Patents by Inventor Mark Melone
Mark Melone 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).
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Patent number: 11754618Abstract: A testing device for testing electronic devices includes a test controller and a wireless power transmission system. The test controller is configured to generate testing signals for transmission to at least one of the plurality of electronic devices and receive testing data, in response to the testing signals. The wireless power transmission system is configured to receive the testing signal from the test controller, generate a power signal and a first asynchronous serial data signal in accordance with a wireless power and data transfer protocol, the first asynchronous serial data signal based on the testing signals, decode the power signal to extract a second data signal compliant with the wireless power and data transfer protocol, and decode the second data signal compliant with the wireless power and data transfer protocol to extract a second asynchronous serial data signal, the second asynchronous serial data signal based on the testing data.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventors: Jason Luzinski, Michael Katz, Mark Melone
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Patent number: 11750037Abstract: A wireless power transfer system is provided having a wireless transmission system that includes an input to receive input power from an input power source, a transmission antenna, and a transmission controller configured to generate wireless signals based, at least in part, on the input power, the wireless signals including wireless power signals and wireless data signals, and to transmit such wireless signals. The wireless power transfer system further includes a wireless receiver system in a wireless peripheral device, the wireless receiver system having a receiver antenna configured to receive the wireless power signals and wireless data signals via inductive coupling with the transmission antenna, as well as a receiver controller configured to determine the acceleration of the wireless peripheral device, generate a prescribed update frequency based on the detected acceleration, and transmit operational updates to the wireless transmission system at the prescribed update frequency.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventor: Mark Melone
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Patent number: 11728684Abstract: Wireless power transfer systems, disclosed, include a wireless power transmission system and a wireless power receiver system. The wireless power transmission system includes a transmitter antenna configured to couple with a receiver antenna to transmit alternating current (AC) wireless signals to the receiver antenna. Antenna coupling may be inductive and may operate in conformance to a wireless power and data transfer protocol. A transmission controller drives the transmitter antenna at an operating frequency, and either the wireless power transmission system or the wireless power receiver system may damp the wireless power transmission to create a data signal containing a serial asynchronous data signal.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: NUCURRENT, INC.Inventors: Mark Melone, Michael Katz
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Patent number: 11689063Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2022Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventors: Mark Melone, Alberto Peralta, Michael Katz
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Patent number: 11689062Abstract: Wireless power transfer systems, disclosed, include a wireless power transmission system and a wireless power receiver system. The wireless power transmission system includes a transmitter antenna configured to couple with a receiver antenna to transmit alternating current (AC) wireless signals to the receiver antenna. Antenna coupling may be inductive and may operate in conformance to a wireless power and data transfer protocol. A transmission controller drives the transmitter antenna at an operating frequency, and either the wireless power transmission system or the wireless power receiver system may damp the wireless power transmission to create a data signal containing a serial asynchronous data signal.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2022Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: NUCURRENT, INC.Inventors: Mark Melone, Michael Katz
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Patent number: 11682930Abstract: A modular wireless power transfer system includes a first wireless transmission system and a wireless repeater system. The first wireless transmission system is configured to receive input power from an input power source, generate AC wireless signals, and couple with the wireless repeater system. A magnetic sensor system in the first wireless transmission system senses a magnet of specific strength in a specific location on the wireless repeater system. Based on the presence of absence of such a magnet, the first wireless transmission system allows or disallows, respectively, the transmission of the AC wireless signals to the wireless repeater system.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: NUCURRENT, INC.Inventor: Mark Melone
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Publication number: 20230118888Abstract: 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 and transmitting data via an out of band communications system, the wireless transmission system configured to magnetically connect with the wireless receiver system associated with the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2021Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Jason Luzinski, Michael Katz, Mark Melone
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Publication number: 20230120281Abstract: A testing device for testing electronic devices includes a test controller and a wireless power transmission system. The test controller is configured to generate testing signals for transmission to at least one of the plurality of electronic devices and receive testing data, in response to the testing signals. The wireless power transmission system is configured to receive the testing signal from the test controller, generate a power signal and a first asynchronous serial data signal in accordance with a wireless power and data transfer protocol, the first asynchronous serial data signal based on the testing signals, decode the power signal to extract a second data signal compliant with the wireless power and data transfer protocol, and decode the second data signal compliant with the wireless power and data transfer protocol to extract a second asynchronous serial data signal, the second asynchronous serial data signal based on the testing data.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2021Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Jason Luzinski, Michael Katz, Mark Melone
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Publication number: 20230114478Abstract: A power transmitter for wireless power transfer includes a control and communications unit configured to provide power control signals to a power supply external to the power transmitter for controlling a power level of a power signal configured for transmission to a power receiver, the power supply configured to configure a direct current (DC) power based on the power control signals. The power transmitter further includes an inverter circuit configured to receive the DC power from the power supply external to the power transmitter and convert the input power to a power signal. The power transmitter further includes a coil formed of wound Litz wire and including at least one layer, the coil defining, at least, a top face and shielding comprising a ferrite core and defining a cavity, the cavity configured such that the ferrite core substantially surrounds all but the top face of the coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Jason Green, Andrew Kovacs, Mark Melone, Md Nazmul Alam
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Publication number: 20230115141Abstract: A rechargeable wearable electronic device includes a wireless power receiver system, a device portion, and a band portion. The wireless power receiver system includes a receiver antenna, a power conditioning system, and a controller. The device portion includes a device housing containing an electronic circuitry module, which includes the wireless power receiver system and a rechargeable power source, wherein the circuitry module generates heat during wireless charging of the rechargeable power source. The band portion is for attaching the wearable electronic device to a user appendage, the band portion having a heat spreading layer of a thermally conductive material, the heat spreading layer having an inner portion within the device housing in thermal contact with the electronic circuitry module, to absorb heat from the electronic circuitry module and spread the absorbed heat to the remainder of the heat spreading layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2021Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Pratik Halyal, Michael Katz, Mark Melone
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Publication number: 20230114772Abstract: A modular wireless power transfer system includes a first wireless transmission system and a wireless repeater system. The first wireless transmission system is configured to receive input power from an input power source, generate AC wireless signals, and couple with the wireless repeater system. A magnetic sensor system in the first wireless transmission system senses a magnet of specific strength in a specific location on the wireless repeater system. Based on the presence of absence of such a magnet, the first wireless transmission system allows or disallows, respectively, the transmission of the AC wireless signals to the wireless repeater system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2021Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventor: Mark Melone
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Patent number: 11626903Abstract: Wireless power transfer systems, disclosed, include a wireless power transmission system and a wireless power receiver system. The wireless power transmission system includes a transmitter antenna configured to couple with a receiver antenna to transmit alternating current (AC) wireless signals to the receiver antenna. Antenna coupling may be inductive and may operate in conformance to a wireless power and data transfer protocol. A transmission controller drives the transmitter antenna at an operating frequency, and either the wireless power transmission system or the wireless power receiver system may damp the wireless power transmission to create a data signal containing a serial asynchronous data signal.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2022Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventors: Mark Melone, Michael Katz
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Patent number: 11626756Abstract: A method of operating a power and data transfer system includes determining, by a wireless transmission system, presence of a wireless receiver system. The method further includes starting wireless power and data transfer via the wireless transmission system, if presence of the wireless receiver system is detected. The method further includes determining if power at a load associated with the wireless receiver system exceeds a threshold for out of band communications. The method further includes, if the power at the load exceeds the threshold for out of band communications, handing over wireless data transfer to an out of band communications system that is in operative communication with the wireless transmission system.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventors: Jason Luzinski, Michael Katz, Mark Melone
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Publication number: 20230071605Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventors: Mark Melone, Alberto Peralta, Michael Katz
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Patent number: 11601163Abstract: Wireless power transfer systems, disclosed, include a wireless power transmission system and a wireless power receiver system. The wireless power transmission system includes a transmitter antenna configured to couple with a receiver antenna to transmit alternating current (AC) wireless signals to the receiver antenna. Antenna coupling may be inductive and may operate in conformance to a wireless power and data transfer protocol. A transmission controller drives the transmitter antenna at an operating frequency, and either the wireless power transmission system or the wireless power receiver system may damp the wireless power transmission to create a data signal containing a serial asynchronous data signal.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2022Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventors: Mark Melone, Michael Katz
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Patent number: 11594915Abstract: A method of operating a power and data transfer system includes determining, by a wireless transmission system, presence of a wireless receiver system. The method further includes starting wireless power and data transfer via the wireless transmission system, if presence of the wireless receiver system is detected. The method further includes determining if power at a load associated with the wireless receiver system exceeds a threshold for out of band communications. The method further includes, if the power at the load exceeds the threshold for out of band communications, handing over wireless data transfer to an out of band communications system that is in operative communication with the wireless transmission system.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventors: Jason Luzinski, Michael Katz, Mark Melone
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Patent number: 11563463Abstract: Wireless power transfer systems, disclosed, include a wireless power transmission system and a wireless power receiver system. The wireless power transmission system includes a transmitter antenna configured to couple with a receiver antenna to transmit alternating current (AC) wireless signals to the receiver antenna. Antenna coupling may be inductive and may operate in conformance to a wireless power and data transfer protocol. A transmission controller drives the transmitter antenna at an operating frequency, and either the wireless power transmission system or the wireless power receiver system may damp the wireless power transmission to create a data signal containing a serial asynchronous data signal.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2022Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventors: Mark Melone, Michael Katz
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Patent number: 11557919Abstract: A method of operating a power and data transfer system includes determining, by a wireless transmission system, presence of a wireless receiver system. The method further includes starting wireless power and data transfer via the wireless transmission system, if presence of the wireless receiver system is detected. The method further includes determining if power at a load associated with the wireless receiver system exceeds a threshold for out of band communications. The method further includes, if the power at the load exceeds the threshold for out of band communications, handing over wireless data transfer to an out of band communications system that is in operative communication with the wireless transmission system.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2021Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.Inventors: Jason Luzinski, Michael Katz, Mark Melone
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Publication number: 20220407363Abstract: A wireless power transfer system is provided having a wireless transmission system that includes an input to receive input power from an input power source, a transmission antenna, and a transmission controller configured to generate wireless signals based, at least in part, on the input power, the wireless signals including wireless power signals and wireless data signals, and to transmit such wireless signals. The wireless power transfer system further includes a wireless receiver system in a wireless peripheral device, the wireless receiver system having a receiver antenna configured to receive the wireless power signals and wireless data signals via inductive coupling with the transmission antenna, as well as a receiver controller configured to determine the acceleration of the wireless peripheral device, generate a prescribed update frequency based on the detected acceleration, and transmit operational updates to the wireless transmission system at the prescribed update frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2021Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventor: Mark Melone
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Publication number: 20220368168Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Mark Melone, Alberto Peralta, Michael Katz