Multipoint wireless power transfer system and method
US11025099B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J50/30
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system, an apparatus, and a method for wireless power transfer are provided. The system includes a plurality of wireless power transmitters and at least one receiver. The at least one receiver is configured to receive the power wirelessly transmitted at least one wireless power transmitter of the plurality of wireless power transmitters. The plurality of wireless transmitters is configured to wirelessly transmit power. Each wireless power transmitter is positioned at a different location and/or orientation. Each wireless power transmitter is an active power source or a passive relay power source. The one or more wireless power transmitters are identified for power transmission based on a plurality of factors including at least presence of obstacles in transmission paths.
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