Power bridge circuit for bi-directional inductive signaling
US8437695B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B2203/547
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An inductive signal interface comprises a coil assembly including one or more inductive coils, a bridge circuit including a plurality of switches, and control circuitry. The control circuitry is configured to individually operate the plurality of switches to enable the inductive signal interface to dynamically switch between a power-transmit mode and a power receive mode.
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