Wireless power charging timing and charging control

摘要

Exemplary embodiments are directed to timing and control of wireless power transfer. A wireless power charging device includes at least one transmitter and a processor in communication with the at least one transmitter. The transmitter is configured for transmitting wireless power to one or more electronic devices, and the processor is configured to deactivate the transmitter during a pre-determined time interval. The charging device may include charging modes that a user may select between from an interface of the charging device. Charging modes may be related to times of operation such as those based on a user schedule, based on energy rates, or with modes programmed by a user. A charging schedule may be created by a user through the interface of the charging device or from an external device in communication with the charging device.

主权项

1. A wireless power charging device, comprising:
a receiver configured to receive information from a server, the information defining a time interval to charge an electronic device; a wireless power transmitter having a transmit antenna configured to operate at a substantially resonant frequency, the wireless power transmitter further configured to wirelessly transmit power at a level sufficient to charge or power the electronic device; and a processor configured to enable the wireless power transmitter to wirelessly transmit power to the electronic device during the time interval.