Patents by Inventor Andrew M. Gilbert

Andrew M. Gilbert has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Methods and systems for object detection and sensing for wireless charging systems
    Patent number: 9735605
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting a condition within a wireless charging field are described. In one implementation, an apparatus comprises a wireless power receiver configured to receive wireless charging power from a wireless power charging transmitter. The apparatus further comprises a first sensor circuit that is at least partially disposed within a ground surface, the first sensor being operationally coupled to and configured to be charged or powered by the wireless power receiver. The first sensor is further configured to detect the condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Alberto Garcia Briz, Andrew M. Gilbert, Grzegorz Ombach
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OBJECT DETECTION AND SENSING FOR WIRELESS CHARGING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20150364944
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting a condition within a wireless charging field are described. In one implementation, an apparatus comprises a wireless power receiver configured to receive wireless charging power from a wireless power charging transmitter. The apparatus further comprises a first sensor circuit that is at least partially disposed within a ground surface, the first sensor being operationally coupled to and configured to be charged or powered by the wireless power receiver. The first sensor is further configured to detect the condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Alberto Garcia Briz, Andrew M. Gilbert, Grzegorz Ombach