BI-DIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION WITH A DEVICE UNDER CHARGE
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1. A method comprising:
- wirelessly charging a first device by a charger that is part of a system including an electronic appliance;
during the wireless charging, sending, by the charger to the first device, a first message; and
in response to the first message, receiving, by the electronic appliance from the first device, a second message requesting a specified action by the electronic appliance.
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Abstract
A charger that is part of a system including an electronic appliance wirelessly charges a first device. During the wireless charging, the charger sends, to the first device, a first message. In response to the first message, the electronic appliance receives a second message requesting a specified action by the electronic appliance.
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21 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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wirelessly charging a first device by a charger that is part of a system including an electronic appliance; during the wireless charging, sending, by the charger to the first device, a first message; and in response to the first message, receiving, by the electronic appliance from the first device, a second message requesting a specified action by the electronic appliance. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A first device comprising:
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a wireless charging interface to wirelessly receive power from a wireless charger of a system that further includes an electronic appliance; and processing logic configured to; during wireless charging of the first device by the wireless charger, receive, from the wireless charger, a first message; and in response to the first message, send, to the electronic appliance, a second message requesting a specified action by the electronic appliance. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A wireless charger comprising:
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a wireless charging interface to wirelessly power an electronic device; and a messaging accessory configured to; during wireless charging by the wireless charger of the electronic device, send, through the wireless charging interface to the electronic device, a first message including a capability of the wireless charger; and receive, through the wireless charging interface, a second message responsive to the first message, the second message specifying a requested action of a system separate from the electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21)
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