Wireless Battery Charging by Adaptive Inductive Coupling
Navy SBIR FY2008.2
Sol No.: |
Navy SBIR FY2008.2 |
Topic No.: |
N08-108 |
Topic Title: |
Wireless Battery Charging by Adaptive Inductive Coupling |
Proposal No.: |
N082-108-0088 |
Firm: |
Physical Optics Corporation Photonic Systems Division
20600 Gramercy Place, Bldg. 100
Torrance, California 90501 |
Contact: |
Kevin Degrood |
Phone: |
(310) 320-3088 |
Web Site: |
www.poc.com |
Abstract: |
In response to the Navy need for wireless battery charging methods for distributed electronic equipment worn or carried by the soldier, Physical Optics Corporation (POC) proposes to develop a novel wireless battery charging system using inductive coupling. Called the Battery Inductive Coupling Adaptive Recharger (BICAR) system, it incorporates such innovations as adaptive inductive coupling, a magnetomechanical-adaptive receiver module, advanced power management, algorithms, and a graphical user interface to remotely recharge batteries. The GUI profiles a given alternating power source conversion for a given battery, in terms of power and voltage, including its aging stage. The BICAR operates over wide electromagnetic frequency (60-400 Hz) and voltage ranges. It recharges typical Marine Corps devices such as the mounted thermal weapons scope. In Phase I, POC will construct a preliminary BICAR prototype and demonstrate the feasibility of the concept. By the end of Phase II, a BICAR prototype at TRL-5 will be demonstrated to the Navy. |
Benefits: |
Products offering adaptive inductive coupling offer benefits in market niches that require battery recharging in safe, user-friendly conditions (avoiding short circuits, connector failures, and other electricity risks). With some adaptations, it can be applied even in consumer markets, such as in easy and risk-free recharging of car batteries. |
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