Apple's patent application aims for on-the-go recharging for the Apple iPad using the Smart Cover
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To pass the power into the tablet as effectively and efficiently as possible, the Apple iPad would have a receiver that would be coupled with the transmitter in the Smart Cover using the magnets in the latter to perfectly align the two. Charging wouldn't start until the flap is closed, covering the display. Another part of the application describes the table being able to automatically start seeking power from the Smart Cover when the slate is not plugged into an outlet.
The Smart Cover itself does need to be charged in order to power up the embedded batteries. But solar panels are also placed on the outside to collect energy while the user is out and about.
Besides having to add the necessary technology to the Smart Cover, the Apple iPad itself would need to be reconfigured to add the inductive charging circuitry mentioned in the patent, but not included in the current build of the device.
source: USPTO via AppleInsider
From Apple's patent for wireless charging using the Smart Cover Fullscreen
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11 Comments
1. 3SM.. posted on 14 Mar 2013, 06:25 7
Well this is actually a patent for Apple worth patenting.
2. lyndon420 posted on 14 Mar 2013, 06:47 3
Wow. No stupid shape patent. No patent for something that someone else already made. I'm genuinely impressed apple. Good job...this actually is innovative.
3. xperiaDROID (limited) 6 days ago posted on 14 Mar 2013, 06:54 3
This is interesting....., now this is what I call INNOVATION.
11. ZeroCide posted on 14 Mar 2013, 12:43 0
Not sure this is innovation. solar charge covers already exist in the market, and wireless charging can be found in in Nokia and samsung phones. Putting these two things together is not quite innovation.
The Ipad as it is now cannot wireless charge. but the Nokia and samsung phones can. If someone made a solar charge cover with Qi tech for the Galaxy S3 it could do it now.
Oh and typical Apple patent stuff that already exists.
4. faisolbauuz posted on 14 Mar 2013, 07:02 0
Cool but i cant imagine how expensive that thing maybe 99$ ? Considering its apple we talking about
5. dmat3889 posted on 14 Mar 2013, 07:05 2
Im guessing they realized nobody had the patent on a tablet case that has an induction charger built in. Wonder if they will sue energizer for making one when that happens since they have previously made them for the some iphones.
Maybe this will get the ball rolling on adding this to more products than having to use a stand like some tablets have. And they have the patent for that too.....run HP run
7. InspectorGadget80 posted on 14 Mar 2013, 07:56 1
That does it no more stupid patents from apple
8. dragonscourgex posted on 14 Mar 2013, 08:25 1
I think I agree with the other comments...I am actually impress with this. This is a new way to do something....a.k.a innovation. Not just already existing tech with a new name :).
9. rusticguy posted on 14 Mar 2013, 11:15 0
Hmmm how about patenting charging using the WIFI signals ... ... hey run to USPTO :D
