Apple inc. (20240106278). CHARGING SYSTEMS FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITHIN ENCLOSED ENVIRONMENTS simplified abstract

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CHARGING SYSTEMS FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITHIN ENCLOSED ENVIRONMENTS

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Xiaofei Sun of Beijing (CN)

Qiaojian Song of Singapore (SG)

Xinjian Zhang of Beijing (CN)

Yan Gao of Beijing (CN)

CHARGING SYSTEMS FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITHIN ENCLOSED ENVIRONMENTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240106278 titled 'CHARGING SYSTEMS FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITHIN ENCLOSED ENVIRONMENTS

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a technology for spatial modeling of enclosed environments to guide wireless charging beams to portable electronic devices within the space. This is achieved using mapping sensors like ultra-wideband sensors to create a spatial model and locate occupants, enabling the charging beams to avoid obstacles and people.

  • Mapping sensors, such as ultra-wideband sensors, are used to create a spatial model of enclosed environments.
  • The spatial model helps determine the location of occupants within the space.
  • Charging beams are guided based on the spatial model to avoid obstacles and occupants that could block the wireless charging beam.

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied in various settings such as homes, offices, public spaces, and transportation vehicles to wirelessly charge electronic devices while ensuring safety and efficiency.

Problems Solved

1. Avoiding obstacles and occupants within enclosed spaces that could block wireless charging beams. 2. Efficiently guiding charging beams to portable electronic devices within the space.

Benefits

1. Convenient wireless charging of electronic devices without the need for physical connections. 2. Enhanced safety by avoiding obstacles and people in the path of charging beams.

Potential Commercial Applications

"Wireless Charging Beam Guidance Technology for Enclosed Environments" can be utilized in smart homes, offices, airports, and public transportation systems to provide seamless and safe wireless charging solutions.

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to wireless charging technologies, spatial modeling, and obstacle avoidance systems in various industries.

Unanswered Questions

How does the technology handle dynamic environments where obstacles or occupants may move around frequently?

The technology may incorporate real-time tracking and updating of the spatial model to adapt to changes in the environment.

What is the range and accuracy of the mapping sensors used in creating the spatial model?

The range and accuracy of the mapping sensors may impact the effectiveness of guiding charging beams within the enclosed space.


Original Abstract Submitted

implementations of the subject technology described herein provide for spatial modeling of enclosed environments for guiding charging beams wirelessly to portable electronic devices within the enclosed environment. for example, a mapping sensor, such as an ultra-wideband (uwb) sensor may be used to generate a spatial model of the enclosed space and/or to determine the location of one or more occupants within the enclosed space. the charging beams can be guided based on the spatial model to avoid objects and/or occupants within the enclosed space that would otherwise block the wireless charging beam.