WIRELESS POWER SUPPLY FOR RESCUE DEVICES

• US 20150076927A1
• Filed: 09/16/2013
• Published: 03/19/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 05/10/2013
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Energous Corporation
• Original Assignee: DvineWave, Inc.
• Inventors: Leabman, Michael A., Brewer, Gregory Scott
• Application Number:
  US14/027,446
• Publication Number:
  US 20150076927A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 307/151
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 50/20 using microwaves or radio frequency waves
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 50/402 the two or more transmitting or the two or more receiving devices being integrated in the same unit, e.g. power mats with several coils or antennas with several sub-antennas
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 50/80 involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/00034 Charger exchanging data with an electronic device, i.e. telephone, whose internal battery is under charge

Abstract

The present disclosure may provide an electric transmitter which may he used to provide wireless power transmission (WPT) while using suitable WPT techniques such as pocket-forming. Transmitter may operate as power source for rescue devices where wired power sources are not feasible because local infrastructure may be damaged or destroyed. In some embodiments, transmitters may include one or more antennas connected to at least one radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) and one microcontroller. In other embodiments, transmitters may include a plurality of antennas, a plurality of RFIC or a plurality of controllers. In addition, transmitters may include communications components which may allow for communication to various electronic equipment including phones, computers, GPS and others.

Claims

1. A method for a wireless power supply to a rescue electronic device, comprising:

connecting a pocket-forming transmitter to a power source;

generating power RF signals from a RF circuit connected to the transmitter;

controlling the generated RF signals with a controller to provide a power RF signal and short RF communication signals;

transmitting the power RF and short RF communication signals through antenna elements connected to the transmitter;

capturing power RF signals in a receiver with an antenna connected to the rescue electronic device to convert the pockets of energy into a DC voltage for charging or powering the rescue electronic device; and

communicating power requirements of the rescue electronic device and the receiver location information between the pocket-forming transmitter and receiver with the short RF signals.

3. The method for a wireless power supply to a rescue electronic device of claim 1, wherein the power source is a mobile diesel generator, a mobile gasoline generator or a vehicle generator or battery.

4. The method for a wireless power supply to a rescue electronic device of claim 1, wherein the transmitter includes a housing suitable for field use, at least two antenna elements, at least one RF integrated circuit, at least one digital signal processor and a communication component for generating the power RF and short RF signals.

5. The method for a wireless power supply to a rescue electronic device of claim 3, further including a telescopic mast connected to the transmitter to elevate the transmitter above the clutter at a rescue site.

6. The method for a wireless power supply to a rescue electronic device of claim 5, further including the step of extending the transmission distance of the pocket-forming transmitter by mounting the pocket-forming transmitter a predetermined height with the telescopic mast connected to a top surface of a vehicle including a fire truck, ambulance, rescue truck or other rescue vehicle.

7. The method for a wireless power supply to a rescue electronic device of claim 4, wherein the receiver communicates to the transmitter through short RF signals sent through antenna elements within the receiver.

8. The method for a wireless power supply to a rescue electronic device of claim 6, wherein the short RF signals are standard wireless communication protocols including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ZigBee or FM radio.

10. The method for a wireless power supply to a rescue electronic device of claim 1, further including the step of coupling the pocket-forming transmitter to a mobile generator of power wherein the transmitter protrudes a predetermined distance above the generator on a telescopic pole to extend the range of the transmitter to power rescue electronic devices.

11. The method for a wireless power supply to a rescue electronic device of claim 1, wherein the transmitter includes a housing in a triangular or circular configuration to provide omni-directional transmitting of controlled power RF waves from the pocket-forming transmitter to form pockets of energy that converge in 3-d space to form the wireless power supply for the rescue electronic device in the field.

12. The method for a wireless power supply to a rescue electronic device of claim 1, wherein the receiver is embedded in the rescue electronic device to continue the powering of the rescue electronic device when transmitting communication signals from critical rescue electronic devices that monitor injured humans at the rescue site back to a medical center or remote emergency room with doctors to review the monitoring information for medical purposes.

2. The method for a wireless power supply to a rescue electronic device, comprising the steps of:

transmitting controlled power RF waves from the pocket-forming transmitter to form pockets of energy that converge in 3-d space to form the wireless power supply for the rescue electronic device.

9. The method for a wireless power supply to a rescue electronic device of claim 2, further includes the step of utilizing adaptive pocket-forming to regulate the pockets of energy transmitted by the pocket-forming transmitter to power rescue electronic device such as lamps, GPS, radios, EKGs, heart monitors, blood pressure instrument, cellphones, medical devices and other electronic rescue equipment.

13. A wireless power supply for a rescue electronic device, comprising:

a transmitter for pocket-forming to send controlled radio frequency power waves to converge into pockets of energy in 3-d space;

a mobile power source connected to the transmitter for powering the transmitter; and

a receiver for capturing the pockets of energy to charge or power the rescue electronic device connected to the receiver.

14. The wireless power supply for a rescue electronic device of claim 13, wherein the transmitter is mounted on a mobile power source.

15. The wireless power supply for a rescue electronic device of claim 13, wherein the mobile power source is a portable generator running on diesel, gas or battery energy.

16. The wireless power supply for a rescue electronic device of claim 13, further includes a telescopic mast or pole for mounting the transmitter a predetermined height above the debris of a rescue site.

17. The wireless power supply for a rescue electronic device of claim 14, wherein the pocket-forming transmitter includes a triangular or circular housing with antenna elements on the surface for omni-directional transmission of the power waves to extend the range of transmitting pockets of energy to the receivers of the rescue electronic devices in a rescue site.

18. The wireless power supply for a rescue electronic device of claim 15, wherein the pocket-forming transmitter communicates with the receiver through short RF signals over standard wireless communication protocols including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ZigBee or FM radio.

19. A wireless power supply for a rescue electronic device, comprising:

a pocket-forming transmitter for transmitting power RF waves to form pockets of energy to charge the rescue electronic device;

a mobile power source coupled to the transmitter for powering the pocket-forming transmitter; and

a receiver connected to the rescue electronic device for capturing the pockets of energy to charge or power the rescue during critical rescue operations and to communicate with a remote medical center or central operations center monitoring signals from the rescue electronic device during the rescue operation to assure public safety.

20. The wireless power supply for a rescue electronic device of claim 19, wherein the receiver includes a communications component within the receiver to communicate with the medical or central operations center during rescue operations.