Systems and methods for transferring wireless power and data for a 5G wireless access point
US11172544B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A 5G wireless access point, includes: an outdoor unit comprising a 5G modem and a wireless power receive unit, and configured to be affixed to an exterior surface of a building component of a building; an indoor unit comprising a wireless power transmit unit and configured to be affixed to an interior surface of the building component at a location opposite the outdoor unit on an interior surface of the building component; and a Wi-Fi router communicatively coupled to the 5G modem and configured to transmit or receive information wirelessly with a device within the building. The wireless power transmit unit of the indoor unit may provide power to operate the outdoor unit via a wireless link between the wireless power transmit unit and the wireless power receive unit.
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