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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 30, 2014
Filed:
Feb. 02, 2012
David W. Baarman, Fennville, MI (US);
Matthew J. Norconk, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Hai D. Nguyen, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Joshua K. Schwannecke, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Brad A. Zylstra, East Grand Rapids, MI (US);
David W. Baarman, Fennville, MI (US);
Matthew J. Norconk, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Hai D. Nguyen, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Joshua K. Schwannecke, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Brad A. Zylstra, East Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Access Business Group International LLC, Ada, MI (US);
Abstract
An inductive power supply system to wirelessly charge a remote device based on detected battery characteristics. The system includes an inductive power supply with a primary coil capable of inductively providing power to a secondary coil in a remote device. The inductive power supply and remote device include communication means for wirelessly communicating. The system further includes a remote device, having a battery with detectable battery characteristics. In operation, the remote device is capable of detecting the battery characteristics by applying a qualification charge to the battery. The inductive power supply system is capable of identifying the battery installed in the remote device by analyzing the detected battery characteristics. The inductive power supply system selects an appropriate charging algorithm based on the analyzed characteristics.