Inductive power adapter
US7378817B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J50/80
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An inductive power systems transfers energy by inductively coupling a source coil on a power source to a receiver coil on a power portion of a power adapter. The source current is received in the power adapter and converted to direct current for transmission to a computer system. Wireless communication between a power source and the power adapter is provided. A wireless communication arrangement provides for authentication of devices that are allowed by a source to be powered.
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