METHODS FOR IMPROVED TRANSFER EFFICIENCY IN A MULTI-DIMENSIONAL INDUCTIVE CHARGER
First Claim
1. A system for improved transfer efficiency in a multi-dimensional inductive charger, comprising:
- a base unit having one or more transmitter coils;
one or more receiver coils or receivers associated with one or more mobile device;
one or more components including a ferromagnetic, ferrite, or other magnetic material or layer, that modify the magnitude and/or phase of an electromagnetic field in one or multiple dimensions; and
one or more components within the base unit and/or the mobile device, for improving transfer efficiency.
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Abstract
A system and method for improved transfer efficiency in a multi-dimensional inductive charger. In accordance with an embodiment, the system comprises a base unit having one or more transmitter coils; one or more receiver coils or receivers associated with one or more mobile device; one or more components including a ferromagnetic, ferrite, or other magnetic material or layer, that modify the magnitude and/or phase of an electromagnetic field in one or multiple dimensions; and one or more components within the base unit and/or the mobile device, for improving transfer efficiency. In accordance with various embodiments, the system can include a ferromagnetic, ferrite, or other magnetic material or layer that acts as a switching layer.
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1. A system for improved transfer efficiency in a multi-dimensional inductive charger, comprising:
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a base unit having one or more transmitter coils; one or more receiver coils or receivers associated with one or more mobile device; one or more components including a ferromagnetic, ferrite, or other magnetic material or layer, that modify the magnitude and/or phase of an electromagnetic field in one or multiple dimensions; and one or more components within the base unit and/or the mobile device, for improving transfer efficiency. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of providing improved transfer efficiency in a multi-dimensional inductive charger, comprising the steps of:
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providing a base unit having one or more transmitter coils; providing one or more receiver coils or receivers associated with one or more mobile device; providing one or more components including a ferromagnetic, ferrite, or other magnetic material or layer, that modify the magnitude and/or phase of an electromagnetic field in one or multiple dimensions; and providing one or more components within the base unit and/or the mobile device, for improving transfer efficiency. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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