SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION
First Claim
1. A method for wireless power transmission, the method comprising:
- receiving, by a transmitter, a first communication signal from a first electronic device coupled to a first receiver, the first communication signal comprising a location associated with the first electronic device;
assigning, by the transmitter, a plurality of antennas to the first electronic device;
transmitting, by the transmitter to the first receiver, a first power transmission signal at a first phase from a first antenna of a plurality of antennas to the location of the first electronic device;
receiving, by the transmitter from the first receiver, voltage level data based on the first power transmission signal;
transmitting, by the transmitter to the first receiver, a second power transmission signal at a second phase from the first antenna the location of the first electronic device;
receiving, by the transmitter from the receiver, voltage level data based on the second power transmission signal;
receiving, by the transmitter, a second communication signal from a second electronic device coupled to a second receiver, the second communication signal comprising a second location associated with the second electronic device;
splitting, by the transmitter, the plurality of antennas into a first group and a second group; and
assigning, by the transmitter, the first group of the plurality of antennas to the first electronic device, and the second group of the plurality of antennas to the second electronic device.
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Abstract
The embodiments described herein include a transmitter that transmits a power transmission signal (e.g., radio frequency (RF) signal waves) to create a three-dimensional pocket of energy. At least one receiver can be connected to or integrated into electronic devices and receive power from the pocket of energy. The transmitter can locate the at least one receiver in a three-dimensional space using a communication medium (e.g., Bluetooth technology). The transmitter generates a waveform to create a pocket of energy around each of the at least one receiver. The transmitter uses an algorithm to direct, focus, and control the waveform in three dimensions. The receiver can convert the transmission signals (e.g., RF signals) into electricity for powering an electronic device. Accordingly, the embodiments for wireless power transmission can allow powering and charging a plurality of electrical devices without wires.
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18 Claims
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1. A method for wireless power transmission, the method comprising:
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receiving, by a transmitter, a first communication signal from a first electronic device coupled to a first receiver, the first communication signal comprising a location associated with the first electronic device; assigning, by the transmitter, a plurality of antennas to the first electronic device; transmitting, by the transmitter to the first receiver, a first power transmission signal at a first phase from a first antenna of a plurality of antennas to the location of the first electronic device; receiving, by the transmitter from the first receiver, voltage level data based on the first power transmission signal; transmitting, by the transmitter to the first receiver, a second power transmission signal at a second phase from the first antenna the location of the first electronic device; receiving, by the transmitter from the receiver, voltage level data based on the second power transmission signal; receiving, by the transmitter, a second communication signal from a second electronic device coupled to a second receiver, the second communication signal comprising a second location associated with the second electronic device; splitting, by the transmitter, the plurality of antennas into a first group and a second group; and assigning, by the transmitter, the first group of the plurality of antennas to the first electronic device, and the second group of the plurality of antennas to the second electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system for wireless power transmission comprising:
transmitter configured to; receive a first communication signal from a first electronic device coupled to a first receiver, the first communication signal comprising a location associated with the first electronic device; assign a plurality of antennas to the first electronic device; transmit to the first receiver, a first power transmission signal at a first phase from a first antenna of a plurality of antennas to the location of the first electronic device; receive from the first receiver, voltage level data based on the first power transmission signal; transmit to the first receiver, a second power transmission signal at a second phase from the first antenna the location of the first electronic device; receive from the receiver, voltage level data based on the second power transmission signal; receive a second communication signal from a second electronic device coupled to a second receiver, the second communication signal comprising a second location associated with the second electronic device; split the plurality of antennas into a first group and a second group; and assign the first group of the plurality of antennas to the first electronic device, and the second group of the plurality of antennas to the second electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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