In recent years, fast charging technology in smartphones has had various advancements thanks to breakthroughs in technology. These improvements have also made wireless charging faster and more relevant in the market, but, Xiaomi is apparently working on making this technology even better, especially for foldable smartphones.
The Chinese tech giant had filed for a patent titled “Wireless Charging Method and Device, Folding Screen Electronic Equipment, Storage Media” back in 8th January 2020. Now, this patent has been granted, with a publication number of CN113098152A that was spotted on the CNIPA. While the patent doesn’t reveal any specifics regarding the fast charging technology or has any images of a particular device, it describes how a fast charging tech on a foldable phones would work.
Interestingly, the foldable handset will support wireless charging from either half of its rear panel. So regardless of whether it is folded or which side you place it on, the device will still support wireless charging even if only one half is in contact with the wireless charging pad. In other words, the device can be charged from either halves or the entire unfolded rear panel as well, making it more convenient for the users.
Furthermore, the patent states that the wireless charging device will first initiate a handshake communication with the foldable handset to obtain its supported charging type. This could enable the wireless charger to be more efficient and shorten the time to charge the foldable smartphone to full. Keep in mind that this is still just a patent and we have no way of confirming if Xiaomi is actually working on such technology, or is just covering all bases.
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