Wireless power distribution and control system
First Claim
1. A method for wirelessly powering a device comprising:
- receiving, at the device, an identification of a wireless power supply when the device is within a proximity of the wireless power supply;
authorizing, by the device, a wireless transfer of power from the wireless power supply, wherein the authorizing utilizes the identification;
communicating information from the wireless power supply to the device upon the authorization for the wireless power transfer; and
receiving, from an external controller device, control commands that control the device and control other remote devices.
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Abstract
A wireless power distribution and control system may be used to supply power wirelessly to various devices. The devices in the system may have control over the system and/or over certain features of other devices. For example, a smartphone charging in the wireless power distribution and control system may have access to and control over other devices in the system, such as the overhead lights, or a projector in a conference room. The identification of other devices, as well as commands for controlling these devices may be communicated over the wireless power link. The type and degree of control of each device in that system may vary based on access control levels for the power supplies and connected devices. The devices that receive power may be configured to automatically connect with the power distribution system and to monitor the other devices connected to the system.
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13 Claims
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1. A method for wirelessly powering a device comprising:
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receiving, at the device, an identification of a wireless power supply when the device is within a proximity of the wireless power supply; authorizing, by the device, a wireless transfer of power from the wireless power supply, wherein the authorizing utilizes the identification; communicating information from the wireless power supply to the device upon the authorization for the wireless power transfer; and receiving, from an external controller device, control commands that control the device and control other remote devices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. In a non-transitory computer readable storage medium having stored therein data representing instructions executable by a programmed processor for establishing communication in a wireless power distribution network, the storage medium comprising instructions operative for:
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identifying a device to be charged by a wireless power supply;
receiving identification from the device;validating, by the programmed processor, an access level for the device; and
providing wireless charge based on the validation;wherein the access level comprises access information outside of the wireless power distribution network. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13)
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