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ADAPTING PORTABLE ELECTRICAL DEVICES TO RECEIVE POWER WIRELESSLY

  • US 20120319500A1
  • Filed: 08/29/2012
  • Published: 12/20/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/16/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. Inductive power-receiving adapter for use with a portable electrical device to enable the device to receive power wirelessly by electromagnetic induction, the adapter comprising:

  • an inductive power-receiving element adapted to receive power wirelessly by electromagnetic induction from a transmitter of power when the element and transmitter are in proximity with one another;

    a first adapter connector for electrically connecting the inductive power-receiving element to a portable electrical device to deliver power received by the inductive power-receiving element to the portable electrical device;

    a second adapter connector for electrically connecting equipment to the inductive power-receiving adapter; and

    a pass-through connection for electrically connecting the first adapter connector and the second adapter connector, wherein the pass-through connection enables at least one of;

    power delivery from the equipment to the portable electrical device through the inductive power-receiving adapter; and

    communication between the equipment and the portable electrical device through the adapter.

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