Patent Publication Number: US-10326320-B2

Title: Power supply apparatus, electronic device, control method, program, and recording medium

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
     This application is a Continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/765,238 filed Jul. 31, 2015, which is a National Phase Application of International Application PCT/JP2014/000652, filed Feb. 7, 2014, which claims the benefit of Japanese Patent Application No. 2013-024637, filed Feb. 12, 2013. The disclosures of the above-named applications are hereby incorporated by reference herein in their entirety. 
    
    
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The present invention relates to an apparatus or the like that performs communication to control wireless power supply. 
     BACKGROUND ART 
     Recently, there has been known a power supply system that includes a power supply apparatus for supplying power by wireless without connection by a connector and an electronic device for receiving the power supplied from the power supply apparatus by wireless. In such a power supply system, an electronic device that charges a battery by using the power supplied from the power supply apparatus is known (refer to PTL 1). 
     CITATION LIST 
     Patent Literature 
     [PTL 1]
     Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open NO. 2010-39283   

     SUMMARY OF INVENTION 
     Technical Problem 
     In such a power supply system, no consideration has been given to communication performed between the power supply apparatus and the electronic device and control of wireless power supply performed by the power supply apparatus using a result of the communication with the electronic device. Nor any consideration has been given to charging of the battery performed by the electronic device using the result of the communication with the power supply apparatus. Consequently, the power supply apparatus has been unable to appropriately control power supply to the electronic device because it cannot accurately detect a status of the electronic device. The electronic device cannot detect a status of the wireless power supply performed by the power supply apparatus. Thus, the electronic device has been unable to appropriately control charging of the battery. 
     It is therefore an object of the present invention to enable appropriate charging at an electronic device by controlling wireless power supply to the electronic device according to communication between a power supply apparatus and the electronic device. 
     Solution to Problem 
     According to an aspect of the present invention, a power supply apparatus includes a power supply unit configured to perform wireless power supply based on a first frequency, a communication unit configured to perform communication based on a second frequency, and a control unit configured to control the communication unit to transmit, before predetermined power is supplied to an electronic device, a first command for acquiring at least one of data corresponding to a first address and data corresponding to a second address from the electronic device, to the electronic device, wherein the control unit determines whether the electronic device is adaptable to the power supply unit by using the data corresponding to the first address, wherein the control unit determines whether to perform a power supply process for supplying the predetermined power to the electronic device by using the data corresponding to the second address, and wherein, in a case where the electronic device is adaptable to the power supply unit, and when the power supply process is started, the control unit controls the communication unit to transmit a second command including data corresponding to a third address to the electronic device to notify the electronic device of starting to supply the predetermined power. 
     According to another aspect of the present invention, an electronic device includes a power reception unit configured to receive power based on a first frequency, a communication unit configured to perform communication based on a second frequency, a storage unit configured to store a predetermined table including data corresponding to a first address, data corresponding to a second address, and data corresponding to a third address, a reading unit configured to read, when a first command for acquiring at least one of the data corresponding to the first address and the data corresponding to the second address from the electronic device is received from a power supply apparatus, the data from the predetermined table according to the first command, a writing unit configured to write, in a case where a second command including the data corresponding to the third address is received from the power supply apparatus, the data included in the second command in the predetermined table, and a control unit configured to control, in a case where the second command including the data corresponding to the third address is received from the power supply apparatus, charging of a battery after data indicating starting to supply predetermined power by the power supply apparatus has been written in the predetermined table. 
     According to yet another aspect of the present invention, a control method for controlling a power supply apparatus including a power supply unit configured to perform wireless power supply based on a first frequency and a communication unit configured to perform communication based on a second frequency, includes controlling the communication unit to transmit, before predetermined power is supplied to an electronic device, a first command for acquiring at least one of data corresponding to a first address and data corresponding to a second address from the electronic device, to the electronic device, determining whether the electronic device is adaptable to the power supply unit by using the data corresponding to the first address, determining whether to perform a power supply process for supplying the predetermined power to the electronic device by using the data corresponding to the second address, and controlling the communication unit to transmit, when the electronic device is adaptable to the power supply unit, in a case of starting the power supply process, a second command including data corresponding to a third address to the electronic device to notify the electronic device of starting to supply the predetermined power. 
     According to yet another aspect of the present invention, a method for controlling an electronic device including a power reception unit configured to receive power based on a first frequency, a communication unit configured to perform communication based on a second frequency, and a storage unit configured to store a predetermined table including data corresponding to a first address, data corresponding to a second address, and data corresponding to a third address, includes reading, in a case where a first command for acquiring at least one of the data corresponding to the first address and the data corresponding to the second address from the electronic device is received from a power supply apparatus, the data from the predetermined table according to the first command, writing, in a case where a second command including the data corresponding to the third address is received from the power supply apparatus, the data included in the second command in the predetermined table, and controlling, in a case where the second command including the data corresponding to the third address is received from the power supply apparatus, charging of a battery after data indicating starting to supply predetermined power by the power supply apparatus has been written in the predetermined table. 
     According to yet another aspect of the present invention, a computer readable recording medium recording a program for causing a computer to execute a method, includes controlling an electronic device including a power reception unit configured to receive power based on a first frequency, a communication unit configured to perform communication based on a second frequency, and a storage unit configured to store a predetermined table including data corresponding to a first address, data corresponding to a second address, and data corresponding to a third address, reading, in a case where a first command for acquiring at least one of the data corresponding to the first address and the data corresponding to the second address from the electronic device is received from a power supply apparatus, the data from the predetermined table according to the first command, writing, in a case where a second command including the data corresponding to the third address is received from the power supply apparatus, the data included in the second command in the predetermined table, and controlling, in a case where the second command including the data corresponding to the third address is received from the power supply apparatus, charging of a battery after data indicating starting to supply predetermined power by the power supply apparatus has been written in the predetermined table. 
     Advantageous Effects of Invention 
     According to the present invention, charging can be appropriately performed at the electronic device by controlling the wireless power supply to the electronic device according to the communication between the power supply apparatus and the electronic device. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a diagram illustrating an example of a power supply system according to the first embodiment. 
         FIG. 2  is a block diagram illustrating an example of a power supply apparatus according to the first embodiment. 
         FIG. 3A  is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a first command according to the first embodiment. 
         FIG. 3B  is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a second command according to the first embodiment. 
         FIG. 4  is a block diagram illustrating an example of an electronic device according to the first embodiment. 
         FIG. 5  is a diagram illustrating an example of a predetermined table according to the first embodiment. 
         FIG. 6A  is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of first response data according to the first embodiment. 
         FIG. 6B  is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of second response data according to the first embodiment. 
         FIG. 7  is a flowchart illustrating an example of a control process according to the first embodiment. 
         FIG. 8  is a flowchart illustrating an example of a first authentication process according to the first embodiment. 
         FIG. 9  is a flowchart illustrating an example of a second authentication process according to the first embodiment. 
         FIG. 10  is a flowchart illustrating an example of a power supply process according to the first embodiment. 
         FIG. 11  is a flowchart illustrating an example of a communication process according to the first embodiment. 
         FIG. 12  is a flowchart illustrating an example of a command reception process according to the first embodiment. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS 
     [First Embodiment] 
     Hereinafter, the exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. 
     First embodiment according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. As illustrated in  FIG. 1 , a power supply system according to the first embodiment includes a power supply apparatus  100  and an electronic device  200 . In the power supply system according to the first embodiment, when the electronic device  200  is present within a predetermined range, the power supply apparatus  100  supplies power to the electronic device  200  by wireless. When the electronic device  200  is present within the predetermined range, the electronic device  200  can receive the power output from the power supply apparatus  100  by wireless. When the electronic device  200  is not present within the predetermined range, the electronic device  200  cannot receive any power from the power supply apparatus  100 . The predetermined range is presumed to be a range within which the power supply apparatus  100  can communicate with the electronic device  200 . The power supply apparatus  100  can supply power to a plurality of electronic devices by wireless. 
     The electronic device  200  may be an imaging apparatus, a reproduction apparatus, or a communication apparatus such as a mobile phone or a smartphone. The electronic device  200  may be an apparatus that includes a battery. The electronic device  200  may be an automobile, a display, or a personal computer. The electronic device  200  may bean apparatus operated by using the power supplied from the power supply apparatus  100  even when no battery is attached. 
       FIG. 2  is a block diagram illustrating an example of the power supply apparatus  100  according to the first embodiment. As illustrated in  FIG. 2 , the power supply apparatus  100  includes a control unit  101 , a conversion unit  102 , a power supply unit  103 , an oscillator  104 , a power generation unit  105 , a detection unit  106 , a matching circuit  107 , a first communication unit  108 , and a power supply antenna  109 . The power supply apparatus  100  further includes a memory  110 , a display unit  111 , an operation unit  112 , and a second communication unit  113 . 
     The power supply unit  103  includes the oscillator  104 , the power generation unit  105 , the detection unit  106 , the matching circuit  107 , the first communication unit  108 , and the power supply antenna  109 . The power supply unit  103  is used for performing power supply based on a predetermined power supply method. The predetermined power supply method is, for example, a power supply method that uses a magnetic field resonance method. The magnetic field resonance method is for transmitting power from the power supply apparatus  100  to the electronic device  200  in a state of performing resonance between the power supply apparatus  100  and the electronic device  200 . The status of performing resonance between the power supply apparatus  100  and the electronic device  200  is a status of matching a resonance frequency of a power reception antenna  203  of the electronic device  200  with a resonance frequency of the power supply antenna  109  of the power supply apparatus  100 . 
     The control unit  101  controls the power supply apparatus  100  by executing a computer program recorded in the memory  110 . The control unit  101  includes, for example, a Central Processing Unit (CPU) or a Micro Processing Unit (MPU). The control unit  101  is configured of hardware. The control unit  101  includes a timer  101   a.    
     When the power supply apparatus  100  is connected to a Alternating Current (AC) power source (not illustrated), the conversion unit  102  converts AC power supplied from AC power source (not illustrated) into Direct Current (DC) power, and supplies the converted DC power to the power supply apparatus  100 . The DC power is supplied from the conversion unit  102  to the power supply unit  103 . 
     The oscillator  104  oscillates in a frequency used for controlling the power generation unit  105 . 
     The power generation unit  105  generates power to be supplied to the outside via the power supply antenna  109  based on the power supplied from the conversion unit  102  and the frequency signal oscillated by the oscillator  104 . The power generated by the power generation unit  105  includes first power and second power. The power generated by the power generation unit  105  is supplied to the power supply antenna  109  via the detection unit  106  and the matching circuit  107 . 
     The first power is used for, for example, performing wireless communication based on a first communication standard. The first communication standard is, for example, a Near Field Communication (NFC) standard defined at the NFC Forum. The first communication standard may be, for example, ISO/IEC 18092 Standard, ISO/IEC 1443 Standard, or ISO/IEC 2148 Standard. The first power is, for example, power of 1 W or lower. The first power is not limited to the power of 1 W or lower as long as it is used for performing wireless communication based on the NFC standard. The first power may be power defined in the NFC standard. 
     The second power is used for causing the electronic device  200  to perform charging or a predetermined operation. When the second power is output via the power supply antenna  109 , the power supply apparatus  100  does not perform wireless communication based on the NFC standard via the power supply antenna  109 . The second power is, for example, power of 2 W or higher. The second power is not limited to the power of 2 W or higher as long as it is higher than the first power. The second power may be power defined in the NFC standard. 
     The detection unit  106  detects whether the electronic device  200  is present near the power supply apparatus  100  by using Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR). The VSWR is a value indicating a relationship between a traveling wave of the power output from the power supply antenna  109  and a reflected wave of the power output from the power supply antenna  109 . The detection unit  106  can detect whether the electronic device  200  is present near the power supply apparatus  100  according to the VSWR. 
     The matching circuit  107  is a resonance circuit for performing resonance between the power supply antenna  109  and the power reception antenna  203  of the electronic device  200 . The matching circuit  107  sets a resonance frequency of the power supply antenna  109 . The matching circuit  107  includes a circuit for performing impedance matching between the power generation unit  105  and the power supply antenna  109 . 
     When the power supply apparatus  100  outputs the first power via the power supply antenna  109 , the control unit  101  controls the matching circuit  107  to match the resonance frequency of the power supply antenna  109  with a first frequency. The first frequency is, for example, 13.56 MHz. The first frequency may be a frequency defined in the NFC standard. 
     When the power supply apparatus  100  outputs the second power via the power supply antenna  109 , the control unit  101  controls the matching circuit  107  to match the resonance frequency of the power supply antenna  109  with the second frequency. In the first embodiment, the first frequency and the second frequency are equal frequencies. 
     The first communication unit  108  performs wireless communication based on the NFC standard. The first communication unit  108  operates in a reader/writer mode defined in the NFC standard. The first communication unit  108  transmits a predetermined command for controlling wireless power supply to the electronic device  200 . 
     When the power supply apparatus  100  transmits the predetermined command to the electronic device  200  via the power supply antenna  109 , the first communication unit  108  superimposes the predetermined command on the first power to transmit it to the electronic device  200 . The first communication unit  108  superimposes the predetermined command on the first power by performing Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK) modulation. 
     After reception of the predetermined command from the power supply apparatus  100 , the electronic device  200  transmits response data corresponding to the predetermined command to the power supply apparatus  100 . In this case, the electronic device  200  performs load modulation to transmit the response data corresponding to the predetermined command to the power supply apparatus  100 . When the electronic device  200  performs load modulation, current flowing through the power supply antenna  109  changes. Thus, the first communication unit  108  receives the response data corresponding to the predetermined command from the electronic device  100  by detecting the current of the power supply antenna  109 . 
     The predetermined command is data used for accessing a predetermined table  500  stored beforehand in the electronic device  200 . The predetermined table is a table recording data used for performing wireless power supply and an address associated with the data. 
     Next, the predetermined command will be described referring to  FIGS. 3A and 3B . 
     The predetermined command includes one of a first command and a second command. The first command is data for reading the data stored in the predetermined table  500 . The second command is data for rewriting the data stored in the predetermined table  500 . 
       FIG. 3A  illustrates a structure of the first command, and  FIG. 3B  illustrates a structure of the second command. 
     Hereinafter, referring to  FIG. 3A , the first command will be described. The first command is data defined by NFC Data Exchange Format (NDEF). As illustrated in  FIG. 3A , the first command includes a Command Application Protocol Data Unit (C-APDU) defined in the NFC standard. Class Byte  301   a  (CLA) of the first command includes “00h” as a fixed value. Further, Instruction Byte (INS)  302   a  of the first command includes one of “B0h” and “B1h”. The “B0h” and the “B1h” are information indicating data used by the first command to read the data stored in the predetermined table  500  from the predetermined table  500 . Param [ 1 / 2 ]  303   a  of the first command includes an “address value”. The “address value” is information indicating an address corresponding to data read from the predetermined table  500  by the power supply apparatus  100 . Length  304   a  of the first command includes a “data length”. The “data length” is information indicating a length of the data read from the predetermined table  500  by the power supply apparatus  100 . The first command may also be referred to as a “Read command of C-APUD”. 
     Hereinafter, referring to  FIG. 3B , the second command will be described. 
     The second command is data defined at NDEF of the NFC standard. As illustrated in  FIG. 3B , the second command includes a C-APDU defined in the NFC standard. CLA  301   b  of the second command includes “00h” as a fixed value. Further, INS  302   b  of the second command includes one of “D6h” and “D7h”. The “D60h” and the “D7h” are information indicating data used by the second command to rewrite the data stored in the predetermined table  500 . Param [ 1 / 2 ]  303   b  of the second command includes an “address value”. The “address value” is information indicating an address corresponding to data to be written in the predetermined table  500  by the power supply apparatus  100 . Length  304   b  of the second command includes a “data length”. Data  305   b  of the second command includes data to be written in the predetermined table  500  by the power supply apparatus  100 . The “data length” is information indicating a length of the data included in the Data  305   b . The second command can also be referred to as an “Update command of C-APUD”. 
     The power supply antenna  109  is an antenna for outputting one of the first power and the second power to the electronic device  200 . The power supply antenna  109  is used by the first communication unit  108  to perform wireless communication with the electronic device  200  using the NFC standard. 
     The memory  110  records a computer program for controlling the power supply apparatus  100  and parameters relating to the power supply apparatus  100 . The memory  110  records data received from the electronic device  200 . 
     The display unit  111  displays video data supplied from the memory  110 . 
     The operation unit  112  provides a user interface for operating the power supply apparatus  100 . The operation unit  112  includes buttons, switches, or a touch panel for operating the power supply apparatus  100 . The control unit  101  controls the power supply apparatus  100  according to an input signal input via the operation unit  112 . 
     The second communication unit  113  performs wireless communication with the electronic device  200  based on a second communication standard. The second communication standard is, for example, a Wireless Local Area Network (LAN) standard. The second communication unit  113  receives data including at least one of video data, audio data, and a command from the electronic device  200  according to the wireless LAN standard. The second communication unit  113  transmits data including at least one of video data, audio data, and a command to the electronic device  200  according to the wireless LAN standard. 
     Next, referring to  FIG. 4 , an example of a configuration of the electronic device  200  according to the first embodiment will be described. The electronic device  200  includes a control unit  201 , a power reception unit  202 , a power reception antenna  203 , a matching circuit  204 , a rectifying and smoothing circuit  205 , and a first communication unit  206 . The electronic device  200  further includes a detection unit  207 , a regulator  208 , a charging control unit  209 , a battery  210 , a memory  211 , an operation unit  212 , a second communication unit  213 , an imaging unit  214 , a connection unit  215 , and an internal bus interface  216 . 
     The control unit  201  controls the electronic device  200  by executing a computer program recorded in the memory  211 . The control unit  201  includes, for example, a CPU or a MPU. The control unit  201  is configured of hardware. The control unit  201  includes a timer  201   a  (not illustrated). 
     The memory  211  stores a predetermined table  500 . Referring to  FIG. 5 , the predetermined table  500  will be described.  FIG. 5  is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the predetermined table  500 . The control unit  201  can read data from the predetermined table  500  via the internal bus interface  216 , or write data in the predetermined table  500  via the internal bus interface  216 . The regulator  208  can read data from the predetermined table  500  via the internal bus interface  216 , or write data in the predetermined table  500  via the internal bus interface  216 . The charging control unit  209  can read data from the predetermined table  500  via the internal bus interface  216 , or write data in the predetermined table  500  via the internal bus interface  216 . The detection unit  207  can read data from the predetermined table  500  via the internal bus interface  216 , or write data in the predetermined table  500  via the internal bus interface  216 . The first communication unit  206  can read data from the predetermined table  500  via the internal bus interface  216 , or write data in the predetermined table  500  via the internal bus interface  216 . 
     The predetermined data  500  complies with Type 4 defined in the NFC Forum standard. The predetermined data  500  complies with to Recorded Type Definition (RTD) of wireless power supply defined in the NFC standard. The predetermined data  500  includes header data  501 , a first address  502 , a second address  503 , and a third address  504 . An initial address  505  of the predetermined table  500  is started from E104h. 
     The predetermined data  500  includes the header data  501  indicating compliance to wireless power supply. Data indicating a wireless power supply method that can deal with the electronic device  200  is stored in a Type field of the header data  501 . For example, data indicating a wireless power supply method defined in the NFC standard is stored in the Type field of the header data  501 . Data indicating a data size from the head address  505  to a last address  506  of the RTD of the wireless power supply is stored in a Payload Length field of the header data  501 . The power supply apparatus  100 , the control unit  201 , the first communication unit  206 , the detection unit  207 , the regulator  208 , and the charging control unit  209  cannot rewrite the header data  501 . 
     In the predetermined table  500 , the first address  502  and first version data indicating a communication protocol of the wireless power supply of the electronic device are stored in association with each other. In the predetermined table  500 , the first address  502  and identification data of the electronic device  200  are stored in association with each other. In the predetermined table  500 , the first address  502  and power reception capability data are stored in association with each other. Further, in the predetermined table  500 , the first address  502  and reference data are stored in association with each other. 
     The identification data of the electronic device  200  is data for identifying the electronic device  200 . The identification data of the electronic device  200  includes, for example, data indicating a product name of the electronic device  200 , data indicating a manufacturer&#39;s name of the electronic device  200 , and data indicating a serial number of the electronic device  200 . The identification data of the electronic device  200  may include data corresponding to TextRTD defined in the NFC Forum standard. 
     The power reception capability data of the electronic device  200  is data indicating power reception capability of the electronic device  200 . The power reception capability data of the electronic device  200  includes data indicating a value of power receivable by the electronic device  200  via the power reception antenna  203  or data indicating power used for performing communication according to the NFC standard. 
     The reference data includes URI information indicating a reference destination of data regarding the electronic device  200 . The reference data may include data according to URI RTD defined in the NFC Forum standard. 
     It is presumed that the data corresponding to the first address  502  cannot be rewritten by the power supply apparatus  100 , the control unit  201 , the first communication unit  206 , the detection unit  207 , the regulator  208 , and the charging control unit  209 . The power supply apparatus  100  can read the data corresponding to the first address  502  from the predetermined table  500  by transmitting the first command including the first address  502  to the electronic device  200 . 
     In the predetermined table  500 , the second address  503  and status data of the electronic device  200  are stored in association with each other. The status data of the electronic device  200  is data indicating a status of the electronic device  200 . The status data of the electronic device  200  includes at least one of data detected by the control unit  201 , data detected by the charging control unit  209 , data detected by the detection unit  207 , and data detected by the regulator  208 . 
     The status data includes, for example, data indicating a temperature of the electronic device  200  and data indicating a communication status of the second communication unit  213 . The data indicating the temperature of the electronic device  200  is periodically detected by the control unit  201 . The data indicating the communication status of the second communication unit  213  is periodically detected by the control unit  201 . 
     For example, the status data includes data indicating power received from the power supply apparatus  100  by the electronic device  200 , data indicating power consumption of the electronic device  200 , data indicating an operation of the electronic device  200 , and data indicating a surplus or a shortage of power of the electronic device  200 . The data indicating the power received from the power supply apparatus  100  by the electronic device  200  is periodically detected by the detection unit  207 . The data indicating the power consumption of the electronic device  200 , the data indicating the operation of the electronic device  200 , and the data indicating the surplus or a shortage of power of the electronic device  200  are periodically detected by the control unit  201  or the regulator  208 . 
     For example, the status data includes data indicating whether power has been supplied to the electronic device  200  from an external power source device, data indicating a status of the battery  210 , and data relating to charging of the battery  210 . The data indicating whether power has been supplied to the electronic device  200  from the external power source device is periodically detected by the control unit  201  or the regulator  208 . The data indicating the status of the battery  210  and the data relating to charging of the battery  210  are periodically detected by the charging control unit  209 . 
     It is presumed that the data corresponding to the second address  503  cannot be rewritten by the power supply apparatus  100 . The data corresponding to the second address  503  can be rewritten by at least one of the control unit  201 , the first communication unit  206 , the detection unit  207 , the regulator  208 , and the charging control unit  209 . 
     The power supply apparatus  100  can read the data corresponding to the second address  503  from the predetermined table  500  by transmitting a first command including the second address to the electronic device  200 . The data corresponding to the second address  503  is read by at least one of the control unit  201 , the first communication unit  206 , the detection unit  207 , the regulator  208 , and the charging control unit  209 . The control unit  201  can control the electronic device  200  by using the data corresponding to the second address  503 . 
     In the predetermined table  500 , the third address  504  and second version data indicating a version of a communication protocol for wireless power supply by the power supply apparatus  100  are stored in association with each other. Further, in the predetermined table  500 , the third address  504  and power supply data of the electronic device  200  are stored in association with each other. The power supply data of the electronic device  200  is data indicating a power supply status to the electronic device  200 . The power supply data of the electronic device  200  includes data included in Data  305   b  of the second command received from the power supply apparatus  100  by the first communication unit  206 . The power supply data of the electronic device  200  includes, for example, version data indicating a version of a communication protocol for wireless power supply by the power supply apparatus  100 , and data indicating a start or a stop of power supply. The power supply data of the electronic device  200  includes data indicating time of outputting second power, and data indicating time of outputting first power. The power supply data of the electronic device  200  includes data indicating a reason for a stop of wireless power supply. The power supply data of the electronic device  200  may include data indicating a value of the second power or the first power. 
     It is presumed that the data corresponding to the third address  504  cannot be rewritten by the control unit  201 , the first communication unit  206 , the detection unit  207 , the regulator  208 , and the charging control unit  209 . The data corresponding to the third address  504  can be read or rewritten by the power supply apparatus  100 . 
     The power supply apparatus  100  can read the data corresponding to the third address  504  from the predetermined table  500  by transmitting a first command including the third address  504  to the electronic device  200 . The power supply apparatus  100  can rewrite the data corresponding to the third address  504  from the predetermined table  500  by transmitting a second command including the third address  504  to the electronic device  200 . 
     The data corresponding to the third address  504  is read by at least one of the control unit  201 , the first communication unit  206 , the detection unit  207 , the regulator  208 , and the charging control unit  209 . The control unit  201  can control the electronic device  200  by using the data corresponding to the third address  504 . When an error occurs in the electronic device  200 , at least one of the control unit  201 , the first communication unit  206 , the detection unit  207 , the regulator  208 , and the charging control unit  209  writes data relating to the power supply error as power supply data in the predetermined table  500 . 
     The power reception unit  202  includes the power reception antenna  203 , the matching circuit  204 , the rectifying and smoothing circuit  205 , and the first communication unit  206 . The power reception unit  202  complies with a power supply method of the power supply apparatus  100 . Thus, the power reception unit  202  is used for receiving power based on the power supply method of the power supply apparatus  100 . 
     The power reception antenna  203  is an antenna for receiving one of the first power and the second power from the power supply apparatus  100 . The power reception antenna  203  is used for performing wireless communication with the power supply apparatus  100  based on the NFC standard. 
     The matching circuit  204  is a resonance circuit for performing resonance between the power reception antenna  203  and the power supply antenna  109  of the power supply apparatus  100 . The matching circuit  204  sets a resonance frequency of the power reception antenna  203 . When the electronic device  200  receives the first power from the power supply apparatus  100  via the power reception antenna  203 , the control unit  201  controls the matching circuit  204  to match the resonance frequency of the power reception antenna  203  with a first frequency. When the electronic device  200  receives the second power from the power supply apparatus  100  via the power reception antenna  203 , the control unit  201  controls the matching circuit  204  to match the resonance frequency of the power reception antenna  203  with the second frequency. The power received via the power reception antenna  203  is supplied to the rectifying and smoothing circuit  205  via the matching circuit  204 . 
     The rectifying and smoothing circuit  205  removes a command from the power supplied from the matching circuit  204  to generate DC power. Further, the rectifying and smoothing circuit  205  supplies the generated DC power to the regulator  208  via the detection unit  207 . The rectifying and smoothing circuit  205  supplies the command removed from the power received by the power reception antenna  203  to the first communication unit  206 . 
     The first communication unit  206  performs wireless communication with the power supply apparatus  100  based on the NFC standard. When a predetermined command is received from the power supply apparatus  100  via the power reception antenna  203 , the first communication unit  206  performs load modulation to transmit response data corresponding to the predetermined command. The control unit  201  controls an operation of the electronic device  200  according to the predetermined command received from the power supply apparatus  100  by the first communication unit  206 . 
     When the first communication unit  206  receives the first command from the power supply apparatus  100 , the first communication unit  206  transmits first response data corresponding to the first command to the power supply apparatus  100 . When the first communication unit  206  receives the second command from the power supply apparatus  100 , the first communication unit  206  transmits second response data corresponding to the second command to the power supply apparatus  100 . 
     Next, referring to  FIGS. 6A and 6B , the first response data and the second response data will be described. 
       FIG. 6A  illustrates a structure of the first response data, and  FIG. 6B  illustrates a structure of the second response data. 
     Hereinafter, the first response data will be described referring to  FIG. 6A . The first response data is data defined in the NDEF of the NFC standard. As illustrated in  FIG. 6A , the first response data includes a Resource Application Protocol Data Unit (R-APDU) defined in the NFC standard. Data  601   a  of the first response data includes data read from the predetermined table  500 . The data included in the Data  601   a  of the first response data is data corresponding to an “address value” included in Param [ 1 / 2 ]  303   a  of the first command. SW [ 1 / 2 ]  602   a  (Status Word) of the first response data includes data indicating whether reading of data defined in the first command has been normally ended. 
     When the address value included in the first command corresponds to the first address  502 , the Data  601   a  of the first response data includes first version data and identification data of the electronic device  200 . When the address value included in the first command corresponds to the second address  503 , the Data  601   a  of the first response data includes status data of the electronic device  200 . When the address value included in the first command corresponds to the third address  504 , the Data  601   a  of the first response data includes power supply data of the electronic device  200 . 
     Hereinafter, the second response data will be described referring to  FIG. 6B . The second response data is data defined in the NDEF of the NFC standard. As illustrated in  FIG. 6B , the second response data includes R-APDU defined in the NFC standard. SW [ 1 / 2 ]  602   b  of the second response data includes data indicating whether writing of data defined in the second command has been normally ended. 
     When an address value included in the second command corresponds to the third address  504 , data included in Data  305   b  of the second command is written in the predetermined table  500 , and then the first communication unit  206  transmits the second response data to the power supply apparatus  100 . 
     The detection unit  207  periodically detects the power received from the power supply apparatus  100  by the electronic device  200  based on the value of the power supplied from the rectifying and smoothing circuit  205 . 
     The regulator  208  performs control to supply the power supplied from one of the rectifying and smoothing circuit  205  and the battery  210  to the electronic device  200 . The regulator  208  supplies the power supplied from the rectifying and smoothing circuit  205  to the electronic device  200  according to an instruction from the control unit  201 . The regulator  208  supplies the discharge power supplied from the battery  201  via the charging control unit  209  to the electronic device  200  according to an instruction from the control unit  201 . 
     The charging control unit  209  performs charging of the battery  210  by using the power supplied from the regulator  208 . When the power is discharged from the battery  210 , the charging control unit  209  supplies the discharge power supplied from the battery  210  to the regulator  208 . The charging control unit  209  periodically detects data regarding a status of the battery  210  and data regarding charging of the battery  210 . 
     The battery  210  is attachable to and detachable from the electronic device  200 . The battery  210  is a chargeable secondary battery, for example, a lithium ion battery. The battery  210  may be other than the lithium ion battery. 
     The memory  211  stores a computer program for controlling the electronic device  200 . In the memory  211 , information regarding the electronic device  200  or data received from the power supply apparatus  100  is recorded. The memory  211  may be a Flash Read-Only Memory (Flash ROM), an Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM (EEPROM), or a Fe Random Access Memory (FeRAM). 
     The operation unit  212  provides a user interface for operating the electronic device  200 . The operation unit  212  includes buttons, switches, or a touch panel for operating the electronic device  200 . The control unit  201  controls the electronic device  200  according to an input signal input via the operation unit  212 . 
     The second communication unit  213  performs wireless communication with the power supply apparatus  100  according to the wireless LAN standard. The second communication unit  213  receives data including at least one of video data, audio data, and a command from the power supply apparatus  100  according to the wireless LAN standard. The second communication unit  213  transmits data including at least one of video data, audio data, and a command to the power supply apparatus  100  according to the wireless LAN standard. 
     The imaging unit  214  includes a circuit for generating image data including at least one of still image data and moving image data. The imaging unit  214  performs imaging according to an instruction received via the operation unit  212 . 
     The connection unit  215  includes a connector for connecting the external power source device and the electronic device  200 . The external power source device is, for example, an AC adaptor. The external power source device may be a device for supplying power to the electronic device  200  according to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) standard or the Ethernet (registered trademark) standard. 
     The power supply apparatus  100  is configured to supply power to the electronic device  200  by wireless. However, “wireless” may be referred to as “noncontact” or “contactless”. 
     (Control Process) 
     Next, referring to a flowchart illustrated in  FIG. 7 , a control process performed by the power supply apparatus  100  according to the first embodiment will be described. A power supply process can be realized by the control unit  101  executing the computer program stored in the memory  110 . 
     When power of the power supply apparatus  100  is turned ON, the control unit  101  executes the process in step S 701 . 
     In step S 701 , the control unit  101  performs a first authentication process. The first authentication process is a process for detecting whether the electric device  200  is a device complying with wireless power supply. The first authentication process will be described below. After the first authentication process has been executed, in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 701  to step S 702 . 
     After the first authentication process has been executed, a first flag is set. The first flag is information stored in the memory  110 . The first flag indicates whether the electronic device  200  is a device complying with wireless power supply. When it is detected that the electronic device  200  is a device complying with the wireless power supply, the control unit  101  sets the first flag to ON. When it is detected that the electronic device  200  is not a device complying with the wireless power supply, the control unit  101  sets the first flag to OFF. 
     In step S 702 , the control unit  101  determines, based on the first flag, whether the electronic device  200  present within a predetermined range is a device complying with the wireless power supply. When the first flag is ON, the control unit  101  determines that the electronic device  200  is a device complying with the wireless power supply. When the control unit  101  determines that the electronic device  200  is a device complying with the wireless power supply (YES in step S 702 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 702  to step S 703 . When the first flag is OFF, the control unit  101  determines that the electronic device  200  is not a device complying with the wireless power supply. When the control unit  101  determines that the electronic device  200  is not a device complying with the wireless power supply (NO in step S 702 ), in the flowchart, the process ends. When the control unit  101  determines that the electronic device  200  is not a device complying with the wireless power supply (NO in step S 702 ), if power is output from the power supply antenna  109 , the control unit  101  controls the power supply unit  103  not to output power from the power supply antenna  109 . 
     In step S 703 , the control unit  101  performs a second authentication process. The second authentication process is a process for detecting whether the power supply apparatus  100  can start a power supply process to the electric device  200 . After the second authentication process has been executed, in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 703  to step S 704 . 
     After the second authentication process has been executed, a second flag is set. The second flag is information stored in the memory  110 . The second flag indicates whether the power supply apparatus  100  can start a power supply process to the electric device  200 . When it is detected that the power supply apparatus  100  can start a power supply process to the electric device  200 , the control unit  101  sets the second flag to ON. When it is detected that the power supply apparatus  100  cannot start a power supply process to the electric device  200 , the control unit  101  sets the second flag to OFF. 
     In step S 704 , the control unit  101  determines, according to the second flag, whether to perform a power supply process to the electronic device  200 . 
     When the second flag is ON, the control unit  101  determines to perform a power supply process to the electronic device  200  (YES in step S 704 ). In this case (YES in step S 704 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 704  to step S 705 . When the second flag is OFF, the control unit  101  determines not to perform a power supply process to the electronic device  200 . In this case (NO in step S 704 ), the flowchart is ended. When the control unit  101  determines not to perform a power supply process to the electronic device  200  (NO in step S 704 ), if power is output from the power supply antenna  109 , the control unit  101  controls the power supply unit  103  not to output power from the power supply antenna  109 . 
     In step S 705 , the control unit  101  performs a power supply process. The power supply process will be described below. When the power supply process is performed, the flowchart is ended. 
     (First Authentication Process) 
     Next, referring to a flowchart illustrated in  FIG. 8 , the first authentication process performed by the power supply apparatus  100  in step S 701  illustrated in  FIG. 7  will be descried. The first authentication process can be realized by the control unit  101  executing the computer program stored in the memory  110 . 
     In step S 801 , the control unit  101  controls the matching circuit  107  so that a resonance frequency of the power supply antenna  109  is equal to the first frequency. Further, in this case, the control unit  101  controls the power supply unit  103  to output first power via the power supply antenna  109 . In this case, in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 801  to step S 802 . After step S 801 , when the detection unit  106  detects presence of an object near the power supply apparatus  100 , the control unit  101  executes step S 802 . 
     In step S 802 , the control unit  101  performs authentication defined in the NFC standard. The authentication performed in step S 802  is, for example, authentication defined in ISO 14443-3 or NFC Digital Protocol. In this case, in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 802  to step S 803 . 
     In step S 803 , the control unit  101  determines whether the electronic device  200  is present within a predetermined range based on a result of the process in step S 802 . When the control unit  101  determines that the electronic device  200  is present within the predetermined range (YES in step S 803 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 803  to step S 804 . When the control unit  101  determines that the electronic device  200  is not present within the predetermined range (NO in step S 803 ), in the flowchart, the process returns from step S 803  to step S 801 . 
     In step S 804 , the control unit  101  determines, according to the result of process in step S 802 , that the electronic device  200  is a card of Type 4 of the NFC Forum or a tag of Type 4 of the NFC Forum. Then, the control unit  101  controls the first communication unit  108  to perform authentication corresponding to the card of Type 4 of the NFC Forum or the tag of Type 4 of the NFC Forum. In this case, in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 804  to step S 805 . 
     In step S 805 , the control unit  101  controls the first communication unit  108  to transmit a Select command defined in Type 4 of the NFC Forum. The Select command is a command for accessing the predetermined table  500  of the electronic device  200  by the power supply apparatus  100 . After the Select command has been transmitted, in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 805  to step S 806 . 
     In step S 806 , the control unit  101  determines whether the first communication unit  108  has received response data corresponding to the Select command from the electronic device  200 . 
     When it is determined that the first communication unit  108  has received the response data corresponding to the Select command (YES in step S 806 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 806  to step S 807 . When it is determined that the first communication unit  108  has not received any response data corresponding to the Select command (NO in step S 806 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 806  to step S 814 . Even when the first communication unit  108  has received the response data in response to the Select command, if the response data in response to the Select command includes abnormal data, in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 806  to step S 814 . 
     In step S 807 , the control unit  101  controls the first communication unit  108  to transmit a first command to read the header data  501  from the predetermined table  500 . Then, when the first communication unit  108  receives first response data, in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 807  to step S 808 . 
     In step S 808 , the control unit  101  determines whether the electronic device  200  complies with the wireless power supply by using the first response data received by the first communication unit  108  in step S 807 . When it is determined that the header data  501  is included in the first response data received by the first communication unit  108 , the control unit  101  determines that the electronic device  200  complies with the wireless power supply (YES in step S 808 ). In this case, (YES in step S 808 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 808  to step S 809 . When it is determined that the header data  501  is not included in the first response data received by the first communication unit  108 , the control unit  101  determines that the electronic device  200  does not comply with the wireless power supply (NO in step S 808 ). In this case, (NO in step S 808 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 808  to step S 814 . 
     In step S 809 , the control unit  101  controls the first communication unit  108  to transmit a first command including the first address  502  to the electronic device  200  to read first version data of the electronic device  200  from the predetermined table  500 . In this case, in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 809  to step S 810 . 
     In step S 810 , the control unit  101  determines whether the first communication unit  108  has received the first version data. When it is determined that the first communication unit  108  has received the first version data (YES in step S 810 ), the control unit  101  records the first version data of the electronic device  200  in the memory  110 . When it is determined that the first communication unit  108  has received the first version data (YES in step S 810 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 810  to step S 811 . 
     When it is determined that the first communication unit  108  has not received the first version data (NO in step S 810 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 810  to step S 814 . 
     In step S 811 , the control unit  101  controls the first communication unit  108  to transmit a second command including the third address  504  to the electronic device  200  to write second version data in the predetermined table  500 . In this case, in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 811  to step S 812 . 
     In step S 812 , the control unit  101  determines whether the writing of the second version data has been completed. In this case, the control unit  101  determines whether the first communication unit  108  has received second response data indicating completion of the writing of the second version data. 
     When it is determined that the first communication unit  108  has received the second response data indicating completion of the writing of the second version data, the control unit  101  determines that the writing of the second version data has been completed (YES in step S 812 ). In this case (YES in step S 812 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 812  to step S 813 . When it is determined that the first communication unit  108  has not received any second response data indicating completion of the writing of the second version data, the control unit  101  determines that the writing of the second version data has not been completed (NO in step S 812 ). In this case (NO in step S 812 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 812  to step S 814 . 
     In step S 813 , the control unit  101  sets the first flag to ON. In this case, the flowchart is ended, and the process proceeds to step S 702  illustrated in  FIG. 7 . 
     In step S 814 , the control unit  101  sets the first flag to OFF. In this case, the flowchart is ended, and the process proceeds to step S 702  illustrated in  FIG. 7 . 
     (Second Authentication Process) 
     Next, referring to a flowchart illustrated in  FIG. 9 , the second authentication process performed by the power supply apparatus  100  in step S 703  illustrated in  FIG. 7  will be descried. The second authentication process can be realized by the control unit  101  executing the computer program stored in the memory  110 . 
     In step S 901 , the control unit  101  controls the first communication unit  108  to transmit a first command including the first address  502  to the electronic device  200  to read identification data of the electronic device  200  from the predetermined table  500 . In this case, in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 901  to step S 902 . 
     In step S 902 , the control unit  101  determines whether the first communication unit  108  has received the identification data of the electronic device  200 . When it is determined that the first communication unit  108  has received the identification data of the electronic device  200  (YES in step S 902 ), the control unit  101  records the identification data of the electronic device  200  in the memory  110 . When it is determined that the first communication unit  108  has received the identification data of the electronic device  200  (YES in step S 902 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 902  to step S 903 . When it is determined that the first communication unit  108  has not received the identification data of the electronic device  200  (NO in step S 902 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 902  to step S 911 . 
     In step S 903 , the control unit  101  controls the first communication unit  108  to transmit a first command including the first address  502  to the electronic device  200  to read power reception capability data of the electronic device  200  from the predetermined table  500 . In this case, in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 903  to step S 904 . 
     In step S 904 , the control unit  101  determines whether the first communication unit  108  has received the power reception capability data of the electronic device  200 . When it is determined that the first communication unit  108  has received the power reception capability data of the electronic device  200  (YES in step S 904 ), the control unit  101  records the power reception capability data of the electronic device  200  in the memory  110 . When it is determined that the first communication unit  108  has received the power reception capability data of the electronic device  200  (YES in step S 904 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 904  to step S 905 . When it is determined that the first communication unit  108  has not received the power reception capability data of the electronic device  200  (NO in step S 904 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 904  to step S 911 . 
     In step S 905 , the control unit  101  controls the first communication unit  108  to transmit a first command including the first address  502  to the electronic device  200  to read reference data of the electronic device  200  from the predetermined table  500 . In this case, in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 905  to step S 906 . 
     In step S 906 , the control unit  101  determines whether the first communication unit  108  has received the reference data of the electronic device  200 . When it is determined that the first communication unit  108  has received the reference data of the electronic device  200  (YES in step S 906 ), the control unit  101  records the reference data of the electronic device  200  in the memory  110 . When it is determined that the first communication unit  108  has received the reference data of the electronic device  200  (YES in step S 906 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 906  to step S 907 . When it is determined that the first communication unit  108  has not received the reference data of the electronic device  200  (NO in step S 906 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 906  to step S 911 . 
     In step S 907 , the control unit  101  controls the first communication unit  108  to transmit a first command including the second address  503  to the electronic device  200  to read status data of the electronic device  200  from the predetermined table  500 . In this case, in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 907  to step S 908 . 
     In step S 908 , the control unit  101  determines whether the first communication unit  108  has received the status data of the electronic device  200 . When it is determined that the first communication unit  108  has received the status data of the electronic device  200  (YES in step S 908 ), the control unit  101  records the status data of the electronic device  200  in the memory  110 . When it is determined that the first communication unit  108  has received the status data of the electronic device  200  (YES in step S 908 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 908  to step S 909 . When it is determined that the first communication unit  108  has not received the status data of the electronic device  200  (NO in step S 908 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 908  to step S 911 . 
     In step S 909 , the control unit  101  determines whether the electronic device  200  is a power supply target. In this case, the control unit  101  determines whether the electronic device  200  is a power supply target by using the status data of the electronic device  200 . 
     For example, when a temperature of the electronic device  200  is equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature, the control unit  101  determines that the electronic device  200  is not a power supply target. In this case, when the temperature of the electronic device  200  is not equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature, the control unit  101  determines that the electronic device  200  is a power supply target. The predetermined temperature is, for example, a temperature permitted for charging the battery  210 . 
     For example, when the battery  210  is fully charged, the control unit  101  determines that the electronic device  200  is not a power supply target. In this case, when the battery  210  is not fully charged, the control unit  101  determines that the electronic device  200  is a power supply target. 
     For example, when an external power source device is connected to the electronic device  200 , the control unit  101  determines that the electronic device  200  is not a power supply target. In this case, when no external power source device is connected to the electronic device  200 , the control unit  101  determines that the electronic device  200  is a power supply target. 
     For example, when power supply is not requested from the electronic device  200 , the control unit  101  determines that the electronic device  200  is not a power supply target. In this case, when power supply is requested from the electronic device  200 , the control unit  101  determines that the electronic device  200  is a power supply target. 
     When it is determined that the electronic device  200  is a power supply target of the power supply apparatus  100  (YES in step S 909 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 909  to step S 910 . When it is determined that the electronic device  200  is not a power supply target of the power supply apparatus  100  (NO in step S 909 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 909  to step S 911 . 
     In step S 910 , the control unit  101  sets the second flag to ON. In this case, the flowchart is ended, and the process proceeds to step S 704  illustrated in  FIG. 7 . 
     In step S 911 , the control unit  101  sets the second flag to OFF. In this case, the flowchart is ended, and the process proceeds to step S 704  illustrated in  FIG. 7 . 
     (Power Supply Process) 
     Next, referring to a flowchart illustrated in  FIG. 10 , the power supply process performed by the power supply apparatus  100  in step S 705  illustrated in  FIG. 7  will be descried. The power supply process can be realized by the control unit  101  executing the computer program stored in the memory  110 . 
     In step S 1001 , the control unit  101  controls the first communication unit  108  to transmit a second command including the third address  504  to the electronic device  200  to write power supply data in the predetermined table  500 . In step S 1001 , the second command transmitted by the first communication unit  108  includes data indicating starting of power supply, data indicating time of outputting first power, and data indicating time of outputting second power. Further, the second command transmitted by the first communication unit  108  may include data indicating a value of the first power and data indicating a value of the second power. In this case, in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1001  to step S 1002 . 
     In step S 1002 , the control unit  101  determines whether the writing of the power supply data has been completed. When the first communication unit  108  has received second response data indicating completion of the writing of the power supply data, the control unit  101  determines that the writing of the power supply data has been completed (YES in step S 1002 ). In this case (YES in step S 1002 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1002  to step S 1003 . When the first communication unit  108  has not received any second response data indicating completion of the writing of the power supply data, the control unit  101  determines that the writing of the second version data has not been completed (NO in step S 1002 ). In this case (NO in step S 1002 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1002  to step S 1013 . 
     In step S 1003 , the control unit  101  controls the matching circuit  107  so that a resonance frequency of the power supply antenna  109  becomes equal to the second frequency. Further, in this case, the control unit  101  controls the power supply unit  103  to output the second power via the power supply antenna  109 . The control unit sets a value of the second power according to status data acquired from the electronic device  200 . In this case, in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1003  to step S 1004 . 
     In step S 1004 , the control unit  101  controls the timer  101   a  to measure time elapsed after the output of the second power. Then, the control unit  101  determines whether the time measured by the timer  101   a  is equal to or longer than a first time. When it is determined that the time measured by the timer  101   a  is equal to or longer than the first time (YES in step S 1004 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1004  to step S 1005 . When it is determined that the time measured by the timer  101   a  is not equal to or longer than the first time (NO in step S 1004 ), in the flowchart, the process in step S 1004  is repeated. The first time corresponds to the data indicating the time of outputting the second power included in the power supply data. 
     In step S 1005 , the control unit  101  controls the matching circuit  107  so that a resonance frequency of the power supply antenna  109  becomes equal to the first frequency. Further, in this case, the control unit  101  controls the power supply unit  103  so as to output first power via the power supply antenna  109 . In this case, in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1005  to step S 1006 . 
     In step S 1006 , as in the case of step S 907 , the control unit  101  controls the first communication unit  108  to transmit a first command including the second address  503  to the electronic device  200  to read status data of the electronic device  200  from the predetermined table  500 . In this case, in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1006  to step S 1007 . 
     In step S 1007 , as in the case of step S 908 , the control unit  101  determines whether the first communication unit  108  has received the status data of the electronic device  200 . When it is determined that the first communication unit  108  has received the status data of the electronic device  200  (YES in step S 1007 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1007  to step S 1008 . When it is determined that the first communication unit  108  has not received the status data of the electronic device  200  (NO in step S 1007 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1007  to step S 1013 . 
     In step S 1008 , as in the case of step S 909 , the control unit  101  determines whether the electronic device  200  is a power supply target. When it is determined that the electronic device  200  is a power supply target of the power supply apparatus  100  (YES in step S 1008 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1008  to step S 1009 . When it is determined that the electronic device  200  is not a power supply target of the power supply apparatus  100  (NO in step S 1008 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1008  to step S 1013 . 
     In step S 1009 , the control unit  101  determines, based on the status data acquired from the electronic device  200 , whether to change the value of the second power. The control unit  101  determines whether to change the value of the second power. When it is determined to change the value of the second power (YES in step S 1009 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1009  to step S 1010 . When it is determined not to change the value of the second power (NO in step S 1009 ), in the flowchart, the process returns from step S 1009  to step S 1003 . 
     In step S 1010 , the control unit  101  determines whether to perform changing to increase the second power. When it is determined that the control unit  101  performs changing to increase the value of the second power (YES in step S 1010 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1010  to step S 1012 . When it is determined that the control unit  101  does not perform changing to increase the value of the second power (NO in step S 1010 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1010  to step S 1011 . 
     In step S 1011 , the control unit  101  controls the matching circuit  107  so that a resonance frequency of the power supply antenna  109  becomes equal to the second frequency. Further, the control unit  101  controls the power supply unit  103  to reduce the value of the second power, and then controls the power supply unit  103  to output the second power. The control unit  101  may control the first communication unit  108  to transmit, before the second power is output, a second command including data indicating the changed value of the second power to the electronic device  200 . In this case, in the flowchart, the process returns from step S 1011  to step S 1004 . 
     In step S 1012 , the control unit  101  controls the matching circuit  107  so that a resonance frequency of the power supply antenna  109  becomes equal to the second frequency. Further, the control unit  101  controls the power supply unit  103  to increase the value of the second power, and then controls the power supply unit  103  to output the second power. The control unit  101  may control the first communication unit  108  to transmit, before the second power is output, a second command including data indicating the changed value of the second power to the electronic device  200 . In this case, in the flowchart, the process returns from step S 1012  to step S 1004 . 
     In step S 1013 , the control unit  101  sets the second flag to OFF. In this case, in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1013  to step S 1014 . 
     In step S 1014 , the control unit  101  controls the matching circuit  107  so that a resonance frequency of the power supply antenna  109  becomes equal to the first frequency. Further, in this case, the control unit  101  controls the power supply unit  103  to output the first power via the power supply antenna  109 . In this case, in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1014  to step S 1015 . 
     In step S 1015 , the control unit  101  controls the first communication unit  108  to transmit a second command including the third address  504  to the electronic device  200  to write power supply data in the predetermined table  500 . In step S 1015 , the second command transmitted by the first communication unit  108  includes data indicating stopping power supply and data indicating a reason for stopping the power supply. In this case, in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1015  to step S 1016 . 
     In step S 1016 , the control unit  101  performs control to limit the power output from the power supply antenna  109 . In this case, the flowchart is ended, and the control process illustrated in  FIG. 7  also is ended. 
     (Communication Process) 
     Next, referring to a flowchart illustrated in  FIG. 11 , a communication process performed by the electronic device  200  according to the first embodiment will be descried. The communication process can be realized by the control unit  201  executing a computer program stored in the memory  211 . 
     In step S 1101 , the control unit  201  determines whether power detected by the detection unit  207  is equal to or higher than a predetermined value. When it is determined that the power detected by the detection unit  207  is equal to or higher than the predetermined value (YES in step S 1101 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1101  to step S 1102 . When it is determined that the power detected by the detection unit  207  is not equal to or higher than the predetermined value (NO in step S 1101 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1101  to step S 1108 . 
     In step S 1102 , the control unit  201  performs authentication defined in the NFC standard. The authentication performed in step S 1102  is, for example, authentication defined in ISO 14443-3, ISO 14443-3, or NFC Digital Protocol. In this case, in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1102  to step S 1103 . 
     In step S 1103 , the control unit  201  controls the first communication unit  206  to transmit data indicating that the electronic device  200  is a card of Type 4 of the NFC Forum or a tag of Type 4 of the NFC Forum. In this case, in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1103  to step S 1104 . 
     In step S 1104 , the control unit  201  determines whether the first communication unit  206  has received a Select command defined in the Type 4 of the NFC Forum. When it is determined that the first communication unit  206  has received the Select command (YES in step S 1104 ), the control unit  201  controls the first communication unit  206  to transmit response data corresponding to the Select Command to the power supply apparatus  100 . In this case (YES in step S 1104 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1104  to step S 1105 . When it is determined that the first communication unit  206  has not received the Select command (NO in step S 1104 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1104  to step S 1108 . 
     In step S 1105 , the control unit  201  performs a process for resetting the data included in the predetermined table  500 . For example, the control unit  201  resets the status data, the second version data, and the power supply data. In this case, in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1105  to step S 1106 . 
     In step S 1106 , the control unit  201  determines whether the first communication unit  206  has received at least one of the first command and the second command. When it is determined that the first communication unit  206  has received at least one of the first command and the second command (YES in step S 1106 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1106  to step S 1109 . When it is determined that the first communication unit  206  has received neither of the first command and the second command (NO in step S 1106 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1106  to step S 1107 . 
     In step S 1107 , the control unit  201  controls the timer  201   a  to measure time elapsed after the determination of the control unit  201  that the first communication unit  206  has received neither of the first command and the second command. Then, the control unit  201  determines whether the time measured by the timer  201   a  is equal to or longer than a second time. When it is determined that the time measured by the timer  201   a  is equal to or longer than the second time (YES in step S 1107 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1107  to step S 1108 . When it is determined that the time measured by the timer  201   a  is not equal to or longer than the second time (NO in step S 1107 ), in the flowchart, the process returns from step S 1107  to step S 1106 . 
     In step S 1108 , the control unit  201  performs a process for resetting the data included in the predetermined table  500 . The control unit  201  resets the status data, the second version data, and the power supply data. In this case, the flowchart is ended. 
     In step S 1109 , the control unit  201  performs a command reception process described below. The command reception process is a process for performing an operation according to the command received by the first communication unit  206  in step S 1106 . When the command reception process is performed, in the flowchart, the process returns from step S 1109  to step S 1106 . 
     (Command Reception Process) 
     Next, referring to a flowchart illustrated in  FIG. 12 , the command reception process performed by the electronic device  200  according to the first embodiment will be descried. The command reception process can be realized by the control unit  201  executing a computer program stored in the memory  211 . 
     In step S 1201 , the control unit  201  determines whether an error has occurred in the communication between the power supply apparatus  100  and the electronic device  200 . For example, the control unit  201  determines whether a communication error has occurred by determining whether the command received by the first communication unit  206  includes an abnormal value. When it is determined that the command received by the first communication unit  206  includes an abnormal value, the control unit  201  determines that a communication error has occurred. When it is determined that the communication error has occurred (YES in step S 1201 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1201  to step S 1212 . When the command received by the first communication unit  206  does not include any abnormal value, the control unit  201  determines that a communication error has not occurred. When it is determined that no communication error has occurred (NO in step S 1201 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1201  to step S 1202 . 
     In step S 1202 , the control unit  201  determines whether the command received by the first communication unit  206  is a second command. For example, the control unit  201  determines whether the command received by the first communication unit  206  is a second command according to whether any one of “D6h” and “D7h” is included in the command received by the first communication unit  206 . When it is determined that the command received by the first communication unit  206  is a second command (YES in step S 1202 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1202  to step S 1205 . When it is determined that the command received by the first communication unit  206  is not a second command (NO in step S 1202 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1202  to step S 1203 . 
     In step S 1203 , the control unit  201  reads data corresponding to an address value included in the command received by the first communication unit  206  from the predetermined table  500 . In this case, in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1203  to step S 1204 . 
     In step S 1204 , the control unit  201  controls the first communication unit  206  to transmit first response data including the data read in step S 1203  to the power supply apparatus  100 . In this case, the flowchart is ended, and the process returns to step S 1106  illustrated in  FIG. 11 . 
     In step S 1205 , the control unit  201  writes the data included in the command received by the first communication unit  206  in the predetermined table  500 . In this case, in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1205  to step S 1206 . 
     In step S 1206 , the control unit  201  determines whether the command received by the first communication unit  206  includes data for notifying the electronic device  200  of starting power supply. When it is determined that the command received by the first communication unit  206  includes data for notifying the electronic device  200  of starting power supply (YES in step S 1206 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1206  to step S 1207 . When it is determined that the command received by the first communication unit  206  does not include any data for notifying the electronic device  200  of starting power supply (NO in step S 1206 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1206  to step S 1209 . 
     In step S 1207 , the control unit  201  controls the charging control unit  209  to start charging the battery  210 . After the charging control unit  209  has started charging the battery  210 , in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1207  to step S 1208 . 
     In step S 1208 , the control unit  201  controls the first communication unit  206  to transmit second response data indicating normal completion of writing of the data included in the second command received by the first communication unit  206  to the power supply apparatus  100 . In this case, the flowchart is ended, and the process returns to step S 1106  illustrated in  FIG. 11 . 
     In step S 1209 , the control unit  201  determines whether the command received by the first communication unit  206  includes data for notifying the electronic device  200  of stopping power supply. When it is determined that the command received by the first communication unit  206  includes data for notifying the electronic device  200  of stopping power supply (YES in step S 1209 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1209  to step S 1210 . When it is determined that the command received by the first communication unit  206  does not include any data for notifying the electronic device  200  of stopping power supply (NO in step S 1209 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1209  to step S 1211 . 
     In step S 1210 , the control unit  201  controls the charging control unit  209  to stop charging the battery  210 . After the charging control unit  209  has stopped charging the battery  210 , in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1210  to step S 1208 . 
     In step S 1211 , the control unit  201  determines whether the first version data and the second version data match each other. When it is determined that the first version data and the second version data match each other (YES in step S 1211 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1211  to step S 1208 . When it is determined that the first version data and the second version data do not match each other (NO in step S 1211 ), in the flowchart, the process proceeds from step S 1211  to step S 1212 . 
     In step S 1212 , the control unit  201  controls the first communication unit  206  so as to transmit response data indicating an error to the power supply apparatus  100 . In this case, the flowchart is ended. After the process in step S 212 , the control unit  201  may control the first communication unit  206  to end the communication with the power supply apparatus  100 . 
     The communication process illustrated in  FIG. 11  and the command reception process illustrated in  FIG. 12  are performed by the control unit  201 . However, in place of the control unit  201 , the first communication unit  206  may carry out the communication process illustrated in  FIG. 11  and the command reception process illustrated in  FIG. 12 . 
     Thus, the electronic device  200  according to the first embodiment stores the data for identifying the electronic device  200  and the data indicating the status of the electronic device  200  in the predetermined table  500  in a readable state by the power supply apparatus  100 . This enables the power supply apparatus  100  to identify the electronic device  200  or accurately detect the status of the electronic device  200  only by reading desired data from the predetermined table  500 . Further, the power supply apparatus  100  can control power supply to the electronic device  200  by using the data read from the predetermined table  500 . 
     The power supply apparatus  100  according to the first embodiment writes data relating to wireless power supply in the predetermined table  500 . This enables the electronic device  200  to accurately detect the status of the power supply apparatus  100  and the status of the wireless power supply only by reading desired data from the predetermined table  500 . Further, the electronic device  200  can control charging of the battery  210  by using the data read from the predetermined table  500 . 
     As a result, the power supply apparatus  100  controls the wireless power supply to the electronic device  200  according to the communication with the electronic device  200 , thereby enabling appropriate charging at the electronic device. 
     In the first embodiment, the first frequency and the second frequency are similar. However, the first frequency and the second frequency may be different. In this case, for example, the first frequency is 13.56 MHz, and the second frequency may only be required to be different from the first frequency. For example, the second frequency may be 6.78 MHz, or several tens of MHz. The second frequency may be a frequency from 100 KHz to 205 KHz. 
     In the first embodiment, the predetermined power supply method is a power supply method using the magnetic field resonance method. However, the predetermined power supply method is not limited to the power supply method using the magnetic field resonance method. Thus, for example, the predetermined power supply method may be, in place of the power supply method using the magnetic field resonance method, a power supply method using an electromagnetic induction method or a power supply method using an electric field coupling method. The predetermined power supply method may be, for example, a power supply method using a “Qi” standard defined by Wireless Power Consortium (WPC). The predetermined power supply method may be, for example, a power supply method using a standard defined by Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP). 
     In the power supply apparatus  100 , the power supply to the electronic device  200  and the communication with the electronic device  200  are carried out by using the power supply antenna  109 . However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the power supply apparatus  100  may separately include an antenna for performing power supply to the electronic device  200  and an antenna for performing communication with the electronic device  200 . In such a power supply apparatus  100 , the control unit  101  performs the control process illustrated in  FIG. 7 , the first authentication process illustrated in  FIG. 8 , the second authentication process illustrated in  FIG. 9 , and the power supply process illustrated in  FIG. 10 . 
     In the electronic device  200 , the power reception from the power supply apparatus  100  and the communication with the power supply apparatus  100  are carried out by using the power reception antenna  203 . However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the electronic device  200  may separately include an antenna for receiving power from the power supply apparatus  100  and an antenna for performing communication with the power supply apparatus  100 . In such an electronic device  200 , the control unit  201  performs the communication process illustrated in  FIG. 11  and the command reception process illustrated in  FIG. 12 . 
     The data included in the predetermined table  500  may be stored in a plurality of memories. 
     The second communication unit  113  and the second communication unit  213  perform communication based on the wireless LAN standard. However, the second communication unit  113  and the second communication unit  213  may perform communication based on a standard different from the wireless LAN standard in place of the wireless LAN standard. The standard different from the wireless LAN standard is, for example, a Blue Tooth (registered trademark) standard or a Transfer Jet standard. 
     The power supply apparatus according to the present invention is not limited to the power supply apparatus  100  described according to the first embodiment. For example, the power supply apparatus according to the present invention can be realized by a system including a plurality of apparatuses. The electronic device according to the present invention is not limited to the electronic device  200  described according to the first embodiment. For example, the electronic device according to the present invention can be realized by a system including a plurality of apparatuses. 
     Various processes and functions described according to the first embodiment can be realized by a computer program. In this case, the processes according to the present invention are executable by the computer program, thus realizing various functions described according to the first embodiment. 
     Needless to say, the computer program according to the present invention may realize the various processes and functions described according to the first embodiment by using an Operating System (OS) operating on a computer. 
     The computer program according to the present invention is read from a computer readable recording medium to be executed by the computer. As the computer readable recording medium, a hard disk device, an optical disk, a Compact Disk (CD)-ROM, a CD-R, a memory card, and a ROM can be used. The computer program according to the present invention may be provided from an external apparatus via a communication interface to be executed by the computer. 
     While the present invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments. The scope of the following claims is to be accorded the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and equivalent structures and functions. 
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           100  Power supply apparatus 
           200  Electronic device