US Patent 9502922 Charging apparatus

A charging apparatus is provided that avoids a reduction in the strength of radio waves or a magnetic field used by a charging target device having a wireless communication function and reduces an influence on the radio waves or magnetic field. In this apparatus, position detection section (201) detects a position of power reception coil (251) of charging target device (150) placed on charging table (101). Power transmission coil (208) is made close to power reception coil (251) and transmits electric power. Coil moving mechanism (207) brings power transmission coil (208) close to the position of power reception coil (251) that is detected by position detection section (201).