Wireless powering and charging station

Abstract

Described herein are embodiments of a system for receiving wireless power from a high-Q resonator that include a base for a portable device, having surfaces that are shaped to mechanically hold to outer surfaces of a portable device, and having a high-Q magnetic resonator therein, said resonator formed of a coil portion in series with a capacitive portion, said resonator having an LC value which is tuned to a specified frequency.

1 . A system for receiving wireless power from a high-Q resonator, comprising:
 a base for a portable device, having surfaces that are shaped to mechanically hold to outer surfaces of a portable device, and having a high-Q magnetic resonator therein, said resonator formed of a coil portion in series with a capacitive portion, said resonator having an LC value which is tuned to a specified frequency.   
     
     
         2 . A system as in  claim 1 , wherein said resonator is integrated in a location which defines substantially a perimeter of the portable device. 
     
     
         3 . A system as in  claim 2 , wherein said perimeter of the base is substantially disk shaped. 
     
     
         4 . A system as in  claim 2 , wherein said inner surfaces are sized to hold a portable phone. 
     
     
         5 . A system as in  claim 1 , further comprising a magnetic generator, wherein said magnetic generator produces magnetic energy at a frequency that is resonant with a frequency defined by said resonator and said base. 
     
     
         6 . A system as in  claim 1 , wherein said magnetically resonant resonator includes a coil in series with a capacitor. 
     
     
         7 . A system as in  claim 1 , further comprising electrical contacts which connect to the portable device. 
     
     
         8 . A system as in  claim 6 , wherein said magnetically resonant resonator also includes a coupling loop, electrically separate from the coil and capacitor, wherein said coil and capacitor are not electrically connected to said contacts. 
     
     
         9 . A system, comprising:
 a high-Q generator of magnetic energy, generating at a first frequency, said generator having an inductive coil and a capacitor with an LC value that is resonant with said first frequency,   a base, having surfaces that are shaped to mechanically hold outer surfaces of a portable device, and having a magnetically resonant resonator therein, said resonator formed of an inductive coil portion in series with a capacitive portion, said resonator having an LC value which is resonant with said first frequency.   
     
     
         10 . A system as in  claim 9 , wherein said resonator is integrated in a location which defines substantially a perimeter of the portable device. 
     
     
         11 . A system as in  claim 10 , wherein said perimeter of the base is substantially disk shaped. 
     
     
         12 . A system as in  claim 9 , wherein said inner surfaces are sized to hold a portable phone. 
     
     
         13 . A system as in  claim 9 , further comprising electrical contacts which connect to the portable device. 
     
     
         14 . A system as in  claim 13 , wherein said magnetically resonant resonator also includes a coupling loop, electrically separate from the coil and capacitor, wherein said coil and capacitor are not electrically connected to said contacts. 
     
     
         15 . A system comprising:
 a portable device, having a housing with an outer shape and surfaces, said portable device having a high-Q receiver resonator for receiving wirelessly transmitted power from another high-Q magnetic resonator, said power received to operate at least one circuit within the portable device, wherein said receiver includes a resonator formed of a coil portion that includes a ferrite.   
     
     
         16 . A system as in  claim 15 , wherein said resonator is integrated in a location which defines at least a portion of a perimeter of the portable device. 
     
     
         17 . A system as in  claim 15 , wherein said inner surfaces are sized to hold a portable phone. 
     
     
         18 . A system as in  claim 15 , further comprising a magnetic generator, wherein said magnetic generator produces magnetic energy at a frequency that is resonant with a frequency resonant with said resonator. 
     
     
         19 . A system as in  claim 5 , wherein said resonator includes a coil in series with a capacitor. 
     
     
         20 . A system comprising:
 a portable device, having a housing with an outer shape, said portable device having a high-Q resonator receiver for receiving wirelessly transmitted power from another high-Q magnetic resonator, said power received to operate at least one circuit within the portable device, wherein said receiver includes a resonator formed of a coil portion that includes ferrite that is shaped to fit within the outer shape of the portable device.