17984321. WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, AND METHOD, PERFORMED BY WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, OF IDENTIFYING LOCATION OF COOKING APPLIANCE simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)

WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, AND METHOD, PERFORMED BY WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, OF IDENTIFYING LOCATION OF COOKING APPLIANCE

Organization Name

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Jiwoong Choi of Suwon-si (KR)

Dongoh Kang of Suwon-si (KR)

Hongjoo Kang of Suwon-si (KR)

Heejun Kang of Suwon-si (KR)

Byungduck Seo of Suwon-si (KR)

Jonghun Ha of Suwon-si (KR)

WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, AND METHOD, PERFORMED BY WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, OF IDENTIFYING LOCATION OF COOKING APPLIANCE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17984321 titled 'WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, AND METHOD, PERFORMED BY WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, OF IDENTIFYING LOCATION OF COOKING APPLIANCE

Simplified Explanation

The wireless power transmission apparatus described in this patent application includes multiple cooking zones, a communication interface, an output interface, a wireless power transmitter, and an inverter circuit. The apparatus is controlled by at least one processor.

• The inverter circuit is controlled to generate a magnetic field based on power transmission patterns when a wireless communication signal is detected from a cooking appliance.
• The apparatus receives a second wireless communication signal from the cooking appliance, which includes information about the cooking zone detected at the appliance's location.
• Based on the second wireless communication signal, the apparatus outputs the information about the cooking zone through the output interface.

Potential Applications

• This wireless power transmission apparatus can be used in smart kitchens or cooking appliances to enable wireless power transfer to multiple cooking zones.
• It can be integrated into induction cooktops or other cooking appliances to provide a convenient and efficient cooking experience.

Problems Solved

• This technology eliminates the need for physical connections between the cooking appliance and the power source, reducing clutter and improving safety in the kitchen.
• It allows for flexible placement of cooking appliances, as they can be powered wirelessly from different cooking zones.

Benefits

• The wireless power transmission apparatus simplifies the cooking process by eliminating the need for power cords or cables.
• It provides a more aesthetically pleasing and organized kitchen environment by reducing the number of visible wires.
• The apparatus enables efficient power transfer to multiple cooking zones, allowing for simultaneous cooking on different surfaces.

Original Abstract Submitted

A wireless power transmission apparatus including a plurality of cooking zones, a communication interface to communicate with a cooking appliance, an output interface, a wireless power transmitter comprising a plurality of working coils corresponding to the plurality of cooking zones, and an inverter circuit, and at least one processor configured to: control, upon detecting a first wireless communication signal transmitted from the cooking appliance, the inverter circuit to drive the plurality of working coils to generate a magnetic field according to a plurality of power transmission patterns; receive a second wireless communication signal from the cooking appliance, including information regarding the cooking zone detected at a location of the cooking appliance; and based on the second wireless communication signal, output, through the output interface, the information regarding the cooking zone in which the cooking appliance is located.