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Q-factor detection method

US10804750B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 16, 2018
Grant dateOct 13, 2020
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V3/101
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of measuring a Q-factor in a wireless power transmitter includes charging a capacitor in a LC tank circuit that includes a transmission coil to a voltage; starting a Q-factor determining by coupling the LC tank circuit to ground to form a free-oscillating circuit; monitoring the voltage across the capacitor as a function of time as the LC tank circuit oscillates; and determining the resonant frequency and the Q-factor from monitoring the voltage.

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