Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device and method for controlling transmission of power in a wireless power transmitting system. The present specification discloses a wireless power transmitting method comprising the steps of: performing a digital ping on each of a plurality of coil combinations formed from a plurality of primary coils; receiving a signal intensity packet of each of the coil combinations from the wireless power receiving device; and forming the magnetic coupling by operating a coil combination selected on the basis of the signal intensity packet, and transmitting wireless power to the wireless power receiving device on the basis of the magnetic coupling. Therefore, an optimal multi-coil can be rapidly selected according to the location of the wireless power receiving device.

Abstract: A wireless power receiver may comprise: a power pick-up circuit configured to receive power wirelessly from a wireless power transmitter including a plurality of primary coils by magnetic coupling to the wireless power transmitter at an operating frequency and to convert an alternating current signal induced by the wireless power into a direct current signal; a communication/control circuit receiving the direct current signal supplied from the power pick-up circuit and including an in-band communication module which communicates with the wireless power transmitter by using the operating frequency, and an out-band communication module which communicates with the wireless power transmitter by using any frequency except for the operating frequency; and a load configured to receive the direct current signal supplied from the power pick-up circuit, wherein the communication/control circuit transmits a message informing of the start of power allocation negotiation, to other wireless power receivers by using the out

Abstract: A refrigerator includes: a main body comprising a storage room; a door rotatably coupled to the main body and configured to open or close the storage room; and a water supply device on a rear surface of the door. The water supply device includes: a water supply case comprising a bucket installation space; a water level sensor configured to detect a water level of a water bucket in the bucket installation space; a first water supply port configured to supply water to the water bucket based on the water level of the water bucket that is detected by the water level sensor; a lever in the water supply case and configured to be manually operable; and a second water supply port configured to supply water based on operation of the lever by a user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for performing power calibration in a wireless power transmission system. The present specification provides a wireless power transmission apparatus comprising: a power conversion unit configured to transmit, in a power transfer phase, wireless power generated on the basis of magnetic coupling to a wireless power receiving device; and a communication/control unit configured to perform an initial calibration for a power parameter prior to the power transfer phase, receive a first received power packet from the wireless power receiving device indicating the power received by the wireless power receiving device during the power transfer phase, and detect foreign matter by using the received power and a first power loss determined on the basis of the initial calibration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for performing power calibration in a wireless power transmission system. The present specification provides a wireless power transmission apparatus comprising: a power conversion unit configured to transmit, in a power transfer phase, wireless power generated on the basis of magnetic coupling to a wireless power receiving device; and a communication/control unit configured to perform an initial calibration for a power parameter prior to the power transfer phase, receive a first received power packet from the wireless power receiving device indicating the power received by the wireless power receiving device during the power transfer phase, and detect foreign matter by using the received power and a first power loss determined on the basis of the initial calibration.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a battery management method and relates to providing a battery management method with improved safety and user convenience. To this end, the battery management method of the present disclosure may include monitoring a lower-level battery and receiving monitoring data, estimating a damage possibility of an upper-level battery including the lower-level battery based on the received monitoring data, and changing a charge/discharge range of the upper-level battery from a first charge/discharge range to a second charge/discharge range based on the estimated damage possibility.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device and method for controlling transmission of power in a wireless power transmitting system. The present specification discloses a wireless power transmitting method comprising the steps of: performing a digital ping on each of a plurality of coil combinations formed from a plurality of primary coils; receiving a signal intensity packet of each of the coil combinations from the wireless power receiving device; and forming the magnetic coupling by operating a coil combination selected on the basis of the signal intensity packet, and transmitting wireless power to the wireless power receiving device on the basis of the magnetic coupling. Therefore, an optimal multi-coil can be rapidly selected according to the location of the wireless power receiving device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device and method for controlling transmission of power in a wireless power transmitting system. The present specification discloses a wireless power transmitting method comprising the steps of: performing a digital ping on each of a plurality of coil combinations formed from a plurality of primary coils; receiving a signal intensity packet of each of the coil combinations from the wireless power receiving device; and forming the magnetic coupling by operating a coil combination selected on the basis of the signal intensity packet, and transmitting wireless power to the wireless power receiving device on the basis of the magnetic coupling. Therefore, an optimal multi-coil can be rapidly selected according to the location of the wireless power receiving device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to wireless power transmission. A method for controlling a wireless power transmission link for a wireless power transmission device according to an embodiment of the present invention may comprise: a step for performing a first information acquisition procedure for a wireless power reception device; a first determination step for determining whether the distance between the wireless power transmission device and the wireless power reception device is normal on the basis of the information acquired through the first information acquisition procedure; and a step for performing a disconnection procedure for the wireless power transmission link according to the determination result of the first determination step.

Abstract: The present invention relates to wireless power transmission. A method for controlling a communication connection for a wireless charging device supporting in-band communication and out-band communication, according to an embodiment of the present invention, may comprise: a step of receiving a first packet from a device through in-band communication; a step of generating a power transmission contract on the basis of the first packet; a step of performing an out-band communication connection on the basis of the power transmission contract; a step of controlling power by using out-band communication when the out-band communication connection is successful.

Abstract: In a method for predicting swelling of a battery, the method includes: obtaining displacement data of at least one first node of a lower level assembly for a first time; predicting swelling of the battery including the lower level assembly using the displacement data of the at least one first node obtained during the first time as input data of a prediction model; and generating a signal to control operation of the battery based on the prediction of the swelling.

Abstract: A method in a wireless power transfer system can include transmitting, to a wireless power transmitter during a ping phase, a response signal in response to a digital ping initiated by the wireless power transmitter, and transmitting, to the wireless power transmitter during a configuration phase, a configuration packet including first control information related to whether the wireless power receiver supports an authentication function. Also, the method can further include receiving, from the wireless power transmitter during a negotiation phase, a capability packet including second control information and a potential power value of the wireless power transmitter, in which the second control information is related to whether the wireless power transmitter supports the authentication function, and receiving power from the wireless power transmitter.

Abstract: A refrigerator including a main body including a storage compartment; a door coupled to the main body so as to be rotatable to open and close the storage compartment; and a water supply device at the door, the water supply device including a water supply case including a water bottle mounting space to which a water bottle is mountable, a water level sensor configured to detect, when a water bottle is mounted to the water bottle mounting space, a water level of the water bottle, and a carrier mounted on the water supply case, and to which the water level sensor is coupled, wherein the carrier is mounted on the water supply case to be movable in a vertical direction so that a sensing height at which the water level sensor senses the water level of the water bottle is adjustable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to wireless power transmission. A method for controlling a wireless power transmission link for a wireless power transmission device according to an embodiment of the present invention may comprise: a step for performing a first information acquisition procedure for a wireless power reception device; a first determination step for determining whether the distance between the wireless power transmission device and the wireless power reception device is normal on the basis of the information acquired through the first information acquisition procedure; and a step for performing a disconnection procedure for the wireless power transmission link according to the determination result of the first determination step.

Abstract: The present invention relates to wireless power transmission. A method for controlling a communication connection for a wireless charging device supporting in-band communication and out-band communication, according to an embodiment of the present invention, may comprise: a step of receiving a first packet from a device through in-band communication; a step of generating a power transmission contract on the basis of the first packet; a step of performing an out-band communication connection on the basis of the power transmission contract; a step of controlling power by using out-band communication when the out-band communication connection is successful.

Abstract: A method in a wireless power transfer system can include, in response to a digital ping initiated by a wireless power transmitter, transmitting to the wireless power transmitter during a ping phase, a response signal. The method can further include transmitting, to the wireless power transmitter during a configuration phase, a configuration packet including first control information related to whether a wireless power receiver supports an authentication function to authenticate the wireless power transmitter; receiving, from the wireless power transmitter during a negotiation phase, a capability packet including second control information and a potential power value of the wireless power transmitter; and transmitting, to the wireless power transmitter during a power transfer phase, an authentication request message.

Abstract: A wireless power reception device according to an embodiment of the present specification comprises: a power pickup circuit configured to receive wireless power from a wireless power transmission device by magnetic coupling with the wireless power transmission device at an operating frequency, and convert an AC signal generated by the wireless power into a DC signal; and a communication/control circuit for communicating with the wireless power transmission device by using in-band communication using the operation frequency and out-band communication using a frequency other than the operation frequency, wherein the communication/control circuit transmits access information of a Wi-Fi network connected to the wireless power reception device, to the wireless power transmission device by using the out-band communication.

Abstract: Disclosed in the present specification is a wireless power reception device comprising: a power pickup unit configured to receive wireless power from a wireless power transmission device by means of magnetic coupling with the wireless power transmission device at an operational frequency and convert an alternating current signal generated by the wireless power into a direct current signal; a battery configured to receive the direct current signal from the power pickup unit; and a communication/control unit configured to receive the direct current signal from the power pickup unit, perform a handover procedure from in-band communication using the operational frequency to out-band communication using a frequency other than the operational frequency, perform a procedure for selecting a priority display device on which charging status information about the battery is to be displayed through the out-band communication with the wireless power transmission device, and generate the charging status information.

Abstract: A wireless power receiver may comprise: a power pick-up circuit configured to receive power wirelessly from a wireless power transmitter including a plurality of primary coils by magnetic coupling to the wireless power transmitter at an operating frequency and to convert an alternating current signal induced by the wireless power into a direct current signal; a communication/control circuit receiving the direct current signal supplied from the power pick-up circuit and including an in-band communication module which communicates with the wireless power transmitter by using the operating frequency, and an out-band communication module which communicates with the wireless power transmitter by using any frequency except for the operating frequency; and a load configured to receive the direct current signal supplied from the power pick-up circuit, wherein the communication/control circuit transmits a message informing of the start of power allocation negotiation, to other wireless power receivers by using the out

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for performing power calibration in a wireless power transmission system. The present specification provides a wireless power transmission apparatus comprising: a power conversion unit configured to transmit, in a power transfer phase, wireless power generated on the basis of magnetic coupling to a wireless power receiving device; and a communication/control unit configured to perform an initial calibration for a power parameter prior to the power transfer phase, receive a first received power packet from the wireless power receiving device indicating the power received by the wireless power receiving device during the power transfer phase, and detect foreign matter by using the received power and a first power loss determined on the basis of the initial calibration.