INDUCTIVE CHARGING INCLUDING USE OF AFTER-MARKET ACCESSORIES
First Claim
1. A system for inductive charging including use of after-market accessories, comprising:
- a receiver coil or receiver associated with a mobile device, and provided as a separable or after-market accessory for use with the mobile device; and
wherein, when the mobile device is placed in proximity to a base unit having one or more charger coils, the charger coil is used to inductively generate a current in the receiver coil or receiver associated with the mobile device, to charge or power the mobile device.
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Abstract
A system and method for inductive charging including use of after-market accessories. In accordance with an embodiment, the system comprises a receiver coil or receiver associated with a mobile device, and provided as a separable or after-market accessory for use with the mobile device. When the mobile device is placed in proximity to a base unit having one or more charger coils, the charger coil is used to inductively generate a current in the receiver coil or receiver associated with the mobile device, to charge or power the mobile device. In accordance with various embodiments, the receiver can be a component of or attached to a shell, case, or other cover of the mobile device, provided as an after-market accessory that replaces an original shell, case, or cover, or connected to a power input jack of the mobile device and/or to battery connectors within the mobile device.
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20 Claims
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1. A system for inductive charging including use of after-market accessories, comprising:
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a receiver coil or receiver associated with a mobile device, and provided as a separable or after-market accessory for use with the mobile device; and wherein, when the mobile device is placed in proximity to a base unit having one or more charger coils, the charger coil is used to inductively generate a current in the receiver coil or receiver associated with the mobile device, to charge or power the mobile device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of inductive charging including use of after-market accessories, comprising the steps of:
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providing a receiver coil or receiver associated with a mobile device, and provided as a separable or after-market accessory for use with the mobile device; and wherein, when the mobile device is placed in proximity to a base unit having one or more charger coils, the charger coil is used to inductively generate a current in the receiver coil or receiver associated with the mobile device, to charge or power the mobile device. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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