Inductive battery charger
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1. An apparatus for transmitting inductive energy to a battery charger assembly in proximity thereof, the battery charger assembly including a microprocessor for processing data relevant to the inductive energy, the apparatus comprising:
- a memory for storing computer readable instructions relevant to providing inductive energy to a battery charger assembly;
a processor unit operatively coupled to the memory;
a transmission element operatively coupled to the processor unit so as to provide the inductive energy to the battery charger assembly; and
a housing for enclosing the memory and processor unit therein.
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Abstract
An inductive charging system transfers energy by inductively coupling a source coil on a power source to a receiver coil for a battery charger. Source current may be received in the battery charger and converted for charging a battery pack. A wireless communication arrangement may also provide for authentication of devices that are allowed by the source to be powered or otherwise charged.
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27 Claims
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1. An apparatus for transmitting inductive energy to a battery charger assembly in proximity thereof, the battery charger assembly including a microprocessor for processing data relevant to the inductive energy, the apparatus comprising:
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a memory for storing computer readable instructions relevant to providing inductive energy to a battery charger assembly;
a processor unit operatively coupled to the memory;
a transmission element operatively coupled to the processor unit so as to provide the inductive energy to the battery charger assembly; and
a housing for enclosing the memory and processor unit therein. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An apparatus configured for receiving inductive energy, comprising:
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a memory for storing computer readable data relevant to receiving the inductive energy;
a processor unit for processing the computer readable data;
a coil configured for receiving inductive energy;
a power supply operatively coupled to the processor unit and the coil;
the power supply configured to output a direct current responsive to the inductive energy; and
a connector for operatively receiving a portion of a battery pack for logical communications with the processor unit. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A computer implemented method of providing inductive energy to a battery charger assembly, the method comprising the steps of:
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at the battery charger assembly, wirelessly receiving a polling message from a source;
transmitting a request for power to the source; and
receiving inductive power from the source. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A computer apparatus, comprising:
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a processor; and
a memory for storing computer readable instructions that, when executed by said processor, cause the computer to perform the steps of;
receiving a polling message from a source;
transmitting a request for power to the source; and
providing an indication to a battery pack of receiving inductive power from the source. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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