Multipurpose coils
US9148190B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B5/79
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In some implementations, an electronic device includes an actuator having a coil and a magnet, at least one of which may be movable relative to the other. The coil may receive a drive current to cause movement of at least one of the magnet or the coil, such as to provide a haptic output, motivate a loudspeaker, or the like. A transceiver electrically coupled with the coil through a connection circuit may use the coil as an antenna for at least one of sending or receiving a radio frequency communication through the coil. Additionally, or alternatively, the coil may be placed into proximity to a source of a magnetic field to induce an electric current in the coil. The induced electric current may be passed from the coil to a power management system, such as to charge a battery or the like.
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