公开(公告)号：US08344552B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-01

申请号：US12394033

申请日：2009-02-26

Applicant: Nigel P. Cook ,  Hanspeter Widmer ,  Lukas Sieber

Inventor： Nigel P. Cook ,  Hanspeter Widmer ,  Lukas Sieber

IPC: H01H27/42

CPC classification number: H01F38/14 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H01Q21/28 ,  H04B5/00 ,  H04B5/0037 ,  H04B5/0081 ,  H04B17/318 ,  Y02D70/166

Abstract: Optimizing a wireless power system by separately optimizing received power and efficiency. Either one or both of received power and/or efficiency can be optimized in a way that maintains the values to maximize transferred power.

Abstract translation: 通过单独优化接收的功率和效率来优化无线电力系统。 可以以维持值以最大化传送功率的方式来优化接收功率和/或效率中的一个或两者。

公开(公告)号：US08294300B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-23

申请号：US12353851

申请日：2009-01-14

Applicant: Nigel P. Cook ,  Lukas Sieber ,  Hanspeter Widmer

Inventor： Nigel P. Cook ,  Lukas Sieber ,  Hanspeter Widmer

IPC: H01F27/28 ,  H01F38/14

CPC classification number: H01Q1/248 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H02J7/0044 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/12

Abstract: A base including a magnetically resonant antenna therein for relaying energy to a portable device.

Abstract translation: 包括其中用于将能量中继到便携式设备的磁共振天线的基座。

公开(公告)号：US20120001492A9

公开(公告)日：2012-01-05

申请号：US12189433

申请日：2008-08-11

Applicant: Nigel P. Cook ,  Lukas Sieber ,  Hanspeter Widmer

Inventor： Nigel P. Cook ,  Lukas Sieber ,  Hanspeter Widmer

IPC: H02J17/00

CPC classification number: H01Q7/00 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/12

Abstract: A wireless powering and charging system is described. The antennas can be high q loop antennas. The antennas can use coupling between a first part and a second part.

Abstract translation: 描述了无线供电和充电系统。 天线可以是高q环天线。 天线可以使用第一部分和第二部分之间的耦合。

公开(公告)号：US20110254503A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-20

申请号：US13082229

申请日：2011-04-07

Applicant: Hanspeter Widmer ,  Nigel P. Cook ,  Lukas Sieber

Inventor： Hanspeter Widmer ,  Nigel P. Cook ,  Lukas Sieber

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H01F38/14

CPC classification number: B60L11/182 ,  B60L3/0069 ,  B60L3/04 ,  B60L53/11 ,  B60L53/12 ,  B60L53/30 ,  B60L53/37 ,  B60L53/38 ,  B60L2200/26 ,  B60L2210/30 ,  B60L2210/40 ,  B60L2270/147 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T10/7241 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/122 ,  Y02T90/125 ,  Y02T90/127 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to wireless charging and wireless power alignment of wireless power antennas associated with a vehicle. A wireless power charging apparatus includes an antenna including first and second orthogonal magnetic elements for detecting a horizontal component of a magnetic field generated from a second charging base antenna. A processor determines a directional vector between the antennas.

Abstract translation: 示例性实施例涉及与车辆相关联的无线电力天线的无线充电和无线功率对准。 无线充电装置包括：天线，包括用于检测从第二充电基座天线产生的磁场的水平分量的第一和第二正交磁性元件。 处理器确定天线之间的方向矢量。

公开(公告)号：US07932630B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-26

申请号：US12400703

申请日：2009-03-09

Applicant: Nigel P. Cook ,  Lukas Sieber ,  Hanspeter Widmer

Inventor： Nigel P. Cook ,  Lukas Sieber ,  Hanspeter Widmer

IPC: H02J1/10

Abstract: A wireless power system includes a power source, power receiver, and components thereof. A current sensor senses the amount of current through the antenna. That amount of current is then used to adjust characteristics of the transmitting or receiving.

公开(公告)号：US20100190435A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-29

申请号：US12546613

申请日：2009-08-24

Applicant: Nigel P. Cook ,  Lukas Sieber ,  Hanspeter Widmer

Inventor： Nigel P. Cook ,  Lukas Sieber ,  Hanspeter Widmer

IPC: H04B5/00

CPC classification number: H02J50/20 ,  H01Q1/2225 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H02J50/80

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to wireless power transfer. A wireless power transmission receiver includes a receive antenna including a parallel resonator configured to resonate in response to a magnetic near-field and couple wireless power therefrom. The receiver further includes a passive rectifier circuit coupled to the parallel resonator. The passive rectifier circuit is configured to transform a load impedance to the parallel resonator.

Abstract translation: 示例性实施例涉及无线功率传输。 无线功率传输接收机包括接收天线，其包括被配置为响应于磁场近场谐振并耦合无线电力的并联谐振器。 接收器还包括耦合到并联谐振器的无源整流电路。 无源整流电路被配置为将负载阻抗转换成并联谐振器。

公开(公告)号：US20100148723A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-17

申请号：US12552110

申请日：2009-09-01

Applicant: Nigel P. Cook ,  Lukas Sieber ,  Hanspeter Widmer

Inventor： Nigel P. Cook ,  Lukas Sieber ,  Hanspeter Widmer

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H02J17/00

CPC classification number: G06K19/0723 ,  G06K7/0008 ,  G06K7/10207 ,  G06K19/0701 ,  G06K19/0702 ,  G06K19/0715 ,  G06K19/07749 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/12

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to wireless power transfer. A wireless power transceiver and device comprise an antenna including a parallel resonator configured to resonate in response to a substantially unmodulated carrier frequency. The wireless power transceiver further comprises a bidirectional power conversion circuit coupled to the parallel resonator. The bidirectional power conversion circuit is reconfigurable to rectify an induced current received at the antenna into DC power and to induce resonance at the antenna in response to DC power.

Abstract translation: 示例性实施例涉及无线功率传输。 无线功率收发器和设备包括天线，其包括被配置为响应于基本上未调制的载波频率而谐振的并联谐振器。 无线功率收发器还包括耦合到并联谐振器的双向功率转换电路。 双向功率转换电路是可重构的，以将在天线处接收的感应电流整流为DC电力并且响应于DC功率在天线处引起谐振。

公开(公告)号：US20100109443A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-06

申请号：US12510123

申请日：2009-07-27

Applicant: Nigel P. Cook ,  Lukas Sieber ,  Hanspeter Widmer

Inventor： Nigel P. Cook ,  Lukas Sieber ,  Hanspeter Widmer

IPC: H02J17/00

CPC classification number: H02J50/12 ,  H01Q1/2225 ,  H01Q1/248 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/50 ,  H04B5/0037

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to wireless power transfer. A wireless power receiver includes a receive antenna for coupling with a transmit antenna of transmitter generating a magnetic near field. The receive antenna receives wireless power from the magnetic near field and includes a resonant tank and a parasitic resonant tank wirelessly coupled to the resonant tank. A wireless power transmitter includes a transmit antenna for coupling with a receive antenna of a receiver. The transmit antenna generates a magnetic near field for transmission of wireless power and includes a resonant tank and a parasitic resonant tank coupled to the resonant tank.

Abstract translation: 示例性实施例涉及无线功率传输。 无线电力接收机包括用于与产生磁场近场的发射机发射天线耦合的接收天线。 接收天线从磁场近场接收无线电力，并且包括无谐振耦合到谐振回路的谐振回路和寄生谐振回路。 无线电力发射机包括用于与接收机的接收天线耦合的发射天线。 发射天线产生用于无线电力传输的磁场近场，并且包括耦合到谐振回路的谐振回路和寄生谐振槽。

公开(公告)号：US20090299918A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：US12128572

申请日：2008-05-28

Applicant: Nigel P. Cook ,  David F. Allred

Inventor： Nigel P. Cook ,  David F. Allred

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/04 ,  B60L53/12 ,  B60L53/36 ,  B60L53/38 ,  B60L53/65 ,  B60L53/665 ,  B60L2210/30 ,  B60L2210/40 ,  B60L2220/42 ,  B60L2240/80 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  B60L2260/28 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  Y02T10/646 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T10/7241 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/122 ,  Y02T90/125 ,  Y02T90/127 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/169 ,  Y04S30/14

Abstract: A system that automatically detects the presence of an automobile that can operate wirelessly to recharge the battery therein, and detects account information associated with that automobile. When the account information is properly detected, the amount of power delivered is metered, and thereafter the power used by a user is Bill to the user at a markup based on that distributed by the distribution company.

Abstract translation: 一种自动检测可无线操作以对其中的电池充电的汽车的存在并检测与该汽车相关联的帐户信息的系统。 当帐号信息被正确地检测到时，计量所传送的电力量，此后用户使用的电力是基于分配公司分发的标记的用户的账单。

公开(公告)号：US20090243397A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12398179

申请日：2009-03-04

Applicant: Nigel P. Cook ,  Lukas Sieber ,  Hanspeter Widmer

Inventor： Nigel P. Cook ,  Lukas Sieber ,  Hanspeter Widmer

IPC: H01F38/00

CPC classification number: H02J50/12 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H04B5/0037 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: A wireless power system includes a power source, power receiver, and components thereof. The system can also include a parasitic antenna that can improve the coupling to the power source in various modes. The antenna can have both a variable capacitor and a variable inductor, and both of those can be changed in order to change characteristics of the matching.

Abstract translation: 无线电力系统包括电源，电力接收器及其组件。 该系统还可以包括可以以各种模式改善与电源的耦合的寄生天线。 天线可以具有可变电容器和可变电感器，并且可以改变这两者以改变匹配的特性。