Abstract: The disclosure describes a methodology for wireless power transmission This methodology may be performed at a wireless power transmitter that includes at least two wireless-power-transmitting antennas and at least one data-receiving antenna, and the methodology includes defining a wireless charging area at a range of distance away from the transmitter; obtaining, via the at least one data-receiving antenna, data included in a signal received from a wireless power receiver; and determining a location of the wireless power receiver based upon the data included in the signal received from the wireless power receiver.

Abstract: An example method disclosed herein includes: detecting, by a wireless communication component supporting a predetermined number of communication channels, receivers within a communication range of a transmitter. The method also includes: in accordance with a determination that a number of receivers is less than or equal to the predetermined number, dedicating communication channels to each respective receiver. Each dedicated communication channel is used to send information identifying a location of the respective receiver to the transmitter. The method further includes: detecting, by the wireless communication component, an additional receiver within the communication range; and in response to the detecting, determining that an updated number of receivers is greater than the predetermined number.

Abstract: An example method includes: receiving, by an antenna of a receiver, RF power transmission waves from a transmitter, the RF waves forming controlled constructive interference patterns and destructive interference patterns in proximity to the receiver. The method also includes: transmitting, by the receiver to the transmitter, information used to determine a power level and efficiency of power received by the receiver device. The information that is used to determine the power level and efficiency indicates to the transmitter that the receiver device is receiving power at less than a maximum available efficiency. The method further includes: instructing a user of the receiver to change the receiver's position based on a comparison of respective voltage level or power received in each respective position or orientation of the receiver until a level of efficiency that is no less than the maximum available efficiency is achieved for the efficiency of power received.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for synchronous input/output (I/O) cache line padding is described. The cache line padding occurs between a server having a processor executing an operating system and a recipient control unit. The method can include receiving, via the processor at the recipient control unit, a partial line direct memory access (DMA) write request; fetching, via the processor, a device table entry (DTE) associated with the partial line DMA write request; determining, via the processor, a cache line size for a synchronous input/output (I/O) cache line; and writing a full cache line DMA write request by padding, via the processor, the partial line DMA write request with a padded portion, where the padded portion is based on the cache line size.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of wireless transmission of power and Wi-Fi signals to electronic devices. The method includes identifying a first receiver that is associated with a first electronic device that requires power and a second receiver that is associated with a second electronic device that requires Wi-Fi signals, generating RF signals at least in part by converting power provided by a power source, where the transmitter includes a first set of antennas for transmitting RF signals and a second set of antennas for transmitting Wi-Fi signals, and transmitting, to the first receiver, the RF signals using at least two antennas of the first set of antennas connected to the transmitter. The method further includes, while transmitting the RF signals using the at least two antennas of the first set of antennas, simultaneously transmitting, to the second receiver, Wi-Fi signals using the second set of antennas.

Abstract: Configurations and methods of wireless power transmission for charging or powering one or more electronic sensors or devices within a vehicle are disclosed. Wireless power transmission for powering or charging one or more electronic sensors or devices within a vehicle may include a transmitter capable of emitting RF waves for the generation of pockets of energy; and one or more electronic sensors or electronic devices operatively coupled or otherwise embedded with one or more receivers that may utilize these pockets of energy for charging or powering. Such sensors or electronic devices may range from tire pressure gauges, security alarm sensors, rear window defrosters to audio speakers.

Abstract: The present disclosure may provide various electric transmitter arrangements which may be used to provide wireless power transmission (WPT) while using suitable WPT techniques such as pocket-forming. In some embodiments, transmitters may include one or more antennas connected to at least one radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) and one microcontroller. In other embodiments, transmitters may include a plurality of antennas, a plurality of RFIC or a plurality of controllers. In addition, transmitters may include communications components which may allow for communication to various electronic equipment including phones, computers and others.

Abstract: One example embodiment of a wireless power transmitter described herein includes: a plurality of radio frequency (RF) antennas configured to transmit RF power waves such that they converge to form controlled constructive interference. The example embodiment also includes: a micro-controller configured to: receive from a user device a coded signature signal (and the user device is coupled with a receiver), authenticate the receiver as authorized to receive wireless power from the transmitter according to the coded signature signal, in accordance with determining that the receiver is authorized, obtain from the receiver a set of user-defined restrictions used to determine when wireless power may be transmitted to the receiver; and cause the RF antennas to transmit the RF power waves when the set of user-defined restrictions indicate that wireless power may be transmitted. The example embodiment also includes: a communication component configured to receive from the receiver the coded signature signal.

Abstract: The present disclosure may provide a wireless power system which may be used to provide wireless power transmission while using pocket-forming. The wireless power system may be used in a house for providing power and charge to a plurality of mobile and non-mobile devices. The house may include a single base station that may be connected to several transmitters. The base station may manage operation of every transmitter in an independently manner or may operate them as a single transmitter. The connection between the base station and transmitters may be achieved through a plurality of techniques including wired connections and wireless connections. The base station may include at least one micro-controller and a power source.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein include a transmitter that transmits a power transmission signal (e.g., radio frequency (RF) signal waves) to create a three-dimensional pocket of energy. At least one receiver can be connected to or integrated into electronic devices and receive power from the pocket of energy. The transmitter can locate the at least one receiver in a three-dimensional space using a communication medium (e.g., Bluetooth technology). The transmitter generates a waveform to create a pocket of energy around each of the at least one receiver. The transmitter uses an algorithm to direct, focus, and control the waveform in three dimensions. The receiver can convert the transmission signals (e.g., RF signals) into electricity for powering an electronic device. Accordingly, the embodiments for wireless power transmission can allow powering and charging a plurality of electrical devices without wires.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for wirelessly sharing power among multiple mobile devices connected to a power sharing community network using a mobile device application. This method may provide an easy and effective way to wirelessly share power from a group of mobile devices to one or more mobile devices in need of charge, located within the same area, such as a train station, bus station, food courts, airport terminals, etc. The method may include wireless power transmission through suitable techniques such as pocket-forming.

Abstract: A method of wireless power transmission is provided. The method includes, at a wireless power transmitter, receiving a signal from a receiver device and determining a location of the receiver device based, at least in part, on data included in the signal. The method further includes in response to determining that the location of the receiver device is within a wireless power transmission range of the wireless power transmitter: (I) selecting at least two antennas of the wireless power transmitter's antenna array based, at least in part, on the location of the receiver device, and (II) transmitting, via the at least two antennas of the antenna array, radio frequency power transmission waves that: (i) constructively interfere at the location of the receiver device to produce a focused energy at the location and (ii) destructively interfere around the location of the receiver device to form null-spaces around the focused energy.

Abstract: The present disclosure may provide an electric transmitter which may be used to provide wireless power transmission (WPT) while using suitable WPT techniques such as pocket-forming. Transmitter may operate as power source for rescue devices where wired power sources are not feasible because local infrastructure may be damaged or destroyed. In some embodiments, transmitters may include one or more antennas connected to at least one radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) and one microcontroller. In other embodiments, transmitters may include a plurality of antennas, a plurality of RFIC or a plurality of controllers. In addition, transmitters may include communications components which may allow for communication to various electronic equipment including phones, computers, GPS and others.

Abstract: An example method disclosed herein includes: transmitting, by a first set of a plurality of antennas of a transmitter, a first set of power waves to form a first constructive interference pattern at a first location of a receiver, and each antenna of the first set is a first type of antenna. The method also includes: receiving, by a communications component of the transmitter, a communication signal that identifies a second location of the receiver; and upon receiving the communication signal, selecting, based on the second location, a second set of the plurality of antennas to transmit power waves to the second location, and each antenna of the second set is a second type of antenna distinct from the first type. The method additionally includes: transmitting, by the second set of antennas, the second set of power waves to form a second constructive interference pattern at the second location.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for improving battery life of electronic devices such as Bluetooth headsets, smart-watches among others running on small batteries, for example coin batteries. The method may include wireless power transmission through suitable techniques such as pocket-forming, while including receivers and capacitors in the aforementioned devices. Wirelessly charged capacitors may provide sufficient power on which devices may run, and thus, battery life of such electronic devices may be enhanced.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein include a transmitter that transmits power transmission signals. An example method of transmitting power includes: (i) in response to an input being received at a button in communication with a transmitter and before receiving any signals from a receiving electronic device identifying a location of the receiving electronic device, transmitting, by the transmitter, a first plurality of power transmission waves within a first distance of the transmitter; (ii) ceasing to transmit the first plurality of power transmission waves, and (iii) transmitting, by the transmitter, a second plurality of power transmission waves within a second distance of the transmitter that differs from the first distance, the second distance corresponding to the location of the receiving electronic device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for an improved wireless charging transceiver pad. An example method includes: (i) receiving, by a cordless transceiver, a first plurality of power waves transmitted from a wireless power transmitter that is distinct from the cordless transceiver; (ii) charging at least partially, using energy received by the cordless transceiver from the first plurality of power waves, a first battery of the cordless transceiver; and (iii) transmitting, by the cordless transceiver using the first battery, a second plurality of power waves to a receiver, where the receiver is configured to convert energy from the second plurality of power waves to charge a second battery of an electronic device that is coupled with the receiver. The cordless transceiver is distinct from the receiver and the electronic device, and the first plurality of power waves is distinct from the second plurality of power waves.

Abstract: A system for wireless power transmission is provided. The system comprises a plurality of tiles configured to operate as one functional unit. At least one of the tiles comprises an antenna and a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) coupled to the antenna and the RFIC is configured to engage the antenna such that the antenna emits a plurality of wireless power waves defining a pocket of energy.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein include a transmitter that transmits a power transmission signal (e.g., radio frequency (RF) signal waves) to create a three-dimensional pocket of energy. At least one receiver can be connected to or integrated into electronic devices and receive power from the pocket of energy. The transmitter can locate the at least one receiver in a three-dimensional space using a communication medium (e.g., Bluetooth technology). The transmitter generates a waveform to create a pocket of energy around each of the at least one receiver. The transmitter uses an algorithm to direct, focus, and control the waveform in three dimensions. The receiver can convert the transmission signals (e.g., RF signals) into electricity for powering an electronic device. Accordingly, the embodiments for wireless power transmission can allow powering and charging a plurality of electrical devices without wires.

Abstract: An apparatus for wireless power transmission is provided. The apparatus comprises a transmitter comprising a first antenna element and a second antenna element. The transmitter is configured to emit a first signal by the first antenna element and a second signal by the second antenna element. The first signal comprises a plurality of wireless power waves establishing a pocket of energy. The second signal is different from the first signal. The second signal provides Wi-Fi access.