Apparatus for transmitting power wirelessly using capacitive coupling
US12176721B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J50/402
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for transmitting power wirelessly using capacitive coupling, provided in a wearable device, includes: a transmission electrode including a plurality of unit electrode pairs, each unit electrode pair being formed by a transmission signal electrode and a transmission ground electrode; and a control module configured to select a unit electrode pair, forming capacitive coupling with the reception electrode, among the plurality of unit electrode pairs provided in the reception electrode, to wirelessly transmit power to a reception electrode included in an implantable device.
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