Systems and methods of object detection in wireless power charging systems

US2022103022A1 · US · A1

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Publication numberUS-2022103022-A1
Application numberUS-202117368709-A
CountryUS
Kind codeA1
Filing dateJul 6, 2021
Priority dateSep 16, 2015
Publication dateMar 31, 2022
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Systems and methods for wireless power transmission based on object identification are provided. A radio frequency wireless power transmitter is in communication with a video camera for capturing image data (e.g., a visual pattern) of at least a portion of a transmission field of the radio frequency wireless power transmitter. A processor of the radio frequency wireless power transmitter is configured to identify an object when the visual pattern matches a pre-stored visual pattern representing the object, and control transmission of one or more radio frequency power transmission waves to a receiving electronic device based on a location of the identified object, wherein the receiving electronic device uses the one or more radio frequency power transmission waves to power or to charge the receiving electronic device.

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What is claimed is: 1 . A system for wireless power transmission, comprising: a radio frequency wireless power transmitter that is in communication with a video camera for capturing image data of at least a portion of a transmission field of the radio frequency wireless power transmitter, wherein the image data comprises a series of image frames; and one or more processors of the radio frequency wireless power transmitter configured to: detect motion of an object towards the transmission field by applying motion tracking analysis on the series of image frames; and send instructions to cause adjustments to transmission of one or more radio frequency power transmission waves by the radio frequency wireless power transmitter to a receiving electronic device based on the motion of the object, wherein the receiving electronic device uses the one or more radio frequency power transmission waves to power or to charge a power source used by the receiving electronic device.

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  • with electronic devices having internal batteries, e.g. mobile phones · CPC title

  • in response to battery current · CPC title

  • G06V20/52Primary

    Surveillance or monitoring of activities, e.g. for recognising suspicious objects (recognising microscopic objects G06V20/69) · CPC title

  • H02J50/80Primary

    involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices · CPC title

  • involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment · CPC title

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What does patent US2022103022A1 cover?
Systems and methods for wireless power transmission based on object identification are provided. A radio frequency wireless power transmitter is in communication with a video camera for capturing image data (e.g., a visual pattern) of at least a portion of a transmission field of the radio frequency wireless power transmitter. A processor of the radio frequency wireless power transmitter is con…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Energous Corp
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification G06V20/52. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Thu Mar 31 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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