INCREASING EFFICIENCY OF WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- initiating a wireless power transfer from a charging station to a portable electronic device via a wireless power link;
receiving at least one first parameter regarding the portable electronic device at the charging station via a wireless communication link in response to initiation of the wireless power transfer; and
increasing efficiency of the wireless power transfer based on the at least one first parameter.
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Abstract
Techniques are described herein that are capable of increasing efficiency of wireless power transfer. A wireless power transfer system includes features that allow the system to be deployed in public spaces such as airports or in commercial establishments such as restaurants or hotels to allow a user to recharge one or more portable electronic devices while away from home. To accommodate wireless recharging of a variety of device types and states, the system may receive parameters and/or state information associated with a portable electronic device to be recharged and may control the wireless power transfer in accordance with such parameters and/or state information. For instance, the system may increase efficiency of the wireless power transfer based on such parameters and/or state information. The system may also provide a secure and efficient means for obtaining required payment information from the user prior to the wireless power transfer, thereby facilitating fee-based recharging.
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1 Claim
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1. A method comprising:
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initiating a wireless power transfer from a charging station to a portable electronic device via a wireless power link; receiving at least one first parameter regarding the portable electronic device at the charging station via a wireless communication link in response to initiation of the wireless power transfer; and increasing efficiency of the wireless power transfer based on the at least one first parameter.
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