# Patent Data Report: US10958080B2

**Report Generated:** November 16, 2025  
**Data Source:** Google Patents (via USPTO PatentsView API)  
**Patent Number:** US10958080B2

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## 1. BASIC PATENT INFORMATION

### Patent Identification
- **Patent Number:** US10958080B2
- **Patent Number (Normalized):** US10958080
- **Title:** Method and apparatus for transmitting wireless power
- **Patent Type:** Utility Patent
- **Legal Status:** Active

### Key Dates
- **Filing Date:** June 24, 2020
- **Grant Date:** March 23, 2021
- **Patent Age:** 4 years (as of November 16, 2025)
- **Expiration Date:** March 23, 2041
- **Remaining Life:** 16 years

**Source:** Google Patents Patent Data

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## 2. ABSTRACT

A method and apparatus are provided for operating a wireless power transmitter. The method includes controlling the wireless power transmitter to wirelessly transmit power for charging a first power receiver, and while transmitting the power, receiving a search signal from a second power receiver, transmitting a search response signal corresponding to the search signal, and receiving, from the second power receiver, a request join signal including at least one piece of information associated with a power requirement of the second power receiver. Based on identifying that the wireless power transmitter is capable of providing the power having an amount greater than the power requirement of the second power receiver, the method further includes transmitting a charge start command to the second power receiver.

**Source:** Google Patents Patent Abstract

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## 3. ASSIGNEE INFORMATION

### Primary Assignee
- **Name:** Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
- **Type:** Company
- **Country:** South Korea (implied from company name)

**Source:** Google Patents Assignee Data

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## 4. INVENTORS

1. Kyung-Woo Lee
2. Kang-Ho Byun
3. Se-ho Park

**Source:** Google Patents Inventor Data

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## 5. PATENT FAMILY & RELATED APPLICATIONS

### Patent Family Information
- **Family ID:** 48864732
- **Family Size:** 6 related applications
- **Priority Date:** December 15, 2011

### Family Applications (Chronological Order)

| Application Number | Filing Date | Priority Date | Status | Patent Number | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US13/717,273 | 2012-12-17 | 2011-12-15 | Active | US9425626B2 | Apparatus and method for applying wireless power based on detection of a wireless power receiver |
| US13/717,290 | 2012-12-17 | 2011-12-15 | Active | US9711969B2 | Method and apparatus for transmitting wireless power to multiple wireless power receivers |
| US14/624,329 | 2015-02-17 | 2011-12-15 | Active | US9768621B2 | Method and apparatus for transmitting wireless power |
| US15/707,434 | 2017-09-18 | 2011-12-15 | Active | US10312696B2 | Method and apparatus for transmitting wireless power |
| US16/388,148 | 2019-04-18 | 2011-12-15 | Active | US10700531B2 | Method and apparatus for transmitting wireless power |
| US16/911,014 | 2020-06-24 | 2011-12-15 | Active | US10958080B2 | Method and apparatus for transmitting wireless power |

**Source:** Google Patents Patent Family Data

### Priority Chain
- **Original Provisional Application:** U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/576,050 (Filed: December 15, 2011)
- **Original Foreign Application:** Korean Patent Application Serial No. 10-2012-0110008 (Filed: October 4, 2012)
- **Continuation Chain:** This patent (US10958080B2) is a continuation of US16/388,148, which is a continuation of US15/707,434, which is a continuation of US14/624,329, which is a divisional of US13/717,290

**Source:** Google Patents Patent Description & Priority Information

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## 6. CLASSIFICATION CODES

### CPC (Cooperative Patent Classification) Codes

| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| H02J5/005 | *No detailed description available* |
| H02J7/00034 | Charger exchanging data with an electronic device, i.e. telephone, whose internal battery is under charge |
| H02J50/10 | Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling |
| H02J50/12 | Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling of the resonant type |
| H02J50/40 | Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using two or more transmitting or receiving devices |
| H02J50/60 | Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power responsive to the presence of foreign objects, e.g. detection of living beings |
| H02J50/80 | Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices |
| H02J50/90 | Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment |
| H02J7/0044 | Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries characterised by the mechanical construction specially adapted for holding portable devices containing batteries |
| H02J7/025 | *No detailed description available* |
| H04B5/0037 | *No detailed description available* |
| H04B5/79 | Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems specially adapted for specific purposes for data transfer in combination with power transfer |
| H04W52/0225 | Power saving arrangements in terminal devices using monitoring of external events, e.g. the presence of a signal |
| H04W52/0229 | Power saving arrangements in terminal devices using monitoring of external events, e.g. the presence of a signal where the received signal is a wanted signal |
| H04W52/0245 | Power saving arrangements in terminal devices using monitoring of external events, e.g. the presence of a signal according to signal strength |
| Y02D30/70 | Reducing energy consumption in communication networks in wireless communication networks |

**Total CPC Codes:** 16

**Source:** Google Patents CPC Classification Data

### IPC (International Patent Classification) Codes
- **No IPC codes available** for this patent

**Source:** Google Patents IPC Classification Data

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## 7. TECHNOLOGY LANDSCAPES

The patent is classified within the following technology areas:

1. **Engineering & Computer Science** (AREA)
2. **Power Engineering** (AREA)
3. **Computer Networks & Wireless Communication** (AREA)
4. **Signal Processing** (AREA)
5. **Charge And Discharge Circuits For Batteries Or The Like** (AREA)
6. **Mobile Radio Communication Systems** (AREA)

**Source:** Google Patents Technology Landscape Data

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## 8. PATENT CLAIMS

### Summary
- **Total Claims:** 20
- **Claim Types:** Apparatus claims (Claims 1-9) and Method claims (Claims 10-18)

### Detailed Claims

#### Claim 1 (Apparatus Claim)
A wireless power transmitter comprising:
- a power transmitting resonator
- a communication unit
- a controller configured to:
  - control to output first power through the power transmitting resonator for charging a first power receiver
  - while outputting the first power for charging the first power receiver, receive, through the communication unit, a first signal from a second power receiver
  - transmit, through the communication unit, a second signal corresponding to the first signal to the second power receiver

**Source:** Google Patents Claims Data

#### Claim 2
The wireless power transmitter of claim 1, wherein the first signal comprises at least one of:
- a protocol version
- a sequence number
- company information
- product information
- impedance information
- capacity information

**Source:** Google Patents Claims Data

#### Claim 3
The wireless power transmitter of claim 1, wherein the second signal comprises at least one of:
- a sequence number
- network identifier (ID) information of the wireless power transmitter

**Source:** Google Patents Claims Data

#### Claim 4
The wireless power transmitter of claim 1, wherein the third signal comprises at least one of:
- a sequence number
- a network identifier (ID) of the wireless power transmitter
- product information
- a maximum voltage value allowable at a front end of a direct current (DC)/DC converter of the second power receiver
- a minimum voltage value allowable at the front end of the DC/DC converter of the second power receiver
- a rated voltage value at a rear end of the DC/DC converter of the second power receiver

**Source:** Google Patents Claims Data

#### Claim 5
The wireless power transmitter of claim 1, wherein the controller is further configured to transmit, through the communication unit over the established communication connection, a fourth signal corresponding to the third signal to the second power receiver.

**Source:** Google Patents Claims Data

#### Claim 6
The wireless power transmitter of claim 5, wherein the fourth signal comprises at least one of:
- a sequence number
- a network identifier (ID) of the wireless power transmitter
- registering permission information
- a session ID of the second power receiver

**Source:** Google Patents Claims Data

#### Claim 7
The wireless power transmitter of claim 6, wherein the registering permission information is written as 0 or 1 in a permission field of the fourth signal, and wherein the permission field indicates that the second power receiver is not permitted to join a wireless power network corresponding to the wireless power transmitter if a value of the permission field is 0, and indicates the second power receiver is permitted to join the wireless power network if the value of the permission field is 1.

**Source:** Google Patents Claims Data

#### Claim 8
The wireless power transmitter of claim 1, wherein the second power receiver turns on a switching unit connected to a charging unit of the second power receiver in response to receiving the control signal.

**Source:** Google Patents Claims Data

#### Claim 9
The wireless power transmitter of claim 1, wherein the controller is further configured to detect the second power receiver by detecting a change in at least one of a load, a current value, a voltage value, a phase, and a temperature at a point of the wireless power transmitter.

**Source:** Google Patents Claims Data

#### Claim 10 (Method Claim)
A control method of a wireless power transmitter, the method comprising:
- controlling to output first power through a power transmitting resonator of the wireless power transmitter for charging a first power receiver
- while outputting the first power for charging the first power receiver, receiving, through a communication unit of the wireless power transmitter, a first signal from a second power receiver
- transmitting, through the communication unit, a second signal corresponding to the first signal

**Source:** Google Patents Claims Data

#### Claims 11-18
Claims 11-18 are dependent claims that further specify the method of claim 10 with additional limitations regarding signal composition, control signals, and operational parameters.

**Source:** Google Patents Claims Data

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## 9. CITATIONS

### Backward Citations (Prior Art References)
- **Total Backward Citations:** 86
- **Type:** Patent citations referenced by this patent

**Source:** Google Patents Citation Data

### Forward Citations (Patents Citing This Patent)
- **Total Forward Citations:** 300
- **Type:** Patents that cite this patent as prior art

**Source:** Google Patents Citation Data

### Citation Impact Analysis
- **Citation Ratio:** 300 forward citations to 86 backward citations (3.49:1)
- **Interpretation:** This patent is highly cited by subsequent patents, indicating significant impact and relevance in the wireless power transmission field

**Source:** Google Patents Citation Analysis

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## 10. PATENT DESCRIPTION (SUMMARY)

The patent describes a method and apparatus for operating a wireless power transmitter that can simultaneously charge multiple power receivers. Key aspects include:

### Technical Features:
1. **Multi-Device Charging:** The transmitter can charge a first power receiver while simultaneously detecting and communicating with a second power receiver
2. **Signal Exchange Protocol:** Implements a multi-stage signal exchange:
   - Search signal from second receiver
   - Search response from transmitter
   - Request join signal with power requirements
   - Charge start command from transmitter
3. **Power Capability Matching:** The transmitter evaluates its power capacity against the receiver's requirements before authorizing charging
4. **Data Exchange:** Comprehensive data exchange including protocol versions, impedance information, voltage specifications, and session management

### Continuation History:
This patent is part of a continuation chain originating from:
- **Original Provisional Application:** U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/576,050 (December 15, 2011)
- **Original Foreign Priority:** Korean Patent Application Serial No. 10-2012-0110008 (October 4, 2012)

The continuation chain demonstrates Samsung's sustained focus on wireless power transmission technology over multiple patent generations.

**Source:** Google Patents Patent Description & Priority Information

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## 11. TECHNICAL FIELD SUMMARY

### Primary Technology Areas:
1. **Wireless Power Transfer (WPT):** Inductive and resonant coupling systems
2. **Power Electronics:** DC/DC converters and power management circuits
3. **Wireless Communications:** Data exchange protocols for power coordination
4. **Battery Charging Systems:** Multi-device charging management
5. **Mobile Devices:** Smartphone and portable device charging applications

### Key Technical Innovations:
- Multi-receiver power transmission capability
- Intelligent power allocation based on device requirements
- Real-time detection and communication with multiple receivers
- Voltage and current regulation for different device types
- Foreign object detection and safety mechanisms

**Source:** Google Patents Technology Classification & Abstract Analysis

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## 12. COMMERCIAL SIGNIFICANCE

### Market Relevance:
- **Assignee:** Samsung Electronics Co Ltd - Major consumer electronics manufacturer
- **Application Domain:** Consumer electronics, smartphones, wearables, IoT devices
- **Market Size:** Wireless power transmission is a growing market in consumer electronics

### Patent Strength Indicators:
- **Patent Family Size:** 6 related applications indicating sustained R&D investment
- **Forward Citations:** 300 citations showing high industry relevance
- **Remaining Life:** 16 years of patent protection (until 2041)
- **Active Status:** Patent remains in force and enforceable

**Source:** Google Patents Assignee & Citation Data

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## 13. DATA QUALITY & SOURCE INFORMATION

### Data Collection Method:
- **Tool Used:** USPTO PatentsView API (Google Patents Scraper)
- **Data Source:** Google Patents
- **Collection Date:** November 16, 2025
- **Data Completeness:** Comprehensive patent data including claims, classifications, family information, and citations

### Data Reliability:
- All data sourced from official Google Patents database
- Patent information verified against USPTO records
- Classification codes from official CPC system
- Citation data from Google Patents citation index

**Source:** Google Patents Official Database

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## 14. APPENDIX: PATENT METADATA

| Field | Value |
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| Patent Number | US10958080B2 |
| Patent Status | Active |
| Assignee | Samsung Electronics Co Ltd |
| Inventor Count | 3 |
| CPC Code Count | 16 |
| IPC Code Count | 0 |
| Technology Landscape Count | 6 |
| Total Claims | 20 |
| Backward Citations | 86 |
| Forward Citations | 300 |
| Patent Family Size | 6 |
| Filing Date | 2020-06-24 |
| Grant Date | 2021-03-23 |
| Priority Date | 2011-12-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2041-03-23 |
| Patent Age (Years) | 4 |
| Remaining Life (Years) | 16 |

**Source:** Google Patents Patent Data

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## 15. DOCUMENT INFORMATION

- **Report Title:** Comprehensive Patent Data Report
- **Patent:** US10958080B2 - Method and apparatus for transmitting wireless power
- **Generated:** November 16, 2025
- **Data Source:** Google Patents (USPTO PatentsView API)
- **Report Format:** Markdown
- **Completeness:** All available patent data included

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