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Object detection in a wireless charging field

US9281706B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 2014
Grant dateMar 8, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02J50/12
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and devices are disclosed including a wireless charging method comprising transmitting a wireless charging signal, monitoring at least one of an amplitude and a phase of the wireless charging signal, determining whether the at least one of an amplitude and phase is within a predetermined range of at least one predetermined value and, if it is determined that the at least one of an amplitude and phase is not within the predetermined range of the at least one predetermined value, stopping transmission of the wireless charging signal.

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