Patent Publication Number: US-9893553-B2

Title: Method and system for simultaneously wirelessly charging portable rechargeable devices based on wireless inductive power transfer with seamless free positioning capability

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application claims the benefit of, is a continuation, and is a continuation-in-part of the following provisional applications, which are hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety: U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/920,487, captioned “METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY WIRELESSLY CHARGING PORTABLE CHARGEABLE DEVICES BASED ON WIRELESS INDUCTIVE POWER TRANSFER WITH SEAMLESS FREE POSITIONING CAPABILITY” filed Dec. 24, 2013, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/923,785, captioned “METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUGMENTING USABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION AND POWER MANAGEMENT THEREOF” filed Jan. 6, 2014, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/006,277, captioned “IMPROVED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY WIRELESSLY CHARGING PORTABLE CHARGEABLE DEVICES BASED ON WIRELESS INDUCTIVE POWER TRANSFER WITH SEAMLESS FREE POSITIONING CAPABILITY” filed Jun. 2, 2014. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Field of the Invention 
     Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to wireless power transfer, and more particularly, to simultaneously wirelessly charging portable chargeable devices based on wireless inductive power transfer with enhanced qualitative and quantitative parameters, such as economic feasibility, easy usability, seamless free positioning capability, minimal cross-interference and maximal power transfer efficiency. 
     Description of the Related Art 
     Wireless or contactless battery charging has undergone some developments in recent years owing to the enhanced user experience and reliability of not having to use connectors, and the advantages of having universal wireless chargers for any kind of electronic devices, like laptops, mobiles etc. 
     One major problem is free positioning of portable devices on a wireless charger thereby facilitating seamless charging of the portable devices thereupon. 
     Some solutions for charging multiple mobile phones simultaneously provide for a common transmitter pad, wherein one or more independent charging systems may be used. However, the seamless free positioning capability is lost on account of physical demarcation between the independent charging systems. 
     In certain scenarios involving charging of multiple mobile phones using a common charger pad, highly resonant wireless power transfer provides a better user experience in terms of three dimensional free positioning capabilities. However, the total cost of the equipment turns out to be higher on account of usage of the advanced technology, in addition to the separate communications requirements that needs to be built into the wireless charger. Thus, highly resonant wireless power transfer and similar technologies may not find wide acceptance in a worldwide consumer market, unless costs are acceptable. Additionally, the highly resonant wireless power transfer and similar technologies may fail to charge existing mobile phones that already have wireless power capability. 
     In certain scenarios involving charging of at least one of a single portable computing and communications device using the free positioning capability, and at least a pair of the portable computing and communication devices, there is likelihood or probability of occurrence of one or more events, such as at least one of power transfer and communications events, at least one of simultaneously and separately, owing to at least a pair of transmitter coils comprising the transmitter coil array, in any point in time. In general, an electromagnetic shield that serves the transmitter coils, in entirety, as a common electromagnetic shield is used. The electromagnetic shield maximizes the power transfer efficiency via directing the flux paths. However, as a consequence, the electromagnetic shield provides for a common impedance path thereby resulting in cross-interference amid two or more transmitter coils. 
     One solution to the problem of cross-interference is introduction of a gap in the electromagnetic shield thereby facilitating elimination of cross-interference amid two or more transmitter coils. However, the introduction of the gap may have an impact on the efficiency of power transfer, and is thus not recommended. 
     Therefore, there is still a need for the design and implementation of methods and systems for streamlined, simultaneous wireless charging of portable chargeable devices based on wireless inductive power transfer with enhanced qualitative and quantitative parameters, such as economical, easy usability, seamless free positioning capability, minimal cross-interference and maximal power transfer efficiency. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     Embodiments of the present invention specifically relate to a system and method for seamlessly and simultaneously wirelessly charging portable rechargeable devices, the system comprising a charging subsystem comprising a controller, an electromagnetic shield for maximization of power transfer efficiency, and a transmitter coil array comprising a first plurality of transmitter coils in juxtaposition and coupled to the electromagnetic shield, and each of a second plurality of transmitter coils overlappingly coupled to at least a pair of the first plurality of transmitter coils in juxtaposition and positioned thereunder, and a controller for sequentially scanning each of the transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array and selectively activating and deactivating the transmitter coils based on the detection of presence of receiver coils positioned at any position relative to the transmitter coils, and a portable chargeable device comprising a receiver coil, wherein the system facilitates maximization of power transfer efficiency while minimization of cross-interference between the transmitter coils in juxtaposition. 
     These and other systems, processes, methods, objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment and the drawings. All documents mentioned herein are hereby incorporated in their entirety by reference. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  depicts a block diagram of a system for simultaneously wirelessly charging portable chargeable devices using wireless inductive power transfer with seamless free positioning capability, according to one or more embodiments; 
         FIG. 2  depicts one potential overall physical configuration in connection with the charging subsystem  102 , and transmitter coil array  110  thereof, of  FIG. 1 , in accordance with one or more embodiments; 
         FIGS. 3A-F  depicts an assortment of possibilities, and corresponding use case scenarios, in connection with the positioning of the portable chargeable devices  104  relative to the charging subsystem  102 , of  FIG. 1 , in accordance with one or more embodiments; 
         FIG. 4  depicts a flow diagram for a method for selective activation and deactivation of one or more transmitter coils comprising the transmitter coil array, in accordance with one or more embodiments; 
         FIG. 5A  depicts a second potential overall physical configuration in connection with the charging subsystem  102 , and transmitter coil array  110  thereof, of  FIG. 1 , in accordance with one or more embodiments; 
         FIG. 5B  depicts a third potential overall physical configuration in connection with the charging subsystem  102 , and transmitter coil array  110  thereof, of  FIG. 1 , in accordance with one or more embodiments; 
         FIG. 6A  depicts a fourth potential overall physical configuration in connection with the charging subsystem  102 , and transmitter coil array  110  thereof, of  FIG. 1 , in accordance with one or more embodiments; 
         FIG. 6B  depicts a fifth potential overall physical configuration in connection with the charging subsystem  102 , and transmitter coil array  110  thereof, of  FIG. 1 , in accordance with one or more embodiments; 
         FIG. 7A  depicts a seventh potential overall physical configuration in connection with the charging subsystem  102 , and transmitter coil array  110  thereof, of  FIG. 1 , in accordance with one or more embodiments; 
         FIG. 7B  depicts an eighth potential overall physical configuration in connection with the charging subsystem  102 , and transmitter coil array  110  thereof, of  FIG. 1 , in accordance with one or more embodiments; and 
         FIG. 8  depicts a flow diagram of a method for design and implementation of a system facilitating seamless and simultaneous wireless charging of portable rechargeable devices with free positioning capability, according to one or more embodiments; 
         FIG. 9  depicts a computer system that may be a computing device and may be utilized in various embodiments of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     So that the manner in which the above recited features of the present invention can be understood in detail, a more particular description of the invention, briefly summarized above, may be had by reference to embodiments, some of which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of this invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments. 
     While the method and system is described herein by way of example for several embodiments and illustrative drawings, those skilled in the art will recognize that the method and system for simultaneously wirelessly charging portable chargeable devices based on wireless inductive power transfer with seamless free positioning capability, is not limited to the embodiments or drawings described. It should be understood, that the drawings and detailed description thereto are not intended to limit embodiments to the particular form disclosed. Rather, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the method and system for simultaneously wirelessly charging portable chargeable devices based on wireless inductive power transfer with seamless free positioning capability defined by the appended claims. Any headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used herein, the word “may” is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including, but not limited to. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Various embodiments of a method and system for simultaneously wirelessly charging portable chargeable devices based on wireless inductive power transfer with seamless free positioning capability and improved electromagnetic shield structure are described. In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of claimed subject matter. However, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that claimed subject matter may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, methods, apparatuses or systems that would be known by one of ordinary skill have not been described in detail so as not to obscure claimed subject matter. 
       FIG. 1  depicts a block diagram of a system  100  for simultaneously wirelessly charging portable chargeable/rechargeable devices using wireless inductive power transfer with streamlined and seamless, free positioning capability, according to one or more embodiments. 
     The system  100  may comprise a charging subsystem  102  and one or more portable chargeable devices  104 . For purposes of clarity and expediency, the system  100  may be hereinafter referred to as an Adaptive Position Free (APF) wireless charging system. 
     In some embodiments, each of the portable chargeable devices  104  may be at least one of a portable computing device, portable communications device and a combination thereof, for instance a portable computing and communications device. 
     In some embodiments, each of the portable computing devices may be at least one of a portable computer, tablet computer, Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), an ultra mobile PC, a smart phone, carputer, portable communications, pentop computer, wearable computer, such as a smart watch, and the like. Likewise, in some embodiments, each of the portable communications devices may be at least one of a mobile device, and the like. 
     The charging subsystem  102  may comprise a shield  106 , at least a first controller  108 , a transmitter coil array  110  and a first power source  112 . 
     For purposes of clarity and expediency, the charging subsystem  102  may be hereinafter interchangeably referred to as at least one of a base station and power transmitter. 
     Specifically, in use, the charging subsystem  102  may facilitate simultaneously wirelessly charging portable chargeable/rechargeable devices  104  using wireless inductive power transfer with streamlined and seamless, free positioning capability. 
     In some embodiments, for example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the shield  106  may be at least one of an electric, a magnetic and an electromagnetic shield. 
     In some embodiments, the shield employed may be at least one of a composite (or compact) modular and single shield, designed in accordance with the principles of the present invention. Specifically, the composite modular shield may comprise one or more sets of shield blocks (i.e. sets of one or more individual modular shield blocks) thereby facilitating realization or formation of at least one of asymmetric and symmetric shielding zones, wherein each of the sets of shield blocks may comprise one or more individual modular shield blocks possessing homogeneous specifications, for instance material, constructional, dimensional, geometrical, spatial position and orientation specifications therefor. 
     In some embodiments involving isolation from external magnetic fields, use of a magnetic shield is disclosed, in accordance with the principles of the present invention. For example, in some scenarios involving static or slowly varying magnetic fields below approximately 100 kHz, the Faraday shielding may be ineffective. Thus, shields made of metal alloys with high magnetic permeability may be used, such as sheets of Permalloy and Mu-Metal, or ferromagnetic metal coatings with nano-crystalline grain structure. In use, the aforementioned materials may not block the magnetic field, as with electric shielding; rather draw the magnetic field into the aforementioned materials, thereby facilitating providing a path for the magnetic field lines around the shielded volume. In some scenarios, the best shape for magnetic shields may thus be a closed container surrounding the shielded volume. The effectiveness of the magnetic shielding depends on the permeability of the material, which generally drops off at both very low magnetic field strengths and at high field strengths, wherein the material may become saturated. In order to achieve low residual fields, the magnetic shields may often consist of several enclosures one inside the other, each of which successively reduces the field therein. In some scenarios, in use, a magnetic shield, for instance the shield  106 , may facilitate maximizing the power transfer efficiency via directing the flux paths. 
     In some scenarios, in use, an electromagnetic shield, for instance the shield  106 , may facilitate reducing the electromagnetic field by blocking the electromagnetic field. For example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the electromagnetic shield  106  may be made of at least one of conductive and magnetic materials. For instance, in some embodiments, the electromagnetic shield  106  may be made of at least one of a sheet metal, metal screen, metal foam and a combination thereof. 
     The amount of reduction of the electromagnetic field resulting from the electromagnetic shield  106  may depend on one or more factors, namely 1) the material, and the thickness therefor, 2) the size of the shielded spatial volume and 3) the frequency of the fields of interest and 4) the size, shape and orientation of apertures in the shield to an incident electromagnetic field. 
     The transmitter coil array  110  may facilitate generation of electromagnetic field. The transmitter coil array  110  may comprise one or more transmitter coils (not shown here explicitly). In some embodiments, for example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the transmitter coil array  110  may include six (6) transmitter coils. 
     In some embodiments, at least one of the charging subsystem  102  and components thereof may be at least one of partially and fully disposed in a first housing element  114  (not shown here explicitly). 
     The first controller  108  may be coupled to the transmitter coil array  110  and first power source  112 . 
     In some embodiments, the first controller  108  may be in essence a programmable microcontroller. 
     In operation, the first controller  108  may facilitate managing the operations of the one or more transmitter coils of the transmitter coil array  110 . 
     Each of the portable chargeable devices  104  may comprise a receiver coil  116 , a second controller  118  and a second power source  120 . 
     The second controller  118  may be coupled to the receiver coil  116  and second power source  120 . The second controller  118  may be in essence a programmable microcontroller. 
     In some embodiments, at least one of the portable chargeable devices  104  and components thereof may be at least one of partially and fully disposed in a second housing element  122  (not shown here explicitly). 
     However, in other embodiments, the components of the charging subsystem  102  and the portable chargeable devices  104  may be modified and coupled together differently in any suitable manner without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. 
     In operation, power may be transmitted or transferred wirelessly between the transmitter coil array  110  and one or more receiver coils  116  via wireless power coupling. In typical settings for charging small mobile devices, e.g., cell phones, smart phones, PDAs, music players, sound recorders, portable gaming consoles, wireless headsets, GPS devices, etc., the wireless power coupling is a known inductive coupling. 
     Each of the transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110  may facilitate generating an electromagnetic field upon application or supply of power thereto using the first power source  112 . The generated electromagnetic field may facilitate inducing a power flow in the receiver coil  116  upon proper alignment of the receiver coil  116  in the generated electromagnetic field. The power flow in the receiver coil  116  may be used to power the portable computing and communications device  104  and/or recharge the second power source  120 . The configuration of each of the transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110  and at least one receiver coil  116 , e.g., the number of turns of the coils around a core, the composition of the core, the composition of the coils (including wire gauge), the dimensions of the core and coils, etc., may be designed to provide an efficient wireless power transfer between the primary and secondary coils, as would be apparent to one of skill in the art. 
     The first controller  108  of the charging subsystem  102  may be configured to control the operation of the portable computing and communications device  104 . For example, by controlling the voltage and/or current supplied from the first power source  112  to the transmitter coil array  110  so that the electromagnetic field generated by the transmitter coil array  110  may efficiently induce appropriate voltage and current waveforms in the receiver coil  116  of the portable computing and communications device  104 . In some embodiments, the voltage and/or current supplied to the transmitter coil array  110  may be controlled by other known power conditioning/regulating components. Similarly, the second controller  118  of the portable computing and communications device  104  may be configured to control the operation of the portable computing and communications device  104 . For example, by regulating and/or converting the voltage and/or current received by the receiver coil  116  to provide appropriate power levels to charge the second power source  120 , and other components of the portable computing and communications device  104 . 
     In operation, in some scenarios, the first controller  108  may facilitate sequentially scanning each of the transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110 . Upon detection of the presence of the receiver coils  116  of the one or more portable chargeable devices  104  on the charging subsystem  102  positioned at one or more positions relative to the transmitter coils, the first controller  108  may facilitate at least one of selectively activating and deactivating the transmitter coils thereby facilitating minimization of cross-interference therebetween. 
     In some embodiments, one or more potential overall physical configurations in connection with the charging subsystem are disclosed, in accordance with the principles of the present invention. Specifically, the overall physical configuration in connection with the charging subsystem comprises material, constructional, dimensional, geometrical, spatial position and orientation specifications regarding the charging subsystem, and transmitter coil array thereof. In some embodiments, the charging subsystem and transmitter coil array thereof possess apposite material, constructional, dimensional, geometrical, spatial position and orientation specifications, designed in accordance with the principles of the present invention. 
       FIG. 2  depicts an exemplary potential overall physical configuration in connection with the charging subsystem  102 , and transmitter coil array  110  thereof, of  FIG. 1 , in accordance with one or more embodiments. 
     As depicted in  FIG. 2 , the transmitter coil array  110  may comprise one or more transmitter coils. In some embodiments, for example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the transmitter coil array  110  may include six (6) transmitter coils. For purposes of clarity and expediency, the transmitter coil array  110  including the six (6) transmitter coils may be divided into two sub-arrays, namely odd and even numbered transmitter coils. Specifically, the odd numbered transmitter coils may include three (3) transmitter coils that have been hereinafter referred to as a first transmitter coil  110 A, third transmitter coil  110 C and fifth transmitter coil  110 E respectively. Likewise, the even numbered transmitter coils may include three (3) transmitter coils that have been hereinafter referred to as a second transmitter coil  110 B, fourth transmitter coil  110 D and sixth transmitter coil  110 F respectively. 
     In some embodiments, by virtue of the overall physical configuration in connection with the charging subsystem  102 , and the transmitter coil array  110  thereof, the system  100  may facilitate charging of at least a pair of portable computing and communications device  104 . 
     For example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the charging subsystem  102  and transmitter coil array  110  thereof may possess the following material, constructional, dimensional, geometrical, spatial position and orientation specifications, namely 1) material of the shield  106  may be ferrite; 2) optional geometry of the shield  106  may be three-dimensional (3D) solid rectangular cuboid with or without rounded corners; 3) length, breadth and height, i.e. dimensions, of the shield  106  may be approximately 84 mm*160 mm*10 mm; 4) length and breadth, i.e. dimensions, of each of the transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110  may be approximately 45 mm*52 mm; 5) number of the transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110  may be 6; 6) optional geometry of each of the transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110  may be three-dimensional (3D) hollow rectangular lamina with rounded corners; 7) relative spatial positioning of each of the transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110  with respect to the shield  106  may be such that each of the odd numbered transmitter coils, namely the first  110 A, third  110 C and fifth  110 E in that order, may be directly coupled to the shield  106 , and may be thus positioned thereupon, whereas each of the even numbered transmitter coils, namely the second  110 B, fourth  110 D and sixth  110 F in that order, may be directly coupled to a pair of immediately preceding and proceeding odd numbered transmitter coils, flanking, or juxtaposed to, each other, and may be positioned immediately beneath each of the even numbered transmitter coils; 8) relative inter-coil spatial positioning of the odd numbered transmitter coils may be such that the first  110 A, third  110 C and fifth  110 E transmitter coils in that order may be juxtaposed in close vicinity to each other in a continuous linear fashion; 9) relative inter-coil spatial positioning of the even numbered transmitter coils may be such that the second  110 B, fourth  110 D and sixth  110 F transmitter coils in that order may be proximately juxtaposed to each other in a continuous linear fashion; 10) relative inter-coil spatial positioning of both even and odd numbered transmitter coils may be such that each of the even numbered transmitter coils may partially overlap with a pair of immediately preceding and proceeding odd numbered transmitter coils; 11) inter transmitter coil array edge and the shield  106  length spacing may be less than approximately 5 mm; 12) inter transmitter coil array edge and the shield  106  breadth spacing may be approximately 5 mm. 
     In some best case scenarios, in operation, each of the six (6) transmitter coils, namely first  110 A, second  110 B, third  110 C, fourth  110 D, fifth  110 E and sixth  110 F, may be continuously sequentially scanned. 
     Advantageously, in some worst case scenarios involving random positioning of a single portable chargeable device  104  on the charging subsystem  102 , the overall physical configuration in connection with the charging subsystem  102  and transmitter coil array  110  thereof may provide necessary and sufficient (or optimal) alignment between the receiver  116  and each of the transmitter coils  110 A-F in the transmitter coil array  110 . For example, and by no way of limitation, at least a minimum of approximately 70% alignment may be achieved between the receiver coil  116  and each of the transmitter coils  110 A-F in the transmitter coil array  110  in case a single portable computing and communications device  104  may be positioned on at least one of the top-left and bottom-right corners of the charging subsystem  102 . 
     In some embodiments, the system may facilitate streamlined and seamless free positioning of one or more portable chargeable devices manually on the charging subsystem thereby eliminating the need for guided or selective positioning. 
       FIGS. 3A-F  depicts an assortment of possibilities, and corresponding use case scenarios, in connection with the positioning of the portable chargeable devices  104  relative to the charging subsystem  102 , of  FIG. 1 , in accordance with one or more embodiments. 
     As depicted in  FIG. 3A , in some use case scenarios, the system  100  may facilitate manual positioning of the portable computing and communication device  104  at a top-left position relative to the charging subsystem  102  by a user. 
     As depicted in  FIG. 3B , in some use case scenarios, the system  100  may facilitate manual positioning of the portable computing and communication device  104  at a top-right position relative to the charging subsystem by a user. 
     As depicted in  FIG. 3C , in some use case scenarios, the system  100  may facilitate manual positioning of the portable computing and communication device  104  at a bottom-left position relative to the charging subsystem by a user. 
     As depicted in  FIG. 3D , in some use case scenarios, the system  100  may facilitate manual positioning of the portable computing and communication device  104  at a bottom-right position relative to the charging subsystem by a user. 
     As depicted in  FIG. 3E , in some use case scenarios, the system  100  may facilitate manual positioning of the portable computing and communication device  104  at a central position relative to the charging subsystem by a user. 
     As depicted in  FIG. 3F , in some use case scenarios, the system  100  may facilitate manual positioning of at least a pair of portable computing and communication devices  104  at central positions relative to the charging subsystem by a user, wherein the pair of the portable computing and communication devices  104  are juxtaposed in at least one of proximity and vicinity of each other. 
     In some embodiments, adaptive free positioning capability of the system by virtue of the overall physical configuration of the charging subsystem, and transmitter coil array thereof, as well as selective activation and deactivation of the transmitter coils constituting the transmitter coil array is disclosed, in accordance with the principles of the present invention. 
     In some scenarios, the system  100 , of  FIG. 1 , may facilitate charging at least one portable computing and communications device  104  and at least a pair of additional portable computing and communication devices  104  using the free positioning capability, wherein the pair of additional devices  104  may be centrally positioned relative to the charging subsystem  102 , and wherein the pair of additional devices  104  may be juxtaposed in at least one of proximity and vicinity of each other. Thus, there may be a likelihood or probability of occurrence of one or more events, such as at least one of power transfer and communications events, at least one of simultaneously and separately, owing to at least a pair of transmitter coils constituting the transmitter coil array  110 , in any point in time. 
     Reiterating again, the magnetic shield  106  may facilitate maximizing the power transfer efficiency via directing the flux paths. However, as a consequence, the magnetic shield  106  may facilitate providing for a common impedance path thereby resulting in cross-interference amid two or more transmitter coils, constituting the transmitter coil array  110 , juxtaposed in at least one of proximity and vicinity of each other. 
     In some embodiments, introduction of a gap in the shield facilitates elimination of cross-interference amid two or more transmitter coils. However, the introduction of the gap may have an impact on the efficiency of power transfer, and thus there has to be a trade-off between introduction of the gap and corresponding impact on the efficiency of power transfer. 
     In some embodiments, a method for selectively activating and deactivating one or more transmitter coils constituting the transmitter coil array is disclosed, in accordance with one or more embodiments. Specifically, the method facilitates achievement of efficient power transfer and reliable communications between the transmitter and receiver coils despite the presence of the common impedance path introduced by the shield leading to cross-interference amid two or more transmitter coils. 
       FIG. 4  depicts a flow diagram for a method for at least one of selectively activating and deactivating one or more transmitter coils constituting the transmitter coil array, in accordance with one or more embodiments. 
     The method  400  may start at step  402  and may proceed to step  404 . In some embodiments, for example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the method  400  may be implemented by a controller, for instance the first controller  108 , of  FIG. 1 . 
     At step  404 , the method  400  may facilitate, or comprise, sequentially scanning one or more transmitter coils in a transmitter coil array for detection of at least one of a presence and an absence of a receiver coil at any position on a charging subsystem, for instance the charging subsystem  102  of  FIG. 1 . In some embodiments, for example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, each transmitter coil of a transmitter coil array, for instance each of the transmitter coils  110 A-F of the transmitter coil array  110  of  FIGS. 1-2 , may be sequentially scanned for detection of at least one of presence and absence of a receiver coil, for instance the receiver coil  116 , at any position on the charging subsystem  102 . 
     In some scenarios involving detection of at least one of presence and absence of any portable computing and communications device, the receiver coil thereof may be detected at any position on the charging subsystem. In some embodiments, for example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the receiver coil  116  may be detected at any given position on the charging subsystem  102 . 
     At step  406 , upon detection of the receiver coil at any position on the charging subsystem, the method  400  may facilitate, or comprise, charging a portable computing and communications device comprising the detected receiver coil. In some embodiments, for example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, a portable computing and communications device, for instance the device  104 , comprising the receiver coil  116  may be subjected to wireless charging. 
     In some scenarios involving deployment of the system for securely wirelessly charging a proprietary portable computing and communications device, upon detection of the receiver coil thereof at any position on the charging subsystem, the method  400  may facilitate, or further comprise, authenticating and authorizing the proprietary portable computing and communications device for purposes of charging. In some scenarios, in the event that an additional proprietary portable computing and communications device may request charging on the charging subsystem upon manual positioning of the additional device thereon, the method  400  may facilitate, or further comprise, charging the additional proprietary portable computing and communications device subsequent to successful authentication and authorization of the additional device. In some scenarios, in the event that yet another additional proprietary portable computing and communications device may request charging on the charging subsystem upon manual positioning of the device thereon, the method  400  may facilitate, or further comprise, charging the yet another additional proprietary portable computing and communications device subject to at least one of execution and non-execution of the tests for authentication and authorization. 
     At step  408 , upon detection of presence of one or more additional receiver coils, the method  400  may facilitate, or further comprise, at least one of selectively activating and deactivating the one or more transmitter coils, thereby facilitating seamless charging of additional portable computing and communications devices comprising the additional receiver coils across any and all positions on the charging subsystem with minimal cross-interference therebetween. The method  400  may proceed to step  410  and end. 
     Table 1 discloses an exemplary tabular representation in connection with proprietary control logic facilitating managing interoperability of the transmitter coils constituting the transmitter coil array based at least in part on one or more potential shield structures, potential coil configurations and a combination thereof, designed and implemented in accordance with the principles of the present invention. 
     
       
         
           
               
               
            
               
                   
               
               
                   
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     In some embodiments, implementation of the proprietary control logic facilitating managing interoperability of the transmitter coils constituting the transmitter coil array based at least in part on one or more potential shield structures, potential coil configurations and a combination thereof is disclosed, in accordance with the principles of the present invention. Specifically, the first controller may facilitate implementation of the proprietary control logic facilitating defining one or more at least one of selective activation and deactivation schemes in connection with the transmitter coils thereby facilitating managing interoperability therebetween. 
     In some embodiments, the first controller may be in essence a programmable microcontroller and may comprise a memory unit, microprocessor unit and an I/O unit. Specifically, the memory unit may comprise a control logic module facilitating implementation of the proprietary control logic, in turn, facilitating defining one or more of at least one of selective activation and deactivation schemes in connection with the transmitter coils, thereby facilitating managing interoperability therebetween. 
     Advantageously, in some embodiments, the system may facilitate simultaneous wirelessly charging at least a pair of portable chargeable devices using at least a pair of simultaneous communication channels based on wireless inductive power transfer whilst providing a common shield to maximize power transfer efficiency and facilitating at least one of selectively activating and deactivating transmitter coils to minimize cross-interference therebetween with seamless free positioning capability. 
     Still advantageously, in some embodiments, the system may facilitate charging of at least one of previous, current and future versions of Wireless Power Consortium (WPC)s&#39;-QI compatible phones and receivers therefor in contrast to WPC&#39;s only promise for backward compatibility. 
     Still further advantageously, in some embodiments, the system may facilitate charging of at least one of previous, current and future versions of Power Matters Alliance (PMA) or ALLIANCE FOR WIRELESS POWER®-compatible phones and receivers therefor. 
     Yet, in other advantageous embodiments, the system may facilitate streamlined and seamless concurrent charging of multiple portable chargeable WPC-compatible devices with free positioning capability and both backward and forward compatibility therefor, in contrast to other technologies with a relatively higher level of engineering approach that may not be commercially viable in near future, and may also require increased cost on both transmitter and receiver side to be compatible with existing solutions. 
     In some embodiments, one or more potential overall physical configurations in connection with the charging subsystem, and transmitter coil array thereof, thereby facilitating at least one of zeroization and minimization of Electromagnetic Field (EMF), thermal and interference losses, whilst maximization of efficiency, are disclosed in accordance with the principles of the invention. In some specific embodiments, the shield may be custom-designed, in accordance with the principles of the present invention. Specifically, the shield may possess at least one of composite modular and monolithic design. 
     In some embodiments, the shield may comprise one or more sets of shield blocks thereby facilitating definition of asymmetric zones thereupon, wherein each of the sets of shield blocks may possess homogeneous specifications, for instance material, constructional, dimensional, geometrical, spatial position and orientation specifications therefor. 
       FIG. 5A  depicts an exemplary second potential overall physical configuration in connection with the charging subsystem  102 , and transmitter coil array  110  thereof, of  FIG. 1 , in accordance with one or more embodiments. 
     As depicted in  FIG. 5A , the shield  106 , of  FIG. 1 , may possess a composite modular design. For example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the shield  106  may include at least two heterogeneous sets of shield blocks, wherein each shield block in each set of the two heterogeneous sets of shield blocks may possess homogeneous specifications, for instance material, constructional, dimensional, geometrical, spatial position and orientation specifications therefor. For purposes of clarity and expediency, the two heterogeneous sets of shield blocks may be hereinafter referred to as a first and set of shield blocks  502 A and  504 A. For example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the first set of shield blocks  502 A may include a pair of shield blocks, namely a first and second shield blocks  506 A and  508 A, with homogeneous specifications, for instance material, constructional, dimensional, geometrical, spatial position and orientation specifications therefor. Likewise, for example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the second set of shield blocks  504 A may include a single shield block, namely a third shield block  510 A with distinct specifications. 
     As depicted in  FIG. 5A , for example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, in accordance with the second potential overall physical configuration the charging subsystem  102 , and transmitter coil array  110  thereof, may possess the following material, constructional, dimensional, geometrical, spatial position and orientation specifications, namely: 
     1) the material of a heat sink metallic plate (not shown and numbered here explicitly) may be a metal, for instance silver; 
     2) the optional geometry of the heat sink metallic plate may be a thin (or laminar) three-dimensional (3D) solid rectangular cuboid with or without rounded corners; 
     3) the length, breadth and height, i.e. dimensions, of the heat sink metallic plate may be approximately &gt;55 mm*&gt;145.10 mm*&gt;=1 mm; 
     4) the spatial position and orientation of the heat sink metallic plate relative to the shield  106  may be such that the heat sink metallic plate may be juxtaposed beneath the shield  106  and coupled therewith; 
     5) the material of the shield  106  may be ferrite; 
     6) the constructional design or structure of the shield  106  may be composite modular type; 
     7) the total number of shield blocks  506 A,  508 A and  510 A constituting the shield  106  may be 3; 
     8) the relative spatial positioning of each of the shield blocks  506 A,  508 A and  510 A may be such that each of the shield blocks  506 A,  508 A and  510 A may be proximally juxtaposed to each other without any slit or gap therebetween; 
     9) the optional geometry of each of the shield blocks  506 A,  508 A and  510 A of the shield  106  may be a thin (or laminar) three-dimensional (3D) solid rectangular cuboid with or without rounded corners; 
     10) the length, breadth and height, i.e. dimensions, of the each of the shield blocks of the pair of shield blocks  506 A and  508 A of the shield  106  may be approximately 55 mm*67.05 mm*1 mm; 
     11) the length, breadth and height, i.e. dimensions, of the shield block  510 A of the shield  106  may be approximately 55 mm*11 mm*0.7 mm; 
     12) the length and breadth, i.e. dimensions, of each of the transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110  may be approximately 43 mm*50 mm; 
     13) the total number of transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110  may be 6; 
     14) the optional geometry of each of the transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110  may be a thin three-dimensional (3D) hollow rectangular ring with rounded corners; 
     15) the relative spatial positioning of each of the transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110  with respect to the shield  106  may be such that each of the odd numbered transmitter coils, namely the first  110 A, third  110 C and fifth  110 E in that order, may be directly coupled to the shield  106 , and may be thus positioned thereupon, whereas each of the even numbered transmitter coils, namely the second  110 B, fourth  110 D and sixth  110 F in that order, may be directly coupled to a pair of immediately preceding and proceeding odd numbered transmitter coils, flanking, or juxtaposed to, each other, and may be positioned immediately beneath each of the even numbered transmitter coils; 
     16) the relative inter-coil spatial positioning of the odd numbered transmitter coils may be such that the first  110 A, third  110 C and fifth  110 E transmitter coils in that order may be juxtaposed in close vicinity to each other in a continuous linear fashion; 
     17) the relative inter-coil spatial positioning of the even numbered transmitter coils may be such that the second  110 B, fourth  110 D and sixth  110 F transmitter coils in that order may be proximately juxtaposed to each other in a continuous linear fashion; 
     18) the relative inter-coil spatial positioning of both even and odd numbered transmitter coils may be such that each of the even numbered transmitter coils may partially overlap with a pair of immediately preceding and proceeding odd numbered transmitter coils; 
     19) the total inter transmitter coil array  110  and the shield  106  length-wise edge spacing may be approximately 5 mm, i.e. the total lengthwise spacing between the edges of the transmitter coil array  110  and the edges of the shield  106  may preferably be approximately 5 mm, for instance most preferably 5 mm; 
     20) the total inter transmitter coil array  110  and the shield  106  breadth-wise edge spacing may be approximately 0 mm, i.e. the total breadth-wise spacing between the edges of the transmitter coil array  110  and the edges of the shield  106  may be approximately 0 mm; 
     21) the inter external proximal edge distance between the first and second transmitter coils  110 A and  110 B, i.e. the distance between the outer proximal edges of the first and second transmitter coils  110 A and  110 B, may be approximately 16.10 mm; 
     22) the distance between the inner distal edge of the second transmitter coil  110 B and the inner proximal edge of the third transmitter coil  110 C is approximately 9.5 mm; and 
     23) the distance between the inner distal edge of the fourth transmitter coil  110 D and the inner proximal edge of the fifth transmitter coil  110 E may be approximately 9.5 mm. 
       FIG. 5B  depicts a third potential overall physical configuration in connection with the charging subsystem  102 , and transmitter coil array  110  thereof, of  FIG. 1 , in accordance with one or more embodiments. 
     As depicted in  FIG. 5B , the shield  106  may possess a composite modular design. For example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the shield  106  may include at least two sets of shield blocks, wherein each of the two sets of shield blocks may possess homogeneous specifications, for instance material, constructional, dimensional, geometrical, spatial position and orientation specifications therefor. For purposes of clarity and expediency, the two sets of shield blocks may be hereinafter referred to as a first and set of shield blocks  502 B and  504 B. For example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the first set of shield blocks  502 B may include a pair of shield blocks, namely a first and second shield blocks  506 B and  508 B, with homogeneous specifications, for instance material, constructional, dimensional, geometrical, spatial position and orientation specifications therefor. Likewise, for example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the second set of shield blocks  504 B may include a single shield block, namely a third shield block  510 B with distinct specifications. 
     As depicted in  FIG. 5B , for example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, in accordance with the third potential overall physical configuration the charging subsystem  102 , and transmitter coil array  110  thereof, may possess the following material, constructional, dimensional, geometrical, spatial position and orientation specifications, namely: 
     1) the material of a heat sink metallic plate (not shown and numbered here explicitly) may be a metal, for instance silver; 
     2) the optional geometry of the heat sink metallic plate may be a thin (or laminar) three-dimensional (3D) solid rectangular cuboid with or without rounded corners; 
     3) the length, breadth and height, i.e. dimensions, of the heat sink metallic plate may be approximately &gt;55 mm*&gt;151.70 mm*&gt;=1 mm; 
     4) the spatial position and orientation of the heat sink metallic plate relative to the shield  106  may be such that the heat sink metallic plate may be juxtaposed beneath the shield  106  and coupled therewith; 
     5) the material of the composite modular shield  106  may be ferrite; 
     6) the constructional design or structure of the shield  106  may be a composite modular type; 
     7) the total number of shield blocks  506 B,  508 B and  510 B constituting the shield  106  may be 3; 
     6) the optional geometry of each of the shield blocks of the shield  106  may be a thin (or laminar) three-dimensional (3D) solid rectangular cuboid with or without rounded corners; 
     9) the length, breadth and height, i.e. dimensions, of the each of the shield blocks of the pair of shield blocks  506 B and  508 B of the shield  106  may be approximately 55 mm*70.35 mm*1 mm; 
     10) the length, breadth and height, i.e. dimensions, of the shield block  510 B of the shield  106  may be approximately 55 mm*11 mm*0.7 mm; 
     11) the length and breadth, i.e. dimensions, of each of the transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110  may be approximately 45.20 mm*53.2 mm; 
     12) the total number of transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110  may be 6; 
     13) the optional geometry of each of the transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110  may be thin three-dimensional (3D) hollow rectangular ring with rounded corners; 
     14) the relative spatial positioning of each of the transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110  with respect to the shield  106  may be such that each of the odd numbered transmitter coils, namely the first  110 A, third  110 C and fifth  110 E in that order, may be directly coupled to the shield  106 , and may be thus positioned thereupon, whereas each of the even numbered transmitter coils, namely the second  110 B, fourth  110 D and sixth  110 F in that order, may be directly coupled to a pair of immediately preceding and proceeding odd numbered transmitter coils, flanking, or juxtaposed to, each other, and may be positioned immediately beneath each of the even numbered transmitter coils; 
     15) the relative inter-coil spatial positioning of the odd numbered transmitter coils may be such that the first  110 A, third  110 C and fifth  110 E transmitter coils in that order may be juxtaposed in close vicinity to each other in a continuous linear fashion; 
     16) the relative inter-coil spatial positioning of the even numbered transmitter coils may be such that the second  110 B, fourth  110 D and sixth  110 F transmitter coils in that order may be proximately juxtaposed to each other in a continuous linear fashion; 
     17) the relative inter-coil spatial positioning of both even and odd numbered transmitter coils may be such that each of the even numbered transmitter coils may partially overlap with a pair of immediately preceding and proceeding odd numbered transmitter coils; 
     18) the total inter transmitter coil array  110  and the shield  106  length-wise edge spacing may be approximately 5 mm, i.e. the total lengthwise spacing between the edges of the transmitter coil array  110  and the edges of the shield  106  may preferably be approximately 5 mm; 
     19) the total inter transmitter coil array  110  and the shield  106  breadth-wise edge spacing may be approximately 0 mm, i.e. the total breadth-wise spacing between the edges of the transmitter coil array  110  and the edges of the shield  106  may be approximately 0 mm; 
     20) the inter external proximal edge distance between the first and second transmitter coils  110 A and  110 B, i.e. the distance between the outer proximal edges of the first and second transmitter coils  110 A and  110 B, may be approximately 16.10 mm; 
     21) the distance between the inner distal edge of the second transmitter coil  110 B and the inner proximal edge of the third transmitter coil  110 C may be approximately 9.5 mm; and 
     22) the distance between the inner distal edge of the fourth transmitter coil  110 D and the inner proximal edge of the fifth transmitter coil  110 E may be approximately 9.5 mm. 
     In some embodiments, the shield may comprise of one or more sets of shield blocks. Specifically, each set of the sets of shield blocks may possess homogeneous specifications, for instance material, constructional, dimensional, geometrical, spatial position and orientation specifications therefor. More specifically, each shield block of the sets of shield blocks forming the shield may be juxtaposed in at least one of proximity and vicinity of each other thereby resulting in, or allowing or maintaining, a selectively adjustable gap therebetween. In some embodiments, the selectively adjustable gap may be at least one of void and filled with an appropriate material. Specifically, the material for filling the gap may be at least one of thermally conductive, electrically insulative, magnetically insulative and a combination thereof. More specifically, the gap-fill material may be a shield with a relatively lower profile vis-à-vis the shield blocks. 
       FIG. 6A  depicts a fourth potential overall physical configuration in connection with the charging subsystem  102 , and transmitter coil array  110  thereof, of  FIG. 1 , in accordance with one or more embodiments. 
     As depicted in  FIG. 6A , the shield  106  may possess a composite modular design. For example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the shield  106  may include at least two sets of shield blocks, wherein each of the two sets of shield blocks may possess homogeneous specifications, for instance material, constructional, dimensional, geometrical, spatial position and orientation specifications therefor. For purposes of clarity and expediency, the two sets of shield blocks may be hereinafter referred to as a first and second set of shield blocks  602 A and  604 A. For example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the first set of shield blocks  602 A may include a pair of shield blocks, namely a first and second shield blocks  606 A and  608 A, with homogeneous specification, for instance material, constructional, dimensional, geometrical, spatial position and orientation specifications therefor. For example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the second set of shield blocks  604 A may include a single shield block, namely a third shield block  610 A with distinct specifications. 
     As depicted in  FIG. 6A , for example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, in accordance with the fourth potential overall physical configuration the charging subsystem  102 , and transmitter coil array  110  thereof, may possess the following material, constructional, dimensional, geometrical, spatial position and orientation specifications, namely: 
     1) the material of a heat sink metallic plate (not shown and numbered here explicitly) may be a metal, for instance silver; 
     2) the optional geometry of the heat sink metallic plate may be a thin (or laminar) three-dimensional (3D) solid rectangular cuboid with or without rounded corners; 
     3) the length, breadth and height, i.e. dimensions, of the heat sink metallic plate may be approximately &gt;55 mm*&gt;154 mm*&gt;=1 mm; 
     4) the spatial position and orientation of the heat sink metallic plate relative to the shield  106  may be such that the heat sink metallic plate may be juxtaposed beneath the shield  106  and coupled therewith; 
     5) the material of the shield  106  may be ferrite; 
     6) the constructional design or structure of the shield  106  may be a composite modular type; 
     7) the total number of shield blocks  606 A,  608 A and  610 A constituting the shield  106  may be 3; 
     8) the optional geometry of each of the shield blocks of the shield  106  may be a thin (or laminar) three-dimensional (3D) solid rectangular cuboid with or without rounded corners; 
     9) the length, breadth and height, i.e. dimensions, of the each of the shield blocks of the pair of shield blocks  606 A and  608 A of the shield  106  may be approximately 50 mm*43 mm*1 mm; 
     10) the length, breadth and height, i.e. dimensions, of the shield block  610 A of the shield  106  may be approximately 55 mm*62 mm*1 mm; 
     11) the length and breadth, i.e. dimensions, of each of the transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110  may be approximately 50 mm*43 mm; 
     12) the total number of transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110  may be 6; 
     13) the optional geometry of each of the transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110  may be a thin three-dimensional (3D) hollow rectangular ring with rounded corners; 
     14) the relative spatial positioning of each of the transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110  with respect to the shield  106  may be such that each of the odd numbered transmitter coils, namely the first  110 A, third  110 C and fifth  110 E in that order, may be directly coupled to the shield  106 , and may be thus positioned thereupon, whereas each of the even numbered transmitter coils, namely the second  110 B, fourth  110 D and sixth  110 F in that order, may be directly coupled to a pair of immediately preceding and proceeding odd numbered transmitter coils, flanking, or juxtaposed to, each other, and may be positioned immediately beneath each of the even numbered transmitter coils; 
     15) the relative inter-coil spatial positioning of the odd numbered transmitter coils may be such that the first  110 A, third  110 C and fifth  110 E transmitter coils in that order may be juxtaposed in close vicinity to each other in a continuous linear fashion; 
     16) the relative inter-coil spatial positioning of the even numbered transmitter coils may be such that the second  110 B, fourth  110 D and sixth  110 F transmitter coils in that order may be proximately juxtaposed to each other in a continuous linear fashion; 
     17) the relative inter-coil spatial positioning of both even and odd numbered transmitter coils may be such that each of the even numbered transmitter coils may partially overlap with a pair of immediately preceding and proceeding odd numbered transmitter coils; 
     18) the total inter transmitter coil array  110  and the shield  106  length-wise edge spacing may be approximately 5 mm, i.e. the total lengthwise spacing between the edges of the transmitter coil array  110  and the edges of the shield  106  may preferably be less than approximately 5 mm; 
     19) the total inter transmitter coil array  110  and the shield  106  breadth-wise edge spacing may be approximately 0 mm, i.e. the total breadth-wise spacing between the edges of the transmitter coil array  110  and the edges of the shield  106  may be approximately 0 mm; 
     20) the inter external proximal edge distance between the first and second transmitter coils  110 A and  110 B, i.e. the distance between the outer proximal edges of the first and second transmitter coils  110 A and  110 B, may be approximately 25 mm; 
     21) the distance between the outer distal edge of the first transmitter coil  110 A and the outer distal edge of the second transmitter coil  110 B, or the outer proximal edge of the fourth transmitter coil  110 D, may be approximately 25 mm; 
     22) the distance between the outer distal edge of the second transmitter coil  110 B, or the outer proximal edge of the fourth transmitter coil  110 C, and the outer proximal edge of the fifth transmitter coil  110 E may be approximately 24 mm; 
     23) the distance between the outer proximal edges of the fifth transmitter coil  110 E and the sixth transmitter coil  110 F may be approximately 22 mm; 
     24) the distance between the inner distal edge of the first transmitter coil  110 A and the inner proximal edge of the second transmitter coil  110 B may be approximately 7.6 mm; 
     25) the distance between the inner distal edge of the second transmitter coil  110 B and the inner proximal edge of the third transmitter coil  110 C may be approximately 3.6 mm; 
     26) the distance between the inner distal edge of the third transmitter coil  110 C and the inner proximal edge of the fourth transmitter coil  110 D may be approximately 4.6 mm; 
     27) the distance between the inner distal edge of the fourth transmitter coil  110 D and the inner proximal edge of the fifth transmitter coil  110 E may be approximately 6.6 mm; 
     28) the distance between the inner distal edge of the fifth transmitter coil  110 E and the inner proximal edge of the sixth transmitter coil may be approximately 1.6 mm; 
     29) the distance between the inner distal edge of the fourth transmitter coil  110 D and the inner proximal edge of the fifth transmitter coil  110 E may be approximately 9.5 mm; and 
     30) the width of the selectively adjustable gap between the first and second shield blocks  606 A and  608 A may be approximately 3 mm; and 
     31) the width of the selectively adjustable gap between the second and third shield blocks may be approximately 3 mm. 
       FIG. 6B  depicts a fifth potential overall physical configuration in connection with the charging subsystem  102 , and transmitter coil array  110  thereof, of  FIG. 1 , in accordance with one or more embodiments. 
     As depicted in  FIG. 6B , the shield  106  may possess a composite modular design. For example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the shield  106  may include at least two sets of shield blocks, wherein each of the two sets of shield blocks may possess homogeneous specifications, for instance material, constructional, dimensional, geometrical, spatial position and orientation specifications therefor. For purposes of clarity and expediency, the two sets of shield blocks may be hereinafter referred to as a first and second set of shield blocks  602 B and  604 B. For example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the first set of shield blocks  602 B may include a pair of shield blocks, namely a first and second shield blocks  606 B and  608 B, with homogeneous specifications, for instance material, constructional, dimensional, geometrical, spatial position and orientation specifications therefor. For example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the second set of shield blocks  604 B may include a single shield block, namely a third shield block  610 B with distinct specifications. 
     As depicted in  FIG. 6B , for example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, in accordance with the fourth potential overall physical configuration the charging subsystem  102 , and transmitter coil array  110  thereof, may possess the following material, constructional, dimensional, geometrical, spatial position and orientation specifications, namely 
     1) the material of a heat sink metallic plate (not shown and numbered here explicitly) may be a metal, for instance silver; 
     2) the optional geometry of the heat sink metallic plate may be a thin (or laminar) three-dimensional (3D) solid rectangular cuboid with or without rounded corners; 
     3) the length, breadth and height, i.e. dimensions, of the heat sink metallic plate may be approximately &gt;55 mm*&gt;163.10 mm*&gt;=1 mm; 
     4) the spatial position and orientation of the heat sink metallic plate relative to the shield  106  may be such that the heat sink metallic plate may be juxtaposed beneath the shield  106  and coupled therewith; 
     5) the material of the shield  106  may be ferrite; 
     6) the constructional design or structure of the shield  106  may be composite modular type; 
     7) the total number of shield blocks  606 B,  608 B and  610 B constituting the shield  106  may be 3; 
     8) the optional geometry of each of the shield blocks of the shield  106  may be a thin (or laminar) three-dimensional (3D) solid rectangular cuboid with or without rounded corners; 
     9) the length, breadth and height, i.e. dimensions, of the each of the shield blocks of the pair of shield blocks, namely first and second  606 B and  608 B of the shield  106  may be approximately 55 mm*45.20 mm*1 mm; 
     10) the length, breadth and height, i.e. dimensions, of the third shield block  610 B of the shield  106  may be approximately 55 mm*66.70 mm*1 mm; 
     11) the length and breadth, i.e. dimensions, of each of the transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110  may be approximately 53.20 mm*45.20 mm; 
     12) the total number of transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110  may be 6; 
     13) the optional geometry of each of the transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110  may be a thin three-dimensional (3D) hollow rectangular ring with rounded corners; 
     14) the relative spatial positioning of each of the transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110  with respect to the shield  106  may be such that each of the odd numbered transmitter coils, namely the first  110 A, third  110 C and fifth  110 E in that order, may be directly coupled to the shield  106 , and may be thus positioned thereupon, whereas each of the even numbered transmitter coils, namely the second  110 B, fourth  110 D and sixth  110 F in that order, may be directly coupled to a pair of immediately preceding and proceeding odd numbered transmitter coils, flanking, or juxtaposed to, each other, and positioned immediately beneath each of the even numbered transmitter coils; 
     15) the relative inter-coil spatial positioning of the odd numbered transmitter coils may be such that the first  110 A, third  110 C and fifth  110 E transmitter coils in that order may be juxtaposed in close vicinity to each other in a continuous linear fashion; 
     16) the relative inter-coil spatial positioning of the even numbered transmitter coils may be such that the second  110 B, fourth  110 D and sixth  110 F transmitter coils in that order may be proximately juxtaposed to each other in a continuous linear fashion; 
     17) the relative inter-coil spatial positioning of both even and odd numbered transmitter coils may be such that each of the even numbered transmitter coils may partially overlap with a pair of immediately preceding and proceeding odd numbered transmitter coils; 
     18) the total inter transmitter coil array  110  and the shield  106  length-wise edge spacing may be approximately 5 mm, i.e. the total lengthwise spacing between the edges of the transmitter coil array  110  and the edges of the shield  106  may preferably be approximately 5 mm; 
     19) the total inter transmitter coil array  110  and the shield  106  breadth-wise edge spacing may be approximately 0 mm, i.e. the total breadth-wise spacing between the edges of the transmitter coil array  110  and the edges of the shield  106  may be approximately 0 mm; 
     20) the inter external proximal edge distance between the first and second transmitter coils  110 A and  110 B, i.e. the distance between the outer proximal edges of the first and second transmitter coils  110 A and  110 B, may be approximately 27.50 mm; 
     21) the distance between the outer distal edge of the first transmitter coil  110 A and the outer distal edge of the second transmitter coil  110 B, or the outer proximal edge of the fourth transmitter coil  110 D, may be approximately 27.50 mm; 
     22) the distance between the outer distal edge of the second transmitter coil  110 B, or the outer proximal edge of the fourth transmitter coil  110 C, and the outer proximal edge of the fifth transmitter coil  110 E may be approximately 23.70 mm; 
     23) the distance between the outer proximal edges of the fifth transmitter coil  110 E and the sixth transmitter coil  110 F may be approximately 24.50 mm; 
     24) the distance between the inner distal edge of the first transmitter coil  110 A and the inner proximal edge of the second transmitter coil  110 B may be approximately 7.9 mm; 
     25) the distance between the inner distal edge of the second transmitter coil  110 B and the inner proximal edge of the third transmitter coil  110 C may be approximately 1.1 mm; 
     26) the distance between the inner distal edge of the third transmitter coil  110 C and the inner proximal edge of the fourth transmitter coil  110 D may be approximately 4.9 mm; 
     27) the distance between the inner distal edge of the fourth transmitter coil  110 D and the inner proximal edge of the fifth transmitter coil  110 E may be approximately 4.1 mm; 
     28) the distance between the inner distal edge of the fifth transmitter coil  110 E and the inner proximal edge of the sixth transmitter coil may be approximately 1.9 mm; 
     29) the width of the selectively adjustable gap between the first and second shield blocks  606 B and  608 B may be approximately 3 mm; and 
     30) the width of the selectively adjustable gap between the second and third shield blocks may be approximately 3 mm. 
       FIG. 7A  depicts a seventh potential overall physical configuration in connection with the charging subsystem  102 , and transmitter coil array  110  thereof, of  FIG. 1 , in accordance with one or more embodiments. 
     As depicted in  FIG. 7A , the shield  106  may possess a composite modular design. For example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the shield  106  may include at least two heterogeneous pairs of shield blocks, wherein each pair of shield blocks of the two pairs of shield blocks may possess homogeneous specifications, for instance material, constructional, dimensional, geometrical, spatial position and orientation specifications therefor. For purposes of clarity and expediency, the two heterogeneous pairs of shield blocks may be hereinafter referred to as a first and second pairs of shield blocks  702 A and  704 A. For example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the first pair of shield blocks  702 A may include a pair of shield blocks, namely a first and second shield blocks  706 A and  708 A, with unique homogeneous specifications, for instance material, constructional, dimensional, geometrical, spatial position and orientation specifications therefor. For example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the second pair of shield blocks  704 A may include a pair of shield blocks, namely a third and fourth shield blocks  710 A and  712 A with unique homogeneous specifications. 
     As depicted in  FIG. 7A , for example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, in accordance with the fourth potential overall physical configuration the charging subsystem  102 , and transmitter coil array  110  thereof, may possess the following material, constructional, dimensional, geometrical, spatial position and orientation specifications, namely 
     1) the material of a heat sink metallic plate (not shown and numbered here explicitly) may be a metal, for instance silver; 
     2) the optional geometry of the heat sink metallic plate may be a thin (or laminar) three-dimensional (3D) solid rectangular cuboid with or without rounded corners; 
     3) the length, breadth and height, i.e. dimensions, of the heat sink metallic plate may be approximately &gt;55 mm*&gt;155.50 mm*&gt;=1 mm; 
     4) the spatial position and orientation of the heat sink metallic plate relative to the shield  106  may be such that the heat sink metallic plate may be juxtaposed beneath the shield  106  and coupled therewith; 
     5) the material of the shield  106  may be ferrite; 
     6) the constructional design or structure of the shield  106  may be a composite modular type; 
     7) the total number of shield blocks  706 A,  708 A,  710 A and  712 A constituting the shield  106  may be 4; 
     8) the optional geometry of each of the shield blocks of the shield  106  may be a thin (or laminar) three-dimensional (3D) solid rectangular cuboid with or without rounded corners; 
     9) the length, breadth and height, i.e. dimensions, of the each of the shield blocks of the first pair of shield blocks  702 A, including the first and second shield blocks  706 A and  708 A, of the shield  106  may be approximately 55 mm*53.25 mm*1 mm; 
     10) the length, breadth and height, i.e. dimensions, of each of the shield blocks of the second pair of shield blocks  704 A, including the third and fourth shield blocks  710 A and  712 A, of the shield  106  may be approximately 55 mm*18.50 mm*1 mm; 
     11) the length and breadth, i.e. dimensions, of each of the transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110  may be approximately 50 mm*43 mm; 
     12) the total number of transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110  may be 6; 
     13) the optional geometry of each of the transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110  may be a thin three-dimensional (3D) hollow rectangular ring with rounded corners; 
     14) the relative spatial positioning of each of the transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110  with respect to the shield  106  may be such that each of the odd numbered transmitter coils, namely the first  110 A, third  110 C and fifth  110 E in that order, may be directly coupled to the shield  106 , and may be thus positioned thereupon, whereas each of the even numbered transmitter coils, namely the second  110 B, fourth  110 D and sixth  110 F in that order, may be directly coupled to a pair of immediately preceding and proceeding odd numbered transmitter coils, flanking, or juxtaposed to, each other, and positioned immediately beneath each of the even numbered transmitter coils; 
     15) the relative inter-coil spatial positioning of the odd numbered transmitter coils may be the first  110 A, third  110 C and fifth  110 E transmitter coils in that order may be juxtaposed in close vicinity to each other in a continuous linear fashion; 
     16) the relative inter-coil spatial positioning of the even numbered transmitter coils may be the second  110 B, fourth  110 D and sixth  110 F transmitter coils in that order may be proximately juxtaposed to each other in a continuous linear fashion; 
     17) the relative inter-coil spatial positioning of both even and odd numbered transmitter coils may be such that each of the even numbered transmitter coils may partially overlap with a pair of immediately preceding and proceeding odd numbered transmitter coils; 
     18) the total inter transmitter coil array  110  and the shield  106  length-wise edge spacing may be approximately 5 mm, i.e. the total lengthwise spacing between the edges of the transmitter coil array  110  and the edges of the shield  106  may preferably be approximately 5 mm; 
     19) the total inter transmitter coil array  110  and the shield  106  breadth-wise edge spacing may be approximately 0 mm, i.e. the total breadth-wise spacing between the edges of the transmitter coil array  110  and the edges of the shield  106  may be approximately 0 mm; 
     20) the inter external proximal edge distance between the first and second transmitter coils  110 A and  110 B, i.e. the distance between the outer proximal edges of the first and second transmitter coils  110 A and  110 B, may be approximately 22.50 mm; 
     21) the distance between the outer distal edge of the first transmitter coil  110 A and the outer proximal edge of the fourth transmitter coil  110 D may be approximately 24.50 mm; 
     22) the distance between the outer proximal edge of the fourth transmitter coil  110 D and the outer proximal edge of the fifth transmitter coil  110 E may be approximately 24.50 mm; 
     23) the distance between the outer proximal edges of the fifth transmitter coil  110 E and the sixth transmitter coil  110 F may be approximately 24.50 mm; 
     24) the distance between the inner distal edge of the first transmitter coil  110 A and the inner proximal edge of the second transmitter coil  110 B may be approximately 5.1 mm; 
     25) the distance between the inner distal edge of the second transmitter coil  110 B and the inner proximal edge of the third transmitter coil  110 C may be approximately 5.1 mm; 
     26) the distance between the inner distal edge of the third transmitter coil  110 C and the inner proximal edge of the fourth transmitter coil  110 D may be approximately 5.1 mm; 
     27) the distance between the inner distal edge of the fourth transmitter coil  110 D and the inner proximal edge of the fifth transmitter coil  110 E may be approximately 5.1 mm; 
     28) the distance between the inner distal edge of the fifth transmitter coil  110 E and the inner proximal edge of the sixth transmitter coil may be approximately 5.1 mm; 
     29) the width of the selectively adjustable gap between the first and third shield blocks  706 A and  710 A may be approximately 4 mm; 
     30) the width of the selectively adjustable gap between the third and fourth shield blocks  710 A and  712 A may be approximately 4 mm; and 
     31) the width of the selectively adjustable gap between the fourth and second shield blocks  712 A and  708 A may be approximately 4 mm. 
       FIG. 7B  depicts an eighth potential overall physical configuration in connection with the charging subsystem  102 , and transmitter coil array  110  thereof, of  FIG. 1 , in accordance with one or more embodiments. 
     As depicted in  FIG. 7B , the shield  106  may possess a composite modular design. For example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the shield  106  may include at least two heterogeneous pairs of shield blocks, wherein each pair of shield blocks of the two pairs of shield blocks may possess homogeneous specifications, for instance material, constructional, dimensional, geometrical, spatial position and orientation specifications therefor. For purposes of clarity and expediency, the two heterogeneous pairs of shield blocks may be hereinafter referred to as a first and second pairs of shield blocks  702 B and  704 B. For example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the first pair of shield blocks  702 B may include a pair of shield blocks, namely a first and second shield blocks  706 B and  708 B, with unique homogeneous specifications, for instance material, constructional, dimensional, geometrical, spatial position and orientation specifications therefor. For example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the second pair of shield blocks  704 B may include a pair of shield blocks, namely a third and fourth shield blocks  710 B and  712 B with unique homogeneous specifications. 
     As depicted in  FIG. 7B , for example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, in accordance with the fourth potential overall physical configuration the charging subsystem  102 , and transmitter coil array  110  thereof, may possess the following material, constructional, dimensional, geometrical, spatial position and orientation specifications, namely 
     1) the material of a heat sink metallic plate (not shown and numbered here explicitly) may be a metal, for instance silver; 
     2) the optional geometry of the heat sink metallic plate may be a thin (or laminar) three-dimensional (3D) solid rectangular cuboid with or without rounded corners; 
     3) the length, breadth and height, i.e. dimensions, of the heat sink metallic plate may be approximately &gt;56.20 mm*&gt;161.80 mm*&gt;=1 mm; 
     4) the spatial position and orientation of the heat sink metallic plate relative to the shield  106  may be such that the heat sink metallic plate may be juxtaposed beneath the shield  106  and coupled therewith; 
     5) the material of the shield  106  may be ferrite; 
     6) the constructional design or structure of the shield  106  may be a composite modular type; 
     7) the total number of shield blocks  706 B,  708 B,  710 B and  712 B constituting the shield  106  may be 4; 
     8) the optional geometry of each of the shield blocks of the shield  106  may be a thin (or laminar) three-dimensional (3D) solid rectangular cuboid with or without rounded corners; 
     9) the length, breadth and height, i.e. dimensions, of the each of the shield blocks of the first pair of shield blocks  702 B, including the first and second shield blocks  706 B and  708 B, of the shield  106  may be approximately 56.20 mm*54.90 mm*1 mm; 
     10) the length, breadth and height, i.e. dimensions, of each of the shield blocks of the second pair of shield blocks  704 B, including the third and fourth shield blocks  710 B and  712 B, of the shield  106  may be approximately 56.20 mm*20 mm*1 mm; 
     11) the length and breadth, i.e. dimensions, of each of the transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110  may be approximately 53.20 mm*45.20 mm; 
     12) the total number of transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110  may be 6; 
     13) the optional geometry of each of the transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110  may be a thin three-dimensional (3D) hollow rectangular ring with rounded corners; 
     14) the relative spatial positioning of each of the transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array  110  with respect to the shield  106  may be such that each of the odd numbered transmitter coils, namely the first  110 A, third  110 C and fifth  110 E in that order, may be directly coupled to the shield  106 , and are thus positioned thereupon, whereas each of the even numbered transmitter coils, namely the second  110 B, fourth  110 D and sixth  110 F in that order, may be directly coupled to a pair of immediately preceding and proceeding odd numbered transmitter coils, flanking, or juxtaposed to, each other, and positioned immediately beneath each of the even numbered transmitter coils; 
     15) the relative inter-coil spatial positioning of the odd numbered transmitter coils may be such that the first  110 A, third  110 C and fifth  110 E transmitter coils in that order may be juxtaposed in close vicinity to each other in a continuous linear fashion; 
     16) the relative inter-coil spatial positioning of the even numbered transmitter coils may be such that the second  110 B, fourth  110 D and sixth  110 F transmitter coils in that order may be proximately juxtaposed to each other in a continuous linear fashion; 
     17) the relative inter-coil spatial positioning of both even and odd numbered transmitter coils may be such that each of the even numbered transmitter coils may partially overlap with a pair of immediately preceding and proceeding odd numbered transmitter coils; 
     18) the total inter transmitter coil array  110  and the shield  106  length-wise edge spacing may be approximately 5 mm, i.e. the total lengthwise spacing between the edges of the transmitter coil array  110  and the edges of the shield  106  may preferably be approximately 5 mm; 
     19) the total inter transmitter coil array  110  and the shield  106  breadth-wise edge spacing may be approximately 0.60 mm, i.e. the total breadth-wise spacing between the edges of the transmitter coil array  110  and the edges of the shield  106  may be approximately 0.60 mm; 
     20) the inter external proximal edge distance between the first and second transmitter coils  110 A and  110 B, i.e. the distance between the outer proximal edges of the first and second transmitter coils  110 A and  110 B, may be approximately 23.20 mm; 
     21) the distance between the outer distal edge of the first transmitter coil  110 A and the outer proximal edge of the third transmitter coil  110 B may be approximately 1.20 mm; 
     22) the distance between the outer distal edge of the first transmitter coil  110 A and the outer proximal edge of the fourth transmitter coil  110 D may be approximately 24.40 mm; 
     23) the distance between the outer distal edge of the second transmitter coil  110 B and the outer proximal edge of the fourth transmitter coil  110 D may be approximately 1.20 mm; 
     24) the distance between the outer distal edge of the second transmitter coil  110 B and the outer proximal edge of the fifth transmitter coil  110 E may be approximately 24.40 mm; 
     25) the distance between the outer distal edge of the third transmitter coil  110 C and the outer proximal edge of the sixth transmitter coil  110 F may be approximately 24.40 mm; 
     24) the distance between the inner distal edge of the first transmitter coil  110 A and the inner proximal edge of the second transmitter coil  110 B may be approximately 3.6 mm; 
     25) the distance between the inner distal edge of the second transmitter coil  110 B and the inner proximal edge of the third transmitter coil  110 C may be approximately 3.6 mm; 
     26) the distance between the inner distal edge of the third transmitter coil  110 C and the inner proximal edge of the fourth transmitter coil  110 D may be approximately 3.6 mm; 
     27) the distance between the inner distal edge of the fourth transmitter coil  110 D and the inner proximal edge of the fifth transmitter coil  110 E may be approximately 3.6 mm; 
     28) the distance between the inner distal edge of the fifth transmitter coil  110 E and the inner proximal edge of the sixth transmitter coil may be approximately 3.6 mm; 
     29) the distance between the outer distal edge of the third transmitter coil  110 C and the outer proximal edge of the fifth transmitter coil  110 E may be approximately 1.20 mm; 
     30) the distance between the outer distal edge of the fourth transmitter coil  110 D and the outer proximal edge of the sixth transmitter coil may be approximately 1.20 mm; 
     31) the width of the selectively adjustable gap between the first and third shield blocks  706 B and  710 B may be approximately 4 mm; 
     32) the width of the selectively adjustable gap between the third and fourth shield blocks  710 B and  712 B may be approximately 4 mm; and 
     31) the width of the selectively adjustable gap between the fourth and second shield blocks  712 B and  708 B may be approximately 4 mm. 
     In some embodiments, the one or more potential overall physical configurations in connection with the transmitter coil array  110  of the charging subsystem  102 , of  FIG. 1 , disclosed in accordance with one or more embodiments may be selectively adopted thereby facilitating realization of one or more transmitter coil array  110  with corresponding overall specifications therefor. 
       FIG. 8  depicts a flow diagram of a method for design and implementation of a system facilitating seamless and simultaneous wireless charging of portable rechargeable devices with Adaptive Positioning Free (APF) capability, according to one or more embodiments. 
     The method  800  may start at step  802  and proceed to step  804 . At step  804 , the method  800  may comprise, or facilitate, forming a plurality of customized shield structures, wherein at least one of the customized shield structures comprises one or more shield blocks and at least one of interposed, sandwiched and auxiliary exploitable regions or spaces therebetween, thereby facilitating at least one of minimization and zeroization of inter-shield block Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). 
     In some embodiments, the customized shield structures may be formed using at least one of compact modular and monolithic shield, for instance shield  106  of  FIG. 1 . For example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the material of the shield  106  may be ferrite. 
     For example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the customized shield structures may be same as disclosed in detail in conjunction with  FIGS. 5A-B ,  6 A-B and  7 A-B respectively. 
     At step  804 , the method  800  may further comprise, or facilitate, selectively adopting at least one of the plurality of customized shield structures formed, depending upon the requirements specifications. 
     In some embodiments, the at least one of interposed, sandwiched and auxiliary exploitable regions or spaces between the shield blocks may be at least one of void and filled. For example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, in some embodiments the spaces may be filled with an apt gap-fill material, which is at least one of electrically and magnetically insulative and thermally conductive. Specifically, the gap-fill material may be at least one of solid and perforated, and at least one of transparent, translucent and opaque with a thickness relatively lesser vis-à-vis the shield blocks. 
     At step  806 , the method  800  may comprise, or facilitate, organizing or arranging one or more transmitter coils in at least one of a plurality of customized coil configurations to form at least one transmitter coil array mounted on at least one of the selectively adopted customized shield structures such that the customized coil configuration facilitate further minimization of inter-coil Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), wherein the combination of at least one the selectively adopted customized shield structure and corresponding customized coil configuration facilitates overall or consolidated minimization of the inter-coil EMI. 
     At step  806 , the method  800  may further comprise, or facilitate, selectively adopting at least one of the plurality of customized coil configurations depending upon the requirements specifications. 
     In some embodiments, one or more of the plurality of customized coil configurations may comprise one or more transmitter coils arranged or organized in the form a multi-layer (-tier) structure or configuration, wherein each layer may comprise at least one transmitter coil array. For example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the multi-layer (-tier) structure or configuration may comprise at least two layers. 
     At step  810 , the method  800  may comprise, or facilitate, deploying at least one processor for implementation of an operational control logic for management of interoperability amid the transmitter coils via at least one of selective activation, deactivation and a combination thereof of the transmitter coils upon detection of one or more receiver coils coupled to the portable rechargeable devices; wherein the portable rechargeable devices may be manually positioned at any position relative to the transmitter coils for purposes of charging. For example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the at least one processor may be a controller, for instance the first controller  108  of  FIG. 1 . 
     At step  812 , the method  800  may comprise, or facilitate, forming one or more customized heat sink configurations for optimal thermal management of the system via deployment of one or more thermal management methodologies. For example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the thermal management methodologies may comprise use of at least one of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) and synthetic diamond. Specifically, the PCMs may be classified into organic PCMs, inorganic, eutectic and hygroscopic materials. 
     The method  800  may end at step  814 . 
     In some embodiments, an interoperability plan or scheme in connection with the transmitter coils of the transmitter coil array based at least in part on one or more customized shield structures, customized coil configurations and a combination thereof is disclosed, in accordance with the principles of the present invention. 
     In some embodiments, at least one of random, sequential and selectively controlled scanning of one or more transmitter coils in the transmitter coil array of the charging subsystem is disclosed, in accordance with the principles of the present invention. Specifically, each of the one or more transmitter coils may be scanned via pinging each of the transmitter coils in at least one of random, sequential and selectively controlled manner, wherein the inter-coil pinging time interval is at least one of negligibly and infinitesimally small. More specifically, the width of each pulse signal, often called a “ping”, used for scanning each of the transmitter coils is small. For example, and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, the width of the pulse signal is approximately 100 ms. Consequently, the time period for completion of each scanning cycle comprising scanning via pinging each of the transmitter coils using a corresponding single pulse signal is relatively large thereby resulting in perceptibly (or noticeably) long wait time for scanning one or more transmitter coils confined to a given distal end (i.e. at least one of a given fartherest and ending point relative to a given starting point for a given direction of scanning in a given scanning cycle) of any given contiguous configuration of the transmitter coil array. For example in at least one of a left-to-right sequential directional scanning, for instance starting at the first transmitter coil, for instance  110 A of  FIG. 1 , of the transmitter coil array  110  with six (6) transmitter coils, for instance  110 A-F, and sequentially propagating to the sixth transmitter coil  110 F the total time elapsed may be approximately 600 ms, whereas for right-to-left sequential directional scanning, for instance starting at the sixth transmitter coil, for instance  110 F of  FIG. 1 , of the transmitter coil array  110  with six (6) transmitter coils, for instance  110 A-F, and sequentially propagating to the first transmitter coil  110 A the total time elapsed may be approximately 600 ms. In some embodiments, reduction in scanning cycle time period thereby facilitating minimization of time consumption is disclosed, in accordance with the principles of the present invention. 
     As used herein, the term “digital ping” refers to the application of a power signal in order to detect and identify a power receiver. 
     As used herein, the term “analog ping” refers to a method that does not involve waking up the receiver and starting digital communications. Typically zero or more analog pings precede the digital ping. 
     The implementation of the analog and digital pinging features may be performed in different embodiments. The advantage of using the analog or digital ping signal is the ability to determine whether or not the portable computing and communications device (or portable chargeable device) is still on the charging subsystem. The aforementioned usage of the analog or digital ping signal may be advantageous, for example, in the event that a second power source, i.e. battery of the portable computing and communications device (or portable chargeable device), is full and the receiver coil therefor is in standby mode. WPC also defines the usage of pinging signals in the transmitter coil to determine whether an object is placed on the charging subsystem and whether the possibly detected object is operable for wireless charging. It is also be noted that with the analog pinging, the receiver coil needs to be powered by the I/O voltage while with digital ping the receiver coil may use the power delivered by the transmitter coil. 
     Example Computer System 
       FIG. 9  depicts a standard or generic computer system that may be a computing device and may be utilized in various embodiments of the present invention. 
     Various embodiments of the method and system for simultaneously wirelessly charging portable chargeable devices based on wireless inductive power transfer with seamless free positioning capability, as described herein, may be executed on one or more computer systems, which may interact with various other devices. One such computer system is a generic or standard computer system  900  (not show here explicitly) illustrated by  FIG. 9 , which may in various embodiments implement any of the elements or functionality illustrated in  FIGS. 1-8 . In various embodiments, computer system  900  may be configured to implement one or more methods described above. The computer system  900  may be used to implement any other system, device, element, functionality or method of the above-described embodiments. In the illustrated embodiments, computer system  900  may be configured to implement one or more methods as processor-executable executable program instructions  922  (not show here explicitly) (e.g., program instructions executable by processor(s)  910 A-N (not show here explicitly)) in various embodiments. 
     In the illustrated embodiment, computer system  900  includes one or more processors  910 A-N coupled to a system memory  920  (not show here explicitly) via an input/output (I/O) interface  930  (not show here explicitly). The computer system  900  further includes a network interface  940  (not show here explicitly) coupled to I/O interface  930 , and one or more input/output devices  950  (not show here explicitly), such as cursor control device  960  (not show here explicitly), keyboard  970  (not show here explicitly), and display(s)  980  (not show here explicitly). In various embodiments, any of components may be utilized by the system to receive user input described above. In various embodiments, a user interface (e.g., user interface) may be generated and displayed on display  980 . In some cases, it is contemplated that embodiments may be implemented using a single instance of computer system  900 , while in other embodiments multiple such systems, or multiple nodes making up computer system  900 , may be configured to host different portions or instances of various embodiments. For example, in one embodiment some elements may be implemented via one or more nodes of computer system  900  that are distinct from those nodes implementing other elements. In another example, multiple nodes may implement computer system  900  in a distributed manner. 
     In different embodiments, computer system  900  may be any of various types of devices, including, but not limited to, a personal computer system, desktop computer, laptop, notebook, or netbook computer, mainframe computer system, handheld computer, workstation, network computer, a camera, a set top box, a mobile device, a consumer device, video game console, handheld video game device, application server, storage device, a peripheral device such as a switch, modem, router, or in general any type of computing or electronic device. 
     In various embodiments, computer system  900  may be a uniprocessor system including one processor  910  (not show here explicitly), or a multiprocessor system including several processors  910  (e.g., two, four, eight, or another suitable number) (not show here explicitly). Processors  910 A-N may be any suitable processor capable of executing instructions. For example, in various embodiments processors  910  may be general-purpose or embedded processors implementing any of a variety of instruction set architectures (ISAs), such as the x96, POWERPC®, SPARC®, or MIPS® ISAs, or any other suitable ISA. In multiprocessor systems, each of processors  910 A-N may commonly, but not necessarily, implement the same ISA. 
     System memory  920  (not show here explicitly) may be configured to store program instructions  922  (not show here explicitly) and/or data  932  (not show here explicitly) accessible by processor  910 . In various embodiments, system memory  920  may be implemented using any suitable memory technology, such as static random access memory (SRAM), synchronous dynamic RAM (SDRAM), nonvolatile/Flash-type memory, or any other type of memory. In the illustrated embodiment, program instructions and data implementing any of the elements of the embodiments described above may be stored within system memory  920 . In other embodiments, program instructions and/or data may be received, sent or stored upon different types of computer-accessible media or on similar media separate from system memory  920  or computer system  900 . 
     In one embodiment, I/O interface  930  (not show here explicitly) may be configured to coordinate I/O traffic between processor  910 , system memory  920 , and any peripheral devices in the device, including network interface  940  or other peripheral interfaces, such as input/output devices  950  (not show here explicitly). In some embodiments, I/O interface  930  may perform any necessary protocol, timing or other data transformations to convert data signals from one components (e.g., system memory  920 ) into a format suitable for use by another component (e.g., processor  910 ). In some embodiments, I/O interface  930  may include support for devices attached through various types of peripheral buses, such as a variant of the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus standard or the Universal Serial Bus (USB) standard, for example. In some embodiments, the function of I/O interface  930  may be split into two or more separate components, such as a north bridge and a south bridge, for example. Also, in some embodiments some or all of the functionality of I/O interface  930 , such as an interface to system memory  920 , may be incorporated directly into processor  910 . 
     Network interface  940  (not show here explicitly) may be configured to allow data to be exchanged between computer system  900  and other devices attached to a network (e.g., network  990 ) (not show here explicitly), such as one or more external systems or between nodes of computer system  900 . In various embodiments, network  990  may include one or more networks including but not limited to Local Area Networks (LANs) (e.g., an Ethernet or corporate network), Wide Area Networks (WANs) (e.g., the Internet), wireless data networks, some other electronic data network, or some combination thereof. In various embodiments, network interface  940  (not show here explicitly) may support communication via wired or wireless general data networks, such as any suitable type of Ethernet network, for example; via telecommunications/telephony networks such as analog voice networks or digital fiber communications networks; via storage area networks such as Fiber Channel SANs, or via any other suitable type of network and/or protocol. 
     Input/output devices  950  (not show here explicitly) may, in some embodiments, include one or more display terminals, keyboards, keypads, touchpads, scanning devices, voice or optical recognition devices, or any other devices suitable for entering or accessing data by one or more computer systems  900 . Multiple input/output devices  950  (not show here explicitly) may be present in computer system  900  or may be distributed on various nodes of computer system  900 . In some embodiments, similar input/output devices may be separate from computer system  900  and may interact with one or more nodes of computer system  900  through a wired or wireless connection, such as over network interface  940  (not show here explicitly). 
     Those skilled in the art will appreciate that computer system  900  (not show here explicitly) is merely illustrative and is not intended to limit the scope of embodiments. In particular, the computer system and devices may include any combination of hardware or software that can perform the indicated functions of various embodiments, including computers, network devices, Internet appliances, PDAs, wireless phones, pagers, etc. Computer system  900  (not show here explicitly) may also be connected to other devices that are not illustrated, or instead may operate as a stand-alone system. In addition, the functionality provided by the illustrated components may in some embodiments be combined in fewer components or distributed in additional components. Similarly, in some embodiments, the functionality of some of the illustrated components may not be provided and/or other additional functionality may be available. 
     Those skilled in the art will also appreciate that, while various items are illustrated as being stored in memory or on storage while being used, these items or portions of them may be transferred between memory and other storage devices for purposes of memory management and data integrity. Alternatively, in other embodiments some or all of the software components may execute in memory on another device and communicate with the illustrated computer system via inter-computer communication. Some or all of the system components or data structures may also be stored (e.g., as instructions or structured data) on a computer-accessible medium or a portable article to be read by an appropriate drive, various examples of which are described above. In some embodiments, instructions stored on a computer-accessible medium separate from computer system  900  (not show here explicitly) may be transmitted to computer system  900  (not show here explicitly) via transmission media or signals such as electrical, electromagnetic, or digital signals, conveyed via a communication medium such as a network and/or a wireless link. Various embodiments may further include receiving, sending or storing instructions and/or data implemented in accordance with the foregoing description upon a computer-accessible medium or via a communication medium. In general, a computer-accessible medium may include a storage medium or memory medium such as magnetic or optical media, e.g., disk or DVD/CD-ROM, volatile or non-volatile media such as RAM (e.g., SDRAM, DDR, RDRAM, SRAM, etc.), ROM, etc. 
     The methods described herein may be implemented in software, hardware, or a combination thereof, in different embodiments. In addition, the order of methods may be changed, and various elements may be added, reordered, combined, omitted, modified, etc. All examples described herein are presented in a non-limiting manner. Various modifications and changes may be made as would be obvious to a person skilled in the art having benefit of this disclosure. Realizations in accordance with embodiments have been described in the context of particular embodiments. These embodiments are meant to be illustrative and not limiting. Many variations, modifications, additions, and improvements are possible. Accordingly, plural instances may be provided for components described herein as a single instance. Boundaries between various components, operations and data stores are somewhat arbitrary, and particular operations are illustrated in the context of specific illustrative configurations. Other allocations of functionality are envisioned and may fall within the scope of claims that follow. Finally, structures and functionality presented as discrete components in the example configurations may be implemented as a combined structure or component. These and other variations, modifications, additions, and improvements may fall within the scope of embodiments as defined in the claims that follow. 
     While the foregoing is directed to embodiments of the present invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof, and the scope thereof is determined by the claims that follow.