SECURE WIRELESS CHARGING
First Claim
1. A method for wirelessly charging a receiver at a charging pad, the method at the charging pad comprising:
- implementing an authentication procedure between the charging pad and a receiver via an NFC communications channel;
if the authentication procedure is successful between the charging pad and the receiver via the NFC communication channel, receiving a first encrypted token from the receiver;
decrypting the first encrypted token and storing as the first token;
sending a second encrypted token to a server, wherein the second encrypted token includes an encrypted version of the first token and information about the charging pad;
receiving an encrypted response from the server in response to sending the second encrypted token;
decrypting the response from the server to determine that charging of the receiver is appropriate; and
commencing wireless charging of the receiver if it is determined from the decrypted response that charging of the receiver is appropriate.
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Abstract
A wireless charging apparatus and method utilizing a secure element is disclosed. Illustratively, a receiver containing a secure element securely communicates with a charging pad also equipped with a secure element. The communication can be used to establish the identity of the receiver and facilitate billing for the wireless charging. The charging pad may further communicate in a secure manner with a server to authenticate the identity and other information about the receiver before providing wireless charging. Direct communication between the receiver and server is also contemplated.
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15 Claims
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1. A method for wirelessly charging a receiver at a charging pad, the method at the charging pad comprising:
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implementing an authentication procedure between the charging pad and a receiver via an NFC communications channel; if the authentication procedure is successful between the charging pad and the receiver via the NFC communication channel, receiving a first encrypted token from the receiver; decrypting the first encrypted token and storing as the first token; sending a second encrypted token to a server, wherein the second encrypted token includes an encrypted version of the first token and information about the charging pad; receiving an encrypted response from the server in response to sending the second encrypted token; decrypting the response from the server to determine that charging of the receiver is appropriate; and commencing wireless charging of the receiver if it is determined from the decrypted response that charging of the receiver is appropriate. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A charging pad for wirelessly charging a receiver, the charging pad comprising:
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a controller; a secure element; and an NFC communications module; wherein the controller, secure element, and NFC communication module are configured to; implement an authentication procedure between the charging pad and a receiver via an NFC communications channel; if the authentication procedure is successful between the charging pad and the receiver via the NFC communication channel, receive a first encryption token from the receiver; decrypt the first encrypted token and store as the first token; send a second encrypted token to a server, wherein the second encrypted token includes an encrypted version of the first token and information about the charging pad; receive an encrypted response from the server in response to sending the second encrypted token; decrypt the response from the server to determine that charging of the receiver is appropriate; and commence wireless charging of the receiver if it is determined from the decrypted response that charging of the receiver is appropriate. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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