Method and apparatus for wirelessly charging multiple wireless power receivers
US9444283B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B5/79
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus are provided for transmitting wireless power to at least one wireless power receiver. The apparatus includes a communication unit that receives power management information from the at least one wireless power receiver, wherein the power management information includes a power capacity of each of the at least one wireless power receiver; and a controller that analyzes the power management information and determines whether an output capacity of the wireless power transmitter is greater than a total sum of the power capacities of the at least one wireless power receiver.
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