Charger, charge indicator, and associated methods

A charging system, comprising:

• a charging pad comprising a charging surface that is divided into a first surface region and a second surface region that is distinct from the second surface region;
• and
• a controller that is configured to:
• monitor a first charge level of a first rechargeable device when placed in contact with the first surface region of the charging surface;
• monitor a second charge level of a second rechargeable device when placed in contact with the second surface region of the charging surface;
• and
• direct first charging power to the first surface region and second charging power to the second surface region that is less than the first charging power in response to determining that a first partially charged level indicated by the first charge level of the first rechargeable device is lower than a second partially charged level indicated by the second charge level of the second rechargeable device.

A method of charging, the method comprising:

• monitoring, via a controller, a first charge level of a first rechargeable device when placed in contact with a first surface region of a charging surface of the charging system;
• monitoring, via the controller, a second charge level of a second rechargeable device when placed in contact with a second surface region of the charging surface;
• and
• increasing an effective charge rate of the first surface region in response to the controller determining that a first partially charged level indicated by the first charge level of the first rechargeable device is lower than a second partially charged level indicated by the second charge level of the second rechargeable device.