SYSTEM FOR WIRELESS ENERGY DISTRIBUTION IN A VEHICLE
First Claim
1. A system for wireless energy distribution in a vehicle, the system comprising:
- a plurality of source magnetic resonators each coupled to a vehicle power source and creating a wireless power zone within the vehicle, each of the plurality of source magnetic resonators configured to generate an oscillating magnetic field at a resonant frequency to transfer power wirelessly to one or more device magnetic resonators coupled to a load, each of the one or more device magnetic resonators in wireless communication with at least one of the plurality of source magnetic resonators; and
a power management facility in communication with the plurality of source magnetic resonators and the vehicle, wherein the power management facility coordinates power usage within the wireless power zone of the vehicle to allocate power to the one or more device magnetic resonators based on at least two modes of the vehicle, such thatwhen the vehicle is in a vehicle operational mode, the power management facility adjusts the power to the one or more device magnetic resonators using a smart auto-tuning algorithm, andwhen the vehicle is in a conservation mode, the power management facility adjusts the power to the one or more device magnetic resonators to ensure the vehicle power source is never fully drained.
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Abstract
Described herein are improved capabilities for a system and method for wireless energy distribution to a mechanically removable vehicle seat, comprising a source resonator coupled to an energy source of a vehicle, the source resonator positioned proximate to the mechanically removable vehicle seat, the source resonator generating an oscillating magnetic field with a resonant frequency and comprising a high-conductivity material adapted and located between the source resonator and a vehicle surface to direct the oscillating magnetic field away from the vehicle surface, and a receiving resonator integrated into the mechanically removable vehicle seat, the receiving resonator having a resonant frequency similar to that of the source resonator, and receiving wireless energy from the source resonator, and providing power to electrical components integrated with the mechanically removable vehicle seat.
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18 Claims
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1. A system for wireless energy distribution in a vehicle, the system comprising:
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a plurality of source magnetic resonators each coupled to a vehicle power source and creating a wireless power zone within the vehicle, each of the plurality of source magnetic resonators configured to generate an oscillating magnetic field at a resonant frequency to transfer power wirelessly to one or more device magnetic resonators coupled to a load, each of the one or more device magnetic resonators in wireless communication with at least one of the plurality of source magnetic resonators; and a power management facility in communication with the plurality of source magnetic resonators and the vehicle, wherein the power management facility coordinates power usage within the wireless power zone of the vehicle to allocate power to the one or more device magnetic resonators based on at least two modes of the vehicle, such that when the vehicle is in a vehicle operational mode, the power management facility adjusts the power to the one or more device magnetic resonators using a smart auto-tuning algorithm, and when the vehicle is in a conservation mode, the power management facility adjusts the power to the one or more device magnetic resonators to ensure the vehicle power source is never fully drained. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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