Abstract: A wireless transmission system includes a transmitter antenna configured to transmit AC wireless signals to the at least one antenna, the AC wireless signals including wireless power signals and wireless data signals, the transmitter antenna including a source coil and an internal repeater coil. The system further includes at least one sensor configured to detect electrical information associated with the electrical characteristics of the AC wireless signals at one of the source coil or the internal repeater coil. A demodulation circuit is configured to receive the electrical information from the at least one sensor at the internal repeater coil, detect a change in the electrical information, (iii) determine if the change in the electrical information meets or exceeds one of a rise threshold or a fall threshold, if the change exceeds one of the rise threshold or the fall threshold, generate an alert, and output a plurality of data alerts.

Abstract: An electrical system incorporating a single structure multiple mode antenna is described. The antenna is preferably constructed having a first inductor coil that is electrically connected in series with a second inductor coil. The antenna is constructed having a plurality of electrical connections positioned along the first and second inductor coils. A plurality of terminals is connected to the electrical connections that facilitate numerous electrical connections and enables the antenna to be selectively tuned to various frequencies and frequency bands.

Abstract: A method for providing an electronic device includes manufacturing the electronic device at a manufacturing location, wherein manufacturing the electronic device includes connecting a wireless receiver system to the electronic device. The method further includes packaging the electronic device at a packaging location. The method further includes wirelessly transmitting data to the electronic device at a data transmission site, wherein wirelessly transmitting the data to the electronic device is performed by transferring data via near field magnetic induction utilizing a wireless transmission system, the wireless transmission system configured to magnetically connect with the wireless receiver system associated with the electronic device.

Abstract: A wireless power receiver system includes a receiver antenna including a plurality of receiver coils, each of the plurality of receiver coils configured to receive alternating current (AC) wireless power signals from a wireless power transmission system. The system further includes a receiver controller configured to generate communications signals. The system further includes a plurality of modulation circuits, each of the plurality of modulation circuits operatively associated with one of the plurality of receiver coils and the receiver controller, each of the plurality of modulation circuits configured to partially dampen a magnetic field, coupling the wireless power receiver system with the wireless power transmission system, based on the communication signals provided to each of the plurality of modulation circuits by the receiver controller.

Abstract: The present application relates to an apparatus which comprises a wireless power transfer system. This system comprises features which allow it to transfer more power wirelessly at extended distances than other systems operating in the same frequency range. The system possesses heat dissipation features; these features allow it to operate effectively in elevated-temperature environments, and to transfer power at higher levels and/or greater distances than a typical power-transfer system. The system also might include design features to withstand mechanical shocks, stresses, and impacts for use in a rugged environment. The system can also comprise adaptations to reduce electromagnetic interference, and can comprise specially shaped components with magnetic/ferrimagnetic properties that enhance performance. Other potential features include power conditioning by combining, within one circuit or one board, multiple elements that protect against excessive current, over-voltage, and/or reverse voltage.

Abstract: Eyewear and receptacles for housing such eyewear include components of a wireless power transfer system. The eyewear includes a receiver system for receiving power from a transmission system associated with the receptacle(s). The receiver system includes at least one receiver antenna, for receiving wireless power from the transmission system, and a repeater antenna for repeating the wireless power signal to the receiver antenna. The receiver antenna is positioned proximate to a first arm of the eyewear and the repeater is positioned proximate to a second arm of the eyewear. Positioning of the receiver and repeater antennas allows for positional freedom of the eyewear and/or the arms of the eyewear, when mechanically received by the receptacle.

Abstract: A wireless power transfer system includes a wireless power transmission system and a wireless power receiver system. The wireless power transmission system includes a transmission antenna, a transmission controller, and a transmission power conditioning system. The transmission controller is configured to provide a driving signal for driving the transmission antenna based on an operating frequency and a virtual AC power frequency. The transmission power conditioning system is configured to generate the virtual AC power signals at the operating frequency and having peak voltages rising and falling based on the virtual AC power frequency. The wireless power receiver system includes the receiver antenna and the power conditioning system. The receiver power conditioning system is configured to receive the virtual AC power signals, convert the virtual AC power signals to alternating current (AC) received power signals, and provide the AC input power signals to a load.

Abstract: A wireless power transmission system includes a first antenna, a second antenna, a controller, a first power conditioning system, and a second power conditioning system. The controller is configured to determine a first driving signal for driving the first antenna based on a first operating frequency, a virtual AC power frequency, a variable slot length, and slot timing, and determine a second driving signal for driving the second antenna based on a second operating frequency, the slot length, and the slot timing. The first power conditioning system is configured to receive the first driving signal to generate the virtual AC power signals at the first operating frequency, the virtual AC power signals having peak voltages rising and falling based on the virtual AC power frequency. The second power conditioning system is configured to receive the second driving signal to generate the virtual DC power signals at the second operating frequency.

Abstract: A system for wireless power transfer includes a wireless transmission system, a wireless receiver system, and a dynamic tuning controller. The wireless transmission system configures an electrical energy signal, using the power from the input power source, for transmission by a transmission antenna. The wireless receiver system is operatively associated with a load and is configured to receive the electrical energy signal from the wireless transmission system, via coupling of the transmission antenna and receiver antenna, and configure the electrical energy signal to transfer power to the load. The dynamic tuning controller is configured to determine an output of the system and determine existence of disturbances to the system, based on the output, control alterations to one or more forward gain elements of one or more of the wireless transmission system, the wireless receiver system, and combinations thereof, if one or more disturbances exist, based on the output.

Abstract: A wireless power transmission system includes a transmission antenna, a transmission controller, and a transmission power conditioning system. The transmission antenna is configured to couple with a receiver antenna and transmit virtual AC power signals to the receiver antenna. The transmission controller is configured to provide a driving signal for driving the transmission antenna based on an operating frequency and a virtual AC power frequency. The transmission power conditioning system includes at least one transistor that is configured to receive the driving signal, at a gate of the at least one transistor, and to receive an input power signal to generate the virtual AC power signals at the operating frequency and having peak voltages rising and falling based on the virtual AC power frequency.

Abstract: A wireless power transmission system includes a transmitter antenna, transmission controller, and an amplifier. The transmitter controller is configured to provide a driving signal for driving the transmitter antenna based on, at least, an operating mode for transmission of AC wireless signals and determine the operating mode for transmission of the AC wireless signals, wherein the operating mode includes a power level for the wireless power signals and a data rate for the wireless data signals, the power level chosen from a series of available power levels and the data rate chosen from a series of available data rates, each of the series of available power levels corresponding to one of the series of available data rates, wherein corresponding pairs of available power levels and available data rates are inversely related.

Abstract: An antenna for wireless power transfer includes a first antenna portion and a second antenna portion. The first antenna portion includes a first antenna terminal, a second antenna terminal, at least one first inner turn, at least one first outer turn, and a first wire crossover electrically connecting the at least one first inner turn with the at least one second outer turn. The antenna further includes a second antenna portion including a third antenna terminal, a fourth antenna terminal, at least one second inner turn, at least one second outer turn, and a second wire crossover electrically connecting the at least one second inner turn with the at least one second outer turn. The second antenna terminal is in electrical connection with the third antenna terminal and the first antenna terminal and fourth antenna terminal are configured for electrical connection with a transmitter circuit.

Abstract: A wireless power transmission system includes a transmitter antenna, a sensor, a demodulation circuit, and a transmitter controller. The sensor is configured to detect electrical information indicative of data signals encoded in the transmission by a receiver. The demodulation circuit is configured to apply automatic bias control and gain control to the electrical information to generate a modified electrical information signal, detect a change in the modified electrical information signal, and generate alerts based on said change, indicative of the data signals. The transmitter controller is configured to perform a beaconing sequence to determine a coupling between the transmitter antenna and the at least one other antenna, determine the automatic bias control and the automatic gain control, for the demodulation circuit based on the beaconing sequence, receive the plurality of data alerts from the demodulation circuit, and decode the plurality of data alerts into the wireless data signals.

Abstract: A wireless power transmission system includes a transmitter antenna, a transmission controller, an amplifier, and a variable resistor. The transmission controller is configured to (i) provide a driving signal for driving the transmitter antenna based on an operating frequency for the wireless power transfer system and (ii) perform one or more of encoding the wireless data signals, decoding the wireless data signals, receiving the wireless data signals, or transmitting the wireless data signals. The variable resistor is in electrical connection with the transmitter antenna and configured to alter a quality factor (Q) of the transmitter antenna, wherein alterations in the Q by the variable resistor change an operating mode of the wireless power transmission system.

Abstract: A wireless power receiver system includes a receiver antenna including a plurality of receiver coils, each of the plurality of receiver coils configured to receive alternating current (AC) wireless power signals from a wireless power transmission system. The system further includes a receiver controller configured to generate communications signals. The system further includes a plurality of modulation circuits, each of the plurality of modulation circuits operatively associated with one of the plurality of receiver coils and the receiver controller, each of the plurality of modulation circuits configured to partially dampen a magnetic field, coupling the wireless power receiver system with the wireless power transmission system, based on the communication signals provided to each of the plurality of modulation circuits by the receiver controller.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a multi-mode antenna are described. The antenna is preferably constructed having a first inductor coil and a second inductor coil. A plurality of shielding materials are positioned throughout the antenna to minimize interference of the magnetic fields that emanate from the coils from surrounding materials. The antenna comprises a coil control circuit having at least one of an electric filter and an electrical switch configured to modify the electrical impedance of either or both the first and second coils.

Abstract: A wireless electrical energy transmission system is provided. The system comprises a wireless transmission base configured to wirelessly transmit electrical energy or data via near field magnetic coupling to a receiving antenna configured within an electronic device. The wireless electrical energy transmission system is configured with at least one transmitting antenna and a transmitting electrical circuit positioned within the transmission base. The transmission base is configured so that at least one electronic device can be wirelessly electrically charged or powered by positioning the at least one device external and adjacent to the transmission base.

Abstract: A kitchen appliance is disclosed includes a first electrical component, a second electrical component, and a wireless power receiver system. The wireless power receiver system includes a first receiver antenna configured to couple with a first transmission antenna and receive virtual AC power signals from the first transmission antenna. A second receiver antenna is configured to couple with a second transmission antenna and receive virtual DC power signals from the second transmitter antenna. A first receiver power conditioning system is configured to receive the virtual AC power signals, convert the virtual AC power signals to AC received power signals, and provide the AC received power signals to power the first electrical component. The second receiver power conditioning system configured to receive the virtual DC power signals, convert the virtual DC power signals to DC received power signals, and provide the DC received power signals to power the second electrical component.

Abstract: A wireless power transmission system includes a wireless power transmitter, a wireless power transfer circuit electrically connectable to the at least one wireless power transmitter, and a transmitter controller. The transmitter controller is configured to determine presence of a wireless power receiver system, encode or decode a communications signal communicated over a magnetic field, the magnetic field produced by coupling of the wireless power transmitter and the one or more wireless power receiver systems. The transmitter controller is further configured to determine presence of one or more of unwanted noise, unwanted data, or combinations thereof, within a proximity communications frequency band, the proximity communications frequency band substantially similar to the communications frequency band. The transmitter controller is further configured to filter the one or more of unwanted noise, unwanted data, or combinations thereof to determine a filtered communications signal.

Abstract: A wireless power transmission system includes a wireless power transmitter, a wireless power transfer circuit electrically connectable to the at least one wireless power transmitter, and a transmitter controller. The transmitter controller is configured to perform an initial foreign object detection prior to any transmission of wireless power, the initial foreign object detection for detecting presence of a foreign object within a charge volume, the initial foreign object detection determining an initial quality factor (Q). The controller is further configured to begin wireless power transfer negotiations with one of the one or more wireless power receivers, if the initial Q has a value in a range indicating that an object in the charge volume is a wireless power receiver, and perform continuous foreign object detection, if the initial Q has the value in the range indicating that an object in the charge volume is a wireless power receiver.