EnerSys
WIRELESS INDUCTION CHARGERS

Abstract:

Measures, including methods and apparatuses, for use in operating a wireless electromagnetic induction charger. Excitation of a primary charging coil of the wireless charger is caused to generate an electromagnetic field for wireless charging. The generated electromagnetic field induces a first voltage across a first detection coil and a second voltage across a second detection coil. A disparity between the first and second voltages is monitored. The disparity is caused by the presence of an object in the vicinity of the first or second detection coils. In response to the monitoring indicating a disparity, the excitation is caused to cease.