KR20140115896A - wireless power transmitter, wireless power receiver and method for controlling each thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a method for controlling a wireless power receiver which receives charging electric power from a wireless power transmitter and performs a wireless charging process. According to the present invention, the method includes the steps of: receiving the charging electric power form the wireless power transmitter; sensing the change of a wireless charging environment; generating signals which order sensing the change of the wireless charging environment; and receiving signals which senses the change of the wireless charging environment by using the wireless power transmitter.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a wireless power transmitter, a wireless power receiver, and a control method therefor. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a wireless power transmitter, a wireless power receiver, and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a wireless power transmitter, a wireless power receiver, and a control method capable of wirelessly transmitting and receiving charging power.

BACKGROUND ART A mobile terminal such as a mobile phone or a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants) is driven by a rechargeable battery. In order to charge the battery, a separate charging device is used to supply electric energy to the battery of the mobile terminal. Typically, the charging device and the battery are each provided with a separate contact terminal on the outside thereof, thereby electrically connecting the charging device and the battery by making them contact each other.

However, in such a contact type charging method, since the contact terminal protrudes to the outside, contamination by foreign matter is easy and the battery charging is not properly performed. Also, even if the contact terminals are exposed to moisture, charging is not properly performed.

In order to solve these problems, wireless charging or non-contact charging technology has recently been developed and used in many electronic devices.

This wireless charging technique uses wireless power transmission and reception, for example, a system in which a battery can be automatically charged by simply placing a cellular phone on a charging pad without connecting a separate charging connector. It is generally known to the general public as a wireless electric toothbrush or a wireless electric shaver. Such wireless charging technology can enhance the waterproof function by charging the electronic products wirelessly, and it is advantageous to increase the portability of the electronic devices since the wired charger is not required, and the related technology is expected to greatly develop in the upcoming electric car era .

Such wireless charging techniques include an electromagnetic induction method using a coil, a resonance method using resonance, and a radio frequency (RF) / microwave radiation (RF) method in which electric energy is converted into a microwave.

Currently, electromagnetic induction is the main method. However, in recent years, experiments have been successfully conducted to transmit electric power wirelessly from a distance of several tens of meters using microwaves at home and abroad. In the near future, The world seems to be opened.

The power transmission method by electromagnetic induction is a method of transmitting power between the primary coil and the secondary coil. When a magnet is moved to a coil, an induced current is generated, which generates a magnetic field at the transmitting end and induces a current according to the change of the magnetic field at the receiving end to generate energy. This phenomenon is called magnetic induction phenomenon, and the power transmission method using the phenomenon is excellent in energy transmission efficiency.

In 2005, Professor Soljacic of MIT announced Coupled Mode Theory, a system in which electricity is delivered wirelessly, even at distances of a few meters (m) from the charging device, using resonant power transmission principles. The MIT team's wireless charging system uses resonance (resonance), which uses a physics concept that resonates at the same frequency as a wine bottle next to the tuning fork. Instead of resonating the sound, the researchers resonated electromagnetic waves that contained electrical energy. The resonant electrical energy is transmitted directly only when there is a device with a resonant frequency, and unused portions are not re-absorbed into the air, but are reabsorbed into the electromagnetic field. Therefore, unlike other electromagnetic waves, they will not affect the surrounding machine or body .

Research on wireless charging methods has been actively carried out in recent years, and the wireless charging order, search of wireless power transmitter / receiver, communication frequency selection between wireless power transmitter / receiver, wireless power adjustment, selection of matching circuit , Communication time distribution for each wireless power receiver in one charging cycle, and the like are not proposed. In particular, a standard recommendation for a configuration and procedure for a wireless power receiver to select a wireless power transmitter to receive wireless power is required.

In particular, when a change in environment is detected in a wireless power receiver, the development of a technology capable of informing the wireless power transmitter of the detected environmental change is required.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is conceived to achieve the foregoing and it is an object of the present invention to provide a wireless power receiver capable of notifying a wireless power transmitter of a change in a wireless power transmission environment change and a control method thereof. In addition, a wireless power transmitter for receiving a signal for change detection of a wireless power transmission environment from a wireless power transmitter and a control method thereof may be provided.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling a wireless power receiver that receives charging power from a wireless power transmitter and wirelessly charges the wireless power receiver, the method comprising: receiving the charging power from the wireless power transmitter; Sensing a change in wireless charging environment; Generating a signal indicating detection of a change in the wireless charging environment; And transmitting to the wireless power transmitter a signal indicating detection of a change in the wireless charging environment.

Meanwhile, a wireless power receiver that receives charging power from a wireless power transmitter according to another aspect of the present invention and performs wireless charging includes a power receiver that receives the charging power from the wireless power transmitter; A control unit for detecting a change in the wireless charging environment and generating a signal indicating detection of a change in the wireless charging environment; And a communication unit for transmitting a signal to the wireless power transmitter indicating a detection of a change of the wireless charging environment.

In another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling a wireless power transmitter that performs wireless charging to transmit charging power to a wireless power receiver, the method comprising: transmitting the charging power to the wireless power receiver; Receiving a signal from the wireless power receiver indicating a detection of a change in a wireless charging environment; And controlling operation of the wireless power transmitter in response to a signal indicating detection of a change in the wireless charging environment.

Meanwhile, a wireless power transmitter that performs wireless charging to transmit charging power to a wireless power receiver according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a power transmitting unit that transmits the charging power to the wireless power receiver; A communication unit for receiving a signal from the wireless power receiver indicating a detection of a change in a wireless charging environment; And a controller for controlling operation of the wireless power transmitter in response to a signal indicating detection of a change in the wireless charging environment.

A wireless power receiver and its control method that can notify the wireless power transmitter of a change in the wireless power transmission environment change according to various embodiments of the present invention can be provided. In addition, a wireless power transmitter for receiving a signal for change detection of a wireless power transmission environment from a wireless power transmitter and a control method thereof may be provided.

For example, when the power transmission environment is changed, such as when a wired charging terminal is connected to a wireless power receiver, the transmission of the wireless power can be stopped and over power applied to the wireless power receiver can be prevented.

Further, when the wireless power receiver switches from a stand alone mode in which a communication stack is loaded from a ROM of a communication unit to a non-stand alone mode in which an AP (application processor) is loaded, If the transmission environment is changed, the wireless power transmitter may wait even if no signal is received from the wireless power receiver.

In addition, when the power transmission environment is changed, such as when the wireless power receiver is released, the wireless power transmitter can again transmit the charging power, so that the wireless power transmission environment can be stably maintained.

1 is a conceptual diagram for explaining overall operation of a wireless charging system.
2 is a block diagram of a wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a detailed block diagram of a wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a flowchart illustrating operations of a wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver according to another embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a graph of the time axis of the amount of power applied by the wireless power transmitter.
7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a wireless power transmitter according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a graph illustrating a time axis of the amount of power applied by the wireless power transmitter according to the embodiment of FIG.
9 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a wireless power transmitter according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a graph illustrating a time axis of the amount of power applied by the wireless power transmitter according to the embodiment of FIG.
11 is a block diagram of a wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
12A is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a wireless power receiver according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12B is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a wireless power transmitter according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver according to an embodiment of the present invention.
14 is a block diagram of a communication unit and peripheral components of a wireless power receiver according to an embodiment of the present invention.
15A is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a wireless power receiver according to an embodiment of the present invention.
15B is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a wireless power receiver according to an embodiment of the present invention.
15C is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a wireless power transmitter according to an embodiment of the present invention.
16A and 16B are flowcharts of a method of controlling a wireless power receiver and a wireless power transmitter, respectively, according to embodiments of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is to be noted that the same components in the drawings are denoted by the same reference numerals whenever possible. In the following description and drawings, detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention unnecessarily obscure.

1 is a conceptual diagram for explaining overall operation of a wireless charging system. As shown in FIG. 1, the wireless charging system includes a wireless power transmitter 100 and at least one wireless power receiver 110-1, 110-2, 110-n.

The wireless power transmitter 100 may transmit power (1-1, 1-2, 1-n) to at least one wireless power receiver (110-1, 110-2, 110-n) wirelessly. More specifically, the wireless power transmitter 100 may transmit power (1-1, 1-2, 1-n) wirelessly only to an authenticated wireless power receiver that has performed a predetermined authentication procedure.

The wireless power transmitter 100 may form an electrical connection with the wireless power receivers 110-1, 110-2, 110-n. For example, the wireless power transmitter 100 may transmit wireless power in the form of electromagnetic waves to the wireless power receivers 110-1, 110-2, 110-n.

Meanwhile, the wireless power transmitter 100 may perform bidirectional communication with the wireless power receivers 110-1, 110-2, and 110-n. Here, the wireless power transmitter 100 and the wireless power receivers 110-1, 110-2, and 110-n can process or transmit packets 2-1, 2-2, 2-n configured with a predetermined frame. The above-mentioned frame will be described later in more detail. The wireless power receiver may be implemented as a mobile communication terminal, a PDA, a PMP, a smart phone, or the like.

The wireless power transmitter 100 may provide power wirelessly to at least one wireless power receiver 110-1, 110-2, 110-n. For example, the wireless power transmitter 100 may transmit power to at least one wireless power receiver 110-1, 110-2, 110-n through a resonant scheme. If the wireless power transmitter 100 employs a resonant mode, the distance between the wireless power transmitter 100 and the at least one wireless power receiver 110-1, 110-2, 1110-n may preferably be 30 m or less. Also, when the wireless power transmitter 100 employs an electromagnetic induction scheme, the distance between the power providing apparatus 100 and the at least one wireless power receiver 110-1, 110-2, 110-n may preferably be less than 10 cm.

The wireless power receivers 110-1, 110-2, and 110-n may receive wireless power from the wireless power transmitter 100 to perform charging of the battery included therein. Also, the wireless power receivers 110-1, 110-2, and 110-n may transmit signals requesting wireless power transmission, information required for wireless power reception, wireless power receiver status information, or wireless power transmitter 100 control information to a wireless power transmitter 100). Information on the transmission signal will be described later in more detail.

The wireless power receivers 110-1, 110-2, and 110-n may also send a message to the wireless power transmitter 100 indicating the respective charging status.

The wireless power transmitter 100 may include display means such as a display and may be coupled to a wireless power receiver 110-1, 110-2, 110-n based on a message received from each of the wireless power receivers 110-1, 110-2, Each state can be displayed. In addition, the wireless power transmitter 100 may display together the time that each wireless power receiver 110-1, 110-2, 110-n is expected to complete charging.

The wireless power transmitter 100 may transmit control signals to each of the wireless power receivers 110-1, 110-2, 110-n to disable the wireless charging function. The wireless power receiver that receives the disable control signal of the wireless charging function from the wireless power transmitter 100 may disable the wireless charging function.

2 is a block diagram of a wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

2, the wireless power transmitter 200 may include a power transmitter 211, a controller 212, and a communication unit 213. The wireless power receiver 250 may also include a power receiver 251, a controller 252, and a communication unit 253.

The power transmitter 211 may provide the power required by the wireless power transmitter 200 and may provide power to the wireless power receiver 250 wirelessly. Here, the power transmission unit 211 may supply power in the form of an AC waveform, and may supply power in the form of a DC waveform while converting it into an AC waveform using an inverter, and supply the AC waveform in the form of an AC waveform. The power transmitter 211 may be implemented in the form of a built-in battery, or may be implemented in the form of a power receiving interface to receive power from the outside and supply it to other components. Those skilled in the art will readily understand that the power transmitter 211 is not limited as long as it is capable of providing a constant AC waveform power.

In addition, the power transmitter 211 may provide the AC waveform to the wireless power receiver 250 in the form of an electromagnetic wave. The power transmission unit 211 may further include a resonant circuit, thereby transmitting or receiving a predetermined electromagnetic wave. When the power transmitting section 211 is implemented as a resonant circuit, the inductance L of the loop coil of the resonant circuit may be changeable. Those skilled in the art will readily understand that the power transmission unit 211 is not limited as long as it can transmit and receive electromagnetic waves.

The control unit 212 may control the entire operation of the wireless power transmitter 200. [ The control unit 212 can control the overall operation of the wireless power transmitter 200 using an algorithm, a program, or an application required for the control read from the storage unit (not shown). The control unit 212 may be implemented in the form of a CPU, a microprocessor, or a mini computer. The detailed operation of the control unit 212 will be described later in more detail.

The communication unit 213 may communicate with the wireless power receiver 250 in a predetermined manner. The communication unit 213 communicates with the communication unit 253 of the wireless power receiver 250 using a near field communication (NFC), a Zigbee communication, an infrared communication, a visible light communication, a Bluetooth communication, a bluetooth low energy Can be performed. The communication unit 213 may use the CSMA / CA algorithm. Meanwhile, the above-described communication method is merely an example, and the scope of the present invention is not limited by the specific communication method performed by the communication unit 213. [

On the other hand, the communication unit 213 can transmit a signal for the information of the wireless power transmitter 200. [ Here, the communication unit 213 may unicast, multicast, or broadcast the signal. Table 1 is a data structure of a signal transmitted from the wireless power transmitter 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The wireless power transmitter 200 may transmit a signal having the following frame every predetermined period, and the signal may be hereinafter referred to as a Notice signal.

frame type protocol version 시퀀스 번호 network ID RX to Report (schedule mask) Reserved Number of Rx Notice 4bit 1 Byte 1 byte 1 byte 5bit 3bit

The frame type in Table 1 indicates a signal type, and in Table 1 it indicates that the signal is a Notice signal. The protocol version field is a field for indicating the type of protocol of the communication method, for example, 4 bits can be allocated. The sequence number field is a field for indicating a sequential order of the corresponding signal, for example, 1 byte. The sequence number may be incremented by one, for example, in response to a signal transmission / reception step. The network ID field indicates a network ID of the wireless power transmitter 200, and may be, for example, 1 byte. The Rx to Report (Schedule Mask) field is a field that indicates radio power receivers to report to the radio power transmitter 200, for example, 1 byte. Table 2 is an Rx to Report (schedule mask) field according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Rx to Report (schedule mask) Rx1 Rx2 Rx3 Rx4 Rx5 Rx6 Rx7 Rx8 One 0 0 0 0 One One One

Here, Rx1 to Rx8 may correspond to the radio power receivers 1-8. The Rx to Report (schedule mask) field may be implemented such that a wireless power receiver with a schedule mask number of 1 performs the report.

The Reserved field is a field reserved for future use, and may be allocated, for example, 5 bytes. The Number of Rx field is a field for indicating the number of wireless power receivers around the wireless power transmitter 200, for example, 3 bits may be allocated.

The communication unit 213 can receive the power information from the wireless power receiver 250. [ Here, the power information may include at least one of the capacity of the wireless power receiver 250, the remaining battery power, the number of times of charging, the amount of usage, the battery capacity, and the battery ratio. The communication unit 213 can also transmit a charging function control signal for controlling the charging function of the wireless power receiver 250. [ The charging function control signal may be a control signal that controls the wireless power receiving unit 251 of the specific wireless power receiver 250 to enable or disable the charging function. As will be described in more detail below, the power information may include information such as incoming of a wired charging terminal, switching from the SA mode to the NSA mode, and releasing an error situation.

The communication unit 213 may receive not only the wireless power receiver 250 but also signals from other wireless power transmitters (not shown). For example, the communication unit 213 can receive the Notice signal of the frame of Table 1 from another wireless power transmitter.

2, although the power transmitter 211 and the communication unit 213 are configured as different hardware and the wireless power transmitter 200 is shown as being communicated in an out-band format, this is an example. The power transmitter 211 and the communication unit 213 may be implemented in one hardware so that the wireless power transmitter 200 may perform communication in an in-band format.

The wireless power transmitter 200 and the wireless power receiver 250 are capable of transmitting and receiving various signals such that the subscription of the wireless power receiver 250 to the wireless power network hosted by the wireless power transmitter 200, The above-described process will be described in more detail below.

3 is a detailed block diagram of a wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

3, the wireless power transmitter 200 may include a power transmission unit 211, a control unit and communication units 212 and 213, a driving unit 214, an amplification unit 215, and a matching unit 216. The wireless power receiver 250 may include a power receiving unit 251, a control unit and communication units 252 and 253, a rectifying unit 254, a DC / DC converter unit 255, a switch unit 256 and a load unit 257 .

The driving unit 214 can output DC power having a preset voltage value. The voltage value of the DC power output from the driving unit 214 can be controlled by the control unit and the communication units 212 and 213.

The direct current output from the driving unit 214 may be output to the amplifying unit 215. [ The amplifying unit 215 can amplify the direct current with a predetermined gain. Further, the DC power can be converted into an AC based on a signal input from the control unit and the communication units 212 and 213. [ Accordingly, the amplifying unit 215 can output AC power.

The matching unit 216 may perform impedance matching. For example, the impedance viewed from the matching unit 216 can be adjusted so that the output power can be controlled to be high efficiency or high output. The matching unit 216 can adjust the impedance based on the control of the control unit and the communication units 212 and 213. [ The matching unit 216 may include at least one of a coil and a capacitor. The control unit and the communication units 212 and 213 can control the connection state of at least one of the coils and the capacitors, thereby performing the impedance matching.

The power transmitting section 211 can transmit the inputted AC power to the power receiving section 251. The power transmission unit 211 and the power reception unit 251 may be implemented by a resonance circuit having the same resonance frequency. For example, the resonant frequency can be determined to be 6.78 MHz.

Meanwhile, the control unit and the communication units 212 and 213 can communicate with the control unit and the communication units 252 and 253 on the side of the wireless power receiver 250, and can perform communication in a bidirectional 2.4 GHz frequency, for example.

On the other hand, the power receiving unit 251 can receive the charging power.

The rectifying unit 254 rectifies the received radio power to the power receiving unit 251 in a DC form, and may be implemented in the form of a bridge diode, for example. The DC / DC converter unit 255 can convert the rectified power to a predetermined gain. For example, the DC / DC converter unit 255 may convert the rectified power so that the voltage of the output terminal 259 is 5V. On the other hand, the minimum value and the maximum value of the voltage that can be applied to the front end 258 of the DC / DC converter unit 255 can be preset.

The switch unit 256 may connect the DC / DC converter unit 255 and the load unit 257. The switch unit 256 can maintain the on / off state under the control of the control unit 252. The load section 257 can store the converted power inputted from the DC / DC converter section 255 when the switch section 256 is in the ON state.

4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, the wireless power transmitter 400 may apply power (S401). When power is applied, the wireless power transmitter 400 may configure the environment (S402).

The wireless power transmitter 400 may enter a power save mode (S403). In the power saving mode, the wireless power transmitter 400 can apply each of the different types of power beacons for different detection in each cycle, which will be described in more detail in Fig. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the wireless power transmitter 400 may apply a power beacon 404, 405 for detection, and the magnitude of the power value of each of the detection power beacons 404, It is possible. Some or all of the power beacons 404 and 405 for detection may have an amount of power capable of driving the communication unit of the wireless power receiver 450. [ For example, the wireless power receiver 450 may communicate with the wireless power transmitter 400 by driving the communication unit by some or all of the power beacons 404, 405 for detection. The state may be referred to as a null state.

The wireless power transmitter 400 may detect a load change due to the placement of the wireless power receiver 450. [ The wireless power transmitter 400 may enter the low power mode S409. The low power mode will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. Meanwhile, the wireless power receiver 450 can drive the communication unit based on the power received from the wireless power transmitter 400 (S409).

The wireless power receiver 450 may transmit a wireless power transmitter search (PTU searching) signal to the wireless power transmitter 400 (S410). The wireless power receiver 450 may transmit a wireless power transmitter search signal as a BLE-based Advertisement signal. The wireless power receiver 450 may periodically transmit a wireless power transmitter search signal and may receive a response signal from the wireless power transmitter 400 or transmit it until a predetermined time has elapsed.

When a wireless power transmitter search signal is received from the wireless power receiver 450, the wireless power transmitter 400 may transmit a response signal (PRU Respnse) signal (S411). Where the response signal may form a connection between the wireless power transmitter 400 and the wireless power receiver 400. [

The wireless power receiver 450 may transmit a PRU static signal (S412). Here, the PRU static signal may be a signal indicating the state of the wireless power receiver 450 and may request a subscription to the wireless power network controlled by the wireless power transmitter 400.

The wireless power transmitter 400 may transmit the PTU static signal (S413). The PTU static signal transmitted by the wireless power transmitter 400 may be a signal indicating the capability of the wireless power transmitter 400.

When the wireless power transmitter 400 and the wireless power receiver 450 transmit and receive the PRU static signal and the PTU static signal, the wireless power receiver 450 may periodically transmit the wireless power receiver dynamic (PRU Dynamic) signal (S414 , S415). The wireless power receiver dynamic (PRU Dynamic) signal may include at least one parameter information measured at the wireless power receiver 450. For example, the wireless power receiver dynamic (PRU Dynamic) signal may include voltage information at the rear end of the rectifier portion of the wireless power receiver 450. The state of the wireless power receiver 450 may be referred to as a boot state.

The wireless power transmitter 400 enters a power transmission mode S416 and the wireless power transmitter 400 transmits a wireless power receiver command (PRU command) signal, which is a command signal that causes the wireless power receiver 450 to perform charging (S417). In the power transmission mode, the wireless power transmitter 400 may transmit the charging power.

The wireless power receiver command signal transmitted by the wireless power transmitter 400 may include information to enable / disable the charging of the wireless power receiver 450 and permission information. The wireless power receiver command signal may be transmitted when the wireless power transmitter 400 causes the wireless power receiver 450 to change state, or may be transmitted at a predetermined period, for example, a period of 250 ms. The wireless power receiver 400 may transmit a wireless power receiver dynamic (PRU Dynamic) signal to change the setting in accordance with the wireless power receiver command signal and report the status of the wireless power receiver 450 (S418, S419) . The wireless power receiver dynamic (PRU Dynamic) signal transmitted by the wireless power receiver 450 may include at least one of voltage, current, wireless power receiver status, and temperature information. The state of the wireless power receiver 450 may be referred to as an On state.

On the other hand, the wireless power receiver dynamic (PRU Dynamic) signal can have the data structure as shown in Table 3.

Field octets description use units optional fields One defines which optional fields are populated mandatory Vrect 2 전압 at diode 출력 mandatory mV Irect 2 current at diode output mandatory mA Vout 2 voltage at charge / battery port optional mV Iout 2 current at charge / battery port optional mA 온도 One temperature of PRU optional Deg C from -40C Vrect min dyn 2 Vrect low limit (dynamic value) optional mV Vrect set dyn 2 desired Vrect (dynamic value) optional mV Vrect high dyn 2 Vrect high limit (dynamic value) optional mV PRU alert One warnings mandatory Bit field RFU 3 undefined

The radio power receiver dynamic (PRU Dynamic) signal includes optional field information, voltage information at the rear end of the rectifier of the radio power receiver, current information at the rear end of the rectifier of the radio power receiver, DC / Current information of the rear end of the DC / DC converter of the wireless power receiver, temperature information, minimum voltage value information of the rear end of the rectifying part of the wireless power receiver, And maximum voltage value information and warning information at the rear end of the rectifying section of the power receiver.

The warning information can be formed with a data structure as shown in Table 4 below.

7 6 5 4 3 2 One 0 over voltage over current over temperature charge complete TA detect transition restart request RFU

The warning information is shown in Table 4 as overvoltage, overcurrent, over temperature, charge complete, TA detect, SA mode / NSA mode switching a transition request, a restart request, and the like.

The wireless power receiver 450 may receive a wireless power receiver command signal to perform charging. For example, the wireless power transmitter 400 may transmit a wireless power receiver command signal to enable charging if it has sufficient power to charge the wireless power receiver 450. [ On the other hand, the wireless power receiver command signal can be transmitted whenever the state of charge is changed. The wireless power receiver command signal may be transmitted, for example, every 250 ms, or may be transmitted when there is a parameter change. The wireless power receiver command signal may be set to be transmitted within a predetermined threshold time, e.g., one second, even if the parameter is not changed.

Meanwhile, the wireless power receiver 450 may sense an error occurrence. The wireless power receiver 450 may send an alert signal to the wireless power transmitter 400 (S420). The warning signal may be transmitted as a radio power receiver dynamic (PRU Dynamic) signal or as an alert signal. For example, the wireless power receiver 450 may transmit an error condition to the wireless power transmitter 400 in the PRU alert field of Table 3. Or the wireless power receiver 450 may send a single warning signal to the wireless power transmitter 400 indicating an error condition. When the wireless power transmitter 400 receives the warning signal, it may enter the latch failure mode (S422). The wireless power receiver 450 may enter the null state (S423).

5 is a flowchart illustrating operations of a wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver according to another embodiment of the present invention. The control method of FIG. 5 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a time-axis graph of the amount of power applied by the wireless power transmitter according to the embodiment of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 5, the wireless power transmitter can start driving (S501). In addition, the wireless power transmitter may reset the initial setting (S503). The wireless power transmitter may enter a power saving mode (S505). Here, the power saving mode may be a period in which the wireless power transmitter applies different kinds of power having different amounts of power to the power transmission unit. For example, the wireless power transmitter may be a section that applies the second detected power (601, 602) and the third detected power (611, 612, 613, 614, 615) in Fig. 6 to the power transmitting section. Here, the wireless power transmitter may periodically apply the second detected powers 601 and 602 in the second period, and may apply the second detected powers 601 and 602 in the second period when the second detected powers 601 and 602 are applied. The wireless power transmitter can periodically apply the third detected power (611, 612, 613, 614, 615) in the third period, and apply the third detected power (611, 612, 613, 614, 615) during the third period. On the other hand, although the respective power values of the third detected powers 611, 612, 613, 614, and 615 are shown as being different, the respective power values of the third detected powers 611, 612, 613, 614, and 615 may be different or may be the same.

The wireless power transmitter can output the third detected power 612 having the same amount of power after outputting the third detected power 611. [ When the wireless power transmitter outputs the third detected power of the same size as described above, the amount of power of the third detected power has the amount of power capable of detecting the smallest wireless power receiver, for example, the category 1 wireless power receiver .

The wireless power transmitter can output the third detection power 612 having the upper limit amount of power after outputting the third detection power 611. [ When the wireless power transmitter outputs a third detected power of different magnitudes as described above, each of the powers of the third detected powers may be an amount of power capable of detecting the wireless power receivers of the categories 1 to 5. For example, the third detected power 611 may have an amount of power capable of detecting a category 5 wireless power receiver, and the third detected power 612 may have an amount of power capable of detecting a category 3 wireless power receiver And the third detected power 613 may have an amount of power capable of detecting the category 1 wireless power receiver.

On the other hand, the second detected powers 601 and 602 may be power capable of driving the wireless power receiver. More specifically, the second detected powers 601 and 602 may have a power amount capable of driving the control unit and the communication unit of the wireless power receiver.

The wireless power transmitter may apply the second detected power (601, 602) and the third detected power (611, 612, 613, 614, 615) to the power receiving unit in the second period and the third period, respectively. When a wireless power receiver is placed on a wireless power transmitter, the impedance seen at one point of the wireless power transmitter may change. The wireless power transmitter can detect an impedance change while the second detected power 601,602 and the third detected power 611,612,613,614,615 are applied. For example, the wireless power transmitter may detect that the impedance changes while applying the third detected power 615. [ Accordingly, the wireless power transmitter can detect an object (S507). If no object is detected (S507-N), the wireless power transmitter can maintain a power saving mode in which different types of power are periodically applied (S505).

On the other hand, if the impedance is changed and an object is detected (S507-Y), the wireless power transmitter can enter the low power mode. Here, the low power mode is a mode in which the wireless power transmitter applies driving power having an amount of power capable of driving the control section and the communication section of the wireless power receiver. For example, in FIG. 6, a wireless power transmitter may apply a driving power 620 to a power transmitter. The wireless power receiver may receive the driving power 620 to drive the control unit and the communication unit. The wireless power receiver may communicate based on the driving power 620 based on a predetermined scheme with the wireless power transmitter. For example, a wireless power receiver may send and receive data required for authentication, and may subscribe to a wireless power network governed by the wireless power transmitter based thereon. However, when a foreign substance other than the wireless power receiver is disposed, data transmission / reception can not be performed. Accordingly, the wireless power transmitter can determine whether the disposed object is foreign (S511). For example, if the wireless power transmitter fails to receive a response from an object for a preset time, the object may be determined to be foreign.

If determined to be foreign (S511-Y), the wireless power transmitter may enter the latch failure mode. For example, the wireless power transmitter may periodically apply the first power (631 to 634) in Fig. 6 in a first period. The wireless power transmitter may detect an impedance change while applying the first power. For example, if a foreign object is recovered, an impedance change can be detected and the wireless power transmitter can determine that the foreign object has been recovered. Or if the foreign object is not recovered, the wireless power transmitter can not detect the impedance change, and the wireless power transmitter can determine that the foreign matter has not been recovered. If the foreign object is not recovered, the wireless power transmitter may output at least one of a lamp and an alarm to inform the user that the status of the current wireless power transmitter is an error condition. Accordingly, the wireless power transmitter may include an output for outputting at least one of a lamp and an alarm sound.

If it is determined that the foreign substance is not recovered (S515-N), the wireless power transmitter can maintain the latch failure mode (S513). On the other hand, if it is determined that the foreign substance is recovered (S515-Y), the wireless power transmitter can re-enter the power saving mode (S517). For example, the wireless power transmitter may apply the second power 651, 652 and the third power 661-665 of FIG.

As described above, the wireless power transmitter can enter the latch failure mode if foreign matter is placed, rather than a wireless power receiver. In addition, the wireless power transmitter can determine whether or not the foreign object is recovered based on the impedance change based on the power applied in the latch failure mode. That is, the latch failure mode entry condition in the embodiment of FIGS. 5 and 6 may be the arrangement of the foreign matter. On the other hand, the wireless power transmitter may have various latch failure mode entry conditions in addition to the arrangement of foreign matter. For example, a wireless power transmitter may be cross-connected to a deployed wireless power receiver and may enter the latch failure mode even in this case.

Accordingly, the wireless power transmitter is required to return to the initial state upon occurrence of a cross-connection, and the recovery of the wireless power receiver is required. The wireless power transmitter may set the crossing connection in which the wireless power receiver located on the other wireless power transmitter subscribes to the wireless power network as a latch failure mode entry condition. The operation of the wireless power transmitter in the event of an error including a cross connection will be described with reference to FIG.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a wireless power transmitter according to an embodiment of the present invention. The control method of FIG. 7 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 8 is a graph illustrating a time axis of the amount of power applied by the wireless power transmitter according to the embodiment of FIG.

The wireless power transmitter can start driving (S701). In addition, the wireless power transmitter may reset the initial setting (S703). The wireless power transmitter may enter a power saving mode (S705). Here, the power saving mode may be a period in which the wireless power transmitter applies different kinds of power having different amounts of power to the power transmission unit. For example, the wireless power transmitter may be a section that applies the second detected power 801,802 and the third detected power 811,812,813,814,815 in FIG. 8 to the power transmitter. Here, the wireless power transmitter may periodically apply the second detected powers 801 and 802 in the second period, and may apply the second detected powers 801 and 802 in the second period when the second detected powers 801 and 802 are applied. The wireless power transmitter may periodically apply the third detected power 811, 812, 813, 814, 815 in the third period, and apply the third detected power 811, 812, 813, 814, 815 in the third period. On the other hand, although the respective power values of the third detected powers 811, 812, 813, 814 and 815 are shown as being different, the power values of the third detected powers 811, 812, 813, 814 and 815 may be different or may be the same.

On the other hand, the second detected powers 801 and 802 may be power capable of driving the wireless power receiver. More specifically, the second detected power 801,802 may have an amount of power capable of driving the control portion and the communication portion of the wireless power receiver.

The wireless power transmitter may apply the second detected power 801,802 and the third detected power 811,812,813,814,815 to the power receiving unit in the second period and the third period, respectively. When a wireless power receiver is placed on a wireless power transmitter, the impedance seen at one point of the wireless power transmitter may change. The wireless power transmitter may detect an impedance change while the second detected power 801,802 and the third detected power 811,812,813,814,815 are applied. For example, the wireless power transmitter can detect that the impedance changes while applying the third detected power 815. [ Accordingly, the wireless power transmitter can detect an object (S707). If no object is detected (S707-N), the wireless power transmitter can maintain a power saving mode in which different types of power are periodically applied (S705).

On the other hand, if the impedance is changed and an object is detected (S807-Y), the wireless power transmitter can enter the low power mode (S809). Here, the low power mode is a mode in which the wireless power transmitter applies driving power having an amount of power capable of driving the control section and the communication section of the wireless power receiver. For example, in FIG. 8, the wireless power transmitter may apply the driving power 820 to the power transmitter. The wireless power receiver may receive the driving power 820 to drive the control unit and the communication unit. The wireless power receiver may perform communications based on a predetermined scheme with the wireless power transmitter based on the driving power 820. [ For example, a wireless power receiver may send and receive data required for authentication, and may subscribe to a wireless power network governed by the wireless power transmitter based thereon.

Thereafter, the wireless power transmitter may enter a power transmission mode for transmitting the charging power (S711). For example, the wireless power transmitter may apply charging power 821 as in FIG. 8, and the charging power may be transmitted to the wireless power receiver.

In the power transmission mode, the wireless power transmitter can determine whether an error has occurred. Here, the error may be the presence of a foreign object on the wireless power transmitter, cross-over, over voltage, over current, over temperature, and the like. The wireless power transmitter may include a sensing unit capable of measuring an over voltage, an over current, and an over temperature. For example, the wireless power transmitter can measure the voltage or current at the reference point and can determine that the measured voltage or current exceeds the threshold value, either an overvoltage or an overcurrent condition is met. Or the wireless power transmitter may include temperature sensing means and the temperature sensing means may measure the temperature of the reference point of the wireless power transmitter. If the temperature at the reference point exceeds the threshold, the wireless power transmitter may determine that the over temperature condition is met.

In the embodiment of FIG. 8, an error is shown in which a foreign substance is additionally disposed on the wireless power transmitter, but the error is not limited thereto, and the foreign matter may be arranged, crossed over, over voltage, over current, Those skilled in the art will readily understand that the wireless power transmitter operates in a similar fashion over temperature.

If no error occurs (S713-N), the wireless power transmitter can maintain the power transmission mode (S711). On the other hand, if an error occurs (S713-Y), the wireless power transmitter can enter the latch failure mode (S715). For example, the wireless power transmitter may apply the first powers 831 through 835 as shown in FIG. In addition, the wireless power transmitter may output an error indication including at least one of a lamp and an alarm during a latch failure mode. If it is determined that the foreign object or the wireless power receiver is not retrieved (S717-N), the wireless power transmitter can maintain the latch failure mode (S715). On the other hand, if it is determined that the foreign object or the wireless power receiver is recovered (S717-Y), the wireless power transmitter can re-enter the power saving mode (S719). For example, the wireless power transmitter may apply the second power 851, 852 and the third power 861 through 865 of FIG.

The operation in the case where an error occurs while the wireless power transmitter is transmitting the charging power has been described above. Hereinafter, the operation when a plurality of wireless power receivers receive the charging power on the wireless power transmitter will be described.

9 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a wireless power transmitter according to an embodiment of the present invention. The control method of FIG. 9 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a graph illustrating a time axis of the amount of power applied by the wireless power transmitter according to the embodiment of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 9, the wireless power transmitter may transmit the charging power to the first wireless power receiver (S901). In addition, the wireless power transmitter may additionally subscribe the second wireless power receiver to the wireless power network (S903). The wireless power transmitter may also transmit the charging power to the second wireless power receiver (S905). More specifically, the wireless power transmitter may apply a sum of the charging power required by the first wireless power receiver and the second wireless power receiver to the power receiving unit.

FIG. 10 shows an embodiment of steps S901 to S905. For example, the wireless power transmitter may maintain a power saving mode that applies the second detected power 1001,1002 and the third detected power 1011-1015. Thereafter, the wireless power transmitter may detect the first wireless power receiver and enter a low power mode that maintains the detected power 1020. Thereafter, the wireless power transmitter may enter a power transmission mode that applies a first charging power 1030. The wireless power transmitter may detect the second wireless power receiver and may subscribe the second wireless power receiver to the wireless power network. In addition, the wireless power transmitter may apply a second charging power 1040 having a total amount of power required by the first and second wireless power receivers.

Referring again to FIG. 9, the wireless power transmitter can detect the occurrence of an error while transmitting the charging power to both the first and second wireless power receivers (S905) (S907). Here, the error may be a foreign matter arrangement, a cross connection, an over voltage, an over current, an over temperature, etc., as described above. If no error occurs (S907-N), the wireless power transmitter can maintain the application of the second charging power 1040. [

On the other hand, if an error occurs (S907-Y), the wireless power transmitter can enter the latch failure mode (S909). For example, the wireless power transmitter may apply the first power (1051-1055) of FIG. 10 as a first period. The wireless power transmitter may determine whether both the first wireless power receiver and the second wireless power receiver are being retrieved (S911). For example, the wireless power transmitter may detect an impedance change during the application of the first power (1051-105). The wireless power transmitter may determine whether both the first wireless power receiver and the second wireless power receiver are retrieved based on whether the impedance returns to an initial value.

If it is determined that both the first wireless power receiver and the second wireless power receiver have been recovered (S911-Y), the wireless power transmitter may enter the power saving mode (S913). For example, the wireless power transmitter may apply the second detected powers 1061 and 1062 and the third detected powers 1071 to 1075 in the second period and the third period, respectively, as shown in FIG.

As described above, even when charging power is applied to at least one wireless power receiver, the wireless power transmitter can easily determine whether a wireless power receiver or foreign matter is recovered in the event of an error.

11 is a block diagram of a wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

The wireless power transmitter 1100 may include a communication unit 1100, a power amplifier (PA) 1120, and a resonator 1130. The wireless power receiver 1150 includes a communication unit 1151, an application processor (AP) 1152, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC) 1153, a wireless power integrated circuit An interface power management IC 1157, a resonator 1155, an interface power management IC 1157, a wired charge adapter 1158, and a battery 1158.

The communication unit 1100 can perform communication with the communication unit 1151 based on a predetermined method, for example, the BLE method. For example, the communication unit 1151 of the wireless power receiver 1150 may transmit a wireless power receiver dynamic (PRU Dynamic) signal having the data structure of Table 3 to the communication unit 1110 of the wireless power transmitter 1100. As described above, the wireless power receiver dynamic (PRU Dynamic) signal may include at least one of voltage information, current information, temperature information, and warning information of the wireless power receiver 1150.

Based on the received wireless power receiver dynamic (PRU Dynamic) signal, the output power value from power amplifier 1120 can be adjusted. For example, when overvoltage, overcurrent, and overtemperature are applied to the wireless power receiver 1150, the power value output from the power amplifier 1120 may be reduced. In addition, when the voltage or current of the wireless power receiver 1150 is less than a predetermined value, the power value output from the power amplifier 1120 may be increased.

The charging power from the resonator 1130 can be transmitted to the resonator 1155 wirelessly.

The wireless power integrated circuit 1154 can rectify and DC / DC convert the charging power received from the resonator 1155. The wireless power integrated circuit 1154 allows the converted power to drive the communication unit 1151 or to charge the battery 1159. [

On the other hand, the wire charging adapter 1158 may be connected to the wire charging terminal. The wired charging adapter 1158 can receive a wired charging terminal such as a 30-pin connector or a USB connector and can charge the battery 1159 by receiving power supplied from an external power source.

The interface power management integrated circuit 1157 can process the power applied from the wire charging terminal and output it to the battery 1159 and the power management integrated circuit 1153. [

The power management integrated circuit 1153 can manage power received wirelessly or wired, and power applied to each of the components of the wireless power receiver 1150. [ AP 1152 may control communication unit 1151 to receive power information from power management integrated circuit 1153 and to transmit a wireless power receiver dynamic (PRU Dynamic) signal to report it.

On the other hand, node 1156, which is connected to wireless power integrated circuit 1154, may also be coupled to wired charging adapter 1158. When a wired charging connector is connected to the wired charging adapter 1158, a predetermined voltage, for example, 5V, may be applied to the node 1156. [ The wireless power integrated circuit 1154 may monitor the voltage applied to the node 1156 to determine whether the wired charging adapter is enabled.

12A is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a wireless power receiver according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Wireless power receiver 1150 may wirelessly receive charging power from wireless power transmitter 1100 (S1201). The wireless power receiver 1150 can detect whether the wired charging terminal is connected to the wired charging adapter (S1203). For example, the wireless power receiver 1150 may determine whether the voltage applied to the rear end of the wired charging adapter is a preset voltage value, and determine whether the wired charging terminal is brought or not.

If it is determined that the wired charging terminal has been inserted (S1203-Y), the wireless power receiver 1150 can transmit a signal instructing the wired charging terminal to the wireless power transmitter 100 (S1205). For example, the wireless power receiver 1150 may send a wireless power receiver dynamic (PRU Dynamic) signal to the wireless power transmitter 1150 indicating TA detect (3) in the PRU alert field of Table 3. Or the wireless power receiver 1150 may send a signal to the wireless power transmitter 1150 as a signal that is separate from the wireless power receiver dynamic (PRU Dynamic) signal that directs the wired charging terminal. On the other hand, the wireless power receiver 1150 may disconnect the resonator 1157 to stop wireless charging.

12B is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a wireless power transmitter according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The wireless power transmitter 1100 may wirelessly transmit the charging power to the wireless power receiver 1150 (S1211). The wireless power transmitter 1100 may receive a signal from the wireless power receiver 1150 instructing the wired charging terminal to enter (S1213). When a signal for instructing the incoming of the wire charging terminal is received (S1213-Y), the wireless power transmitter 1100 can adjust the charging power amount (S1215). For example, the wireless power transmitter 1100 may control the charging power amount to 0 so that the charging power is not transmitted.

According to the above description, when the wireless power receiver 1150 performs wired charging, it is possible to prevent the situation where the wireless charging is stopped and the over-power is applied.

13 is a flowchart illustrating operations of a wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The wireless power transmitter 1100 may transmit a charge start command signal to the wireless power receiver 1150 (S1301). In response, the wireless power receiver 1150 may control the load switch to be turned on to perform wireless charging (S1302). The wireless power receiver 1150 transmits a wireless power receiver dynamic (PRU Dynamic) signal (S1303), and the wireless power transmitter 1100 receives and interprets a wireless power receiver dynamic (PRU Dynamic) signal (S1304). Accordingly, the wireless power transmitter 1100 can identify information such as the voltage, current, and temperature of the wireless power receiver 1150 or wireless charging environment change information such as wired charging terminal input.

On the other hand, the user can input the wired charging terminal into the wireless power receiver 1150, and the wireless power receiver 1150 can detect this (S1305). The wireless power receiver 1150 may determine whether wired or wireless power is provided (S1306). If neither wired nor wireless power is provided (S1306-N), the wireless power transmitter 1100 may enter a low power mode. The IFPM 1157 of the wireless power receiver 1150 releases the connection from the resonator 1155 to stop the wireless charging (S1308) .

The wireless power receiver 1150 can output the wired-charging-terminal detection signal to the communication unit 1151 (S1309), and the communication unit 1151 can transmit the wired-charging-terminal detection signal to the wireless power transmitter 1100. [ The wireless power transmitter 1100 may adjust the charging power accordingly (S1311). For example, the wireless power transmitter 1100 may adjust the charging power to zero to control the wireless charging to be interrupted.

The wireless power transmitter 1100 may direct the power ratio reception (S1312) and the wireless power transmitter 1100 may transmit the load switch off signal to the wireless power receiver 1150 (S1313). The wireless power receiver 1150 receives the load switch off signal and can control the load switch to the off state (S1314).

The wireless power receiver 1150 may also periodically transmit a wireless power receiver dynamic (PRU Dynamic) signal thereafter (S1315, S1317). The wireless power transmitter 1100 may receive and interpret the wireless power receiver dynamic (PRU Dynamic) signal (S1316).

On the other hand, the wireless power receiver 1150 can detect that the wired charging terminal is released (S1317). For example, the wireless power receiver 1150 may sense a change in the voltage applied to the rear end of the wired charging adapter 1158 to sense the release of the wired charging terminal inlet. The wireless power receiver 1150 may transmit the release detection signal of the wired charging terminal input to the wireless power transmitter 1100 (S1318). For example, the wireless power receiver 1150 may transmit a wireless power receiver dynamic (PRU Dynamic) signal or a wired charge terminal pull-in release detection signal as a sole signal. The wireless power transmitter 1100 may interpret the wireless power receiver dynamic (PRU Dynamic) signal or the sole signal to determine that the wire charging terminal entrance to the wireless power receiver 1150 is released (S1319).

The wireless power transmitter 1100 may send a load switch on signal to the wireless power receiver 1150 (S1320) and the wireless power receiver 1150 may receive the load switch on signal to control the load switch to the on state have. Meanwhile, the wireless power transmitter 1100 may re-adjust the charging power to perform wireless charging, and the wireless power receiver 1150 may control the load switch to be on-state to perform wireless charging.

In accordance with the above, the wireless power transmitter 1100 can grasp that the wired charging terminal is pulled in or out of the wireless power receiver 1150. The wireless power transmitter can adjust the charging power according to the incoming or outgoing wired charging terminal so that power wastage and over-powering of the wireless power receiver 1150 can be prevented.

14 is a block diagram of a communication unit and peripheral components of a wireless power receiver according to an embodiment of the present invention.

14, the communication unit 1151 of the wireless power receiver 1150 may include a RAM (RAM) 1161 and a ROM (ROM) The communication unit 1151 can perform communication with the wireless power transmitter 1100 based on a predetermined scheme, for example, a BLE scheme. Accordingly, a stack of a predetermined communication method, for example, a BLE stack, must be loaded in the RAM 1161 of the communication unit 1151. The communication unit 1151 receives the BLE stack from the AP 1152 and loads it into the RAM 1161. As described above, the communication unit 1151 can receive a stack of a predetermined communication method from the AP 1152 and load it into the RAM 1161 in the NSA (non-stand alone) mode.

On the other hand, the wireless power receiver 1150 may be placed on the wireless power transmitter 1100 after the battery 1159 is discharged. The wireless power receiver 1150 can not drive the AP 1152 because the battery 1159 is discharged.

The wireless power receiver 1150 may receive the beacon for power detection and may drive the communication unit 1151 of the wireless power receiver 1150. [ However, since the AP 1152 is not driven as described above, the communication unit 1151 can not receive a stack of a predetermined communication method from the AP 1161. [ The communication unit 1151 may store a stack of a predetermined communication method in the ROM 1162 and may perform communication with the wireless power transmitter 1100 using a stack of a predetermined communication method stored in the ROM 1162 . As described above, performing communication using the stack of the predetermined communication method stored in the ROM 1162 by the communication unit 1151 can be referred to as a stand alone mode.

15A is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a wireless power receiver according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The wireless power receiver 1150 can turn off the power by discharging the battery 1159 (S1501). The wireless power receiver 1150 can receive the first power capable of driving the communication unit 1151 from the wireless power transmitter 1100 (S1503), and can drive the communication unit 1151 using the first power. The wireless power receiver 1150 enters the SA mode and may load the BLE stack, for example, from the ROM (S1505). The communication unit 1151 of the wireless power receiver 1150 can communicate with the wireless power transmitter 1100 using the loaded BLE stack.

15B is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a wireless power receiver according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The wireless power receiver 1150 may operate in SA mode to perform wireless charging. Based on wireless charging performance, wireless power receiver 1150 may turn on battery 1159 and AP 1152 (S1511). The wireless power receiver 1150 may switch from the SA mode to the NSA mode (S1513). The wireless power receiver 1150 may transmit the mode change detection signal to the wireless power transmitter 1100 (S1515). The wireless power receiver 1150 may load the BLE stack from the AP 1152 (S1517) and resume communication with the wireless power transmitter 1100. [

15C is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a wireless power transmitter according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The wireless power transmitter 1100 may transmit the charging power to the wireless power receiver 1150 (S1521). The wireless power transmitter 1100 may receive a transition detection signal from the SA mode to the NSA mode from the wireless power receiver 1150 (S1523). The wireless power transmitter 1100 may wait for a predetermined waiting time (S1525). For example, the wireless power transmitter 1100 may be configured to exclude the wireless power receiver 1150 from the wireless power network if no signal is received from the wireless power receiver 1150 for one second. However, if the wireless power transmitter 1100 receives a switching detection signal from the SA mode to the NSA mode from the wireless power receiver 1150, the wireless power transmitter 1100 may not receive a signal from the wireless power receiver 1150 during a predetermined waiting time, Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > 1150 < / RTI >

The wireless power transmitter 1100 may communicate with the wireless power receiver 1150 again after a predetermined waiting time has elapsed (S1527).

In accordance with the foregoing, communication with the wireless power transmitter 1100 may be interrupted for a certain amount of time when the wireless power receiver 1150 switches from the SA mode to the NSA mode. However, the wireless power transmitter 1100 may be configured to receive the switching signal from the SA mode to the NSA mode and to transmit the wireless power receiver 1150 to the wireless power network 1150 even if no signal is received from the wireless power receiver 1150 for a predetermined waiting time. It may not be excluded. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of unintended errors caused by mode switching of the wireless power receiver.

As described above, the wireless power transmitter 1100 can grasp a wireless power transmission environment change such as mode switching, and accordingly, the wireless power receiver 1150 can be prevented from being excluded from the wireless power network.

16A and 16B are flowcharts of a method of controlling a wireless power receiver and a wireless power transmitter, respectively, according to embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 16A, the wireless power receiver 1150 can detect an error (S1601). Here, the error may mean that at least one of the over-current, over-voltage, and over-temperature has occurred in the wireless power receiver 1150. The wireless power receiver 1150 may send an error signal to the wireless power transmitter 1100 that an error has occurred (S1603).

The wireless power receiver 1150 may determine whether the error condition has been released (S1605). If it is determined that the error condition has been canceled (S1605-Y), the wireless power receiver 1150 can transmit a charge restart request signal to the wireless power transmitter 1100 (S1607). Wireless power receiver 1150 may receive charging power from wireless power transmitter 1100 and resume charging (S1609). Here, the charge restart request signal may be transmitted as a restart request (1) in the PRU alert field of the radio power receiver dynamic (PRU) dynamic signal of Table 3 described above. Or the charge restart request signal may be transmitted as a single signal.

Referring to FIG. 16B, the wireless power transmitter 1100 may transmit the charging power to the wireless power receiver 1150 (S1611). Here, it is assumed that the charging power transmitted by the wireless power transmitter 1100 to the wireless power receiver 1150 has a first power value. Meanwhile, the wireless power transmitter 1100 may receive an error signal from the wireless power receiver 1150 (S1613). If an error signal is received (S1613-Y), the wireless power transmitter 1100 can adjust the charging power value from the first power value to the second power value (S1615). Here, the second power value may be smaller than the first power value, and a charging power with a relatively low power value may be transmitted until the error situation is canceled.

Meanwhile, the wireless power transmitter 1100 may receive a charge restart request signal from the wireless power receiver 1150 (S1617). When the charging resume request signal is received (S1617-Y), the wireless power transmitter 1100 can readjust the charging power from the second power value to the first power value and transmit it to the wireless power receiver 1150. [ Accordingly, when the error condition is released, the charging power can be restored and transmitted again.

According to the above description, the wireless power transmitter 1100 can grasp a wireless power transmission environment change such as an error situation occurrence and an error situation release, and the wireless charging can be performed by adjusting the charging power value corresponding thereto.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is clearly understood that the same is by way of illustration and example only and is not to be taken by way of illustration, It goes without saying that the example can be variously changed. Accordingly, it is intended that the present invention cover the modifications and variations of this invention provided they come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. * * * * * Recently Added Patents

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A control method of a wireless power receiver for receiving a charging power from a wireless power transmitter to perform wireless charging,
Receiving the charging power from the wireless power transmitter;
Sensing a change in wireless charging environment;
Generating a signal indicating detection of a change in the wireless charging environment; And
And transmitting a signal to the wireless power transmitter indicating a detection of a change in the wireless charging environment. The method according to claim 1,
The step of generating a signal indicating the detection of the change of the wireless power charging environment is characterized by generating a dynamic signal in the Bluetooth low energy communication method or generating an alert signal Gt; of claim < / RTI > The method according to claim 1,
The step of sensing a change in the wireless charging environment may include detecting a wired charging terminal for wired charging of the wireless power receiver,
Wherein the signal indicating the detection of the change of the wireless charging environment is a signal for instructing the detection of the wired charging terminal. The method of claim 3,
Wherein the step of detecting the change of the wireless charging environment determines whether a predetermined voltage is applied to the rear end of the wired charging terminal and detects the introduction of the wired charging terminal. The method of claim 3,
Receiving a load switch off signal from the wireless power transmitter; And
Further comprising the step of controlling the load switch to be in the off state so that the charging power received from the wireless power transmitter is output to the battery of the wireless power receiver. The method of claim 3,
Sensing a withdrawal of the wired charging terminal; And
Further comprising transmitting to the wireless power transmitter a signal instructing to draw out the wired charging terminal. The method according to claim 6,
Wherein the step of detecting the drawing of the wire charging terminal determines whether a predetermined voltage is not applied to the rear end of the wire charging terminal and detects the drawing of the wire charging terminal. The method according to claim 6,
Receiving a load switch on signal from the wireless power transmitter; And
Further comprising the step of controlling the load switch to an on state. The method according to claim 1,
The step of sensing a change in the wireless charging environment comprises the steps of: loading a stack of the communication scheme of the wireless power receiver from a stand alone mode in which the communication unit of the wireless power receiver loads, (NSA) mode to a non-stand alone (NSA) mode. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the step of generating a signal indicating detection of a change in the wireless charging environment generates a signal indicating detection of the mode switching. The method according to claim 1,
Detecting an error condition of the wireless power receiver; And
And transmitting a signal reporting the sensed error condition to the wireless power transmitter. ≪ Desc / Clms Page number 22 > 12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the step of sensing a change in the wireless charging environment senses the release of the error condition. 13. The method of claim 12,
Wherein the step of generating a signal indicating detection of a change in the wireless charging environment generates a signal instructing the release of the error condition. A wireless power receiver for receiving a charging power from a wireless power transmitter to perform wireless charging,
A power receiver for receiving the charging power from the wireless power transmitter;
A control unit for detecting a change in the wireless charging environment and generating a signal indicating detection of a change in the wireless charging environment; And
And a communication unit for transmitting a signal to the wireless power transmitter indicating a detection of a change in the wireless charging environment. 15. The method of claim 14,
The step of generating a signal indicating the detection of the change of the wireless power charging environment is characterized by generating a dynamic signal in the Bluetooth low energy communication method or generating an alert signal Wireless power receiver. 15. The method of claim 14,
Further comprising a wired charging adapter for receiving a wired charging terminal for wired charging of the wireless power receiver,
Wherein the control unit generates a signal for instructing detection of the wired charging terminal when the wired charging terminal is detected to be inserted into the wired charging adapter. 17. The method of claim 16,
Wherein the control unit determines whether a predetermined voltage is applied to a rear end of the wired charging terminal, and detects the introduction of the wired charging terminal. 17. The method of claim 16,
A battery for storing power for operation of the wireless power receiver; And
Further comprising a load switch for allowing the charging power received from the wireless power transmitter to be output to the battery,
Wherein the control unit controls the load switch to an off state when a load switch off signal is received from the wireless power transmitter at the communication unit. 17. The method of claim 16,
Wherein the control unit controls the communication unit to detect a withdrawal of the wire charging terminal and to transmit a signal instructing withdrawal of the wire charging terminal to the radio power transmitter. 20. The method of claim 19,
Wherein the control unit determines whether a predetermined voltage is not applied to a rear end of the wired charging terminal, and detects the drawing of the wired charging terminal. 21. The method of claim 20,
Wherein the communication unit receives a load switch on signal from the wireless power transmitter,
Wherein the control unit controls the load switch to be in the ON state. 15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein the control unit comprises an application processor (AP) for controlling the operation of the wireless power receiver, wherein the control unit is adapted to switch from a stand alone mode in which the stack of the communication scheme of the wireless power receiver is loaded in the communication unit of the wireless power receiver, To a non-stand alone (NSA) mode loaded from an application processor (AP) of the power receiver. 23. The method of claim 22,
Wherein the controller generates a signal instructing detection of the mode change. 15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein the control unit detects the error condition of the wireless power receiver and controls the communication unit to transmit a signal reporting the detected error condition to the wireless power transmitter. 25. The method of claim 24,
And the control unit detects the release of the error condition. 26. The method of claim 25,
Wherein the control unit generates a signal instructing to cancel the error situation and controls the communication unit to transmit the signal to the wireless power transmitter. A method of controlling a wireless power transmitter that performs wireless charging to transmit charging power to a wireless power receiver,
Transmitting the charging power to the wireless power receiver;
Receiving a signal from the wireless power receiver indicating a detection of a change in a wireless charging environment; And
And controlling operation of the wireless power transmitter in response to a signal indicating detection of a change in the wireless charging environment. 28. The method of claim 27,
Wherein the signal indicating the detection of the change of the wireless power charging environment is a dynamic signal in an Bluetooth low energy communication method or an alert signal. 28. The method of claim 27,
Wherein the signal indicating the detection of the change of the wireless power charging environment is a signal for detecting the incoming of the wired charging terminal for wired charging of the wireless power receiver. 30. The method of claim 29,
Wherein controlling the operation of the wireless power transmitter in response to a signal indicating detection of a change in the wireless charging environment adjusts the magnitude of the charging power. 30. The method of claim 29,
Wherein controlling the operation of the wireless power transmitter comprises transmitting a load switch off signal to the wireless power receiver. 30. The method of claim 29,
Further comprising the step of receiving a signal from said wireless power receiver instructing to draw said wired charging terminal. 33. The method of claim 32,
Readjusting the size of the adjusted charge power and transmitting the read charge power to the wireless power receiver; And
≪ / RTI > further comprising transmitting a load switch on signal to the wireless power receiver. 28. The method of claim 27,
Wherein the signal indicating the detection of a change in the wireless power charging environment is transmitted from a stand alone mode in which the stack of the communication scheme of the wireless power receiver is loaded in the communication unit of the wireless power receiver, AP) to a non-stand alone (NSA) mode to be loaded. 35. The method of claim 34,
Wherein controlling the operation of the wireless power transmitter in response to a signal indicating detection of a change in the wireless charging environment comprises communicating a communication connection with the wireless power receiver at a predetermined time Wherein the control unit is configured to control the power of the wireless power transmitter. 28. The method of claim 27,
Receiving from the wireless power receiver a signal reporting an error condition sensed by the wireless power receiver; And
Further comprising adjusting the magnitude of the charging power in response to the error condition. 37. The method of claim 36,
Wherein the signal indicating the detection of the change of the wireless power charging environment is a signal for detecting the release of the error condition. 39. The method of claim 37,
Controlling the operation of the wireless power transmitter in response to a signal for instructing detection of the change of the wireless charging environment includes re-adjusting the size of the adjusted charging power and transmitting the adjusted charging power to the wireless power receiver Gt; of claim < / RTI > A wireless power transmitter for performing wireless charging to transmit charging power to a wireless power receiver,
A power transmitter for transmitting the charging power to the wireless power receiver;
A communication unit for receiving a signal from the wireless power receiver indicating a detection of a change in a wireless charging environment; And
And a controller for controlling operation of the wireless power transmitter in response to a signal indicating detection of a change in the wireless charging environment. 40. The method of claim 39,
Wherein the signal indicating detection of a change in the wireless power charging environment is a dynamic signal or an alert signal in a Bluetooth low energy communication scheme. 40. The method of claim 39,
Wherein the signal indicating the detection of the change of the wireless power charging environment is a signal for detecting the incoming of the wired charging terminal for wired charging of the wireless power receiver. 42. The method of claim 41,
Wherein the control unit adjusts the magnitude of the charging power applied to the power transmission unit. 42. The method of claim 41,
And the control unit transmits a load switch off signal to the wireless power receiver. 42. The method of claim 41,
Wherein the communication unit receives a signal from the wireless power receiver instructing to take out the wired charging terminal. 45. The method of claim 44,
The power transmission unit may readjust the size of the adjusted charging power and transmit it to the wireless power receiver,
And the communication unit transmits a load switch on signal to the wireless power receiver. 40. The method of claim 39,
Wherein the signal indicating the detection of a change in the wireless power charging environment is transmitted from a stand alone mode in which the stack of the communication scheme of the wireless power receiver is loaded in the communication unit of the wireless power receiver, AP) to a non-stand alone (NSA) mode for loading from the AP. 47. The method of claim 46,
Wherein the control unit controls the communication unit to maintain a communication connection with the wireless power receiver for a predetermined time even if no signal is received from the wireless power receiver. 40. The method of claim 39,
Wherein the communication unit receives a signal from the wireless power receiver reporting an error condition sensed by the wireless power receiver,
Wherein the controller adjusts the magnitude of the charge power applied to the power transmitter in response to the error condition. 49. The method of claim 48,
Wherein the signal indicating the detection of the change of the wireless power charging environment is a signal for detecting the release of the error condition. 50. The method of claim 49,
Wherein the control unit controls the power transmission unit to readjust the size of the adjusted charging power and to transmit the adjusted charging power to the wireless power receiver.

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