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Metered delivery of wireless power

  • US 8,234,189 B2
  • Filed: 10/31/2011
  • Issued: 07/31/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/06/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A wireless charging system comprising:

  • a detector that automatically detects a presence of a device when within range, wherein the device is identified upon detection;

    a billing processor coupled with the detector and operative to automatically authorize delivery of wireless power to the device upon the detection and the identification of the device, wherein the billing processor monitors the wireless power delivered to the device and processes a form of payment by device; and

    a power supply coupled with the billing processor that provides the wireless power to the device automatically upon the authorization of delivery by the billing processor.

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