Apple had 317 patents in internet of things during Q4 2023. Apple Inc filed patents for a wireless power system with foldable housing, V2X policy provisioning for user equipment, reducing galvanic corrosion in physiological signal sensors, an electronic watch with tactile switch and sensors, and an electronic device with electromagnetic radiation emitter and detector. GlobalData’s report on Apple gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Apple grant share with internet of things as a theme is 46% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Wireless power system (Patent ID: US20230420988A1)
The patent filed by Apple Inc. describes a wireless power system with a foldable housing enclosing multiple wireless power coils for transmitting power to various electronic devices. The system includes circuits that allow for power transmission and reception, enabling the device to harvest power from one device and redistribute it to another. The system also includes magnets for aligning the coils with external devices, converters for receiving power from external sources, and the ability to adjust output voltage based on the connected device.
Additionally, the patent details the configuration of the housing, with foldable portions containing different wireless power coils for transmitting power to specific electronic devices. The system can receive power from an external source via a removable cable, with inverters and rectifiers facilitating power transmission to different devices. The patent also highlights the ability of the system to harvest power from one device, such as a cellular telephone, and redistribute it to other devices like a wristwatch or wireless earphone case, showcasing the versatility and efficiency of the wireless power transmitter.
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