said at least one device resonator supplies power to a projector component and to an adapter card component. | 04-19-2012 |
20120091797 | ENERGIZED TABLETOP - An energized table includes a capacitively-loaded conducting loop source resonator, with a characteristic size, L | 04-19-2012 |
20120091819 | COMPUTER THAT WIRELESSLY POWERS ACCESSORIES - A wireless power source includes a computer display comprising a planar source resonator configured to receive power from the display, wherein the source resonator generates an oscillating magnetic field in a region surrounding the display when the display is powered on, and the source resonator delivers useful power to at least one device resonator in the region surrounding the display. | 04-19-2012 |
20120091820 | WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER WITHIN A CIRCUIT BREAKER - A wireless power service panel source includes power and control circuitry that receives power from a wired power connection at a position in a service panel, and generates an electronic drive signal at a frequency, f, and a source magnetic resonator configured to generate an oscillating magnetic field in response to the electronic drive signal, wherein the source magnetic resonator is configured to wirelessly transmit power to sensors in other positions within the service panel. | 04-19-2012 |
20120091949 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR ENERGIZING POWER TOOLS - A wireless energy transfer system for energizing power tools includes at least one source resonator, configured to generate an oscillating magnetic field, and at least one power tool component attached to at least one device resonator, wherein the at least one device resonator is configured to wirelessly receive energy from the at least one source resonator via the oscillating magnetic field, and wherein the at least one power tool component can receive energy at multiple positions relative to the at least one source. | 04-19-2012 |
20120091950 | POSITION INSENSITIVE WIRELESS CHARGING - A wireless charging pad includes a capacitively-loaded conducting loop source resonator, with a characteristic size, L | 04-19-2012 |
20120098350 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS - Described herein are improved configurations for a wireless power transfer involving photovoltaic panels. Described are methods and designs that use electric energy from a photovoltaic module to energize at least one wireless energy source to produce an oscillating magnetic field for wireless energy transfer. The source may be configured and tuned to present an impedance to a photovoltaic module wherein said impedance enables substantial extraction of energy from said photovoltaic module. | 04-26-2012 |
20120112531 | SECURE WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR VEHICLE APPLICATIONS - A vehicle powering wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply includes a load configured to power the drive system of a vehicle using electrical power, a second electromagnetic resonator adapted to be housed upon the vehicle and configured to be coupled to the load, wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to the first electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the second electromagnetic resonator from the first electromagnetic resonator; and an authorization facility to confirm compatibility of the resonators and provide authorization for initiation of transfer of power. | 05-10-2012 |
20120112532 | TUNABLE WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR IN-VEHICLE APPLICATIONS - A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply includes a load associated with an electrically powered system that is disposed interior to a vehicle, and a second electromagnetic resonator configured to be coupled to the load and moveable relative to the first electromagnetic resonator, wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to the first electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the second electromagnetic resonator from the first electromagnetic resonator; and wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be tunable during system operation so as to at least one of tune the power provided to the second electromagnetic resonator and tune the power delivered to the load. | 05-10-2012 |
20120112535 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR VEHICLES - A vehicle powering wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply. The wireless receiver including a load configured to power the drive system of a vehicle using electrical power, and a second electromagnetic resonator adapted to be housed upon the vehicle configured to be coupled to the load, wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is moveable relative to the first electromagnetic resonator while power is transferred, the second electromagnetic resonator configured to be wirelessly coupled to the first electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the second electromagnetic resonator from the first electromagnetic resonator, and a second electromagnetic resonator adapted to be housed upon the vehicle and comprising an inductive loop and configured to be coupled to the load via a capacitive network comprising at least one capacitor in series with the inductive loop and one capacitor in parallel with the inductive loop. | 05-10-2012 |
20120112536 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR VEHICLES - A vehicle powering wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply. The wireless receiver includes a load configured to power the drive system of a vehicle using electrical power, and a second electromagnetic resonator adapted to be housed upon the vehicle and configured to be coupled to the load, wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is of substantially different size from the first electromagnetic resonator, wherein the second electromagnetic resonator configured to be wirelessly coupled to the first electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the second electromagnetic resonator from the first electromagnetic resonator, and a second electromagnetic resonator adapted to be housed upon the vehicle and comprising an inductive loop and configured to be coupled to the load via a capacitive network comprising at least one capacitor in series with the inductive loop and one capacitor in parallel with the inductive loop. | 05-10-2012 |
20120112538 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR VEHICLE APPLICATIONS - A vehicle powering wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply includes a load configured to power the drive system of a vehicle using electrical power, and a second electromagnetic resonator adapted to be housed upon the vehicle and configured to be coupled to the load by a converter capable of converting energy captured by the second electromagnetic resonator into a form usable by the load, wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to the first electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the second electromagnetic resonator from the first electromagnetic resonator. | 05-10-2012 |
20120119569 | MULTI-RESONATOR WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER INSIDE VEHICLES - A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply and a second electromagnetic resonator coupled to at least one of a power supply and the first electromagnetic resonator. The mobile wireless receiver includes a load associated with an electrically powered system that is disposed interior to a vehicle, and a third electromagnetic resonator configured to be coupled to the load and movable relative to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator, wherein the third resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the third electromagnetic resonator from at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator. | 05-17-2012 |
20120119575 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR VEHICLES - A vehicle powering wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply. The wireless receiver includes a load configured to power the drive system of a vehicle using electrical power, and a second electromagnetic resonator adapted to be housed upon the vehicle and configured to be coupled to the load, wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to the first electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the second electromagnetic resonator from the first electromagnetic resonator; and wherein the field of at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator is shaped using a conducting surface to avoid a loss-inducing object. | 05-17-2012 |
20120119576 | SAFETY SYSTEMS FOR WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER IN VEHICLE APPLICATIONS - A vehicle powering wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply. The wireless receiver including a load configured to power the drive system of a vehicle using electrical power, a second electromagnetic resonator adapted to be housed upon the vehicle and configured to be coupled to the load, a safety system for to provide protection with respect to an object that may become hot during operation of the first electromagnetic resonator. The safety system including a detection subsystem configured to detect the presence of the object in substantial proximity to at least one of the resonators, and a notification subsystem operatively coupled to the detection subsystem and configured to provide an indication of the object, wherein the second resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to the first resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the second resonator from the first resonator. | 05-17-2012 |
20120119698 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR VEHICLES - A vehicle powering wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply. The wireless receiver includes a load configured to power the drive system of a vehicle using electrical power, and a second electromagnetic resonator adapted to be housed upon the vehicle and configured to be coupled to the load, wherein at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator is variable in size, and wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to the first electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the second electromagnetic resonator from the first electromagnetic resonator. | 05-17-2012 |
20120228952 | TUNABLE WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR APPLIANCES - A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply includes a load associated with electrically powering an appliance, and a second electromagnetic resonator configured to be coupled to the load and moveable relative to the first electromagnetic resonator, wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to the first electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the second electromagnetic resonator from the first electromagnetic resonator, and wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be tunable during system operation so as to at least one of tune the power provided to the second electromagnetic resonator and tune the power delivered to the load. | 09-13-2012 |
20120235501 | MULTI-RESONATOR WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS - A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply and a second electromagnetic resonator coupled to at least one of a power supply and the first electromagnetic resonator. The mobile wireless receiver includes a load associated with powering an electrically powered medical device, and a third electromagnetic resonator configured to be coupled to the load and movable relative to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator, wherein the third resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the third electromagnetic resonator from at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator. | 09-20-2012 |
20120235502 | MULTI-RESONATOR WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR IMPLANTED MEDICAL DEVICES - A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply and a second electromagnetic resonator coupled to at least one of a power supply and the first electromagnetic resonator. The mobile wireless receiver includes a load associated with electrically powering a medical device that is adapted to be disposed in the interior of a patient, and a third electromagnetic resonator configured to be coupled to the load and movable relative to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator, wherein the third resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the third electromagnetic resonator from at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator. | 09-20-2012 |
20120235503 | SECURE WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER IN MEDICAL APPLICATIONS - A medical device-powering wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply includes a load configured to power the medical device using electrical power, and a second electromagnetic resonator adapted to be housed within the medical device and configured to be coupled to the load, wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to the first electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the second electromagnetic resonator from the first electromagnetic resonator; wherein the square root of the product of the respective Q factors is greater than 100; and an authorization facility to confirm compatibility of the resonators and provide authorization for initiation of transfer of power. | 09-20-2012 |
20120235566 | TUNABLE WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR LIGHTING APPLICATIONS - A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply includes a load associated with a movable lighting unit, the load adapted to provide electrical energy to the lighting unit, a second electromagnetic resonator configured to be coupled to the load and moveable relative to the first electromagnetic resonator, wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to the first electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the second electromagnetic resonator from the first electromagnetic resonator, and wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be tunable during system operation so as to at least one of tune the power provided to the second electromagnetic resonator and tune the power delivered to the load. | 09-20-2012 |
20120235567 | TUNABLE WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR OUTDOOR LIGHTING APPLICATIONS - A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply includes a load associated with an outdoor lighting unit that draws energy from the load to power a light source associated with the outdoor lighting unit, and a second electromagnetic resonator configured to be coupled to the load and moveable relative to the first electromagnetic resonator, wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to the first electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the second electromagnetic resonator from the first electromagnetic resonator, and wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be tunable during system operation so as to at least one of tune the power provided to the second electromagnetic resonator and tune the power delivered to the load. | 09-20-2012 |
20120235633 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER WITH VARIABLE SIZE RESONATORS FOR IMPLANTED MEDICAL DEVICES - A medical device-powering wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply. The wireless receiver including a load is configured to power the medical device using electrical power, and a second electromagnetic resonator adapted to be housed within the medical device and configured to be coupled to the load, wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to the first electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the second electromagnetic resonator from the first electromagnetic resonator, the area circumscribed by the inductive element of at least one of the electromagnetic resonators can be varied to improve performance. | 09-20-2012 |
20120235634 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER WITH VARIABLE SIZE RESONATORS FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS - A medical device-powering wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply. The wireless receiver includes a load configured to power an implantable medical device using electrical power, and a second electromagnetic resonator adapted to be housed within the medical device and configured to be coupled to the load, wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to the first electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the second electromagnetic resonator from the first electromagnetic resonator, the area circumscribed by the inductive element of at least one of the electromagnetic resonators can be varied to improve performance. | 09-20-2012 |
20120239117 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER WITH RESONATOR ARRAYS FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS - A medical device-powering wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply. The wireless receiver includes a load configured to power the medical device using electrical power, and a second electromagnetic resonator adapted to be housed within the medical device and configured to be coupled to the load, at least one other electromagnetic resonator configured with the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator in an array of electromagnetic resonators to distribute power over an area, wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to the array to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the second electromagnetic resonator from the first electromagnetic resonator. | 09-20-2012 |
20120242159 | MULTI-RESONATOR WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR APPLIANCES - A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply and a second electromagnetic resonator coupled to at least one of a power supply and the first electromagnetic resonator. The mobile wireless receiver includes a load associated with electrically powering an appliance, and a third electromagnetic resonator configured to be coupled to the load and movable relative to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator, wherein the third resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the third electromagnetic resonator from at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator. | 09-27-2012 |
20120242225 | MULTI-RESONATOR WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING - A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply and a second electromagnetic resonator coupled to at least one of a power supply and the first electromagnetic resonator. The mobile wireless receiver includes a load associated with an outdoor lighting unit that draws energy from the load to power a light source associated with the outdoor lighting unit, and a third electromagnetic resonator configured to be coupled to the load and movable relative to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator, wherein the third resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the third electromagnetic resonator from at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator. | 09-27-2012 |
20120248886 | MULTI-RESONATOR WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER TO MOBILE DEVICES - A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply and a second electromagnetic resonator coupled to at least one of a power supply and the first electromagnetic resonator. The mobile wireless receiver includes a load associated with a mobile device such that the load delivers electrical energy to the mobile device, and a third electromagnetic resonator configured to be coupled to the load and movable relative to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator, wherein the third resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the third electromagnetic resonator from at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator. | 10-04-2012 |
20120248887 | MULTI-RESONATOR WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR SENSORS - A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply and a second electromagnetic resonator coupled to at least one of a power supply and the first electromagnetic resonator. The mobile wireless receiver includes a load associated with a sensor and configured to power the sensor, and a third electromagnetic resonator configured to be coupled to the load and movable relative to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator, wherein the third resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the third electromagnetic resonator from at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator. | 10-04-2012 |
20120248888 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER WITH RESONATOR ARRAYS FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS - A medical device-powering wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply includes, a load configured to power an implantable medical device using electrical power, and a second electromagnetic resonator adapted to be housed within the medical device and configured to be coupled to the load, at least one other electromagnetic resonator configured with the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator in an array of electromagnetic resonators to distribute power over an area, and wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to the first electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the second electromagnetic resonator from the first electromagnetic resonator. | 10-04-2012 |
20120248981 | MULTI-RESONATOR WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR LIGHTING - A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply and a second electromagnetic resonator coupled to at least one of a power supply and the first electromagnetic resonator. The mobile wireless receiver includes a load associated with a movable lighting unit, the load adapted to provide electrical energy to the lighting unit, and a third electromagnetic resonator configured to be coupled to the load and movable relative to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator, wherein the third resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the third electromagnetic resonator from at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator. | 10-04-2012 |
20120256494 | TUNABLE WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS - A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply includes a load associated with powering an electrically powered medical device, and a second electromagnetic resonator configured to be coupled to the load and moveable relative to the first electromagnetic resonator, wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to the first electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the second electromagnetic resonator from the first electromagnetic resonator, and wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be tunable during system operation so as to at least one of tune the power provided to the second electromagnetic resonator and tune the power delivered to the load. | 10-11-2012 |
20130038402 | WIRELESS POWER COMPONENT SELECTION - A method includes providing a source resonator including a first conductive loop in parallel with a first capacitive element and in series with a first adjustable element the source resonator having a source target impedance, providing a plurality of device resonators each including a conductive loop and having a device target impedance, connecting, for each of the plurality of device resonators, a resistor corresponding to the device target impedance in series with the conductive loop of each of the plurality of device resonators, connecting a network analyzer in series with the first conductive loop and adjusting at least one of the first capacitive element and the first adjustable element until a measured impedance of the source resonator is within a predetermined range of the source target impedance. | 02-14-2013 |
20130154389 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEMS - A wireless power supply includes a source magnetic resonator, connected to a power source and configured to exchange power wirelessly via a wireless power transfer signal with at least one device magnetic resonator integrated into at least one peripheral component of a computer and a processor configured to adjust the operating point of the wireless power supply wherein power is transferred non-radiatively from the wireless power supply to the at least one device magnetic resonator and wherein the power supply forms a part of the computer. | 06-20-2013 |
20130175875 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEMS - A wireless power transfer system for computer peripherals, includes a source magnetic resonator, integrated into a source station and connected to a power source and power and control circuitry, and a device magnetic resonator, integrated into a computer peripheral wherein power is transferred non-radiatively from the source magnetic resonator to the device magnetic resonator, and wherein the source magnetic resonator is configured to transfer power during predefined intervals. | 07-11-2013 |
20130278073 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER USING VARIABLE SIZE RESONATORS AND SYSTEM MONITORING - A variable shape magnetic resonator includes an array of at least two resonators each being of a substantially different shapes and at least one power and control circuit configured to selectively connect to and energize at least one of the resonators. | 10-24-2013 |
20130278074 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER USING VARIABLE SIZE RESONATORS AND SYSTEM MONITORING - A variable type magnetic resonator includes an array of resonators each having one of at least two substantially different magnetic dipole moment orientations and at least one power and control circuit configured to selectively connect to and energize at least one of the array of resonators. | 10-24-2013 |
20130278075 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER USING VARIABLE SIZE RESONATORS AND SYSTEM MONITORING - A variable effective size magnetic resonator includes an array of resonators each being one of at least two substantially different characteristic sizes and a mechanism for detuning at least one of the resonators from the resonant frequency of the variable effective size magnetic resonator. | 10-24-2013 |
20130300353 | LOW AC RESISTANCE CONDUCTOR DESIGNS - Described herein are improved configurations for providing a stranded printed circuit board trace comprising, a plurality of conductor layers, a plurality of individual conductor traces on each of the said conductor layers, and a plurality of vias for connecting individual conductor traces on different said conductor layers, the vias located on the outside edges of the stranded trace. The individual conductor traces of each layer may be routed from vias on one side of the stranded printed circuit board trace to vias on the other side in a substantially diagonal direction with respect to the axis of the stranded printed circuit board trace. In embodiments, the stranded printed circuit board trace configuration may be applied to a wireless power transfer system. | 11-14-2013 |
20130307349 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER CONVERTERS - Described herein are improved configurations for a wireless power converter that includes at least one receiving magnetic resonator configured to capture electrical energy received wirelessly through a first oscillating magnetic field characterized by a first plurality of parameters, and at least one transferring magnetic resonator configured to generate a second oscillating magnetic field characterized by a second plurality of parameters different from the first plurality of parameters, wherein the electrical energy from the at least one receiving magnetic resonator is used to energize the at least one transferring magnetic resonator to generate the second oscillating magnetic field. | 11-21-2013 |
20130334892 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER CONVERTERS - Described herein are improved configurations for a wireless power converter that includes at least one receiving magnetic resonator configured to capture electrical energy received wirelessly through a first oscillating magnetic field characterized by a first plurality of parameters, and at least one transferring magnetic resonator configured to generate a second oscillating magnetic field characterized by a second plurality of parameters different from the first plurality of parameters, wherein the electrical energy from the at least one receiving magnetic resonator is used to energize the at least one transferring magnetic resonator to generate the second oscillating magnetic field. | 12-19-2013 |
20140103738 | TUNABLE WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEMS - Described herein are improved configurations for a wireless power transfer. A power source for driving a resonator includes a switching amplifier. The duty cycle of the switching amplifier may be adjusted as well as optionally inductors and/or capacitors of the circuit to improve the efficiency of power transfer from the power source to the resonators when the parameters of the resonant load change. | 04-17-2014 |
20140159652 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER CONVERTERS - Described herein are improved configurations for a wireless power converter that includes at least one receiving magnetic resonator configured to capture electrical energy received wirelessly through a first oscillating magnetic field characterized by a first plurality of parameters, and at least one transferring magnetic resonator configured to generate a second oscillating magnetic field characterized by a second plurality of parameters different from the first plurality of parameters, wherein the electrical energy from the at least one receiving magnetic resonator is used to energize the at least one transferring magnetic resonator to generate the second oscillating magnetic field. | 06-12-2014 |
20140175898 | LOW AC RESISTANCE CONDUCTOR DESIGNS - Described herein are improved configurations for providing a stranded printed circuit board trace comprising, a plurality of conductor layers, a plurality of individual conductor traces on each of the said conductor layers, and a plurality of vias for connecting individual conductor traces on different said conductor layers, the vias located on the outside edges of the stranded trace. The individual conductor traces of each layer may be routed from vias on one side of the stranded printed circuit board trace to vias on the other side in a substantially diagonal direction with respect to the axis of the stranded printed circuit board trace. In embodiments, the stranded printed circuit board trace configuration may be applied to a wireless power transfer system. | 06-26-2014 |
20140361627 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER USING VARIABLE SIZE RESONATORS AND SYSTEM MONITORING - A variable effective size magnetic resonator includes an array of resonators each being one of at least two substantially different characteristic sizes and at least one power and control circuit configured to selectively connect to and energize at least one of the array of resonators. | 12-11-2014 |
20150069831 | Secure Wireless Energy Transfer For Vehicle Applications - A wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply, the first electromagnetic resonator having a mode with a resonant frequency ω | 03-12-2015 |
20150123484 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEMS - A wireless power supply includes a source magnetic resonator, connected to a power source and configured to exchange power wirelessly via a wireless power transfer signal with at least one device magnetic resonator integrated into at least one peripheral component of a computer and a processor configured to adjust the operating point of the wireless power supply wherein power is transferred non-radiatively from the wireless power supply to the at least one device magnetic resonator and wherein the power supply forms a part of the computer. | 05-07-2015 |
20150255994 | SAFETY SYSTEMS FOR WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER IN VEHICLE APPLICATIONS - A vehicle powering wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply. The wireless receiver including a load configured to power the drive system of a vehicle using electrical power, a second electromagnetic resonator adapted to be housed upon the vehicle and configured to be coupled to the load, a safety system for to provide protection with respect to an object that may become hot during operation of the first electromagnetic resonator. The safety system including a detection subsystem configured to detect the presence of the object in substantial proximity to at least one of the resonators, and a notification subsystem operatively coupled to the detection subsystem and configured to provide an indication of the object, wherein the second resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to the first resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the second resonator from the first resonator. | 09-10-2015 |
20150270719 | Wireless Power System Including Impedance matching network - A wireless power system for powering a television includes a source resonator, configured to generate an oscillating magnetic field, and at least one television component attached to at least one device resonator, wherein the at least one device resonator is configured to wirelessly receive power from the source resonator via the oscillating magnetic field when the distance between the source resonator and the at least one device resonator is more than 5 cm, and wherein at least one television component draws at least 10 Watts of power. | 09-24-2015 |
20150280456 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS - Described herein are improved configurations for a wireless power transfer involving photovoltaic panels. Described are methods and designs that use electric energy from a photovoltaic module to energize at least one wireless energy source to produce an oscillating magnetic field for wireless energy transfer. The source may be configured and tuned to present an impedance to a photovoltaic module wherein said impedance enables substantial extraction of energy from said photovoltaic module. | 10-01-2015 |
20150357831 | WIRELESS POWER SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRONIC DISPLAY WITH ASSOCIATED IMPEDANCE MATCHING NETWORK - A wireless power system for powering a device having an electronic display includes: a device resonator including a loop of conductive material, the device resonator being coupled with an electronic display component; a matching network coupled with the loop of conductive material and including capacitive elements; and power and control circuitry coupled with the matching network at two terminals and configured to connect with a load of the electronic display component; wherein the matching network is configured to provide voltages of equal magnitude and opposite sign at the terminals when coupling power from the device resonator to the power and control circuitry; and wherein the device resonator is configured to wirelessly receive power from a source resonator via an oscillating magnetic field generated by the source resonator. | 12-10-2015 |
20160087687 | Communication in a wireless power transmission system - A power transmitting unit receives, from a power receiving unit, a first out-of-band communication signal identifying the power receiving unit as being available to receive wireless power. The power transmitting unit transmits, to the power receiving unit, a second out-of-band communication signal including a request to transfer useful amounts of wireless power and receives a third out-of-band communication signal including first information about power transfer capability of the power receiving unit. The power transmitting unit transmits, to the power receiving unit, a fourth out-of-band communication signal including second information about power transfer capability of the power transmitting unit, and initiates transmission of the useful amounts of wireless power to the power receiving unit by verifying compatibility of the power transfer capability of the power transmitting unit and the power receiving unit based on the first information and the second information. | 03-24-2016 |