System and method for wireless power control communication using bluetooth low energy

摘要

Systems, methods, and apparatus for authenticating a device via an out of band personal area network are disclosed. In one aspect, a wireless charger includes a power transmitter configured to transmit power wirelessly to charge a charging device. The wireless charger further includes an out of band transmitter configured to transmit an authentication request to authenticate the charging device. The wireless charger further includes a receiver configured to receive an authentication response based on the transmitted authentication request. The wireless charger further includes a processor configured to adjust an amount of power wirelessly transmitted to the charging device based on whether the authentication succeeds or fails.

主权项

1. A wireless charger for authenticating a device via an out of band wireless communications network, the wireless charger comprising:
a power transmitter configured to transmit power wirelessly at a first level to a charging device, wherein the transmission of the power at the first level begins before any information is received from the charging device; an out of band transmitter configured to transmit an authentication request comprising authentication information used to authenticate the charging device; a receiver configured to receive an authentication response in response to the transmitted authentication request; and a processor configured to adjust an amount of the power wirelessly transmitted to the charging device to a level higher than the first level if the authentication succeeds.