Wireless Battery Charging Methods for Distributed Soldier electronic Devices

A problem is endangering American soldiers all over the world. Heavy individual batteries and restrictive cables are known to encumber a soldier’s mobility in combat situations. This project aims to determine the feasibility of a wireless, centralized power system that has the potential to free soldiers from wires and individual batteries, thereby improving their efficacy on the battlefield. A wireless power system designed to supply the electronics carried by a soldier, should have a range of approximately 30cm. Additionally, the system must be cost effective, efficient, lightweight, and reliable. Our company has previously created a wireless power technology that can supply energy to handheld electronics over a short distance. WiPower has spent four years researching the most efficient way to transfer power across a range of less than 1 cm. Current methodologies allow our wireless system to perform similarly to a conventional corded power supply. Our prior research indicates that our technology is a high potential candidate to meet the needs of soldiers. The research conducted during Phase I will determine the feasibility of a 30 cm range for WiPower technology. If this range is achieved, soldiers and vehicles could be equipped with wireless power in the near future.