Patents by Inventor Wihelmus H. C. Knubben

Wihelmus H. C. Knubben 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).

  • Patent number: 9419465
    Abstract: A wireless charger is disclosed. The charger contains a coil with a plurality of taps, thereby facilitating charging according to different frequencies and standards. Detection of the standard appropriate to a particular receiver may be accomplished by modulation of the power carrier or via low power modalities, including NFC or Bluetooth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: NXP B.V.
    Inventors: Johannes Petrus Maria van Lammeren, Klaas Brink, Aliaksei Vladimirovich Sedzin, Wihelmus H. C. Knubben
  • Patent number: 9203260
    Abstract: A wireless charging apparatus and method utilizing a secure element is disclosed. Illustratively, a receiver containing a secure element securely communicates with a charging pad also equipped with a secure element. The communication can be used to establish the identity of the receiver and facilitate billing for the wireless charging. The charging pad may further communicate in a secure manner with a server to authenticate the identity and other information about the receiver before providing wireless charging. Direct communication between the receiver and server is also contemplated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: NXP, B.V.
    Inventors: Wihelmus H. C. Knubben, Klaas Brink, Aliaksei Vladimirovich Sedzin, Johannes Petrus Maria van Lammeren
  • Patent number: 9137019
    Abstract: A wireless charging apparatus and method utilizing a secure element is disclosed. Illustratively, a receiver containing a secure element securely communicates with a charging pad also equipped with a secure element. The communication can be used to establish the identity of the receiver and facilitate billing for the wireless charging. The charging pad may further communicate in a secure manner with a server to authenticate the identity and other information about the receiver before providing wireless charging. Direct communication between the receiver and server is also contemplated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: NXP, B.V.
    Inventors: Wihelmus H. C. Knubben, Klaas Brink, Aliaksei Vladimirovich Sedzin, Johannes Petrus Maria van Lammeren
  • Publication number: 20150071444
    Abstract: A wireless charging apparatus and method utilizing a secure element is disclosed. Illustratively, a receiver containing a secure element securely communicates with a charging pad also equipped with a secure element. The communication can be used to establish the identity of the receiver and facilitate billing for the wireless charging. The charging pad may further communicate in a secure manner with a server to authenticate the identity and other information about the receiver before providing wireless charging. Direct communication between the receiver and server is also contemplated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: NXP B.V.
    Inventors: Wihelmus H. C. Knubben, Klaas Brink, Aliaksei Vladimirovich Sedzin, Johannes Petrus Maria van Lammeren
  • Publication number: 20140195803
    Abstract: A wireless charging apparatus and method utilizing a secure element is disclosed. Illustratively, a receiver containing a secure element securely communicates with a charging pad also equipped with a secure element. The communication can be used to establish the identity of the receiver and facilitate billing for the wireless charging. The charging pad may further communicate in a secure manner with a server to authenticate the identity and other information about the receiver before providing wireless charging. Direct communication between the receiver and server is also contemplated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: NXP B.V.
    Inventors: Wihelmus H. C. Knubben, Klaas Brink, Aliaksei Vladimirovich Sedzin, Johannes Petrus Maria van Lammeren