WIRELESS POWER TRADING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Abstract

An energy trading system and method is provided. [Solution] The system includes a distributed blockchain application that facilitates wireless electricity transactions between a buyer and a supplier, the blockchain application including at least one blockchain ledger and a two-part blockchain currency for wireless electricity including a first currency and a second currency, a trust server that stores the two-part currency and fiat currency, and a first server, the first server receiving the fiat currency from a buyer trading device in a first transaction recorded in the at least one blockchain ledger and exchanging the fiat currency for the two-part currency from the trust server, the first currency being provided to the buyer trading device and the second currency being held by the first server.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The embodiments disclosed herein relate to systems, methods, and devices for power trading, and in particular, for trading of wireless power, data, and / or information using blockchain. [Background technology]

[0002] Space-based high altitude solar power generation and transmission is a promising technology that can effectively meet growing energy demands and provide a safe, clean, and inexhaustible source of electrical energy. Generating solar power in space has advantages over generating solar power on Earth. These advantages may include, for example, collecting solar power directly from the Sun without obstacles such as atmospheric losses and weather; collecting solar power for longer periods of time than on Earth or at any time depending on the location of the power generating satellite; collecting solar power from multiple orbits at any time; and the ability to transmit power to and from receiving stations.

[0003] Because space-based solar power represents a potential global power solution, there is a need for systems and methods for facilitating global space-based solar power trading. Summary of the Invention

[0004] According to one aspect, the present application describes a wireless power trading system. In another aspect of the system, the system includes a distributed blockchain application that facilitates wireless power transactions between a buyer and a supplier, the blockchain application including at least one blockchain ledger and one or more servers to facilitate recording and transmission of the wireless power transactions, where the servers mediate the wireless power transactions through a digital exchange of currency based on the generation and usage of electricity.

[0005] In another aspect of the system, the system further includes a two-part wireless-powered blockchain currency, the two-part currency including a first currency and a second currency.

[0006] In another aspect of the system, the one or more servers include a trust server that stores the two-part currency and a fiat currency, where a first server receives the fiat currency from a buyer trading device in a first transaction recorded in the at least one blockchain ledger and exchanges the fiat currency for the two-part currency from the trust server, where the first currency is provided to the buyer trading device and the second currency is held by the first server.

[0007] In another aspect of the system, the system as described in claim 1 further includes at least one wireless power supplier device for receiving and storing power, from which at least one wireless power buyer device can receive power.

[0008] In another aspect of the system, the buyer exchanges the first currency for power from at least one wireless power supplier in a second transaction recorded on the at least one blockchain ledger.

[0009] In another aspect of the system, the at least one wireless power supplier device and the first server combine the first currency with a second currency provided to the trust server in exchange for fiat currency in a third transaction recorded on the at least one blockchain ledger, the fiat currency being provided by the first server to the wireless power supplier device in a transaction recorded on the at least one blockchain ledger.

[0010] In another aspect of the system, the system further includes at least one wireless power transmitter for transmitting power.

[0011] In another aspect of the system, the system further includes a plurality of at least semi-autonomous aerial, satellite, or ground-based devices configured as mobile power transmitting and / or receiving stations. The plurality of at least semi-autonomous aerial, satellite, or ground-based devices are configured as mobile power transmitting and / or receiving stations through which the aerial system can guide, steer, beam ride, and recharge point-to-point. The plurality of at least semi-autonomous aerial, satellite, or ground-based devices are configured to transmit and receive power and data to and from the ground-based and / or underwater-based systems, and act as a power and data hub, coupled to a plurality of tethers to further distribute the power and / or data. The plurality of aerial, satellite, and ground-based devices are at least three, and the aerial, satellite, and ground-based devices are configured to transmit and receive quantum entangled laser beams to exchange information, and the aerial, satellite, and ground-based devices are arranged in an equilateral or near equilateral triangle. Quantum entanglement may enable secure and simultaneous communication between the devices so configured and arranged.

[0012] In another aspect of the system, the at least one power transmitter includes at least one solar power satellite.

[0013] In another aspect of the system, the system further includes a plurality of retrodirective antenna arrays for wireless power transfer by a base station for transmitting and receiving power and / or data.

[0014] In another aspect of the system, the at least one wireless power transmitter transmits data.

[0015] In another aspect of the system, the at least one blockchain ledger includes at least one public blockchain and at least one private blockchain.

[0016] In another aspect, the present application describes a wireless power trading method, in another aspect of the method, the method includes transmitting electromagnetic radiation from at least one solar power satellite to at least one receiving station, and processing a purchase of power from a supplier trading device by a buyer trading device.

[0017] In another aspect of the method, there is a plurality of at least three aircraft, satellites, or ground-based devices that serve as receiving stations where the aircraft system can guide, steer, beam ride, and recharge point-to-point. The plurality of at least semi-autonomous aircraft, satellites, or ground-based devices are configured to transmit and receive power and data to and from the ground-based and / or underwater-based systems, and serve as a power and data hub, coupled to a plurality of tethers to further distribute the power and / or data. The plurality of at least semi-autonomous aircraft systems, satellite systems, and ground-based devices are at least three, and the aircraft, satellites, and ground-based devices are configured to transmit and receive quantum entangled laser beams to exchange information. The aircraft, satellites, and ground-based devices are arranged in an equilateral or near equilateral triangle. Quantum entanglement may enable secure and simultaneous communication between the satellites so configured and arranged.

[0018] In another aspect of the method, the method further includes processing a purchase of a first currency of the two-part currency by the buyer transaction device, the two-part currency including the first currency and a second currency.

[0019] In another aspect of the method, the purchasing step includes: transferring fiat currency by a buyer trading device to a first server; transferring the fiat currency by the first server to a trust server; receiving a two-part currency including the first currency and the second currency from a trust by the first entity; and transferring the first currency by the first server to the buyer trading device.

[0020] In another aspect of the method, the method further includes recording a first transaction on the public blockchain, the first transaction including a transfer of fiat currency by the buyer trading device to the first server and a transfer of the first currency by the first server to the buyer trading device.

[0021] In another aspect of the method, the purchasing step includes transferring the first currency by the buyer trading device to the supplier trading device; and transferring power from the at least one wireless power supplier device to the at least one wireless power buyer device.

[0022] In another aspect of the method, the purchasing step includes recording a second transaction on a public blockchain, the second transaction including a transfer of the first currency by the buyer trading device to the supplier trading device and a transfer of power by the at least one wireless power supplier device to the at least one wireless power buyer device.

[0023] In another aspect of the method, the purchasing step includes aggregating, by the supplier trading device and the first server, the first currency and the second currency into a two-part currency, and forwarding, by the first server, the two-part currency to a trust server.

[0024] In another aspect of the method, the purchasing step includes recording a third transaction on a public blockchain, the third transaction including a transfer of the two-part currency by the first server to a trust server; transferring the fiat currency by the trust server to the first server; and transferring the fiat currency by the first server to a supplier device.

[0025] In another aspect of the method, the purchasing step includes recording a fourth transaction on the private blockchain, the fourth transaction including a transfer of fiat currency by the first server to the supplier transaction device.

[0026] In another aspect, the present application describes a wireless energy transfer system. The system includes a decentralized blockchain application that facilitates wireless energy transfer between a receiver and a transmitter. The blockchain application includes at least one blockchain ledger. A first server receives a request for wireless energy from a receiver, the request being recorded in the at least one blockchain ledger, and the server facilitates the transfer of wireless energy from the transmitter to the receiver.

[0027] In another aspect of the system, the system further includes at least one wireless power supplier device for receiving and storing power, from which the at least one wireless power buyer device can receive power.

[0028] In another aspect of the system, the transmitter exchanges the first currency for power from at least one wireless power supplier in a second transaction recorded on the at least one blockchain ledger.

[0029] In another aspect of the system, the system further includes a quantum-safe blockchain network for wireless power transfer with multiple nodes for transmitting and receiving power, data, and / or information.

[0030] In another aspect of the system, the system includes a plurality of at least semi-autonomous aircraft, satellites, or ground-based devices configured as mobile power transmitting and / or power receiving stations that the aircraft system can guide, steer, beam ride, and recharge from point to point. The plurality of at least semi-autonomous aircraft, satellites, or ground-based devices are configured to transmit and receive power and data to and from the ground-based and / or underwater-based systems, and act as a power and data hub, coupled to a plurality of tethers to further distribute the power and / or data. The plurality of aircraft, satellites, and ground-based devices are at least three in number, and the aircraft, satellites, and ground-based devices are configured to transmit and receive quantum entangled laser beams to exchange information, and the aircraft, satellites, and ground-based devices are arranged in an equilateral or near equilateral triangle. Quantum entanglement may enable secure and simultaneous communication between the satellites so configured and arranged.

[0031] In another aspect, the present application describes a wireless data transfer and communication system that relies on the principles of quantum entanglement. In one embodiment, quantum entanglement occurs between a group of satellites. The group is arranged as close as possible to an equilateral triangle. A first satellite transmits an entangled beam (e.g., a laser beam) of several bits to a second satellite. The second satellite transmits the beam to a third satellite. The third satellite continues to transmit back to the first satellite. More specifically, the first satellite polarizes a sequence towards the second satellite. The second satellite receives the sequence with each bit inverted. The second satellite polarizes the sequence again and transmits the sequence to the third satellite. The third satellite receives the signal with each bit inverted. The third satellite polarizes and transmits the signal to the first satellite. Using such a triangular formation and entangled beams, the system advantageously enables real-time communication at nearly any distance.

[0032] Other aspects and features will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon review of the following description of several exemplary embodiments. The drawings included herein are intended to illustrate various examples of the articles, methods, and apparatus herein. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0033] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a general-purpose computing device that may be used in one embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a network system including a blockchain for facilitating wireless power trading, according to one embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a solar-based space-based power generation and transmission system according to one embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of wireless power trading between a buyer and a power supplier according to one embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of wireless power or data transfer between a receiver and a supplier according to one embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a server in a computer system for wireless power trading according to one embodiment. [Figure 7] 1 is a flowchart of a method for creating and approving wireless power contracts using blockchain, according to one embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a business consortium for a wireless power transfer system according to one embodiment. [Figure 9] 4 is a flow chart of a method for requesting and receiving power / data from a transmitter by a receiver according to one embodiment. [Figure 10A] 1 is a block diagram of a system for wireless data transfer and communication according to one embodiment. [Figure 10B] FIG. 10B is a selection of the block diagram of FIG. 10A for a more detailed representation of the quantum entanglement paradigm, according to one embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0034] Various devices or processes are described below to provide examples of each claimed embodiment. The embodiments described below are not intended to limit the claimed embodiments, which may cover processes or devices different from those described below. The claimed embodiments are not limited to devices or processes having all the features of any one device or process described below, or to features common to multiple or all of the devices described below.

[0035] One or more of the systems described herein can be implemented in a computer program running on a programmable computer, each of which comprises at least one processor, a data storage system (including volatile and non-volatile memory and / or storage elements), at least one input device, and at least one output device. For example, but not limited to, a programmable computer can be a programmable logic unit, a mainframe computer, a server, and a personal computer, a cloud-based program or system, a laptop, a personal data assistant, a mobile phone, a smartphone, or a tablet device.

[0036] Each program is preferably implemented in a high level procedural or object-oriented programming and / or scripting language to communicate with a computer system. However, if desired, the programs can be implemented in assembly or machine language. In either case, the language may be a compiled or interpreted language. Each such computer program is preferably stored on a general-purpose or special-purpose programmable computer-readable storage medium or device for configuring and operating a computer when the storage medium or device is read by a computer to perform the procedures described herein.

[0037] A description of an embodiment having several components in communication with each other does not imply that all such components are required, rather a variety of optional components have been described to illustrate the wide variety of possible embodiments of the present invention.

[0038] Additionally, although process steps, method steps, algorithms, and the like may be described (in this disclosure and / or claims) in a sequential order, such processes, methods, and algorithms may be configured to function in an alternating order. In other words, the order or sequence of steps that may be described does not necessarily indicate a requirement that the steps be performed in that order. Steps of processes described herein may be performed in any order that is practical. Additionally, some steps may be performed simultaneously.

[0039] Where a single device or article is described herein, it will be readily apparent that multiple devices / articles (whether they cooperate or not) can be used in place of the single device / article. Similarly, where multiple devices or articles are described herein (whether they cooperate or not), it will be readily apparent that a single device / article can be used in place of the multiple devices or articles.

[0040] Described below is a system for establishing and maintaining a record of energy storage and usage transactions of space-based energy. The transaction records are maintained by a blockchain system. The system utilizes new currency units generated by the production of energy, the transmission of electricity, data and / or information, the transfer of value and / or the storage of energy, data and information.

[0041] The system may operate globally on a distributed network, meaning that it is not overseen or controlled by a single country or a specific group of countries.

[0042] The system includes a "transaction contract," which is a trading agreement that establishes ownership of the transferred energy. The transferred energy may be used or stored by the recipient. The trading agreement may include payment from the recipient to the energy transferor in exchange for the received energy.

[0043] The system covers energy that can be generated, used, and stored on Earth and in space. The system can facilitate the transfer of energy and / or data from point to point on Earth, e.g., ground to ground, ground to air, air to ground, ground to water, water to ground, air to air, air to water, water to air, or water to water. The system can facilitate the transfer of energy and / or data from Earth to space (spacecraft, satellite), space to Earth, space to space, Earth to celestial body (Moon, Mars, asteroid, etc.), celestial body to Earth, space to celestial body, or celestial body to space.

[0044] The value of energy is a key component of the global valuation system. Thus, a currency based on the production, use, and storage of usable energy may have a stronger foothold in international trade than existing systems. Advantageously, using the systems and methods of the present disclosure, as more energy is produced, including new green energy, more currency may be put into circulation. As currency is removed through use, a deficit may be created, encouraging further production of energy.

[0045] The system can be used for transactions involving the transfer of energy in the form of wireless power, data or information. Advantageously, the system can transfer this power, data or information simultaneously or separately as desired.

[0046] Use cases for the system include the above embodiments of delivering power and / or data to mobile fleets (cars, boats, trains, planes, spacecraft, drones, satellites, etc.), powering Internet of Things (IoT) devices, collecting data from sensors, power and / or data distribution in smart cities, and trading for distributed power generation and information on Earth and in space.

[0047] 1 shows a simplified block diagram of components of a device 1000, such as a mobile device or portable electronic device. The device 1000 includes multiple components, such as a processor 1020 that controls the operation of the device 1000. Communication functions, including data communications, voice communications, or both, may be performed via a communications subsystem 1040. Data received by the device 1000 may be decompressed and decoded by a decoder 1060. The communications subsystem 1040 may receive messages from and transmit messages to a wireless network 1500.

[0048] The wireless network 1500 may be any type of wireless network, including, but not limited to, a data-centric wireless network, a voice-centric wireless network, and a dual-mode network that supports both voice and data communications.

[0049] The device 1000 can be a battery-powered device and includes a battery interface 1420 for receiving one or more rechargeable batteries 1440 as shown.

[0050] The processor 1020 interacts with additional subsystems such as random access memory (RAM) 108, flash memory 1100, a display 1120 (e.g., a touch-sensitive overlay 1140 connected to an electronic controller 1160 which together form a touch-sensitive display 1180), an actuator assembly 1200, one or more optional force sensors 1220, an auxiliary input / output (I / O) subsystem 1240, a data port 1260, a speaker 1280, a microphone 1300, a short-range communication system 1320, and an other device subsystem 1340.

[0051] In some embodiments, user interaction with the graphical user interface may be performed via touch-sensitive overlay 1140. Processor 1020 may interact with touch-sensitive overlay 1140 via electronic controller 1160. Information such as text, characters, symbols, images, icons, and other items that may be displayed or rendered on the portable electronic device generated by processor 102 may be displayed on touch-sensitive display 118. Additionally, user interaction may be performed in a mixed reality environment.

[0052] The processor 1020 may interact with an accelerometer 1360, as shown in Figure 1. The accelerometer 1360 may be utilized to detect the direction of gravity or a reaction force induced by gravity.

[0053] To identify a subscriber for network access according to this embodiment, device 1000 may use a subscriber identity module or removable user identity module (SIM / RUIM) card 1380 inserted into SIM / RUIM interface 1400 for communication with a network (such as wireless network 1500). Alternatively, the user identity information may be programmed into flash memory 1100 or implemented using other techniques.

[0054] Device 1000 also includes an operating system 1460 and software components 1480 that are executed by processor 1020 and may be stored in persistent data storage, such as flash memory 1100. Additional applications may be loaded into device 1000 via wireless network 1500, auxiliary I / O subsystem 1240, data port 1260, short-range communications subsystem 1320, or any other suitable device subsystem 1340.

[0055] For example, during use, received signals such as text messages, email messages, web page downloads, or other data may be processed by the communications subsystem 1040 and input to the processor 1020. The processor 1020 then processes the received signals and outputs them to the display 1120 or alternatively to the auxiliary I / O subsystem 1240. Subscribers may compose data items such as, for example, email messages that may be transmitted over the wireless network 1500 via the communications subsystem 1040.

[0056] For voice communication, the overall operation of the portable electronic device 1000 may be similar: the speaker 128 may output audible information converted from an electrical signal, and the microphone 1300 may convert the audible information into an electrical signal for processing.

[0057] The device 1000 may be used by a buyer, supplier, receiver, or transmitter in a wireless power transmission transaction or transfer.

[0058] 2 shows a block diagram of a wireless power trading system 200 according to one embodiment. Wireless power is energy that is wirelessly transmitted and used to run devices. The system 200 includes a server platform 202 that communicates with a network of multiple buyer trading devices 204, multiple supplier trading devices 206, and a blockchain computer 208 via a network 210.

[0059] The buyer trading device 204 and the supplier trading device 206 may be a desktop computer, a notebook computer, a tablet, a PDA, a smartphone, or another computing device (similar to device 1000 of FIG. 1). The devices 204 and 206 may include a connection to the server platform 202, such as a wired or wireless connection to the Internet. In some cases, the server platform 202 may include multiple servers or other types of computers or telecommunications networks.

[0060] The devices 204 and 206 may include one or more of a memory, a secondary storage device, a processor, an input device, a display device, and an output device. The memory may include a random access memory (RAM) or a similar type of memory. The memory may also store one or more applications for execution by the processor. The applications may correspond to software modules that include computer-executable instructions for performing the processing of the functions described below. The secondary storage devices include hard disk drives, floppy disk drives, CD drives, DVD drives, Blu-ray drives, or other types of non-volatile data storage. The processor may execute the applications, computer-readable instructions, or programs.

[0061] The applications, computer readable instructions or programs may be stored in memory or secondary storage or may be received from the Internet or other server platform 202. The input devices may include any device for inputting information to the devices 204 and 206. For example, the input devices are keyboards, keypads, cursor control devices, touch screens, cameras, or microphones. The display devices may include any type of device for presenting visual information. For example, the display devices may be computer monitors, flat screen displays, projectors, or display panels. The output devices may include any type of device for displaying hard copies of information, such as, for example, printers. The output devices may include other types of output devices, such as, for example, speakers. In some cases, the devices 204 and 206 may include any one or more of processors, applications, software modules, second storage devices, network connections, input devices, output devices, and display devices.

[0062] While devices 204 and 206 are described with various components, those skilled in the art will appreciate that devices 204 and 206 may, in some cases, include fewer, additional, or different components. Additionally, while aspects of the implementation of devices 204 and 206 may be described as being stored in memory, those skilled in the art will appreciate that these aspects may also be stored in or read from other types of computer program products or computer readable media, such as secondary storage devices including hard disks, floppy disks, CDs, DVDs, carrier waves from the Internet or other networks, or other forms of RAM or ROM. A computer readable medium may include instructions for controlling devices 204 and 206 and / or processors to perform particular methods.

[0063] In the following description, the buyer trading device 204 and the supplier trading device 206 are described as performing certain operations. It will be understood that any one or more of these devices may perform the operations automatically or in response to interaction by a user of the device. That is, a user of the device may manipulate one or more input devices (e.g., a touch screen, a mouse, a button, or gesture-based interaction) to cause the device to perform the described operations. In many cases, this aspect may not be described below, but it will be understood that.

[0064] As an example, it is described below that devices 204 and 206 can transmit information to the server platform 202. For example, a buyer using the buyer trading device 204 can operate one or more input devices (e.g., a mouse and keyboard) to interact with a user interface displayed on a display of the buyer trading device 204. In general, the device can receive the user interface (e.g., in the form of a web page) from the server platform 202. Alternatively, or in addition, the user interface can be stored locally on the device (e.g., a web page or mobile application cache).

[0065] The server platform 202 may be configured to receive a plurality of pieces of information from each of a plurality of buyer trading devices 204 and supplier trading devices 206. In general, the information may include an identifier for identifying at least the buyer or supplier. For example, the information may include one or more of a username, an email address, a password, or a social media handle.

[0066] In response to receiving the information, the server platform 202 may store the information in a storage database. In general, the storage database may be any suitable storage device, such as a hard disk drive, solid state drive, memory card, or disk (CD, DVD, Blu-ray, etc.). The storage database may also be locally connected to the server platform 202. In some cases, the storage database may be located remotely from the server platform 202 and accessible to the server platform 202, for example, over a network. In some cases, the storage database may constitute one or more storage devices located at a networked cloud storage provider.

[0067] A buyer trading device 204 may be associated with a buyer account. Similarly, a supplier trading device 206 may be associated with a supplier account. Any suitable mechanism for associating a device with an account is expressly contemplated. In some cases, a device may be associated with an account by sending credentials (e.g., a cookie, login, or password, etc.) to the server platform 202. The server platform 202 may validate the credentials (e.g., determine that the received password matches a password associated with the account). If the device is associated with an account, the server platform 202 may consider further operations by the device to be associated with that account.

[0068] The server platform 202 may be a dedicated machine specifically designed for managing wireless energy transactions or transfers, including the creation and recording thereof, as well as the generation and storage of data to facilitate the aforementioned energy transactions or transfers.

[0069] The server 202 is connected to the blockchain network 208 via a network 210.

[0070] The server 202 transmits a transaction request to the blockchain network 208. The transaction request includes various information and data regarding a proposed transaction between a buyer, represented by a buyer transaction device 204, and a supplier, represented by a supplier device 206. A buyer is an individual or entity that consumes wireless energy or stores wireless energy for later use.

[0071] The blockchain network 208 receives the transaction request from the server 202 and approves or rejects the transaction request.

[0072] The blockchain network 208 includes at least one distributed ledger. The distributed ledger may be a blockchain. The blockchain network 208 may include one or more blockchain ledgers. For example, a blockchain ledger may be stored on multiple computers in the blockchain network 208.

[0073] A blockchain ledger may be a private ledger or a public ledger. In one embodiment, the blockchain network 208 may store multiple blockchain ledgers. In such an embodiment, the blockchain ledger may include a public ledger and a private ledger.

[0074] In one embodiment, the blockchain network 208 includes a distributed and decentralized blockchain. In other embodiments, other blockchain architectures may be used.

[0075] Interactions between the server 202, the buyer device 204, and the supplier device 206 may be scrutinized by the blockchain network 208 using a blockchain ledger. All interactions between the devices 202, 204, 206, whether successful or not, may be recorded in the blockchain ledger implemented by the blockchain network 208.

[0076] As described above, the system 200 is configured to manage wireless energy transactions, including transfers of power or data. Transactions managed by the system 200 may include transfers of power from a power supplier to a power buyer. Transfers of power from a power source (a device or location where power is generated) to a supplier (any entity that provides power or data to an end user) or a power storage device (any device where power is stored that is not a power source and does not directly provide power to an end user) may be recorded in a similar manner using a server and at least one blockchain ledger.

[0077] The blockchain network of system 200, and any other embodiment discussed herein, may be a quantum blockchain network, where any or all transactions or interactions are quantum secured. This blockchain maintains security using quantum key encryption, which is superior to non-quantum blockchains that are vulnerable to hacking.

[0078] Referring now to Figure 3, shown therein is a block diagram of a solar-based space-based power generation and transmission system 300 according to one embodiment. The solar-based space-based power generation and transmission system 300 converts solar energy into wireless power and then transmits the wireless power to Earth for storage and use. This wireless power is the power being bought and sold in the transaction described in Figure 3.

[0079] The solar-based space power generation and transmission system 300 includes a solar power satellite 304 .

[0080] In the embodiment of Figure 3, there is a single solar power satellite, but it should be understood that in other embodiments there may be an array of satellites generating and transmitting wireless power, which may be in any type of orbit, located at any number of orbital heights, and located at any location relative to each other and to the Earth.

[0081] The solar power satellite 304 receives solar energy from the sun 302 and receives information from multiple base stations 306 , 308 , 310 , 312 , 314 , and 316 .

[0082] The multiple base stations include mobile airborne base station 306, base stations 308, 310, 312, 314, and femto base station 316. These base stations are devices that can receive wireless power from the solar power satellite 304, relay the power to other devices, and / or store the wireless power. The base stations may receive wireless power indirectly from the solar power satellite 304 via a receiver (not shown) that receives wireless power directly from the solar power satellite 304.

[0083] In the embodiment of FIG. 3, the transmission of wireless power is discussed, however, it should be understood that a solar-powered satellite can transmit any electromagnetic energy, and the energy can be in the form of wireless power, data, or both.

[0084] Base stations 308 and 310 are located in a first region 318. Base stations 312, 314, and 316 are located in a second region 320.

[0085] The solar power satellite 304 is powered by energy from the sun 302. The solar power satellite 304 converts the energy from the sun 302 into microwave energy. Microwave energy may represent a form of wireless power. In other embodiments, the solar power satellite may convert solar energy into other forms of electromagnetic radiation.

[0086] The solar power satellite 304 can transmit the converted solar energy (wireless power) to any one or more of the mobile airborne base station 306, the base station 308, the base station 314, and the femto base station 316. The solar power satellite 304 can transmit wireless power to a ground or airborne base station or other device. The solar power satellite 304 can transmit wireless power to a space-based device such as another satellite or spacecraft. Furthermore, the solar power satellite 304 can transmit wireless power to any one or more of the mobile airborne base station 306, the base station 308, the base station 314, and the femto base station 316 via a relay system.

[0087] The solar power satellite 304 is in an orbit that allows for a constant or nearly constant supply of solar energy, such as a geostationary or sun-synchronous orbit. That is, the solar power satellite 304 receives solar energy from an unobstructed sun at all times or nearly all times. The ability of the solar power satellite 304 to collect solar energy almost always provides a significant benefit compared to terrestrial solar energy technologies. The solar power satellite 304 can occupy multiple orbits to transmit wireless power to multiple mobile airborne base stations 306, base stations 308, base stations 314, and femto base stations 316.

[0088] The solar power satellite 304 is shown transmitting power to a first and a second region 318 and 320. The solar power satellite 304 may transmit wireless power to the two regions 318 and 320 simultaneously or at different times. The regions 318 and 320 are separated by a distance that does not allow for the simultaneous transmission of wireless power. The solar power satellite 304 may change position in space relative to a location on the Earth. This change in position may require the satellite 304 to change its orbital position (if the orbit is geostationary) or may simply require the passage of time (if the orbit is not geostationary).

[0089] The ability to transmit to multiple base stations in different regions or locations, such as on the ground and in the air, on the ground and in space, or in space and in the air, may depend on the number of transmit powers that the solar power satellite 304 has. A transmit power is the output of the satellite 304 that transmits or beams power to a destination. That is, the solar power satellite 304 may have multiple outputs that it can transmit power from, such that the solar power satellite 304 can transmit multiple power beams simultaneously. The solar power satellite 304 may have the ability to change the position of the transmit power digitally beamforming or use active and passive station keeping techniques to change the entire satellite 304 relative to the target base station. That is, the transmit power may be steered relative to the body of the satellite 304, but the satellite 304 may move relative to the Earth to another predefined input or reference point, so that the transmission path of the power from the transmit power is changed, or the transmit power may be articulating and moving relative to the body of the satellite 304, so that the transmission path of the power from the transmit power moves relative to both the satellite 304 and the Earth.

[0090] The ability of a satellite 304 to transmit to multiple base stations at once may be limited by the range of the satellite, for example, a satellite may only transmit to base stations in an area that are within a certain distance of each other.

[0091] The ability of the solar power satellite 304 to simultaneously transmit energy to different regions may depend on the particular locations of the regions with respect to the location of the solar power satellite 304 and its orbit.

[0092] The solar powered satellite 304 may also transmit data to the base stations 306, 308, 310, 312, 314, and 316. The transmitted data may be transmitted with energy used as wireless power. The transmitted data may be transmitted as microwave energy.

[0093] The base stations 306, 308, 310, 312, 314, and 316 may transmit the received data to one or more recipient devices. The recipient device may be a server, a computer, a phone, a car, an airplane, a drone, a train, etc. The data may be transmitted from the base station (306, 308, 310, 312, 314, or 316) to the receiving device in any suitable form.

[0094] The transmitted data may be integrated or combined with microwave energy being transmitted by the satellite 304 as wireless power.

[0095] The transmitted data may be filtered from the same beam as the wireless power. The transmitted data may be within or entirely contained in a pilot beam, where the pilot beam is a beam transmitted from the transmitter to the receiver to establish and maintain a connection.

[0096] The satellites 304 may be configured to use specific frequencies of microwave energy to represent data and other frequencies of wireless power energy. In some cases, the satellites may utilize variations in frequency to transmit data.

[0097] Currently, an example of a technology that receives power and data together is a chip on a contactless card, which receives both data and power via radio frequency magnetic fields.

[0098] Transmitting data as microwave energy from the solar power satellite 304 may allow for the transmission of larger data files. For example, instead of streaming information or transmitting information in small packets, a large file may be transmitted all at once. In this manner, the data may be encrypted more securely, for example when transmitted via quantum cryptography.

[0099] The transmitted data can be transmitted together with the wireless power or alone. The transmitted data can have many uses. For example, the transmitted data can be used to recalibrate sensors on the satellite array and / or sensors on the ground. The solar power satellite 304 is a point of reference to ensure that all sensors in the array are as accurate as possible.

[0100] The wireless power generated by system 300 may be used immediately or may be stored in any device capable of storing energy, such as a battery (e.g., a car battery, a house battery, a phone battery, etc.).

[0101] In other embodiments, the solar-based space power generation and transmission system 300 may include an array of satellites. The satellites in the satellite array may be in different orbital locations (e.g., geostationary orbit (GEO), medium orbit (MEO), or low earth orbit (LEO)). MEO and LEO have fewer limitations in the space available for satellites and orbital regulations than GEO, and therefore offer more opportunities to create constellations of satellites.

[0102] Each satellite in the satellite array may be configured to generate and store energy, to generate only energy, or to store only energy received from other satellites. Storing energy in space has the added benefit of ameliorating the loss of stored power that occurs when energy is stored on Earth. Energy may be stored in space indefinitely without incurring significant losses or by compensating for losses through the use of other generated power.

[0103] Each satellite in the satellite array can be configured to transfer energy and data, and to receive data.

[0104] 4, shown therein is a block diagram of a wireless power transaction 400, according to one embodiment. The transaction 400 may be implemented using the system 200 of FIG.

[0105] The transaction 400 uses a two-part blockchain currency generated and stored by the system 100. The two-part blockchain currency includes a first currency and a second currency.

[0106] The two-part currency is referred to herein as a "voltierra." The first currency is referred to herein as a "volt" and the second currency is referred to herein as a "tierra." However, these names are merely examples and other names may be used for the two-part currency, the first currency, or the second currency.

[0107] In Figure 4, the Volt is represented by a lightning bolt, the Tierra is represented by an oval, and the combined Volterra currency is represented by an oval lightning bolt. Fiat currency is represented by a dollar sign.

[0108] The transaction 400 includes a buyer 402, a first server 404, a trust server 406, and a power supplier 408. The buyer 402 may use a buyer device similar to the buyer device 202 of FIG. 2. The power supplier 408 may use a supplier device similar to the supplier device 206 of FIG. 2. The first server 404 or the trust server 406 may be similar to the server 202 of FIG. 2. Generally, in the transaction 400, the buyer 402 desires to purchase wireless power from the power supplier device 408 and interacts with the first server 404 and indirectly trusts the server 406 to facilitate the wireless power transaction with the power supplier device 408. All aspects of the transaction are recorded in the blockchain.

[0109] The transaction 400 includes multiple currency exchanges between a buyer 402, a first server 404, a trust server 406, and a power supplier 408. The currency exchanges are represented by arrows. Striped arrows represent exchanges recorded on a public blockchain ledger. Dotted arrows represent exchanges recorded on a private blockchain ledger. Solid black arrows represent exchanges that do not involve a blockchain. Wireless power 410 is represented by a power symbol. The transaction 400 occurs as follows:

[0110] A buyer 402 purchases a vault from a trust server 406 via a first server 404 via the following steps.

[0111] The first server 404 receives fiat currency from the buyer 402 .

[0112] The first server 404 exchanges the fiat currency for an equivalent amount of voltierra (volt+tierra) from the trust server 406.

[0113] The first server 404 provides the vault to the buyer 402 while holding the tierra.

[0114] The buyer 402 then purchases power from the power supplier 408 using the bolt via the following steps.

[0115] The buyer 402 provides voltage to a power supplier 408 .

[0116] The power supplier 408 combines the volt with the tierra from the first server 404 (ie, the tierra previously held by the server 404 ) and the resulting volt tierra is provided to the trust server 406 .

[0117] The trust server 406 sends the fiat currency to the first server 404. The amount of the fiat currency is determined from the received voltierra. The first server 404 provides the fiat currency to the electricity supplier 408.

[0118] Upon receiving the fiat currency, the power supplier 408 provides wireless power 410 to the buyer 402 .

[0119] An example of such a transaction may include a buyer and supplier using smartphones to initiate a transaction via a QR code. The supplier may have a QR code on their smartphone that is scanned by the buyer's smartphone. Upon scanning, funds are transferred from the buyer to the supplier and, as described above, wireless power is transferred from a storage location at the supplier to the buyer's desired device. The transaction is instant and secure.

[0120] In the embodiment of Figure 4, a unique two-part currency is used. In other embodiments, existing cryptocurrencies or fiat currencies may be used.

[0121] Referring now to FIG. 5, shown therein is a block diagram of a wireless energy transfer 500, according to one embodiment. The wireless energy transfer 500 may be implemented using the system 200 of FIG. 2. The transfer 500 is similar to the transaction 400, but does not include a two-part currency. The transfer 500 may also include a transfer of wireless power, data and / or information, or any other type of wireless energy. The transfer 500 includes a customer 502, a first server 504, a trust server 506, and a supplier 508. Data passing between the customer 502, the first server 504, the trust server 506, and the supplier 508 is represented by black arrows. This data may be requests, authorizations, proof of authorization, etc. The transfer of wireless energy in the form of power, data, and / or information from the supplier 508 to the customer 502 is represented by striped arrows.

[0122] The customer 502 is similar to the buyer 402 of Figure 4. The customer 502 may obtain wireless energy from the supplier 508 in exchange for non-fiat currency, such as cryptocurrency, other data, etc.

[0123] A customer 502 sends an authorization request to a first server 504. The authorization request requests authorization to obtain wireless energy. This authorization request may include non-fiat currency or some type of data.

[0124] The first server 504 interacts with a trust server 506 to evaluate the authorization request. The evaluation of the authorization request includes determining the eligibility of the customer 502 to receive power / data / information based on the authorization request.

[0125] The interactions in the transfer 500 between the customer 502, the first server 504, and the trust server 506 are represented by solid arrows. These interactions can be recorded, executed, and permissioned in at least one blockchain.

[0126] A customer 502 sends a transfer request to a supplier 508. The transfer request requests a wireless energy transfer with the supplier 508.

[0127] The supplier 508 sends a transfer request to the trust server 506. The first server 504 sends proof of authorization to the trust server 506. The request and authorization may be sent together or separately to the trust server 506. If the request and authorization are sent together, the request may be received by the first server 504 and sent to the trust server 506 with the authorization.

[0128] Interactions, including the transmission of transfer requests and authorizations, are recorded on at least one blockchain.

[0129] The trust server 508 checks all relevant data (buyer identity, supplier identity, nature of the request, etc.) and accepts or rejects the requested transfer. The trust server 508 provides notification of the acceptance or rejection of the requested transfer to the first server 504. This approval or rejection is recorded in at least one blockchain.

[0130] The first server 504 sends an acceptance or rejection to the supplier 508. If the transfer is accepted, the supplier 508 transfers the wireless power to the customer 502.

[0131] By implementing a transfer 500 that includes an approval mechanism, the system can pre-approve wireless energy receivers (e.g., customers 502) so that only pre-approved receivers can make requests to suppliers.

[0132] In some cases, the customer 502 may receive only wireless power from the supplier 508. In some cases, the customer 502 may receive only data or information from the supplier 508. In some cases, the customer 502 may receive both wireless power and data from the supplier 508.

[0133] 6 is a block diagram of a server 600 in a computer system for wireless power trading according to one embodiment. The server 600 may be similar to the server 202 of FIG. 2, the server 404 of FIG. 4, and the server 504 of FIG. 5.

[0134] Server 600 includes a memory 610 and a processor 620. Memory 610 may have instructions stored thereon that, when executed, cause server 600 to perform functions of the methods or other actions discussed herein.

[0135] The memory 610 includes buyer identification data 611, buyer request data 612, authorization data 613, trust server data 614, supplier data 615, transaction data 616, blockchain data 617, and currency data 618.

[0136] The processor 620 includes a buyer authorization module 621 , a trust server authorization module 622 , a blockchain module 623 , an identification module 624 , a buyer transaction module 625 , a trust server transaction module 626 , and a supplier transaction module 627 .

[0137] Although the term "buyer" is used with reference to FIG. 6 (e.g., buyer approval module 621), the term is not limited to an individual or entity that receives power or data in exchange for currency. A buyer may include any individual or entity that is receiving power or data in exchange for something other than currency, such as data.

[0138] The computer system in which the server 600 functions may be similar to the computer systems of FIGS.

[0139] Server 600 is configured to perform various functions related to a wireless power transaction (eg, transaction 400 of FIG. 4, transaction 600 of FIG. 6) in which a buyer requests wireless power from a supplier.

[0140] The server 600 receives buyer identification data 611 and buyer approval data 612 from a buyer, such as via the buyer transaction device 104 of FIG.

[0141] The buyer identification data 611 may be any data that identifies a buyer. For example, the buyer identification data 611 may include personal identification information, financial information (e.g., bank account information, credit card information, etc.), and the like.

[0142] Buyer Authorization Data 612 may be any data that can be used to authorize a buyer as being eligible to receive power / data. Buyer Authorization Data 612 may include, for example, currency, proof of the buyer having the necessary funds or data to transfer, proof of location, proof of past successful transactions, etc.

[0143] The data transmitted by the buyer may be transmitted from a computer, telephone, or other device of the buyer capable of transmitting such data.

[0144] The buyer authorization module 621 transmits the buyer identification data 611 and the buyer authorization data 612 to a trust server (eg, the trust server 406 in FIG. 4 or the trust server 506 in FIG. 5).

[0145] The trust server generates trust server data 613 (using the buyer identification data 611 and the buyer authorization data 612). The trust server returns the trust server data 613 to the server 600. The trust server data 613 is provided as an input to the trust server authorization module 622. The trust server data 613 includes information that either approves the buyer as a potential customer for wireless power trading or rejects (i.e., does not approve) the buyer as a potential customer.

[0146] This interaction between the server 600 and the trust server, and the subsequent approval or rejection of the buyer, may occur or be recorded in at least one blockchain. The blockchain module 623 either transmits, receives, or transmits data to and from the at least one blockchain regarding the buyer's approval. Blockchain data 616 relating to and / or received from the at least one blockchain is stored in the memory 610.

[0147] In embodiments where a two-part currency is used for the wireless power transaction, such as transaction 400 of FIG. 4, the buyer's authorization may be a transaction in which the buyer receives a first portion of the two-part currency in exchange for fiat currency. The buyer authorization data 612 may be the fiat currency in electronic form. In these embodiments, the trust server stores the two-part currency and provides the two-part currency to the server 600 in exchange for the fiat currency (buyer authorization data 612) from the buyer. The server 600 provides the first portion of the two-part currency to the buyer while holding the second portion of the two-part currency. In this embodiment, the trust server data 613 represents the two-part currency.

[0148] In one embodiment, buyer approval may require verifying that the buyer's claimed identity is true and / or that the buyer has the necessary data or funds for wireless power trading.

[0149] Once the buyer is approved or receives the first part of the two-part currency, the buyer sends a request to the supplier to receive wireless power (or data). The request is represented as transaction data 615. The supplier data 614 is stored in memory 610 of the server 600. The supplier data can be any identifying data about the supplier or can be data about the power / data currently available to the supplier. The supplier sends the transaction data 615 to the server 600. The transaction data 615 is stored in memory 610 of the server 600.

[0150] The supplier transaction module 625 receives transaction data 615 from the supplier and checks the transaction details against the buyer identification data 611 and supplier data 614 to verify the identities of the parties.

[0151] The Trust Server Transaction Module 626 sends the Buyer Identification Data 611, Trust Server Data 613, Supplier Data 614, and Transaction Data 614 to the Trust Server. The Trust Server checks all the data against its own data on buyers, suppliers, and transactions for which the buyer and supplier are eligible. The eligibility decision is returned to the Server 600 as more Trust Server Data 613 that is stored in the memory 610.

[0152] The blockchain module 623 publishes the proposed transaction on the blockchain using the buyer identification data 611, the trust server data 613, the supplier data 614, and the blockchain data 616. The nodes of the blockchain network approve or reject the transaction until a consensus decision is made regarding the transaction. The consensus decision is returned to the server 600 as additional blockchain data 616.

[0153] If the transaction is approved by the blockchain network, the buyer transaction module 627 sends an acknowledgement to the buyer and supplier and the transaction proceeds.

[0154] If the transaction is rejected by the blockchain network, the buyer transaction module 627 sends a rejection to the buyer and supplier and the transaction does not occur.

[0155] The server 600 may facilitate the transfer of power or data from a supplier to a buyer / receiver. The server 600 may facilitate the transfer of power from a power source to a supplier (i.e., a power supplier) for storage.

[0156] In the embodiment of FIG. 6, server 600 facilitates wireless power trading as in FIG. 4, however, in other embodiments, a server similar to server 600 may facilitate the transfer of any form or wireless energy between two parties, including power, data, or other information.

[0157] 7, shown therein is a flowchart of a method 700 for creating and approving wireless power contracts using blockchain. Method 700 may be performed by a wireless power trading system, such as system 100 of FIG.

[0158] At 702, a buyer creates a wireless power contract. The wireless power contract includes data regarding the requested wireless power transaction. The data may include the buyer's identity, how the buyer will purchase the wireless power (i.e., the type of currency or data they will offer in exchange for the wireless power), the exact amount of wireless power requested, the date and time to transmit the requested wireless power, the specific supplier, the device type for receiving the power, and other relevant information.

[0159] At 704, the contract is published on a blockchain, which may be a distributed, decentralized blockchain.

[0160] At 706, the contract modeler downloads the contract data and trains a model that is specific to the contract data provided by the buyer.

[0161] A contract modeler can be a human skilled in the task of training a model, such as a machine learning engineer, a software engineer, and / or a subject matter expert. A contract modeler can be software (such as a neural network). The software can be trained by a human skilled in the task, e.g., a machine learning engineer.

[0162] At 708, the model is submitted to the blockchain. The model may be submitted to the blockchain by a contract modeler.

[0163] At 710, the model is executed on the blockchain. Execution of the model may include nodes on the blockchain network checking the model and approving or rejecting the model. Checking the model may include generating a majority vote. The majority vote may represent a decision from all nodes on the blockchain network. The majority vote may determine whether the model is approved or rejected.

[0164] If all conditions of the contract are met, the model is sent to the buyer at 712. Payment is sent to the contract modeler.

[0165] At 714, the contract is fulfilled. The buyer receives wireless power from the supplier. In one embodiment, the buyer can receive wireless data from the supplier in exchange for wireless power, or the buyer can receive both data and power from the supplier.

[0166] FIG. 8 is a block diagram of an example business consortium 800 for a wireless power transfer system, according to one embodiment.

[0167] Consortium 800 represents one embodiment of a business model for a wireless power transfer system. Consortium 800 includes a governance board 802, founding members 804, a consortium promoter 806, participating members 808, consortium decisions 810, operating rules 812, a consortium agreement 814, a consortium manager 816, a shared ledger platform 818, decisions regarding implementation on the ledger 820, a smart contract system 822, a rules engine 824, technology suppliers 826, non-participating members 828, and a participant agreement 830. Consortium 800 functions as follows.

[0168] The governance board 802 includes multiple members who make decisions regarding how the consortium 800 is run. The governance board 802 may include three groups of members with a vested interest in the consortium 700: founding members 804, consortium promoters 806, and participating members 808. The governance board 802 may also include members who do not belong to one of the three groups (804, 806, 808).

[0169] Founding members 804 are members of the consortium that have been part of the business model since its initial creation. Consortium promoters 806 are members who were not directly involved in the creation of the consortium 800 and cannot directly participate in the business model, but are investors or promoters of the consortium 800. Participating members 808 are members who have joined the consortium but were not yet members at the creation of the business model. Participating members 808 may have fewer privileges within the consortium 800 than founding members 803.

[0170] The governance board 802 is responsible for consortium decisions 810. These decisions 810 can be any decisions that affect the business model and the way the consortium 800 is run. The consortium decisions 810 can affect the operating rules 812 of the consortium 800. The operating rules 812 are included in a consortium agreement 814. All members of the consortium 800 (e.g., founding members 804, consortium promoters 806, and participating members 808) agree to the consortium agreement 814 and therefore agree to follow the operating rules 812. The operating rules 812 must also be followed by technology suppliers 826.

[0171] The consortium 800 uses blockchain technology and systems to implement wireless energy trading.

[0172] The consortium manager 816 manages the operation of the consortium 800 on the shared ledger platform 818 and does so in direct response to decisions and information from the governance board 802. The consortium manager 816 may be at least one human being who implements decisions, or the consortium manager 816 may be a computer program designed to implement decisions.

[0173] The shared ledger platform 818 includes at least one blockchain ledger for recording and storing transactions. The blockchain ledger may be a public distributed ledger or a private distributed ledger. A blockchain system may include multiple ledgers. In embodiments using multiple ledgers, the ledgers may be public, private, or both.

[0174] The governance board 802 also makes decisions to implement on the ledger 820. The decisions to implement on the ledger 820 are implemented in a blockchain smart contract system 822 and a blockchain rules engine 824.

[0175] The smart contract system 822 and the rules engine 824 are computer components of the blockchain system and may include servers, computers, and other types of telecommunications devices, as well as artificial intelligence or machine learning components.

[0176] The shared ledger platform 818, smart contract system 822, and rules engine 824 work together to determine which transactions can be completed. Technology suppliers 826, which may include suppliers of wireless power to the consortium's customers, are notified of the decision to allow the transaction to occur after it is approved by the blockchain.

[0177] In addition to the members listed above, non-participating members may join the consortium by signing a participant agreement 830 to become participating members 808 .

[0178] The consortium 800 may be distributed globally. The founding members 804, consortium promoters 806, participating members 808, non-participating members 828, technology suppliers 826, and nodes in the shared ledger platform 818 may be located anywhere. The lack of local control of the consortium 800 may advantageously facilitate a global system for green energy consumption where the cost of wireless power is not determined by a monopoly.

[0179] 9, shown therein is a flow chart of a method 900 for requesting and receiving power / data from a transmitter by a receiver. Method 900 describes the steps required for a wireless power buyer or receiver, such as buyer 402 of FIG. 4 or customer 502 of FIG. 5, to receive power / data from a supplier, such as power supplier 408 of FIG. 4 or supplier 508 of FIG. 5, or a transmitter.

[0180] At 902, a pilot signal is transmitted by a receiver. The pilot signal requests a connection with a transmitter. The transmitter is configured to transmit power, data, or power and data. The pilot signal may include identification information of the receiver.

[0181] At 904, a bidirectional communication link is established between the receiver and the transmitter.

[0182] If the transmitter recognizes and acknowledges the receiver based on identification information or specific request information sent to the transmitter, a two-way communication link can be established.

[0183] At 906, the power and / or data requested by the receiver is sent from the transmitter to the receiver. The pilot signal is used as a location beacon. The power and / or data may be sent from the transmitter to the receiver on a reverse path of the pilot signal to ensure that the power and / or data is received by the receiver. The connection between the receiver and the transmitter may be maintained at least as long as necessary for the requested power and / or data to be transferred from the transmitter to the receiver.

[0184] At 908, "payment" is processed. Once the requested power and / or data is delivered to the receiver, payment is processed from the receiver to the transmitter. Payment may be in the form of fiat currency, a two-part currency (e.g., the two-part currency "Boltiera" of FIG. 4), or another form of cryptocurrency (e.g., an established cryptocurrency like Bitcoin). Payment may be in other forms of data transferred from the receiver to the transmitter in exchange for the received power and / or data. For example, the transfer of power and / or data may be from a power source to a storage point. Thus, no exchange of currency may occur since the power / data is not being transferred to the customer.

[0185] At 910, the transaction between the receiver and the transmitter is recorded in at least one blockchain ledger.

[0186] The blockchain ledger can be a public ledger or a private ledger. Users of the blockchain ledger, the power and / or data supplier, and the blockchain regulator or wireless power / data consortium (as in FIG. 8) can review and verify transactions to ensure that the transmission of power and / or data occurred as expected. Even if the transaction occurring does not involve a customer but simply involves, for example, the movement of power from a source to a storage point or from a storage point to another storage point, the transfer of power / data is recorded in at least one blockchain ledger.

[0187] At 912, once the correct transfer of power and / or data is confirmed, the connection between the receiver and transmitter is terminated.

[0188]

[0031] Referring now to Figure 10A, shown therein is a block diagram of a wireless data transfer and communication system 1000, according to one embodiment. Referring also to Figure 10B, shown therein is a selection 1020 of the block diagram of Figure 10A. Selection 1020 of Figure 10B illustrates a desired triangular arrangement of three satellites 1004, 1006, and 1008, at a scale that allows identification of each of the entangled beams 1014c, 1014d, 1014e, etc., being transmitted between those satellites.

[0189] The system 1000 relies on the principle of quantum entanglement between several satellites 1018a, 1018b etc. Each group of satellites 1018a, 1018b etc. is arranged as nearly as possible in the shape of an equilateral triangle.

[0190] The system 1000 further includes a plurality of at least semi-autonomous aerial vehicles, satellites, or ground-based devices 1018a, 1018b, etc., configured as mobile power transmitting and / or power receiving stations through which the aircraft system can guide, steer, beam ride, and recharge point-to-point. The plurality of at least semi-autonomous aerial vehicles, satellites, or ground-based devices 1018a, 1018b, etc., configured to transmit and receive power and data to and from the ground-based and / or underwater-based systems 1018k or 1018i, etc., functioning as a power and data hub, and coupled to a plurality of tethers 1014a, 1014b, etc., to further distribute power and / or data. The plurality of aircraft, satellites, and ground-based devices 1018a, 1018b, etc., at least three in number, are configured to transmit and receive quantum entangled laser beams 1014a, 1014b, etc. to exchange information. The aircraft, satellites, and ground-based devices 1018a, 1018b, etc. are arranged in an equilateral or near equilateral triangle as in group 1012. Quantum entanglement may enable secure and simultaneous communication between devices so configured and arranged.

[0191] Within selection 1020, satellites 1004, 1006, and 1008 form a group of satellites 1012. The group 1012 is arranged in the shape of an equilateral triangle as close as possible. The group 1012 is located close to the Earth 1002. The group 1012 consists of an airborne satellite 1004, a space-based satellite 1006, and a ground-based satellite 1008. The satellites are arranged in the shape of an equilateral triangle. The equilateral triangle shape allows a continuous array of satellites, aircraft, and ground-based devices to communicate nearly simultaneously through the ability to switch between nodes, whether they are positioned as shown, in space, or on a planet or celestial body. Using quantum entanglement, this communication paradigm is performed securely and simultaneously through the transmission of entangled beams 1014c, 1014d, 1014e, etc., between satellites.

[0192] The satellite 1006 receives the entangled beam 1014c from the satellite 1004. The beam 1014c includes a sequence, for example, 100011. The satellite 1006 then polarizes the sequence 100011 and transmits it as information 011100. The satellite 1006 polarizes the sequence 100011 by changing the polarization. The satellite 1006 continuously changes the polarization until the connection is determined. The step of changing the polarization until the connection is determined is performed at all six points of the connection, as shown by the three pairs of beams 1014c, 1014d; 1014e, 1014f; and 1014g, 1014h. The satellite 1008 immediately receives the signal 1014e from the satellite 1006, for example, 011100, as an oppositely polarized beam. Satellite 1008 polarizes a signal, e.g. 100011, that it receives from satellite 1004 via beam 1014g. Satellite 1006 receives polarized beam 1014f in the opposite manner, e.g. 0111100. Through the operation of the satellites in the equilateral triangle formation of group 1012, all three satellites 1004, 1006, and 1008 can have the same information. Satellites 1004, 1006, and 1008 achieve the same information by determining the source of beam 1014 and reversing that beam as necessary. The receiving satellite 1004, 1006, or 1008 can also respond in the reverse order. All these operations can be performed regardless of the actual distance between the satellites.

[0193] In another aspect, the present application describes a set of nodes, such as autonomous or semi-autonomous satellites, that can be deployed in the field and communicate with each other using the system. Using quantum entanglement, the system can enable entangled and secure simultaneous communication. To achieve this communication simultaneously, the nodes must be arranged in equilateral triangles of any size. As the nodes move around and stretch the sides of each triangle, the system can switch nodes. Using this method, a continuous array of spacecraft and locations (asteroids, satellites, etc.) can enable near-simultaneous communication through the ability to switch nodes. If synchronicity is not required, the same connection can be used for all nodes for security.

[0194] In another embodiment, the set of nodes consists of three satellites arranged in a triangle. Each satellite sends a message to the other satellite via a laser beam entangled by quantum entanglement. As an example of entangled communication possible in this embodiment, a first satellite polarizes a sequence 100011 to a third satellite. The third satellite receives a sequence corresponding to the inverse of that sequence transmitted by the first satellite, 011100. The third satellite repolarizes the sequence and transmits this sequence 100011 to a second satellite. The second satellite receives the repolarized sequence 011100, polarizes this sequence, and transmits the sequence 100011 to the first satellite. Because the laser beams are quantum entangled, the triangle can be of any size.

[0195] Latency can be a serious problem. The ability to create real-time communication at nearly any distance using triangles, or higher order geometries, is based on the same concept. To create such real-time communication at nearly any distance, you need to place the beams in just the right places and make the triangles as close to equilateral as possible. Such an approach would allow a group of systems connected by a moving laser to operate as one system as if they were on a single worktable. Such a capability is important for space based systems.

[0196] As a further example of entangled communications possible with this embodiment, a first satellite receives an entangled beam from a second satellite. The second satellite polarizes and transmits a sequence such as a binary signal 010 as information. The second satellite polarizes the sequence by changing polarization and continuously doing so until a connection is determined. This process is performed for all six connection points between the three satellites. The polarization sequence is then immediately received from the second satellite at a third satellite as the opposite polarization sequence 101. The third satellite then polarizes the entangled beam received from the first satellite as 010. This latter entangled beam is received at the second satellite as 101. This embodiment allows all three nodes to have the same information, simply by knowing the source of the transmission and reversing that transmission if necessary. The nodes can also respond in the reverse order. This example is possible regardless of the distance between the nodes.

[0197] In another embodiment, the set of nodes may be a swarm of drones and / or airships, provided that the swarm of drones and / or airships is a multiple of three.

[0198] In one embodiment, before the transfer of power / data can begin, the eligibility of the proposed transaction between the receiver and the transmitter can be reviewed and verified on at least one blockchain ledger. Only if the transaction is deemed valid and possible, will the transfer take place.

[0199] In one embodiment, the transmitter of power and / or data may be the original power source (i.e., where the power is generated) or may be a transmitter where the power / data is stored (as opposed to generated).

[0200] When the transmitter is a power storage device, the power storage device may also sometimes act as a receiver of power / data from a power source. The power source may be a space-based satellite, spacecraft, or other device that can generate power from the sun and convert that power into usable energy or data sources in the electromagnetic spectrum. For example, the satellite may be similar to solar power satellite 304 of FIG. 3. The transmitted power (or data) may be microwave energy. In other embodiments, the transmitted power may include wavelengths of energy other than microwave.

[0201] If the power source is located in space, it may transmit power / data to multiple power storage devices in a distributed network, which may be located in space, on a celestial body, or on Earth, in the air, on land, or underwater.

[0202] The power storage transmitter may be a satellite or spacecraft in space, a celestial storage device, or an earth storage device.

[0203] The power storage device may include an array of power storage devices, which may include, for example, drones distributed globally or over a wide area.

[0204] A power storage device may be mobile (e.g., an automobile, a boat, an airplane, etc.). A power storage device may be fixed and stationary (e.g., a power plant, an energy bank in a building, or a smart city, etc.). A power storage device may be a "stationary" power source not held in a fixed location, but rather mobile, or a hybrid or tethered system in which a mobile power source is held in a fixed location.

[0205] In one embodiment, the receiver is also a transmitter. Power and / or data may be transferred across an array of receivers / transmitters. The receivers / transmitters may be in various two-dimensional or three-dimensional topologies. Each receiver / transmitter may be a node in the network. The receiver / transmitter receives power / data from at least one power source or at least one other node and / or transmits power / data to at least one other node. This embodiment may allow an entire array of nodes (e.g., drones) that may be distributed over a large area to be powered from a single power source. This embodiment may also allow a single power source to power multiple systems from a single location. Additionally, this embodiment may allow multiple power sources to power a single location.

[0206] In one embodiment, network security is established based on the laws of quantum physics.

[0207] In one embodiment, the network uses quantum key distribution (QKD). For authentication, QKD generates private keys for the transmission of quantum states and post-processing procedures between two parties connected by a quantum channel and a public classical channel, respectively. A quantum-secure blockchain uses a multi-layer network for multiple nodes to transmit and receive power, data, and / or information.

[0208] Although the above description provides examples of one or more devices, methods, or systems, it will be understood that other devices, methods, or systems may be within the scope of the claims as interpreted by one of ordinary skill in the art.

Claims

1. A system for enabling wireless energy transfer and establishing a record of wireless energy transactions in said wireless energy transfer, comprising: At least one wireless energy transmitter of a supplier that transmits, receives, and stores wireless energy and transmits and receives transaction data; At least one wireless energy receiving device of a buyer that receives the wireless energy from said at least one wireless energy transmitter and receives and transmits said transaction data, wherein said receiving device transmits a signal requesting connection to said transmitter; wherein said transmitter establishes a two-way communication connection for receiving and transmitting said transaction data using said receiving device when said transmitter recognizes and approves said receiving device; wherein said transmitter transfers wireless energy to said receiving device; said at least one wireless energy receiving device; One or more servers that receive said transaction data and establish a record of the wireless energy transfer by recording the transfer of wireless energy from said transmitter to said receiving device on a distributed blockchain application, said distributed blockchain application includes at least one blockchain ledger, and said two-way communication connection between said transmitter and said receiving device ends when the wireless energy transfer is completed, said one or more servers; A system comprising the above.

2. The system according to claim 1, further comprising a two-component blockchain currency for wireless energy, said two-component currency including a first currency and a second currency.

3. Said one or more servers include: A trust server that stores said two-component currency and fiat currency; A first server that, in a first transaction recorded in at least one blockchain ledger, receives fiat currency from a buyer transaction device, exchanges said fiat currency from said trust server for a two-component currency, provides said first currency to said buyer transaction device, and holds said second currency by said first server; The system according to claim 2, comprising the above.

4. The buyer exchanges the first currency for energy from the at least one wireless energy transmitter in a second transaction recorded in the at least one blockchain ledger, according to the system of claim 3.

5. The at least one wireless energy transmitter and the first server combine the first currency with the second currency provided to the trust server in exchange for the fiat currency in a third transaction recorded in the at least one blockchain ledger, where the fiat currency is provided to the wireless energy supplier by the first server in a transaction recorded in the at least one blockchain ledger, according to the system of claim 3.

6. The system further includes a first plurality of devices configured as mobile transmission or reception stations capable of guiding, maneuvering, beam riding, or recharging a second plurality of devices, The second plurality of devices are configured to transmit and receive power and data with ground-based, air-based, water-based, and / or space-based systems, function as power and data hubs, are coupled to a plurality of tethers, and further distribute power and data, according to the system of claim 1.

7. The at least one wireless energy transmitter includes at least one solar power satellite, according to the system of claim 1.

8. Transferring energy generated from electromagnetic radiation from at least one solar power satellite to at least one receiving device, The at least one solar power satellite transmits, receives, and stores the energy, and transmits and receives transaction data, The at least one receiving device receives the energy from the at least one solar power satellite and receives and transmits the transaction data, The at least one receiving device transmits a signal requesting a connection with the at least one solar power satellite, The at least one solar power satellite establishes a two-way communication connection for receiving and transmitting the transaction data using the at least one receiving device when the at least one solar power satellite recognizes and approves the at least one receiving device. The at least one solar power satellite transmits the energy to the at least one receiving device, One or more servers receive the transaction data and establish a record of the transfer of energy by recording the transfer of the energy from the at least one solar power satellite to the at least one receiving device on a distributed blockchain application, the distributed blockchain application includes at least one blockchain ledger, and the bi-directional communication connection between the at least one solar power satellite and the at least one receiving device ends when the transfer of the energy is completed. The step of transferring, Processing the purchase of energy from a supplier trading device associated with the at least one solar power satellite by a buyer trading device associated with the at least one receiving device. A wireless energy trading method comprising: **Claim 9**: There are a plurality of first devices configured as mobile transmission or reception stations capable of guiding, maneuvering, beam-riding, and recharging by a second plurality of devices. The second plurality of devices are configured to transmit and receive power and data to and from a ground-based, air-based, water-based, and / or space-based system, and / or function as a power and data hub, are coupled to a plurality of tethers, and further distribute power and / or data. The method according to claim 8. **Claim 10** The step of processing the purchase of the energy includes processing the purchase of a first currency of a two-component currency by the buyer trading device, the two-component currency including the first currency and a second currency. The method according to claim 8. **Claim 11** The purchase Transferring fiat currency by the buyer trading device to a first server; Transferring the fiat currency by the first server to a trust server; Receiving a two-component currency composed of a first currency and a second currency from the trust by the first server; Transferring the first currency by the first server to the buyer trading device. The method according to claim 10, comprising: **Claim 12** The method according to claim 11, further comprising the step of recording a first transaction on a public blockchain, wherein the first transaction includes a transfer of the fiat currency from the buyer transaction device to the first server and a transfer of the first currency from the first server to the buyer transaction device.

13. The purchase includes the step of transferring the first currency from the buyer transaction device to the supplier transaction device by the buyer transaction device, and the step of transferring energy from at least one wireless energy transmitter associated with the supplier transaction device to at least one wireless energy receiving device associated with the buyer transaction device. The method according to claim 12.

14. The purchase includes the step of recording a second transaction on a public blockchain, wherein the second transaction includes a transfer of the first currency from the buyer transaction device to the supplier transaction device and a transfer of energy from the at least one wireless energy transmitter to the at least one wireless energy receiving device. The method according to claim 13.

15. The purchase is the step of combining the first currency and the second currency into a two-component currency by the supplier transaction device and the first server, the step of transferring the two-component currency to the trust server by the first server, the step of recording a third transaction on a public blockchain, wherein the third transaction includes a transfer of the two-component currency from the first server to the trust server, the step of transferring the fiat currency from the trust server to the first server by the trust server, the step of transferring the fiat currency from the first server to the supplier device by the first server, the step of recording a fourth transaction on a private blockchain, wherein the fourth transaction includes a transfer of the fiat currency from the first server to the supplier transaction device by the first server, The method according to claim 14.

16. The transfer of the wireless energy occurs between a plurality of nodes including the wireless energy receiving device and the wireless energy transmitter. The system according to claim 1.

17. A quantum-protected blockchain network for wireless transfer by a plurality of nodes for receiving and transmitting power and data, The system according to claim 1.

18. There are at least three of the plurality of nodes, the nodes are configured to transmit and receive entanglement laser beams to exchange information, the nodes are arranged in an equilateral triangle or a substantially equilateral triangle, and the entanglement enables secure and simultaneous communication between devices. The system according to claim 17.

19. Payments are processed between a supplier device associated with the supplier and a buyer device associated with the buyer. The system according to claim 1.

20. The distributed blockchain application verifies the correctness of the transfer of the wireless energy, and the bi-directional communication connection between the transmitter and the receiving device ends after the verification of the correctness of the transfer of the wireless energy. The system according to claim 1.

21. The wireless energy is transferred through a retro-directive antenna array. The system according to claim 1.

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