Abstract: A system is disclosed to detect failure of a diode that is connected in series with a battery and a contactor or other switch configured to connect the battery to a load when the contactor or other switch is in a closed position and to isolate the battery from the load when the contactor or other switch is in an open position. In various embodiments, the system includes a high value resistor connected between the anode terminal of the diode and ground, the connection to the anode terminal being on a load side of the contactor or other switch; and a voltage meter configured to measure a voltage across the high value resistor at least during a test in which a voltage is applied to a bus associated with the load while the contactor or other switch is in the open position.

Abstract: A system for wireless power transmission, preferably including one or more power transmitters, detectors, and/or processing modules, and optionally including one or more power receivers and/or auxiliary sensors. A method for field detection, preferably including transmitting power, receiving latent scattering signals, analyzing the scattering signals, and/or acting based on the analysis.

Abstract: Power supply efficiency may be provided. First, a total power supply capacity may be determined comprising a sum of a plurality of supply capacities respectively corresponding to a plurality of power supplies serving a plurality of components. Next, a load value corresponding to the plurality of components may be determined. A number of the plurality of power supplies may then be powered down. The number of power supplies powered down may comprise a value that may cause a remaining number of the plurality of power supplies serving the plurality of components to operate within an efficiency range.

Abstract: A system includes one or more assets loaded into and/or removed from a vehicle. Each asset is coupled to a wireless tag, and each wireless tag wirelessly transmits beacon signals at predetermined intervals. The system includes a gateway disposed within the vehicle. The gateway is configured to receive power from a vehicle power source when the vehicle is operating, and the gateway is configured to receive power from an internal battery source when the vehicle is not operating. The gateway is configured to scan an area of the vehicle at a duty cycle to identify beacon signals transmitted by the wireless tags and receive the beacon signals from the wireless tags.

Abstract: A system and method for power distribution are disclosed. A processor detects a storage device having a scalable interface, where the scalable interface is for transferring data between a host device and the storage device. The processor determines power requirement of the storage device based on a signal from the scalable interface. At least one power supply unit coupled to the processor provides power to the storage device based on the determined power requirement.

Abstract: A powering patch panel system includes a patch panel device coupled to a power source, and including a first port that is coupled to a networking device via a first cable and a second port that is coupled to the powered device via a second cable. The patch panel device receives data that is directed to the powered device from the networking device through the first port and via the first cable, and receives power from the power source. The patch panel device then transmits both the data and a subset of the power through the second port and via the second cable to the powered device. The first port may be provided by optical-fiber-based port and the first cable may be provided by an optical-fiber-based cable, while the second port may be provided by a hybrid conductive-material/optical-fiber-based port and the second cable may be provided by a hybrid conductive-material/optical-fiber-based cable.

Abstract: The technology described herein relates to polarization adaptive wireless power transmission systems. In an implementation, a wireless power transmission system is described. The wireless power transmission system includes an antenna array and control circuitry operatively coupled to the antenna array. The control circuitry is configured to determine polarization information of a beacon signal received from a client device at multiple antennas of the antenna array. The beacon signal is transmitted by a client device in a wireless power delivery environment. The control circuitry is further configured to configure polarization information associated with each of the multiple antennas to match the polarization information determined at respective antennas of the multiple antennas. The present technology enables different wireless power receiver clients to have different polarizations. The wireless power transmission system can efficiently send power to the client devices by matching their polarization.

Abstract: A communication apparatus of the present disclosure comprises a first receiver which, in operation, receives a downlink data frame from a base station; a decoder which, in operation, decodes data included in the received downlink data frame; a signal generator which, when the decoded data indicates that there is no buffered traffic for the communication apparatus, generates an uplink frame that includes acknowledgement information and a wake-up radio (WUR) mode request indicating a request to transit to the WUR mode from a primary connectivity radio (PCR) mode; and a transmitter which, in operation, transmits the uplink frame to the base station.

Abstract: A method of power control for mobile devices, comprising providing a power management application in a first mobile device of a plurality of mobile devices, and wirelessly sharing power among the plurality of mobile devices according to at least one of the user-selectable power sharing templates. The power management application may include a plurality of user-selectable power sharing templates that define how the plurality of mobile devices will share power between themselves. The power management application may recommend one of the plurality of power sharing templates for activities by a user of the first mobile device.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can cause an electronic device to charge or be remotely powered via a device. The device comprises multiple software enabled wireless transceivers. The device is constructed to: identify an electronic device in proximity to the device's wireless AdHoc Meshed Network; automatically add, hand off or remove the electronic device to/across/from the network; and automatically determine a charge or remote power level of the electronic device.

Abstract: In one or more embodiments, a system includes a plurality of network devices comprising a plurality of ports, a power bus connecting the network devices, wherein power is shared between the network devices over the power bus, and a controller for identifying available power and allocating power to the ports. The ports include a plurality of PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment) PoE (Power over Ethernet) ports each operable to transmit power to a device connected to one of the PSE PoE ports, a plurality of PD (Powered Device) PoE ports each operable to receive power from a device connected to one of the PD PoE ports, and a plurality of bi-directional PoE ports each configurable to operate as a PSE PoE port to transmit power to a device connected to one of the bi-directional PoE ports or as a PD PoE port to receive power from the connected device.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, which comprises base and auxiliary multi point power chargers. The base multi point power charger is coupleable to an electrical energy source. The multi point power chargers are constructed to emit a plurality of directional beams. Each of the plurality of directional beams is directable toward a determined direction of an electronic device that is chargeable via the multi point power charger. The electronic device is comprised of the auxiliary multi point power charger.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can cause an electronic device to charge or be remotely powered via a device. The device comprises a wireless transceiver. The device is constructed to: identify an electronic device in proximity to the device; automatically add, hand off or remove the electronic device to/across/from the network; and automatically determine a charge or remote power level of the electronic device.

Abstract: A battery in a mobile phone cover may be selectively charged according to a user-selectable parameter. When charged, the battery in the mobile phone cover may be used to charge a battery in a mobile phone.

Abstract: Provided is device linked context identification and notification. Context data of a user profile of a user is retrieved from an external storage. The context data is analyzed to place user activities of the user and surrounding activities around the user in activity categories and to assign tags for the user activities and the surrounding activities. In response to receiving a notification that shutdown of a first device being used by the user is about to occur, current context data and historical context data are compared to determine whether the current context data for the user is one of typical and unusual and to predict a future action of the user. A device shutdown notice is sent to a second device with the current context data, the determination of whether the current context data for the user is one of typical and unusual, and the prediction of the future action.

Abstract: A simple, low-cost circuit is disclosed that provides the requisite triple redundancy for a spark protection circuit for a battery-operated device having an on-board battery charger that is intended for use in hazardous atmospheres. The circuit complies with the IEC standard for intrinsically safe products.

Abstract: A wireless power transmitter includes an antenna and a processor configured to control the antenna to respectively transmit detection powers in a plurality of directions, the detection powers including a first detection power and a second detection power, the first detection power including a first direction information and identification information of the wireless power transmitter, the first detection power being transmitted in a first direction, the second detection power including a second direction information and the identification information of the wireless power transmitter, the second detection power being transmitted in a second direction different from the first direction; control to receive a communication signal including the first direction information and the identification information of the wireless power transmitter from an electronic device which received the first detection power; and based on receiving the communication signal, control the antenna to transmit power for charging in the f

Abstract: A method of coordinating wireless power transfer and data communication between a transmitter and a receiver comprising recognizing at the receiver that an energy store electrically coupled to the receiver requires an electrical charge, emitting from the receiver a beacon signal to the transmitter, the beacon signal including information about the receiver and a state of charge of the energy store, recognizing at the receiver first and second localization signals from the transmitter, establishing low-power and high-power laser beam connections between the receiver and the transmitter in response to the localization signals, and communicating further information via the low-power beam on a periodic basis while optical power is being transferred via the high-power beam. The low-power beam connection includes further information about the receiver and the state of charge of the energy store. Optical power is transferred from the transmitter to the receiver via the high-power beam.

Abstract: A self-contained disaster condition monitoring system to alert a user of one or more disaster conditions at a location via a personal electronic device includes a self-contained housing assembly having a housing unit, wherein the self-contained housing assembly is equipped with a self-contained monitoring assembly comprising at least a disaster condition sensor or a disaster condition detector. A user interface assembly is provided and is operable by a user to configure at least the sensor or the detector of the self-contained monitoring assembly. A communication assembly includes an SMS communication module configured to transmit a direct SMS alarm message to the personal electronic device upon detection of at least one disaster condition by the self-contained monitoring assembly. The system also includes a power supply assembly to provide power to at least the self-contained monitoring assembly and the communication assembly, wherein the power supply assembly includes a backup power supply.

Abstract: A communication module in a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a battery unit; a receiving unit for receiving power from the battery unit and operating by a predetermined period in a reception standby state; and a control unit configured to accumulatively calculate an amount of current consumed according to an operation time of the receiving unit, and generate a control message for controlling a turn-off of the communication module or controlling an operation period of the receiving unit when the accumulatively calculated value exceeds a predetermined value.

Abstract: An example operation may include one or more of determining an energy state of a system, generating a wireless energy transfer request based on the energy state, transmitting the wireless energy transfer request to another system, receiving wireless energy transfer information from the other system, performing a wireless energy exchange with the other system based on the wireless energy transfer information, and receiving a data block associated with the wireless energy exchange from the other system.

Abstract: A wireless charging system is provided. The wireless charging system includes: a wireless charging device and a wireless powered device. The wireless charging device includes a light emitter configured to emit infrared light. The wireless powered device includes a surface with a light receiver disposed thereon, where the light receiver is configured to receive the infrared light emitted from the light emitter. The light receiver is further configured to convert light energy of the received infrared light into electrical energy and supply the electrical energy to power the wireless powered device.

Abstract: A system includes a memory storing a battery profile corresponding to a battery identifier of a high-voltage battery of a vehicle and a processor. The processor is programmed to periodically send the battery profile to a server, and, responsive to detecting a change in the battery identifier, request the server to send a battery profile corresponding to the battery identifier as changed.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is provided. The method comprises: setting a first voltage level provided to a cable; operating a radio, coupled to the cable, with constant power consumption; measuring a first current level provided to the cable; setting a second voltage level provided to the cable; measuring a second current level provided to the cable; and determining a first resistance of the cable using the first and second voltage and current levels.

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing updates of a plurality of networked devices are disclosed. A system includes a plurality of wireless devices configured to operate using battery power, and a computing device remote from the plurality of wireless devices. The computing device is configured to wirelessly communicate with one or more of the plurality of wireless devices, determine a device list ranking the plurality of wireless devices based on respective remaining battery life of each wireless device, and sequentially update the plurality of wireless devices based on the device list.

Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking resources used by triggers such as alarms and timers that are used by mobile applications to schedule tasks and intelligently manipulating the timing of the triggers to optimize usage of resources such as, but not limited to: network, battery, CPU and/or memory are disclosed. In one embodiment, an intelligent alarm manipulator and resource tracker tracks triggers from multiple applications on a mobile device and corresponding use of resources resulting from the triggers on a mobile device. The intelligent alarm manipulator and resource tracker further determines correlations between the triggers and the corresponding use of the resources on the mobile device and manipulates, based on the correlations, timing or frequency of some or all of the triggers to optimize the use of the resources on the mobile device.

Abstract: A power transmitting unit (PTU) for wireless power transmission (WPT) includes a communication transceiver and a power controller. The communication transceiver connects a communication link with at least one power receiving unit (PRU) through legacy communication and exchanges parameters necessary for the WPT through the connected communication link. The power controller is configured to transmit, to the PRU, a PTU beacon containing information about a dedicated power slot (DPS) allocated to the PRU in a super frame including a plurality of DPSs, to receive a PRU beacon from the PRU, to extract a phase difference between a plurality of antennas by analyzing a continuous wave (CW) of the PRU beacon, and to transmit power to the PRU in the allocated DPS in consideration of the phase difference.

Abstract: A wireless power transmitter performs a method for supplying power for wireless charging from the wireless power transmitter to a plurality of wireless power receivers. The wireless charging method includes allocating priorities to one or more electronic devices that connect for wireless charging, and supplying wireless power to the one or more electronic devices based on the priorities. Other embodiments may be implemented.

Abstract: A circuit for identifying a power supply may include a voltage divider to divide an identification voltage from the power supply. The output of the voltage divider is electrically coupled to an adapter identification pin of a controller to identify the power supply.

Abstract: A field device according to one aspect of the present invention may include a first processor configured to perform a process of communicating first information used for process control and a process of generating second information including a diagnosis result obtained by performing self-diagnosis of the field device, a second processor including a first wireless unit configured to perform wireless communication, the second processor being configured to request the first processor to read at least the second information and to perform a process of transmitting, from the first wireless unit, the second information obtained through the read request as a wireless signal, and a security unit configured to permit or reject a request made to the first processor by the second processor in accordance with a rule which is specified in advance.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a communications device is provided that includes a normal internal energy storage configured to supply energy to the communications device during normal operations, and a backup internal energy storage configured to supply energy to the communications device during emergency operations. The communications device is configured to, in response to detecting that a state of charge of the normal internal energy storage has reached a predetermined level, switch from the normal operations mode to the emergency operations mode and switch from consuming power from the normal internal energy storage to consuming power from the backup internal energy storage.

Abstract: A repeater system includes a first RF repeater device arranged in a first topology of a network of RF repeater devices, to communicate with one or more second RF repeater devices in the network of RF repeater devices to service a source node and destination nodes in a wireless network. The first RF repeater device detects a change in a network condition in wireless network between source node and the destination nodes. Based on the detected change in network condition, the one or more second RF repeater devices are controlled in network of RF repeater devices to re-configure the first topology of network of RF repeater devices to a second topology. The re-configuration of first topology of network of RF repeater devices to second topology is executed to continue to service source node and the destination nodes in the wireless network in the changed network condition.

Abstract: In one or more embodiments, a wireless communications device of an information handling system may receive wireless power from a wireless charging unit, coupled to a wireless docking device; in response to receiving the wireless power from the wireless charging unit, the wireless communications device of the information handling system may establish wireless communications with a wireless communications device of the wireless charging unit; the wireless communications device of the information handling system may wirelessly receive information from the wireless communications device of the wireless charging unit; the wireless communications device of the information handling system may provide the information to an embedded controller of the information handling system; and the embedded controller may perform an action associated with the information handling system.

Abstract: A power management approach for a mobile device includes comparing a battery provided power supply voltage to a reference voltage in order to generate an alarm signal. In response to the alarm signal the frequency of an operating clock applied to a system-on-chip is changed.

Abstract: A communication apparatus of the present disclosure comprises a first receiver which, in operation, receives a downlink data frame from a base station; a decoder which, in operation, decodes data included in the received downlink data frame; a signal generator which, when the decoded data indicates that there is no buffered traffic for the communication apparatus, generates an uplink frame that includes acknowledgement information and a wake-up radio (WUR) mode request indicating a request to transit to the WUR mode from a primary connectivity radio (PCR) mode; and a transmitter which, in operation, transmits the uplink frame to the base station.

Abstract: A primary wireless communication device includes: an output assembly; a short-range communications assembly; a pairing controller configured to: send a discovery request for detection by a secondary wireless communication device; responsive to sending the discovery request, receive a discovery response from the secondary wireless communication device, the discovery response containing an identifier of the secondary wireless communication device and charge data for the secondary wireless communication device; control the output assembly to present the identifier of the secondary wireless communication device and a charge indicator for the secondary wireless communication device; obtain an instruction to establish a paired communication link with the secondary wireless communication device; and responsive to obtaining the instruction, initiate a pairing stage to establish the paired communication link.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method and a device for reducing power consumption of a PA, and relate to the field of communications technologies, which can reduce the power consumption of the PA to a maximum extent for components of different batches. A detailed solution is as follows: The station A receives a first link status indication sent by a station B, where the first link status indication includes a parameter of a status of a link from the station A to the station B; and if the parameter included in the first link status indication is greater than a first threshold, the station A decreases a drain voltage of the PA, to reduce the power consumption of the PA. The embodiments of the present invention are applied to a process of communication between point-to-point radio frequency modules.

Abstract: A process and system allowing mobile users to initiate a two-way text message (SMS) conversation with a subscriber's computer. The steps consist of using a mobile user's mobile device to send a SMS containing a keyword and short code to a Short Message Service Center (SMSC), receiving an SMS reply containing an Individual Identification Code Numbers (IICN) which establishes two-way SMS communication between mobile user and business/subscriber. The invention further establishes IICN network which allows businesses to create-a SMS network, previously only available with voice phone networks, providing the Mobile User with the options of auto SMS replay, SMS conversation transfer, or interactive two-way SMS communication with a live SMS operator.

Abstract: The handset is connected to a cord that can be unreeled and reeled in, and can be set in a cradle and taken out of the cradle, the handset comprising an acceleration sensor, a display unit, and a controller. The acceleration sensor detects movement of the handset in a first direction, which is a direction in which the handset is taken out of the cradle, and/or a second direction, which is a direction in which the handset is set in the cradle. The controller controls operation of the display unit, and disables the operation of the display unit while the acceleration sensor is detecting movement of the handset in the first direction or the second direction.

Abstract: A method and a device for searching for an access point in a wireless LAN are disclosed. An operating method of a station comprising a PCR and a WUR comprises the steps of: allowing the WUR operating in a wake up state to receive a WUR beacon frame from an access point; shifting an operating state of the PCR from a sleep state to the wake up state, when the WUR beacon frame is received; and allowing the PCR operating in the wake up state to communicate with the access point. Therefore, the performance of a communication system can be improved.

Abstract: A method for assembling a communication device and the communication device The communication device includes a casing that houses a battery. The battery extends in a main extension plane. The casing includes a back cover to cover the battery, and the back cover extends in a second plane substantially parallel to the main extension plane. The communication device also has an electrical signal transmission line having a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is coupled to a processor of the communication device. The first portion has a longitudinal extension coupled to at least one electrical component, wherein the first portion extends alongside the battery in a third plane substantially perpendicular to the main extension plane.

Abstract: A field device of automation technology, including: an at least partially metal housing having at least one housing opening; a field device electronics arranged within the housing; a cable gland, which is located in the housing opening, wherein at least one cable extends through the cable gland into the housing and is connected with the field device electronics such that wired communication can occur via the cable with the field device electronics; and an antenna for transmitting and/or receiving electromagnetic waves having at least one determined wavelength, wherein the antenna is situated in the cable gland such that the antenna at least partially surrounds the cable, and wherein the antenna is connected with the field device electronics via a coaxial cable such that wireless communication can occur via the antenna with the field device electronics.

Abstract: Wireless charging systems, and methods of use thereof, are disclosed herein. As an example, a method includes: (i) receiving, by a communications radio of a wireless power transmitter, a communication signal from a communications radio of a wireless power receiver, the communication signal including data used to determine a location of the wireless power receiver, and (ii) determining a location of the wireless power receiver based, at least in part, on the data included in the communication signal. The method further includes, in response to determining that the location of the wireless power receiver is within a wireless power transmission range defined by the transmitter, transmitting radio frequency (RF) power transmission waves towards the wireless power receiver, the RF power transmission waves converging to form controlled constructive interference patterns and destructive interference patterns in proximity to the location of the wireless power receiver.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a shield for wireless charging that is capable of improving the effect of dissipating heat generated in a transmit coil, a method of manufacturing the same, and a wireless charger using the same. The shield for wireless charging according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a seating part on which the transmit coil is seated; and a transfer part extended integrally to a lower portion of the seating part to transfer heat generated in the transmit coil, wherein a plurality of transmit coils are seated on the seating part, and a height of a seating area on which each transmit coil is seated is set different from a height of a seating area adjacent to each other.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, which comprises a multi point power charger. The multi point power charger is coupleable to an electrical energy source. The multi point power charger constructed to emit a plurality of directional beams. Each of the plurality of directional beams is directable toward a determined direction of an electronic device that is chargeable via the multi point power charger.

Abstract: A tablet charging cabinet includes a storage space having a base, a top wall, two opposed side walls, and a back wall, and a plurality of angled partition panels defining a plurality of storage and charging compartments at different elevations therein, each compartment having a respective connector at the back of the respective panels. Each connector is configured for providing power supply and network connection to a respective electronic device connected thereto. At least two alignment posts located on two sides of each connector to facilitate alignment of an electronic device to a respective connector. Each partition panel is configured to have an opening to allow a charging indicator light of an electronic device to be visible from outside the cabinet. The plurality of partition panels are angled downward toward the back wall to facilitate connection of an electronic device to a respective connector.

Abstract: A method for assembling a communication device and the communication device The communication device includes a casing that houses a battery. The battery extends in a main extension plane. The casing includes a back cover to cover the battery, and the back cover extends in a second plane substantially parallel to the main extension plane. The communication device also has an electrical signal transmission line having a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is coupled to a processor of the communication device. The first portion has a longitudinal extension coupled to at least one electrical component, wherein the first portion extends alongside the battery in a third plane substantially perpendicular to the main extension plane.

Abstract: An application function (AF) device may identify a user equipment (UE) and may send, to a network exposure function (NEF) device, a battery level request message concerning a battery of the UE. The AF device may obtain, from the NEF device, based on sending the battery level request message, a battery level report, and may cause, based on the battery level report, at least one action to be performed.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a power transmit port, a first battery unit, a second battery unit, a first voltage-controlled conducting circuit, a first selective conducting circuit, a second voltage-controlled conducting circuit, a second selective conducting circuit and a processing unit. The first and second voltage-controlled conducting circuit connects the corresponding battery unit to the power transmit port in electric when the voltage of the corresponding battery unit is higher than the voltage of the power transmit port. The first selective conducting circuit connects the first battery unit to the power transmit port in electric according to a first turn-on signal. The second selective conducting circuit connects the second battery unit to the power transmit port in electric according to a second turn-on signal. The processing unit generates the first turn-on signal and the second turn-on signal in selective.

Abstract: A process and system allowing mobile users to initiate a two-way text message (SMS) conversation with a subscriber's computer. The steps consist of using a mobile user's mobile device to send a SMS containing a keyword and short code to a Short Message Service Center (SMSC), receiving an SMS reply containing an Individual Identification Code Numbers (IICN) which establishes two-way SMS communication between mobile user and business/subscriber. The invention further establishes IICN network which allows businesses to create-a SMS network, previously only available with voice phone networks, providing the Mobile User with the options of auto SMS replay, SMS conversation transfer, or interactive two-way SMS communication with a live SMS operator.