Patent Publication Number: US-9906048-B2

Title: Non-contact power supply apparatus

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application is a U.S. national stage application of the PCT International Application No. PCT/JP2013/007617 filed on Dec. 26, 2013, which claims the benefit of foreign priority of Japanese patent application 2012-287099 filed on Dec. 28, 2012, the contents all of which are incorporated herein by reference. 
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
     This technical field relates to a non-contact power supply apparatus for transmitting electric power in a non-contact manner. 
     BACKGROUND ART 
     Recently, a non-contact power supply apparatus (contactless power transmission system) for transmitting electric power in a non-contact (contactless) manner has been developed instead of direct electrical connection. 
       FIG. 19  is a circuit diagram of an essential part of conventional non-contact power supply apparatus  100 . Non-contact power supply apparatus  100  includes power receiver  101 , power transmission controller  119 , and power transmitter  120 . 
     When power transmission is continued in the state where metallic foreign object  129  is interposed between power transmitting coil  123  and power receiving coil  127  in non-contact power supply apparatus  100 , eddy current flowing through metallic foreign object  129  generates heat. To address this problem, the following method is devised. Whether metallic foreign object  129  is present between power transmitting coil  123  and power receiving coil  127  is detected by signal processing. The method is detailed below. 
     Power receiver  101  includes the following elements: load modulation transistor  103 ; rectifying circuit  104 ; power supply control transistor  105 ; power receiver side control circuit  107 ; low drop-out (LDO) regulator  109 ; and power receiving coil  127 . Load modulation transistor  103  performs load modulation. Power supply control transistor  105  controls power supply. Power receiver side control circuit  107  controls load modulation transistor  103  and power supply control transistor  105 . 
     The voltages at the input end and the output end of low drop-out regulator  109  are input to power receiver side control circuit  107  through signal lines  111 ,  113 , respectively. Power receiver side control circuit  107  detects the state of load  115  by measuring the voltage across low drop-out regulator  109 . Load  115  is formed of battery  117  and charge controller  116 . 
     Power transmitter  120  includes power transmitting coil  123  and power transmitting part  124 . Power transmission controller  119  includes waveform detecting circuit  121 , voltage detecting circuit  122 , power transmitter side control circuit  125 , and driver control circuit  126 . 
     In power transmission controller  119 , waveform detecting circuit  121  detects the peak value of the amplitude of the induced voltage of power transmitting coil  123 . As a result, power transmitter side control circuit  125  detects fluctuations in the load of power receiver  101 . 
     Power receiver  101  performs load modulation during normal power transmission, and transmits foreign object detection signal PT 1  from power receiving coil  127  to power transmitter  120 . In response to this signal, power transmitter side control circuit  125  measures a change in the load of power receiver  101 . When foreign object detection signal PT 1  cannot be received, power transmitter side control circuit  125  determines that metallic foreign object  129  is present and stops normal power transmission. With this configuration, metallic foreign object  129  between transmitting coil  123  and receiving coil  127  is detected. 
     As a prior art document related to the above technology, Patent Literature 1, for example, is known. 
     CITATION LIST 
     Patent Literature 
     PTL1: Japanese Patent Unexamined Publication No. 2008-206231 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     A non-contact power supply apparatus includes the following elements: a first coil; a second coil opposed to the first coil; and a sensor. The sensor includes the following elements: an insulator; transmitting main antenna parts; transmitting sub antenna parts; a transmitting circuit; receiving main antenna parts; receiving sub antenna parts; and a receiving circuit. The insulator is disposed between the first coil and the second coil. Each of the transmitting main antenna parts is formed, in a straight shape, on the first face of the insulator. Each of the transmitting sub antenna parts is formed on the first face of the insulator, intersects the corresponding one of the transmitting main antenna parts, and is electrically connected thereto. The transmitting circuit is electrically connected to the transmitting main antenna parts, and transmits a signal. Each of the receiving main antenna parts is formed, in a straight shape, on the second face, which is opposite the first face, of the insulator. Each of the receiving sub antenna parts is formed on the second face of the insulator, intersects the corresponding one of the receiving main antenna parts, and is electrically connected thereto. The receiving circuit is electrically connected to the receiving main antenna parts. The receiving circuit receives the signal through the receiving main antenna parts and the receiving sub antenna parts, and senses an object except the insulator between the first coil and the second coil, based on a change in the characteristic of the signal received. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is an exploded perspective view of a non-contact power supply apparatus in accordance with a first exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 2A  is an explanatory view of receiving antennas of the non-contact power supply apparatus in accordance with the first exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 2B  is an explanatory view of transmitting antennas of the non-contact power supply apparatus in accordance with the first exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 2C  is a top view of a sensor of the non-contact power supply apparatus in accordance with the first exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 3  is a frequency characteristic diagram of the non-contact power supply apparatus in accordance with the first exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 4  is a top view of the sensor of the non-contact power supply apparatus when a metallic foreign object is present in accordance with the first exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 5  is a frequency characteristic diagram of the non-contact power supply apparatus in accordance with the first exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 6  is a top view of the sensor of the non-contact power supply apparatus when a finger approaches in accordance with the first exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 7  is a frequency characteristic diagram of the non-contact power supply apparatus in accordance with the first exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 8  is an exploded perspective view of a non-contact power supply apparatus in accordance with a third exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 9  is a top view of a sensor of the non-contact power supply apparatus in accordance with the third exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 10  is a frequency characteristic diagram of the non-contact power supply apparatus in accordance with the third exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 11  is a top view of the sensor of the non-contact power supply apparatus when a metallic foreign object is present in accordance with the third exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 12  is a frequency characteristic diagram of the non-contact power supply apparatus in accordance with the third exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 13  is a top view of the sensor of the non-contact power supply apparatus when a finger approaches in accordance with the third exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 14  is a frequency characteristic diagram of the non-contact power supply apparatus in accordance with the third exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 15  is a top view of a sensor of a non-contact power supply apparatus in accordance with a fourth exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 16A  is a diagram explaining a shape of each of sub antenna parts in accordance with the fourth exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 16B  is a diagram explaining another shape of each of sub antenna parts in accordance with the fourth exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 16C  is a diagram explaining a shape of each of sub antenna parts shown in  FIG. 2C . 
         FIG. 17A  is an explanatory view of the sub antenna parts shown in  FIG. 16A  when foreign objects are present. 
         FIG. 17B  is an explanatory view of the sub antenna parts shown in  FIG. 16B  when foreign objects are present. 
         FIG. 17C  is an explanatory view of the sub antenna parts shown in  FIG. 16C  when foreign objects are present. 
         FIG. 18A  is a diagram explaining a shape of each of sub antenna parts in accordance with a fifth exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 18B  is a diagram explaining another shape of each of sub antenna parts in accordance with the fifth exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 18C  is a diagram explaining still another shape of each of sub antenna parts in accordance with the fifth exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 19  is a circuit diagram of an essential part of a conventional non-contact power supply apparatus. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS 
     In conventional non-contact power supply apparatus  100 , insertion of foreign object  129  is detected based on foreign object detection signal PT 1 . Thus, foreign object  129  needs to be metal. When a living object, such as a finger, is present between power transmitting coil  123  and power receiving coil  127 , foreign object detection signal PT 1  transmits through the finger. Thus, the presence of a living body, such as a finger, cannot be detected as a foreign object. 
     First Exemplary Embodiment 
     Hereinafter, this exemplary embodiment is described with reference to the accompanying drawings.  FIG. 1  is an exploded perspective view of non-contact power supply apparatus  11  in accordance with this exemplary embodiment.  FIG. 2A  is an explanatory view of receiving antennas  23  of non-contact power supply apparatus  11  in accordance with this exemplary embodiment.  FIG. 2B  is an explanatory view of transmitting antennas  41  of non-contact power supply apparatus  11  in accordance with this exemplary embodiment.  FIG. 2C  is a top view of sensor  17  of non-contact power supply apparatus  11  in accordance with this exemplary embodiment. Each of  FIG. 2A  through  FIG. 2C  is a view of sensor  17  when insulator  19  is perspectively viewed from first coil  13 . 
     Non-contact power supply apparatus  11  includes the following elements: first coil  13  (power receiving coil); second coil  15  (power transmitting coil) opposed to first coil  13 : and sensor  17 . Sensor  17  includes the following elements: insulator  19 ; transmitting main antenna parts  43 ; transmitting sub antenna parts  45 ; transmitting circuit  21 ; receiving main antenna parts  27 ; receiving sub antenna parts  29 ; and receiving circuit  25 . Insulator  19  is disposed between first coil  13  and second coil  15 . Each of transmitting main antenna parts  43  is formed, in a straight shape, on the first face (back side) of insulator  19 . Each of transmitting sub antenna parts  45  is formed on the first face of insulator  19 , intersects the corresponding one of transmitting main antenna parts  43 , and is electrically connected thereto. Transmitting circuit  21  is electrically connected to transmitting main antenna parts  43 , and transmits a signal to each of transmitting main antenna parts  43 . Each of receiving main antenna parts  27  is formed, in a straight shape, on the second face (front side), which is opposite the first face, of insulator  19 . Each of receiving sub antenna parts  29  is formed on the second face of insulator  19 , intersects the corresponding one of receiving main antenna parts  27 , and is electrically connected thereto. Receiving circuit  25  is electrically connected to receiving main antenna parts  27 . Receiving circuit  25  receives the signal through receiving main antenna parts  27  and receiving sub antenna parts  29 , and senses an object except insulator  19  between first coil  13  and second coil  15 , based on a change in the characteristic of the signal received. 
     Hereinafter, a specific description is provided for the configuration and operation of non-contact power supply apparatus  11  of this exemplary embodiment. With reference to  FIG. 1 , first coil  13  for receiving electric power is configured by providing a spiral groove in first holder  31  made of resin, for example, inserting a litz wire in the groove, and forming a spiral coil. First coil  13  is electrically connected to power receiving circuit  33 . Power receiving circuit  33  converts the electric power from first coil  13  into the electric power suitable for a load (not shown). The load is not limited to the load consuming electric power, and may be a secondary battery for storing electric power, for example. 
     Second coil  15  is opposed to first coil  13 . Second coil  15  is configured by inserting a litz wire into a groove in second holder  34  made of resin and forming a spiral coil. Second coil  15  is electrically connected to power transmitting circuit  35 . Power transmitting circuit  35  generates electric power to be transmitted from second coil  15  to first coil  13 . Power transmitting circuit  35  has a function of converting the waveforms of the system power supply to the alternating current waveforms suitable for power transmission. 
     As shown by the broken line and double-pointed arrow  30  in  FIG. 1 , wireless information is exchanged between power receiving circuit  33  and power transmitting circuit  35 . Thus, power receiving circuit  33  outputs, to power transmitting circuit  35 , a request for power transmission and the information on the voltage and electric current of power receiving circuit  33 , for example. Power transmitting circuit  35  informs power receiving circuit  33  of the start and stop of power transmission. Such information is exchanged using data signals. 
     Insulator  19  is disposed between first coil  13  and second coil  15 . That is, first coil  13  is disposed above second coil  15  with insulator  19  interposed therebetween. Second coil  15  is disposed on the floor, for example. 
     Sensor  17  includes the following elements: plate-like insulator  19 ; transmitting antennas  41  disposed on the first face (back side) of insulator  19 ; receiving antennas  23  disposed on the second face (front side) of insulator  19 ; transmitting circuit  21 ; and receiving circuit  25 . 
     In this exemplary embodiment, glass epoxy based printed circuit board is used as insulator  19 . Receiving antennas  23  and transmitting antennas  41  are formed of electrode patterns. However, receiving antennas  23  and transmitting antennas  41  are not limited to the form of electrode patterns, and may be formed of metal wires, for example. However, to reduce the thickness, electrode patterns are preferable. 
     Each of receiving antennas  23  is formed of receiving main antenna part  27  in a straight shape and a plurality of receiving sub antenna parts  29 . A plurality of receiving main antenna parts  27  is formed parallel to each other. The plurality of receiving sub antenna parts  29  intersects the corresponding one of receiving main antenna parts  27  and is electrically connected thereto. Each of receiving sub antenna parts  29  is formed shorter than the corresponding one of receiving main antenna parts  27  and not to overlap the adjacent ones of receiving main antenna parts  27 . Each of receiving main antenna parts  27  is electrically connected to receiving circuit  25 . In the first exemplary embodiment, each of receiving main antenna parts  27  perpendicularly intersects the corresponding ones of receiving sub antenna parts  29 . 
     Each of transmitting antennas  41  is formed of transmitting main antenna part  43  in a straight shape and a plurality of transmitting sub antenna parts  45 . A plurality of transmitting main antenna parts  43  is formed parallel to each other. The plurality of transmitting sub antenna parts  45  intersects the corresponding one of transmitting main antenna parts  43  and is electrically connected thereto. Each of transmitting sub antenna parts  45  is formed shorter than the corresponding one of transmitting main antenna parts  43  and not to overlap the adjacent ones of transmitting main antenna parts  43 . Each of transmitting main antenna part  43  is electrically connected to transmitting circuit  21 . In the first exemplary embodiment, each of transmitting main antenna parts  43  perpendicularly intersects the corresponding ones of transmitting sub antenna parts  45 . 
     Connection ends  39  are formed along one side of insulator  19  on the first face (back side) and the second face (front side). Connection ends  39  on the first face are electrically connected to connection ends  39  on the second face by through-holes filled with conductive material. One end of each of receiving main antenna parts  27  is connected to the corresponding one of connection ends  39  on the second face (front side) of insulator  19 . Receiving circuit  25  is electrically connected to connection ends  39  on the first face (back side) by wiring. Here, receiving circuit  25  may be connected to connection ends  39  on the second face (front side) of insulator  19 . However, to prevent the wiring from appearing on the surface of insulator  19 , the receiving circuit is preferably connected to the connection ends on the first face of insulator  19 . 
     In this exemplary embodiment, to reduce the effect of electric field coupling in transmitting main antenna parts  43  and receiving main antenna parts  27 , transmitting main antenna parts  43  and receiving main antenna parts  27  are formed non-parallel to each other. Specifically, in this exemplary embodiment, to minimize the effect of electric field coupling, transmitting main antenna parts  43  and receiving main antenna parts  27  are formed orthogonal to each other. 
     Transmitting circuit  21  is electrically connected to power transmitting circuit  35 . Before starting power transmission, for example, power transmitting circuit  35  outputs detection start signal Tx to transmitting circuit  21 . In response to this signal, transmitting circuit  21  outputs a predetermined signal to transmitting antennas  41 . The examples of the signal include an electromagnetic field formed in the vicinity of transmitting antennas  41  (including the back side of insulator  19 ). 
     Receiving circuit  25  is electrically connected to power transmitting circuit  35 . Through receiving antennas  23 , receiving circuit  25  receives the signal output from transmitting circuit  21  through transmitting antennas  41 , and determines whether a foreign object is present, based on a change in reception intensity. Each of the receiving antennas receives a change in electromagnetic field, as a signal. At this time, the reception intensity indicates the strength of the electromagnetic field. Then, receiving circuit  25  outputs the result to power transmitting circuit  35 . Power transmitting circuit  35  controls power transmission, based on the result from receiving circuit  25 . 
     Next, the configuration of sensor  17  is detailed with reference to  FIG. 2C .  FIG. 2C  is a top view of sensor  17  of non-contact power supply apparatus  11  in accordance with the first exemplary embodiment. Receiving antennas  23  on the top face of insulator  19  are shown by solid lines. Transmitting antennas  41  on the bottom face of insulator  19  are shown by broken lines. 
     As shown in  FIG. 2C , receiving sub antenna parts  29  and transmitting sub antenna parts  45  are formed so as not to overlap and to be orthogonal to each other when insulator  19  is viewed from the top face (i.e. from first coil  13 ). 
     Even when receiving sub antenna parts  29  overlap transmitting sub antenna parts  45 , a foreign object can be sensed. However, when receiving sub antenna parts  29  overlap transmitting sub antenna parts  45 , the electric field coupling in the overlapping portion is strong. Thus, when a foreign object is present in sensor  17 , a change in signal characteristics (sensitivity) is small. When a foreign object extends over receiving sub antenna parts  29  and transmitting sub antenna parts  45 , sensitivity sufficient to detect a change in signal characteristics can be ensured. Thus, it is preferable that receiving sub antenna parts  29  and transmitting sub antenna parts  45  are formed so as not to overlap but to be close to each other. 
     Next, a description is provided for the frequency characteristic of this exemplary embodiment with reference to  FIG. 3 .  FIG. 3  is a frequency characteristic diagram of non-contact power supply apparatus  11  in accordance with the first exemplary embodiment. In  FIG. 3 , the horizontal axis shows a frequency and the vertical axis shows a reception intensity. 
     As shown in  FIG. 3 , in the frequency characteristic with respect to reception intensity, two resonance frequencies are present. In this exemplary embodiment, these two resonance frequencies are used to sense a foreign object. At frequencies higher than f 2 , resonance frequencies at which reception intensities are low are present. However, at frequencies higher than f 2 , low reception intensity considerably decreases the sensitivity of the signal characteristics to a foreign object. Thus, in the first exemplary embodiment, a filtering circuit (not shown) included in receiving circuit  25  removes the high-frequency band. 
     As shown in  FIG. 3 , major two resonance frequencies are present because transmitting antennas  41  have main antenna parts  43  and sub antenna parts  45  and receiving antennas  23  have main antenna parts  27  and sub antenna parts  29 . Main antenna parts  27 ,  43  indicate receiving main antenna parts  27  and transmitting main antenna parts  43 . Sub antenna parts  29 ,  45  indicate receiving sub antenna parts  29  and transmitting sub antenna parts  45 . 
     Resonance frequency f 1  of sub antenna parts  29 ,  45  is lower than resonance frequency f 2  of main antenna parts  27 ,  43 . This is for the following reason. Each of main antenna parts  27  intersects a plurality of sub antenna parts  29 , and each of main antenna parts  43  intersects a plurality of sub antenna parts  45 . Thus, the electric field vectors of main antenna parts  27 ,  43  and those of respective sub antenna parts  29 ,  45  are cancelled out. This reduces the capacitance components of main antenna parts  27 ,  43 . As a result, resonance frequency f 2  becomes high. In contrast, in sub antenna parts  29 ,  45 , electrical coupling in both sides of insulator  19  is strong, which increases the capacitance component. As a result, resonance frequency f 1  becomes low. Consequently, resonance frequency f 1  of sub antenna parts  29 ,  45  is lower than resonance frequency f 2  of main antenna parts  27 ,  43 . 
     In this exemplary embodiment, as shown in  FIG. 3 , reception intensity L 1  of sub antenna parts  29 ,  45  is larger than reception intensity L 2  of main antenna parts  27 ,  43 . However, this magnitude relation may be reversed, depending on the distance between transmitting antennas  41  and receiving antennas  23 , the thickness of insulator  19 , or the like. 
     Next, a description is provided for a case where small metallic foreign object  47  is present with reference to  FIG. 4  and  FIG. 5 .  FIG. 4  is a top view of sensor  17  of non-contact power supply apparatus  11  when metallic foreign object  47  is present.  FIG. 5  is a frequency characteristic diagram of non-contact power supply apparatus  11  in accordance with this exemplary embodiment. In  FIG. 5 , the horizontal axis shows a frequency and the vertical axis shows a reception intensity. The solid line shows a frequency characteristic when metallic foreign object  47  is present, and the broken line shows a frequency characteristic when no foreign object is present. Thus, the broken line in  FIG. 5  shows the frequency characteristic the same as that shown by the solid line in  FIG. 3 . 
     Here, metallic foreign object  47  is assumed to be smaller than a square foreign object whose side is approximately 2 cm to 3 cm. This exemplary embodiment shows an example where a copper plate of approximately 1 cm square is present as metallic foreign object  47 . The shape of metallic foreign object  47  may be a polygon, disc, sphere, and rod, in addition to a square. 
     Before starting power transmission, power transmitting circuit  35  outputs detection start signal Tx to transmitting circuit  21 . Upon receiving detection start signal Tx, transmitting circuit  21  outputs, to each of transmitting main antenna parts  43  of transmitting antennas  41 , a signal including resonance frequency f 1  and resonance frequency f 2 . Thus, a signal including resonance frequency f 1  and resonance frequency f 2  is output from each of transmitting antennas  41 . 
     The signal output from transmitting antennas  41  is received by each of receiving antennas  23  and output to receiving circuit  25 . Receiving circuit  25  has stored a value of reception intensity L 1   e  at a frequency when metallic foreign object  47  is not present (first detection frequency f 1   e ). Receiving circuit  25  compares the stored reception intensity (signal characteristics) at first detection frequency f 1   e  with the reception intensity of the currently receiving signal at first detection frequency f 1   e . As this comparing operation, a reference voltage corresponding to the value of reception intensity L 1   e  may be stored as a resistance value in voltage division, for example, and compared in an analog circuit using a comparator. Alternatively, the value of reception intensity L 1   e  may be stored in a memory and compared in a digital circuit using software in a microcomputer. 
     When metallic foreign object  47  is not present, reception intensity L 1   e  does not change. In this case, receiving circuit  25  outputs, to power transmitting circuit  35 , a signal that indicates the absence of metallic foreign object  47 . 
     In contrast, when metallic foreign object  47  is present, the electric field coupling between transmitting sub antenna parts  45  and receiving sub antenna parts  29  in a portion that overlaps metallic foreign object  47  becomes strong. This increases the capacitance component. 
     Since metallic foreign object  47  of approximately 1 cm square is small, the metallic foreign object hardly affects the electric field coupling in main antenna parts  27 ,  43 . Thus, as shown in  FIG. 5 , reception intensity L 2  at resonance frequency f 2  in main antenna parts  27 ,  43  is almost unchanged. However, in sub antenna parts  29 ,  45 , the electric field coupling between transmitting sub antenna parts  45  and receiving sub antenna parts  29  becomes strong. As a result, the capacitance component increases; thus resonance frequency f 1  in sub antenna parts  29 ,  45  decreases as shown by arrow  50  in  FIG. 5 . At the same time, reception intensity L 1  slightly increases. Thus, by detecting such a change, the presence of metallic foreign object  47  can be sensed. However, measuring all frequency characteristics shown in  FIG. 5  requires complicated circuitry. Then, in this exemplary embodiment, as the change in the signal characteristics, a change in the reception intensity at first detection frequency f 1   e  in sub antenna parts  29 ,  45  is detected. 
     Hereinafter, a detection method is detailed. The reception intensity at first detection frequency f 1   e  is prestored in the memory (not shown) included in receiving circuit  25 . In this exemplary embodiment, as first detection frequency f 1   e , a frequency higher than resonance frequency f 1  is set. 
     Comparison between the solid line and the broken line in  FIG. 5  shows that the changes in the reception intensity in the vicinity of resonance frequency f 1  are large. However, in  FIG. 5 , the solid line crosses the broken line at A point, at which the frequency is slightly lower than resonance frequency f 1 . That is, the reception intensity at the frequency of A point hardly changes regardless of whether metallic foreign object  47  is present or not. Thus, at the frequency at A point, whether metallic foreign object  47  is present cannot be determined. Therefore, if a frequency equal to or lower than resonance frequency f 1  is set to first detection frequency f 1   e , fluctuations in resonance frequency f 1 , for example, can make first detection frequency f 1   e  equal to the frequency at A point. Thus, it is possible that metallic foreign object  47  cannot be sensed. Then, in this exemplary embodiment, first detection frequency f 1   e  is preset to a frequency higher than resonance frequency f 1 . Even when resonance frequency f 1  slightly fluctuates, this setting can reduce the possibility that the reception intensity reaches A point. In  FIG. 5 , the difference of the change in the reception intensity at first detection frequency f 1   e  is shown by double-pointed arrow  70 . 
     However, first detection frequency f 1   e  may be set to a frequency lower than the frequency at A point at which the reception intensity does not reach A point even when resonance frequency f 1  slightly fluctuates. However, in this case, as obvious from  FIG. 5 , as first detection frequency f 1   e  becomes lower than frequency f 1 , the reception intensity rapidly decreases; thus the sensitivity of sensing foreign objects decreases. Therefore, first detection frequency f 1   e  is preferably set to a frequency higher than resonance frequency f 1 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 5 , when first detection frequency f 1   e  is excessively higher than resonance frequency f 1 , a change in the reception intensity caused by the presence of metallic foreign object  47  becomes extremely small. Thus, it is only necessary to set first detection frequency f 1   e  to a frequency higher than resonance frequency f 1  in the range in which the sensitivity of sensing metallic foreign object  47  can be ensured. 
     In this exemplary embodiment, receiving circuit  25  only needs to detect a change in the reception intensity at first detection frequency f 1   e . Specifically, receiving circuit  25  detects reception intensity L 1   k  at first detection frequency f 1   e , and determines the presence of metallic foreign object  47  when the detected reception intensity is different from reception intensity L 1   e  stored in the memory. As a result, metallic foreign object  47  can be sensed with a simple circuit configuration. 
     Thus, when a change in the reception intensity at first detection frequency f 1   e  is sensed, receiving circuit  25  transmits foreign object signal Er to power transmitting circuit  35 . When receiving foreign object signal Er, power transmitting circuit  35  does not start power transmission and gives a warning. Thus, the presence of metallic foreign object  47  can be sensed before power transmission. This can prevent heat generation caused by metallic foreign object  47 . 
     In this exemplary embodiment, the presence of metallic foreign object  47  is determined based on a change in reception intensity L 1 , but may be determined based on a change in resonance frequency f 1 . 
     Reception intensity L 1  changes depending on the size of metallic foreign object  47 , the space between sub antenna parts  29 , the space between sub antenna parts  45 , or the like. Thus, by obtaining the correlation between the amount of change in reception intensity L 1  and the size of metallic foreign object  47  in advance, the size of metallic foreign object  47  can be determined. Alternatively, depending on the size of metallic foreign object  47  to be detected, the space between sub antenna parts  29  and the space between sub antenna parts  45  may be determined. 
     Next, with reference to  FIG. 6  and  FIG. 7 , a description is provided for the operation of non-contact power supply apparatus  11  when a living body approaches sensor  17 .  FIG. 6  is a top view of sensor  17  of non-contact power supply apparatus  11  when finger  49  approaches.  FIG. 7  is a frequency characteristic diagram of non-contact power supply apparatus  11  in accordance with this exemplary embodiment. In  FIG. 7 , the horizontal axis shows a frequency and the vertical axis shows a reception intensity. The solid line shows a frequency characteristic when finger  49  approaches and the broken line shows a frequency characteristic when finger  49  does not approach. Thus, the broken line in  FIG. 7  shows the frequency characteristic the same as that shown by the solid line in  FIG. 3 . 
     In order to sense a living body, power transmitting circuit  35  outputs detection start signal Tx to transmitting circuit  21 . Upon receiving detection start signal Tx, transmitting circuit  21  outputs a signal including resonance frequency f 1  and resonance frequency f 2  from each of transmitting antennas  41 . 
     The signal is detected by each of receiving antennas  23  and output to receiving circuit  25 . Based on the characteristics of the detected signal, receiving circuit  25  determines whether a living body is present. 
     Finger  49  is grounded via the human body. Thus, as finger  49  is approaching receiving antennas  23 , the capacitance between the tip of finger  49  and receiving antennas  23  changes. This change in the capacitance affects the signal characteristics of main antenna parts  27 ,  43  more than those of sub antenna parts  29 ,  45 . This is because each of main antenna parts  27 ,  43  is longer than the corresponding one of sub antenna parts  29 ,  45 , and thus has an area larger than that of the latter one. 
     When the capacitance changes, as shown by arrow  52  in  FIG. 7 , resonance frequency f 2  of main antenna parts  27 ,  43  is decreased and reception intensity L 2  thereof is increased by the approach of finger  49 . Thus, by detecting the changes in the signal characteristics, the approach of finger  49  can be determined. However, measuring all the frequency characteristics shown in  FIG. 7  requires complicated circuitry. Thus, in this exemplary embodiment, as the change in the signal characteristics, a change in the reception intensity at second detection frequency f 2   e  in main antenna parts  27 ,  43  is detected. 
     Hereinafter, a detection method is detailed. The reception intensity at second detection frequency f 2   e  is prestored in the memory (not shown) included in receiving circuit  25 . In this exemplary embodiment, as second detection frequency f 2   e , a frequency higher than resonance frequency f 2  is set. 
     Comparison between the solid line and the broken line in  FIG. 7  shows that the changes in the reception intensity in the vicinity of resonance frequency f 2  are large. However, in  FIG. 7 , the solid line crosses the broken line at B point, at which the frequency is lower than resonance frequency f 2 . That is, the reception intensity at the frequency of B point hardly changes regardless of whether finger  49  is present or not. Thus, at the frequency at B point, whether finger  49  is present cannot be determined. Therefore, if a frequency equal to or lower than resonance frequency f 2  is set to second detection frequency f 2   e , fluctuations in resonance frequency f 2 , for example, can make second detection frequency f 2   e  equal to the frequency at B point. Thus, it is possible that finger  49  cannot be sensed. Then, in this exemplary embodiment, second detection frequency f 2   e  is preset to a frequency higher than resonance frequency f 2 . Even when resonance frequency f 2  slightly fluctuates, this setting can reduce the possibility that the reception intensity reaches B point. In  FIG. 7 , the difference of the change in the reception intensity at second detection frequency f 2   e  is shown by double-pointed arrow  72 . 
     However, second detection frequency f 2   e  may be set to a frequency lower than the frequency at B point at which the reception intensity does not reach B point even when resonance frequency f 2  slightly fluctuates. However, in this case, as obvious from  FIG. 7 , as second detection frequency f 2   e  becomes lower than the frequency at B point, the difference between the solid line and the broken line, i.e. the width shown by double-pointed arrow  72  (sensitivity) in  FIG. 7 , is decreased. Therefore, second detection frequency f 2   e  is preferably set to a frequency higher than resonance frequency f 2 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 7 , when second detection frequency f 2   e  is excessively higher than resonance frequency f 2 , the reception intensity rapidly decreases. Thus, it is only necessary to set second detection frequency f 2   e  to a frequency higher than resonance frequency f 2  in the range in which the reception intensity for sensing finger  49  can be ensured. 
     In this exemplary embodiment, a change in the reception intensity at second detection frequency f 2   e  only needs to be detected. Specifically, receiving circuit  25  detects reception intensity L 2   k  at second detection frequency f 2   e , and determines that finger  49  approaches when the detected reception intensity is different from reception intensity L 2   e  stored in the memory. As a result, finger  49  can be sensed with a simple circuit configuration. 
     Thus, when a change in the reception intensity at second detection frequency f 2   e  is sensed, receiving circuit  25  transmits foreign object signal Er to power transmitting circuit  35 . When receiving foreign object signal Er, power transmitting circuit  35  does not start power transmission and warns that finger  49  is approaching. 
     In contrast, when the reception intensity at resonance frequency f 2  remains unchanged, receiving circuit  25  determines that finger  49  is not approaching and informs power transmitting circuit  35  of the determination. Power transmitting circuit  35  determines that finger  49  is not approaching sensor  17 , and starts power transmission. 
     Here, the approach of finger  49  is determined based on a change in reception intensity L 2 , but may be determined based on a change in resonance frequency f 2 . 
     The reception intensity changes in accordance with the distance between finger  49  and sensor  17 . Thus, the following configuration may be used. The distance of finger  49  to the sensor at which no power transmission is performed is predetermined, and reception intensity L 2   k  at the distance is obtained. 
     This exemplary embodiment describes an example where finger  49  (a living body) is sensed at second detection frequency f 2   e . However, not only finger  49  but also a large metallic foreign object can be sensed in a similar manner. For instance, suppose a metallic foreign object larger than small metallic foreign object  47  or a metallic foreign object larger than the space between the electrodes of main antenna parts  27  and the space between the electrodes of main antenna parts  43  is present. In this case, changes in the electric field coupling caused by main antenna parts  27 ,  43  are dominant over changes in the electric field coupling caused by sub antenna parts  29 ,  45 . Thus, when a large metallic foreign object is inserted, a change in the frequency characteristic with respect to reception intensity is as shown in  FIG. 7 . Therefore, similarly to the operation of sensing finger  49 , a large metallic foreign object can be sensed. Here, both of finger  49  and a large metallic foreign object exhibit the change in the frequency characteristic with respect to the reception intensity shown in  FIG. 7 . Thus, when the sensitivities of both of a finger and a large foreign object are the same, it is difficult to distinguish one from the other in sensing. However, since power transmitting circuit  35  does not start power transmission when finger  49  or a large metallic foreign object is present, the need for distinguishing one from the other is low. 
     As described above, electric field coupling in sub antenna parts  29 ,  45  is changed mainly by small metallic foreign object  47 . This changes resonance frequency f 1  and reception intensity L 1  in receiving sub antenna parts  29  in the characteristics of the signal received by receiving antennas  23 . At this time, resonance frequency f 2  and reception intensity L 2  in receiving main antenna parts  27  are almost unchanged. 
     Electric field coupling in main antenna parts  27 ,  43  is changed mainly by a large metallic foreign object or the approach of a living body. This changes resonance frequency f 2  and reception intensity L 2  in receiving main antenna parts  27  in the characteristics of the signal received by receiving antennas  23 . Thus, in this exemplary embodiment, both of a metallic foreign object and a living body can be sensed with high accuracy. 
     Some foreign objects change the reception intensity in both of receiving main antenna parts  27  and receiving sub antenna parts  29 . In this case, the reception intensity at first detection frequency f 1   e  and the reception intensity at second detection frequency f 2   e  may be sensed. 
     In this exemplary embodiment, a foreign object is sensed before power transmission, but may be sensed during power transmission. However, when the signal characteristics for foreign object sensing are affected by electromagnetic waves caused by power transmission, the threshold of foreign object determination (reception intensity L 1   k  or reception intensity L 2   k ) needs to be changed. Further, in order to enhance sensing accuracy, it is preferable to design the frequency at which transmitting antennas  41  and transmitting circuit  21  transmit electric power is far from resonance frequencies f 1  and f 2 . Further, transmitting circuit  25  preferably includes a filtering circuit that attenuates the frequencies excluding the range from the vicinity of resonance frequency f 1  to the vicinity of resonance frequency f 2 . 
     In this exemplary embodiment, foreign object sensing is performed only once, but may be performed a plurality of times. This can further enhance the accuracy of foreign object sensing. Alternatively, the sensitivities obtained by a plurality of times of foreign object sensing may be added for determination of whether a foreign object is present. This operation allows a foreign object to be sensed with high accuracy even when the sensitivity is low. 
     Alternatively, when the result of a plurality of times of foreign object sensing shows that a change in the signal characteristics has approached the level of foreign object sensing (e.g. reception intensity L 2   k ), it may be determined that a foreign object, such as finger  49 , is approaching sensor  17 . Specifically, receiving circuit  25  senses a foreign object a plurality of times, and the change in the distance between the foreign object and sensor  17  is obtained from the amount of change in reception intensity. Then, when the reception intensity has approached the level of foreign object sensing (e.g. reception intensity L 2   k ), receiving circuit  25  determines that a foreign object approaches and does not start power transmission. With this configuration, the approach of a foreign object can be predicted; thus the sensing accuracy is enhanced. Therefore, the possibility of entry of a foreign object immediately after the start of power transmission can be made lower than the case where foreign object sensing is performed only once before the start of power transmission. 
     In this exemplary embodiment, receiving antennas  23  and transmitting antennas  41  are formed in electrode patterns on the respective sides of insulator  19  made of a printed circuit board. However, this exemplary embodiment is not limited to this configuration. For instance, receiving antennas  23  and transmitting antennas  41  may be configured in the following manner. A ceramic substrate is used as insulator  19  and, as the receiving antennas and the transmitting antennas, electrode patterns are printed on the respective sides. In this case, the impact resistance of insulator  19  made of a ceramic substrate can be smaller than that of a glass epoxy based printed circuit board. However, the thermal expansion coefficient of a ceramic substrate is smaller than that of a printed circuit board. Thus, changes in ambient temperature are unlikely to cause the displacement of electrode patterns. Thus, foreign objects can be sensed with high accuracy. 
     Further, sensor  17  may have a laminate structure composed of a lower electrode, an insulating layer, and an upper layer. In this case, the lower electrode forms transmitting antennas  41 , the insulating layer forms insulator  19 , and the upper electrode forms receiving antennas  23 . This structure can reduce the thickness of insulator  19 , thus enhancing the sensitivity of sensing foreign objects. The laminate structure may be a laminate configuration using resin or a laminate configuration using ceramic. Insulator  19  may also have a laminate structure. 
     In this exemplary embodiment, each of main antenna parts  27  perpendicularly intersects the corresponding ones of sub antenna parts  29  and each of main antenna parts  43  perpendicularly intersects the corresponding ones of sub antenna parts  45 . However, this exemplary embodiment is not limited to this configuration. Each of main antenna parts  27  may intersect the corresponding ones of sub antenna parts  29  at an angle except right angles so that sub antenna parts  29  do not overlap each other. Each of main antenna parts  43  may intersect the corresponding ones of sub antenna parts  45  at an angle except right angles so that sub antenna parts  45  do not overlap each other. Alternatively, each of sub antenna parts  29 ,  45  may form a V shape with the corresponding one of main antenna parts  27 ,  43  set as the axis of symmetry. However, in these configurations, the sensitivity of sensing metallic foreign object  47  can be decreased at some intersecting angles. Thus, it is only necessary to set the angle appropriately within the range in which preferable sensing sensitivity can be ensured. 
     In this exemplary embodiment, receiving main antenna parts  27  and transmitting main antenna parts  43  are disposed so as to form the right angles each other with insulator  19  interposed therebetween. However, this exemplary embodiment is not limited to this configuration. An angle except the right angles may be used. However, at an angle except the right angles, the effect of electric field coupling between the receiving main antenna parts and the transmitting main antenna parts becomes large and is the largest at an angle of 0° (receiving and transmitting main antenna parts being parallel to each other). As a result, the sensitivity of sensing foreign objects is decreased. Thus, preferably, receiving main antenna parts  27  and transmitting main antenna parts  43  are disposed so as to form the right angles each other. 
     Alternatively, receiving main antenna parts  27  and transmitting main antenna parts  43  may be disposed parallel to each other with large spaces provided therebetween so that the effect of the electric field coupling between the receiving main antenna parts and the transmitting main antenna parts raises no problem. In this case, although the sensitivity is decreased as described above, foreign object sensing is possible. With this configuration, receiving antennas  23  and transmitting antennas  41  can be formed on the same side (one face). This configuration simplifies the structure of sensor  17 . Alternatively, on both sides of insulator  19 , both receiving main antenna parts  27  and transmitting main antenna parts  43  may be provided parallel to each other. 
     In this exemplary embodiment, a plurality of receiving main antenna parts  27  and a plurality of transmitting main antenna parts  43  are formed. However, the number of one type of main antenna part or both types of main antenna parts may be one. This simplifies the configuration of antenna parts. However, in this case, the region in which a foreign object can be sensed becomes smaller, which decreases the sensitivity of sensing foreign objects. To address this problem, the following configuration may be used. Electric power is transmitted with metallic foreign object  47  disposed on first coil  13  or second coil  15 , the position of heat generation is located, and receiving main antenna part  27  and transmitting main antenna part  43  are disposed in the position. 
     Second Exemplary Embodiment 
     Non-contact power supply apparatus  11  of the second exemplary embodiment is identical in configuration to that of the first exemplary embodiment but is different in operation therefrom. Transmitting circuit  21  sequentially outputs a signal through a plurality of transmitting main antenna parts  43  and a plurality of transmitting sub antenna parts  45  of transmitting antennas  41 . Receiving circuit  25  sequentially receives the signal through a plurality of receiving main antenna parts  27  and a plurality of receiving sub antenna parts  29  of receiving antennas  23 . The second exemplary embodiment differs from the first exemplary embodiment in that the above operation allows sensing the position of a foreign object. 
     With the above operation, the user can locate the position of a foreign object; thus the removal of the foreign object is ensured. Hereinafter, this exemplary embodiment is detailed. First, transmitting circuit  21  sequentially outputs a signal to each of transmitting main antenna parts  43 . That is, transmitting circuit  21  does not output a signal to the plurality of transmitting main antenna parts  43  simultaneously, but outputs a signal in a predetermined order. For instance, transmitting circuit  21  outputs a signal to the transmitting main antenna parts in the following order: from transmitting main antenna part  43  in the backmost position to transmitting main antenna part  43  in the foremost position of  FIG. 2C . Here, “backmost position” means a part closest to connection ends  39 , and “foremost position” means a part farthest from connection ends  39 . 
     Each of transmitting main antenna parts  43  is connected to the corresponding ones of transmitting sub antenna parts  45 ; thus the signal transmitted to transmitting main antenna part  43  is also output from transmitting sub antenna parts  45 . Here, the signal is first output from transmitting main antenna part  43  in the backmost position and transmitting sub antenna parts  45  connected thereto. 
     Receiving circuit  25  first receives the signal obtained by receiving main antenna part  27  in the rightmost position in  FIG. 2C  and receiving sub antenna parts  29  connected thereto. Here, the right is the direction in which wiring from transmitting main antenna parts  43  and receiving main antenna parts  27  is extended. The left is the side opposite the right. 
     Next, receiving circuit  25  determines whether a change in reception intensity as described in the first exemplary embodiment has occurred. When reception intensity is changed, receiving circuit  25  determines that a foreign object (e.g. metallic foreign object  47  and finger  49 ) is present in the vicinity of the right back in sensor  17 . Then, receiving circuit  25  outputs, to power transmitting circuit  35 , foreign object signal Erp including the presence of a foreign object and the information on the position of the foreign object. 
     In contrast, when reception intensity remains unchanged, receiving circuit  25  outputs, to power transmitting circuit  35 , signal Ern including the absence of a foreign object in the vicinity of the right back and position information. 
     Next, receiving circuit  25  receives the signal obtained by receiving main antenna part  27  in the second rightmost position and receiving sub antenna parts  29  connected thereto. Then, similarly to the above operation, the receiving circuit determines whether a foreign object is present, and transmits, to power transmitting circuit  35 , the presence or absence of a foreign object and position information as foreign object signal Erp or signal Ern. 
     Thus, transmitting circuit  25  repeats the operation similar to the above until the operation reaches receiving main antenna part  27  in the leftmost position and receiving sub antenna parts  29  connected thereto. 
     Next, power transmitting circuit  35  outputs detection start signal Tx to transmitting circuit  21  so that the signal is output from transmitting main antenna part  43  in the second furthest position and transmitting sub antenna parts  45  connected thereto. Thereby, transmitting circuit  21  outputs the signal through transmitting main antenna part  43  in the second furthest position and transmitting sub antenna parts  45  connected thereto. 
     Then, similarly to the above, receiving circuit  25  receives the signal through all receiving main antenna parts  27 , from the rightmost position to the leftmost position, and receiving sub antenna parts  29  connected thereto, and transmits the presence or absence of a foreign object and position information, as foreign object signal Erp or signal Ern. 
     With this operation, a foreign object in the vicinity of transmitting main antenna part  43  in the second farthest position and transmitting sub antenna parts  45  connected thereto is detected. 
     With the above operation, at last, transmitting circuit  21  outputs the signal through transmitting antenna  41  in the foremost position, and receiving circuit  25  receives the signal through receiving antenna  23  in the leftmost position. Thereby, the receiving circuit outputs foreign object signal Erp or signal Ern to power transmitting circuit  35 . Thus, the operation of sensing a foreign object is completed. In short, transmitting circuit  35  senses the presence of a foreign object by scanning insulator  19  using transmitting circuit  21  and receiving circuit  25 . 
     Based on foreign object signal Erp and signal Ern thus obtained, power transmitting circuit  35  performs the following operation. When a foreign object is present, the power transmitting circuit does not start power transmission and transmits the position of the foreign object with a warning. When a foreign object is not sensed, power transmitting circuit  35  starts power transmission. Even when the foreign object is small, this configuration allows the user to locate the position; thus the removal of the foreign object is ensured. Further, when a plurality of foreign objects is present, the user can locate the position of each foreign object. When a large metallic foreign object is present, foreign object signal Erp can successively be obtained a plurality of times in scanning; thus the size of the foreign object can be sensed. 
     In the above operation, after all the scanning operations are completed, power transmitting circuit  35  determines whether power transmission is to be performed. However, after one scanning operation or a plurality of scanning operations, power transmitting circuit  35  may determine whether power transmission is to be performed. 
     With the above configuration and operation, the position of a foreign object can be located. Thus, even in large non-contact power supply apparatus  11 , the position of a small foreign object can be located. As a result, removal of a foreign object can be ensured. 
     Third Exemplary Embodiment 
       FIG. 8  is an exploded perspective view of non-contact power supply apparatus  511  in accordance with the third exemplary embodiment.  FIG. 9  is a top view of sensor  517  of non-contact power supply apparatus  511  in accordance with the third exemplary embodiment. In the third exemplary embodiment, elements similar to those of the first exemplary embodiment have the same reference marks and the descriptions of those elements are omitted. The configuration of  FIG. 8  and  FIG. 9  differs from that of  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 2C  in transmitting circuit  521  and receiving circuit  525 . 
     Hereinafter, a description is provided for the configuration and operation of the third exemplary embodiment. In addition to the function of transmitting a signal from transmitting antennas  41  to receiving antennas  23  similarly to the first exemplary embodiment, transmitting circuit  521  receives reflection of the signal from receiving antennas  23  and receiving circuit  525  and senses a foreign object based on a change in the signal characteristics. In the third exemplary embodiment, the change in the signal characteristics is a change in the transmission power affected by the reflected wave when a signal is transmitted from transmitting antennas  41  to receiving antennas  23 . The change in the transmission power is related to the change in the signal characteristics, that is, a change in reception intensity. 
     Transmitting circuit  521  includes the following elements: a power detecting circuit (not shown) for detecting a change in transmission power based on the reflected signal; and a microcomputer (not shown) for detecting a foreign object. As shown in  FIG. 8  and  FIG. 9 , transmitting circuit  521  and power transmitting circuit  35  are capable of transmitting and receiving information bidirectionally. In detail, power transmitting circuit  35  outputs detection start signal Tx to transmitting circuit  521 , and transmitting circuit  521  outputs foreign object signal Er to power transmitting circuit  35 . 
     Next, receiving circuit  525  is described. One end of each of receiving main antenna parts  27  is grounded via an inductor (not shown) by wiring. Thus, receiving circuit  525  reflects the signal along with receiving antennas  23 . Unlike the configuration of  FIG. 1 , receiving circuit  525  has no function of sensing a foreign object or outputting foreign object signal Er to power transmitting circuit  35 . Thus, as shown in  FIG. 8  and  FIG. 9 , no signal is exchanged between receiving circuit  525  and power transmitting circuit  35 . The configuration other than the above is the same as that shown in  FIG. 1 , and  FIGS. 2A through 2C . 
     Next, with reference to  FIG. 10 , a description is provided for the frequency characteristic with respect to the reception intensity of a signal each reflected from receiving antennas  23  and receiving circuit  525  in the third exemplary embodiment.  FIG. 10  is a frequency characteristic diagram of non-contact power supply apparatus  511  in accordance with the third exemplary embodiment. In  FIG. 10 , the horizontal axis shows a frequency and the vertical axis shows a reception intensity. 
     Similarly to  FIG. 3 , two resonance frequencies to be used for foreign object sensing are present in the frequency characteristic with respect to reception strength shown in  FIG. 10 . However, the wave is a reflected wave and has a vertically inverted shape of the waveform in  FIG. 3 . That is, at two resonance frequencies f 1 , f 2 , respective reception intensities L 1 , L 2  smaller than those in the other frequency bands are present. Also at frequencies higher than f 2 , resonance frequencies are present but the sensitivity to a foreign object is extremely small at those resonance frequencies. Thus, in the third exemplary embodiment, a foreign object is sensed based on changes in reception intensity only in the vicinities of resonance frequencies f 1 , f 2 , as shown in  FIG. 10 . The reason why major two resonance frequencies are present is the same as that of the first exemplary embodiment. The magnitude relation between reception intensities L 1 , L 2  may be reversed, depending on the distance between transmitting antennas  41  and receiving antennas  23 , the thickness of insulator  19 , or the like. 
     Next, a description is provided for the operation of non-contact power supply apparatus  511 .  FIG. 11  is a top view of sensor  517  of non-contact power supply apparatus  511  when metallic foreign object  47  is present.  FIG. 12  is a frequency characteristic diagram of non-contact power supply apparatus  511  in accordance with this exemplary embodiment. In  FIG. 12 , the horizontal axis shows a frequency and the vertical axis shows a reception intensity. The solid line shows a frequency characteristic when metallic foreign object  47  is present, and the broken line shows a frequency characteristic when metallic foreign object  47  is not present. Thus, the broken line in  FIG. 12  shows the frequency characteristic the same as that shown by the solid line in  FIG. 10 . 
     Before starting power transmission, power transmitting circuit  35  outputs detection start signal Tx to transmitting circuit  521 . Upon receiving detection start signal Tx, transmitting circuit  521  outputs, to each of transmitting main antenna parts  43  of transmitting antennas  41 , a signal having resonance frequency f 1  and resonance frequency f 2 . Thus, a signal having resonance frequency f 1  and resonance frequency f 2  is output from each of transmitting antennas  41 . 
     Part of the signal thus output is reflected by the inductors of receiving antennas  23  and receiving circuit  525 , and the capacitance component between transmitting antennas  41  and receiving antennas  23 . This reflected wave changes transmission power. The microcomputer included in transmitting circuit  521  detects a change in the transmission power and converts the change into a change in signal characteristics, that is, a change in reception intensity. 
     Here, transmitting circuit  521  has stored a value of reception intensity L 1   e  at first detection frequency f 1   e  when metallic foreign object  47  is not present. First detection frequency f 1   e  is a frequency higher than resonance frequency f 1  as described in the first exemplary embodiment. Transmitting circuit  521  compares stored reception intensity L 1   e  at first detection frequency f 1   e  with present reception intensity L 1   k  at first detection frequency f 1   e . When metallic foreign object  47  is not present, the reception intensity remains unchanged. Thus, receiving circuit  525  outputs, to power transmitting circuit  35 , a signal that indicates the absence of metallic foreign object  47 . Power transmitting circuit  35  receives the signal that indicates the absence of metallic foreign object  47 . 
     In contrast, when metallic foreign object  47  is present, the electric field coupling between transmitting sub antenna parts  45  and receiving sub antenna parts  29  becomes strong in the portion overlapping metallic foreign object  47 . This increases the capacitance component. 
     Since metallic foreign object  47  of approximately 1 cm square is small, as described in the first exemplary embodiment, reception intensity L 2  at resonance frequency f 2  in main antenna parts  27 ,  43  is almost unchanged. However, resonance frequency f 1  in sub antenna parts  29 ,  45  decreases as shown by arrow  54  in  FIG. 12 , and reception intensity L 1  therein also slightly decreases. In order to detect such a change with a simple circuit configuration, also in the third exemplary embodiment, it is preferable to detect a change in the reception intensity at first detection frequency f 1   e  higher than resonance frequency f 1  in sub antenna parts  29 ,  45 , similarly to the first exemplary embodiment. Even when resonance frequency f 1  slightly fluctuates, this setting can reduce the possibility that the reception intensity reaches C point. Here, in  FIG. 12 , C point is the point where the solid line crosses the broken line at which the reception intensity hardly changes regardless of whether metallic foreign object  47  is present. In  FIG. 12 , the difference of the change in the reception intensity at first detection frequency f 1   e  is shown by double-pointed arrow  74 . 
     Also in the third exemplary embodiment, similarly to the first exemplary embodiment, first detection frequency f 1   e  may be set to a frequency lower than the frequency at C point at which the reception intensity does not reach C point even when resonance frequency f 1  fluctuates. However, as obvious from  FIG. 12 , as first detection frequency f 1   e  becomes lower than frequency f 1 , the sensitivity of sensing foreign objects is rapidly decreased. Therefore, a configuration where first detection frequency f 1   e  is preset to a frequency higher than resonance frequency f 1  is preferable. 
     As shown in  FIG. 12 , when first detection frequency f 1   e  is excessively higher than resonance frequency f 1 , the sensitivity of sensing foreign objects is small. Thus, it is preferable to preset first detection frequency f 1   e  to a frequency higher than resonance frequency f 1  in the range in which the sensitivity of sensing metallic foreign object  47  can be ensured. 
     The above configuration allows determination of whether metallic foreign object  47  is present only by detecting a change in the transmission power caused by the reflected wave at first detection frequency f 1   e , that is, a change in reception intensity. Specifically, transmitting circuit  521  detects reception intensity L 1   k  of the reflected wave at first detection frequency f 1   e , and determines the presence of metallic foreign object  47  when the detected reception intensity is different from reception intensity L 1   e  stored in the memory. As a result, metallic foreign object  47  can be sensed with a simple circuit configuration. 
     Thus, when a change in the reception intensity at first detection frequency f 1   e  is sensed, transmitting circuit  521  transmits foreign object signal Er to power transmitting circuit  35 . When receiving foreign object signal Er, power transmitting circuit  35  does not start power transmission and gives a warning. Thus, the presence of metallic foreign object  47  can be sensed before power transmission. This can prevent heat generation caused by metallic foreign object  47 . 
     In the third exemplary embodiment, the presence or absence of metallic foreign object  47  is determined based on a change in reception intensity L 1 , but may be determined based on a change in resonance frequency f 1 . 
     Reception intensity L 1  changes depending on the size of metallic foreign object  47 , the space between sub antenna parts  29 , and the space between sub antenna parts  45 . Thus, by obtaining the correlation between the amount of change in reception intensity L 1  and the size of metallic foreign object  47  in advance, the size of metallic foreign object  47  can be determined. Alternatively, depending on the size of metallic foreign object  47 , the space between sub antenna parts  29  and the space between sub antenna parts  45  may be determined. 
     Next, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a description is provided for the operation of non-contact power supply apparatus  511  when a living body approaches sensor  517 .  FIG. 13  is a top view of sensor  517  of non-contact power supply apparatus  511  when finger  49  approaches.  FIG. 14  is a frequency characteristic diagram of non-contact power supply apparatus  511  in accordance with the third exemplary embodiment. In FIG.  14 , the horizontal axis shows a frequency and the vertical axis shows a reception intensity. The solid line shows a frequency characteristic when finger  49  approaches and the broken line shows a frequency characteristic when finger  49  does not approach. Thus, the broken line in  FIG. 14  shows the frequency characteristic the same as that shown by the solid line in  FIG. 10 . 
     A signal that has resonance frequency f 1  and resonance frequency f 2  and has been output from each of transmitting antennas  41  is partially reflected. Transmitting circuit  521  converts the reflected wave into a change in reception intensity (signal characteristics). Based on the reception intensity, transmitting circuit  521  determines whether a living body is present. 
     Finger  49  is grounded via the human body. Thus, the finger affects the signal characteristics of main antenna parts  27 ,  43  more than those of sub antenna parts  29 ,  45 . 
     As finger  49  is approaching receiving antennas  23 , for the reason the same as that of the first exemplary embodiment, resonance frequency f 2  of main antenna parts  27 ,  43  is decreased. The frequency characteristic shown in  FIG. 14  is the characteristic obtained by vertically inverting the frequency characteristic in  FIG. 7 . Thus, as finger  49  is approaching, reception intensity L 2  of transmitting antennas  41  is decreased. Thus, by detecting such a change in the signal characteristics, the approach of finger  49  can be determined. In order to detect such a change using a simple circuit configuration, also in the third exemplary embodiment, it is preferable to detect a change in the reception intensity at second detection frequency f 2   e  higher than resonance frequency f 2  in main antenna parts  27 ,  43 , similarly to the first exemplary embodiment. Even when resonance frequency f 2  slightly fluctuates, this setting can reduce the possibility that the reception intensity reaches D point. Here, in  FIG. 14 , D point is the point where the solid line crosses the broken line at which the reception intensity hardly changes regardless of whether finger  49  is present. In  FIG. 14 , the difference of the change in the reception intensity at second detection frequency f 2   e  is shown by double-pointed arrow  76 . 
     Also in the third exemplary embodiment, similarly to the first exemplary embodiment, second detection frequency f 2   e  may be set to a frequency lower than the frequency at D point at which the reception intensity does not reach D point even when resonance frequency f 2  fluctuates. However, as obvious from the broken line in  FIG. 14 , as second detection frequency f 2   e  becomes lower than the frequency at D point, the sensitivity of sensing foreign objects is rapidly decreased. This increases the error in sensitivity of sensing foreign objects that is caused by fluctuation of second detection frequency f 2   e . Thus, it is preferable to preset second detection frequency f 2   e  to a frequency higher than resonance frequency f 2 . 
     When second detection frequency f 2   e  is excessively higher than resonance frequency f 2 , the sensitivity of sensing foreign objects is small. Thus, it is preferable to preset second detection frequency f 2   e  to a frequency higher than resonance frequency f 2  in the range in which the sensitivity of sensing metallic foreign object  47  can be ensured. 
     In this exemplary embodiment, transmitting circuit  521  only needs to detect a change in the transmission power caused by the reflected wave at second detection frequency f 2   e , that is, a change in the reception intensity. Specifically, transmitting circuit  521  detects reception intensity L 2   k  of the reflected wave at second detection frequency f 2   e , and determines the approach of finger  49  when the detected reception intensity is different from reception intensity L 2   e  stored in the memory. As a result, finger  49  can be sensed with a simple circuit configuration. 
     Thus, transmitting circuit  521  obtains a change to reception intensity L 2   k  at second detection frequency f 2   e , and transmits foreign object signal Er to power transmitting circuit  35  when finger  49  is approaching. Thus, before power transmission, power transmitting circuit  35  can warn that finger  49  is approaching. 
     In contrast, when reception intensity L 2  at resonance frequency f 2  remains unchanged, transmitting circuit  521  determines that finger  49  is not approaching and informs power transmitting circuit  35  of the determination. Power transmitting circuit  35  determines that finger  49  is not approaching sensor  517 , and starts power transmission. 
     Here, the approach of finger  49  is determined based on a change in reception intensity L 2 , but may be determined based on a change in resonance frequency f 2 . 
     The reception intensity changes in accordance with the distance between finger  49  and sensor  517 . Thus, the distance of finger  49  to the sensor at which no power transmission is performed is predetermined, and reception intensity L 2   k  at the distance may be obtained. 
     As described in the first exemplary embodiment, not only finger  49  but also a large metallic foreign object can be sensed at second detection frequency f 2   e . That is, when a large metallic foreign object is inserted, a change in reception intensity L 2  is as shown in  FIG. 14 . Thus, similarly to the operation of sensing finger  49 , a large metallic foreign object can be sensed. 
     In this exemplary embodiment, presence of small metallic foreign object  47  between first coil  13  and second coil  15  mainly changes the electric field coupling in sub antenna parts  29 ,  45 . Thus, in the characteristic of the reflected signal received by transmitting antennas  41 , resonance frequency f 1  and reception intensity L 1  in transmitting sub antenna parts  45  mainly change. At this time, resonance frequency f 2  and reception intensity L 2  in transmitting main antenna parts  43  are almost unchanged. 
     Presence of a large metallic foreign object or a living body between first coil  13  and second coil  15  increases the effect of the electric field coupling in main antenna parts  27 ,  43 . Thus, in the characteristic of the reflected signal received by transmitting antennas  41 , resonance frequency f 2  and reception intensity L 2  in transmitting main antenna parts  43  considerably change. Therefore, both of a metallic foreign object and a living body can be sensed with high accuracy. 
     In the configuration of the third exemplary embodiment, a signal may be sequentially transmitted in order from a plurality of transmitting main antenna parts  43  and a plurality of transmitting sub antenna parts  45  of transmitting antennas  41 , similarly to the second exemplary embodiment. Then, the reflection of the signal from receiving antennas  23  and receiving circuit  525  may be sequentially received by transmitting circuit  521 . 
     A foreign object placed on the antennas produces electric field coupling, which changes the impedance of transmitting antennas  41 . Thus, the signal output from transmitting circuit  521  is reflected by transmitting antennas  41 . Therefore, the reflection of the signal from each of transmitting antennas  41  may be received by transmitting circuit  521 . 
     Fourth Exemplary Embodiment 
       FIG. 15  is a top view of sensor  617  of a non-contact power supply apparatus in accordance with the fourth exemplary embodiment.  FIG. 16A  is a diagram explaining a shape of each of receiving sub antenna parts  329  and transmitting sub antenna parts  345  in accordance with the fourth exemplary embodiment.  FIG. 16B  is a diagram explaining another shape of each of receiving sub antenna parts  429  and transmitting sub antenna parts  445  in accordance with the fourth exemplary embodiment.  FIG. 16C  is a diagram explaining a shape of each of sub antenna parts  29 ,  45  shown in  FIG. 2C  and  FIG. 9 . In  FIG. 16A  through  FIG. 16C , the thick solid lines show receiving main antenna parts  27  and receiving sub antenna parts  29 ,  329 ,  429 , and thick broken lines show transmitting main antenna parts  43  and transmitting sub antenna parts  45 ,  345 ,  445 . 
     The fourth exemplary embodiment and the first exemplary embodiment are different in the shape of receiving sub antenna parts  29 ,  329 ,  429  and transmitting sub antenna parts  45 ,  345 ,  445 . The other elements are the same as those in the first exemplary embodiment; thus the detailed descriptions of those elements are omitted. 
     In  FIG. 15  and  FIG. 16A , each of receiving sub antenna parts  329  and transmitting sub antenna parts  345  is formed into an arc shape. In receiving sub antenna parts  329  adjacent to each other that are connected to same receiving main antenna part  27 , arc directions are 180° different from each other. In other words, a plurality of receiving sub antenna parts  329  each of which is formed into a circular shape with two cut portions is connected to receiving main antenna part  27 . 
     Similarly, in transmitting sub antenna parts  345  adjacent to each other that are connected to same transmitting main antenna part  43 , arc directions are 180° different from each other. In other words, a plurality of transmitting sub antenna parts  345  that is formed into a circular shape with two cut portions is connected to transmitting main antenna part  43 . 
     The cut portions in receiving sub antenna parts  329  and transmitting sub antenna parts  345  are provided to reduce eddy current in the electrode pattern generated in power transmission. That is, in a sub antenna part in a circular shape without any cut portion, eddy current flows in power transmission. This generates heat in receiving sub antenna parts  329  and transmitting sub antenna parts  345 , which decreases the power transmission efficiency. Thus, it is preferable to form each of receiving sub antenna parts  329  and transmitting sub antenna parts  345  in an arc shape. 
     Transmitting main antenna parts  43  are configured to be orthogonal to receiving main antenna parts  27 . Further, since each of receiving sub antenna parts  329  and each of transmitting sub antenna parts  345  have an identical shape, one circular shape with cut portions that forms receiving sub antenna parts  329  and one circular shape with cut portions that forms transmitting sub antenna parts  345  are alternately arranged along the diagonal direction of insulator  19 . 
     Receiving sub antenna part  329  and transmitting sub antenna part  345  adjacent to each other do not overlap. Further, receiving sub antenna parts  329  adjacent to each other are line symmetrical with respect to the alternate long and short dash line shown in  FIG. 16A . Transmitting sub antenna parts  345  adjacent to each other are line symmetrical with respect to the alternate long and short dash line shown in  FIG. 16A . 
     In this exemplary embodiment, when finger  49  is present, sensing is performed by main antenna parts  27 ,  43 . Thus, the sensing operation in this case is the same as described in the first exemplary embodiment. 
     Small metallic foreign object  47  is also sensed in a manner the same as that of the first exemplary embodiment, but the sensing accuracy is different. Hereinafter, a description is provided for the advantage of the fourth exemplary embodiment. 
       FIG. 16C  is a partially enlarged view of sub antenna parts  29 ,  45  shown in  FIG. 2C  in the first exemplary embodiment. Suppose sub antenna parts  29  are linear and the adjacent ones are parallel to each other, and sub antenna parts  45  are linear and the adjacent ones are parallel to each other, as shown in  FIG. 16C . In this case, as shown by thin dotted lines  203 , the portion where receiving sub antenna part  29  is in the proximity of transmitting sub antenna part  45  is limited to the end of sub antenna part  29  (or sub antenna part  45 ). 
     In contrast, as shown by thin dotted lines  201 , the portion where receiving sub antenna part  329  is in the proximity of transmitting sub antenna part  345  is formed along the arc shapes. 
     Thus, in the configuration of  FIG. 16A , the portion where the receiving sub antenna part is in the proximity of the transmitting sub antenna part is longer than that in the configuration of  FIG. 16C . Here, as described in the first exemplary embodiment, metallic foreign object  47  is sensed by a change in the electric field coupling between receiving sub antenna parts and transmitting sub antenna parts. Thus, as the length of the portion where the receiving sub antenna part is in the proximity of the transmitting sub antenna part increases, the change in the electric field coupling increases. This configuration extends the region where small metallic foreign object  47  can be detected. Thus, the configuration of  FIG. 16A  can detect small metallic foreign object  47  more accurately than the configuration of  FIG. 16C . 
     In the fourth exemplary embodiment, each of receiving sub antenna parts  329  and transmitting sub antenna parts  345  has an arc shape. This arc is not limited to an arc in a circle, and may be an arc in an ellipse. Thus, each of receiving sub antenna parts  329  and transmitting sub antenna parts  345  may be a part of an elliptical shape. Also in this case, it is preferable to form cut portions to reduce eddy current. Further, it is preferable that receiving sub antenna part  329  and transmitting sub antenna part  345  adjacent to each other do not overlap. 
     The shape of each of receiving sub antenna parts  329  and transmitting sub antenna parts  345  may be the shape shown in  FIG. 16B . In  FIG. 16B , the thick solid lines show receiving main antenna part  27  and receiving sub antenna parts  429 , and the thick broken lines show transmitting main antenna part  43  and transmitting sub antenna parts  445 . The shape in  FIG. 16B  satisfies the following conditions. First, receiving sub antenna parts  429  and transmitting sub antenna parts  445  are linear. Receiving sub antenna part  429  and transmitting sub antenna part  445  adjacent to each other do not overlap. Further, adjacent ones of receiving sub antenna parts  429  are non-parallel to and line symmetrical with each other. Further, adjacent ones of transmitting sub antenna parts  445  are non-parallel to and line symmetrical with each other. The line symmetry shows the line symmetry with respect to the alternate long and short dash lines in  FIG. 16B . 
     As shown by thin dotted lines  202  in  FIG. 16B , the portion where receiving sub antenna part  429  is in the proximity of transmitting sub antenna part  445  is formed along proximate lines. Thus, in the configuration of  FIG. 16B , the portion where the receiving sub antenna part is in the proximity of the transmitting sub antenna part is longer than that in the configuration of  FIG. 16C . Therefore, in the configuration of  FIG. 16B , a change in the electric field coupling is larger than that in the configuration of  FIG. 16C ; thus small metallic foreign object  47  can be sensed more accurately. 
     In  FIG. 16B , each of receiving sub antenna parts  429  is formed in a direction at 45° with respect to receiving main antenna part  27 , and each of transmitting sub antenna parts  445  is formed in a direction at 45° with respect to transmitting main antenna part  43 . However, this angle is not limited to 45°, and the sub antenna parts and the corresponding main antenna part only need to be non-parallel to each other. However, an angle of 45° increases the portion where receiving sub antenna part  429  is in the proximity of transmitting sub antenna part  445 , and thus is preferable. 
     In the fourth exemplary embodiment, a description is provided for the case where the advantageous configuration is applied to the first exemplary embodiment. However, the advantageous configuration may be applied to the second and third exemplary embodiments. 
     Fifth Exemplary Embodiment 
       FIG. 17A  is an explanatory view of receiving sub antenna parts  329  and transmitting sub antenna parts  345  shown in  FIG. 16A  when foreign objects are present.  FIG. 17B  is an explanatory view of receiving sub antenna parts  429  and transmitting sub antenna parts  445  shown in  FIG. 16B  when foreign objects are present.  FIG. 17C  is an explanatory view of receiving sub antenna parts  29  and transmitting sub antenna parts  45  shown in  FIG. 16C  when foreign objects are present.  FIG. 18A  is a diagram explaining a shape of each of sub antenna parts  629 ,  645  in accordance with the fifth exemplary embodiment.  FIG. 18B  is a diagram explaining another shape of each of sub antenna parts  729 ,  745  in accordance with the fifth exemplary embodiment.  FIG. 18C  is a diagram explaining still another shape of each of sub antenna parts  829 ,  845  in accordance with the fifth exemplary embodiment. The fifth exemplary embodiment is different from the fourth exemplary embodiment in the shape of receiving sub antenna parts and transmitting sub antenna parts. 
     In the fifth exemplary embodiment, the region surrounded by adjacent ones of transmitting sub antenna parts  645 ,  745 ,  845  is defined as first region  51 . The region surrounded by adjacent ones of receiving sub antenna parts  629 ,  729 ,  829  is defined as second region  53 . Part of each of receiving sub antenna parts  629 ,  729 ,  829  enters first region  51 , and part of each of transmitting sub antenna parts  645 ,  745 ,  845  enters second region  53 . 
     Hereinafter, the configuration of the fifth exemplary embodiment is detailed. For instance, suppose a small foreign object is present in the portion surrounded by alternate long and short dash line  60  in  FIG. 17A . In this case, the circle made by the alternate long and short dash line overlaps part of transmitting main antenna part  43 , but overlaps neither transmitting sub antenna part  345  nor receiving sub antenna part  329 . 
     For instance, suppose a small foreign object is present in the portion surrounded by alternate long and short dash line  61  in  FIG. 17A . In this case, the circle made by the alternate long and short dash line overlaps part of receiving main antenna part  27 , but overlaps neither transmitting sub antenna part  345  nor receiving sub antenna part  329 . Under these conditions, coupling between transmitting antennas and receiving antennas is almost unchanged; thus the sensitivity is low. 
     In order to improve the sensitivity, in  FIG. 18A , part of each of receiving sub antenna parts  629  enters first region  51 , and part of each of transmitting sub antenna parts  645  enters second region  53 . Thus, even a small foreign object can be detected. 
     This improvement is also applied to the configurations in  FIG. 18B  and  FIG. 18C . That is, in  FIG. 17B , neither transmitting sub antenna part  445  nor receiving sub antenna part  429  enters first region  51  and second region  53 . In  FIG. 17C , neither transmitting sub antenna part  45  nor receiving sub antenna part  29  enters first region  51  and second region  53 . Thus, the sensitivity in these regions is low. 
     In contrast, in  FIG. 18B , part of each of receiving sub antenna parts  729  enters first region  51 , and part of each of transmitting sub antenna parts  745  enters second region  53 . Thus, similarly to the configuration of  FIG. 18A , a small foreign object can be detected. 
     In  FIG. 18C , part of each of receiving sub antenna parts  829  enters first region  51 , and part of each of transmitting sub antenna parts  845  enters second region  53 . Thus, similarly to the configuration of  FIG. 18A , a small foreign object can be detected. 
     The method for sensing a small foreign object is the same as those in first through third exemplary embodiments. 
     Each of the above configurations reduces the region having only receiving main antenna parts and the region having only transmitting main antenna parts. This increases the probability that a small foreign object is present in the region having both receiving main antenna parts and transmitting sub antenna parts or the region having both transmitting main antenna parts and receiving sub antenna parts. Thus, even a small foreign object can be detected. 
     In order to detect a small foreign object, the space between main antenna parts  27 , the space between main antenna parts  43 , the space between sub antenna parts  29 , and the space between sub antenna parts  45  in  FIG. 2C  may be reduced. However, when the spaces between electrodes are reduced, the total area of the metal constituting the antenna portion is increased. This increases the eddy current flowing in the metal in the antenna portion, which increases the amount of heat generation. Thus, the configuration of the fifth exemplary embodiment is preferable. 
     In each of the first through fifth exemplary embodiments, transmitting antennas  41  are formed on the first face (back side) and receiving antenna parts  23  are formed on the second face (front side) of insulator  19  of the corresponding one of sensors  17 ,  517 ,  617 . However, the antennas may be formed on the faces opposite the above. 
     In each of the first through fifth exemplary embodiments, first coil  13  is a receiving coil and second coil  15  is a power transmitting coil. However, the first coil and the second coil may be used for the opposite purpose. 
     In each of the first through fifth exemplary embodiments, first coil  13  is disposed on the bottom side of first holder  31  and second coil  15  is disposed on the top side of second holder  34 . However, the following configuration, for example, may be used. First coil  13  is disposed on a wall surface and second coil  15  is opposed to first coil  13 . 
     INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY 
     A non-contact power supply apparatus in accordance with the exemplary embodiments is capable of detecting a metallic foreign object or a living body with high accuracy, and thus is useful as a non-contact power supply apparatus, for example, for transmitting electric power in a non-contact manner. 
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           11 ,  511  Non-contact power supply apparatus 
           13  First coil 
           15  Second coil 
           17 ,  517 ,  617  Sensor 
           19  Insulator 
           21 ,  521  Transmitting circuit 
           23  Receiving antenna 
           25 ,  525  Receiving circuit 
           27  Receiving main antenna part 
           29 ,  329 ,  429 ,  629 ,  729 ,  829  Receiving sub antenna part 
           30 ,  70 ,  72 ,  74 ,  76  Double-pointed arrow 
           41  Transmitting antenna 
           43  Transmitting main antenna part 
           45 ,  345 ,  445 ,  645 ,  745 ,  845  Transmitting sub antenna part 
           47  Metallic foreign object 
           49  Finger 
           50 ,  52 ,  54 ,  56  Arrow 
           60 ,  61  Alternate long and short dash line 
           201 ,  202 ,  203  Thin dotted line