Techniques for determining distance between radiating objects in multipath wireless power delivery environments
US10447092B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J50/80
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques are described herein for determining the distance from, to or between radiating objects in a multipath environment. For example, embodiments of the present disclosure describe techniques for determining the distance between an antenna array system (or wireless charger) and a wireless power receiver in a multipath wireless power delivery environment. Calibration techniques are disclosed that account for and/or otherwise quantify the multipath effects of the wireless power delivery environment. In some embodiment, the quantified multipath effects modify the Friis transmission equation, thereby facilitating the distance determination in multipath environments.
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