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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHARGING PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITHIN A VEHICLE

  • US 20170043675A1
  • Filed: 08/14/2015
  • Published: 02/16/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/14/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for charging a portable electronic device within a vehicle, comprising:

  • a plurality of device chargers configured to charge a power source of a portable electronic device in a charging mode, the plurality of device chargers having respective predetermined locations;

    at least one transmitter configured to be associated with a portable electronic device, the transmitter emitting at least one type of wireless signal;

    a plurality of detectors that are configured to be supported on a vehicle, the plurality of detectors detecting the wireless signal from the at least one transmitter; and

    a controller that utilizes information from the detectors regarding a detected wireless signal from the at least one transmitter and determines a location of the at least one transmitter relative to the plurality of device chargers, the controller controls at least a selected one of the device chargers to operate in the charging mode based on a proximity between the determined location of the at least one transmitter and the predetermined location of the selected one of the device chargers.

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