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The regulatory framework for wireless power transfer systems

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 November 2014

Christos Kalialakis Open the ORCID record for Christos Kalialakis [Opens in a new window]  and
Apostolos Georgiadis
Christos Kalialakis*
Affiliation:
Radiocommunications Laboratory, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR54124 Thessaloniki, Greece EETT, Thessaloniki State Airport, GR55103 Thessaloniki, Greece
Apostolos Georgiadis
Affiliation:
Centre Tecnològic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya-CTTC, Castelldefels 08860, Barcelona, Spain
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Corresponding author: C. Kalialakis Email: kalialakis@ieee.org
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Abstract

A survey of the regulatory framework pertinent to wireless power transfer (WPT) systems is given. Both technical (power and frequency) considerations along with health safety radiation compliance are examined. A primer on regulatory processes is also included to facilitate the understanding of the developments. The current state is analyzed and ongoing regulatory activities across the globe are discussed. Furthermore, a review of recent radiation safety studies of WPT systems is included.

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RegulationStandardizationSpectrum ManagementWireless Power TransferRadiation ExposureEnergy Harvesting

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Wireless Power Transfer , Volume 1 , Issue 2 , September 2014 , pp. 108 - 118
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2014 

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