Techniques for charging a wireless device

A technique for charging a wireless device includes detecting a physical presence of a user with respect to the device. A magnetic force is provided between a charging pad and the device only when the physical presence of the user, with respect to the device, is not detected. In this case, a recharg...

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Main Authors ZAWACKI JENNIFER GREENWOOD, MATTHEWS MICHAEL THANO, MORRIS JULIE ANNE
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 17.01.2012
Subjects
CALCULATING
CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTINGELECTRIC POWER
COMPUTING
CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
COUNTING
ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
ELECTRICITY
GENERATION
PHYSICS
SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
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Summary:A technique for charging a wireless device includes detecting a physical presence of a user with respect to the device. A magnetic force is provided between a charging pad and the device only when the physical presence of the user, with respect to the device, is not detected. In this case, a rechargeable power source of the device receives a charging current from the charging pad via conductive contacts of the device.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20080330393