Inductive power adapter
First Claim
1. An apparatus for transmitting inductive energy to a power adapter in proximity thereof, the power adapter 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 power adapter;
a processor unit operatively coupled to the memory; and
a transmission element operatively coupled to the processor unit so as to provide the inductive energy to the power adapter; and
a housing for enclosing the memory and processor unit therein.
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Abstract
An inductive power systems transfers energy by inductively coupling a source coil on a power source to a receiver coil on a power portion of a power adapter. The source current is received in the power adapter and converted to direct current for transmission to a computer system. Wireless communication between a power source and the power adapter is provided. A wireless communication arrangement provides for authentication of devices that are allowed by a source to be powered.
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27 Claims
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1. An apparatus for transmitting inductive energy to a power adapter in proximity thereof, the power adapter 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 power adapter;
a processor unit operatively coupled to the memory; and
a transmission element operatively coupled to the processor unit so as to provide the inductive energy to the power adapter; 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 and for processing data communications with a computer system;
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 housing for enclosing the memory, the processor unit, and the power supply therein. - 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 power adapter, comprising the step of:
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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 readable medium having computer executable instructions thereon for performing steps comprising:
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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 (23, 24, 25)
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26. A computer system, comprising:
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a processor;
a display coupled to the processor; and
a memory coupled to the processor, the memory configured to store computer executable instructions, wherein said instructions cause the computer system to perform the following steps;
receiving an event relevant to inductively powering a power adapter; and
responsive to said receiving, adjusting a portion of a display to indicate said event. - View Dependent Claims (27)
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