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JP-7855692-B2 - Transmitter module and method for radio frequency charging

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Inventors

  • アル‐アミン， モハメッド

Assignees

  • ニコベンチャーズ トレーディング リミテッド

Dates

Publication Date
20260508
Application Date
20221208
Priority Date
20211209

Claims (17)

  1. A transmitter module comprising a signal generator, an antenna, and a proximity sensor, The signal generator is configured to generate radio frequency signals to be transmitted by the antenna to a plurality of devices for radio frequency charging, one or more of the devices for charging being an aerosol supply device. The aforementioned antenna, A directional antenna provides a radio frequency signal to one or more defined regions, where one or more of the defined regions are based on the location of an identified device for charging. A transmitter module in which the proximity sensor is configured to detect the presence of one or more devices for charging in the vicinity of the transmitter module and to output a signal indicating the presence of the devices for use in triggering the transmission of the radio frequency signal.
  2. The transmitter module according to claim 1, wherein one or more of the defined regions are predetermined.
  3. A transmitter module according to any one of claims 1 to 2, further comprising a communication module for communicating with the plurality of devices for radio frequency charging.
  4. The transmitter module according to claim 3, wherein the communication module is configured to communicate with the plurality of devices for radio frequency charging using one or more of radio frequency signals, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.
  5. The transmitter module according to claim 4, wherein the antenna is configured to transmit a radio frequency signal for radio frequency charging and to transmit and/or receive data from one or more of the devices.
  6. The transmitter module according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a detection unit for determining the presence of one or more of the plurality of devices for charging within a range adjacent to the transmitter module.
  7. The transmitter module according to claim 6, wherein the detection unit is configured to determine the position of one or more of the plurality of devices for charging the transmitter module.
  8. The transmitter module according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a multiplexing configuration configured to provide radio frequency signals to different defined regions over different time periods.
  9. The transmitter module according to claim 8, wherein the multiplexing configuration is configured to prioritize one or more of the defined regions by controlling the duration of the time period.
  10. A method implemented by a transmitter module for charging multiple devices using radio frequency signals, The steps include using a proximity sensor to detect the presence of one or more devices for charging in the vicinity of the transmitter module, The steps include using the proximity sensor to output a signal indicating the presence of the device for use in triggering the transmission of the radio frequency signal, The steps include generating a radio frequency signal for transmission by the antenna of the transmitter module, A step of transmitting the radio frequency signal via a directional antenna to one or more defined regions, wherein one or more of the defined regions are based on the location of an identified device for charging; Methods that include...
  11. The method according to claim 10, wherein one or more of the defined regions are predetermined.
  12. The method according to claim 10, further comprising the step of communicating with the plurality of devices for charging using a communication module.
  13. The method according to claim 10, further comprising the step of using a detection unit to determine the location of one or more of the plurality of devices for charging the transmitter module.
  14. The method according to claim 10, further comprising the step of using a control module to identify at least one of the plurality of devices for radio frequency charging.
  15. The method according to claim 10, further comprising the step of providing radio frequency signals to different defined regions at different time periods using a multiplexing configuration.
  16. The method according to claim 15, further comprising the step of prioritizing one or more of the defined regions by controlling the duration of the time period.
  17. A computer program comprising instructions for causing a device to perform the method according to any one of claims 10 to 16.

Description

This specification relates, for example, to device charging for charging an aerosol supply device using radio frequency signals. background Smoking articles such as cigarettes and cigars produce tobacco smoke by burning tobacco during use. Attempts have been made to provide alternatives to these articles by creating products that release compounds without combustion. For example, tobacco heating devices form aerosols by heating an aerosol-supplying substrate, such as tobacco, rather than burning the substrate. Further development in this field is still needed. overview In a first aspect, this specification describes a transmitter module comprising a signal generator and an antenna. The signal generator is configured to generate radio frequency signals for transmission by the antenna to a plurality of devices for radio frequency charging, one or more of which are aerosol supply devices, and the antenna comprises an omnidirectional antenna for broadcasting radio frequency signals to an area in the vicinity of the transmitter module, and/or a directional antenna for providing radio frequency signals to one or more defined areas. One or more of the defined regions may be predetermined. Alternatively or in addition, one or more of the defined regions may be based on the location of an identified device for charging. The transmitter module may further include a sensor configured to detect the presence of one or more devices for charging in the vicinity of the transmitter module and to output a signal indicating the presence of the devices for use in triggering the transmission of the radio frequency signal. The transmitter module may further comprise a communication module for communicating with multiple devices for radio frequency charging. The communication module may be configured to communicate with the multiple devices for radio frequency charging using one or more of the following: radio frequency signals, Bluetooth®, and Wi-Fi. The antenna may be configured to broadcast radio frequency signals for radio frequency charging and to transmit and/or receive data from one or more of the aforementioned devices. The transmitter module may further include a detection unit for determining the presence of one or more of several charging devices within a range close to the transmitter module. The detection unit may be configured to determine the location of one or more of the several charging devices relative to the transmitter module. The transmitter module may further comprise a multiplexing configuration configured to provide radio frequency signals to different defined regions over different time periods. The multiplexing configuration may be configured to prioritize one or more of the defined regions by controlling the duration of the time periods. In a second aspect, this specification describes a method for charging multiple devices with a radio frequency signal, comprising the steps of: generating a radio frequency signal for transmission by an antenna of a transmitter module; broadcasting the radio frequency signal to an area near the transmitter module via an omnidirectional antenna; and/or transmitting the radio frequency signal to one or more defined areas via a directional antenna. One or more of the defined areas may be predetermined. Alternatively or in addition, one or more of the defined areas may be based on the location of the identified device for charging. The method may further include the step of using a communication module to communicate with multiple devices for charging. The method may further include the step of using a detection unit to determine the location of one or more of several devices for charging the transmitter module. The method may further include the step of using an identification module to identify at least one of several devices for radio frequency charging. The method may further include the step of providing radio frequency signals to different defined regions at different time periods using a multiplexing configuration. The method may further include the step of prioritizing one or more of the defined regions by controlling the duration of the time periods. In a third aspect, this specification describes a computer program that includes instructions for causing an apparatus to perform the method described above with reference to the second aspect. Here, an exemplary embodiment will be described as a mere example, with reference to the following schematic diagram. This is a block diagram of a non-combustible aerosol supply device according to an exemplary embodiment. This is a block diagram of a system according to an exemplary embodiment. This is a block diagram of a transmitter module according to an exemplary embodiment. This is a block diagram of a system according to an exemplary embodiment. This is a flowchart showing an algorithm according to an exemplary embodiment. This is a flowchart showing an algorithm according to an exemplary embodiment. This is a block diag