Abstract:
A wireless power transfer system and method is provided. The system includes a source coil that is coupled to a power supplying device and a receiver coil that is coupled to a power receiving device. In operation, when the source coil is energized by the power supplying device and the receiver coil is positioned within a predetermined range of distances from the source coil, the receiver coil is inductively coupled to the source coil at a predefined magnetic resonance frequency to wirelessly transfer power from the power supplying device to the power receiving device. The power receiving device measures a voltage level at the receiver coil and sends information pertaining to the voltage level to the power supplying device. The power supplying device adjusts voltage at the source coil based on comparing the voltage level with a predetermined threshold determined for the power receiving device.
Abstract:
A portable radio device is adapted to function as a wireless charger. The device includes a power supply source, a power control circuit, a controller, a power amplifier connected to the power control circuit to draw a first supply voltage from the power control circuit, and a source coil. In operation, the controller receives a request for charging at least one other device coupled to a receiver coil. When the receiver coil is positioned within a predetermined range of distances from the source coil, the controller switches a connection of the power control circuit to the source coil and controls the power control circuit to increase the voltage to a second supply voltage provided to energize the source coil and to inductively couple the source coil to the receiver coil at a predetermined magnetic resonance frequency for wirelessly charging the at least one other device.