Patent ID: 8560024

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 element to the 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, said equipment being separate from the portable electrical device; and a pass-through connection for electrically connecting the first adapter connector and the second adapter connector, wherein the pass-through connection enables at least one of: 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.