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Wireless charger and charging system with multi-compatibility

  • US 9,197,094 B2
  • Filed: 03/07/2013
  • Issued: 11/24/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/07/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A wireless charger comprising:

  • a charging surface configured to receive a chargeable device thereon;

    at least one transmitting coil configured to inductively transfer power to at least one receiving coil associated with the chargeable device;

    a bumper assembly having a first and second bumper that are movable away from the charging surface to allow the chargeable device to be retained therebetween, wherein the first and second bumpers are biased to return toward the charging surface in order to provide a holding force against the chargeable device; and

    a controller configured to ping different charging protocols, one at a time, to a receiver associated with the chargeable device and selecting a compatible charging protocol based on information received from the receiver.

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