Beam power for local receivers
First Claim
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1. A power source configured to beam power to a receiving unit, comprising:
- a location unit configured to locate a receiving unit in need of power byinitiating contact with the receiving unit by broadcasting a signal indicative of its ability to supply power; and
receiving a request for power from the receiving unit in response to the broadcast signal; and
a power beaming unit configured to beam power to the receiving unit.
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Abstract
A beam power source transmits a signal indicating power availability, receives a request for power in response, and beams power in response to the request.
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325 Claims
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1. A power source configured to beam power to a receiving unit, comprising:
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a location unit configured to locate a receiving unit in need of power by initiating contact with the receiving unit by broadcasting a signal indicative of its ability to supply power; and receiving a request for power from the receiving unit in response to the broadcast signal; and a power beaming unit configured to beam power to the receiving unit. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 45, 46, 47, 48, 50, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57)
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- 10. The power source of claim 1, wherein the request for power from the receiving unit includes location information for the receiving unit. 11.-15. (canceled)
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118. A power receiver configured to receive power beamed from a power source, comprising:
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a signal receiver configured to detect a broadcast signal indicative of power availability; a transmission unit configured to transmit a request for power in response to the detected signal; and a power receiving unit configured to accept power beamed from a power source at an aperture.
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177. A method of transmitting power, comprising:
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initiating contact with a receiving unit by broadcasting a signal indicating an ability to supply power; receiving a request for power from the receiving unit in response to the broadcast signal; and beaming power to the receiving unit in response to the request.
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251. A method of transmitting power, comprising:
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broadcasting a signal indicating an ability to supply power; receiving a request for power from a receiving unit in response to the broadcast signal; and determining whether to beam power to the receiving unit in response to the request.
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269. A method of receiving power, comprising:
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receiving an initial broadcast signal indicating an ability of a power source to supply power; transmitting a request for power in response to the broadcast signal; and receiving beamed power in response to the request.
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324. A power source configured to beam power to a receiving unit, comprising:
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a power beaming unit configured to beam optical power; and a location unit configured to locate a receiving unit in need of power by receiving a radio frequency signal requesting power from the receiving unit; locating an optical beam path from the power beaming unit to the receiving unit; and transmitting a response to the optical signal indicating a willingness to transmit power.
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325. A power source configured to beam power to a receiving unit, comprising:
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a location unit configured to locate a receiving unit in need of power by receiving an internet communication requesting power from the receiving unit; and transmitting a response to the optical signal indicating a willingness to transmit power; and a power beaming unit configured to beam power to the receiving unit.
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