Near-field antennas for accumulating radio frequency energy at different respective segments included in one or more channels of a conductive plate

A wireless-power-transmitting device comprising:

• a near-field antenna that includes:
• a conductive plate including one or more channels extending through the conductive plate, a respective channel of the one or more channels includes a first segment and a second segment distinct from the first segment;
• a feed element configured to direct a plurality of RF power transmission signals towards the conductive plate;
• and
• one or more processors configured to cause the plurality of RF power transmission signals to be provided to the feed element,
• wherein:
• at least some of the RF power transmission signals of the plurality of RF power transmission signals cause an accumulation of RF energy within a near-field distance of the conductive plate, the accumulation of RF energy including:
• a first zone of accumulated RF energy at the first segment of the respective channel;
• and
• a second zone of accumulated RF energy at the second segment of the respective channel, the second zone of accumulated RF energy being distinct from the first zone of accumulated RF energy.