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MODULAR CHARGING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DELIVERING ELECTRIC POWER THROUGH THE SAME
20180006471 · 2018-01-04 · ·

A power delivery system includes: an AC-to-DC power supply configured to output initial DC power; a first power delivery unit connected to the power supply and having at least one output port, the first power delivery unit being configured as a DC-to-DC power converter to provide converted DC power through the at least one output port, the converted DC power having a different voltage and/or a different current than the output initial DC power; and a second power delivery unit connected to the power supply or the first power delivery unit through an input port and having at least one output port, the second power delivery unit being configured as a DC-to-DC power converter to provide an output DC power through the at least one output port which has a different voltage and/or a different current than the power received through the input port.

MODULAR CHARGING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DELIVERING ELECTRIC POWER THROUGH THE SAME
20180006471 · 2018-01-04 · ·

A power delivery system includes: an AC-to-DC power supply configured to output initial DC power; a first power delivery unit connected to the power supply and having at least one output port, the first power delivery unit being configured as a DC-to-DC power converter to provide converted DC power through the at least one output port, the converted DC power having a different voltage and/or a different current than the output initial DC power; and a second power delivery unit connected to the power supply or the first power delivery unit through an input port and having at least one output port, the second power delivery unit being configured as a DC-to-DC power converter to provide an output DC power through the at least one output port which has a different voltage and/or a different current than the power received through the input port.

WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE AND POWER RECEPTION DEVICE

According to one embodiment; a wireless power transmission system includes; an AC power source; a power transmission resonator; a power reception resonator; an AC/DC converter; a first circuit disposed between the AC power source and the power transmission resonator; and a second circuit disposed between the power reception resonator and the AC/DC converter. Parameter values of passive elements in the first and second circuits are set so that an absolute value of an inverse transfer function between an input voltage and an output voltage of a target system at a frequency of the AC voltage is equal to or less than a divided value of the AC voltage by a battery voltage while the AC voltage is increased from a first voltage value to a second voltage value, the target system comprising the first circuit, the power transmission resonator; the power reception resonator, the second circuit and the AC/DC converter.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS POWER CHARGING OF SUBSEQUENT RECEIVER
20180006495 · 2018-01-04 ·

An apparatus and method for transmission of wireless power to a plurality of chargeable devices. The apparatus and method include and provide for a wireless power transmitter including a power transmitting element configured to use a current at a first level to wirelessly transmit power sufficient to provide power to one or more chargeable devices positioned within a charging region. The apparatus and method further include and provide for a controller to detect a subsequent chargeable device positioned within the charging region and to adjust the current from the first level to a default level prior to communication with the subsequent chargeable device.

BATTERY CHARGING METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE
20180013315 · 2018-01-11 ·

A method comprises providing power from a battery to an external device using a first circuit; and receiving power from a first power source to provide power to the battery using a second circuit while providing power to the external device.

BATTERY CHARGING METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE
20180013315 · 2018-01-11 ·

A method comprises providing power from a battery to an external device using a first circuit; and receiving power from a first power source to provide power to the battery using a second circuit while providing power to the external device.

Magnetic alignment systems with rotational alignment component for electronic devices

A magnetic alignment system can include a primary annular magnetic alignment component and a secondary annular magnetic alignment component. The primary alignment component can include an inner annular region having a first magnetic orientation, an outer annular region having a second magnetic orientation opposite to the first magnetic orientation, and a non-magnetized central annular region disposed between the primary inner annular region and the primary outer annular region. The secondary alignment component can have a magnetic orientation with a radial component.

Magnetic alignment systems with rotational alignment component for electronic devices

A magnetic alignment system can include a primary annular magnetic alignment component and a secondary annular magnetic alignment component. The primary alignment component can include an inner annular region having a first magnetic orientation, an outer annular region having a second magnetic orientation opposite to the first magnetic orientation, and a non-magnetized central annular region disposed between the primary inner annular region and the primary outer annular region. The secondary alignment component can have a magnetic orientation with a radial component.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CHARGING A BATTERY

The present disclosure includes a method of charging a battery. In one embodiment, the method comprises receiving, in a battery charging circuit on an electronic device, an input voltage having a first voltage value from an external power source. The battery charger is configured to produce a charge current having a first current value into the battery. The input current limit and/or duty cycle of the charger is monitored. Control signals may be generated to increase the first voltage value of the input voltage if either (i) the input current limit is activated or (ii) the duty cycle reaches a maximum duty cycle. The charger also receives signals indicating a temperature inside the electronic device and generates control signals to decrease the value of the input voltage when the temperature increases above a threshold temperature.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CHARGING A BATTERY

The present disclosure includes a method of charging a battery. In one embodiment, the method comprises receiving, in a battery charging circuit on an electronic device, an input voltage having a first voltage value from an external power source. The battery charger is configured to produce a charge current having a first current value into the battery. The input current limit and/or duty cycle of the charger is monitored. Control signals may be generated to increase the first voltage value of the input voltage if either (i) the input current limit is activated or (ii) the duty cycle reaches a maximum duty cycle. The charger also receives signals indicating a temperature inside the electronic device and generates control signals to decrease the value of the input voltage when the temperature increases above a threshold temperature.