Beam power with beam redirection
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1. A method of beaming power, comprising:
- broadcasting a signal indicating an ability to supply power;
receiving at a first location a request from a receiving unit at a second location in response to the broadcast signal; and
beaming power from a power beaming unit at the first location to a beam-directing unit configured to redirect the power to the receiving unit at the second location, wherein the request from the receiving unit and beamed power do not follow the same path.
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Abstract
A beam power source transmits a signal indicating power availability, receives a request for power in response, and beams power in response to the request.
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1. A method of beaming power, comprising:
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broadcasting a signal indicating an ability to supply power; receiving at a first location a request from a receiving unit at a second location in response to the broadcast signal; and beaming power from a power beaming unit at the first location to a beam-directing unit configured to redirect the power to the receiving unit at the second location, wherein the request from the receiving unit and beamed power do not follow the same path. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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