Wireless Power Transfer for Diverse Applications

The inventive concept expands the core technology of wireless power transfer from implantable neuromodulation devices to new, diverse applications such as wearable athletic performance monitoring, smart contact lenses, implantable biosensors, underwater robots, and neural prosthetics.

The original patent addressed the challenge of wirelessly powering implantable neuromodulation devices in a minimally invasive manner. However, the limitations of the original patent's design constrained its application to a specific field. The new inventive concept tackles the problem of adapting wireless power transfer to distinct industries, overcoming the constraints of size, material, and power requirements.

The inventive concept encompasses a range of novel applications, including a wearable device for monitoring athletic performance, a system for wirelessly powering a smart contact lens, a method for wirelessly powering an implantable biosensor, a wireless power transfer system for a swarm of underwater robots, and a device for wirelessly powering a neural prosthetic. Each application leverages the core technology of wireless power transfer, adapting it to the unique demands of its respective field. For instance, the wearable device integrates a receiver coil with a sensor module to track athletic metrics, while the smart contact lens system incorporates a receiver coil and a transmitter coil to enable wireless power transfer.

The new claims introduce novel applications and use cases that depart from the original patent's focus on implantable neuromodulation devices. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the wireless power transfer technology to address the distinct challenges and requirements of each new application, thereby expanding the technology's scope and potential.

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include varying coil geometries, materials, and sizes tailored to specific applications. Additionally, the inventive concept could be modified to accommodate different power transfer frequencies, modes of operation, or integration with other technologies.

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential across various industries, including wearable technology, healthcare, robotics, and neuroscience. The market for wireless power transfer solutions is expected to grow, driven by the increasing demand for convenient, efficient, and reliable power transfer solutions in diverse applications.