|Publication number||US8055310 B2|
|Application number||US 10/539,062|
|Publication date||Nov 8, 2011|
|Filing date||Dec 16, 2003|
|Priority date||Dec 16, 2002|
|Also published as||CN1726450A, CN100347633C, EP1573489A2, EP2275895A2, EP2275895A3, EP2275896A2, EP2275896A3, EP2275897A2, EP2275897A3, EP2330480A1, US8280453, US8560024, US9112957, US20060205381, US20110210619, US20120319500, US20140011551, US20150311745, WO2004055654A2, WO2004055654A3|
|Publication number||10539062, 539062, PCT/2003/5470, PCT/GB/2003/005470, PCT/GB/2003/05470, PCT/GB/3/005470, PCT/GB/3/05470, PCT/GB2003/005470, PCT/GB2003/05470, PCT/GB2003005470, PCT/GB200305470, PCT/GB3/005470, PCT/GB3/05470, PCT/GB3005470, PCT/GB305470, US 8055310 B2, US 8055310B2, US-B2-8055310, US8055310 B2, US8055310B2|
|Inventors||Pilgrim G. W. Beart, David P. Whitewood, Lily Ka-Lai Cheng, James W. Hay|
|Original Assignee||Access Business Group International Llc|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (64), Non-Patent Citations (20), Referenced by (28), Classifications (22), Legal Events (4)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
The present invention relates to adapting portable electrical devices to receive power wirelessly.
Many of today's portable devices contain an internal secondary cell or battery which may be recharged by temporarily attaching an external adaptor to the power connector of the device. However this is something of a nuisance for users because it requires manual dexterity, requires both hands, and, especially, because different manufacturers use incompatible connectors, so the right adaptor must be located for each device.
Various means have been proposed for charging devices without the need to attach an external adaptor. These include:
These solutions typically require a device design to be modified, typically by the Original Equipment Manufacturer, in order to incorporate the power-receiving element during manufacture. However there are a very large number of existing portable devices which are not already enabled. It would therefore be convenient to have a solution whereby the user could enable an existing device by simply retrofitting a power-receiving element to it.
According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided wireless power receiving apparatus for use with a portable electrical device to enable the device to receive power wirelessly, the apparatus comprising: a power-receiving element adapted to be attached to the device, and also being adapted to receive power wirelessly from a transmitter of power when the element and transmitter are in proximity with one another; and one or more power connectors which, when the apparatus is in use, are connected electrically to the power-receiving element and are adapted to be connected to one or more corresponding power connectors of the portable electrical device to deliver power received by the element to the device.
The benefit of the invention is that it enables users to add wireless power transfer capability to their existing portable devices easily.
In use, the user simply attaches the power-receiving element to the portable device and then connects the power connector(s) to the corresponding power connector(s) (power-input) of the portable device, thus enabling the device to receive power without wires from a transmitter of power (e.g. an external charger) for example by way of electromagnetic induction.
The means of attaching the power-receiving element to the device might be an adhesive, or might be some mechanical means such as a clip. The power receiving element could alternatively snap-fit on the device or slide on to it. The element may be removable or permanently attached once applied.
Yet another way of attaching the power-receiving element to the portable electrical device is to have a rigid connection between the power-receiving element and at least one of the power connectors. In this case, connection of that power connector or those power connectors to the corresponding power connector(s) on the portable electrical device serves to attach the power-receiving element mechanically to the device without the need for any separate attaching means such as adhesive or a clip.
Another way of attaching the power-receiving element to the portable electrical device is to form the power-receiving element as part of a replacement cover portion of the portable electrical device. Some devices, such as mobile phones, have replaceable cover portions so that the user can change the appearance or “skin” of the device.
Optionally, the power-connector(s) may be attached to the power-receiving element by a flexible connecting member, allowing the power-connector(s) to be inserted and removed from the device's power-input while the power-receiving element remains attached for convenient future use. Preferably, the flexible connecting member also serves to connect the one or more power connectors electrically to the power-receiving element.
In one embodiment the electrical connections (e.g. wires) extending between the power-receiving element and power connectors are detachable from the power-receiving element and/or from the power connectors when the apparatus is not in use. This can enable the electrical connections and the power connectors to be removed to protect them from possible damage whilst still leaving the power-receiving element attached.
By having the electrical connections detachable it is also possible to offer a single design of power-receiving element but several different designs of power connector (or power connector plus electrical connection such as a flying lead) for use with different portable electrical devices.
Optionally, the power-connector may itself incorporate a contact means similar to the power-receiving input of the device, so that even when it is connected to the device, the device may still be plugged in to a conventional adaptor in a “pass-through” fashion.
The portable electrical device may have first connector means adapted to connect to corresponding second connector means of external equipment. The first connector means provide the one or more corresponding power connectors of the portable electrical device, possibly together with one or more further connectors for other purposes such as signal or data input/output. In this case, the apparatus preferably further comprises: third connector means adapted to connect to the device's first connector means, the third connector means providing the power connector(s) of the apparatus; fourth connector means adapted to connect to the external equipment's second connector means; and a pass-through connection arrangement interconnecting at least one connector of the third connector means and a corresponding connector of said fourth connector means.
The third and fourth connector means may be on opposite faces of a power connector unit or block so that the unit or block can be sandwiched between the external equipment (e.g. a car hands-free cradle for a mobile phone) and the portable electrical device. It is not necessary for the pass-through connection arrangement to interconnect the power connectors of the third and fourth connector means, although this is preferable to enable power to be supplied from the external equipment when available. The pass-through connection arrangement could serve just to interconnect signal or data connectors of the third and fourth connector means.
If the power received by the power-receiving means must be power-conditioned before being passed to the device, the power-conditioning circuitry may optionally be incorporated into the power-receiving element or the power-connector.
Optionally, all parts of the invention, especially the adhesive, may be substantially waterproof.
Optionally, the power-receiving element may be coloured and textured such that, when adhered to the device, it appears to be a part of the device. Alternatively, or additionally, the power-receiving means may carry text or pictures, for example a logo or advertising.
Optionally, the power-receiving element may include a substantially transparent pocket into which pictures and the like may be slid.
In another embodiment, a part of the power-receiving element which must be placed in proximity with the transmitter is marked or coloured or labelled distinctively. In this way, the user can be informed of how to position or orient the power-receiving element (attached to the portable electrical device) relative to the transmitter so that power is transferred efficiently from the transmitter to the power-receiving element.
Optionally, a power indicator may be provided, optionally in the power-receiving element or the power-connector, to indicate when power is being received and/or being passed to the device. The indicator may produce light (perhaps an LED or electroluminescent panel), sound or vibration.
Optionally, the power-receiving element may be applied inside the device instead of outside, for example to the rear of the battery compartment.
Optionally, the power-connector may connect to internal power contacts within the device, possibly to its batteries and/or battery contacts.
Preferably, the power-receiving element is substantially flat. Alternatively, but preferably in addition, the power-receiving element is flexible. These features make it easy to attach the power-receiving element to the portable electrical device at a suitable internal or external surface portion thereof. When the surface portion is an internal one, having the power-receiving element substantially flat and/or flexible makes it possible to fit the element conveniently even in confined spaces such as battery compartments. When the surface portion is external, these features make it possible to attach the power-receiving element without significantly affecting the overall shape and/or ergonomics of the portable electrical device.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided in combination a portable electrical device and wireless power receiving apparatus embodying the aforesaid first aspect of the present invention.
The following non-exhaustive list illustrates some examples of devices that can be enabled using the present invention. Possibilities are not limited to those described below:
In the case of unintelligent secondary devices such as a battery cell, some sophisticated charge-control means may also be necessary to meter inductive power to the cell and to deal with situations where multiple cells in a device have different charge states. Furthermore, it becomes more important for the transmitter of power to be able to indicate a “charged” condition, since the secondary cell or battery may not be easily visible when located inside another electrical device.
According to a third aspect of the present invention there is provided a power-receiving element in the form of a sticker adapted to be attached adhesively to a surface portion of a portable electrical device, the element being adapted to receive power wirelessly from a transmitter of power when the element and transmitter are in proximity with one another, and having connection means from which an electrical connection can be made to a power connector of the device.
By providing the power-receiving element in the form of a sticker the user can readily retrofit the power-receiving element to the portable electrical device.
For convenience of delivery and attachment, the sticker preferably has a removable backing sheet on its adhesive side which is removed at the time of attaching the element to the device.
The side of the sticker opposite its adhesive side may conform in appearance to surface portions of the portable electrical device that will be adjacent to that opposite side when the sticker is attached to the device. This can enable the sticker-form power-receiving element to be attached unobtrusively or invisibly to the outside of the portable electrical device.
In another embodiment the sticker has, on its side opposite its adhesive side, a substantially transparent pocket for carrying an insert. The insert may carry text or pictures, for example a logo or advertising.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a replacement cover portion for a portable electrical device, the cover portion carrying or incorporating a power-receiving element adapted to receive power wirelessly from a transmitter of power when the element and transmitter are in proximity with one another, and having connection means from which an electrical connection can be made to a power connector of the device. Preferably, the replacement cover portion has substantially the same size and shape as the cover portion which it replaces. Alternatively, the replacement cover portion may be thicker than that which it replaces, or extend over the side of the portable electrical device which houses the power connector, to allow the connection means to connect to the power connector.
In one embodiment the replacement cover portion has a power connector part carrying one or more power connectors arranged to connect, when the replacement cover portion is in place on the device, to one or more corresponding power connectors of the portable electrical device. Preferably, the power connector part is connected rigidly or semi-rigidly (e.g. resiliently) to the remaining parts of the replacement cover portion so that fitting the replacement cover portion automatically brings the one or more power connectors of the replacement cover portion into electrical connection with the one or more corresponding power connectors of the portable electrical device.
In another embodiment, the replacement cover portion covers a battery compartment of the portable electrical device and has one or more battery connectors adapted to connect to one or more corresponding battery connectors of the device and/or to terminals of one or more batteries installed in the device. For example, the one or more battery connectors of the cover portion may be adapted to be interposed between the battery terminals and the corresponding battery connectors of the device.
In another embodiment, the replacement cover portion covers a battery compartment of the portable electrical device, and the cover portion further carries or incorporates at least one rechargeable battery. When the replacement cover portion is in place on the device the battery is installed operatively in the battery compartment. The power-receiving element is connected operatively to the battery for charging the battery when power is received wirelessly from the transmitter.
The replacement cover portion is, for example, a replacement cover portion for a handset of a mobile communications network.
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of adapting a portable electrical device having no wireless power receiving capability to have such a capability, the method comprising: attaching a power-receiving element to the device, the element being adapted to receive power wirelessly from a transmitter of power when the element and transmitter are in proximity with one another; and connecting one or more power connectors, which are connected electrically to the element, to one or more corresponding power connectors of the device so that power received by the element can be delivered to the device.
According to a still further aspect of the present invention, there is provided an attachable means for receiving power, the means comprising:
For a better understanding of the present invention and to show how it may be carried into effect, reference will now be made, by way of example only, to the accompanying drawings, in which:
As shown in side view in
Further information regarding the power-receiving element of the example shown in
An alternative configuration to that shown in
Alternatively, one end of the flexible wiring 202 could be removable from the power-receiving element 200 and the other end attached permanently to the power connector 600. This would allow the power connector 600 and flexible wiring 202 to be sold as one unit, and the power-receiving element to be sold as another unit. Again, this would make it possible to offer different versions of the power connector plus flexible wiring to work with different portable electrical devices, whilst offering only a single design of power-receiving element. The removable connections between the flexible wiring and the power connector and/or power-receiving element can be made by any suitable electrical connection arrangement such as a plug and socket.
A preferred implementation of the present invention is illustrated schematically in
Another preferred implementation of apparatus embodying the present invention is in the form of a replacement cover portion of the portable electrical device itself. There are several types of portable electrical device commercially available which have replaceable cover portions. Handsets for use in mobile communications networks made by several major manufacturers are one example. Replacement cover portions for such devices can advantageously carry or incorporate at least the power-receiving element of apparatus embodying the present invention.
A replacement cover portion 950 according to an embodiment of the present invention is adapted to be fitted to the handset 900. The replacement cover portion in this embodiment is a rear cover portion and covers the battery compartment 902 of the handset 900 as well as other parts thereof. The cover portion 950 has on its inner face or incorporated within it a power-receiving element 952. The element 952 may, for example, be the same as the power-receiving element 200 described hereinbefore. The cover portion 950 is designed to extend at one end 954 beyond the bottom end 910 of the handset 900. At the end 954 the cover portion 950 has a power connector part 956 carrying one or more power connectors 958. The power connector(s) is/are connected in some suitable way (not shown) to the power-receiving element 952, either directly or via power conditioning circuitry such as the circuitry 450 of
The preferred features of the invention are applicable to all aspects of the invention and may be used in any possible combination
Throughout the description and claims of this specification, the words “comprise” and “contain” and variations of the words, for example “comprising” and “comprises”, mean “including but not limited to”, and are not intended to (and do not) exclude other components, integers, moieties, additives or steps.
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|U.S. Classification||455/572, 340/693.1, 340/855.8, 455/41.1, 340/7.32|
|International Classification||H04M1/00, G01V3/00, G08B23/00, G06F1/16, G08B5/22, H04Q1/30, H04B1/38, H02J7/02, G06F1/26|
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|Apr 11, 2006||AS||Assignment|
Owner name: SPLASHPOWER LIMITED, UNITED KINGDOM
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Owner name: AMWAY (EUROPE) LIMITED, ENGLAND
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