Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090284083 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE ENHANCEMENT - Disclosed is an apparatus for use in wireless energy transfer, which includes a first resonator structure configured for energy transfer with a second resonator structure over a distance D larger than characteristic sizes, L | 11-19-2009 |
20100060977 | Surface-PlasmonoDielectric-Polaritonic Devices and Systems - There is provided a structure for supporting propagation of surface plasmon polaritons. The structure includes a plasmonic material region and a dielectric material region, disposed adjacent to a selected surface of the plasmonic material region. At least one of the plasmonic material region and the dielectric material region have a dielectric permittivity distribution that is specified as a function of depth through the corresponding material region. This dielectric permittivity distribution is selected to impose prespecified group velocities, v | 03-11-2010 |
20100096934 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER WITH HIGH-Q SIMILAR RESONANT FREQUENCY RESONATORS - Described herein are embodiments of transferring electromagnetic energy that includes providing a first electromagnetic resonator structure receiving energy from an external power supply, said first resonator structure having a first mode with a resonant frequency ω | 04-22-2010 |
20100102640 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER TO A MOVING DEVICE BETWEEN HIGH-Q RESONATORS - Described herein are embodiments of a first resonator with a quality factor, Q | 04-29-2010 |
20100102641 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER ACROSS VARIABLE DISTANCES - Described herein are embodiments of transferring electromagnetic energy that includes a first electromagnetic resonator receiving energy from an external power supply, said first resonator having a resonant frequency ω | 04-29-2010 |
20100109445 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEMS - Described herein are improved capabilities for a source resonator having a Q-factor Q | 05-06-2010 |
20100117455 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER USING COUPLED RESONATORS - Described herein are embodiments of transmitting power wirelessly that includes driving a high-Q non-radiative resonator at a value near its resonant frequency to produce a magnetic field output, said non-radiative-resonator formed of a combination of resonant parts, including at least an inductive part formed by a wire loop, and a capacitor part that is separate from a material forming the inductive part, and maintaining at least one characteristic of said resonator such that its usable range has a usable distance over which power can be received, which distance is set by a detuning effect when a metallic structure gets too close to said resonator. | 05-13-2010 |
20100117456 | APPLICATIONS OF WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER USING COUPLED ANTENNAS - Described herein are embodiments of transmitting power wirelessly that include driving a high-Q non-radiative resonator at a value near its resonant frequency to produce a magnetic field output, said non-radiative-resonator formed of a combination of resonant parts, including at least an inductive part formed by a wire loop, and a capacitor part that is separate from a material forming the inductive part, and maintaining at least one characteristic of said resonator such that its usable range has a usable distance over which power can be received, which-distance is set by a detuning effect when a-second resonator gets too close to said resonator. | 05-13-2010 |
20100123353 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER WITH HIGH-Q FROM MORE THAN ONE SOURCE - Described herein are embodiments of a source high-Q resonator, optionally coupled to an energy source, a second source high-Q resonator, optionally coupled to an energy source, and a third high-Q resonator, optionally coupled to an energy drain, where at least one of the source resonators and the third resonator may be coupled to transfer electromagnetic energy from at least one of the said source resonators to said third resonator. | 05-20-2010 |
20100123354 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER WITH HIGH-Q DEVICES AT VARIABLE DISTANCES - Described herein are embodiments of a source high-Q resonator, optionally coupled to an energy source, and a second high-Q resonator, optionally coupled to an energy drain that may be located a variable distance from the source resonator. The source resonator and the second resonator may be coupled to transfer electromagnetic energy from said source resonator to said second resonator over a distance D that is smaller than each of the resonant wavelengths λ | 05-20-2010 |
20100123355 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER WITH HIGH-Q SUB-WAVELENGTH RESONATORS - Described herein are embodiments of transferring electromagnetic energy that includes a first electromagnetic resonator structure receiving energy from an external power supply, said first resonator structure may have a first mode with a resonant frequency ω | 05-20-2010 |
20100127573 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER OVER A DISTANCE AT HIGH EFFICIENCY - Described herein are embodiments of a source resonator optionally coupled to an energy source, and a second resonator, optionally coupled to an energy drain that may be located a distance from the source resonator. The source resonator and the second resonator may be coupled to provide κ/sqrt(Γ | 05-27-2010 |
20100127574 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER WITH HIGH-Q AT HIGH EFFICIENCY - Described herein are embodiments of a source high-Q resonator optionally coupled to an energy source, and a second high-Q resonator, optionally coupled to an energy drain that may be located a distance from the source resonator. The source resonator and the second resonator may be coupled to provide Γ/sqrt(Γ | 05-27-2010 |
20100127575 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER WITH HIGH-Q TO MORE THAN ONE DEVICE - Described herein are embodiments of a source high-Q resonator, optionally coupled to an energy source, a second high-Q resonator, optionally coupled to an energy drain that may be located a distance from the source resonator. A third high-Q resonator, optionally coupled to an energy drain that may be located a distance from the source resonator. The source resonator and at least one of the second resonator and third resonator may be coupled to transfer electromagnetic energy from said source resonator to said at least one of the second resonator and third resonator. | 05-27-2010 |
20100133918 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER OVER VARIABLE DISTANCES BETWEEN RESONATORS OF SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR RESONANT FREQUENCIES - Described herein are embodiments of a first resonator, with a resonant frequency f | 06-03-2010 |
20100133919 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER ACROSS VARIABLE DISTANCES WITH HIGH-Q CAPACITIVELY-LOADED CONDUCTING-WIRE LOOPS - Described herein are embodiments of at least one source resonator coupled to an energy source generating an oscillating near field region, and at least one device resonator optionally coupled to an electronic device located at a variable distance within the at least one source resonator's near-field region, where at least two of the resonators comprise high-Q capacitively-loaded conducting-wire loops. | 06-03-2010 |
20100133920 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER ACROSS A DISTANCE TO A MOVING DEVICE - Described herein are embodiments of a first resonator coupled to an energy source generating an oscillating near field region, and a second resonator optionally coupled to an energy drain and moving freely within the near field region of the first resonator. The first resonator and the second resonator may be coupled to transfer electromagnetic energy from said first resonator to said second resonator as the second resonator moves freely within the near field region, and where the region may include distances greater than the characteristic size of the smaller of the first resonator and the second resonator. | 06-03-2010 |
20100141042 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEMS - Described herein are improved capabilities for a source resonator having a Q-factor Q | 06-10-2010 |
20100148589 | EFFICIENT NEAR-FIELD WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER USING ADIABATIC SYSTEM VARIATIONS - Disclosed is a method for transferring energy wirelessly including transferring energy wirelessly from a first resonator structure to an intermediate resonator structure, wherein the coupling rate between the first resonator structure and the intermediate resonator structure is κ | 06-17-2010 |
20100164296 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER USING VARIABLE SIZE RESONATORS AND SYSTEM MONITORING - Described herein are improved configurations for a wireless power transfer system with at least one adjustable magnetic resonator that may include a first magnetic resonator with a plurality of differently sized inductive elements, at least one power and control circuit configured to selectively connect to at least one of the plurality of differently sized inductive elements, one or more additional magnetic resonators separated from the first magnetic resonator, and measurement circuitry to measure at least one parameter of a wireless power transfer between the first magnetic resonator and the one or more additional magnetic resonators. One or more connections between the plurality of differently sized inductive elements and the at least one power and control circuit may be configured to change an effective size of the first magnetic resonator according to the at least one parameter measured by the measurement circuitry. | 07-01-2010 |
20100164297 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER USING CONDUCTING SURFACES TO SHAPE FIELDS AND REDUCE LOSS - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a method and system comprising a source resonator optionally coupled to an energy source and a second resonator located a distance from the source resonator, where the source resonator and the second resonator are coupled to provide near-field wireless energy transfer among the source resonator and the second resonator and where the field of at least one of the source resonator and the second resonator is shaped using a conducting surface to avoid a loss-inducing object. | 07-01-2010 |
20100164298 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER USING MAGNETIC MATERIALS TO SHAPE FIELD AND REDUCE LOSS - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a method and system comprising a source resonator optionally coupled to an energy source and a second resonator located a distance from the source resonator, where the source resonator and the second resonator are coupled to provide near-field wireless energy transfer among the source resonator and the second resonator and where the field of at least one of the source resonator and the second resonator is shaped using a magnetic material to avoid a loss-inducing object. | 07-01-2010 |
20100171368 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER WITH FREQUENCY HOPPING - Described herein are improved capabilities for a source resonator having a Q-factor Q | 07-08-2010 |
20100171370 | MAXIMIZING POWER YIELD FROM WIRELESS POWER MAGNETIC RESONATORS - Described herein are embodiments of a wireless power transmitter device for transmitting power to at least one high-Q resonator that includes a first portion, formed of a high-Q magnetic resonator, and a high frequency generation system, having a number of components, wherein at least one of said components is formed using a process which creates nanoscale features. | 07-08-2010 |
20100181844 | HIGH EFFICIENCY AND POWER TRANSFER IN WIRELESS POWER MAGNETIC RESONATORS - Described herein are embodiments of a wireless power system that include a signal generator, having a connection to a source of power, and which creates a substantially unmodulated signal at a first frequency, a transmitting high-Q resonator, generating a magnetic field having said first frequency and based on power created by said signal generator, a receiving high-Q resonator, receiving a magnetic power signal created by said transmitting resonator, said receiving resonator being a distance greater than 1 m spaced from said transmitting resonator, and a load receiving part, receiving power from said receiving resonator, wherein a transfer efficiency between said transmitting resonator and said receiving resonator is greater than 25% at 1 m of distance between said transmitting resonator and said receiving resonator. | 07-22-2010 |
20100187911 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER OVER DISTANCES TO A MOVING DEVICE - Described herein are embodiments of a source resonator coupled to an energy source generating an oscillating near field region; and at least one device resonator optionally coupled to at least one energy drain and freely moving within the near field region of the source resonator. The source resonator and the at least one device resonator may be coupled to transfer electromagnetic energy wirelessly from said source resonator to said at least one device resonator as the at least one device resonator moves freely within the near field region, where the source resonator and the at least one device resonator may be coupled to provide κ/sqrt(Γ | 07-29-2010 |
20100201205 | BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF MAGNETIC POWER TRANSFER - Described herein are embodiments of forming a wireless power transfer system which uses at least two high-Q magnetically resonant elements, and which have values which are set to acceptable levels of electric and magnetic field strength and radiated power. | 08-12-2010 |
20100207458 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER OVER A DISTANCE WITH DEVICES AT VARIABLE DISTANCES - Described herein are embodiments of a source resonator, optionally coupled to an energy source, and a second resonator, which may be optionally coupled to an energy drain, located a variable distance from the source resonator. The source resonator and the second resonator may be coupled to transfer electromagnetic energy from said source resonator to said second resonator over a distance D that is smaller than each of the resonant wavelengths λ | 08-19-2010 |
20100225175 | WIRELESS POWER BRIDGE - Described herein are embodiments of forming a wireless power transfer system which include locating a source high-Q resonator on one side of a solid object, where the solid object may be an object from the group consisting of a solid non-conducting wall, or a solid non-conducting window, locating a receiving high-Q resonator on the other side of the solid object, aligning a first position of the source resonator with a second position of the receiving resonator, and using the source resonator to create a magnetic field, and using the receiving resonator to receive the magnetic field, and to produce an output that includes power based on said receiving the magnetic field. | 09-09-2010 |
20100231053 | WIRELESS POWER RANGE INCREASE USING PARASITIC RESONATORS - Described herein are embodiments of a system that includes a first system including a high-Q resonator of a first size, transmitting wireless power via a magnetic field; and a repeater high-Q resonator, of a second size, transmitting said wireless power in an area. | 09-16-2010 |
20100237706 | WIRELESS POWER SYSTEM AND PROXIMITY EFFECTS - Described herein are embodiments of a wireless power transmission system which includes a wireless source high-Q resonator and power supply, said power supply generating signals at a first frequency, and said high-Q resonator having an inductor formed by a wire, a capacitive part, and said inductive part and capacitive part being resonant with said first frequency, and said resonator having at least one component that renders it resistant to anything other than large metallic structures in its vicinity. | 09-23-2010 |
20100237707 | INCREASING THE Q FACTOR OF A RESONATOR - Described herein are embodiments of a transmitter system for transmitting wireless electrical power, that includes a source which creates an output electrical signal having a specified frequency, a coupling part, directly connected to said source, said coupling part formed of a first loop of wire which is matched for optimal power transfer to said source, and a high-Q magnetic resonator part, spaced from said coupling part such that it is not directly connected to said coupling part, but magnetically coupled to a magnetic field created by said coupling part, receiving power wirelessly from said coupling part, and said high-Q magnetic resonator part creating a magnetic field based on said power that is wirelessly received, said high-Q magnetic resonator formed of an wire coil having an inductance L, and a capacitance C, and said resonator part having an LC value which is substantially resonant with said specified frequency. | 09-23-2010 |
20100237708 | TRANSMITTERS AND RECEIVERS FOR WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for receiving magnetic transmission of power from at least a first high-Q resonator, comprising a wire loop high-Q resonator, having a wire formed into at least one loop forming an inductance and having a capacitance, the wire loop resonator having an LC value tuned for receiving a magnetic field of a first specified frequency, and producing an output based on receiving the magnetic field that includes electrical power. The wire loop resonator may include a first part associated with the wire loop resonator which increases the coupling between the first high-Q resonator and the wire loop portion of said resonator without increasing the radius of the wire loop resonator. | 09-23-2010 |
20100253152 | LONG RANGE LOW FREQUENCY RESONATOR - Described herein are embodiments of a wireless power transmitter system for transmitting power to at least one high-Q resonator that includes a connection to a source of line power, a modulating part, which converts said line power to create a first frequency of lower than 1 MHz, and a transmitter part, including a transmitting high-Q resonator formed of a conductive loop with a capacitor that brings said high-Q resonator to resonance at said first frequency, and which produces a magnetic field based on said source of line power, said transmitter part having a Q factor at said frequency, where said Q factor is at least 300. | 10-07-2010 |
20100259108 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER USING REPEATER RESONATORS - Described herein are improved configurations for a lighting system with wireless power transfer that includes a source high-Q magnetic resonator coupled to a power source and generating an oscillating magnetic field, at least one device high-Q magnetic resonator configured to convert said oscillating magnetic field to electrical energy used to power a light coupled to the at least one device resonator, and at least one repeater resonator, larger than the device resonator, wherein the repeater resonator is positioned further from the source resonator than the device resonator and improves the power transfer efficiency between the source resonator and the device resonator. | 10-14-2010 |
20100264745 | RESONATORS FOR WIRELESS POWER APPLICATIONS - Described herein are embodiments of a receiving assembly for a mobile device for receiving power wirelessly from at least one high-Q resonator that includes a receiving high-Q resonator part, tuned to magnetic resonance at a specified frequency, said receiving resonator part including a conductive loop extending around space and material not exceeding the size of the mobile device, and said receiving resonator part including a capacitive structure coupled to said conductive loop; and at least one mobile electronic item, powered by power that is wirelessly received by said receiving high-Q resonator part. | 10-21-2010 |
20100277005 | WIRELESS POWERING AND CHARGING STATION - Described herein are embodiments of a system for receiving wireless power from a high-Q resonator that include a base for a portable device, having surfaces that are shaped to mechanically hold to outer surfaces of a portable device, and having a high-Q magnetic resonator therein, said resonator formed of a coil portion in series with a capacitive portion, said resonator having an LC value which is tuned to a specified frequency. | 11-04-2010 |
20100327660 | RESONATORS AND THEIR COUPLING CHARACTERISTICS FOR WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER VIA MAGNETIC COUPLING - Described herein are embodiments of a method of forming a wireless power system that includes first optimizing a first parameter of wireless power transmission between at least one high-Q source resonator and at least one high-Q receiver resonator and second optimizing a second parameter of said wireless power transmission. | 12-30-2010 |
20100327661 | PACKAGING AND DETAILS OF A WIRELESS POWER DEVICE - Described herein are embodiments of a wireless power transmitter for transmitting power to at least one high-Q resonator that includes a high-Q magnetic resonator, a transmit system that creates a driving signal at a frequency that is substantially resonant with said magnetic resonator, and a current sensor, sensing an amount of current that flows through said magnetic resonator and creates a current sense signal indicative thereof and wherein said signal indicative of current is used by said transmit system to change said driving signal based on a characteristic of transmitting by said magnetic resonator. | 12-30-2010 |
20110012431 | RESONATORS FOR WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER - Described herein are embodiments of a method for receiving power wirelessly from at least one high-Q resonator that include integrating a high-Q resonator element in an electronic device, said high-Q resonator element including an inductive part wound around a magnetic material, said resonator element including a first coil portion which is connected in series with a capacitor to form an LC resonant circuit that may be resonant with an applied magnetic driving signal, and also including a second coil portion wound around a magnetic material, and inductively coupled to said first coil portion and receiving power wirelessly using said resonator element, at a frequency that is substantially resonant with a value determined according to said LC resonant circuit and producing an output using said coil portion to drive said electronic device. | 01-20-2011 |
20110018361 | TUNING AND GAIN CONTROL IN ELECTRO-MAGNETIC POWER SYSTEMS - Described herein are embodiments of a magnetic power coupling system that includes at least one high-Q receiver resonator, configured to receive a magnetic signal within a near field of at least one other high-Q resonator that conveys power therein, and converts said magnetic signal into power, and produces a power output, said receiver including a connection to a load, wherein said connection allows coupling of said power to said load, wherein said receiver creates a signal, said signal representing at least one characteristic of the power coupling, and wherein said characteristic of the power coupling changes based on environmental conditions. | 01-27-2011 |
20110025131 | PACKAGING AND DETAILS OF A WIRELESS POWER DEVICE - Described herein are embodiments of a wireless power system that includes at least a first high-Q magnetic resonator including an inductor having a variable inductance and a capacitor, having a variable capacitance; and a power conversion circuit, coupled to said first magnetic resonator, and exchanging power wirelessly with at least a second high-Q magnetic resonator, said circuit determining a measure of wireless power transfer, and producing a control signal indicative of said measure, and providing said control signal to said first magnetic resonator, and wherein said magnetic resonator adjusts at least one of said inductor and said capacitor value based on said signal. | 02-03-2011 |
20110043046 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER WITH HIGH-Q CAPACITIVELY LOADED CONDUCTING LOOPS - Described herein are embodiments of a source resonant structure and a device resonant structure, the structures may be capable of performing wireless near-field energy transfer when separated a distance D from each other, where the absolute value of the difference of said angular frequencies w | 02-24-2011 |
20110043047 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER USING FIELD SHAPING TO REDUCE LOSS - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a method and system comprising a source resonator optionally coupled to an energy source and a second resonator located a distance from the source resonator, where the source resonator and the second resonator are coupled to provide near-field wireless energy transfer among the source resonator and the second resonator and where the field of at least one of the source resonator and the second resonator is shaped to avoid a loss-inducing object. | 02-24-2011 |
20110043048 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER USING OBJECT POSITIONING FOR LOW LOSS - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a method and system comprising a source resonator optionally coupled to an energy source and a second resonator located a distance from the source resonator, where the source resonator and the second resonator are coupled to provide near-field wireless energy transfer among the source resonator and the second resonator and where a loss inducing object is positioned to minimize loss in at least one resonator. | 02-24-2011 |
20110043049 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER WITH HIGH-Q RESONATORS USING FIELD SHAPING TO IMPROVE K - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a method and system comprising a source resonator optionally coupled to an energy source and a second resonator located a distance from the source resonator, where the source resonator and the second resonator are coupled to provide near-field wireless energy transfer among the source resonator and the second resonator and where the field of at least one of the source resonator and the second resonator is shaped to avoid a loss-inducing object. | 02-24-2011 |
20110049996 | WIRELESS DESKTOP IT ENVIRONMENT - Described herein are embodiments of a wireless power transmitting system for transmitting power to a high-Q magnetic resonator that includes a desktop component and a high-Q magnetic resonator, formed of an inductive loop and a capacitor, said magnetic resonator integrated into the desktop component. | 03-03-2011 |
20110049998 | WIRELESS DELIVERY OF POWER TO A FIXED-GEOMETRY POWER PART - Described herein are embodiments of an electronic system that includes a substrate, having a plurality of power consuming elements thereon, said power consuming elements arranged in a fixed geometry on said substrate, and at least a plurality of said power consuming elements including at least one high-Q wireless power receiving element, that wirelessly receives power that is sent thereto from at least one high-Q wireless power source element, and uses said power which is wirelessly received, to power said power consuming elements, wherein at least one of said power consuming elements receives power separately from at least another of said power consuming elements, and wherein each of said power consuming elements operates substantially simultaneously, and wherein at least one of said power consuming elements has an output connected to another of said power consuming elements. | 03-03-2011 |
20110140544 | ADAPTIVE WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF - Described herein are embodiments of a method that includes coupling a high-Q resonator of a transmitter and a high-Q resonator of a receiver together by a common inductance of the transmitter and the receiver; and adjusting the transmitter, the receiver, or both, to control power transmitted wirelessly between the transmitter and the receiver. | 06-16-2011 |
20110148219 | SHORT RANGE EFFICIENT WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER - Described herein are embodiments of an electronic system that includes a magnetically coupled resonance system, that includes a first surface against which devices to be provided with power are located, and providing power to said devices on said first surface, and providing power to other devices that are not on said first surface, each of said devices receiving said power using magnetically coupled resonance between at least one high-Q source magnetic resonator adjacent to said first surface, and a high-Q device magnetic resonator in at least one device. | 06-23-2011 |
20110162895 | NONCONTACT ELECTRIC POWER RECEIVING DEVICE, NONCONTACT ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMITTING DEVICE, NONCONTACT ELECTRIC POWER FEEDING SYSTEM, AND ELECTRICALLY POWERED VEHICLE - Described herein are embodiments of a noncontact electric power receiving high-Q device magnetic resonator for an electrically powered vehicle that includes an electric power receiving high-Q magnetic resonator for receiving electric power from another magnetic resonator, which receives electric power from a power source to generate an electromagnetic field, by resonating with said another magnetic resonator through said electromagnetic field. | 07-07-2011 |
20110169339 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF LOAD DETECTION FOR A PLANAR WIRELESS POWER SYSTEM - Described herein are embodiments of a method of determining information regarding power delivered to a high-Q resonator for a planar wireless power transfer system that includes delivering power to a high-Q resonator, measuring a voltage across a capacitor in said high-Q resonator and determining information regarding power delivered to said high-Q resonator. | 07-14-2011 |
20110181122 | WIRELESSLY POWERED SPEAKER - Described herein are embodiments of a transmitter that includes a modulation circuit configured to modulate a power carrier signal with an information signal to form a modulated signal; and a high-Q resonator configured to couple with a high-Q resonator of a receiver, wherein the resonator is configured to transmit the modulated signal wirelessly to the resonator of the receiver. | 07-28-2011 |
20110193416 | 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. | 08-11-2011 |
20110198939 | FLAT, ASYMMETRIC, AND E-FIELD CONFINED WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF - Described herein are embodiments of a transmitter that includes a substantially two-dimensional high-Q resonator structure including a flat coil; and an impedance-matching structure operably connected to the resonator structure, the transmitter configured to transmit power wirelessly to another high-Q resonator. | 08-18-2011 |
20110221278 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - Described herein are embodiments of a power supply system that includes a power supply coil and a power supply-side resonance coil that are provided at a facility, a power receiving coil and a power receiving-side resonance coil that are provided for a mobile unit, a power supply-side information exchange unit, a power receiving-side information exchange unit, and an adjustment unit that adjusts a relative position of the power supply coil with respect to the power supply-side resonance coil and a relative position of the power receiving coil with respect to the power receiving-side resonance coil on the basis of the information exchanged by the information exchange units. | 09-15-2011 |
20110227528 | ADAPTIVE MATCHING, TUNING, AND POWER TRANSFER OF WIRELESS POWER - Described herein are embodiments of a transmitter system for wireless power that may include a high-Q resonator that may include an inductive element and a capacitor that are collectively magnetically resonant at a first frequency, and a coupling loop assembly, that may include a first coupling loop part adjustably connected to said high-Q resonator. Another embodiment of the transmitter system for wireless power may include a first high-Q magnetic resonator that may include an inductive element and a capacitor that are collectively magnetically resonant at a first frequency, said first high-Q magnetic resonator positioned for wirelessly supplying power to devices on the ground. | 09-22-2011 |
20110227530 | WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION FOR PORTABLE WIRELESS POWER CHARGING - Described herein are embodiments of a portable wireless power charger that includes a charging region including a high-Q source magnetic resonator configured to generate a magnetic near-field for coupling of wireless power to a wireless powered device including a high-Q receiver magnetic resonator, the high-Q source magnetic resonator substantially disposed around a perimeter of the charging region, and a cable for feeding input power to the high-Q source magnetic resonator. | 09-22-2011 |
20110241618 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for methods and systems for wireless power transmission utilizing high-Q resonators, where the resonators may resonate with an unmodulated carrier frequency, may be formed in a loop of conducting ribbon, may include an efficiency monitor, may provide for varying the amount of power transferred wirelessly, and applies a magnetic resonance phenomenon between a source and destination side resonator. | 10-06-2011 |
20120068549 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE ENHANCEMENT - Disclosed is an apparatus for use in wireless energy transfer, which includes a first resonator structure configured for energy transfer with a second resonator structure over a distance D larger than characteristic sizes, L | 03-22-2012 |
20120086284 | WIRELESS TRANSMISSION OF SOLAR GENERATED POWER - A wireless power source station includes a solar panel generating an output DC voltage, power and control circuitry that receives the output DC voltage and generates an electronic drive signal at a frequency, f, and a source magnetic resonator that generates an oscillating magnetic near field in response to the electronic drive signal for providing power to electronic devices in a region around the solar panel. | 04-12-2012 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
20120112691 | 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 frequency of at least one electromagnetic resonator is selected to prevent transfer of power to unauthorized devices. | 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 |
20120153732 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR COMPUTER PERIPHERAL APPLICATIONS - Described herein are improved configurations for wireless power transfer for computer peripherals, including a source magnetic resonator, integrated into a source station and connected to a power source and power and control circuitry; 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 where the quality factors of the source and device resonators, Q | 06-21-2012 |
20120153733 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEMS - Described herein are improved capabilities for a source resonator having a Q-factor Q | 06-21-2012 |
20120153734 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER USING CONDUCTING SURFACES TO SHAPE FIELD AND IMPROVE K - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a method and system comprising a source resonator optionally coupled to an energy source and a second resonator located a distance from the source resonator, where the source resonator and the second resonator are coupled to provide near-field wireless energy transfer among the source resonator and the second resonator, and where the field of at least one of the source resonator and the second resonator is shaped using conducting surfaces to increase the coupling factor among the resonators. | 06-21-2012 |
20120153735 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER WITH HIGH-Q RESONATORS USING FIELD SHAPING TO IMPROVE K - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a method and system comprising a source resonator optionally coupled to an energy source and a second resonator located a distance from the source resonator, where the source resonator has Q>100 and the second resonator has Q>100, the source resonator and the second resonator are coupled to provide near-field wireless energy transfer among the source resonator and the second resonator, and the field of at least one of the source resonator and the second resonator is shaped using magnetic materials to increase the coupling factor among the resonators. | 06-21-2012 |
20120153736 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER USING OBJECT POSITIONING FOR IMPROVED K - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a method and system comprising a source resonator optionally coupled to an energy source and a second resonator located a distance from the source resonator, where the source resonator and the second resonator are coupled to provide near-field wireless energy transfer among the source resonator and the second resonator, and where a loss inducing object is positioned to increase the coupling the coupling factor among the resonators. | 06-21-2012 |
20120153737 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER OVER DISTANCE USING FIELD SHAPING TO IMPROVE THE COUPLING FACTOR - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a method and system comprising a first resonator optionally coupled to an energy source and a second resonator located a variable distance from the source resonator and not connected by any wires to the first resonator, where the first resonator and the second resonator are coupled to provide near-field wireless energy transfer among the first resonator and the second resonator, and where the field of at least one of the first resonator and the second resonator is shaped to increase the coupling factor among the resonators. | 06-21-2012 |
20120153738 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER ACROSS VARIABLE DISTANCES USING FIELD SHAPING WITH MAGNETIC MATERIALS TO IMPROVE THE COUPLING FACTOR - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a method and system comprising a first resonator coupled to an energy source generating a field having magnetic material, and a second resonator located a variable distance from the source resonator having magnetic material and not connected by any wire or shared magnetic material to the first resonator, where the source resonator and the second resonator are coupled to provide near-field wireless energy transfer among the source resonator and the second resonator, and where the field of at least one of the source resonator and the second resonator is shaped using magnetic materials to increase the coupling factor among the resonators. | 06-21-2012 |
20120153893 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR SUPPLYING POWER AND HEAT TO A DEVICE - Described herein are improved capabilities for a source resonator having a Q-factor Q | 06-21-2012 |
20120184338 | INTEGRATED REPEATERS FOR CELL PHONE APPLICATIONS - A wireless power receiving system for a mobile electronic device that includes a high-Q repeater resonator comprising at least an inductor and a capacitor and having a Q-factor Q1. The inductor of the repeater resonator is enclosed in a removable sleeve of the mobile electronic. The system also includes a high-Q device resonator comprising at least an inductor and a capacitor and having a Q-factor Q2. The device resonator is integrated in the mobile device and electrically connected to the mobile electronic device, and the square root of the product Q1 and Q2 is greater than 100. | 07-19-2012 |
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 |
20120228953 | TUNABLE WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR FURNITURE APPLICATIONS - A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply includes, a load, 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, 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, and wherein the first electromagnetic resonator is disposed in an item of furniture. | 09-13-2012 |
20120228954 | TUNABLE WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR CLOTHING APPLICATIONS - A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply includes, a load, 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, 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, and wherein the first electromagnetic resonator is disposed in an item of clothing. | 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 |
20120235504 | TUNABLE WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR SENSORS - A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply includes, a load associated with a sensor and configured to power a sensor, 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 |
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 |
20120248884 | WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS - Described herein are embodiments of a wireless power receiver that includes a receive high-Q resonator configured to receive wireless power from a magnetic near field, the receive high-Q resonator that may include a first resonator and a second resonator wirelessly coupled to the first resonator. The wireless power receiver may be included in a non-contact power transmission apparatus that includes a resonance system, which may include a primary coil to which an oscillating voltage from a source is applied, a primary-side resonance coil, a secondary-side resonance coil, and a secondary coil to which a load is connected, wherein the impedance of the primary coil is set such that the output impedance of the oscillating source and the input impedance of the resonance system are matched to each other. | 10-04-2012 |
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 |
20120280765 | 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. | 11-08-2012 |
20130020878 | WIRELESS POWER COMPONENT SELECTION - Described herein are improved configurations for a wireless power transfer. The parameters of components of resonators in a system are calculated and adjusted. Some adjustments are performed using a temporary matching resistor chosen to simulate the loading of at least one additional resonator. | 01-24-2013 |
20130033118 | TUNABLE WIRELESS POWER ARCHITECTURES - Described herein are improved configurations for a wireless power transfer. The parameters of components of the wireless energy transfer system are adjusted to control the power delivered to the load at the device. The power output of the source amplifier is controlled to maintain a substantially 50% duty cycle at the rectifier of the device. | 02-07-2013 |
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 |
20130159956 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER MODELING TOOL - A method includes defining and storing one or more attributes of a source resonator and a device resonator forming a system, defining and storing the interaction between the source resonator and the device resonator, modeling the electromagnetic performance of the system to derive one or more modeled values and utilizing the derived one or more modeled values to design an impedance matching network. | 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 |
20130181541 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER - Disclosed is an apparatus for use in wireless energy transfer, which includes a first resonator structure configured to transfer energy non-radiatively with a second resonator structure over a distance greater than a characteristic size of the second resonator structure. The non-radiative energy transfer is mediated by a coupling of a resonant field evanescent tail of the first resonator structure and a resonant field evanescent tail of the second resonator structure. | 07-18-2013 |
20130200716 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER RESONATOR KIT - Described herein are improved capabilities for a source resonator having a Q-factor Q | 08-08-2013 |
20130200721 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER WITH REDUCED FIELDS - A magnetic resonator includes an inductor comprising a conductive first loop having a first dipole moment and a conductive second loop having a second dipole moment wherein a direction of the first dipole moment is substantially opposite to a direction of the second dipole moment and at least one capacitor in series with at least one of the first loop and the second loop. | 08-08-2013 |
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 |
20140049118 | MULTIPLE CONNECTED RESONATORS WITH A SINGLE ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT - Described herein are systems, devices, and methods for a wireless energy transfer source that can support multiple wireless energy transfer techniques. A wireless energy source is configured to support wireless energy transfer techniques without requiring separate independent hardware for each technique. An amplifier is used to energize different energy transfer elements tuned for different frequencies. The impendence of each energy transfer element is configured such that only some of the energy transfer elements is active at a time. The different energy transfer elements and energy transfer techniques may be selectively activated using an amplifier without using active switches to select or activate different coils and/or resonators. | 02-20-2014 |
20140062211 | EFFICIENT NEAR-FIELD WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER USING ADIABATIC SYSTEM VARIATIONS - Disclosed is a method for transferring energy wirelessly including transferring energy wirelessly from a first resonator structure to an intermediate resonator structure, wherein the coupling rate between the first resonator structure and the intermediate resonator structure is κ | 03-06-2014 |
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 |
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