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Opportunistic charging of an electronic device

  • US 9,711,993 B2
  • Filed: 11/24/2014
  • Issued: 07/18/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/24/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for charging an electronic device, comprising:

  • transmitting a sensing signal, via a processor, to a first induction coil that is included in a plurality of induction coils that are disposed in a steering wheel to determine that the electronic device is proximate to the first induction coil; and

    in response, causing electrical current to be supplied to the first induction coil to charge the electronic device.

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