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Proximity sensing system for wireless charging pods and charging pod racks for game devices with rechargeable batteries

US11495401B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 2020
Grant dateNov 8, 2022
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2101/622
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system automatically detecting that an authorized game device or object with a rechargeable battery is close to or in contact with a wireless charging pod for the gaming device or object, automatically initiating and managing charging operations for authorized game device, and automatically deactivating the charging operations when the rechargeable batteries are fully charged, or when the authorized game device is moved out of wireless charging range.

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