Inductive charging with support for multiple charging protocols
US8896264B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J50/005
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for inductive charging with support for multiple charging protocols. In accordance with an embodiment, the system comprises a base unit having one or more charger coils, for use in inductive charging; and one or more components within the base unit and/or a mobile device for supporting multiple different charging protocols, for use with the mobile device. When a mobile device having one or more receiver coils or receivers associated with, is placed in proximity to the base unit, the system determines a charging protocol for use with the charger coil to inductively generate a current in the receiver coil or receiver associated with the mobile device, to charge or power the mobile device.
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