Systems, methods, and apparatus for small device wireless charging modes
First Claim
1. A wireless charging device comprising:
- a transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit power via a wireless field at a power level sufficient to charge one or more electronic devices according to one or more charging modes, the one or more charging modes including at least;
a first charging mode in which the transmitter is configured to vary the power level of the transmitter based on feedback received from a first electronic device of the one or more electronic devices, the first electronic device capable of providing the feedback; and
a second charging mode in which the power level is constant for charging second electronic device of the one or more electronic devices, the second electronic device incompatible with charging according to the first charging mode;
a sensor configured to obtain input for switching between the first charging mode and the second charging mode; and
a controller configured to switch between the first charging mode and the second charging mode in response to the input from the sensor.
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Abstract
Systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed for wirelessly charging devices that may not be able to communicate with a wireless charger. In one aspect, a wireless charging device is provided including a transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit power via a wireless field at a power level sufficient to charge one or more electronic devices according to one or more charging modes including at least a first charging mode in which the transmitter is configured to vary the power level of the transmitter based on feedback received from one of the one or more electronic devices and a second charging mode in which the power level is constant. The wireless charging device includes a sensor configured to obtain input for switching between the charging modes. The wireless charging device further includes a controller configured to switch between the first charging mode and the second charging mode in response to the input.
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34 Claims
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1. A wireless charging device comprising:
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a transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit power via a wireless field at a power level sufficient to charge one or more electronic devices according to one or more charging modes, the one or more charging modes including at least; a first charging mode in which the transmitter is configured to vary the power level of the transmitter based on feedback received from a first electronic device of the one or more electronic devices, the first electronic device capable of providing the feedback; and a second charging mode in which the power level is constant for charging second electronic device of the one or more electronic devices, the second electronic device incompatible with charging according to the first charging mode; a sensor configured to obtain input for switching between the first charging mode and the second charging mode; and a controller configured to switch between the first charging mode and the second charging mode in response to the input from the sensor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for wireless charging comprising:
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wirelessly transmitting power via a wireless field at a power level sufficient to charge one or more electronic devices according to one or more charging modes, the one or more charging modes including at least; a first charging mode in which the power level is varied based on feedback received from a first electronic device of the one or more electronic devices, the first electronic device capable of providing the feedback; and a second charging mode in which the power level is constant for charging second electronic device of the one or more electronic devices, the second electronic device incompatible with charging according to the first charging mode; receiving input, via a sensor, for switching between the first charging mode and the second charging mode; and selectively switching between the first charging mode and the second charging mode in response to the input received via the sensor. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A wireless charging device comprising:
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means for wirelessly transmitting power via a wireless field at a power level sufficient to charge one or more electronic devices according to one or more charging modes, the one or more charging modes including at least; a first charging mode in which the transmitting means is configured to vary the power level of the transmitting means based on feedback received from a first electronic device of the one or more electronic devices, the first electronic device capable of providing the feedback; and a second charging mode in which the power level is constant for charging second electronic device of the one or more electronic devices, the second electronic device incompatible with charging according to the first charging mode; means for receiving input for switching between the first charging mode and the second charging mode; and means for switching between the first charging mode and the second charging mode in response to the input. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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