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Wireless
powering is on the increase, with applications from convenient charging
of consumer electronics (phone, laptop, etc) to medical devices
implanted in the body.
Efficiency
Wireless
power involves the alignment of two resonant circuits, where the system
efficiency is directly related to the losses in each antenna. Our
technology allows highly efficient resonances to be employed in one or
both antennae, which reduces power loss and/or decreases the total
charging time.
Range
The use
of efficient resonances becomes more important with increasing distance
between the two antennae. Our system allows greater range without
excessive loss.
Orientation
The
relative orientation between the two antennae has a similar effect to
range, reducing the level of coupling for the power transfer. The use of
more efficient resonances compensates, allowing reliable operation even
when the the two antennae are highly misaligned.
Detuning
Environmental factors or the impact of a product casing on the
properties of the enclosed antenna can reduce the performance of
wireless power transfer. The tolerance to detuning of our system can
remedy this.
Cost
Reduction
in manufacturing tolerances can lead to cost savings. Alternatively,
smaller system power supplies as a result of more efficient operation
can reduce cost.
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