IN-VEHICLE WIRELESS CHARGING SYSTEM
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1. A method for in-vehicle charging a mobile electronic device comprising:
- holding a mobile device in a door or a seat pocket in a vehicle cabin;
determining the charging protocol for the mobile device; and
charging the mobile device using the determined charging protocol.
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Abstract
A vehicle component for charging a mobile device is described. The vehicle component can be placed in the door or a seat, away from the dashboard. The vehicle component can include a holder configured to hold a mobile device and charging circuitry, adjacent the holder, to wirelessly, electrically communicate with the mobile device to determine a charging protocol of the mobile device and to wirelessly transmit a charging signal to the mobile device. The circuitry of the vehicle or the holder can determine the charging protocol for the mobile device and engage that protocol to wirelessly charge the mobile device.
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1. A method for in-vehicle charging a mobile electronic device comprising:
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holding a mobile device in a door or a seat pocket in a vehicle cabin; determining the charging protocol for the mobile device; and charging the mobile device using the determined charging protocol. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A vehicle component for charging a mobile device, comprising:
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a door having a holder configured to hold a mobile device; charging circuitry, adjacent the holder, to wirelessly, electrically communicate with the mobile device to determine a charging protocol of the mobile device and to wirelessly transmit a charging signal to the mobile device. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 13, 14)
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12. The vehicle component of 12, wherein the holder includes a pouch that extends inwardly from a surface of the door to create an interstice to receive the mobile device and a mechanism to secure the mobile device such that the mobile device can be at least partially viewed by a vehicle driver.
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15. A vehicle component for charging a mobile device, comprising:
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a seat having a holder configured to hold a mobile device; charging circuitry, adjacent the holder, to wirelessly, electrically communicate with the mobile device to determine a charging protocol of the mobile device and to wirelessly transmit a charging signal to the mobile device. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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