Systems, Methods, and Devices for Utilizing a Wire of a Sound-Producing Device as an Antenna for Receipt of Wirelessly Delivered Power
First Claim
1. A wireless power receiver, comprising:
- at least one wire of a sound-producing device, the at least one wire configured for;
conveying sound signals or securing at least part of the sound-producing device to a user; and
receiving power waves; and
power harvesting circuitry coupled with (i) the at least one wire and (ii) a power source of an electronic device, the power harvesting circuitry configured to;
convert the received power waves to usable energy; and
provide the usable energy to the power source of the electronic device.
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Abstract
The wireless power receiver includes at least one wire of a sound-producing device. The at least one wire configured for both conveying sound signals or securing at least part of the sound-producing device to a user, and receiving power waves. The wireless power receiver also includes power harvesting circuitry coupled with the at least one wire and a power source of an electronic device, like a battery. The power harvesting circuitry is configured to isolate the received power waves from the conveyed sound signals, convert the received power waves to usable energy, and provide the usable energy to the power source of the electronic device.
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27 Claims
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1. A wireless power receiver, comprising:
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at least one wire of a sound-producing device, the at least one wire configured for; conveying sound signals or securing at least part of the sound-producing device to a user; and receiving power waves; and power harvesting circuitry coupled with (i) the at least one wire and (ii) a power source of an electronic device, the power harvesting circuitry configured to; convert the received power waves to usable energy; and provide the usable energy to the power source of the electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of utilizing at least one wire of a sound-producing device as an antenna for receipt of wirelessly delivered power, where the at least one wire is coupled to power harvesting circuitry that is in turn coupled to a power source of an electronic device distinct from the sound-producing device, the method comprising:
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using the at least one wire during operation of the sound-producing device; receiving, by the at least one wire, power waves; converting, by the power harvesting circuitry, the power waves to usable electricity; and providing the usable electricity to the power source of the electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A sound-producing device configured to receive wirelessly delivered power, comprising:
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a speaker; power-harvesting circuitry; at least one wire coupled to the speaker and the power-harvesting circuitry, the at least one wire configured to; convey electrical signals to the speaker for conversion to audible sound; and operate as an antenna to receive power waves; and a power source coupled to the at least one power harvesting circuitry and configured to provide power to the sound-producing device sound, wherein the power harvesting circuitry is configured to; isolate the received power waves from the electrical signals; convert the isolated power waves to usable electricity; and provide the usable electricity to the power source. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27)
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