Patents by Inventor Reinier Van Der Lee
Reinier Van Der Lee 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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Publication number: 20210234412Abstract: A wireless power system includes a primary device and a secondary device. The primary device includes a power conversion unit, a function module, and a transceiver. The peripheral device includes a wireless power receiver circuit, a peripheral transceiver, and a peripheral unit. The power conversion unit converts a power source into an electromagnetic signal. The functional module executes a function regarding peripheral information. The transceiver communicates information regarding the electromagnetic signal and the peripheral information. The wireless power receiver circuit converts the electromagnetic signal into a voltage. The peripheral transceiver communicates the information regarding the electromagnetic signal and the peripheral information. The peripheral unit processes the peripheral information.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: JOHN WALLEY, JEYHAN KARAOGUZ, AHMADREZA (REZA) ROFOUGARAN, NAMBIRAJAN SESHADRI, REINIER VAN DER LEE
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Patent number: 10985619Abstract: A wireless power system includes a primary device and a secondary device. The primary device includes a power conversion unit, a function module, and a transceiver. The peripheral device includes a wireless power receiver circuit, a peripheral transceiver, and a peripheral unit. The power conversion unit converts a power source into an electromagnetic signal. The functional module executes a function regarding peripheral information. The transceiver communicates information regarding the electromagnetic signal and the peripheral information. The wireless power receiver circuit converts the electromagnetic signal into a voltage. The peripheral transceiver communicates the information regarding the electromagnetic signal and the peripheral information. The peripheral unit processes the peripheral information.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2019Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: John Walley, Jeyhan Karaoguz, Ahmadreza (Reza) Rofougaran, Nambirajan Seshadri, Reinier Van Der Lee
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Publication number: 20190305827Abstract: A wireless power system includes a primary device and a secondary device. The primary device includes a power conversion unit, a function module, and a transceiver. The peripheral device includes a wireless power receiver circuit, a peripheral transceiver, and a peripheral unit. The power conversion unit converts a power source into an electromagnetic signal. The functional module executes a function regarding peripheral information. The transceiver communicates information regarding the electromagnetic signal and the peripheral information. The wireless power receiver circuit converts the electromagnetic signal into a voltage. The peripheral transceiver communicates the information regarding the electromagnetic signal and the peripheral information. The peripheral unit processes the peripheral information.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: John Walley, Jeyhan Karaoguz, Ahmadreza (Reza) Rofougaran, Nambirajan Seshadri, Reinier Van Der Lee
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Patent number: 10404075Abstract: A wireless power transfer system is disclosed that includes a power station and a chargeable device. The power station transmits discovery beacons in order to detect a chargeable device within its vicinity using any available communication protocols and/or standards. Once a device is discovered, the power station can perform coil selection with the device in order to select preferred coils for power transfer. In addition, the chargeable device is capable of detecting the beacon signal and providing a response to notify the power station of its presence. The chargeable device is capable of performing its own coil selection for further optimization and includes various assistance functionality to aid a user in optimizing a connection with the power station.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Avago Technologies International Sales Pte. LimitedInventors: John Walley, Reinier Van Der Lee, Yasantha Rajakarunanayake, Vadim Bishtein
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Patent number: 9806767Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) includes a wireless power receive circuit, a wireless communication module, and a circuit module. The wireless power receive circuit generates a supply voltage from a wireless power electromagnetic signal. The wireless communication module converts inter-chip outbound data into an inter-chip outbound wireless signal; transmits the inter-chip outbound wireless signal to another IC; receives an inter-chip inbound wireless signal from the other IC; and converts the inter-chip inbound wireless signal into inter-chip inbound data. The circuit module is powered by the supply voltage and is operable to generate the inter-chip outbound data; and process the inter-chip inbound data.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2010Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: John Walley, Jeyhan Karaoguz, Ahmadreza Rofougaran, Nambirajan Seshadri, Reinier Van Der Lee
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Patent number: 9735835Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed to increase the efficiency of communications between wireless power transfer (WPT) devices. During an initial power transfer and/or communication between WPT devices, characteristics regarding the operation and capabilities of the devices are shared and stored on one or both of the WPT devices. On subsequent power transfers and/or communications, a WPT device can quickly match the capabilities and preferences for the same WPT device. Various systems are presented to generate, access, and implement the stored information to quickly tailor and improve a communication session for a specific WPT device.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2012Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Avago Technologies General IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Reinier Van Der Lee, John Walley
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Patent number: 9680326Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed to control the mutual coupling between wireless power transfer (WPT) enabled devices. Wireless power transfer is best achieved when both the transmitting and receiving device are tuned to substantially the same frequency. Because WPT-enabled devices are coupled to one another during WPT, tuning one WPT-enabled device can cause both devices to converge to a resonance together. Furthermore, a WPT-enabled receiving device can be intentionally detuned to avoid coupling excessive power from a WPT-enabled transmitter device. These concepts can be extended to WPT-enabled device pairs that each has WPT transmission and reception qualities. When multiple WPT-enabled devices interact, tuning information can be stored in one or both of the devices to make the configuration procedure for subsequent WPT interactions more efficient. Various systems are presented to control the mutual coupling between WPT-enabled devices to improve the WPT.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Avago Technologies General IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Reinier Van Der Lee, John Walley
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Patent number: 9601930Abstract: A wireless power transfer system is described that includes a power station and a chargeable device. The power station transmits discovery beacons in order to detect a chargeable device within its vicinity using any available communication protocols and/or standards. Once a device is discovered, the power station can perform coil selection with the device in order to select preferred coils for power transfer. In addition, the chargeable device is capable of detecting the beacon signal and providing a response to notify the power station of its presence. The chargeable device is capable of performing its own coil selection for further optimization and includes various assistance functionality to aid a user in optimizing a connection with the power station.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventors: John Walley, Reinier Van Der Lee, Yasantha Rajakarunanayake, Vadim Bishtein
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Patent number: 9590444Abstract: A device includes an integrated power receive circuit, a battery charger, a battery, a processing module, one or more input/output modules, and one or more circuit modules. The integrated power receive circuit is operable to generate a DC voltage from a received magnetic field in accordance with a control signal. The battery charger is operable to convert the DC voltage into a battery charge voltage. The battery is coupled to the battery charger in a first mode and is coupled to supply power in a second mode. The processing module is operable to: generate the control signal based on desired electromagnetic properties of at least one of the received magnetic field and the integrated power receive circuit; process outbound data to produce processed outbound data; and process inbound data to produce processed inbound data.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2010Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: BROADCOM CORPORATIONInventors: John Walley, Jeyhan Karaoguz, Ahmadreza (Reza) Rofougaran, Nambirajan Seshadri, Reinier Van Der Lee
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Patent number: 9331518Abstract: Adaptive multi-pathway wireless charging is described. In one aspect, embodiments enable one or more wireless charging pathways to be established concurrently in a wireless charging environment. The wireless charging pathways use same or different frequencies, powers, wireless power transfer (WPT) standards, and WPT configurations. Embodiments for adaptively configuring wireless charging based on detected events or changes in WPT characteristics are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventors: John Walley, Reinier van der Lee
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Patent number: 9236757Abstract: Adaptive multi-pathway wireless charging is described. In one aspect, embodiments enable one or more wireless charging pathways to be established concurrently in a wireless charging environment. The wireless charging pathways use same or different frequencies, powers, wireless power transfer (WPT) standards, and WPT configurations. Embodiments for adaptively configuring wireless charging based on detected events or changes in WPT characteristics are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventors: John Walley, Reinier van der Lee
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Patent number: 9094054Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) for use in a device includes a wireless power receiver circuit, a transceiver, and a processing module. The wireless power receiver circuit is operable to convert an electromagnetic signal into a voltage. The transceiver, when operable, transceives a control channel communication. The processing module is operable to: transition the device from an idle state to a charge state when a wireless power transmitter unit is detected; transition the device from the idle state to a wireless power operated state when a wireless power transmit circuit is detected and the device is enabled; and transition the device from the idle state to a battery operated state when the device is enabled and the wireless power transmit circuit is not detected.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2010Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventors: John Walley, Jeyhan Karaoguz, Ahmadreza (Reza) Rofougaran, Nambirajan Seshadri, Reinier Van Der Lee
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Patent number: 8816638Abstract: Techniques are described herein that are capable of increasing efficiency of wireless power transfer. A wireless power transfer system includes features that allow the system to be deployed in public spaces such as airports or in commercial establishments such as restaurants or hotels to allow a user to recharge one or more portable electronic devices while away from home. To accommodate wireless recharging of a variety of device types and states, the system may receive parameters and/or state information associated with a portable electronic device to be recharged and may control the wireless power transfer in accordance with such parameters and/or state information. For instance, the system may increase efficiency of the wireless power transfer based on such parameters and/or state information. The system may also provide a secure and efficient means for obtaining required payment information from the user prior to the wireless power transfer, thereby facilitating fee-based recharging.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2013Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Pieter Vorenkamp, Reinier Van Der Lee, InSun Van Loo
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Patent number: 8803476Abstract: Techniques are described herein that are capable of increasing efficiency of wireless power transfer. A wireless power transfer system includes features that allow the system to be deployed in public spaces such as airports or in commercial establishments such as restaurants or hotels to allow a user to recharge one or more portable electronic devices while away from home. To accommodate wireless recharging of a variety of device types and states, the system may receive parameters and/or state information associated with a portable electronic device to be recharged and may control the wireless power transfer in accordance with such parameters and/or state information. For instance, the system may increase efficiency of the wireless power transfer based on such parameters and/or state information. The system may also provide a secure and efficient means for obtaining required payment information from the user prior to the wireless power transfer, thereby facilitating fee-based recharging.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2013Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Pieter Vorenkamp, Reinier Van Der Lee, InSun Van Loo
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Publication number: 20140184152Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed to control the mutual coupling between wireless power transfer (WPT) enabled devices. Wireless power transfer is best achieved when both the transmitting and receiving device are tuned to substantially the same frequency. Because WPT-enabled devices are coupled to one another during WPT, tuning one WPT-enabled device can cause both devices to converge to a resonance together. Furthermore, a WPT enabled receiving device can be intentionally detuned to avoid coupling excessive power from a WPT-enabled transmitter device. These concepts can be extended to WPT-enabled device pairs that each has WPT transmission and reception qualities. When multiple WPT-enabled devices interact, tuning information can be stored in one or both of the devices to make the configuration procedure for subsequent WPT interactions more efficient. Various systems are presented to control the mutual coupling between WPT-enabled devices to improve the WPT.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Reinier Van Der LEE, John Walley
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Publication number: 20140184148Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed to increase the efficiency of communications between wireless power transfer (WPT) devices. During an initial power transfer and/or communication between WPT devices, characteristics regarding the operation and capabilities of the devices are shared and stored on one or both of the WPT devices. On subsequent power transfers and/or communications, a WPT device can quickly match the capabilities and preferences for the same WPT device. Various systems are presented to generate, access, and implement the stored information to quickly tailor and improve a communication session for a specific WPT device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2012Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Reinier Van Der LEE, John WALLEY
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Publication number: 20140091626Abstract: A wireless power transfer system is disclosed that includes a power station and a chargeable device. The power station transmits discovery beacons in order to detect a chargeable device within its vicinity using any available communication protocols and/or standards. Once a device is discovered, the power station can perform coil selection with the device in order to select preferred coils for power transfer. In addition, the chargeable device is capable of detecting the beacon signal and providing a response to notify the power station of its presence. The chargeable device is capable of performing its own coil selection for further optimization and includes various assistance functionality to aid a user in optimizing a connection with the power station.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Inventors: John WALLEY, Reinier Van Der Lee, Yasantha Rajakarunanayake, Vadim Bishtein
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Publication number: 20140094116Abstract: A wireless power transfer system is disclosed that includes a power station and a chargeable device. The power station transmits discovery beacons in order to detect a chargeable device within its vicinity using any available communication protocols and/or standards. Once a device is discovered, the power station can perform coil selection with the device in order to select preferred coils for power transfer. In addition, the chargeable device is capable of detecting the beacon signal and providing a response to notify the power station of its presence. The chargeable device is capable of performing its own coil selection for further optimization and includes various assistance functionality to aid a user in optimizing a connection with the power station.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Inventors: John Walley, Reinier Van Der Lee, Yasantha Rajakarunanayake, Vadim Bishtein
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Publication number: 20140091755Abstract: Adaptive multi-pathway wireless charging is described. In one aspect, embodiments enable one or more wireless charging pathways to be established concurrently in a wireless charging environment. The wireless charging pathways use same or different frequencies, powers, wireless power transfer (WPT) standards, and WPT configurations. Embodiments for adaptively configuring wireless charging based on detected events or changes in WPT characteristics are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: Broadcom CorporationInventors: John Walley, Reinier van der Lee
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Publication number: 20140091633Abstract: Adaptive multi-pathway wireless charging is described. In one aspect, embodiments enable one or more wireless charging pathways to be established concurrently in a wireless charging environment. The wireless charging pathways use same or different frequencies, powers, wireless power transfer (WPT) standards, and WPT configurations. Embodiments for adaptively configuring wireless charging based on detected events or changes in WPT characteristics are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: Broadcom CorporationInventors: John WALLEY, Reinier van der LEE