Patent ID: 8280453

Claim:
Inductive power-receiving adapter for use with a portable electrical device to enable the device to receive power wirelessly by electromagnetic induction, the adapter comprising: an inductive power-receiving element adapted to receive power wirelessly by electromagnetic induction from a transmitter of power when the element and transmitter are in proximity with one another; a first adapter connector for electrically connecting the inductive power-receiving adapter to a portable electrical device to deliver power received by the inductive power-receiving element to the portable electrical device; a second adapter connector for electrically connecting equipment to the inductive power-receiving adapter; and a pass-through connection in the inductive power-receiving adapter for electrically connecting the first adapter connector and the second adapter connector wherein the pass-through connection enables: power delivery from the equipment to the portable electrical device through the inductive power-receiving adapter and communication between the equipment and the portable electrical device through the adapter.