Systems and Methods for Wireless Power
First Claim
1. A rechargeable battery system for receiving wireless power comprising:
- an antenna for receiving wireless energy;
a harvesting module for converting wireless energy into power;
an energy storage module configured for recharging at least a first rechargeable battery while simultaneously providing power to a device from a second battery; and
,a power receiver control module for controlling said recharging and providing power operations, said power receiver control module being implemented partially within a rechargeable batter and also being configured for making electrical connection with said device.
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Abstract
The present invention is a wireless power system which includes components which can be recharged by harvesting wireless power, wireless power transmitters for transmitting the power, and devices which are powered from the components. Features such as temperature monitoring, tiered network protocols including both data and power communication, and power management strategies related to both charging and non-charging operations, are used to improve performance of the wireless network. Rechargeable batteries which are configured to be recharged using wireless power have unique components specifically tailored for recharging operations rather than for providing power to a device. A wireless power supply for powering implanted devices benefits from an external patient controller which contains features for adjusting both power transmission and harvesting provided by other components of the wireless power network.
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15 Claims
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1. A rechargeable battery system for receiving wireless power comprising:
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an antenna for receiving wireless energy; a harvesting module for converting wireless energy into power; an energy storage module configured for recharging at least a first rechargeable battery while simultaneously providing power to a device from a second battery; and
,a power receiver control module for controlling said recharging and providing power operations, said power receiver control module being implemented partially within a rechargeable batter and also being configured for making electrical connection with said device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9)
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6. A rechargeable battery system 5 wherein said energy profile module is connected to the antenna.
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10. A rechargeable battery system for receiving wireless power comprising:
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A wireless rechargeable battery configured with at least one recharging surface configured for receiving power from a wireless-power harvesting device and for storing said power, said recharging surface being physically distinct from terminals used for communicating power from the battery to the device; A wireless-power harvesting device configured for sending power to the wireless rechargeable battery. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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