Patent application number | Description | Published |
20140354063 | TRACKING SURFACE FOR DETERMINING OPTIMAL CHARGING POSITION - The present disclosure describes a methodology for tracking position and orientation of one or more electronic devices, which may receive charge through wireless power transmission based on pocket-forming. This methodology may include one transmitter and at least one or more receivers, being the transmitter the source of energy and the receiver the device that is desired to charge or power. The transmitter may identify and locate the device to which the receiver is connected for subsequently charge and/or charge it. In order to increase charging and/or powering of electronic devices, a plurality of sensors may provide information determining the optimal position and/or orientation aimed to receive charge and/or power at the maximum available efficiency. | 12-04-2014 |
20140354221 | ANTENNA ARRANGEMENT FOR POCKET-FORMING - The present disclosure describes a plurality of antenna arrangements that may be suitable for wireless power transmission based on single or multiple pocket-forming. Single or multiple pocket-forming may include one transmitter and at least one or more receivers, being the transmitter the source of energy and the receiver the device that is desired to charge or power. The antenna arrangements may vary in size and geometry, and may operate as a single array, pair array, quad arrays or any other suitable arrangement, which may be designed in accordance with the desired application. | 12-04-2014 |
20140357309 | PROTOCOLS FOR WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION - The present disclosure provides control protocols for wireless power transmission. An embodiment is presented where wireless power transmission may be carried out through pocket-forming where at least one transmitter, which may further include at least one micro-controller for digital signal processing, and one receiver may be utilized. In addition, control protocols which can be used by a micro-controller for authenticating electronic devices requiring wireless power may be provided. Further, control protocols for delivering wireless power to electronic devices may be provided. Lastly, micro-controller may store powering statistics in a processor which may be useful for users and the like. | 12-04-2014 |
20140368048 | WIRELESS CHARGING WITH REFLECTORS - A wireless power transmission method may employ pocket forming in combination with one or more reflectors for redirecting the formation of pockets of energy towards one or more locations or electronic devices of interest. A transmitter can be purposely aimed at the reflector which can then redirect the transmitted RF waves towards a receiver embedded or operatively coupled to the electronic device. These reflectors can be installed in the room ceiling, walls, or floor, in relation to the position of the transmitter and the electronic device. Reflectors can be made of metallic materials capable of reflecting RF waves and can exhibit various configurations, shapes, sizes and surface textures, according to the application. | 12-18-2014 |
20140368161 | BATTERY LIFE OF PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - The present disclosure provides a method for improving battery life of electronic devices such as Bluetooth headsets, smart-watches among others running on small batteries, for example coin batteries. The method may include wireless power transmission through suitable techniques such as pocket-forming, while including receivers and capacitors in the aforementioned devices. Wirelessly charged capacitors may provide sufficient power on which devices may run, and thus, battery life of such electronic devices may be enhanced. | 12-18-2014 |
20140375253 | METHODOLOGY FOR MULTIPLE POCKET-FORMING - The present disclosure describes a methodology for wireless power transmission based on multiple pocket-forming. This methodology may include one transmitter and two or more receivers, being the transmitter the source of energy and the receivers the devices that are desired to charge or power. Both devices, the transmitter and receiver, may communicate to each other via a wireless protocol. By communicating to each other, the transmitter may identify and locate the devices to which the receivers are connected. and thereafter aim pockets of energy to each device in order to power them. | 12-25-2014 |
20140375255 | WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION WITH SELECTIVE RANGE - The present disclosure describes a methodology for wireless power transmission based on pocket-forming. This methodology may include one transmitter and at least one or more receivers, being the transmitter the source of energy and the receiver the device that is desired to charge or power. The transmitter may identify and locate the device to which the receiver is connected and thereafter aim pockets of energy to the device in order to power it. Pockets of energy may be generated through constructive and destructive interferences, which may create null-spaces and spots of pockets of energy ranged into one or more radii from transmitter. Such feature may enable wireless power transmission through a selective range, which may limit operation area of electronic devices and/or may avoid formation of pockets of energy near and/or over certain areas, objects and people. | 12-25-2014 |
20140376646 | HYBRID WI-FI AND POWER ROUTER TRANSMITTER - The present disclosure may provide an hybrid transmitter which may be used to provide wireless power transmission (WPT). In some embodiments, hybrid transmitters may include antenna elements designed to transmit WI-Fi signal or to function as power router which may function simultaneously. In other embodiments, hybrid transmitters may only transmit a single signal and a switch may change the operation mode. In addition, transmitters may include communications components which may allow for communication to various electronic equipment including phones, computers and others. | 12-25-2014 |
20150015192 | WIRELESS TRACKING POCKET-FORMING - The present disclosure describes a wireless tracking system for tracking the location of living beings or objects. This wireless tracking system may operate by using the wireless power transmission methodology which may include one transmitter and at least one or more receivers, being the transmitter the source of energy and the receiver the device that is desired to charge or power. Receivers and transmitters may include communications components to communicate between each other. Communication components may utilize wireless protocols which may have a unique identifier. The unique identifier may allow mapping, store and uploading information of devices a database located in public or private cloud-based service. A user may be able to access to information stored in database using user credentials, being able to access from any suitable device and place. Other elements may be adapted to wireless tracking system for obtaining more complete information about living beings or objects. | 01-15-2015 |
20150015194 | WIRELESS CHARGING AND POWERING OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN A VEHICLE - Configurations and methods of wireless power transmission for charging or powering one or more electronic devices inside a vehicle are disclosed. A transmitter capable of single or multiple pocket-forming may be connected to a car lighter, where this transmitter may include a circuitry module and an antenna array integrated within the transmitter, or operatively connected through a cable. This cable may allow the positioning of the antenna array in different locations inside the vehicle suitable for directing RF waves or pockets of energy towards one or more electronic devices. Transmitter's configuration can be accessed by one or more electronic devices through Bluetooth communication in order to set up charging or powering priorities. | 01-15-2015 |
20150015195 | PORTABLE WIRELESS CHARGING PAD - The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for improved wireless charging pads for charging and/or powering electronic devices. Such pads may not require a power chord for connecting to a main power supply, for example a wall outlet. In contrast, power may be delivered wireless to the foregoing pads through pocket-forming. A transmitter connected to a power source may deliver pockets of energy to the pads which through at least one embedded receiver may convert such pockets of energy to power. Lastly, the pads may power and/or charge electronic devices through suitable wireless power transmission techniques such as magnetic induction, electrodynamics induction or pocket-forming. | 01-15-2015 |
20150022008 | HOME BASE STATION FOR MULTIPLE ROOM COVERAGE WITH MULTIPLE TRANSMITTERS - The present disclosure may provide a wireless power system which may be used to provide wireless power transmission (WPT) while using suitable WPT techniques such as pocket-forming. Wireless power system may include a single base station which may be connected to several transmitters. Base station may manage operation of every transmitter in an independently manner or may operate them as a single transmitter. Connection between base station and transmitters may be achieved through a plurality of techniques including wired connections and wireless connections. In some embodiments, transmitters may include one or more antennas connected to at least one radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC). Base station may include at least one microcontroller and a power source. In other embodiments, transmitters may include a plurality of antennas, a plurality of RFIC or a plurality of controllers. In addition, transmitters may include communications components which may allow for communication to various electronic equipment including phones, computers and others. | 01-22-2015 |
20150022009 | METHOD FOR 3 DIMENSIONAL POCKET-FORMING - The present disclosure describes a methodology for wireless power transmission based on pocket-forming. The method includes a transmitter device capable of forming pockets of energy used by a receiver device to charge an electronic device such as a computers, cell phones, tablet and/or devices of the like. The method may include using an array of antennas at the transmitter to locate the position of a receiver device. The transmitter may identify the position of the device by capturing a signal from a receiving device using two subsets from the array of antennas. The subset of antennas may then be adjusted to form pockets of energy at the appropriate location of the receiving device. Previously stored data pertaining to each antenna in the array may serve to determine the proper adjustments for the entire array of antennas based on the results from the subsets used to capture the receivers signal. | 01-22-2015 |
20150022010 | WIRELESS CHARGING AND POWERING OF ELECTRONIC SENSORS IN A VEHICLE - Configurations and methods of wireless power transmission for charging or powering one or more electronic sensors or devices within a vehicle are disclosed. Wireless power transmission for powering or charging one or more electronic sensors or devices within a vehicle may include a transmitter capable of emitting RF waves for the generation of pockets of energy; and one or more electronic sensors or electronic devices operatively coupled or otherwise embedded with one or more receivers that may utilize these pockets of energy for charging or powering. Such sensors or electronic devices may range from tire pressure gauges, security alarm sensors, rear window defrosters to audio speakers. | 01-22-2015 |
20150028694 | POWER COUPLINGS IN TRANSMITTERS FOR WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION - The present disclosure may provide various electric transmitter arrangements which may be used to provide wireless power transmission (WPT) while using suitable WPT techniques such as pocket-forming. In some embodiments, transmitters may include one or more antennas connected to at least one radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) and one microcontroller. Transmitters may include communications components which may allow for communication to various electronic equipment including phones, computers and others. Transmitters for wireless power transmission may be feed by a power source, which may have suitable connection with transmitters through several power couplings, including screw caps for light sockets, cables, power plugs among others. Power couplings may depend on final application and user preferences. | 01-29-2015 |
20150029397 | TV WITH INTEGRATED WIRELESS POWER TRANSMITTER - Disclosed here is a TV system with an integrated wireless power transmitter. The wireless power transmitter enables the TV system to provide a power source in the form of pockets of energy. A wireless power receiver may be coupled to the electrical devices to receive an electrical power source and transfer it to the electrical device. The receivers in the devices may capture energy from the pockets of energy formed by the wireless transmitter component in the TV system in order to power an electrical device. | 01-29-2015 |
20150041459 | WIRELESS ELECTRICAL TEMPERATURE REGULATOR FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGES - A cup or plate for heating food or beverages is disclosed. The cup/plate contains a heating component, which may keep consumable goods, such as food and beverages at a desired temperature. An insulated external layer may be placed between the heating component and the external portion of the cup/plate. A wireless power receiver may be coupled to the heater component to receive an electrical power source and transfer it to the heater component. A transmitter element may form pockets of energy at the location of the different receivers to be used as power sources. | 02-12-2015 |
20150042264 | SOCIAL POWER SHARING FOR MOBILE DEVICES BASED ON POCKET-FORMING - The present disclosure provides a method for wirelessly sharing power within multiple mobile devices connected to a power sharing community network using a mobile device application. This method may provide an easy and effective way to wirelessly share power from a group of mobile devices to other mobile devices in need of charge, located within the same area, such as a train station, bus station, food courts, airport terminals, etc. The method may include wireless power transmission through suitable techniques such as pocket-forming. | 02-12-2015 |
20150042265 | WIRELESS POWERING OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES - The present invention describes a methodology for wireless power transmission based on pocket-forming. This methodology may include one transmitter and at least one or more receivers, being the transmitter the source of energy and the receiver the device that is desired to charge or power. Techniques for determining the location of devices including receivers may be disclosed. | 02-12-2015 |
20150076917 | WIRELESS POWER SUPPLY FOR LOGISTIC SERVICES - The present disclosure may provide an electric transmitter which may be used to provide wireless power transmission (WPT) while using suitable WPT techniques such as pocket-forming. Transmitter may operate as power source for electronic devices used in logistic devices such as, postal services, storage services, shipping services, pizza delivery and the like. Such logistics services may use wired power sources, which are not versatile because immobilize electronic devices while receive charge. In some embodiments, transmitters may include one or more antennas connected to at least one radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) and one microcontroller. In other embodiments, transmitters may include a plurality of antennas, a plurality of RFIC or a plurality of controllers. In addition, transmitters may include communications components which may allow for communication to various electronic equipment including phones, computers, GPS and others. | 03-19-2015 |
20150076927 | WIRELESS POWER SUPPLY FOR RESCUE DEVICES - The present disclosure may provide an electric transmitter which may he used to provide wireless power transmission (WPT) while using suitable WPT techniques such as pocket-forming. Transmitter may operate as power source for rescue devices where wired power sources are not feasible because local infrastructure may be damaged or destroyed. In some embodiments, transmitters may include one or more antennas connected to at least one radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) and one microcontroller. In other embodiments, transmitters may include a plurality of antennas, a plurality of RFIC or a plurality of controllers. In addition, transmitters may include communications components which may allow for communication to various electronic equipment including phones, computers, GPS and others. | 03-19-2015 |
20150077036 | WIRELESS POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR MILITARY APPLICATIONS - A wireless power distribution system for military applications is disclosed. The system includes a wireless power transmitter coupled with a power source. The transmitter may form pockets of energy using controlled radio frequencies. Electrical equipment coupled with an electronic receiver may utilize pockets of energy formed by the transmitter to charge or power the electrical equipment. The transmitter coupled with a power source may be used in a fixed position or may be carried in a vehicle for portability. | 03-19-2015 |
20150077037 | WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION UTILIZING ALTERNATE ENERGY SOURCES - The present disclosure describes a methodology for wireless power transmission based on pocket-forming. This methodology may include one transmitter and at least one or more receivers, being the transmitter the sender of energy and the receiver the device that is desired to charge or power. In the present disclosures, transmitters may utilize alternate sources of energy such as solar or wind power. Furthermore, transmitters, in some embodiments, may include a battery module for storing surplus energy. Lastly, a portable assembly for providing wireless power running on alternate sources of energy may be provided. | 03-19-2015 |