Systems and methods are described herein for providing wireless power to a mobile device, such as an aerial mobile device like an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). A navigational constraint model may prescribe a navigation path along which a wireless power transmission system can provide wireless power to the mobile device. Deviations from the prescribed path may require the mobile device to self-power. The prescription of a navigation path allows for the use of reduced-complexity wireless power transmitters that are fully capable of servicing the prescribed path. Multiple embodiments of prescribed paths with various limitations and features are set forth herein, along with multiple embodiments of wireless power transmission systems of reduced complexity and functionality to fully service the various embodiments of prescribed paths.

Near-field antennas and methods of operating and manufacturing near-field antennas are provided herein. An example near-field antenna for transmitting radio frequency (RF) power transmission signals includes: (i) a conductive plate including one or more channels extending through the conductive place, a respective channel of the one or more channels having first and second segments, and (ii) a feed element configured to direct a plurality of RF power transmission signals towards the conductive plate. At least some of the RF power transmission signals cause an accumulation of RF energy within a near-field distance of the conductive plate. Furthermore, the accumulation of RF energy includes: (i) a first zone of accumulated RF energy at the first segment, and (ii) a second zone of accumulated RF energy at the second segment, the second zone of accumulated RF energy being distinct from the first zone of accumulated RF energy.

Near-field antennas and methods of operating and manufacturing near-field antennas are provided herein. An example near-field antenna for transmitting radio frequency (RF) power transmission signals includes: (i) a conductive plate including one or more channels extending through the conductive place, a respective channel of the one or more channels having first and second segments, and (ii) a feed element configured to direct a plurality of RF power transmission signals towards the conductive plate. At least some of the RF power transmission signals cause an accumulation of RF energy within a near-field distance of the conductive plate. Furthermore, the accumulation of RF energy includes: (i) a first zone of accumulated RF energy at the first segment, and (ii) a second zone of accumulated RF energy at the second segment, the second zone of accumulated RF energy being distinct from the first zone of accumulated RF energy.

A wireless power transmission apparatus according to various embodiments may comprise a plurality of patch antennas, a communication circuit, and a processor. The processor may be configured to perform a control to form an RF wave of a first beam width via the plurality of patch antennas, receive, from an electronic apparatus, via the communication circuit, sensing data for at least one of a movement of the electronic apparatus or an orientation of the electronic apparatus, and adjust a beam width of the RF wave formed by the plurality of patch antennas from the first beam width to a second beam width at least on the basis of the received sensing data.

Support of coexistence of wireless transmission equipment in shared wireless medium environments is disclosed, which is applicable to various types of wireless transmission equipment. For instance, a wireless power transmission system (WPTS) delivers power to wireless power receiver clients via transmission of wireless power signals using one or more frequencies and/or channels within shared wireless medium environments in which other wireless equipment is operating, such as access points and stations in wireless local area networks (WLANs). The WPTS is configured to co-exist with the operations of the other wireless equipment within the shared wireless medium environment by adapting its transmission operations to utilize frequencies or channels that do not interfere with other equipment and/or implementing co-channel and shared channels operations under which access to channels is implemented using standardized WLAN protocols such as PHY and MAC protocols used for 802.11 (Wi-Fi™) networks.

Systems and methods are presented for wireless energy transfer by scalar-longitudinal electromagnetic propagating waves. The scalar wave beam antenna is further enhanced with additional active and parasitic resonant elements for increasing the penetrating and far field distance transfer of energy. A receiving antenna module is designed for effective capture of longitudinal and transverse waves. Presented are uses for this system to illuminate areas without the need for wires, powering electronic devices, charging batteries remotely, new style communications, and military applications.

Presented is an antenna module for wireless power transmission and reception in which an inner loop pattern is disposed in the inner peripheral area of an outer loop coil so as to provide a constant charging recognition rate regardless of location. The presented antenna module for wireless power transmission and reception comprises: a base substrate; a first antenna which is disposed on the upper surface of the base substrate and includes a first radiation pattern forming a first loop; and a second antenna which is stacked on the upper surface of the base substrate and includes a coil wound along the outer periphery of the first loop to form a second loop.

A control unit 201 of a power receiving apparatus 200 performs a predetermined communication to a power transmitting apparatus 100 via a first communication unit 204 such that power transfer from the power transmitting apparatus 100 is continued, in a case where a control communication using the first communication unit 204 is switched to a control communication using a second communication unit 202.

A control unit 201 of a power receiving apparatus 200 performs a predetermined communication to a power transmitting apparatus 100 via a first communication unit 204 such that power transfer from the power transmitting apparatus 100 is continued, in a case where a control communication using the first communication unit 204 is switched to a control communication using a second communication unit 202.

A wireless charging transmit end is provided in this application, which includes a dual-polarized antenna which includes at least one dual-polarized element and a signal processing apparatus. Each dual-polarized element includes a first linearly polarized element and a second linearly polarized element that are mutually orthogonal and respectively receive a first wireless signal and a second wireless signal from the receive end. The signal processing apparatus obtains a first energy signal and a second energy signal based on a waveform relationship between the first wireless signal and the second wireless signal. The first energy signal is sent to the receive end by the first linearly polarized element, and the second energy signal is sent to the receive end by the second linearly polarized element. The first energy signal and the second energy signal are combined into an energy signal matching the receive end.