Wireless power transmission apparatus and wireless power transmission method
US9941742B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J50/80
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A wireless power transmission apparatus for wirelessly transmitting power to a wireless power reception apparatus includes a first wireless power transmission module configured to wirelessly transmit power using a first method, a second wireless power transmission module configured to wirelessly transmit power using a second method, and a controller configured to control the first wireless power transmission module and the second wireless power transmission module. The first wireless power transmission module includes a first signal transmission unit configured to transmit a first signal for detecting the wireless power reception apparatus, a second signal transmission unit configured to transmit a second signal for determining whether the detected wireless power reception apparatus is capable of receiving power transmitted using the first method and a reception unit configured to receive a signal from the wireless power reception apparatus.
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