WIRELESS CHARGING AND POWERING OF ELECTRONIC SENSORS IN A VEHICLE
First Claim
1. A method for wireless power transmission in a vehicle, comprising the steps of:
- Emitting power RF waves from a transmitter generating pockets of energy through pocket-forming;
coupling receivers to vehicle sensors;
capturing the pockets of energy at the receivers; and
powering or charging the vehicle sensors from the captured pockets of energy.
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Abstract
Configurations and methods of wireless power transmission for charging or powering one or more electronic sensors or devices within a vehicle are disclosed. Wireless power transmission for powering or charging one or more electronic sensors or devices within a vehicle may include a transmitter capable of emitting RF waves for the generation of pockets of energy; and one or more electronic sensors or electronic devices operatively coupled or otherwise embedded with one or more receivers that may utilize these pockets of energy for charging or powering. Such sensors or electronic devices may range from tire pressure gauges, security alarm sensors, rear window defrosters to audio speakers.
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21 Claims
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1. A method for wireless power transmission in a vehicle, comprising the steps of:
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Emitting power RF waves from a transmitter generating pockets of energy through pocket-forming; coupling receivers to vehicle sensors; capturing the pockets of energy at the receivers; and powering or charging the vehicle sensors from the captured pockets of energy. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11)
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10. The method for wireless power transmission in a vehicle of claim I, further comprising the step of communicating between the sensor receiver and the transmitter through short RF waves or pilot signals on conventional wireless communication protocols including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee or FM radio signals.
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12. A system for wireless power transmission in a vehicle, comprising:
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a receiver connected to vehicle sensors or devices for charging or powering the vehicle sensors or devices; a pocket-forming transmitter for emitting power RF waves to form pockets of energy to converge in 3-d space at the receiver for a power source. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An apparatus for wireless power transmission in a vehicle, comprising:
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a receiver connected to sensors and devices in the vehicle for supplying an operating voltage to the sensors and devices; and a pocket-forming transmitter located within the vehicle for generating power RF waves to form pockets of energy for wirelessly transmitting power to the receiver. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21)
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