Wireless charging disks and base station for charging a plurality thereof

Abstract

A small form-factor charging disk configured to connect magnetically to the back of a mobile device, such as a smartphone, for wirelessly charging the mobile device. The charging disk includes an internal battery and does not require being plugged in at all times in order to charge the mobile device. A base station includes multiple slots into which the charging disks are able to be inserted and wirelessly charged at the same time.

Description

Attorney Docket No.: 534295.000019WIRELESS CHARGING DISKS AND BASE STATION FOR CHARGING A PLURALITY THEREOFCROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 704,811, filed October 8, 2024, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes.BACKGROUND

[0002] 1. Field

[0003] The present application relates to wireless charging systems and methods, and more specifically to small form factor disks for wireless charging and a base station able to charge multiple of the disks simultaneously.

[0004] 2. Description of the Prior Art

[0005] It is generally known in the prior art to provide wireless charging for mobile devices, typically based on the Qi standard of inductive charging.

[0006] Prior art patent documents include the following:

[0007] US Patent No. 11,670,963 for Electronic device including wireless charging structure by inventors Yun et al., filed April 20, 2020 and issued June 6, 2023, discloses an electronic device including a housing including a front plate that faces a first direction and a rear plate that faces a second direction, which is opposite the first direction, a display panel configured to output a screen through the front plate, a bracket disposed between the display panel and the rear plate, the bracket being configured to support internal components, a flexible printed circuit board including a first area electrically connected to the display panel, and a second area extending from the first area and disposed between the display panel and the bracket, a wireless charging structure disposed on one face of the second area or inside the second area, the wireless charging structure including a coil portion and transmission wires electrically connected to the coil portion, and a magnetic plate disposed between the bracket and the flexible printed circuit board, and at least one area of the magnetic plate being disposed to face the wireless charging structure.1DMS_US.370924684.1 - 5 / 9 / 2025 9:55:36 AMAttorney Docket No.: 534295.000019

[0008] US Patent Pub. No. 2022 / 0045398 for Magnetically attachable battery pack by inventors Havskjold et al., filed June 29, 2021 and published February 10, 2022, discloses battery packs that can provide power to an electronic device, can be easy to use and simple to connect to the electronic device, have a small and efficient form factor, and can readily be powered for use.

[0009] US Patent Pub. No. 2023 / 0396104 for Wireless charger & wireless charging compatible magnetic mounting for electronic devices by inventors Kovacs et al., filed December 19, 2022 and published December 7, 2023, discloses a magnetic mounting system that facilitate wireless charging. The magnetic mounting system generally includes an attachment member engaged with a device that interfaces magnetically with a carrier member. The attachment member may comprise a split ring or discontinuous ring comprising arcuate members that allows inductive coupling between a charge transmitting coil and a charge receiving coil to be achieved as the arcuate members do not interfere with the inductive coupling. Specifically, rather than a solid plate in which the RF energy emitted by the charge transmitting coil generates eddy currents in the plate, the arcuate members are substantially transparent to the RF energy such that inductive coupling may be achieved.

[0010] US Patent Pub. No. 2022 / 0311274 for Wireless Charging Assembly by inventor George, filed March 24, 202 land published September 29, 2022, discloses a wireless charging assembly for portably charging a smart device including a smart device case that can insertably receive a smart device. The smart device case is comprised of a rigid material to protect the smart device from impact damage. A plurality of first mating units is each integrated into the smart device case. A wireless charger is positionable against the smart device case and the wireless charger is in wireless communication with the smart device. The wireless charger broadcasts a charging signal to wirelessly charge the smart device. A plurality of second mating units is each integrated into the wireless charger. Each of the second mating units releasably engages a respective for retaining the wireless charger on the smart device case.

[0011] US Patent No. 11,050,277 for Wireless power bank with adhesive pad by inventor Kanakis, filed February 11, 2019 and issued June 29, 2021, discloses a power bank containing a rechargeable battery for wirelessly charging a portable device by induction power transmission, the power bank having a housing having a power transmission surface for placement adjacent a power receiving surface of a chargeable portable device and a reusable adhesive pad over at least2DMS_US.370924684.1 - 5 / 9 / 2025 9:55:36 AMAttorney Docket No.: 534295.000019 part of the power transmission surface, made of an adhesive that is capable of removably sticking to the power receiving surface of a portable device for temporarily holding the surfaces adjacent each other with a protective cover for covering the adhesive pad when not in use and a recess in the housing opposite the power transmission surface for temporarily holding the cover.

[0012] US Patent No. 11,329,506 for Modular wireless power bank system by inventors Morrow et al., filed February 4, 2020 and issued May 10, 2022, discloses a modular wireless power bank system providing supplemental power for an electronic device including: a power bank with a battery, a charge surface for wireless magnetic induction coupling, a power bank electromechanical connector and a means for coupling with the electronic device, aligned for power transfer via wireless magnetic induction coupling; and a desk stand comprising: a power bank socket configured to receive the power bank, the power bank socket including a stand electromechanical connector aligned to mate with the power bank electromechanical connector upon insertion of the power bank into the power bank socket; and an electronic device cradle configured to receive the electronic device; the power bank socket and the electronic device cradle aligned to receive the power bank and the electronic device either separately or while the power bank is coupled to the electronic device via the attachment means. A corresponding vehicle mount may also be included.

[0013] US Patent Pub. No. 2022 / 0224156 for Portable power charger with means for attachment to an electronic device by inventors Silva et al., filed March 8, 2022 and published July 14, 2022, discloses a portable power charger for charging an electronic device from a rechargeable battery internally disposed within the charger. An attachment system is also provided for connecting the electronic device to the portable charger and maintaining the connection during charging, whether by wireless or direct charging means. The attachment system ensures that respective wireless transmission components in the portable charger and the electronic device, where available, are properly aligned for optimal and efficient wireless charging. The alignment system can comprise an arrangement of magnets on each of the portable charger and the electronic device, whereby said magnets are geometrically arrangement is spaced apart relationship to one another. The alignment system may alternatively comprise a grooves or projections formed on the charger housing to physically attach the electronic device to the portable charger, for example, using an adapter engaging the grooves or projections hold the electronic device in place.3DMS_US.370924684.1 - 5 / 9 / 2025 9:55:36 AMAttorney Docket No.: 534295.000019

[0014] US Patent Pub. No. 2023 / 0396316 for Desktop Signal Booster by inventors Ashworth et al., filed August 16, 2023 and published December 7, 2023, discloses technology for a desktop signal booster. The desktop signal booster can include one or more amplification and filtering signal paths configured to amplify and filter a cellular signal for a wireless device. The desktop signal booster can include wireless charging circuitry configured to wirelessly charge the wireless device when the wireless device is placed within a selected distance from the desktop signal booster.

[0015] US Patent Pub. No. 2021 / 0391735 for Wireless Charger for Watches, Smartphones and Watch Batteries by inventor DeMaio, filed August 25, 2021 and published December 16, 2021, discloses a charging device including a base and a platform that extends upward from the base. The base and platform may each be configured with wireless charging surfaces to enable wireless charging of a computing device upon contact. The base includes a recess in front of where the platform extends to provide support to a computing device, such as a smartphone. The base's surface may gradually rise until reaching the recess to provide further support to the smartphone and thereby prevent the smartphone from sliding down. The charging device includes female receptacles to enable charging adapters to connect to the charging device, thereby increasing the number of accessories charged with the charging device. Charging adapters can include a laterally extending platform on which, for example, a smartwatch can rest, or a charging shaft that includes a series of electrical contacts for charging external battery devices.

[0016] US Patent No. 10,056,790 for Wireless transfer station for transferring energy by inventors Miller et al., filed July 3, 2014 and issued August 21, 2018, discloses a technology for a wireless transfer station that is operable to wirelessly transfer energy. Energy can be wirelessly transferred with a device or another wireless transfer station using an energy transfer platform having at least one surface. The energy transfer platform can comprise a plurality of wireless transfer coils, wherein the plurality of wireless transfer coils include at least one resonant charging coil and at least one inductive charging coil. Controlling a plurality of wireless transfer coils using a power management module.

[0017] US Patent No. 11,750,031 for Inductive charger with rotatable magnetic mount by inventors Alves et al., filed April 19, 2021 and issued September 5, 2023, discloses a magnetic mount for an electronic device with an inductive charging receiver and one or more engagement4DMS_US.370924684.1 - 5 / 9 / 2025 9:55:36 AMAttorney Docket No.: 534295.000019 points. The mount has a static inductive charging head with an inductive coil delivering a charging current to the electronic device with the inductive charging receiver being in axial alignment with the inductive coil. A back plate with a circular frame is in rotating engagement with the static inductive charging head. The back plate also include one or more magnet support arms on which permanent magnets are mounted to magnetically couple with the one or more engagement points on the electronic device.

[0018] US Patent No. 11,271,427 for Portable power charger adapted for attachment to an electronic device for charging by inventors Miller et al., filed March 25, 2020 and issued March 8, 2022, discloses a portable power charger for charging an electronic device from a rechargeable battery internally disposed within the charger. An attachment system is also provided for connecting the electronic device to the portable charger and maintaining the connection during charging, whether by wireless means or by direct charging connection. The attachment system can also ensure that respective wireless transmission components in the portable charger and the electronic device, where available, are properly aligned for optimal and efficient wireless charging. The alignment system can comprise an arrangement of magnets on each of the portable charger and the electronic device, whereby said magnets are geometrically arrangement is spaced apart relationship to one another. The alignment system may alternatively comprise a sticky pads, suction cups or hook-and-loop fasteners to physical attach the electronic device to the portable charger.SUMMARY

[0019] The present application relates to wireless charging systems and methods, and more specifically to small form factor disks for wireless charging and a base station able to charge multiple of the disks simultaneously.

[0020] It is an object of this application to provide small disks for wirelessly charging mobile devices, or other electronic devices, which are themselves able to be wirelessly charged in a base station configured to hold multiple of the disks at once.

[0021] In one embodiment, the present application includes a wireless charging disk for charging a user device as disclosed herein.

[0022] According to one example (“Example 1”), the wireless charging disk includes: a housing; one or more magnets associated with the housing and operable to detachably couple the5DMS_US.370924684.1 - 5 / 9 / 2025 9:55:36 AMAttorney Docket No.: 534295.000019 wireless charging disk with the user device; a battery disposed within the housing; a wireless charging receiver and transmitter module operably coupled to the battery; and a controller operable to transition the wireless charging receiver and transmitter module between a first configuration in which the battery is wirelessly charged by a wireless power source and a second configuration in which the battery is wirelessly charging the user device upon magnetically coupling the wireless charging disk to the user device with the one or more magnets.

[0023] According to another example (“Example 2”) further to Example 1, transitioning between the first configuration and the second configuration comprises reversing a polarity of the one or more magnets.

[0024] According to another example (“Example 3”) further to Example 1 or 2, the wireless charging receiver and transmitter module includes receiver coils and transmitter coils.

[0025] According to another example (“Example 4”) further to Example 1 or 2, the wireless charging receiver and transmitter module includes one or more coils configured to serve as both receiver coils and transmitter coils.

[0026] According to another example (“Example 5”) further to any preceding Example, the wireless charging receiver and transmitter module includes one or more receiver coils operable to receive charge via inductive coupling from a base station and one or more transmitter coils operable to provide charge to the user device via inductive coupling.

[0027] According to another example (“Example 6”) further to Example 5, the inductive coupling is facilitated at a frequency between 100kHz and 205 kHz or between 100 kHz and 400 kHz.

[0028] According to another example (“Example 7”) further to any preceding Example, the battery is a lithium polymer battery.

[0029] According to another example (“Example 8”) further to any preceding Example, the battery has a voltage rating of approximately 3.7V.

[0030] According to another example (“Example 9”) further to any preceding Example, the battery has a weight of approximately 32.5g.

[0031] According to another example (“Example 10”) further to any preceding Example, the battery has a nominal capacity of approximately 2000 mAh.6DMS_US.370924684.1 - 5 / 9 / 2025 9:55:36 AMAttorney Docket No.: 534295.000019

[0032] According to another example (“Example 1 1”) further to any preceding Example, an external side wall of the housing of the wireless charging disk includes a plurality of openings aligned with a plurality of LEDs proximate to the external side wall.

[0033] According to another example (“Example 12”) further to Example 11, the controller is configured to operate the plurality of LEDs are to provide an indication of at least one of: whether the wireless charging disk is currently charging by providing a first LED light display, how much the wireless charging disk has by providing a second LED light display different than the first LED light display, or one or more other properties of the wireless charging disk by providing a third LED light display different than the first and second LED light displays.

[0034] According to another example (“Example 13”) further to any preceding Example, the wireless charging disk includes a wireless communication module including one or more wireless transmitters operable to facilitate communication of information with or receive information, commands, or updates from one or more remote computing devices.

[0035] According to another example (“Example 14”) further to any preceding Example, the wireless charging disk is capable of retaining at least 80% of original battery capacity after 100 cycles of charging and discharging.

[0036] According to another example (“Example 15”) further to any preceding Example, the housing of the wireless charging disk has a major dimension and a minor dimension less than the major dimension.

[0037] In another embodiment, the present application includes a base station for charging a plurality of wireless charging disks as disclosed herein. For example, the plurality of wireless charging disks each includes: a housing having a major dimension and a minor dimension; one or more magnets operable to detachably couple the wireless charging disk with a user device; a battery disposed within the housing, a wireless charging receiver and transmitter module; and a controller operable to transition the wireless charging receiver and transmitter module between a first configuration in which the battery is being charged wirelessly charged by a wireless power source and a second configuration in which the battery is wirelessly charging the user device.

[0038] According to one example (“Example 16”), the base station includes: a main body supportable on a surface and including a power source; and a plurality of charging slots associated with the main body, each of the plurality of charging slots including a charging pocket extending into the main body and having a depth less than the major dimension of the wireless7DMS_US.370924684.1 - 5 / 9 / 2025 9:55:36 AMAttorney Docket No.: 534295.000019 charging disks and greater than the minor dimension of the wireless charging disks such that the wireless charging disks are able to be securely positioned within the charging pockets at a predetermined orientation with a portion of each of the wireless charging disks extending outwardly from the charging pockets for manual access, each of the charging slots having a wireless charging transmitter module configured to charge at least one of the plurality of wireless charging disks received in the charging slot.

[0039] According to another example (“Example 17”) further to Example 16, the main body includes a handle for facilitating portability of the base station, the handle being pivotably connected to opposite sides of the main body and rotatable along a single axis relative to the main body.

[0040] According to another example (“Example 18”) further to Example 16 or 17, the base station is connected to at least one power outlet and is operable to receive power from the outlet.

[0041] According to another example (“Example 19”) further to Example 16 or 17, the base station includes an internal battery and is disconnected from an external power source.

[0042] According to another example (“Example 20”) further to any one of Examples 16-19, the main body of the base station comprises a side shell in which internal charging-related power components are inserted.

[0043] According to another example (“Example 21”) further to any one of Examples 16-20, the main body includes an integrally formed cylindrical base extending downwardly from the main body.

[0044] According to another example (“Example 22”) further to Example 21, the main body is sealed by a front panel and a back panel.

[0045] According to another example (“Example 23”) further to Example 22, the cylindrical base is open at a bottom end and is sealed by a bottom panel such that the main body is substantially sealed and contained between the front panel, the back panel, and the bottom panel.

[0046] According to another example (“Example 24”) further to any one of Examples 16-23, the base station includes one or more light indicators operable to indicate one or more of: a charging state of the base station, a charging state of one or more of the plurality of wireless charging disks, a wireless connectivity state of the base station, an internal heat of the base station, an occupancy of the base station, or one or more other parameters of the base station.8DMS_US.370924684.1 - 5 / 9 / 2025 9:55:36 AMAttorney Docket No.: 534295.000019

[0047] According to another example (“Example 25”) further to any one of Examples 16-24, the depth of the charging pocket is less than a diameter of the wireless charging disks and greater than a radius of the wireless charging disks.

[0048] According to another example (“Example 26”) further to any one of Examples 16-25, the base station includes a plurality of Qi modules positioned proximate to and secured in place with respect to the charging slots, the Qi modules being operable to charge the wireless charging disks disposed in the charging slots.

[0049] According to another example (“Example 27”) further to Example 26, the main body includes a power supply operable to provide charge to the Qi modules and receive power from a power grid or from one or more external power sources.

[0050] According to another example (“Example 28”) further to Example 27, the power supply includes a rectifier operable to convert AC power to DC power for wirelessly charging the plurality of wireless charging disks.

[0051] According to another example (“Example 29”) further to any one of Examples 26-28, the Qi modules include transmitter coils operable to inductively couple with receiver coils in the wireless charging disks to charge the wireless charging disks.

[0052] According to another example (“Example 30”) further to Example 29, the transmitter coils and the receiver coils operate at a frequency between 100kHz and 205 kHz or between 100 kHz and 400 kHz.

[0053] In yet another embodiment, the present application includes a method of wireless charging as described herein.

[0054] The foregoing Examples are just that, and should not be read to limit or otherwise narrow the scope of any of the concepts otherwise provided by the instant disclosure. While multiple examples are disclosed, still other embodiments will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which shows and describes illustrative examples. Accordingly, the drawings and detailed description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature rather than restrictive in nature.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0055] FIG. 1 A illustrates a perspective view of a wireless charging disk according to one embodiment as disclosed herein.9DMS_US.370924684.1 - 5 / 9 / 2025 9:55:36 AMAttorney Docket No.: 534295.000019

[0056] FIG. IB illustrates a schematic diagram of the wireless charging disk of FIG. 1 A according to one embodiment as disclosed herein.

[0057] FIG. 2A illustrates a perspective view of a base station for wirelessly charging wireless charging disks according to one embodiment as disclosed herein.

[0058] FIG. 2B illustrates an exploded view of a base station for wirelessly charging wireless charging disks according to one embodiment as disclosed herein.

[0059] FIG. 3A illustrates a front sectional view of a base station for wirelessly charging wireless charging disks according to one embodiment as disclosed herein.

[0060] FIG. 3B illustrates a side sectional view of a base station for wirelessly charging wireless charging disks according to one embodiment as disclosed herein.

[0061] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a system as disclosed herein.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0062] The present application is generally directed to wireless charging systems and methods, and more specifically to small form factor disks for wireless charging and a base station able to charge multiple of the disks simultaneously.

[0063] In one embodiment, the present application includes a wireless charging disk for charging a user device as disclosed herein.

[0064] In another embodiment, the present application includes a base station for charging a plurality of wireless charging disks as disclosed herein.

[0065] In yet another embodiment, the present application includes a method of wireless charging as described herein.

[0066] With respect to terminology of inexactitude, the terms “about” and “approximately” may be used, interchangeably, to refer to a measurement that includes the stated measurement and that also includes any measurements that are reasonably close to the stated measurement. Measurements that are reasonably close to the stated measurement deviate from the stated measurement by a reasonably small amount as understood and readily ascertained by individuals having ordinary skill in the relevant arts. Such deviations may be attributable to measurement error, differences in measurement and / or manufacturing equipment calibration, human error in reading and / or setting measurements, minor adjustments made to optimize performance and / or structural parameters in view of differences in measurements associated with other components,10DMS_US.370924684.1 - 5 / 9 / 2025 9:55:36 AMAttorney Docket No.: 534295.000019 particular implementation scenarios, imprecise adjustment and / or manipulation of objects by a person or machine, and / or the like, for example. In the event it is determined that individuals having ordinary skill in the relevant arts would not readily ascertain values for such reasonably small differences, the terms “about” and “approximately” can be understood to mean plus or minus 10% of the stated value.

[0067] In recent years, wireless charging has provided a new paradigm for allowing consumers to maintain more consistent engagement with their mobile devices. Existing wireless charging methods typically rely on inductive charging, usually based on the Qi standard, to transmit energy through the air and external case of the device, rather than through a wire. Beneficially, wireless charging allows for different design considerations when creating new mobile devices (i.e., phones), including decreased importance on including a charge port, potentially allowing for smaller mobile devices in the future.

[0068] However, ironically, an issue with existing wireless charging systems is that they themselves need to be plugged in in order to work. The most common use case has therefore been as a bedside charging dock that is plugged into a wall outlet. The use of plugged wireless charging docks, however, severely limits the potential for wireless charging to be used as a means of extending battery life for users that are traveling, lounging by the beach, or otherwise not close to an electrical outlet. Furthermore, for devices that do not require constant connection to a charging port, the prior art includes power banks operable to store charge. Typically, power banks use wired charging, but some wireless versions do exist. The wireless charging banks that exist, however, are quite large, typically larger than even a large smartphone, for example. This means that rather than providing a convenient way to extend battery life, these devices more closely resemble a large battery pack that inconveniences the user by at least doubling the amount of carried mass.

[0069] Furthermore, currently prior art solutions do not exist for charging multiple batteryincluding power disks in a single device at the same time. More particularly, the prior art does not include a station to wirelessly charge multiple of the devices, eliminating the need to individually plug in each of the disks to a charging port. This is especially useful for companies in hospitality (e.g., hotels, hostels, etc.) to use to provide charging solutions to customers for increased convenience, while having a simple and easy central repository to both store and11DMS_US.370924684.1 - 5 / 9 / 2025 9:55:36 AMAttorney Docket No.: 534295.000019 charge those devices. Thus, what is needed is both a smaller form factor portable wireless charging device and a means to wirelessly charge multiple such devices simultaneously.

[0070] FIG. 1 A illustrates a perspective view of a wireless charging disk according to one embodiment disclosed herein. FIG. IB illustrates a schematic diagram of the wireless charging disk. Wireless charging disks 100 have a housing 102 and are configured to attach or be rested against the back of a device and include an internal battery 106 disposed within the housing and able to carry charge to wirelessly charge the device. This eliminates the problems of many prior art devices, which require the wireless charging pad or port to itself be connected to power at all times. In one embodiment, the housing 102 of the wireless charging disks 100 is formed as a thin cylinder containing electronics 107 for wirelessly charging (e.g., inductively charging) at least one user device. The electronics 107 include a wireless charging receiver and transmitter module 108 operably coupled to the battery 106 and a controller 110 operable to transition the wireless charging receiver and transmitter module 108 between a first configuration in which the battery 106 is wirelessly charged by a wireless power source, and a second configuration in which the battery 106 is wirelessly charging the user device upon magnetically coupling the wireless charging disk 100 to the user device with the one or more magnets 104. In one embodiment, the at least one user device being charged includes at least one mobile phone and / or at least one tablet. In one embodiment, the wireless charging disk 100 includes an internal battery capacity of 3,000 mAh. In one embodiment, the housings 102 of the wireless charging disks 100 are waterproof (e g., have Ingress Protection (IP) ratings of at least IP65, IP 66, or IP67). In one embodiment, the wireless charging disks 100 are able to be used in a high-heat environment, such as an outdoor table or pool area. In one embodiment, the wireless charging disks 100 operate according to a Qi2 wireless certified 15W fast-charging standard. In one embodiment, the wireless charging disks 100 are APPLE MAGSAFE certified. In one embodiment, the disks are able to reverse connector magnet polarity, such as the polarity of the one or more magnets 104, and receive charge from, rather than transmitting charge to, a MAGSAFE charger. In some examples, the housing 102 has a major dimension DI and a minor dimension D2 less than the maj or dimension D 1.

[0071] One of ordinary skill in the art will understand that although a cylindrical disk is shown in FIG. 1A, otherwise shaped wireless charging devices are also contemplated herein, including but not limited to charging devices with square or rectangular cross sections.12DMS_US.370924684.1 - 5 / 9 / 2025 9:55:36 AMAttorney Docket No.: 534295.000019

[0072] The wireless charging disks 100 are preferably able to be aesthetically customized with different colors, embossed shapes, textures, coatings, external lights, and / or other aesthetic features. In one embodiment, the wireless charging disks 100 come in a variety of colors including white, rose gold, champagne, Ferrari red, and black, but one of ordinary skill in the art will understand that other colors are also compatible with the embodiments disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the wireless charging disks 100 include at least one flat or 3D textured print, such as an Iris Print, but one of ordinary skill in the art will understand that the specific prints used are not intended to be limiting herein. In one embodiment, the wireless charging disks 100 have polished external textures, but one of ordinary skill in the art will understand that other textures are also contemplated herein.

[0073] The wireless charging disk 100 is able to leverage the wireless charging electronics and / or methods contemplated in the prior art, including, but not limited to, U.S. Patent Nos. 10,559,985, 10,230,277, and 11,722,015, each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

[0074] In one embodiment, the wireless charging disk 100 includes one or more connected magnets 104 associated with the housing 102, and the one or more magnets 104 are configured to allow the wireless charging disk 100 to be adhered, detachably coupled, or attached to the back of the device to be charged (e.g., a smartphone, a tablet, etc.). However, one of ordinary skill in the art will understand that the wireless charging disk 100 is able to adhere to the device via one or more chemical adhesives or other attachment means, or that the wireless charging disk 100 is not adhered to the device during charging.

[0075] In one embodiment, the wireless charging disk 100 has a small form factor and is preferably both thinner and shorter than the device to which it is attached. For example, in one embodiment, the wireless charging disk 100 has a radius between approximately 30 mm and approximately 35 mm. In another embodiment, the wireless charging disk 100 is between approximately 20-30 mm in radius. Preferably, the wireless charging disk 100 is also thin (e.g., approximately 0.5-3 mm thick).

[0076] In one embodiment, the electronics 107 of the wireless charging disk 100 includes a wireless communication module 116. The wireless communication module 116 may include one or more wireless transmitters or antennas 118, operable to allow the disks 100 to communicate13DMS_US.370924684.1 - 5 / 9 / 2025 9:55:36 AMAttorney Docket No.: 534295.000019 information with or receive information, commands, or updates from one or more remote computing devices or servers.

[0077] The wireless charging disks are able to include other components necessary or helpful to the functioning of the wireless charging capabilities, such as those described in U.S. Patent No. 11,826,637 or U.S. Patent No. 11,271,427, each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

[0078] FIG. 2A illustrates a perspective view of a base station for wirelessly charging wireless charging disks according to one embodiment disclosed herein. The base station 200 includes a main body 202 supportable on a surface and including a power source, and the main body 202 has a front panel 204 including a plurality of charging slots 206. The plurality of slots 206 are associated with the main body 202 and configured to receive the wireless charging disks, with each slot including a charging pocket 209 extending into the main body 202 and having a depth less than the major dimension DI of the wireless charging disks 100 and greater than the minor dimension D2 of the wireless charging disks 100 such that the wireless charging disks 100 are able to be securely positioned within the pockets 209 at a predetermined orientation with a portion of each of the wireless charging disks 100 extending outwardly from the pockets 209 for manual access (as shown in FIG. 3B, for example). Each of the charging slots 206 has a wireless charging transmitter module configured to charge the at least one wireless charging disk 100 received in the charging slot 206. Each of the charging slots 206 may be individually powered such that wireless charging disks 100 placed in different slots 206 of the base station 200 are able to be charged simultaneously. The main body 202 includes a base 208 configured to act as a stand for the base station 200. As shown in FIG. 2A, in one embodiment, the base 208 is a cylindrical extension extending downwardly from the main body 202, but one of ordinary skill in the art will understand that the base 208 is able to formed as a variety of shapes. In one embodiment, the main body 202 includes a handle 210 to facilitate portability of the base station 200, such that the base station 200 can be transported using the handle 210. In one embodiment, the handle 210 is pivotably connected to opposite sides of the main body 202 and is configured to rotate along a single axis relative to the main body 202. However, one of ordinary skill in the art will understand that base stations 200 with no handles or with handles of different types are also contemplated herein. In one embodiment, the base station 200 itself is connected to at least one power outlet and is operable to receive power from the outlet, while in other embodiments,14DMS_US.370924684.1 - 5 / 9 / 2025 9:55:36 AMAttorney Docket No.: 534295.000019 the base station 200 also includes an internal battery and is able to be disconnected from an external power source.

[0079] FIG. 2B illustrates an exploded view of a base station for wirelessly charging wireless charging disks according to one embodiment disclosed herein. The main body 202 of the base station 200 acts as a side shell in which internal charging-related power components are inserted. In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2B, the shell of the main body 202 is substantially elliptical in shape, but one of ordinary skill in the art will understand that other shapes, such as a substantially square, triangular, hexagonal, circular, or any other shape is contemplated herein. The main body includes an integrally formed short cylindrical base 208 extending downwardly from the main body. The main body 202 is sealed by a front panel 204 at a front end and a back panel 222 at an opposite, back end. The cylindrical base 208 is open at a bottom end and is sealed by a bottom panel 226. Therefore, between the front panel 204, the back panel 222, and the bottom panel 226, the shell of the main body 202 is substantially sealed and contained. In one embodiment, the bottom panel 226 includes a nonslip pad 228 to increase the coefficient of friction between the base station 200 and the surface on which it is placed to retain the base station 200 in place.

[0080] In one embodiment, the front panel 204 is placed into a frame 212 (e.g., a chromium frame), with the frame 212 engaging directly with the outer rim of the substantially elliptical portion of main body 202. In one embodiment, a substantially elliptical light indicator 214 is also placed in or around the frame 212. In one embodiment, the substantially elliptical light indicator 214 includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). In one embodiment, the light indicator 214 is operable to indicate a charging state of the base station 200, a charging state of one or more individual wireless charging disks, a wireless connectivity state of the base station 200, an internal heat of the base station 200, an occupancy of the base station 200 (i.e., whether there are free slots for additional wireless charging disks), and / or one or more other parameters of the base station 200. In one embodiment, the indication is done by different coloration of the light indicator 214, different light intensity of the light indicator 214, different flashing rates of the light indicator 214, and / or other variations in parameters of the plurality of LEDs. In one embodiment, the plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) includes 4 LEDs, each of which represent 25% charge when the indicator is activated (but which are otherwise off), but one of ordinary skill in the art will understand that the number of LEDs in the indicator is able to be15DMS_US.370924684.1 - 5 / 9 / 2025 9:55:36 AMAttorney Docket No.: 534295.000019 varied. In one embodiment, the plurality of light-emitting diodes is also able to provide indicate of error in charging or errors in interoperability with particular devices, such as with a distinct and different color (e.g., indicating error with red light versus state of charge with white or blue lights).

[0081] The front panel includes a plurality of openings 207 sized and shaped to receive wireless charging disks. These openings 207 are configured to align with a plurality of charging pockets 209 extending into the main body 202, which have a depth less than the diameter of the wireless charging disks, but greater than the radius of the wireless charging disks, such that the disks are able to be securely positioned within the pockets 209, but have some portion extend outwardly for ease of removal. In one embodiment, the charging pockets 209 are aligned such that there are two charging pockets 209 per row. In one embodiment, there are five rows of charging pockets 209. However, one of ordinary skill in the art will understand that embodiments with different numbers of rows and / or different numbers of pockets 209 per row are also contemplated herein. In one embodiment, the bottom or top of each charging pocket 209 is covered with a polymer coating (e.g., urethane coating) to prevent scratches or damage to the pockets 209 as a result of repeated use. In one embodiment, the rear of each charging pocket is sealed by a back cover 216.

[0082] In one embodiment, Qi modules are positioned just above or just below each charging pocket 209 and a Qi module covers 218 are included to ensure that the Qi modules are secured in place and don’t shift away from the pocket 209. Therefore, the Qi modules are able to charge the wireless charging disks in each pocket.

[0083] In one embodiment, a power supply is positioned just above the bottom panel 226 and is held in place with a power supply frame 224. The power supply provides power to each Qi module, allowing for the charging of the wireless charging disks. In one embodiment, the power supply frame 224 is attached to the bottom panel 226 via one or more screws, via adhesive, via welding, and / or via any other attachment means known in the art.

[0084] In one embodiment, buckles 220 are configured to extend through holes in the main body 202 and a holding strap 210 and to secure the holding strap 210 to the main body 202. In one embodiment, the holding strap 210 is a leather strap.

[0085] FIG. 3A illustrates a front sectional view of a base station for wirelessly charging wireless charging disks according to one embodiment disclosed herein. The plurality of charging16DMS_US.370924684.1 - 5 / 9 / 2025 9:55:36 AMAttorney Docket No.: 534295.000019 pockets 209 positioned proximate to the Qi charging elements and the Qi module covers 218. The main body 202 includes a power supply 225 located above the base, which is operable to provide charge to the Qi modules in the upper part of the main body 202. The power supply is configured to receive power from a power grid or from an external power source. The power supply 225 preferably includes a rectifier capable of converted received AC power to DC power for use in the wireless charging.

[0086] The Qi modules in the base station 200 includes transmitter coils operable to inductively couple with receiver coils in the wireless charging disks 100 in order to charge the wireless charging disks 100. In one embodiment, the coils operate at a frequency between approximately 100-205 kHz. In another embodiment, the frequency is between about 100 and 400 kHz, but one of ordinary skill in the art will understand that other frequencies are also contemplated herein.

[0087] Referring back to FIG. IB, the wireless charging receiver and transmitter module 108 of the wireless charging disk 100 includes one or more coils 112. The coils 112 of the wireless charging disks 100 may include both receiver coils operable to receive charge from the Qi modules in the base station 200 and transmitter coils operable to provide charge to another device (e.g., a mobile phone, a tablet, a computer, etc.) such as a user device. In one embodiment, the same coils 112 in the wireless charging disks 100 serve as both receiver coils and transmitter coils. The wireless charging disks 100 preferably include an internal battery 106 within the housing 102. In one embodiment, the internal battery 106 is a lithium polymer battery. In one embodiment, the battery 106 has a voltage rating of approximately 3.7V. In one embodiment, the internal battery 106 has a weight of approximately 32.5g. In one embodiment, the internal battery 106 has a nominal capacity of approximately 2000 mAh. In one embodiment, the electronics 107 of the wireless charging disk 100 include a plurality of LEDs 114, and an external side wall of the housing 102 of the wireless charging disk 100 includes a plurality of openings aligned with the plurality of LEDs 114 proximate to the external side wall of the housing 102 the wireless charging disk 100. The plurality of LEDs 114 are able to provide an indication of whether the wireless charging disk is currently charging by providing a first LED light display, how much the wireless charging disk has by providing a second LED light display, and / or one or more other properties of the wireless charging disk (e.g., through a color of the LEDs, how many LEDs are lit, a flashing rate of the LEDs, etc.) by providing a third LED light17DMS_US.370924684.1 - 5 / 9 / 2025 9:55:36 AMAttorney Docket No.: 534295.000019 display different from the first and second LED light displays. In one embodiment, the wireless charging disk 100 includes a CPS4038 wireless power receiver as one of the electronics 107.

[0088] FIG. 3B illustrates a side sectional view of a base station for wirelessly charging wireless charging disks according to one embodiment disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a fan 230 is attached to or placed proximate to the back panel 222 of the main body 202. The fan 230 is operable to provided cooling for the wireless charging pockets 209 to prevent overheating in the device. Preferably, the back panel 222 includes openings configured to receive or exhaust air to allow for operation of the fan 230. One of ordinary skill in the art will understand what while only a single fan is shown in FIG. 3B, embodiments with a plurality of fans are also contemplated herein. In one embodiment, one or more heat sinks or heat pipes are positioned proximate to the fan and are configured to draw heat from the Qi modules charging the wireless charging pockets 209 to more efficiently dispose of heat.

[0089] A port 232 extends inwardly into the main body 202 near the bottom of the back panel 222. The port 232 is configured to receive a plug for connection to an external battery or grid power source for supplying power to the power supply 225 of the base station 200.

[0090] In one embodiment, the base station 200 includes one or more sensors positioned proximate to each of the wireless charging pockets 209 configured to detect the presence or absence of a wireless charging disk in each pocket. Information from these sensors is able to sent to a control system for the power supply and / or to a control system for the fan 230. This information is therefore able to be used to determine the total amount of power needed from the power supply for the total number of disks present and / or to which of the Qi modules power needs to be supplied to meet the demand. Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, the system includes a control scheme to adjust the fan speed or turn off the fan 230 depending on the quantity of wireless charging disks being charged by the base station 200 at any given time. For example, in one embodiment, if no disks are present, the fan 230 is turned off. If between one and 5 disks are present, then the fan 230 is activated at a low speed. If between 6 and 9 disks are present, then the fan 230 is activated at a medium speed. If 10 or more disks are present, then the fan 230 is activated at a high speed. However, one of ordinary skill in the art will understand that the specific number of disks that trigger different fan settings is able to differ depending on the needs of the system, the total number of fans, the size of each fan, the positioning of each fan, and / or other factors as needed. In one embodiment, the current needed for the low fan speed is18DMS_US.370924684.1 - 5 / 9 / 2025 9:55:36 AMAttorney Docket No.: 534295.000019 less than 5A. In one embodiment, the current needed for the medium fan speed is between 5A and 9A. In one embodiment, the current needed for the high fan speed is greater than 9A, but one of ordinary skill in the art will understand that different current amounts for different fan speeds depends on the type of fan used and the amount of cooling needed and therefore is able to vary according to the present disclosure.

[0091] In one embodiment, each disk, when positioned proximate to a smartphone (e.g., an IPHONE 15) is capable of charging the smartphone by 10% (e.g., from 5% to 15%) within 15 minutes or less. In another embodiment, each disk, when positioned proximate to a smartphone (e.g., an IPHONE 15) is capable of charging the smartphone by 10% (e.g., from 5% to 15%) within 30 minutes or less. In one embodiment, each disk is capable of charging a smartphone (e.g., an IPHONE 15) by at least 50% over the course of the battery life of the disk, but is preferably able to charge the smartphone to full. The disks are capable of indicating initiation of charging within a minimum amount of time allowed by the corresponding smart phone. In a preferred embodiment, the disks are able of retaining at least 80% of an original capacity after 100 cycles of charging and discharging, meaning that the disks retain a high degree of usefulness even after heavy use.

[0092] Several wireless charging technologies are able to be incorporated into the present system, including but not limited to, those described in Chinese Patent No. 204947153U, 220342108U, 210430985U, and 214674552U, each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

[0093] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment disclosed herein illustrating a computer system, generally described as 800, having a network 810, a plurality of computing devices 820, 830, 840, a server 850, and a database 870.

[0094] The server 850 is constructed, configured, and coupled to enable communication over a network 810 with a plurality of computing devices 820, 830, 840. The server 850 includes a processing unit 851 with an operating system 852. The operating system 852 enables the server 850 to communicate through network 810 with the remote, distributed user devices. Database 870 is operable to house an operating system 872, memory 874, and programs 876.

[0095] In one embodiment, the system 800 includes a network 810 for distributed communication via a wireless communication antenna 812 and processing by at least one mobile communication computing device 830. Alternatively, wireless and wired communication and19DMS_US.370924684.1 - 5 / 9 / 2025 9:55:36 AMAttorney Docket No.: 534295.000019 connectivity between devices and components described herein include wireless network communication such as WI-FI, WORLDWIDE INTEROPERABILITY FOR MICROWAVE ACCESS (WIMAX), Radio Frequency (RF) communication including RF identification (RFID), NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION (NFC), BLUETOOTH including BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY (BLE), ZIGBEE, Infrared (IR) communication, cellular communication, satellite communication, Universal Serial Bus (USB), Ethernet communications, communication via fiber-optic cables, coaxial cables, twisted pair cables, and / or any other type of wireless or wired communication. In another embodiment, the system 800 is a virtualized computing system capable of executing any or all aspects of software and / or application components presented herein on the computing devices 820, 830, 840. In certain aspects, the computer system 800 is operable to be implemented using hardware or a combination of software and hardware, either in a dedicated computing device, or integrated into another entity, or distributed across multiple entities or computing devices.

[0096] By way of example, and not limitation, the computing devices 820, 830, 840 are intended to represent various forms of electronic devices including at least a processor and a memory, such as a server, blade server, mainframe, mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), smartphone, desktop computer, netbook computer, tablet computer, workstation, laptop, and other similar computing devices. The components shown here, their connections and relationships, and their functions, are meant to be exemplary only, and are not meant to limit implementations described and / or claimed in the present application.

[0097] In one embodiment, the computing device 820 includes components such as a processor 860, a system memory 862 having a random access memory (RAM) 864 and a readonly memory (ROM) 866, and a system bus 868 that couples the memory 862 to the processor 860. In another embodiment, the computing device 830 is operable to additionally include components such as a storage device 890 for storing the operating system 892 and one or more application programs 894, a network interface unit 896, and / or an input / output controller 898. Each of the components is operable to be coupled to each other through at least one bus 868. The input / output controller 898 is operable to receive and process input from, or provide output to, a number of other devices 899, including, but not limited to, alphanumeric input devices, mice, electronic styluses, display units, touch screens, gaming controllers, joy sticks, touch pads, signal20DMS_US.370924684.1 - 5 / 9 / 2025 9:55:36 AMAttorney Docket No.: 534295.000019 generation devices (e g., speakers), augmented reality / virtual reality (AR / VR) devices (e g., AR / VR headsets), or printers.

[0098] By way of example, and not limitation, the processor 860 is operable to be a general- purpose microprocessor (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU)), a graphics processing unit (GPU), a microcontroller, a Digital Signal Processor (DSP), an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), a Programmable Logic Device (PLD), a controller, a state machine, gated or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any other suitable entity or combinations thereof that can perform calculations, process instructions for execution, and / or other manipulations of information.

[0099] In another implementation, shown as 840 in FIG. 4, multiple processors 860 and / or multiple buses 868 are operable to be used, as appropriate, along with multiple memories 862 of multiple types (e.g., a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, a plurality of microprocessors, one or more microprocessors in conjunction with a DSP core).

[0100] Also, multiple computing devices are operable to be connected, with each device providing portions of the necessary operations (e.g., a server bank, a group of blade servers, or a multi-processor system). Alternatively, some steps or methods are operable to be performed by circuitry that is specific to a given function.

[0101] According to various embodiments, the computer system 800 is operable to operate in a networked environment using logical connections to local and / or remote computing devices 820, 830, 840 through a network 810. A computing device 830 is operable to connect to a network 810 through a network interface unit 896 connected to a bus 868. Computing devices are operable to communicate communication media through wired networks, direct-wired connections or wirelessly, such as acoustic, RF, or infrared, through an antenna 897 in communication with the network antenna 812 and the network interface unit 896, which are operable to include digital signal processing circuitry when necessary. The network interface unit 896 is operable to provide for communications under various modes or protocols.

[0102] In one or more exemplary aspects, the instructions are operable to be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, or any combinations thereof. A computer readable medium is operable to provide volatile or non-volatile storage for one or more sets of instructions, such as operating systems, data structures, program modules, applications, or other data embodying any one or more of the methodologies or functions described herein. The computer readable medium21DMS_US.370924684.1 - 5 / 9 / 2025 9:55:36 AMAttorney Docket No.: 534295.000019 is operable to include the memory 862, the processor 860, and / or the storage devices 890 and is operable be a single medium or multiple media (e.g., a centralized or distributed computer system) that store the one or more sets of instructions 900. Non-transitory computer readable media includes all computer readable media, with the sole exception being a transitory, propagating signal per se. The instructions 900 are further operable to be transmitted or received over the network 810 via the network interface unit 896 as communication media, which is operable to include a modulated data signal such as a carrier wave or other transport mechanism and includes any delivery media. The term “modulated data signal” means a signal that has one or more of its characteristics changed or set in a manner as to encode information in the signal.

[0103] Storage devices 890 and memory 862 include, but are not limited to, volatile and nonvolatile media such as cache, RAM, ROM, EPROM, EEPROM, FLASH memory, or other solid state memory technology; discs (e g., digital versatile discs (DVD), HD-DVD, BLU-RAY, compact disc (CD), or CD-ROM) or other optical storage; magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage, floppy disks, or other magnetic storage devices; or any other medium that can be used to store the computer readable instructions and which can be accessed by the computer system 800.

[0104] In one embodiment, the computer system 800 is within a cloud-based network. In one embodiment, the server 850 is a designated physical server for distributed computing devices 820, 830, and 840. In one embodiment, the server 850 is a cloud-based server platform. In one embodiment, the cloud-based server platform hosts serverless functions for distributed computing devices 820, 830, and 840.

[0105] In another embodiment, the computer system 800 is within an edge computing network. The server 850 is an edge server, and the database 870 is an edge database. The edge server 850 and the edge database 870 are part of an edge computing platform. In one embodiment, the edge server 850 and the edge database 870 are designated to distributed computing devices 820, 830, and 840. In one embodiment, the edge server 850 and the edge database 870 are not designated for distributed computing devices 820, 830, and 840. The distributed computing devices 820, 830, and 840 connect to an edge server in the edge computing network based on proximity, availability, latency, bandwidth, and / or other factors.

[0106] It is also contemplated that the computer system 800 is operable to not include all of the components shown in FIG. 4, is operable to include other components that are not explicitly22DMS_US.370924684.1 - 5 / 9 / 2025 9:55:36 AMAttorney Docket No.: 534295.000019 shown in FIG. 4, or is operable to utilize an architecture completely different than that shown in FIG. 4. The various illustrative logical blocks, modules, elements, circuits, and algorithms described in connection with the embodiments disclosed herein are operable to be implemented as electronic hardware, computer software, or combinations of both. To clearly illustrate this interchangeability of hardware and software, various illustrative components, blocks, modules, circuits, and steps have been described above generally in terms of their functionality. Whether such functionality is implemented as hardware or software depends upon the particular application and design constraints imposed on the overall system. Skilled artisans may implement the described functionality in varying ways for each particular application (e.g., arranged in a different order or partitioned in a different way), but such implementation decisions should not be interpreted as causing a departure from the scope of the present application.

[0107] Certain modifications and improvements will occur to those skilled in the art upon a reading of the foregoing description. The above-mentioned examples are provided to serve the purpose of clarifying the aspects of the present application and it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that they do not serve to limit the scope of the application. All modifications and improvements have been deleted herein for the sake of conciseness and readability but are properly within the scope of the present application.23DMS_US.370924684.1 - 5 / 9 / 2025 9:55:36 AM

Claims

Attorney Docket No.: 534295.000019CLAIMSWhat is claimed is:

1. A wireless charging disk for charging a user device, the wireless charging disk comprising: a housing; one or more magnets associated with the housing and operable to detachably couple the wireless charging disk with the user device; a battery disposed within the housing; a wireless charging receiver and transmitter module operably coupled to the battery; and a controller operable to transition the wireless charging receiver and transmitter module between a first configuration in which the battery is wirelessly charged by a wireless power source and a second configuration in which the battery is wirelessly charging the user device upon magnetically coupling the wireless charging disk to the user device with the one or more magnets.

2. The wireless charging disk of claim 1, wherein transitioning between the first configuration and the second configuration comprises reversing a polarity of the one or more magnets.

3. The wireless charging disk of claim 1 or 2, wherein the wireless charging receiver and transmitter module includes receiver coils and transmitter coils.

4. The wireless charging disk of claim 1 or 2, wherein the wireless charging receiver and transmitter module includes one or more coils configured to serve as both receiver coils and transmitter coils.

5. The wireless charging disk of any preceding claim, wherein the wireless charging receiver and transmitter module includes one or more receiver coils operable to receive charge24DMS_US.370924684.1 - 5 / 9 / 2025 9:55:36 AMAttorney Docket No.: 534295.000019 via inductive coupling from a base station and one or more transmitter coils operable to provide charge to the user device via inductive coupling.

6. The wireless charging disk of claim 5, wherein the inductive coupling is facilitated at a frequency between 100kHz and 205 kHz or between 100 kHz and 400 kHz.

7. The wireless charging disk of any preceding claim, wherein the battery is a lithium polymer battery.

8. The wireless charging disk of any preceding claim, wherein the battery has a voltage rating of approximately 3.7V.

9. The wireless charging disk of any preceding claim, wherein the battery has a weight of approximately 32.5g.

10. The wireless charging disk of any preceding claim, wherein the battery has a nominal capacity of approximately 2000 mAh.

11. The wireless charging disk of any preceding claim, wherein an external side wall of the housing of the wireless charging disk includes a plurality of openings aligned with a plurality of LEDs proximate to the external side wall.

12. The wireless charging disk of claim 11, wherein the controller is configured to operate the plurality of LEDs are to provide an indication of at least one of: whether the wireless charging disk is currently charging by providing a first LED light display, how much the wireless charging disk has by providing a second LED light display different than the first LED light display, or one or more other properties of the wireless charging disk by providing a third LED light display different than the first and second LED light displays.

13. The wireless charging disk of any preceding claim, further comprising a wireless communication module including one or more wireless transmitters operable to facilitate25DMS_US.370924684.1 - 5 / 9 / 2025 9:55:36 AMAttorney Docket No.: 534295.000019 communication of information with or receive information, commands, or updates from one or more remote computing devices.

14. The wireless charging disk of any preceding claim, wherein the wireless charging disk is capable of retaining at least 80% of original battery capacity after 100 cycles of charging and discharging.

15. The wireless charging disk of any preceding claim, wherein the housing of the wireless charging disk has a major dimension and a minor dimension less than the major dimension.26DMS_US.370924684.1 - 5 / 9 / 2025 9:55:36 AM

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