20240088714.Soft Magnetic Ring for Wireless Power Devices simplified abstract (apple inc.)
Contents
- 1 Soft Magnetic Ring for Wireless Power Devices
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Soft Magnetic Ring for Wireless Power Devices - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
Soft Magnetic Ring for Wireless Power Devices
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jeffrey D. Louis of Chatswood (NZ)
Soft Magnetic Ring for Wireless Power Devices - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240088714 titled 'Soft Magnetic Ring for Wireless Power Devices
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a device or accessory that includes a near-field communications antenna, a soft magnetic ring concentric with the antenna, at least one wireless power transfer coil, a rectifier, and a battery. The soft magnetic ring is used to shunt magnetic flux from nearby magnets in external electronic devices to prevent repulsion, and it can also help align wireless power transfer coils in two mated devices.
- Near-field communications antenna
- Soft magnetic ring for shunting magnetic flux and aligning coils
- Wireless power transfer coil
- Rectifier
- Battery
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- Wireless charging devices
- Smartphones and accessories
- Wearable technology
Problems Solved
- Preventing repulsion between magnets in electronic devices
- Aligning wireless power transfer coils for efficient charging
Benefits
- Improved alignment for wireless charging
- Enhanced user experience with seamless charging process
- Increased efficiency in power transfer
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing Wireless Power Transfer Coils for Enhanced Charging Efficiency
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of magnetic rings in electronic devices to prevent interference between magnets.
Unanswered Questions
How does the soft magnetic ring affect the overall efficiency of the wireless power transfer system?
The soft magnetic ring helps align the wireless power transfer coils, but its impact on efficiency is not clearly stated in the abstract. Further research or testing may be needed to determine the extent of its influence on charging efficiency.
Are there any limitations to the use of the soft magnetic ring in terms of device compatibility?
The abstract does not mention any potential limitations or compatibility issues that may arise from the use of the soft magnetic ring. It would be important to investigate whether certain devices or materials could be affected by the presence of the ring.
Original Abstract Submitted
a device or an accessory may include a near-field communications antenna and a soft magnetic ring concentric with the near-field communications antenna. the device or accessory may further include at least one wireless power transfer coil concentric with the near-field communications antenna, a rectifier coupled to the at least one wireless power transfer coil, and a battery configured to receive a rectified voltage from the rectifier. the soft magnetic ring may be used to shunt magnetic flux from one or more nearby magnets in external electronic devices to prevent the magnets from repelling each other. the soft magnetic ring may be attracted to a magnet in an external device to help align wireless power transfer coils in the two mated devices.
