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Ultrasonic charging apparatus, system and method

US9837849B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 2015
Grant dateDec 5, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02J2207/20
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A charging apparatus (102), system (100) and method (500) are provided for charging and/or powering a wearable electronic device, such as electronic eyeglasses. The charging apparatus comprises an acoustic horn, a piezoelectric transducer, and charger circuitry for converting ultrasonic waves received at the horn into a charging signal. The charging signal is used for charging and/or powering the wearable electronic device while the device is being worn.

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