Abstract: A method for modeling, designing, and/or optimizing a wireless power transfer system, such as a resonant power transfer system. The method may be based on artificial intelligence or expert systems. A computer program product for optimizing a power transfer system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A wireless power transmitter is provided which performs communication with a wireless power receiver through multiple slots. The wireless power transmitter comprises: a power converter consisting of at least one coil to convert a current into a magnetic field; and a power transmission controller that receives information associated with a power transfer phase from the wireless power receiver through at least one of the multiple slots, during the transfer of power to the wireless power receiver through the power converter, wherein the information associated with the power transfer phase contains a slot number assigned to the wireless power receiver.

Abstract: The status monitoring system for a circuit breaker (100) includes a movable handle (110) with a magnet (112), a magnetic sensor (140) and a processor (150). The magnet is movable with the handle. The magnetic sensor is arranged in proximity to the handle, and is used to sense a magnetic field produced from the magnet of the handle. The processor receives information of the sensed magnetic field from the magnetic sensor and determines a status of the circuit breaker based on the sensed magnetic field which relates to a position of the handle. The status of the circuit breaker may include a handle position (e.g., ON, OFF or TRIPPED position), a handle velocity or a handle acceleration. A diagnosis of breaker functionality may then be reported.

Abstract: A method and a regulating unit for avoiding overloads for link sections within a power supply system use requirements for loads to determine which link sections can be enabled for loads.

Abstract: A non-contact power transmission apparatus for transmitting electric power in a non-contact manner to a power reception apparatus comprises a housing configured to include a support section for placing the power reception apparatus and a circuit section for transmission of the electric power therein; a power transmission antenna arranged at a position corresponding to the support section of the housing and configured to transmit AC power to the power reception apparatus; and a hollow formed in the vicinity of the support section in the housing and capable of housing an end protruding to the support section side of a protrusion included in the power reception apparatus.

Abstract: Systems for tuning a wireless power transfer system are provided, which may include any number of features. In one embodiment, a TET system includes a receive resonator is adapted to be implanted in a human patient and is configured to receive wireless power from a transmit resonator. The system can include a controller configured to identify if a foreign object is interfering with the transmission of power or generating an induced voltage in the receiver resonator. The controller can also be configured to control the transmit resonator to phase match with the foreign object. Methods of use are also provided.

Abstract: When a voltage across an element of a voltage converter or an inverter circuit has reached an upper limit of a withstanding voltage of the element and it is determined that received power of a power-receiving device has not reached a target value, an instruction for changing at least one of inductance and capacitance of an element which is disposed from a receiving-side pad to a filter circuit in the power-receiving device is transmitted from a power-transmitting device to the power-receiving device so as to satisfy a condition that the received power approaches a target value.

Abstract: A mobile medication workstation comprises a platform module and a battery module. The battery module is disposed on the platform module. The platform module has an article placing platform and an accommodating portion. The platform has an article containing area. The accommodating portion is used to accommodate a storage box. The mobile medication workstation comprises a first wireless charging module and a second wireless charging module. The first wireless charging module is electrically connected to the battery module and is close to the placing goods area. The second wireless charging module is electrically connected to the battery module and is close to the storage box. When a handheld device is placed in the article containing area, the first wireless charging module supplies power to the handheld device, and when the storage box is placed in the accommodating portion, the second wireless charging module supplies power to the storage box.

Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a PDU comprising an input configured to receive 3-phase power from a power source, a plurality of phase lines, each phase line configured to carry one phase of the 3-phase power, at least one outlet, at least one switch circuit configured to selectively couple the at least one outlet to the plurality of phase lines, a data connection, and a controller, wherein the controller is configured to monitor current from the plurality of phase lines to the at least one outlet, receive, via the data connection, phase loading information related to 3-phase power of at least one external device coupled to the power source, and operate the at least one switch circuit to selectively couple the at least one outlet to at least one of the plurality of phase lines based on the current and the received phase loading information.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for providing compatibility with a wireless power transmitting device in a wireless power transmitting system. The method includes the steps of: detecting a wireless power receiving device on the basis of a load change; transmitting a request signal for requesting information for a receiving device to the wireless power receiving device; receiving the information for the receiving device from the wireless power receiving device, wherein the information selectively includes version information on standard technical specifications for realizing the wireless power receiving device; and, when the version information is included in the information for the receiving device, performing a wireless power transmitting operation according to the standard technical specifications corresponding to the version information.

Abstract: A wireless power transmission system comprising a transmitting inverted Tesla Coil or Magnifier connected to the ground by its high voltage terminal using a capacitive earth connection and transmitting power through the ground to a subsequent receiving Tesla Coil or Magnifier being well earthed through a capacitive earth connection or conventional earth with the distance between the two earth connections of the transmitter and receiver plus the length of the coils in the transmitter and receiver forming a tuned length and the system thus composed being operated at a frequency that is an harmonic or close to an harmonic of the tuned length thus established.

Abstract: A distributed low voltage power system can include a primary power source that distributes line voltage power during a first mode of operation and fails to distribute the line voltage power during a second mode of operation. The system can also include a secondary power supply coupled to the primary power source, where the secondary power supply includes a controller and an energy storage device. The system can further include a power distribution module (PDM) coupled to the primary power source and the secondary power supply, where the PDM includes a first power transfer device and a first output channel. The system can also include at least one first LV device coupled to the first output channel of the PDM, where the at least one first LV device operates using a reserve LV signal based on the reserve signal during the second mode of operation.

Abstract: Various embodiments herein relate to power distribution networks for optically switchable windows. A number of different topologies are provided. In many embodiments, a control panel may be connected with a trunk line, which is connected to a plurality of optically switchable windows. The plurality of optically switchable windows may be powered by the shared trunk line. This topology provides substantial improvements over topologies in which each optically switchable window is connected to the control panel via separate, individual lines. Further, certain embodiments herein relate to installation kits for installing power distribution networks for optically switchable windows.

Abstract: A reverse power supply management method, apparatus and system are disclosed. The method includes: acquiring reverse power supply information of terminal devices of various links during a process that various terminal devices connected to a local end device stably perform reverse power supply on the local end device; determining reverse power supply management information of the various terminal devices according to the acquired reverse power supply information of the terminal devices of the various links; and transmitting respectively the reverse power supply management information of the various terminal devices to corresponding terminal devices to instruct the various terminal devices to adjust parameters for supplying reverse power to the local end device according to the received reverse power supply management information.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a power distribution unit (PDU) having at least one power receptacle for enabling attachment of an AC power cord of an external device thereto. A branch receptacle controller (BRC) has at least one bistable relay and is associated with the one power receptacle for supplying AC power thereto from an AC power source. The BRC monitors a parameter of a line voltage and uses it to detect when AC power is lost, and then toggles the bistable relay, if the relay is in a closed position, to an open position. A rack power distribution unit controller (RPDUC) monitors the bistable relay and commands the BRC to close the bistable relay after AC power is restored.

Abstract: An electrical cross-point switch N inputs, each at least 10 Gbps, connected to input transmission lines; M outputs, each at least 10 Gbps, connected to output transmission lines; at least two Radio Frequency (RF) Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) switches selectively interconnecting each input transmission line and each output transmission line; and control and addressing circuitry configured to selectively control interconnection of each input transmission line and each output transmission line via the at least two RF MEMS switches. The at least two RF MEMS switches can be embedded in each input transmission line and each output transmission line. The input transmission lines and the output transmission lines can each be partially shielded microwave transmission lines.

Abstract: In order to build a system capable of managing efficient operation control between a plurality of distributed power sources without compromising versatility of a distributed power source side, a power supply system of the disclosure herein is a power supply system having a plurality of distributed power sources including a battery and a power generation apparatus configured to generate power while forward power flow is detected, the power supply system including an interconnection operation switch to be closed during an interconnection operation such that an output from a grid is supplied to a load, a first current sensor disposed between the interconnection operation switch and the load, and configured to detect the forward power flow, a first supply path changeover switch capable of closing such that an output from the power generation apparatus is supplied to the load without passing through the first current sensor, and a second supply path changeover switch capable of closing such that the output from th

Abstract: Disclosed is a surgical footswitch, comprising a base, a pedal mounted to the base, and a variable air capacitor mechanically coupled to the pedal, such that movement of the pedal is operative to vary the capacitance of the variable air capacitor. The footswitch further comprises a capacitance-sensing controller circuit electrically connected to the variable air capacitor and configured to measure a capacitance of the variable air capacitor and to produce a control signal based on the measured capacitance, such that the control signal reflects a position of the pedal or a change in the position of the pedal, and a wireless interface electrically connected to the capacitance-sensing controller circuit and configured to wirelessly relay the control signal to a surgical console.

Abstract: A control device (100) includes a communication unit (102) which receives power consumption information of a power control target from an electric energy meter, an acquisition unit (104) which acquires demand control information from at least one power supply source, and a control unit (106) which controls operation of the power control target based on the power consumption information and the demand control information.

Abstract: An information setting apparatus in one aspect of the present disclosure comprises a clock information device, an information receiving device, a permission time calculating device, and an information setting device. The permission time calculating device calculates an operation permission time based on current time information stored in the clock information device and on start time information received by the information receiving device. The information setting device sets operation limitation information, including the operation permission time to at least one of a battery pack or an electrically-driven working machine.