SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR USING A WIRELESS POWER MODEM FOR CONTROL OF WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER
First Claim
1. A system for controlling a wireless power transfer network, said system comprising:
- a plurality of wireless power outlets operable to transfer power to at least one electrical device associated with a wireless power receiver, each of said plurality of wireless power outlets being configured to power said at least one electrical device usingan associated power transfer protocol; and
at least one wireless power modem in communication with one or more of said plurality of wireless power outlets, said at least one wireless power modem being operable to execute instructions directed to;
receiving an identification code, said identification code comprising data pertaining to the power transfer protocol associated with a selected wireless power outlet; and
controlling wireless power transfer from the selected wireless power outlet,wherein said at least one wireless power modem comprises;
a power-outlet communication manager configured to control one or more of said plurality of wireless power outlets; and
a power-transfer software development kit (SDK) including a library of predetermined power-protocol interfaces, and a power-protocol interface selector for selecting a power-protocol interface specific to the power transfer protocol associated with the selected wireless power outlet being operated.
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Abstract
The disclosure relates to system and methods for managing a network of power outlet devices configured to transmit power wirelessly for charging electrical devices. In particular the invention relates to a plurality of wireless power outlets controlled centrally via a wireless power modem and operable to power electrical devices using various associated power transfer protocols. Each power transfer servicing venue may be equipped with wireless power outlets supporting a protocol or technology—resonant, non-resonant, magnetic beam, inductive power transfer and the like. The current disclosure introduces a wireless power modem accessible externally via a network communication API and operable to control a plurality of wireless power outlets, each using an associated power transfer protocol via a power-transfer software application kit (SDK).
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20 Claims
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1. A system for controlling a wireless power transfer network, said system comprising:
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a plurality of wireless power outlets operable to transfer power to at least one electrical device associated with a wireless power receiver, each of said plurality of wireless power outlets being configured to power said at least one electrical device using an associated power transfer protocol; and at least one wireless power modem in communication with one or more of said plurality of wireless power outlets, said at least one wireless power modem being operable to execute instructions directed to; receiving an identification code, said identification code comprising data pertaining to the power transfer protocol associated with a selected wireless power outlet; and controlling wireless power transfer from the selected wireless power outlet, wherein said at least one wireless power modem comprises; a power-outlet communication manager configured to control one or more of said plurality of wireless power outlets; and a power-transfer software development kit (SDK) including a library of predetermined power-protocol interfaces, and a power-protocol interface selector for selecting a power-protocol interface specific to the power transfer protocol associated with the selected wireless power outlet being operated. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A wireless power modem configured to control a plurality of wireless power outlets, each of said plurality of wireless power outlets being operable to power at least one electrical device using an associated power transfer protocol,
wherein said wireless power modem is configured to selectively operate at least one of said plurality of wireless power outlets according to said associated power transfer protocol, and wherein said wireless power modem comprises: -
a power-outlet communication manager configured to control one or more of said plurality of wireless power outlets; and a power-transfer software application kit (SDK) including a library of predetermined power-protocol interfaces, and a power-protocol interface selector for selecting a power-protocol interface specific to the power transfer protocol associated with the wireless power outlet being operated. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for controlling a wireless power transfer system, said wireless power system comprising:
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at least one wireless power outlet configured to power at least one electrical device using an associated power transfer protocol; at least one wireless power modem in communication with said at least one wireless power outlet; and at least one control server in communication with said at least one wireless power modem via a network communication interface, said method comprising; receiving an identification code, said identification code comprising data pertaining to the power transfer protocol associated with a selected wireless power outlet; selecting a pre-determined power-protocol interface from a library of a power-transfer software application kit (SDK), said power-protocol interface specific to the power transfer protocol associated with the selected wireless power outlet; and controlling wireless power transfer from the selected wireless power outlet. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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