Abstract: A system is disclosed. The system includes a first circuit that includes a first receiver configured to receive a wireless power input, a first conductor, and operably coupled to the first receiver, and a switch network operably coupled to the first conductor configured to rectify the wireless power input and generate a rectified voltage. The first circuit further includes a first field effect transistor operably coupled to the first conductor and configured to receive a portion of the wireless power input from the first conductor and output an output voltage back to the first conductor based upon a gate input.

Abstract: A wireless power transfer device may include a circuit couplable with a coil to transmit or receive a first signal providing wireless power through the coil. The first signal may be modulated with second signals. A packet within any of the second signals may include first bits associated with a preamble and second bits associated with data. The device may further include a controller to measure temporal variations of at least one of the first signal, a rectified version of the first signal, or the one or more second signals. The controller may further determine thresholds for distinguishing between bits in the packet based on the temporal variations. The device may further demodulate the signals using the one or more thresholds to identify the preamble of the packet and extract the second bits associated with data from the packet when the preamble of the packet is identified.

Abstract: A wireless power transfer device may include a first circuit configured to be connected in series with a coil, a second circuit, and a switch, where switching a state of the switch may selectively couple the second circuit to the first circuit. The switch may be driven by a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal. The device may further include a PWM controller to receive measurements indicative of wireless power transferred through the coil, generate the PWM signal, and adjust the PWM signal to provide the wireless power transferred through the coil according to a selected metric.

Abstract: A vehicle control module includes a vehicle device and a vehicle network interface. The vehicle device is operable to perform a vehicle function. The vehicle network interface facilitates communication regarding the vehicle function between the vehicle device and a vehicle network fabric in accordance with a global vehicle network communication protocol.

Abstract: A first electronic device may enable generation, updating, and/or storage of user configuration information. The user configuration information may comprise information pertaining to device configuration and/or operational preferences specific to the device user and/or various use settings, connectivity, and/or use of available resources. The generation, updating, and/or storage of the user configuration information may be performed manually and/or automatically, and may be performed directly within the first electronic device and/or via networked devices, which may communicatively coupled to the first electronic device. A second electronic device may be enabled to be communicatively coupled to the first electronic device and/or the networked devices. The second electronic device may then be enabled to download existing user configuration information from the first electronic device and/or the networked device, and the downloaded user configuration may be utilized to configure the second electronic device.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring signal quality metrics coupled with closed-loop control improves rectifier signal quality and stability. The closed-loop control passes the metric through a high-pass filter and captures error values. This signal is then passed to a controller to adjust rectifier settings. The measured signal, where signal quality is derived could be VRECT, FCLK, network coil measurements, is used for ASK demodulation, or the like. The controller identifies noise levels and noise types in real-time, and sets parameters of the rectifier to preserve system stability. The controller may set baud rates and preamble thresholds in a wireless power transfer system in response to identified noise levels and types.

Abstract: A rectifier modulates a signal in a rectifier by turning on a low side field effect transistor to produce a load at a coil network in response to a low side field effect transistor in an alternative diagonal being on. The system measures signal quality to determine a necessary modulation depth for ASK communication; then determines a switching time and magnitude of a ballast signal to apply to the low side field effect transistor to achieve that modulation depth.

Abstract: A rectifier includes digital timers to control FET switching rather than direct measurement of current and/or voltage. The digital timers control turn-off time to compensate for a delay produced by comparators in the rectifier. The digital timers are adjusted over multiple cycles to arrive at a turn-off time that produces zero current turn-off. The digital timers may be periodically or continuously readjusted based on a preceding set of cycles. Adaptive turn-off via digital timers is useful for discontinuous conduction mode suppression.

Abstract: A system is disclosed. The system includes a first circuit that includes a first receiver configured to receive a wireless power input, a first conductor, and operably coupled to the first receiver, and a switch network operably coupled to the first conductor configured to rectify the wireless power input and generate a rectified voltage. The first circuit further includes a first field effect transistor operably coupled to the first conductor and configured to receive a portion of the wireless power input from the first conductor and output an output voltage back to the first conductor based upon a gate input. In one or more embodiments, the first circuit further includes a first controller configured to determine if the rectified voltage is greater than a voltage threshold and transmit a transmission of the gate input to the first field effect transistor if the rectified voltage is above the voltage threshold.

Abstract: A system is disclosed. The system includes a first circuit that includes a first receiver configured to receive a wireless power input, a first conductor, and operably coupled to the first receiver, and a switch network operably coupled to the first conductor configured to rectify the wireless power input and generate a rectified voltage. The first circuit further includes a first field effect transistor operably coupled to the first conductor and configured to receive a portion of the wireless power input from the first conductor and output an output voltage back to the first conductor based upon a gate input. In one or more embodiments, the first circuit further includes a first controller configured to determine if the rectified voltage is greater than a voltage threshold and transmit a transmission of the gate input to the first field effect transistor if the rectified voltage is above the voltage threshold.

Abstract: A system for rectifying power is disclosed. The system includes a switch network that includes a plurality of switches configured to receive wireless power input and generate a rectified voltage. The system further includes a first conductor coupled to the first receiver and the switch network configured to transmit a first alternating current to the switch network. The system further includes a second conductor electrically coupled to the first receiver and the switch network, configured to transmit a second alternating current having a second voltage to the first receiver. The system further includes a controller configured to determine a rectified voltage signal and to transmit an input to at least one switch of the plurality of switches based on the rectified voltage signal to change an ON/OFF state of the at least one switch of the plurality of switches, modifying the voltage.

Abstract: A wireless power transfer device may include a first circuit configured to be connected in series with a coil, a second circuit, and a switch, where switching a state of the switch may selectively couple the second circuit to the first circuit. The switch may be driven by a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal. The device may further include a PWM controller to receive measurements indicative of wireless power transferred through the coil, generate the PWM signal, and adjust the PWM signal to provide the wireless power transferred through the coil according to a selected metric.

Abstract: Provided are communication devices having adaptable features and methods for implementation. One device includes at least one adaptable component and a processor configured to detect an external cue relevant to operation of the at least one adaptable component, to determine a desired state for the at least one adaptable component corresponding to the external cue, and then to dynamically adapt the at least one adaptable component to substantially produce the desired state. One adaptable component comprises at least one adaptable speaker system. Another adaptable component comprises at least one adaptable antenna.

Abstract: A system for rectifying power is disclosed. The system includes a switch network that includes a plurality of switches configured to receive wireless power input and generate a rectified voltage. The system further includes a first conductor coupled to the first receiver and the switch network configured to transmit a first alternating current to the switch network. The system further includes a second conductor electrically coupled to the first receiver and the switch network, configured to transmit a second alternating current having a second voltage to the first receiver. The system further includes a controller configured to determine a rectified voltage signal and to transmit an input to at least one switch of the plurality of switches based on the rectified voltage signal to change an ON/OFF state of the at least one switch of the plurality of switches, modifying the voltage.

Abstract: A system for determining the servicing needs of a vehicle. In various embodiments, the system includes a remote server and a vehicle control module of the vehicle. The vehicle control module includes a first communication interface to enable communications with at least one vehicle device via a network fabric of the vehicle. The vehicle control module is configured to receive status data, from the vehicle device, relating to a performance status or operational status of the vehicle. The vehicle control module further includes a second communication interface that enables wireless communications with the remote server. The wireless communications include sending status data to the remote server. The remote server is configured to receive and interpret the status data to determine if the vehicle requires service, and send a response to the vehicle. When service is required, the response may cause the vehicle to provide a service indication.

Abstract: A system for controlling power distribution within a vehicular communication network, including a power source equipment comprising a first port in communication with a network node module of a device, and a Power over Ethernet (POE) management module. The POE management module is configured to enable POE to the device via the first port, monitor a current draw of the device, determine whether the current draw of the device exceeds a threshold, and disable POE to the device, responsive to determining that the current draw exceeds the threshold.

Abstract: A system for controlling power distribution within a vehicular communication network, including a power source equipment comprising a first port in communication with a network node module of a device, and a Power over Ethernet (POE) management module. The POE management module is configured to enable POE to the device via the first port, monitor a current draw of the device, determine whether the current draw of the device exceeds a threshold, and disable POE to the device, responsive to determining that the current draw exceeds the threshold.

Abstract: Provided are communication devices having adaptable features and methods for implementation. One device includes at least one adaptable component and a processor configured to detect an external cue relevant to operation of the at least one adaptable component, to determine a desired state for the at least one adaptable component corresponding to the external cue, and then to dynamically adapt the at least one adaptable component to substantially produce the desired state. One adaptable component comprises at least one adaptable speaker system. Another adaptable component comprises at least one adaptable antenna.

Abstract: A gaming object includes an orientation sensor that generates orientation data in response to the orientation of the gaming object. An actuator that generates interaction data in response to an action of a user. A transceiver sends an RF signal to a game device that indicates the orientation data and the interaction data. The game device generates display data for display on a display device that contains at least one interactive item, and wherein the at least one interactive item is interactive in response to the orientation data and the interaction data.

Abstract: Provided are communication devices having adaptable features and methods for implementation. One device includes at least one adaptable component and a processor configured to detect an external cue relevant to operation of the at least one adaptable component, to determine a desired state for the at least one adaptable component corresponding to the external cue, and then to dynamically adapt the at least one adaptable component to substantially produce the desired state. One adaptable component comprises at least one adaptable speaker system. Another adaptable component comprises at least one adaptable antenna.