Abstract: A wireless charging device comprises a transmitter coupled to at least one transmitting antenna and operable to cause the at least one transmitting antenna to emit electromagnetic radiation; a conductive structure adapted to confine the electromagnetic radiation to a charging zone; and a detector for detecting a degree of impedance mismatch between the transmitter and the at least one transmitting antenna. A receiver for use with the wireless charging device and a wireless charging system are also disclosed.

Abstract: A wireless charging device comprises a transmitter coupled to at least one transmitting antenna and operable to cause the at least one transmitting antenna to emit electromagnetic radiation; a conductive structure adapted to confine the electromagnetic radiation to a charging zone; and a detector for detecting a degree of impedance mismatch between the transmitter and the at least one transmitting antenna. A receiver for use with the wireless charging device and a wireless charging system are also disclosed.

Abstract: A wireless charging device comprises a transmitter coupled to at least one transmitting antenna and operable to cause the at least one transmitting antenna to emit electromagnetic radiation; a conductive structure adapted to confine the electromagnetic radiation to a charging zone; and a detector for detecting a degree of impedance mismatch between the transmitter and the at least one transmitting antenna. A receiver for use with the wireless charging device and a wireless charging system are also disclosed.

Abstract: A wireless charging device comprises a transmitter coupled to at least one transmitting antenna and operable to cause the at least one transmitting antenna to emit electromagnetic radiation; a conductive structure adapted to confine the electromagnetic radiation to a charging zone; and a detector for detecting a degree of impedance mismatch between the transmitter and the at least one transmitting antenna. A receiver for use with the wireless charging device and a wireless charging system are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a novel probes arrangement configured to be attached to a receiving unit of a device under charge positioned onto or within a conductive charging structure having a transmitting unit for transmitting RF energy, wherein said probes arrangement comprises at least two probes configured to create a closed electromagnetic field lines between them so as to allow improved coupling between said transmitting unit and said receiving unit regardless of the position and/or the orientation of the device under charge relative to the conductive charging structure. The improved coupling between the receiving unit attached to the probes arrangement and the transmitting unit of the conductive charging structure allows a high RF transfer efficiency between said units.

Abstract: A wireless charging device comprises a transmitter coupled to at least one transmitting antenna and operable to cause the at least one transmitting antenna to emit electromagnetic radiation; a conductive structure adapted to confine the electromagnetic radiation to a charging zone; and a detector for detecting a degree of impedance mismatch between the transmitter and the at least one transmitting antenna. A receiver for use with the wireless charging device and a wireless charging system are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a novel probes arrangement configured to be attached to a receiving unit of a device under charge positioned onto or within a conductive charging structure having a transmitting unit for transmitting RF energy, wherein said probes arrangement comprises at least two probes configured to create a closed electromagnetic field lines between them so as to allow improved coupling between said transmitting unit and said receiving unit regardless of the position and/or the orientation of the device under charge relative to the conductive charging structure. The improved coupling between the receiving unit attached to the probes arrangement and the transmitting unit of the conductive charging structure allows a high RF transfer efficiency between said units.

Abstract: The present invention provides wireless charging techniques and devices for charging electronic device(s) within a closed space defined by a substantially hollow housing containing an antenna arrangement and configured to define an inner cavity for propagation of electromagnetic radiation from the antenna arrangement. The housing has an inner surface, encompassing the inner cavity, which geometry and material composition selected to define a general propagation path for the predetermined electromagnetic radiation from the antenna arrangement towards a charging zone. The inner cavity of the housing operates as a waveguide for directionally guiding the electromagnetic radiation to the charging zone and providing substantially maximal intensity of the electromagnetic radiation within the charging zone.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a combined communication and charging module for a wireless rechargeable device configured to allow RF charging and data transceiving in an adjacent/identical frequency is provided. The combined communication and charging module comprising a charging unit and a communication unit, both units are sharing a common antenna, wherein the operation of said units is performed alternately and determined by an environmental effect and/or by filtering of signals received according to their strength. The environmental effect in the context of the present invention is the presence or absence of a wireless charging device and the creation of a charging zone in the surroundings of said combined communication and charging module such that said common antenna is within or outside said charging zone.

Abstract: A system is presented for harvesting electromagnetic energy propagating in surroundings. The system comprises an antenna unit, a harvesting unit, and an input signal adapting circuit. The antenna unit is configured for receiving external electromagnetic radiation from the surroundings and producing a corresponding electric output. The harvesting unit comprises at least one energy harvesting circuit each configured and operable for receiving signals indicative of the output of the antenna unit and generating and storing corresponding electric charge, the harvesting circuit comprising: a rectifying unit comprising a plurality of rectifiers each configured and operable to receive AC electric signals and generate corresponding DC electric power; and a charge collection unit configured and operable to receive the plurality of DC electric powers from said rectifying unit and converting and accumulating them into the electric charge presenting harvested energy.

Abstract: A charging device is provided for communicating with one or more consumer devices for remotely charging at least one of them upon demand of the consumer. The charging device comprises a transmitter unit associated with an antenna unit comprising a power antenna for defining at least one charging zone for transmitting charging power toward it; a receiver for receiving signals from consumers located within the charging zone; and a controller unit configured to be responsive to a request signal from a consumer indicative of demand for charging, to initiate a charging process of the consumer by radiation from the power antenna toward the consumer to supply power required for operating a functional unit of the consumer. The power antenna may comprise an array of directional antenna elements, each defining the charging zone within a different angular segment of entire charging space defined by a radiation pattern of the antenna array.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a wireless charging device having a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) unit integrated within a transmitting unit of said wireless charging device and configured to modulate RF energy transmission to a device under charge according to real time analysis of the charging process, said PWM unit is connected to a charging tracking module and to controller, wherein said charging tracking module is adapted to provide data reflecting the progress of said charging process and said controller is adapted to receive said data from said charging tracking module and adjust the duty cycle of said PWM unit according to the data obtained, so as to adjust the transmitted power to the wireless charging process and thus, to have minimal energy loss during said wireless charging process.

Abstract: A wireless charging device comprises a transmitter coupled to at least one transmitting antenna and operable to cause the at least one transmitting antenna to emit electromagnetic radiation; a conductive structure adapted to confine the electromagnetic radiation to a charging zone; and a detector for detecting a degree of impedance mismatch between the transmitter and the at least one transmitting antenna. A receiver for use with the wireless charging device and a wireless charging system are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides wireless charging techniques and devices for charging electronic device(s) within a closed space defined by a substantially hollow housing containing an antenna arrangement and configured to define an inner cavity for propagation of electromagnetic radiation from the antenna arrangement. The housing has an inner surface, encompassing the inner cavity, which geometry and material composition selected to define a general propagation path for the predetermined electromagnetic radiation from the antenna arrangement towards a charging zone. The inner cavity of the housing operates as a waveguide for directionally guiding the electromagnetic radiation to the charging zone and providing substantially maximal intensity of the electromagnetic radiation within the charging zone.

Abstract: A charging device (200) is provided for communicating with one or more consumer devices (300) for remotely charging at least one of them upon demand of the consumer. The charging device (200) comprises a transmitter unit associated with an antenna unit comprising a power antenna configured to define at least one charging zone for transmitting charging power to the at least one charging zone; a receiver for receiving signals from consumers (300) located within the charging zone; and a controller unit. The controller is configured and operable to be responsive to a request signal from a consumer (300) indicative of demand for charging, to initiate a charging process of the consumer by radiation from the power antenna toward said consumer (300) to supply power required for operating a functional unit of said consumer (300).