Patent Grant
11916398
The present disclosure relates generally to systems for harvesting radio-frequency wireless power and, in particular, to systems for harvesting RF wireless power using small-from factor devices with integrated and module harvesting receivers (e.g., the small form-factor devices can be digital price tags or small digital devices used to identify product information in warehousing settings) and shelving-mounted wireless-power transmitters. Some systems also include wireless-power transmitters capable of providing data and power signals in multiple orientations (these additional transmitters can replace or supplement the shelving-mounted wireless-power transmitters).
Harvesting energy (e.g., ambient energy or energy transmitted with the intention that it be harvested by a receiver) to charge devices is gaining additional attention.
Some harvesting systems require specific placements and orientations of the harvesting receiver relative to a transmitter to obtain sufficient power to make the system useful. Additionally, these systems can be tailor-made for specific electronic devices and/or charging environments, and thus have limited flexibility. Such devices are therefore poorly suited to changing environments (e.g., being moved around), environments with a variety of differing charging requirements, and struggle with devices that might have various different orientations relative to a transmitting device (both for transmitting and receiving power and data signals).
Some harvesting systems also rely on the use of active beam-forming control techniques that require formation of multiple beams of energy, in which beams are formed to create focused energy in an operational area. To create this focused energy, many existing solutions use beam-forming, e.g., controlling phase and other waveform characteristics to produce constructive and/or destructive interference patterns to focus power beams onto a device at a certain location. Beam-forming typically requires multiple antennas, beam-forming algorithm control circuity and/or algorithms, and multiple power amplifiers, all of which add complexity to the system, and add to overall system costs.
As such, it would be desirable to provide systems and methods for wirelessly transmitting and harvesting wireless power that address the above-mentioned drawbacks.
The wireless-power transmission and harvesting system described herein solves one or more of the problems identified above by making use of one or more of three primary embodiments: (i) an RF harvesting receiver that is configured to receive radiated wireless power in multiple different orientations and which includes modular components that can be easily replaced and which are integrated with a small form-factor device (such as a digital price tag); (ii) shelving-mounted wireless-power transmitters, and (iii) wireless-power transmitters capable of providing data and power signals in multiple orientations. As one example pertaining to the second embodiment, the shelving-mounted transmitter can include a radiating antenna element that can be designed with varying numbers of conductive segments. By adjusting the number of conductive segments (which can be done at manufacture time or which can be done on-the-fly using switches or like structures to activate or disable certain conductive segments), the coverage area of a particular shelving-mounted transmitter can be adjusted. This is convenient for applications where the coverage area is not standard across all areas of an environment (e.g., an environment including multiple shelving units in a grocery store or an environment including storage shelves in a warehouse, and the like) and can fluctuate in different areas of the environment such that different required coverage areas are needed (e.g., a coverage area for multiple different shelving units in a store, or various storage shelves used in large warehouse settings). As one example with respect to the third embodiment, the RF transmitter can be configured to radiate RF signals with a circular polarization while concurrently radiating communications signals in a dual linear fashion (e.g., one data antenna can radiate data signals with a horizontal polarization and another perpendicularly-oriented data antenna can radiate data signals with a vertical polarization). Additionally, integrating multi-orientation data and power signals in a transmitter enables further control of the receiving devices. In one example, where the receiving device is an inventory tag, the electronic device can be updated easily to reflect changes in inventory or price. Examples of these improvements are discussed in detail below, which provide solutions to one or more of the problems discussed earlier.
Additionally, any of the embodiments described herein can utilize transmission techniques that do not require any active beam-forming control (e.g., a single antenna can be utilized with a single power amplifier to allow for wirelessly delivering energy to a harvester device), thereby producing efficient systems with fewer components.
(A1) In accordance with some embodiments, a wireless-power harvester is integrated in a small form-factor device. The wireless-power harvester comprises a stamped metal harvesting antenna configured to harvest radio frequency (RF) power waves, the stamped metal antenna formed into a meandering shape. The meandering shape includes a predetermined number of turns. The first end of the meandering shape is a free end positioned within free space of a housing of a small form-factor device, and the second end of the meandering shape is coupled to a PCB that includes electrical components for operating and powering the small form-factor device. The PCB is configured to operate as a ground plane for the stamped metal antenna. An intermediate portion is disposed between the first end and the second end of the meandering shape coupled to power-conversion circuitry that is separate from the PCB. The power-conversion circuitry is configured to convert the one or more RF power waves, harvested by the stamped metal harvesting antenna, into usable energy for charging a battery of the small form-factor device or for powering the small form-factor device.
(A2) In some embodiments of A1, the small form-factor device is a digital price tag that includes a display powered by the battery. The display and the battery are coupled to the PCB.
(A3) In some embodiments of any of A1-A2, the small form-factor device is a digital thermometer powered by the battery.
(A4) In some embodiments of any of A1-A3, the power-conversion circuitry is on a substrate distinct from the PCB.
(A5) In some embodiments of any of A1-A4, the stamped metal harvesting antenna is quasi omnidirectional.
(A6) In some embodiments of any of A1-A5, the stamped metal harvesting antenna is coupled to an edge of the PCB.
(A7) In some embodiments of any of A1-A6, the stamped metal harvesting antenna is modular, such that it can be interchangeably coupled with the PCB and the power-conversion circuitry at a first point in time, and separately coupled with a different PCB of a different small form-factor device and different power-conversion circuitry at a second point in time that is distinct from the first point in time.
(A8) In some embodiments of any of A1-A7, the stamped metal antenna occupies a first area of the housing of the small form-factor device that is adjacent to a second area of the housing occupied by the PCB, and the first and second areas are non-overlapping.
(A9) In some embodiments of any of A1-A8, the RF power waves have a centering operating frequency of 918 MHz.
(A10) In some embodiments of any of A1-A9, the stamped metal harvesting antenna has a gain of at least 2 dB.
(A11) In some embodiments of any of A1-A10, the predetermined number of turns is two.
(A12) In some embodiments of any of A1-A11, the battery has a capacity of 60 to 100 mAh.
(A13) In some embodiments of any of A1-A12, the stamped metal harvesting antenna has a thickness of 60 mils (about 1.5 mm).
(A14) In some embodiments of any of A1-A13, the stamped metal harvesting antenna has a width of around 1 inch.
(A15) In some embodiments of any of A1-A14, the small form-factor device includes a communications component that is coupled to the PCB, the communications component configured to receive data that allows the small form-factor device to display graphical information.
(A16) In some embodiments of any of A1-A15, the graphical information is displayed using a text-only display of the small form-factor device.
(B1) In another aspect, a small form-factor device, comprises a wireless-power harvester. The wireless-power harvester includes a stamped metal harvesting antenna configured to harvest radio frequency (RF) power waves, the stamped metal antenna formed into a meandering shape. The meandering shape includes a predetermined number of turns. A first end of the meandering shape is a free end positioned within free space of a housing of a small form-factor device, and a second end of the meandering shape is coupled to a PCB that includes electrical components for operating and powering the small form-factor device. The PCB is configured to operate as a ground plane for the stamped metal antenna. An intermediate portion, disposed between the first end and the second end, of the meandering shape is coupled to power-conversion circuitry that is separate from the PCB. The power-conversion circuitry is configured to convert the one or more RF power waves harvested by the stamped metal harvesting antenna into usable energy for charging a battery of the small form-factor device or for powering the small form-factor device. The wireless-power harvester of the small form-factor device of B1 can be configured in accordance with any of A2-A16. A method of operating the wireless-power harvester of any of claims A1-A16 and or the small form-factor device that includes the harvester is also contemplated, the method operates the harvester to allow it to harvest radio-frequency wireless-power waves, which are then converted to usable energy for power or charging the small form-factor device.
(C1) In another aspect, a shelving-mounted wireless-power-transmitting and receiving system comprises a shelving-mounted wireless-power-transmitting device. The shelving-mounted wireless-power-transmitting device is configured to transmit RF power waves to a wireless-power harvester device that is integrated in a small form-factor device. The wireless-power harvester device integrated in the small form-factor device includes a stamped metal harvesting antenna configured to harvest radio frequency (RF) power waves, the stamped metal antenna formed into a meandering shape. The meandering shape includes a predetermined number of turns. A first end of the meandering shape is a free end positioned within free space of a housing of a small form-factor device, and a second end of the meandering shape is coupled to a PCB that includes electrical components for operating and powering the small form-factor device. The PCB configured to operate as a ground plane for the stamped metal antenna. An intermediate portion, disposed between the first end and the second end, of the meandering shape is power-conversion circuitry that is separate from the PCB. The power-conversion circuitry is configured to convert the one or more of the RF power waves harvested by the stamped metal harvesting antenna into usable energy for charging a battery of the small form-factor device or for powering the small form-factor device.
(C2) In some embodiments of C1, the shelving-mounted wireless-power-transmitting device comprises a mounting structure that is mountable to a shelving unit, the shelving unit having a predetermined height and a predetermined width. The mounting includes a first end coupled to an outer portion of the shelving unit and a second end opposite the first end extending a predetermined distance away from the outer portion of the shelving unit. The second end includes: a ground plane, a first plurality of conductive segments having a first shape and a first size, each of the first plurality of conductive segments disposed over the ground plane. The second end includes a second plurality of conductive segments having a second shape and a second size, the second shape being distinct from the first shape and the second size being distinct from the first size. A respective conductive segment of the second plurality of conductive segments separates adjacent conductive segments of the first plurality of conductive segments from one another. The second end includes the first and second pluralities of conductive segments being disposed over the ground plane to form an antenna that is configured to radiate radio-frequency (RF) wireless power waves towards the shelving unit such that (i) the predetermined height and the predetermined width of the shelving unit are within a coverage area of the RF wireless power waves, and (ii) a bottom shelf of the shelving unit receives at least a threshold amount of RF energy from the RF wireless power waves. The harvester of C1 or C2 can be configured in accordance with any of A2-A16, and the wireless-power transmitting device can be configured in accordance with any of D2-D11.
(D1) In another aspect, a shelving-mounted wireless-power-transmitting device comprises a mounting structure that is mountable to a shelving unit, the shelving unit having a predetermined height and a predetermined width. The mounting includes a first end coupled to an outer portion of the shelving unit and a second end opposite the first end extending a predetermined distance away from the outer portion of the shelving unit. The second end includes a ground plane, and a first plurality of conductive segments having a first shape and a first size, a second plurality of conductive segments having a second shape and a second size, the second shape being distinct from the first shape and the second size being distinct from the first size. The second end includes a respective conductive segment of the second plurality of conductive segments separates adjacent conductive segments of the first plurality of conductive segments from one another. The second end includes the first and second pluralities of conductive segments being disposed over the ground plane to form an antenna that is configured to radiate radio-frequency (RF) wireless power waves towards the shelving unit such that (i) the predetermined height and the predetermined width of the shelving unit are within a coverage area of the RF wireless power waves, and (ii) a bottom shelf of the shelving unit receives at least a threshold amount of RF energy from the RF wireless power waves.
(D2) In some embodiments of D1, each conductive segment of the first plurality of conductive segments and the second plurality of conductive segments are separated by a predetermined gap.
(D3) In some embodiments of any of D1-D2, the first shape and the second shape is a meandering path that produces a rectangular shape.
(D4) In some embodiments of any of D1-D3, the first size is larger than the second size.
(D5) In some embodiments of any of D1-D4, the first plurality conductive segments and the second plurality of conductive segments each include a predetermined number of two or more conductive segments.
(D6) In some embodiments of any of D1-D5, the outer portion of the shelving unit is a centrally located between two posts of the shelving unit.
(D7) In some embodiments of any of D1-D6, respective numbers of segments in the first and second pluralities of conductive segments are adjustable to allow for creating an altered coverage area for the shelving-mounted wireless-power transmitting device.
(D8) In some embodiments of any of D1-D7, a peak gain of the antenna is at least 5.5 dBi and the wireless power waves are radiated using a center operating frequency of 918 MHz.
(D9) In some embodiments of any of D1-D8, the first plurality of conductive segments and the second plurality of conductive segments are formed using respective stamped copper plates.
(D10) In some embodiments of any of D1-D9, the first plurality of conductive segments includes a first number of conductive segments, the first number of conductive segments selected based on the predetermined height and width of the shelving unit. The second plurality of conductive segments includes a second number of conductive segments, the second number also selected based on the predetermined height and width of the shelving unit.
(D11) In some embodiments of any of D1-D10, the shelving-mounted wireless-power-transmitting device further comprises a second mounting structure that is mountable to a second shelving unit, the second shelving unit having a larger width and height than the predetermined height and width of the shelving unit, and the second mounting structure having a ground plane. The shelving-mounted wireless-power-transmitting device further comprises a third plurality of conductive segments with each adjacent conductive segment of the third plurality is separated by a conductive segment of a fourth plurality of conductive segments. The third and fourth pluralities of conductive segments are disposed over the ground plane to form a second antenna that is configured to radiate second RF wireless power waves towards the second shelving unit such that the larger width and height of the second shelving unit is with a second coverage area of the second RF wireless power waves. A third number of conductive segments in the third plurality of conductive segments is larger than the first number of conductive segments and a fourth number of conductive segments in the fourth plurality of conductive segments is larger than the second number of conductive segments, and the second coverage area is larger than the coverage area.
(E1) In another aspect, a wireless-power-transmitting device, includes a backplane that includes a radio frequency (RF) wireless-power antenna that is configured to radiate wireless power waves using a first frequency band. The RF wireless-power antenna has a perimeter that is within a perimeter of the backplane. In some embodiments, the backplane includes a first data-communications antenna configured to transmit data signals using a second frequency band distinct from the first frequency band, and the first data-communications antenna being coupled to the backplane such that it is outside of a first edge of the perimeter of the RF wireless-power antenna. The backplane includes a second data-communications antenna configured to transmit data signals using the second frequency band, and the second data-communications antenna is coupled to the backplane such that it is outside of a second edge of the perimeter of the RF wireless-power antenna. The second edge of the perimeter of the RF wireless-power antenna is perpendicular to the first edge of the perimeter of the RF wireless-power antenna.
(E2) In some embodiments of E1, the wireless-power-transmitting device includes a spacer that is coupled between the RF wireless-power antenna and the backplane such that the RF wireless-power antenna is coupled to the spacer and sits above the backplane.
(E3) In some embodiments of any of E1-E2, the RF wireless-power antenna is circularly polarized such that the wireless power waves using the first frequency band are transmitted having a circular polarization.
(E4) In some embodiments of any of E1-E3, the first data communication antenna has a first polarization and the second communication antenna has a second polarization that is different from the first polarization.
(E5) In some embodiments of any of E1-E4, the first and second edges of the RF wireless-power antenna are separated by a third notched edge that separates the first and second edges and is shorter in length than the first and second edges, such that the RF wireless-power antenna has a generally quadrilateral shape with at least one notched edge removed from a corner of the quadrilateral.
(E6) In some embodiments of any of E1-E5, the RF wireless-power antenna has two notched edges, the two notched edges being symmetrically shaped.
(E7) In some embodiments of any of E1-E6, the first communication antenna is placed in a middle of the first edge of the perimeter of the RF wireless-power antenna, and the second communication antenna is placed in a middle of the second edge of the perimeter of the RF wireless-power antenna.
(E8) In some embodiments of any of E1-E7, the RF wireless-power antenna is a patch antenna.
(E9) In some embodiments of any of E1-E8, the patch antenna is constructed of copper material.
(E10) In some embodiments of any of E1-E9, a peak gain of the RF wireless-power antenna is greater than 8 dBi while the first frequency band is a center frequency band of 918 MHz.
(E11) In some embodiments of any of E1-E10, the wireless-power antenna matching is less than −10 dB.
(E12) In some embodiments of any of E1-E11, the first data-communications antenna and the second data-communications antenna produce a peak gain of 5 dBi while operating at the second frequency band of approximately 2.45 GHz.
(E13) In some embodiments of any of E1-E12, the first data-communications antenna and the second data-communications antenna have a matching of greater than −7 dB.
(E14) In some embodiments of any of E1-E13, the RF frequency wireless power antenna improves the gain of both the first data-communications antenna and the second data-communications antenna as a result of their proximity to the wireless-power antenna.
(E15) In some embodiments of any of E1-E14, the first data-communications antenna and the second data-communications antenna use the RF frequency wireless power antenna and a main ground to provide maximum gain and optimum radiation performance of the first data-communications antenna and the second data-communications antenna.
(E16) In some embodiments of any of E1-E15, the first data-communications antenna and the second data-communications antenna are formed using respective stamped copper plates.
(E17) In some embodiments of any of E1-E16, the first data-communications antenna and the second data-communications antenna are each suspended 0.1 to 0.5 inches from a top surface of the backplane.
(F1) In another aspect, a wireless-power transmitting and receiving system, includes a plurality of wireless power-transmitting devices including any of the shelving-mounted wireless power transmitting devices of D1-D11 or the wireless-power transmitting device of any of E1-E16, or both, a plurality of wireless-power harvesters structured in accordance with any of A1-A16, B1, and C1-C2.
(G1) In another aspect, a method of manufacturing a wireless-power device comprises providing a backplane is performed. The method comprises disposing, on the backplane, a radio frequency (RF) wireless-power antenna that is configured to radiate wireless power waves using a first frequency band, the RF wireless-power antenna having a perimeter that is within a perimeter of the backplane. The method also comprises coupling a first data-communications antenna to the backplane such that it is outside of a first edge of the perimeter of the RF wireless-power antenna. The first data-communications antenna transmits data signals using a second frequency band distinct from the first frequency band. The method further comprises coupling a second data-communications antenna to the backplane such that it is outside of a second edge of the perimeter of the RF wireless-power antenna. The second edge of the perimeter of the RF wireless-power antenna is perpendicular to the first edge of the perimeter of the RF wireless-power antenna. The second data-communications antenna transmits data signals using the second frequency band.
Note that the various embodiments described above can be combined with any other embodiments described herein. The features and advantages described in the specification are not all inclusive and, in particular, many additional features and advantages will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art in view of the drawings, specification, and claims. Moreover, it should be noted that the language used in the specification has been principally selected for readability and instructional purposes.
So that the present disclosure can be understood in greater detail, a more particular description may be had by reference to the features of various embodiments, some of which are illustrated in the appended drawings. The appended drawings, however, merely illustrate pertinent features of the present disclosure. As one of skill will appreciate upon reading this disclosure in conjunction with the figures, the description may admit or contemplate other features.
In accordance with common practice, the various features illustrated in the drawings may not be drawn to scale. Accordingly, the dimensions of the various features may be arbitrarily expanded or reduced for clarity. In addition, some of the drawings may not depict all of the components of a given system, method or device. Finally, like reference numerals may be used to denote like features throughout the specification and figures.
Numerous details are described herein in order to provide a thorough understanding of the example embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. However, some embodiments may be practiced without many of the specific details, and the scope of the claims is only limited by those features and aspects specifically recited in the claims. Furthermore, well-known processes, components, and materials have not been described in exhaustive detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure pertinent aspects of the embodiments described herein.
The transmitter device (also referred to as a wireless-power transmitter device or wireless-power transmitter below) can be an electronic device that includes, or is otherwise associated with, various components and circuits responsible for, e.g., generating and transmitting electromagnetic energy, forming transmission energy within a radiation profile at locations in a transmission field, monitoring the conditions of the transmission field, and adjusting the radiation profile where needed. The radiation profile described herein refers to a distribution of energy field within the transmission range of a transmitter device or an individual antenna (also referred to as a “transmitter”). A receiver (also referred to as a wireless-power receiver) can be an electronic device that comprises at least one antenna, at least one rectifying circuit, and at least one power converter, which may utilize energy transmitted in the transmission field from a transmitter for powering or charging the electronic device.
As stated above,
Shelving-mounted wireless-power transmitters 20 and 22 are a second type of wireless-power transmitter. These shelving-mounted wireless-power transmitters can be manufactured or dynamically adjusted to have different numbers of conductive segments in their respective antennas to adjust emission profiles for RF wireless-power waves.
In some embodiments, the harvester antenna 104 is a stamped metal antenna that has a meandering shape. The meandering shape includes a predetermined number of turns or curves. In some embodiments, the predetermined number of turns is at least two. The harvester antenna 104 is quasi omnidirectional and configured to receive wireless power with any polarization. In some embodiments, a position of the harvester antenna 104 within the electronic device 102 is based, in part, on a size and/or a shape of a housing enclosing the wireless-power receiver (e.g., housing of electronic device 102). In some embodiments, the harvester antenna 104 has a thickness of 60 mils˜1.5 mm (+/−0.5 mm) and a width of 25 mm (+/−15 mm), which is indicated by reference numerals 103 and 105, respectively, in
In some embodiments, a first end 160 of the harvester antenna 104 (e.g., the meandering shaped antenna) is a free end configured to receive one or more radio frequency (RF) power waves. In some embodiments, the harvester antenna 104 is configured to receive the RF power waves at a frequency of 918 MHz. In some embodiments, the receiving antenna 104 has a gain of at least 2 dB (shown and described below in reference to
In some embodiments, an intermediate portion 164 of the receiving antenna 104 is coupled to a receiver integrated circuit 156 (e.g., receiver integrated circuit 156). As discussed below, the receiver integrated circuit 156 is configured to convert one or more RF power waves received by the first end of the meandering shape into usable energy for charging a battery of the electronic device 102 or for powering the electronic device 102. In some embodiments, the receiver integrated circuit 156 is an integral part of the PCB 108. Alternatively, in some embodiments, the receiver integrated circuit 156 is on a substrate distinct from the PCB 108.
In some embodiments, a second end 162 of the harvester antenna 104 is coupled to the PCB 108 of the electronic device 102—more specifically, an edge 154 of the PCB 108. In this way, the PCB 108 is configured to operate as a reference ground plane of the harvester antenna 104. The second end 162 of the harvester antenna 104 can be coupled to any edge portion of the PCB 108. In some embodiments, the edge portion of the PCB 108 at which the harvester antenna 104 is coupled is based, in part, on a size and/or a shape of a housing enclosing the wireless-power receiver (e.g., housing of electronic device 102) such that the first end 160 of the harvester antenna 104 is able to receive wireless power.
In some embodiments, the electronic device 102 is a digital price tag including a display 106. The electronic device 102 can be any small form factor device. For example, the electronic device 102 can be a digital price tag, a digital timer, a digital thermometer, a digital scale, an aspect of a smart shopping cart, a tablet, a controller, or other components used to manage inventory and pricing in supermarket or warehouse contexts, etc. In some embodiments, the electronic device 102 includes a communications component (e.g., communications component 1036 and/or 1044;
In some embodiments, the electronic device 102 can be located within a supermarket and communicatively couple with a plurality of wireless-power transmitters 502 positioned within a warehouse for actively updating inventory levels. A plurality of electronic devices 102 and a plurality of wireless-power transmitters 502 may be positioned around the warehouse. Additionally, the plurality of electronic devices 102 and a plurality of wireless-power transmitters 502 in the warehouse can be configured to communicate with a network to update the displays of the electronic devices to reflect inventory levels. In some embodiments, the electronic devices 102 are in communication with the network. In some embodiments, plurality of electronic devices 102 communicate with the plurality of wireless-power transmitters 502, and the plurality of wireless-power transmitters 502 communicate with the network.
The harvester antenna 104 is interchangeable. More specifically, the harvester antenna 104 is configured such that it can be positioned and/or repositioned along any edge of the PCB 108 of an electronic device 102. The harvester antenna 104 can be designed to accommodate different configurations of the electronic device 102. For example, the receiving antenna 104 can be coupled to different electronic devices including different PCB layouts, distinct components, and/or distinct housings. The harvester antenna 104 can be retrofitted into existing electronic devices 102 and or incorporated into an electronic device 102 during manufacturing. The harvester antenna 104 is inexpensive and easy to manufacture, which increases the number of electronic devices 102 in which the harvester antenna 104 can be integrated. This increases the availability of wireless power to an electronic device 102.
Manufacturing a wireless-power device comprises disposing (904), on the backplane, a radio frequency (RF) wireless-power antenna that is configured to radiate wireless power waves using a first frequency band, the RF wireless-power antenna having a perimeter that is within a perimeter of the backplane (e.g.,
Manufacturing a wireless-power device comprises coupling (906) a first data-communications antenna (e.g., a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio) to the backplane such that it is outside of a first edge of the perimeter of the RF wireless-power antenna. The first data-communications antenna transmits data signals using a second frequency band distinct from the first frequency band (e.g.,
Manufacturing a wireless-power device comprises coupling (908) a second data-communications antenna (e.g., a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio) to the backplane such that it is outside of a second edge of the perimeter of the RF wireless-power antenna. The second edge of the perimeter of the RF wireless-power antenna is perpendicular to the first edge of the perimeter of the RF wireless-power antenna. The second data-communications antenna transmit data signals using the second frequency band (e.g.,
An example transmitter 1002 (e.g., transmitter 1002a) includes, for example, one or more processor(s) 1004, a memory 1006, one or more antenna arrays 1010, one or more communications components 1012 (also referred to herein as a “wireless communications radio,” a “communications radio” or simply a “radio”), and/or one or more transmitter sensors 1014. In some embodiments, these components are interconnected by way of a communications bus 1007.
In some embodiments, a single processor 1004 (e.g., processor 1004 of transmitter 1002a) executes software modules for controlling multiple transmitters 1002 (e.g., transmitters 1002b . . . 1002n). In some embodiments, a single transmitter 1002 (e.g., transmitter 1002a) includes multiple processors 1004, such as one or more transmitter processors (configured to, e.g., control transmission of signals 1016 by antenna array 1010), one or more communications component processors (configured to, e.g., control communications transmitted by communications component 1012 and/or receive communications by way of communications component 1012) and/or one or more sensor processors (configured to, e.g., control operation of transmitter sensor 1014 and/or receive output from transmitter sensor 1014).
The wireless-power receiver 1020 receives power transmission signals 1016 and/or data-communication signals 1018 transmitted by transmitters 1002. In some embodiments, the receiver 1020 includes one or more antennas 1024 (e.g., an antenna array including multiple antenna elements), power converter 1026, receiver sensor 1028, and/or other components or circuitry (e.g., processor(s) 1040, memory 1042, and/or communication component(s) 1044). In some embodiments, these components are interconnected by way of a communications bus 1046. References to these components of receiver 1020 cover embodiments in which one or more of these components (and combinations thereof) are included.
The receiver 1020 converts energy from received signals 1016 (also referred to herein as RF power transmission signals, or simply, RF signals, RF waves, power waves, or power transmission signals) into electrical energy to power and/or charge electronic device 1022. For example, the receiver 1020 uses the power converter 1026 to convert energy derived from power waves 1016 to alternating current (AC) electricity or direct current (DC) electricity to power and/or charge the electronic device 1022. Non-limiting examples of the power converter 1026 include rectifiers, rectifying circuits, voltage conditioners, among suitable circuitry and devices.
In some embodiments, the receiver 1020 is a standalone device that is detachably coupled to one or more electronic devices 1022. For example, the electronic device 1022 has processor(s) 1032 for controlling one or more functions of the electronic device 1022, and the receiver 1020 has processor(s) 1040 for controlling one or more functions of the receiver 1020.
In some embodiments, the receiver 1020 is a component of the electronic device 1022. For example, processors 1032 control functions of the electronic device 1022 and the receiver 1020. In addition, in some embodiments, the receiver 1020 includes one or more processors 1040, which communicates with processors 1032 of the electronic device 1022.
In some embodiments, the electronic device 1022 includes one or more processors 1032, memory 1034, one or more communication components 1036, and/or one or more batteries 1030. In some embodiments, these components are interconnected by way of a communications bus 1038. In some embodiments, communications between electronic device 1022 and receiver 1020 occur via communications component(s) 1036 and/or 1044. In some embodiments, communications between the electronic device 1022 and the receiver 1020 occur via a wired connection between communications bus 1038 and communications bus 1046. In some embodiments, the electronic device 1022 and the receiver 1020 share a single communications bus.
In some embodiments, the receiver 1020 receives one or more power waves 1016 directly from the transmitter 1002 (e.g., via one or more antennas 1024). In some embodiments, the receiver 1020 harvests power waves from one or more pockets of energy created by one or more power waves 1016 transmitted by the transmitter 1002. In some embodiments, the transmitter 1002 is a near-field transmitter that transmits the one or more power waves 1016 within a near-field distance (e.g., less than approximately six inches away from the transmitter 1002). In other embodiments, the transmitter 1002 is a far-field transmitter that transmits the one or more power waves 1016 within a far-field distance (e.g., more than approximately six inches away from the transmitter 1002).
After the power waves 1016 are received and/or energy is harvested from them, circuitry (e.g., integrated circuits, amplifiers, rectifiers, and/or voltage conditioner) of the receiver 1020 converts the energy of the power waves to usable power (i.e., electricity), which powers the electronic device 1022 and/or is stored to battery 1030 of the electronic device 1022. In some embodiments, a rectifying circuit of the receiver 1020 translates the electrical energy from AC to DC for use by the electronic device 1022. In some embodiments, a voltage conditioning circuit increases or decreases the voltage of the electrical energy as required by the electronic device 1022. In some embodiments, an electrical relay conveys electrical energy from the receiver 1020 to the electronic device 1022.
In some embodiments, the electronic device 1022 obtains power from multiple transmitters 1002 and/or using multiple receivers 1020. In some embodiments, the wireless power transmission environment 1000 includes a plurality of electronic devices 1022, each having at least one respective receiver 1020 that is used to harvest power waves from the transmitters 1002 into power for charging the electronic devices 1022.
In some embodiments, the one or more transmitters 1002 adjust values of one or more characteristics (e.g., waveform characteristics, such as phase, gain, direction, amplitude, polarization, and/or frequency) of power waves 1016. For example, a transmitter 1002 selects a subset of one or more antenna elements of antenna array 1010 to initiate transmission of power waves 1016, cease transmission of power waves 1016, and/or adjust values of one or more characteristics used to transmit power waves 1016. In some embodiments, the one or more transmitters 1002 adjust power waves 1016 such that trajectories of power waves 1016 converge at a predetermined location within a transmission field (e.g., a location or region in space), resulting in controlled constructive or destructive interference patterns. The transmitter 1002 may adjust values of one or more characteristics for transmitting the power waves 1016 to account for changes at the wireless-power receiver that may negatively impact transmission of the power waves 1016.
Note that, in some embodiments, the transmitter 1002 utilizes beamforming techniques to wirelessly transfer power to a receiver 1020, while in other embodiments, the transmitter 1002 does not utilize beamforming techniques to wirelessly transfer power to a receiver 1020 (e.g., in circumstances in which no beamforming techniques are used, the transmitter controller IC 1060 discussed below might be designed without any circuitry to allow for use of beamforming techniques, or that circuitry may be present, but might be deactivated to eliminate any beamforming control capability).
In some conventional systems, a viable RF power level can be provided to an optional beam-forming integrated circuit (IC) (not shown), which then provides phase-shifted signals to one or more power amplifiers. In such conventional systems, the optional beam-forming IC is used to ensure that power transmission signals sent using two or more antennas wireless-power receivers are transmitted with appropriate characteristics (e.g., phases) to ensure that power transmitted to the particular wireless-power receiver is maximized (e.g., the power transmission signals arrive in phase at the particular wireless-power receiver). The embodiments herein, however, do not always require the use of a beam-forming integrated circuit. In certain embodiments, such a beam-forming integrated circuit (and/or associated algorithm) can be included in the system, but is disabled (or is not included in the system at all) and is not used in conjunction with wirelessly-transmitted energy to receiver devices.
In some embodiments, the transmitter controller IC 1060 provides the viable RF power level directly to the one or more power amplifiers and does not use any beam-forming capabilities (e.g., bypasses/disables a beam-forming IC and/or any associated algorithms if phase-shifting is not required, such as when only a single antenna 1024 is used to transmit power transmission signals to a wireless-power receiver). In some embodiments, only a single antenna is utilized with a single power amplifier (e.g., each of the transmitter devices 10, 20, 22,
In some embodiments, the transmitter controller IC 1060 provides the viable RF power level directly to the one or more power amplifier units 1120 and does not use a beam-forming IC. In some embodiments, by not using beam-forming control, there is no active beam-forming control in the power transmission system. For example, in some embodiments, by eliminating the active beam-forming control, the relative phases of the power signals from different antennas are unaltered after transmission. In some embodiments, by eliminating the active beam-forming control, the phases of the power signals are not controlled and remain in a fixed or initial phase.
In some embodiments, respective antenna arrays 1010 of the one or more transmitters 1002 may include a set of one or more antennas configured to transmit the power waves 1016 into respective transmission fields of the one or more transmitters 1002. Integrated circuits of the respective transmitter 1002, such as a controller circuit (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) and/or waveform generator, may control the behavior of the antennas. For example, based on the information received from the receiver 1020 by way of the communication signal 1018, a controller circuit (e.g., processor 1004 of the transmitter 1002,
In some embodiments, the communications component 1012 transmits data-communication signals 1018 by way of a wired and/or wireless communication connection to the receiver 1020. In some embodiments, the communications component 1012 generates data-communication signals 1018 used for triangulation of the receiver 1020 (e.g., test signals). In some embodiments, the data-communication signals 1018 are used to convey information between the transmitter 1002 and receiver 1020 for adjusting values of one or more waveform characteristics used to transmit the power waves 1016 (e.g., convey amounts of power derived from RF test signals). In some embodiments, the data-communication signals 1018 include information related to status, efficiency, user data, power consumption, billing, geo-location, and other types of information.
In some embodiments, the communications component 1012 transmits data-communication signals 1018 to the receiver 1020 by way of the electronic device 1022a. For example, the communications component 1012 may convey information to the communications component 1036 of the electronic device 1022a, which the electronic device 1022a may in turn convey to the receiver 1020 (e.g., via bus 1038).
In some embodiments, the communications component 1012 includes a communications component antenna for communicating with the receiver 1020 and/or other transmitters 1002 (e.g., transmitters 1002b through 1002n). In some embodiments, these data-communication signals 1018 are sent using a first channel (e.g., a first frequency band) that is independent and distinct from a second channel (e.g., a second frequency band distinct from the first frequency band) used for transmission of the power waves 1016.
In some embodiments, the receiver 1020 includes a receiver-side communications component 1044 configured to communicate various types of data with one or more of the transmitters 1002, through a respective communication signal 1018 generated by the receiver-side communications component (in some embodiments, a respective communication signal 1018 is referred to as an advertising signal). The data may include location indicators for the receiver 1020 and/or electronic device 1022, a power status of the device 1022, status information for the receiver 1020, status information for the electronic device 1022, status information about the power waves 1016, and/or status information for pockets of energy. In other words, the receiver 1020 may provide data to the transmitter 1002, by way of the communication signal 1018, regarding the current operation of the system 1000, including: information identifying a present location of the receiver 1020 or the device 1022, an amount of energy (i.e., usable power) received by the receiver 1020, and an amount of power received and/or used by the electronic device 1022, among other possible data points containing other types of information.
In some embodiments, the data contained within data-communication signals 1018 is used by the electronic device 1022, the receiver 1020, and/or the transmitters 1002 for determining adjustments to values of one or more waveform characteristics used by the antenna array 1010 to transmit the power waves 1016. Using a communication signal 1018, the transmitter 1002 communicates data that is used, e.g., to identify receivers 1020 within a transmission field, identify electronic devices 1022, determine safe and effective waveform characteristics for power waves, and/or hone the placement of pockets of energy. In some embodiments, the receiver 1020 uses a communication signal 1018 to communicate data for, e.g., alerting transmitters 1002 that the receiver 1020 has entered or is about to enter a transmission field (e.g., come within wireless-power-transmission range of a transmitter 1002), provide information about the electronic device 1022, provide user information that corresponds to the electronic device 1022, indicate the effectiveness of received power waves 1016, and/or provide updated characteristics or transmission parameters that the one or more transmitters 1002 use to adjust transmission of the power waves 1016.
In some embodiments, the receiver 1020 does not include a distinct communications component 1044. Rather, the receiver 1020 is configured to reflect RF signals transmitted by the transmitter 1002 at the one or more antennas 1024 and, importantly, modulate the reflected RF signals to convey data (or a message) to transmitter 1002. In such embodiments, the transmitter 1002 may also lack a distinct communications component. Instead, the transmitter 1002 may receive the reflected RF signals at the one or more antenna arrays 1010, and the transmitter 1002 may demodulate the reflected RF signals in order to interpret them.
In some embodiments, transmitter sensor 1014 and/or receiver sensor 1028 detect and/or identify conditions of the electronic device 1022, the receiver 1020, the transmitter 1002, and/or a transmission field. In some embodiments, data generated by the transmitter sensor 1014 and/or receiver sensor 1028 is used by the transmitter 1002 to determine appropriate adjustments to values of one or more waveform characteristics used to transmit the power waves 1016. Data from transmitter sensor 1014 and/or receiver sensor 1028 received by the transmitter 1002 includes, e.g., raw sensor data and/or sensor data processed by a processor 1004, such as a sensor processor. Processed sensor data includes, e.g., determinations based upon sensor data output. In some embodiments, sensor data received from sensors that are external to the receiver 1020 and the transmitters 1002 is also used (such as thermal imaging data, information from optical sensors, and others).
In some embodiments, the communication component(s) 1110 (e.g., wireless communication components, such as WI-FI or BLUETOOTH radios) enable communication between the wireless-power transmitter 1100 and one or more communication networks. In some embodiments, the communication component(s) 1110 are capable of data communications using any of a variety of custom or standard wireless protocols (e.g., IEEE 802.15.4, Wi-Fi, ZigBee, 6LoWPAN, Thread, Z-Wave, Bluetooth Smart, ISA100.11a, WirelessHART, MiWi, etc.) custom or standard wired protocols (e.g., Ethernet, HomePlug, etc.), and/or any other suitable communication protocol, including communication protocols not yet developed as of the filing date of this document.
In some embodiments, the communication component(s) 1110 receives charging information from a wireless-power receiver (or from an electronic device configured to be charged by the wireless-power receiver; e.g., a wireless-power receiver 1055 described in reference to
In some embodiments, the charging information indicates that a wireless-power receiver 1055 is authorized to receive wirelessly-delivered power from the wireless-power transmitter 1035. More specifically, the wireless-power receiver can use a wireless communication protocol (such as BLE) to transmit the charging information as well as authentication information to the one or more integrated circuits (e.g., RFIC 1160) of the wireless-power transmitter 1035. In some embodiments, the charging information also includes general information such as charge requests from the receiver, the current battery level, charging rate (e.g., effectively transmitted power or electromagnetic energy successfully converted to usable energy), device specific information (e.g., temperature, sensor data, receiver requirements or specifications, and/or other receiver specific information), etc.
In some instances, the communication component(s) 1110 are not able to communicate with wireless-power receivers for various reasons, e.g., because there is no power available for the communication component(s) 1110 to use for the transmission of data signals or because the wireless-power receiver itself does not actually include any communication component of its own. As such, in some embodiments, the wireless-power transmitters 1035 described herein are still able to uniquely identify different types of devices and, when a wireless-power receiver 1055 is detected, figure out if that the wireless-power receiver 1055 is authorized to receive wireless-power (e.g., by measuring impedances, reflected power, and/or other techniques).
The one or more power amplifiers 1120 are configured to amplify an electromagnetic signal that is provided to the one or more antennas 1130. In some embodiments, the power amplifier 1120 used in the power transmission system controls both the efficiency and gains of the output of the power amplifier. In some embodiments, the power amplifier used in the power transmission system is a class E power amplifier 1120. In some embodiments, the power amplifier 1120 used in the power transmission system is a Gallium Nitride (GaN) power amplifier. In some embodiments, the wireless-power transmitters 1035 is configured to control operation of the one or more power amplifiers 1120 when they drive one or more antennas 1130. In some embodiments, one or more of the power amplifiers 1120 are a variable power amplifier including at least two power levels. In some embodiments, a variable power amplifier includes one or more of a low power level, median power level, and high power level. As discussed below in further detail, in some embodiments, the wireless-power transmitters 1035 is configured to select power levels of the one or more power amplifiers. In some embodiments, the power (e.g., electromagnetic power) is controlled and modulated at the wireless-power transmitters 1035 via switch circuitry as to enable the wireless-power transmitters 1035 to send electromagnetic energy to one or more wireless receiving devices (e.g., wireless-power receivers 1055) via the one or more antennas 1130.
In some embodiments, the output power of the single power amplifier 1120 is equal or greater than 2 W. In some embodiments, the output power of the single power amplifier 1120 is equal or less than 15 W. In some embodiments, the output power of the single power amplifier 1120 is greater than 2 W and less than 15 W. In some embodiments, the output power of the single power amplifier 1120 is equal or greater than 4 W. In some embodiments, the output power of the single power amplifier 1120 is equal or less than 8 W. In some embodiments, the output power of the single power amplifier 1120 is greater than 4 W and less than 8 W. In some embodiments, the output power of the single power amplifier 1120 is greater than 8 W and up to 50 W.
In some embodiments, by using the single power amplifier 1120 with an output power range from 2 W to 15 W, the electric field within the power transmission range of the antenna 1130 controlled by the single power amplifier 1120 is at or below a SAR value of 1.6 W/kg, which is in compliance with the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) SAR requirement in the United States. In some embodiments, by using a single power amplifier 1120 with a power range from 2 W to 15 W, the electric field within the power transmission range of the antenna 1130 controlled by the single power amplifier 1120 is at or below a SAR value of 2 W/kg, which is in compliance with the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) SAR requirement in the European Union. In some embodiments, by using a single power amplifier 1120 with a power range from 2 W to 15 W, the electric field within the power transmission range of the antenna 1130 controlled by the single power amplifier 1120 is at or below a SAR value of 0.8 W/kg. In some embodiments, by using a single power amplifier 1120 with a power range from 2 W to 15 W, the electric field within the power transmission range of the antenna 1130 controlled by the single power amplifier 1120 is at or below any level that is regulated by relevant rules or regulations. In some embodiments, the SAR value in a location of the radiation profile of the antenna decreases as the range of the radiation profile increases.
In some embodiments, the radiation profile generated by the antenna controlled by a single power amplifier is defined based on how much usable power is available to a wireless-power receiver when it receives electromagnetic energy from the radiation profile (e.g., rectifies and converts the electromagnetic energy into a usable DC current), and the amount of usable power available to such a wireless-power receivers 1055 can be referred to as the effective transmitted power of an electromagnetic signal. In some embodiments, the effective transmitted power of the electromagnetic signal in a predefined radiation profile is at least 0.5 W. In some embodiments, the effective transmitted power of the signal in a predefined radiation profile is greater than 1 W. In some embodiments, the effective transmitted power of the signal in a predefined radiation profile is greater than 2 W. In some embodiments, the effective transmitted power of the signal in a predefined radiation profile is greater than 5 W. In some embodiments, the effective transmitted power of the signal in a predefined radiation profile is less or equal to 4 W.
In some embodiments, the RFIC 1160 also includes (or is in communication with) a power amplifier controller IC (PAIC) 1161A that is responsible for controlling and managing operations of a power amplifier, including, but not limited to, reading measurements of impedance at various measurement points within the power amplifier, instructing the power amplifier to amplify the electromagnetic signal, synchronizing the turn on and/or shutdown of the power amplifier, optimizing performance of the power amplifier, protecting the power amplifier, and other functions discussed herein. In some embodiments, the impedance measurement are used to allow the wireless-power transmitters 1035 (via the RFIC 1160 and/or PAIC 1161A) to detect of one or more foreign objects, optimize operation of the one or more power amplifiers, assess one or more safety thresholds, detect changes in the impedance at the one or more power amplifiers, detect movement of the receiver within the wireless transmission field, protect the power amplifier from damage (e.g., by shutting down the power amplifier, changing a selected power level of the power amplifier, and/or changing other configurations of the wireless-power transmitters 1035), classify a receiver (e.g., authorized receivers, unauthorized receivers, and/or receiver with an object), compensate for the power amplifier (e.g., by making hardware, software, and/or firmware adjustments), tune the wireless-power transmitters 1035, and/or other functions.
In some embodiments, the PAIC 1161A may be on the same integrated circuit as the RFIC 1160. Alternatively, in some embodiments, the PAIC 1161A may be on its own integrated circuit that is separate from (but still in communication with) the RFIC 1160. In some embodiments, the PAIC 1161A is on the same chip with one or more of the power amplifiers 1120. In some other embodiments, the PAIC 1161A is on its own chip that is a separate chip from the power amplifiers 1320. In some embodiments, the PAIC 1161A may be on its own integrated circuit that is separate from (but still in communication with) the RFIC 1160 enables older systems to be retrofitted. In some embodiments, the PAIC 1161A as a standalone chip communicatively coupled to the RFIC 1160 can reduce the processing load and potential damage from over-heating. Alternatively or additionally, in some embodiments, it is more efficient to design and use two different ICs (e.g., the RFIC 1160 and the PAIC 1161A).
In some embodiments, executable instructions running on the CPU (such as those shown in the memory 1206 in
In some embodiments, the RFIC 1360 and/or PAIC 1161A provide the viable power level (e.g., via the TX 1178) directly to the one or more power amplifiers 1120 and does not use any beam-forming capabilities (e.g., bypasses/disables a beam-forming IC and/or any associated algorithms if phase-shifting is not required, such as when only a single antenna 1130 is used to transmit power transmission signals to a wireless-power receiver 1055). In some embodiments, by not using beam-forming control, there is no active beam-forming control in the power transmission system. For example, in some embodiments, by eliminating the active beam-forming control, the relative phases of the power signals from different antennas are unaltered after transmission. In some embodiments, by eliminating the active beam-forming control, the phases of the power signals are not controlled and remain in a fixed or initial phase. In some embodiments, the RFIC 1160 and/or PAIC 1161A regulate the functionality of the power amplifiers 1120 including adjusting the viable power level to the power amplifiers 1120, enabling the power amplifiers 1120, disabling the power amplifiers 1120, and/or other functions.
Various arrangements and couplings of power amplifiers 1120 to antenna coverage areas 1190 allow the wireless-power receiver 1055 to sequentially or selectively activate different antenna coverage areas 1190 (i.e., power transfer points) in order to determine the most efficient and safest (if any) antenna coverage area 1190 to use for transmitting wireless-power to a wireless-power receiver 1055.
In some embodiments, the one or more power amplifiers 1120 are also controlled by the CPU subsystem 1170 to allow the CPU 1173 to measure output power provided by the power amplifiers 1120 to the antenna coverage areas (i.e., plurality of power-transfer points 202) of the wireless-power transmitter 1035. In some embodiments, the one or more power amplifiers 1120 are controlled by the CPU subsystem 1170 via the PAIC 1161A. In some embodiments, the power amplifiers 1120 may include various measurement points that allow for at least measuring impedance values that are used to enable the foreign object detection techniques, receiver and/or foreign object movement detection techniques, power amplifier optimization techniques, power amplifier protection techniques, receiver classification techniques, power amplifier impedance detection techniques, and/or other safety techniques described in commonly-owned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/932,631, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes.
In some embodiments, the one or more sensors 1165 include one or more capacitive sensors, inductive sensors, ultrasound sensors, photoelectric sensors, time-of-flight sensors (e.g., IR sensors, ultrasonic time-of-flight sensors, phototransistor receiver systems, etc.), thermal radiation sensors, ambient temperature sensors, humidity sensors, IR sensors or IR LED emitter, occupancy sensors (e.g., RFID sensors), ambient light sensors, motion detectors, accelerometers, heat detectors, hall sensors, proximity sensors, sound sensors, pressure detectors, light and/or image sensors, and/or gyroscopes, as well as integrated sensors in one or more antennas.
In some embodiments, the wireless-power transmitter 1035 further includes an optional signature-signal receiving circuit 1240, an optional reflected power coupler 1248, and an optional capacitive charging coupler 1250.
The memory 1406 includes high-speed random access memory, such as DRAM, SRAM, DDR SRAM, or other random access solid state memory devices; and, optionally, includes non-volatile memory, such as one or more magnetic disk storage devices, one or more optical disk storage devices, one or more flash memory devices, or one or more other non-volatile solid state storage devices. The memory 1206, or alternatively the non-volatile memory within memory 1206, includes a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. In some embodiments, the memory 1206, or the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of the memory 1406, stores the following programs, modules, and data structures, or a subset or superset thereof:
Each of the above-identified elements (e.g., modules stored in memory 1206 of the wireless-power transmitter 1035) is optionally stored in one or more of the previously mentioned memory devices, and corresponds to a set of instructions for performing the function(s) described above. The above-identified modules or programs (e.g., sets of instructions) need not be implemented as separate software programs, procedures, or modules, and thus various subsets of these modules are optionally combined or otherwise rearranged in various embodiments. In some embodiments, the memory 1206, optionally, stores a subset of the modules and data structures identified above.
In some embodiments, the power harvesting circuitry 1359 includes one or more rectifying circuits and/or one or more power converters. In some embodiments, the power harvesting circuitry 1359 includes one or more components (e.g., a power converter) configured to convert energy from power waves and/or energy pockets to electrical energy (e.g., electricity). In some embodiments, the power harvesting circuitry 1359 is further configured to supply power to a coupled electronic device, such as a laptop or phone. In some embodiments, supplying power to a coupled electronic device include translating electrical energy from an AC form to a DC form (e.g., usable by the electronic device).
In some embodiments, the optional signature-signal generating circuit 1310 includes one or more components as discussed with reference to FIGS. 3A-3D of commonly-owned U.S. Patent Publication No. 2019/0245389, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes.
In some embodiments, the antenna(s) 1360 include one or more helical antennas, such as those described in detail in commonly-owned U.S. Pat. No. 10,734,717, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes (e.g., with particular reference to FIGS. 2-4B, and elsewhere).
In some embodiments, the wireless-power receiver 1055 includes one or more output devices such as one or more indicator lights, a sound card, a speaker, a small display for displaying textual information and error codes, etc. In some embodiments, the wireless-power receiver 1055 includes a location detection device, such as a GPS (global positioning satellite) or other geo-location receiver, for determining the location of the wireless-power transmitter 1055.
In various embodiments, the one or more sensors 1362 include one or more thermal radiation sensors, ambient temperature sensors, humidity sensors, IR sensors, occupancy sensors (e.g., RFID sensors), ambient light sensors, motion detectors, accelerometers, and/or gyroscopes. It is noted that the foreign object detection techniques can operate without relying on the one or more sensor(s) 1362.
The communication component(s) 1354 enable communication between the wireless-power receiver 1055 and one or more communication networks. In some embodiments, the communication component(s) 1354 are capable of data communications using any of a variety of custom or standard wireless protocols (e.g., IEEE 802.15.4, Wi-Fi, ZigBee, 6LoWPAN, Thread, Z-Wave, Bluetooth Smart, ISA100.11a, WirelessHART, MiWi, etc.) custom or standard wired protocols (e.g., Ethernet, HomePlug, etc.), and/or any other suitable communication protocol, including communication protocols not yet developed as of the filing date of this document. It is noted that the foreign object detection techniques can operate without relying on the communication component(s) 1354.
The communication component(s) 1354 include, for example, hardware capable of data communications using any of a variety of custom or standard wireless protocols (e.g., IEEE 802.15.4, Wi-Fi, ZigBee, 6LoWPAN, Thread, Z-Wave, Bluetooth Smart, ISA100.11a, WirelessHART, MiWi, etc.) and/or any of a variety of custom or standard wired protocols (e.g., Ethernet, HomePlug, etc.), or any other suitable communication protocol, including communication protocols not yet developed as of the filing date of this document.
The memory 1356 includes high-speed random access memory, such as DRAM, SRAM, DDR SRAM, or other random access solid state memory devices; and, optionally, includes non-volatile memory, such as one or more magnetic disk storage devices, one or more optical disk storage devices, one or more flash memory devices, or one or more other non-volatile solid state storage devices. The memory 1356, or alternatively the non-volatile memory within memory 1356, includes a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. In some embodiments, the memory 1356, or the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of the memory 1356, stores the following programs, modules, and data structures, or a subset or superset thereof:
Each of the above-identified elements (e.g., modules stored in memory 1356 of the receiver 1304) is optionally stored in one or more of the previously mentioned memory devices, and corresponds to a set of instructions for performing the function(s) described above. The above-identified modules or programs (e.g., sets of instructions) need not be implemented as separate software programs, procedures, or modules, and thus various subsets of these modules are optionally combined or otherwise rearranged in various embodiments. In some embodiments, the memory 1356, optionally, stores a subset of the modules and data structures identified above. Furthermore, the memory 1356, optionally, stores additional modules and data structures not described above, such as an identifying module for identifying a device type of a connected device (e.g., a device type for an electronic device that is coupled with the receiver 1304).
In some embodiments, the near-field power transmitters disclosed herein may use adaptive loading techniques to optimize power transfer. Such techniques are described in detail in commonly-owned and incorporated-by-reference PCT Application No. PCT/US2017/065886 and, in particular, in reference to FIGS. 5-8 and 12-15 of PCT Application No. PCT/US2017/065886.
In some embodiments, the wireless-power transmitter 1055 is coupled to or integrated with an electronic device, such as shelving unit, a pen, a marker, a phone, a tablet, a laptop, a hearing aid, smart glasses, headphones, computer accessories (e.g., mouse, keyboard, remote speakers), and/or other electrical devices. In some embodiments, the wireless-power transmitter 1055 is coupled to or integrated with small consumer device, such as a fitness band, a smart watch, and/or other wearable product. Alternatively, in some embodiments, the wireless-power transmitter 1055 is an electronic device.
In accordance with some embodiments, a wireless-power harvester integrated in a small form-factor device (e.g., less than or equal to 100 mm in length, 70 mm in width and 30 mm in depth) (e.g., 50-100 mm in length, 35-70 mm in width, and 15-30 mm in depth) (e.g., an example small form-factor device such as the electronic device 102 shown in
In some embodiments, the small form-factor device is a digital price tag including a display (e.g., an e-ink display, an LCD display, etc.,) powered by the battery. The display and the battery being coupled to the PCB. For example,
In some embodiments, the small form-factor device is a digital thermometer powered by the battery. In some embodiments, the thermometer can include a display and/or provide data to a computer or server. In some embodiments, other measurement or stock tracking devices can be used. For example, a scale, a counter (e.g., identifying a number of object on a shelf). In some embodiments, shopping carts with displays can also be included.
In some embodiments, the power-conversion circuitry is on a substrate distinct from the PCB.
In some embodiments, the stamped metal harvesting antenna is quasi omnidirectional. For example,
In some embodiments, the stamped metal harvesting antenna is coupled to an edge of the PCB. For example,
In some embodiments, the stamped metal harvesting antenna is modular, such that it can be interchangeably coupled with the PCB and the power-conversion circuitry at a first point in time, and separately coupled with a different PCB of a different small form-factor device and different power-conversion circuitry at a second point in time that is distinct from the first point in time. In some embodiments, the harvesting antenna can be designed to accommodate any configuration of the small form-factor device. In some embodiments, the harvesting antenna is easy and inexpensive to manufacture. In some embodiments, the harvesting antenna can be installed by either the manufacturer of the harvesting antenna or the purchaser of the harvesting antenna (e.g., the client).
In some embodiments, the stamped metal antenna occupies a first area of the housing of the small form-factor device that is adjacent to a second area of the housing occupied by the PCB, and the first and second areas are non-overlapping. For example,
In some embodiments, the RF power waves have a centering operating frequency of 918 MHz.
In some embodiments, the stamped metal harvesting antenna has a gain of at least 2 dB. For example,
In some embodiments, the predetermined number of turns is two. For example,
In some embodiments, the battery is a 60 to 100 mAh battery (e.g., battery 1030 in
In some embodiments, the stamped metal harvesting antenna has a thickness of 1 mm to 2 mm.
In some embodiments, the stamped metal harvesting antenna has a width of 0.5 inch to 2 inches.
In some embodiments, the small form-factor device includes a communications component that is coupled to the PCB, the communication component configured to receive data that allows the small form-factor device to display graphical information. For example, electronic device 102 includes a communications component (e.g., communications component 1036 and/or 1044;
In some embodiments, the graphical information is displayed using a text-only display of the small form-factor device. In some embodiments, the small form-factor device is further configured to communicatively couple to a wireless-power transmitter and provide charging information (e.g., battery life, amount of power received, charge requests, etc.).
In another aspect, a small form-factor device (e.g., less than or equal to 100 mm in length, 70 mm in width and 30 mm in depth) (e.g., 50-100 mm in length, 35-70 mm in width, and 15-30 mm in depth), comprises a wireless-power harvester. The wireless-power harvester includes a stamped metal harvesting antenna configured to harvest radio frequency (RF) power waves, the stamped metal antenna formed into a meandering shape. The meandering shape includes a predetermined number of turns, a first end of the meandering shape is a free end positioned within free space of a housing of a small form-factor device, and a second end of the meandering shape is coupled to a PCB that includes electrical components for operating and powering the small form-factor device. The PCB is configured to operate as a ground plane for the stamped metal antenna. In some embodiments, an intermediate portion, disposed between the first end and the second end, of the meandering shape is coupled to power-conversion circuitry that is separate from the PCB. The power-conversion circuitry configured to convert the one or more RF power waves harvested by the stamped metal harvesting antenna into usable energy for charging a battery of the small form-factor device or for powering the small form-factor device.
In another aspect, a shelving-mounted wireless-power-transmitting device is configured to transmit RF power waves to a wireless-power harvester device that is integrated in a small form-factor device. For example,
In some embodiments, the shelving-mounted wireless-power-transmitting device comprises a mounting structure (e.g., mounting structure 503 shown at least in
In accordance with some embodiments, a shelving-mounted wireless-power-transmitting device comprises a mounting structure (e.g., mounting structure 503 shown at least in
In some embodiments, each conductive segment of the first plurality of conductive segments and the second plurality of conductive segments are separated by a predetermined gap. In some embodiments, the gap is between 0.1 inches and 0.5 inches. The gap distance is determined based on the predetermined height and the predetermined width of the shelving structure. In some embodiments, each segment of the first plurality of conductive segments or each segment of the second plurality of conductive segments are coupled together via a feedline. In some embodiments, each conductive segment has a length and width. In some embodiments, the conductive segment length is approximately 1.5 inches and the antenna element width is approximately 0.5 inches. In some embodiments, the conductive segment length and width is determined based on the predetermined height and the predetermined width of the shelving unit's structure.
In some embodiments, the first shape and the second shape is a meandering path that produces a rectangular shape (e.g., the first shape is a meandering ‘U’ shape as shown in
In some embodiments, the first size is larger than the second size. In some embodiments, the size is adjusted depending on the required coverage area (e.g., a larger shelf coverage area corresponds to a larger sized plurality of conductive segments).
In some embodiments, the first plurality conductive segments and the second plurality of conductive segments each include a predetermined number of two or more conductive segments (e.g., a first number of conductive segments 704, a second number of conductive segments 708, and third number of conductive segments 720). In some embodiments, the predetermined number of conductive segments is between 5 to 15 antenna elements. In some embodiments, more than 15 antenna elements can be used. In some embodiments, the predetermined number of antenna elements is based on the predetermined height and the predetermined width of the shelving unit's structure.
In some embodiments, the outer portion of the shelving structure is a centrally located between two posts of the shelving structure. For example,
In some embodiments, respective numbers of segments in the first and second pluralities of conductive segments are adjustable to allow for creating an altered coverage area for the shelving-mounted wireless-power transmitting device.
In some embodiments, a peak gain of the antenna is at least 5.5 dBi and the wireless power waves are radiated using is a center operating frequency of 918 MHz (e.g.,
In some embodiments, the first plurality of conductive segments and the second plurality of conductive segments are formed using respective stamped copper plates.
In some embodiments, the first plurality of conductive segments includes a first number of conductive segments, the first number of conductive segments selected based on the predetermined height and width of the shelving unit. For example,
In some embodiments, shelving-mounted wireless-power-transmitting device further comprises a second mounting structure that is mountable to a second shelving unit, the second shelving unit having a larger width and height than the predetermined height and width of the shelving unit, and the second mounting structure having a ground plane, a third plurality of conductive segments with each adjacent conductive segment of the third plurality is separated by a conductive segment of a fourth plurality of conductive segments. The third and fourth pluralities of conductive segments are disposed over the ground plane to form a second antenna that is configured to radiate second RF wireless power waves towards the second shelving unit such that the larger width and height of the second shelving unit is with a second coverage area of the second RF wireless power waves. A third number of conductive segments in the third plurality of conductive segments is larger than the first number of conductive segments and a fourth number of conductive segments in the fourth plurality of conductive segments is larger than the second number of conductive segments, and the second coverage area is larger than the coverage area.
In some embodiments, to create a larger coverage area more conductive segments are added. Thereby making mounting structures that have enough conductive segments to cover the entire structure of each particular shelving unit. While the example here is of two different shelving units with different mounting structures having wireless-power transmitters with different conductive segment numbers appropriate for the dimensions of those shelving units, third, fourth, fifth sixth, etc. different numbers of such mounting structures to accommodate for different shelving structures are also contemplated.
In another aspect, a backplane (e.g., a substrate with no computing components, as shown as backplane 806 in
In some embodiments, the wireless-power-transmitting device includes a spacer that is coupled between the RF wireless-power antenna and the backplane such that the RF wireless-power antenna is coupled to the spacer and sits above the backplane (e.g., beneath the RF wireless-power antenna and above the backplane). For example,
In some embodiments, the RF wireless-power antenna is circularly polarized such that the wireless power waves using the first frequency band are transmitted having a circular polarization (e.g., each point in a produced electromagnetic field of the wave has a constant magnitude and rotates at a constant rate in a plane perpendicular to the direction of the wave).
In some embodiments, the first data communication antenna has a first polarization (e.g., horizontal polarization) and the second communication antenna has a second polarization that is different from the first polarization (e.g., a vertical polarization). In some embodiments, the first data communication antenna with the first polarization transmits data data-communication signals to receiving devices having data communication antennas with the first polarization and the second data communication antenna with the second polarization transmits data data-communication signals to receiving devices having data communication antennas with the second polarization (e.g., in this way, receiving devices can be positioned in many different orientations yet still receive reliable data data-communication signals. For instance, wireless power receiving device is oriented such that it receives horizontally polarized data signals and wireless power receiving device is oriented such that it receives vertically polarized data signals
In some embodiments, the first and second edges of the RF wireless-power antenna are separated by a third notched edge that separates the first and second edges and is shorter in length than the first and second edges, such that the RF wireless-power antenna has a generally quadrilateral shape (e.g., a shape where at least four of the sides are major sides (e.g., a first length), and additional other sides that are minor sides (e.g., having a second length less than the first length)) with at least one notched edge (e.g., a triangular cut out that alters the exterior shape of the quadrilateral shape) removed from a corner of the quadrilateral (e.g., a square or rectangle antenna would have the upper-left corner notched (e.g., a triangular notch) and the bottom-right corner notched). For example,
In some embodiments, the RF wireless-power antenna has two notched edges, the two notched edges being symmetrically shaped (e.g.,
In some embodiments, the first communication antenna is placed in a middle of the first edge of the perimeter of the RF wireless-power antenna, and the second communication antenna is placed in a middle of the second edge of the perimeter of the RF wireless-power antenna.
In some embodiments, wherein the RF wireless-power antenna is a patch antenna. In some embodiments, the RF wireless-power antenna is a stamped metal patch antenna.
In some embodiments, the patch antenna is constructed of copper material. In some embodiments, the patch antenna is an alloy that includes copper, steel, aluminum.
In some embodiments, a peak gain of the RF wireless-power antenna is greater than 8 dBi while the first frequency band is a center frequency band of 918 MHz.
In some embodiments, the wireless-power antenna matching is less than −10 dB.
In some embodiments, the first data-communications antenna and the second data-communications antenna produce a peak gain of 5 dBi while operating at the second frequency band of approximately 2.45 GHz. In some embodiments, the first data-communications antenna and second data-communications antenna independently produce a peak gain of 5 dBi at 2.45 GHz.
In some embodiments, the first data-communications antenna and the second data-communications antenna have a matching of greater than −7 dB.
In some embodiments, the RF frequency wireless power antenna improves the gain of both the first data-communications antenna and the second data-communications antenna as a result of their proximity to the wireless-power antenna (e.g., a gain of 1 dB before being near wireless-power antenna and gain of 4 dB after being near wireless-power antenna.).
In some embodiments, the first data-communications antenna and the second data-communications antenna use the RF frequency wireless power antenna and a main ground to provide maximum gain and optimum radiation performance of the first data-communications antenna and the second data-communications antenna.
In some embodiments, the first data-communications antenna and the second data-communications antenna are formed using respective stamped copper plates.
In some embodiments, the first data-communications antenna and the second data-communications antenna are each suspended 0.1 to 0.5 inches from a top surface of the backplane (e.g.,
In another aspect, a wireless-power transmitting and receiving system, includes a plurality of wireless power-transmitting devices including any of the shelving-mounted wireless power transmitting devices discussed above, and including a plurality of wireless-power harvesters structured in accordance with any of discussion above.
In another aspect, a method of manufacturing a wireless-power device comprises providing a backplane is performed (e.g., a substrate with no computing components) (e.g., a substrate with no computing components, as shown as backplane 806 in
The preceding description of the disclosed embodiments is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the embodiments described herein and variations thereof. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the subject matter disclosed herein. Thus, the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the following claims and the principles and novel features disclosed herein.
Features of the present invention can be implemented in, using, or with the assistance of a computer program product, such as a storage medium (media) or computer readable storage medium (media) having instructions stored thereon/in which can be used to program a processing system to perform any of the features presented herein. The storage medium (e.g., memory 1006 and 1034 in
Stored on any one of the machine readable medium (media), features of the present invention can be incorporated in software and/or firmware for controlling the hardware of a processing system (such as the components associated with the wireless-power transmitter 1035 and/or wireless-power receivers 1055), and for enabling a processing system to interact with other mechanisms utilizing the results of the present invention. Such software or firmware may include, but is not limited to, application code, device drivers, operating systems, and execution environments/containers.
It will be understood that, although the terms “first,” “second,” etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the claims. As used in the description of the embodiments and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will also be understood that the term “and/or” as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
As used herein, the term “if” may be construed to mean “when” or “upon” or “in response to determining” or “in accordance with a determination” or “in response to detecting,” that a stated condition precedent is true, depending on the context. Similarly, the phrase “if it is determined [that a stated condition precedent is true]” or “if [a stated condition precedent is true]” or “when [a stated condition precedent is true]” may be construed to mean “upon determining” or “in response to determining” or “in accordance with a determination” or “upon detecting” or “in response to detecting” that the stated condition precedent is true, depending on the context.
The foregoing description, for purpose of explanation, has been described with reference to specific embodiments. However, the illustrative discussions above are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the claims to the precise forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations are possible in view of the above teachings. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain principles of operation and practical applications, to thereby enable others skilled in the art.
This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 63/294,555 filed on Dec. 29, 2021, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
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