Wireless energy transfer using object positioning for improved k
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1. A system, comprising:
- a source resonator optionally coupled to an energy source; and
a second resonator located a distance from the source resonator,wherein the source resonator and the second resonator are coupled to provide near-field wireless energy transfer among the source resonator and the second resonator,wherein a loss inducing object is positioned to increase the coupling factor among the resonators.
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Abstract
In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a method and system comprising a source resonator optionally coupled to an energy source and a second resonator located a distance from the source resonator, where the source resonator and the second resonator are coupled to provide near-field wireless energy transfer among the source resonator and the second resonator, and where a loss inducing object is positioned to increase the coupling the coupling factor among the resonators.
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1. A system, comprising:
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a source resonator optionally coupled to an energy source; and a second resonator located a distance from the source resonator, wherein the source resonator and the second resonator are coupled to provide near-field wireless energy transfer among the source resonator and the second resonator, wherein a loss inducing object is positioned to increase the coupling factor among the resonators. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method, comprising:
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providing a source resonator optionally coupled to an energy source and a second resonator located a distance from the source resonator, wherein the source resonator and the second resonator are coupled to provide near-field wireless energy transfer among the source resonator and the second resonator, wherein a loss inducing object is positioned to increase the coupling factor among the resonators. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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