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20080224658 | CHARGING CABLE WITH USB-LIKE CONNECTOR - A charging-cable is described that comprises a charger-connector for connecting the charging-cable arrangement to a mating USB connector in a charger, and a device-connector for connecting the charging-cable to a portable device. The charger-connector comprises USB-terminals arranged so that a first USB-terminal can connect to the V | 09-18-2008 |
20080224659 | HAND-HELD, PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH RETAINER PORT FOR RECEIVING ONE OR MORE ATTACHABLE WIRELESS AUDIOPHONES FOR IN SITU CHARGING - A hand-held, portable electronic device is provided with a retainer port for removably receiving one or more attachable wireless audiophones for in situ charging of at least one of a first or second attachable wireless audiophone on the hand-held, portable electronic device. In one embodiment of the present invention, a retainer port configured to mate with a first connector of a first attachable wireless audiophone including at least one of a speaker or a microphone at a hand-held, portable electronic device having a device housing with a surface is provided. The retainer port may comprise at least one of a first or a second port socket configured for removably retaining the first attachable wireless audiophone on the hand-held, portable electronic device. The first port socket to communicatively receive the first connector of the first attachable wireless audiophone for in situ charging thereof when the hand-held, portable electronic device is connected to an electrical power source for recharging. The hand-held, portable electronic device includes a first transceiver adapted to communicate with the first attachable wireless audiophone over a short-range wireless communication link. The first attachable wireless audiophone may include a second transceiver adapted to communicate with the hand-held, portable electronic device using the short-range wireless communication link. A single charger may charge a device battery of the hand-held, portable electronic device and a battery of one or more attachable wireless audiophones in situ. | 09-18-2008 |
20080252256 | Multi-battery charging system and method - A multi-battery charging system comprises a computing device having a controller configured to control a plurality of power regulators, each of the plurality of power regulators for regulating charging power to a respective battery, at least one of the power regulators disposed external to the computing device. | 10-16-2008 |
20080290836 | Battery charger for power hand tool - A battery charger for charging a battery of a power hand tool includes a housing with a charging chamber for receiving the battery under charging, air vents for ventilation, and a communication hole in communication with the charging chamber, a charging circuit assembly mounted inside the housing, a fan mounted inside the housing and electrically connected to the charging circuit assembly and having a first ventilation side facing the air vents and a second ventilation side opposite to the first ventilation side, and an ventilation unit in air communication between the communication hole and the second ventilation side of the fan for guiding air out of the charging chamber to the outside of the housing through the air vents during operation of the fan and charging of a battery by the charging circuit assembly. | 11-27-2008 |
20090021214 | Portable electronic device carrier with charging system - A portable electronic device carrier includes a charging system. The carrier is configured to at least partially house a portable electronic device such as a cell phone, PDA or the like. The carrier may comprise a pouch or have other configurations. The charging system comprises at least one photovoltaic cell configured to convert light into electricity, and at least one charging port configured to be engaged by a portable electronic device, the charging port configured to provide power to the portable electronic device when the portable electronic device is engaged therewith. The charging system may include at least one battery configured to be charged by the electricity generated by the at least one photovoltaic cell. The charging port may comprise contacts which are engaged by an interface of the portable electronic device. In accordance with the invention, a portable electronic device is charged using a portable charging system associated with a carrier for the device. | 01-22-2009 |
20090021215 | CHARGER UNIT FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A SYSTEM FOR PROTECTIVE STORAGE OF AN ADAPTER PLUG - A charger unit for an electronic device that includes a housing, a plurality of charging contacts provided on the housing, and a recess provided in the housing, preferably on a rear face thereof. A plug having a plurality of prongs may be selectively attached to and detached from the housing for electrically connecting the charger unit to a source of charging current. When attached to the housing, one or more of the prongs of the plug are electrically connected to a respective one of the charging contacts. In addition, a plurality of storage sockets are provided in the housing within the recess. Each of the storage sockets are adapted to receive and hold therein a respective one of the prongs of the plug to enable the plug to be safely and securely stored when not in use. | 01-22-2009 |
20090039829 | MOBILE PHONE CHARGER - A charger includes a battery module, a boosting and charging circuit, a low voltage boosting circuit, and a charging interface. The battery module provides an operating voltage for the boosting and charging circuit and the low voltage boosting circuit. When the operating voltage is greater than a reference voltage of the boosting and charging circuit, the boosting and charging circuit module works and outputs a charging voltage to the charging interface. When the operating voltage is smaller than the reference voltage of the boosting and charging circuit but greater than a starting voltage of the low voltage boosting circuit, the low voltage boosting circuit works and boosts the operating voltage to the boosting and charging circuit, and then the boosting and charging circuit module works and outputs the charging voltage to the charging interface for the mobile phone. | 02-12-2009 |
20090045774 | Multiple interfaces for a rechargeable battery pack - A battery pack for powering a portable electronic device is disclosed. The battery pack includes means for connecting the battery pack to the portable electronic device such that a main power terminal of the battery pack engages a main power input port of the portable electronic device. An auxiliary power output terminal is located on an outer surface of the portable electronic device that is capable of receiving a power cord for powering the portable electronic device through an auxiliary power input port located on the portable electronic device. A charger input terminal is also included on the outer surface of the battery pack for receiving the power cord for recharging the battery pack. | 02-19-2009 |
20090051317 | MAN-POWERED SLIM CHARGER - A human-powered slim charger utilizing an axial flux alternator for converting a pull-out motion into an electrical current for charging and supplying battery-fed electronic devices. The charger comprises mechanical transmission means for converting a periodic linear movement into a unidirectional rotation, an axial flux alternator comprising a stator comprising a planar winding, having a plurality of coils embedded in multiple layers within said stator and circularly distributed around a central axis and two essentially identical rotors arranged to rotate together around said central axis and allocated concentrically with said winding on both sides of said stator facing each other; wherein each said rotor comprises a periodical heteropolar axially magnetized magnetic system having a definite number of poles; Finally, the device comprises a charging control module affixed to the stator, said control module configured effectively convert non-stable alternating current produced by said alternator into a charging direct current. | 02-26-2009 |
20090051318 | Pass Around Electrical Contacts - A battery comprises a housing, a plurality of contacts, and a pass around electrical contact. The housing includes a plurality of rechargeable cells. The plurality of contacts electrically couple to the rechargeable cells. The plurality of contacts are configured to couple to first corresponding contacts of an electronic device. The pass around electrical contact is electrically isolated on the battery from the plurality of contacts and is configured to couple to second corresponding contacts of the electronic device. The pass around electrical contact is further configured to be connected to at least one of an external power supply and a data source. | 02-26-2009 |
20090058360 | SELF-CHARGING PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A self-charging portable electronic device ( | 03-05-2009 |
20090072786 | Cradle for differently sized portable electronic devices - A cradle for containing a portable electronic device of the present invention has a main body and a clip. The main body is used for enabling the bottom of the portable electronic device to lean on the main body. The clip has a rotating member and a pressing member. The rotating member is pivoted on the main body, the pressing member is detachably connected to the rotating member, and the pressing member presses against the top portion of the portable electronic device. | 03-19-2009 |
20090102420 | POWER TOOL, BATTERY, CHARGER AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A power tool battery, battery charger, and a method of operating the same. The battery and the charger can be lockingly engageable with each other. The battery can be electrically coupled to a charging circuit of the charger for charging the battery. One of the battery and the charger can include a protrusion and the other of the battery and charger can include a recess for receiving the protrusion. The method can include inserting the battery into the charger along an insertion axis and charging the battery. The method can further include rotating the battery about the insertion axis to secure the battery with the charger while continuing to charge the battery. | 04-23-2009 |
20090115369 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR CHARGING RECHARGEABLE BATTERY THEREOF - A portable electronic apparatus capable of dynamically adjusting a charging current includes a memory unit, a memory controlling unit, a detecting unit, a current-adjusting unit and a rechargeable battery. The memory controlling unit is coupled to the memory unit for reading/writing the data of the memory unit. The detecting unit is coupled to the memory controlling unit for detecting the portable electronic apparatus to determine whether or not the portable electronic apparatus executes any operation, for example, reading/writing data or playing music and thereby generating a detection result. The current-adjusting unit is coupled to the detecting unit for correspondingly adjusting the charging current according to the detection result. The rechargeable battery is coupled to the current-adjusting unit for receiving the charging current for charging. | 05-07-2009 |
20090121679 | APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING POWER TO A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Disclosed is an apparatus for supplying power to a portable electronic device. The apparatus comprises a power adapter, a replaceable lens, and a detachable module. The power adapter is coupled to a power source and is capable of receiving power from the power source. The replaceable lens is removably secured to the power adapter. Further, the detachable module is coupled to the power adapter and is capable of supporting the replaceable lens, when the replaceable lens is secured to the power adapter. | 05-14-2009 |
20090174366 | Multiple Function Switching Regulator for Use in Mobile Electronic Devices - Multiple Function Switching Regulator for Use in Mobile Electronic Devices A mobile electronic device operable to employ a rechargeable battery as a power source includes a peripheral port suitable for connecting an external device to the mobile electronic device and a power management device operable in a first mode as a battery charger to recharge the battery from an external power source and further operable in a second mode as a boost converter to power the external device from battery supplied power where the boost converter and the battery charger are provided by a single switching-converter. | 07-09-2009 |
20090206792 | AUTOMATIC DISCONNECT OF AN AC SOURCE FROM A CONVERTER - A system for automatic disconnect of an AC source from a converter that includes a converter and a converter. The converter includes a power supply capable of being connected to an alternating current (AC) power source and converting an AC voltage to a direct current (DC) voltage. The portable device contains a rechargeable battery where the portable device uses the DC voltage to charge the rechargeable battery. The connection of the converter to the AC power source is automatically disconnected responsive to the rechargeable battery reaching a full charge or the portable device being disconnected from the converter and automatically reconnected responsive to the rechargeable battery being below a full charge or the portable device being reconnected to the converter. | 08-20-2009 |
20090237031 | PORTABLE MEDIA PLAYER WIRELESS CHARGER - Various embodiments of a wireless charging device and a method for charging a portable media player are provided. Among other things, the charging device is compact and portable so that it can easily be stowed for transport, greatly enhancing a customer's ability to use the primary portable media player without all of the problems associated with recharging, including cables that inevitably accompany a docking station device. Features of the device include collapsible prongs and a hinged arm that radially releases from the body to reveal a docking connector for charging a portable media player. | 09-24-2009 |
20090267562 | PORTABLE BATTERY CHARGER FOR MULTIPLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - The multiple unit portable battery charger disclosed is a portable, rechargeable refueling station for handheld and mobile electronics. The multiple device portable battery charger is capable of providing a full charge to two electronic devices either simultaneously or individually. Additionally, the battery charger can charge the two devices simultaneously up to three separate times before the battery charger requires recharging. In other words, the battery charger disclosed is capable of charging six or more devices before needing to be recharged itself. | 10-29-2009 |
20090267563 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a remote control and a main body. The remote control has two contacting portions. The main body is capable of being controlled by the remote control. The main body has two conductive portions and two power supply terminals for supplying the electrical power to the two conductive portions. The contacting portions of the remote control detachably electrically connect with the conductive portions for charging the remote control. | 10-29-2009 |
20090267564 | Charging cabinet assembly for hand held devices - A charging cabinet for hand held devices comprising a cavity defined by a rear wall, top and bottom parallel walls, and opposing side walls, and a front wall hingeably secured to one of the side walls to form a closure door, there being positioned within the cavity of the cabinet, a plurality of shelves for support of a hand held devices, the cabinet having a plurality of 110 volt or 220 volt outlets secured thereto, each of the 110 volt or 220 volt charging outlets having an on/off switch associated therewith to activate and deactivate a particular outlet, there also being a plurality of securing means associated with each shelf for securing excess wire associated with each charger in a compact manner, the charging cabinet being wall mounted or recessed in a wall and connected to a power source. | 10-29-2009 |
20090278494 | Universal electrical interface for providing power to mobile devices - A charging system that comprises circuitry adapted to devices to be charged, including a power receiver module embedded in or molded into a form-fit case, e.g., gel-skin, that attaches physically and electrically to the device to be charged and that effectively receives power conductively from a power delivery surface of a recharging pad on which the devices are placed. An embodiment may include a method or device whereby a simplified, common interface provides power to mobile devices via electrical contact for a range of positions and orientations of the mobile device. In some embodiments, the range of positions may be automatically partially constrained mechanically such that power is transferred for all possible remaining orientations. | 11-12-2009 |
20090278495 | CHARGING AND SECURITY STATION FOR MULTIPLE WIRELESS TABLETS - A charging station ( | 11-12-2009 |
20090315513 | Vehicle power charger - A vehicle power charger includes a generally cylindrically-shaped body portion suitable for plugging into a vehicle cigarette lighter receptacle, a spring-loaded metal contact pin for engagement with electrical contacts inside the receptacle, and an oblong end portion formed at an angle to the cylindrically-shaped body portion including a cavity that holds and protects one or more USB ports, and a cavity cover that slides, rotates or flips between open and closed positions. | 12-24-2009 |
20100001688 | ADAPTOR DEVICE FOR CHARGING PORTABLE ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - An adaptor device for charging portable electronic apparatus, the device being comprised of a plurality of connectors to be coupled mechanically and removably to a housing connectable to a power supply, each connector being comprised of a hollow main body featuring a compartment which may house a voltage regulating electronic circuit, equipped with an aperture for access; and a corresponding closing element for the aforementioned aperture, featuring in turn a window and a means for the fixing of a connecting plug for the portable electronic apparatus located in the aforementioned window and communicating with the interior of the compartment of the hollow main body, the connector also featuring electrical connection terminals in order to establish electrical contact between the connecting plug or the electronic circuit, whichever is the case, and the housing, when the connector is duly coupled into said housing. | 01-07-2010 |
20100001689 | MODULAR CHARGER - A charge module adapter for a power distribution system comprising an electric device, a rechargeable battery and an adapter module, wherein the adapter module is functionally interposed between the electric device and the battery, the adapter module being in electrical communication with the electric device and the battery, wherein the adapter module is configured to selectively distribute supplied power to the electric device and the battery, and wherein the adapter module determines the operating parameters of both the electric device and the battery, and operates to selectively provide power to the electric device and the battery in dependence upon the determined operating parameters. | 01-07-2010 |
20100039068 | ELECTRICAL COMPONENT, SUCH AS A RADIO, MP3 PLAYER, AUDIO COMPONENT, BATTERY CHARGER, RADIO/CHARGER, MP3 PLAYER/RADIO, MP3 PLAYER/CHARGER OR MP3 PLAYER/RADIO/CHARGER, HAVING A SELECTIVELY CONNECTABLE BATTERY CHARGER - An electrical component, such as, for example, a radio, MP3 player, audio component, battery charger, radio/charger, MP3 player/radio, MP3 player/charger, or MP3 player/radio/charger. The electrical component includes a housing and an electrical circuit supported by the housing. In some aspects, the electrical component is an audio component and the electrical circuit is an audio circuit. In other aspects, the electrical component is a battery charger and the electrical circuit is a charging circuit. In further aspects, the electrical component is an MP3 player and the electrical circuit is a MP3 circuit. In yet further aspects, the electrical component is an combination of any or all of a radio, battery charger, and MP3 player and the electrical component can include any combination or all of the audio, radio, and MP3 circuits. A battery may be connectable to the housing and electrically connectable the electrical circuit. | 02-18-2010 |
20100045233 | APPARATUS FOR CHARGING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An apparatus ( | 02-25-2010 |
20100052613 | CHARGER WITH AUDIO PLAY-THROUGH - A battery charger having an integral cable management means is adapted to receive power from a vehicle electrical system and provide power to a portable personal electronic device, for recharging the portable personal electronic device battery while allowing the audio and/or video output of the device to simultaneously be provided for listening or viewing by the user. | 03-04-2010 |
20100060234 | Charging/Powering Device for an Electronic Device and Electronic Device Incorporating Same - A charging/powering device comprises at least one manually rotatable element, a power generating mechanism coupled to the at least one rotatable element, the power generating mechanism converting rotational movement of said at least one rotatable element into electrical energy and an energy harvesting module collecting and storing the electrical energy generated by the power generating mechanism, the energy harvesting module further being operable to output stored electrical energy. | 03-11-2010 |
20100066306 | MOBILE TELEPHONE CHARGER WITH PROMOTIONAL AUDIO OUTPUT - A mobile telephone charger capable of reproducing a promotional audio tune is provided comprising a housing, a power input connector attached to the housing for receiving an electrical power input, a power output connector attached to the housing for charging a mobile telephone responsive to the electrical power input, a power detector module for generating an enabling signal in response to detecting the electrical power input, an audio chip module responsive to the enabling signal for generating a predetermined audio signal, the predetermined audio signal corresponding to audio data stored in a computer readable medium disposed in the mobile telephone charger, and an audio transducer for generating an audio output in response to the predetermined audio signal. | 03-18-2010 |
20100097032 | CHARGING DEVICE AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE EMPLOYING THE SAME - A charging device includes an electric energy generating unit, and a voltage regulating unit electrically connected to the electric energy generating unit and a battery. The electric energy generating unit is configured for converting kinetic energy into electric energy and outputs a voltage. The voltage regulating unit receives the electric energy and regulates the voltage output by the electric energy generating unit into a stable operating voltage, then the electric energy is output to be stored or charge the battery. | 04-22-2010 |
20100123431 | ADAPTER ASSEMBLY FOR RECEIVING CAR CHARGER OF COMMUNICATION DEVICES - One embodiment of an adapter assembly for a car charger configured to charge a communication device may include a housing having a floor member. The housing may also have a plurality of supporting members extending from the floor member. The adapter assembly may further include a cover carried by the housing for covering the housing. The cover may have an opening that has a periphery. Further, the adapter assembly may include a receptacle carried within the housing and circumscribingly attached to the periphery of the opening for receiving the car charger. The receptacle may include a base, a body, and an interface member. Furthermore, the adapter assembly may include a direct current voltage converter carried within the housing, and adapted to associate with the interface member of the receptacle and to receive power in the form of alternating current from a power source. | 05-20-2010 |
20100141207 | Cordless Power System - A cordless system has cordless system components that include a cordless device, such as a cordless power tool, a battery pack and a charger. The battery pack is mated with either the cordless device to provide power to operate the cordless device or to the charger to charge the battery cells in the battery pack. In an aspect, the cordless system has an identification and communication system by which the battery pack identifies and communicates information about the battery pack to the cordless device or to the charger to which the battery pack is mated. In an, the battery pack of the cordless system is capable of multiple modes, such as controlling the cordless device and controlling the charger. In an aspect, the battery pack validates the cordless device or charger to which it is mated. In an aspect of the invention, the cordless system uses any of a wired interface, radio frequency interface, an optical interface or a magnetic interface to communicate information between the battery pack and the cordless device or charger to which the battery pack is mated. In an aspect, female terminals are used in a terminal block of the battery pack to protect against foreign objects contacting the terminals. In aspect, the terminals in the terminal block of the battery pack are staggered or scattered to reduce the likelihood of a short circuit. In an aspect of the invention, the battery pack has a trap door that closes when the battery pack is not mated to a cordless device or charger to protect the terminal block of the battery pack. In an aspect of the invention, multi-spring, split contact terminals are used in the terminal block of at least one of the cordless system components. In an aspect of the invention, the battery cells are Lithium Ion battery cells. | 06-10-2010 |
20100148724 | System and Method for Charging a Battery in a Mobile Device - An adapter for providing a source of power to a mobile device through an industry standard port is provided. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the adapter comprises a plug unit, a power converter, a primary connector, and an identification subsystem. The plug unit is operative to couple the adapter to a power socket and operative to receive energy from the power socket. The power converter is electrically coupled to the plug unit and is operable to regulate the received energy from the power socket and to output a power requirement to the mobile device. The primary connector is electrically coupled to the power converter and is operative to couple to the mobile device and to deliver the outputted power requirement to the mobile device. The identification subsystem is electrically coupled to the primary connector and is operative to provide an identification signal. | 06-17-2010 |
20100171464 | System and Method For Charging A Mobile Device - A system and method for charging a mobile device is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a mobile charging system comprises a mobile device having a battery, a robotic device removably connected to the mobile device, and a charging station removably connected to the robotic device. The robotic device is adapted to detect docking of the mobile device. If the docking of the mobile device is detected, the robotic device autonomously returns to the charging station for charging the battery of the mobile device. The robotic device receives an instruction from the mobile device or a user and performs tasks associated with the instruction. | 07-08-2010 |
20100171465 | Charging Station Configured To Provide Electrical Power to Electronic Devices And Method Therefor - Some embodiments disclose a charging station configured to provide electrical power to one or more portable electronic devices. The charging station can include: (a) at least one switch configured to turn-on and turn-off the charging station such that the charging station is not drawing any of the electrical power when the charging station is turned-off; (b) one or more output ports configured to supply the electrical power to the one or more portable electronic devices when the one or more portable electronic devices are electrically coupled to the one or more output ports and the charging station is turned-on; (c) one or more sensors electrically coupled to the one or more ports and configured to detect whether electrical power is being drawn by the one or more portable electronic devices through the one or more output ports; and (e) a controller module configured to turn-off the charging station using the at least one switch when the one or more sensors detect that the electrical power is not being drawn by the one or more portable electronic devices through the one or more output ports. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application. | 07-08-2010 |
20100194337 | RECHARGEABLE HAND-HELD DEVICE AND CHARGER THEREFOR - A hand-held device has a rechargeable battery, with contacts connected to the battery, and a ferromagnetic body. A charger has contacts complementary to and engageable with the contacts of the device and a magnet capable of attracting the ferromagnetic body of the device and holding the device in a charging position with the contacts of the device engaging the contacts of the charger. | 08-05-2010 |
20100253283 | DEVICE FOR RECHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY OF A CELLULAR TELEPHONE | 10-07-2010 |
20100301805 | CHARGER - A charger capable of clamping portable communication device is provided. The charger includes a body, a securing portion, and at least one elastic element, wherein the at least one elastic element is deformable elastically when electricity power is supplied thereto, and recoverable to its normal shape when the power is off. The at least one elastic element joins the securing portion to the body. When a user uses the charger, firstly, places the portable communication device between the body and the securing portion, then, supplies electricity power, and the at least one elastic element contracts and drives the securing portion to move towards the body, as a result, the portable communication device is clamped. | 12-02-2010 |
20100320968 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS WITH A FUNCTION FOR CHARGING FOR ITSELF - An electronic apparatus with a function for charging for itself is provided. The apparatus comprises a base part and a cover part, the cover part is connected to the base part through a slide mechanism and the cover part can slide along the base part through the slide mechanism. The electronic apparatus further comprises an electromagnetic induction device. The electromagnetic induction device comprises a conductor group and a first magnetic object group. During the process of the cover part sliding along the base part, the conductor group and a magnetic field make relative movement to generate induced current. After converted to direct current (DC) by a rectifier, the induced current is input to a battery of the apparatus to charge for the battery. | 12-23-2010 |
20110037431 | BATTERY CHARGER FOR A PORTABLE RADIO - A battery charger for a portable radio having a cradle which holds and charges a radio with a battery attached, or optionally holds and charges the battery alone. The cradle is typically mounted in a vehicle. A lock element is provided in the cradle to engage the battery and is operated by a lock actuator and a release actuator. The lock actuator is displaced when the radio or battery is pushed into the cradle by a user. The release actuator may be displaced by the user to disengage the lock from the battery. | 02-17-2011 |
20110050171 | BATTERY CHARGER WITH SENSOR-ACTIVATED LIGHT SOURCE - A battery charger for an electronic device, including a cable that connects to a source of power at one end, and to an electronic device at the other end, a light emitter connected to the cable, and a sensor connected to the cable and to the light emitter, for activating the light emitter when the sensor detects one or more vicinity light requirements indicating a need for light in the environment of the sensor. | 03-03-2011 |
20110068741 | Flashlight battery charger - A flashlight battery charger is revealed. The flashlight battery charger mainly includes a rechargeable battery with a socket mounted in a flashlight and a charger. The rechargeable battery is charged by the socket connected with a city power system. After completing charging, the rechargeable battery is connected with various electronic products by the charger plugged into the socket so as to charge the electronic products. Thus the power in the rechargeable battery is not only provided to the flashlight for but is also provided to charge the electronic products. Moreover, the flashlight battery charger is portable so that it can be directly used to charge the electronic products to the maximum capacity and the inconvenience caused by no power source for electronic products is avoided. Therefore, the flashlight battery charger has more practical values. | 03-24-2011 |
20110068742 | AUDIO DEVICE THAT INTERFACES WITH A BATTERY CHARGER - Audio devices powered by rechargeable batteries or an external power source including a separate audio device housing and battery charger housing that are engageable with each other. The audio device housing and battery charger housing can share an external power source. Furthermore, when separated, the audio device housing and battery charger housing are usable alone to produce sound and to charge a battery, respectively. In some instances, a battery placed in a first position is charged and, when placed in a second position, provides power to the audio circuit. | 03-24-2011 |
20110068743 | TERMINAL COMPONENT AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A terminal component that is inexpensive and has a high degree of freedom of mounting and a portable electronic device using the terminal component are provided. The terminal component | 03-24-2011 |
20110084661 | PORTABLE ELECTRIC DEVICE CHARGING CONNECTOR ARRANGEMENT - A portable electric device charging connector arrangement comprising a socket, a power supply connected to the socket, the socket including a female USB connector; an adapter comprising a housing and a male USB plug extending from the housing; a mounting arranged to support the housing; the mounting including a socket engaging portion arranged so that the socket engaging portion engages the socket when the USB plug is engaged in the USB socket; the housing further comprising a device connector extending upwardly in use so that a portable electric device may be charged when engaged to the device connector. | 04-14-2011 |
20110127959 | CHARGER DEVICE - A charger provides a user selectable interface which allows a battery operated portable communication device to be charged in either face-up or face-down positions. Both single-unit charger and multi-unit charger embodiments are provided. A dual contact scheme allows for the user to select either the face-up or face-down configuration. The face-down configuration accommodates battery powered portable communication devices having accessories as well as radio back housings of varying thickness. Additional storage bins are configured within the charging systems to further improve organization of multiple accessories. Magnetic coupling is also provided to facilitate organization of two or more single-unit chargers. | 06-02-2011 |
20110133695 | Power Tool Battery Cell Replacement Kit and Methods Thereof - The present invention relates generally to a kit which allows replacement of a removable battery cell cluster from a power tool which is no longer viable or operational and replacing it with a new battery cell cluster so to operate the power tool normally. The invention further relates to methods of replacing the expired battery cluster and assembling the new battery cluster so that it is attachable to the power tool and so that it is easily transported by the user while working with the power tool. | 06-09-2011 |
20110140661 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING BATTERY CHARGING OF PORTABLE DEVICE - A device and method for controlling the charging of a portable terminal is provided. The device includes an external power supply interface unit for supplying an external power, a battery interface unit to which a main battery and a sub battery are connected, and a charging controller for controlling a charge of the main battery or a simultaneous charge of the main battery and the sub battery. | 06-16-2011 |
20110148358 | EMBEDDED CHARGING SOCKET - An embedded charging socket includes a case and an AC-to-DC circuit. The case is combined with a positioning slot of a panel, so as to be fixed on a specific position, for example, a wall surface, through the panel. The case has an AC input end disposed on one side for inputting an AC voltage, and has at least one universal serial bus (USB) slot disposed on the other side. Further, the AC-to-DC circuit is disposed inside the case, and has two sides respectively electrically connected to the AC input end and the USB slot, for converting the AC voltage to a DC voltage, then outputting the DC voltage through the USB slot, and charging an electric apparatus after an USB connector is inserted. | 06-23-2011 |
20110169450 | BATTERY CONTROL APPARATUS - A battery includes an on-board microprocessor-controlled MOSFET-switched cell monitoring and protection system which provides over-charge protection, low-voltage protection, thermal-runaway protection and cell balancing. The output voltage of the battery is fully regulated and user adjustable. Internal switching provides for switching the battery on or off from a control interface on the battery housing or from a remotely located switch. The battery preferably incorporates lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO | 07-14-2011 |
20110193524 | MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE CHARGING AND NETWORKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for charging and/or networking mobile computing devices. A cart for storing, charging, and/or networking mobile computing devices. A portable interface between a mobile computing device and a cart. A docking station module having a plurality of docking stations. | 08-11-2011 |
20110199050 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CAPACITIVE CHARGER PROVIDING DATA TRANSFER AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - The electronic apparatus includes a portable electronic device and a charger for capacitively charging the portable electronic device when the portable electronic device is temporarily placed adjacent the charger. The portable electronic device includes a device data communication unit and an associated battery, and a pair of device capacitive electrodes, defining a device conductive footprint, to receive a charging signal to charge the battery. The charger includes a base having an area larger than the device conductive footprint and able to receive the portable electronic device thereon in a plurality of different positions, and an array of charger capacitive electrodes carried by the base. A charger controller selectively drives only the charger capacitive electrodes within the device conductive footprint with a charging signal to capacitively charge the battery. A charger data communication unit communicates with the device data communication unit via the charger capacitive electrodes and device capacitive electrodes, e.g. by modulating data onto the charging signal. | 08-18-2011 |
20110279084 | DESKTOP CHARGER FOR HANDHELD COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A charger device for use with a handheld communication device, the charger device comprises a cable, a connector element and a support element affixed to the connector element. The connector element includes a connector for engagement with a port of the handheld communication device. The support element is configured to support the handheld communication device in either one of a portrait orientation and a landscape orientation, when the connector is engaged with the port of the handheld communication device. | 11-17-2011 |
20110309794 | HANDHELD ROTATIONALLY RECHARGEABLE ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A rotationally rechargeable electrical apparatus includes an electronic device with a back, a center of mass and a battery. An electrical generator at the back of the device has a rotor secured to the device and a stator having a flat contact surface extending parallel to the back of the device. The rotor and stator are rotatably connected together so that they can rotate relatively about an axis that extends perpendicular to the contact surface and passes through the center of mass. A voltage regulating circuit is connected electrically between the generator and the battery so that when the apparatus is placed on a support so that the contact surface frictionally engages the support and the device is spun about the axis, the generator produces an electrical output that is conditioned by the regulator circuit to charge the battery. | 12-22-2011 |
20120032640 | HOLSTER-INTEGRATED PIEZOELECTRIC ENERGY SOURCE FOR HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A holster for a handheld electronic device. The holster has integrated therein one or more piezoelectric elements that provide an output voltage to the handheld electronic device upon insertion of device in the holster. The output voltage can be used to charge the battery of the device, to power, at least in part, the device, or both. The output voltage is generated by harvesting vibration energy at the piezoelectric elements upon the holster being subjected to acceleration caused by a user carrying the holster when walking, running, or during any other suitable activity. | 02-09-2012 |
20120043936 | MODULAR HAND-HELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE CHARGING AND MONITORING SYSTEM - This specification relates to a charging, securing and monitoring system for hand-held electronic devices such as cell phones, BlackBerry's, PDA's, cameras, or the like and the components therefore. More particularly the teachings herein include a coaxial cable construction that permits securing and charging of said hand-held devices which are on display at a typical retailer. Further the cable may be accumulated on a unique recoiler assembly at one end of the coaxial cable and engages a unique holding device proximate the other end thereof. | 02-23-2012 |
20120062177 | Apparatus for Storing a Structure Within an Electronic Device - An apparatus is disclosed that is adapted to reside in a bay of an electronic device having an interface adapted to engage a suitable structure. In an embodiment, the apparatus lacks the suitable connector to engage the device bay interface. Alternatively, the apparatus is adapted to reside in the bay of the electronic device and is configured to couple to only a portion of an electrical interface in the device bay such that the apparatus is charged when it resides in the device bay. In an additional embodiment, a game controller comprises first and second portions comprising respective interfaces and a hinge configured to enable the portions to move with respect to one another. | 03-15-2012 |
20120133327 | ELECTROMAGNETIC TOUCH INPUT PEN HAVING A USB INTERFACE - An electromagnetic touch input pen having a USB interface, used to provide touch input to an information processing device, the pen including: an electromagnetic touch input pen, having a battery module; and a USB plug, coupled with the battery module, wherein the battery module can access a charging power with the USB plug inserted into a USB socket of the information processing device. | 05-31-2012 |
20120146584 | METHOD AND CIRCUIT FOR ENERGIZING AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE - A method and a circuit for energizing an electrical device are described. | 06-14-2012 |
20120176087 | PORTABLE USER DEVICE WITH A CLIP HAVING ELECTRICAL TERMINALS - Systems and methods are provided for docking a portable user device to a docking device or adapter via a clip mechanism. A portable user device may include two clip members which rotate relative to one another about an axis. A coupling pivot may be coupled to both clip members to facilitate relative rotation, and may provide a clamping force between the clip members. One or more terminals may be located on at least one of the clip members, allowing data transfer, charging, or other functions when the portable user device is docked using the clip mechanism. | 07-12-2012 |
20120249073 | MOTOR VEHICLE KEY AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE KEY - A motor vehicle key is provided that includes, but is not limited to a number of electronic devices, a rechargeable battery for the power supply of the electronic devices, and a device for charging the battery with energy harvesting. | 10-04-2012 |
20120262119 | Charger Loss Prevention Adaptor - A reminder system for a portable-device charger is designed for determining when it is likely that the charger is about to be left behind. Detection which may be in real time can pertain, depending on the embodiment, to disconnection of a portable device from the charger, and/or movement of a portable device out of wireless range of the charger or a charger adaptor. In some versions, the onset of reminding is, upon detecting disconnection, tentatively postponed until a predetermined criterion is met, such as expiry of a predetermined time period. Or the criterion can be detection of an out-of-range condition based on distance between the portable device and an adaptor or charger. In some embodiments detection and reminder issuance are incorporated in a unit, such as a plug-in wall adaptor or the charger itself. | 10-18-2012 |
20120280657 | POWER GENERATING DEVICE - A power generating device includes a carrier module, a stator module, a rotor module and a power generating module. The stator module is assembled to the carrier module, and has a first circuit board and a plurality of driving coils. The rotor module is located in an electromagnetic field, and has a multipolar magnetic rotor and a rotating axle. A magnetic field of the multipolar magnetic rotor interacts with the electromagnetic field to make the rotor module rotating relative to the stator module, and make the multipolar magnetic rotor producing a varying magnetic field. The power generating module is located in the varying magnetic field, and has a second circuit board and a plurality of induction coils. The induction coils induct the varying magnetic field to output an induction circuit to the second circuit board. | 11-08-2012 |
20120299546 | UNDER VOLTAGE TOLERANT CLAMP - An apparatus comprises an integrated circuit (IC) comprising an external IC connection, an IC substrate connection, a voltage clamp circuit and an under voltage circuit. The voltage of the IC substrate connection is set to a first voltage when a voltage of the external connection of the IC is within a normal operating voltage range. The voltage clamp circuit is configured to clamp the voltage supply of one or more circuits internal to the IC to within a normal operating voltage range when the voltage of the external IC connection exceeds the normal operating voltage range. The under voltage circuit is communicatively coupled to the clamp circuit and configured to set the voltage of the substrate to a second voltage when the voltage at the external IC connection of the IC is less than zero volts. | 11-29-2012 |
20130038288 | PROTECTION COVER ALLOWING HANDHELD DEVICE TO REVERSELY DISCHARGE - Disclosed is a protection cover allowing a handheld device to reversely discharge, which includes a bidirectional DC-DC converter and a charging/discharging controller arranged inside the protection cover so as to allow a first handheld device that is received in the protection cover to externally discharge electrical power thereof. The protection cover applies a removable external connection to electrically connect to a second handheld device so as to allow the first handheld device to reversely discharge, via the protection cover, to the second handheld device. | 02-14-2013 |
20130057216 | Method and Apparatus for Supplying Power to a Portable Electronic Device in an Aircraft - Provided is an apparatus. The apparatus includes a power conditioning module. The power conditioning module includes an input that is operable to receive a first power from an aircraft. The power conditioning module includes electronic circuitry that is operable to transform the first power to a second power. The second power is different from the first power and is suitable for charging a portable electronic device. The power conditioning module includes a status indication mechanism that is operable to indicate a status of the power conditioning module. | 03-07-2013 |
20130057217 | BACKUP BATTERY CHARGER - A backup battery charger charges a backup battery of a handheld electronic device. The handheld electronic device comprises a power supply unit and an electronic component. The power supply unit supplies a power to the electronic component. The backup battery charger is connected to the electronic component, such that the backup battery charger shares with the electronic component the power, uses the power as a charging power, and controllably determines via a control module whether to supply the charging power to the backup battery. | 03-07-2013 |
20130069595 | Hand tool device having at least one charging coil - A hand tool device having at least one charging coil, which includes at least one coil core which is at least partially made of a ceramic material and which is provided for transmitting energy. The coil core may be configured as a composite component. | 03-21-2013 |
20130082657 | CHARGING SYSTEM FOR A RECHARGEABLE POWER SOURCE - There is provided a power source system which includes a self-charging system. In one embodiment, the power source system is used to power portable devices and may include a power source such as a set of rechargeable batteries or a battery pack. The power source system comprises a self-charging system which includes an energy harvester operatively connected to a vibrational energy source such as a plurality of piezoelectric elements (piezos). The piezos preferably include a plurality of cantilevers which are composed of a piezoelectric material which may be the same or may be different from the substrate material of the piezos. | 04-04-2013 |
20130099745 | EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE VOLTAGE DROP COMPENSATION FOR PORTABLE DEVICES - A portable electronic device has a connector with a first pin and a second pin, and a battery charging circuit having an input coupled to receive current through the second pin to charge a battery of the device. The portable device also has a controller to determine whether the connector is coupled to an external power source (EPS) having a power converter circuit that can provide the current. The controller on that basis drives the first pin to stimulate the power converter circuit to raise voltage on the second pin. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 04-25-2013 |
20130106353 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE HOUSING | 05-02-2013 |
20130169230 | CONTACT TYPE CHARGING DEVICE USED FOR AN ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - The invention relates to a contact type charging device used for the electronic cigarette, comprising a base and a contact device located on the base, wherein the contact device comprises an electrode sheet provided with a through hole at the center thereof and an electrode thimble, and the contact device further comprises a magnetic member. As the magnetic member is provided on the contact device, the charger is used more conveniently; rotatable connection does not need to be provided between the electronic cigarette and the contact device; the electronic cigarette only needs to be close to the contact device; as the magnetic member on the contact device magnetically attracts the electronic cigarette, good contact between the electronic cigarette and the contact device is realized; meanwhile, as the operation of the rotatable connection is omitted, poor contact is avoided to occur due to poor rotation. | 07-04-2013 |
20130175993 | TABLET STORAGE AND CHARGING CART - A tablet storage and charging cart includes a mobile cabinet formed of a horizontal base frame, two opposing upright frames and one or a number of horizontal partition panels and defining therein a plurality of storage compartments, a plurality of tablet racks set in the storage compartments for holding tablet PCs individually, and a transmission control system, which includes a power management device electrically connectable to an external power source for power input and one or a number of connector modules electrically coupled with the power management device, each connector module having multiple USB sockets and multiple transmission cables respectively electrically connected to the USB sockets and adapted for electrically connecting the USB sockets to storage tablet PCs. | 07-11-2013 |
20130187606 | CHARGER FOR A CELL PHONE OR TABLET PERSONAL COMPUTER WITH FUNCTION OF WINDING A WIRE - The present invention discloses a charger for a cell phone or tablet personal computer with function of winding a wire. The charger includes a main unit, a power plug that is put in a groove of the main unit, a transmission wire that is wound in a double C-slot at a side of the main unit, and a charging connector that is fixed in a positioning dip or a containing groove of the main unit. The present invention enables a charging wire associated with the charger to be wound and contained along the side as an integral unit, thereby facilitating carrying. | 07-25-2013 |
20130257376 | CHARGING DOCK FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A charging dock includes a base, a charging cable and a retractable wire reel module received in the base. A wall of the base is concaved downward to form a charging space including an opening in a cavity of the base. The charging cable includes a power wire, a charging and a power connector interfaces. The charging interface is received in the base. The power interface is positioned out of the base. The retractable wire reel module includes a guiding shaft positioned, a coil spring member and a sleeve member. The sleeve member rotatably sleeves on the guiding shaft via the coil spring member. The power wire is wound on the sleeve member, the coil spring member is connected with the guiding shaft and the sleeve member. The power wire retracts in the base via the sleeve member driven to rotate by the coil spring member. | 10-03-2013 |
20130278217 | Hand-held computer or game controller charger rest - A Handheld Computer or Game Controller Charger Rest Cooler which is a rest for a handheld computer or game controller. The rest has means for charging the battery in the handheld computer or game controller and has means to cool, through the use of a fan, the handheld computer or game controller while the controller rests on the rest. | 10-24-2013 |
20130314044 | ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD AND CURRENT INDUCING SURFBOARD FOR REPELLING SHARKS - An electromagnetic field and electrical current inducing surfboard and associated methodology for inducing an electromagnetic field in the area surrounding a surfboard. The surfboard includes at least one induction unit having a magnet and coil winding section. The magnet is arranged such that it is surrounded by the coil winding section and such that it is permitted to move freely within an area inside the coil winding section. Relative motion between the magnet and coil windings is caused by rotating the surfboard about any axis. The relative motion between the magnet and coil windings results in an induced electromagnetic field. Additionally, connecting the induction unit to an electrical circuit results in an induced current flowing from the induction unit. | 11-28-2013 |
20130335027 | Secure Mobile Electronic Device Servicing Kiosk - A compact mobile electronic device servicing kiosk which provides speed charging and UV sterilization services to at least one mobile electronic device locked in at least one compartment. To achieve key-less access to the compartments, an interactive computing interface keeps temporary records of authentication characteristics collected from authentication means such as a biometric device or a payment device for compartment access authorization. The interactive computing interface also serves as multimedia content display and user interaction device. The interactive computing interface is wireless accessible to local area network or to the Internet which enables download and upload content from and to various external sources as well as enabling remote control for operation and maintenance purposes. Given the security and mobility features, the kiosk fits perfectly in any public locations where users can conveniently obtain a quick service without having to wait in front of the kiosk during the service session. | 12-19-2013 |
20140028258 | SNAP-FIT SEPARABLE MOBILE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY - The power supply also includes battery charging module and engaging means, the module includes a bottom cover, isolation plate and a circuit board, the isolation plate with fixed bottom cover, the circuit board connected to the battery, the bottom have a cavity to receive battery and circuit board, the isolation plate installed in the circuit board and the top of the battery, the circuit board has to match the terminal, above the terminal is equipped with the terminal cover, the terminal cover and isolation plate fixing. | 01-30-2014 |
20140042970 | INTEGRATED CHARGER SYSTEM - The present invention discloses an integrated charger system that has a construction cordless power tools battery pack and a charger system that is directly, electrically, and mechanically integrated within the construction cordless power tools battery pack to charge an electronic device. | 02-13-2014 |
20140042971 | TERMINAL DEVICE HAVING META-STRUCTURE - A terminal device includes a housing, a communication antenna installed in a first region in the housing and configured to transmit and receive electromagnetic waves, an agglomerative meta-structure installed in a second region spaced from the first region in the housing and configured to agglomerate the electromagnetic waves received from the communication antenna, and a recycling unit configured to convert the electromagnetic waves agglomerated by the agglomerative meta-structure to effective power. | 02-13-2014 |
20140062404 | MOVABLE POWER SOURCE DEVICE - A movable power source device is to dispose a control substrate, a display module, a biomedical detection module and a power source module in a housing. It does not only utilize a power source transmission port of the power source module connected to mobile digital apparatuses of a mobile phone, a digital camera, a laptop computer and a tablet computer to supply power required for operating the connected mobile digital apparatus or charge the connected mobile digital apparatus but also facilitates a user to understand his/her biomedical information real-time under a condition of activating the biomedical detection module, thereby further achieving two-way interaction. | 03-06-2014 |
20140077763 | MULTI-ORIENTATION STAND FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A multi-orientation stand system for a portable electronic device, the multi-orientation stand including portable electronic device and a first surface disposed in contact with the portable electronic device for supporting the portable electronic device in a plurality of orientations. Also included is at least one charging feature disposed proximate the first surface for routing power to a power storing component of the portable electronic device upon contact between the first surface and the portable electronic device. | 03-20-2014 |
20140084866 | ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION DEVICE OF COIL TYPE FOR CHARGING AND SUPPLYING POWER - An electromagnetic induction device of coil type for charging and supplying power, the device comprises a split type electrical body ( | 03-27-2014 |
20140091766 | POWER BRACELET - A device configured to be worn around the wrist of a user and operable to charge an electrical device is provided. The device includes a cover and a band. The band is adapted to be worn around a wrist of a user. The cover may be adapted to mount onto the band. The band having a storage space configured for holding electrical components operable to store and discharge electrical power from a battery. The device further includes an output operable to connect the battery to an electrical device so as to charge the electrical device. | 04-03-2014 |
20140132216 | TECHNIQUES FOR SERIAL INTERFACE CHARGING - Techniques for serial interface charging are described. An apparatus may comprise, for example, a serial interface such as a thunderbolt interface and a charger control circuit coupled to the serial interface, the charger control circuit arranged to operate in a charging mode or an on-the-go (OTG) mode based on information received from the serial interface. Another apparatus may comprise, for example, a serial interface such as a thunderbolt interface and a charger circuit coupled to the serial interface, the charger circuit arranged to operate in a first charging mode or a second charging mode based on information received from the serial interface, the information comprising characteristics of a device coupled to the serial interface. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 05-15-2014 |
20140184160 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE TO BE POWERED BY ALTERNATIVE POWER SOURCE - A mobile device may be provided that includes an input port, an adjusting device, and a voltage regulator. The input port may receive power from an alternative power source or a DC power supply. The mobile device may receive the power from the input port, adjust a power characteristic of the power, and provide the power having the adjusted power characteristic. The voltage regulator may receive the adjusted power and provide a regulated voltage to a load. | 07-03-2014 |
20140191723 | Belt Battery Charger - A belt battery charger includes a belt having a first end, a second end and an elongated central portion extending between the first and second ends. A plurality of electrically connected rechargeable batteries are carried by the central portion of the belt. A belt buckle located at the first end of the belt includes a frame that is secured to the central portion of the belt. The buckle further includes a prong in the form of an electrical connector electrically connected to the batteries and pivotally secured to the frame. The second end of the belt includes a number of spaced apart eyelets passing therethrough. The prong is shaped so as to be able to enter one of the eyelets to secure the second end of the belt to the buckle in the conventional manner. A second electrical connector is located adjacent the second end of the belt and is also connected to the batteries. One of said connectors is adapted to be connected to a cell phone for charging the same. | 07-10-2014 |
20140191724 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE CASE - A protective case for an electronic device is provided. The protective case includes an interface for connecting to a rechargeable battery, a group of display elements, a device interface for electrically interfacing with the electronic device, and an external interface. The protective case also includes electrical circuitry configured to receive electrical power from an external power source through the external interface, exchange communications with the electronic device through the device interface, determine a charge rate for the rechargeable battery of the electronic device based on information received in the communications, and supply a portion of the received electrical power to the electronic device through the device interface if a condition is satisfied. | 07-10-2014 |
20140232342 | PORTABLE MOTION ACTIVATED CELL PHONE CHARGER UTILIZING A SHELLED TORUS PERMANENT MAGNET GENERATOR - A portable motion activated cell phone charger utilizing a shelled torus permanent magnet generator to generates electricity by kinetic energy imparted by the user if strapped to the arm or leg when jogging or may also be waved in the hand in an oscillating motion to generate electricity which is stored in a rechargeable battery within the charger assembly of which has a control circuit board with universal serial port attached and accessible from the exterior body casing allowing the user to connect a cell phone or small electronic devices with a universal serial bus cable to power the device or charge a battery within said device. | 08-21-2014 |
20140232343 | PORTABLE CHARGING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to portable charging apparatus suited for a handheld electronic device, a power supply for use in a portable charging device and a portable charging apparatus for recharging a handheld electronic device. In one embodiment, a portable charging apparatus for a handheld electronic device having a housing including an internal battery, the portable charging device comprising a power supply, an electrically conductive means for providing power from the power supply, and securing means for detachably securing the portable charging apparatus to the housing of the handheld electronic device, whereby in use the portable charging apparatus is secured to an outer surface of the housing of the handheld electronic device. Alternatively, a plug of the electrically conductive means can be moved into alignment with the charging port of the handheld electronic device before securing the power supply to the housing of the handheld electronic device. In another embodiment, a portable charging apparatus for a handheld electronic device is provided comprising a power supply means, a securing means for detachably securing the power supply means to a handheld electronic device; and a connector unit comprising an electrically conductive member having a first connector and a second connector for electrically connecting to the interface port of the power supply means, wherein the second connector is mountable on the power supply means such that the connector unit is movable relative to the power supply means. | 08-21-2014 |
20140247012 | HOLDING PLATFORM FOR MOBILE INFORMATION TERMINALS, DESKTOP TELEPHONE, AND FIXING METHOD CONNECTOR FOR MOBILE INFORMATION TERMINALS - Provided is a portable information terminal holding base, including: a holding base main body having a main mounting surface inclined with respect to a horizontal surface, the holding base main body being configured to hold, on the main mounting surface, one of a plurality of types of portable information terminals including a first portable information terminal and a second portable information terminal that is different from the first portable information terminal in length and width size and position of a battery-charging slot; and a battery-charging cover removably mounted to the holding base main body, the battery-charging cover being configured to house a plurality of types of battery-charging plug connectors, which are formed compatible with battery-charging slots of the plurality of types of portable information terminals, respectively, the battery-charging cover being configured to: house, at a first fixing position, a battery-charging plug connector, which is formed compatible with specifications of a battery-charging slot of the first portable information terminal; and fix, when the second portable information terminal is to be held on the holding base main body, at a second fixing position different from the first fixing position in accordance with the length and width size of the second portable information terminal and the position of the battery-charging slot of the second portable information terminal, a battery-charging plug connector, which is formed compatible with the battery-charging slot of the second portable information terminal. | 09-04-2014 |
20140285149 | PIEZOELECTRIC CHARGING SYSTEM AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING SAME - The present disclosure relates to a piezoelectric charging system, which has two operational modes: a vibration mode and a charging mode. The system includes a piezoelectric vibrator, a driving module, a switch selecting module, a rectifying and processing module and a charging control module. The present disclosure can make full use of the mechanical energy from human beings and the ambient environment to provide the electronic device with an important energy source. Furthermore, energy can be charged to the electronic devices in real time. Furthermore, the present disclosure provides a terminal device using the piezoelectric charging system. | 09-25-2014 |
20140300322 | Wire Arrangement for USB Charger Devices - The current invention for wire arrangement for USB Charger related products which offer a very simple wire arrangement for people for the USB-Charger wires for different models of the smart phone, ipad, iphone, camera or any other electric or digital data device while people to use, storage, carry, travel without meet the a mess wire situation again. The add-on wire arrange-means are separated piece to add on the said USB Charger related products. The Build-In wire arrange-means are build with the said USB Charger related products. The said USB Charger related products at least has one USB Charger incorporate with any combination of selected device including USB charger, Outlets device, Sensor Device, Motion Sensor device, Remote control device, time device, LED light device, light device, illumination device, power fail device, smell device, voice device or other electric or electronic devices to form a more than one function products. | 10-09-2014 |
20140306661 | Convenient Docks for Directly Charging Handheld Electronic Devices - Docks for directly charging portable electronic devices, without need for media content communication across the dock-based connection, may be implemented in manually accessible wall socket arrangements and convenient power strips. Accessories such as connector cables and plug-in docks are not required. Direct-charging docks recessed for accepting the base of a device such as a handheld electronic device may have, in the recess, a male connector for snug electrical engagement to the device. Other connectors for such devices are implemented without recessed device docks but are surrounded by a rim to prevent injury that might result from inadvertent contact with the connector. | 10-16-2014 |
20140354231 | EFFICIENT ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE CHARGING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - An efficient electronic cigarette charging device and a method for efficiently charging an electronic cigarette are provided, the device comprises an electronic cigarette case and a battery rod, the battery rod includes a charging management unit and an electronic cigarette battery unit, the electronic cigarette case includes an electronic cigarette case battery unit, a current sample unit, a micro-control unit and a adjustable voltage output unit, the current sample unit is configured to sample actual charging current the charging management unit to the electronic cigarette battery, and the micro-control unit is configured to compare the actual charging current with default battery constant charging current, and further control the adjustable voltage output unit to adjust the charging voltage output. | 12-04-2014 |
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20150054465 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE CHARGER - An electronic cigarette charger is provided, which comprises a charge body that is configured to electrically connect an electronic cigarette, and a charge plug that is electrically connected to a source; the charge plug is mounted on the charge body in a rotatable way. The following beneficial effects will be achieved when implementing the application. In the electronic cigarette charger, the charge plug is mounted on the charge body in a rotatable way, so that the contour of the electronic cigarette charger can be changed through bending the charge plug with respect to the charge body. Therefore, the electronic cigarette charger can charge the electronic cigarette in narrow space, which may bring much convenience to the user. | 02-26-2015 |
20150084593 | BATTERY PACK, HOLSTER, AND EXTENDIBLE PROCESSING AND INTERFACE PLATFORM FOR MOBILE DEVICES - A battery pack is provided for a mobile communication device, comprising a casing defining a cavity that conforms, at least partially, to the outer shape of the mobile communication device and one or more rechargeable power cells housed within the thickness of the casing. An internal interface engages a corresponding interface on the mobile communication device to provide power from the one or more rechargeable cells to the mobile communication device. An external interface is electrically coupled to the internal interface in order to transmit signals from the mobile communication device to an external device and may further serve to recharge the one or more rechargeable power cells. The battery pack may also serve as an extendible platform by providing additional integrated communication interfaces and/or processors that can be utilized by the mobile communication device to extend its communication and/or processing capabilities. | 03-26-2015 |
20150091528 | AUXILIARY DEVICE HAVING ENERGY HARVESTER AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING AUXILIARY DEVICE - An auxiliary device including an energy harvester and an electronic device including the auxiliary device are provided. The auxiliary device includes: a housing; a storage module which is moveable within the housing; and at least one piezoelectric transducer which disposed in the housing, such that a motion of the storage module causes a deformation of the piezoelectric transducer, thus generating electric energy. An end of the piezoelectric transducer may be fixedly connected to the storage module. | 04-02-2015 |
20150102777 | CASE FOR HOLDING AND RECHARGING ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES - An apparatus is described that comprises a rectangular case comprising a container and a top. The top is rotatably coupled to the container, wherein the interior of the container includes at least one battery, one or more electronic cigarette cartridges and a recharging component. The recharging component includes a USB plug, wherein the USB plug is deployable to engage with a USB port external to the container. The recharging component is coupled to the at least one battery through an electrical coupling. The recharging component is operable to recharge the at least one battery when the USB plug is engaged with the USB port. The top rotatably transitions from a closed position to an open position, the open position exposing the one or more electronic cigarette cartridges and the at least one battery for removal. | 04-16-2015 |
20150123616 | CHARGER AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS SYSTEM - A charger capable of charging an electronic apparatus includes a charger main body having a power output unit which output charging power, a connection unit which is attached to the charger main body, which is configured to be connected to the electronic apparatus, and which is configured to supply the charging power from the power output unit to the electronic apparatus in a state that the connection unit is connected to the electronic apparatus, and a temperature sensor which is provided in the connection unit, and which is configured to detect a temperature in the vicinity of the connection unit. | 05-07-2015 |
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20150340893 | PORTABLE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CHARGING CURRENT THEREOF - A portable device is provided. The portable device includes a battery unit, a charger circuit, a detecting unit and a processing unit. The charger circuit provides a charging current to charge the battery unit according to an input power and adjusts the charging current to a charging value according to a first control signal. The detecting unit detects and obtains an instantaneous operating current, an instantaneous charging current and a system temperature in the portable device. The processing unit provides the first control signal according to the instantaneous operating current, the instantaneous charging current and the system temperature. | 11-26-2015 |
20150364875 | MOBILE DEVICE CASE WITH RETRACTABLE CABLE - A mobile device case is generally described. In some examples, the mobile device case may include a retracting mechanism. In some examples, the retracting mechanism may be coupled to a cable. The cable may be effective to allow the cable to be extended away from the mobile device case, lock the cable into place at a length of extension, and retract the cable into the mobile device case. In some examples, the cable may be electrically coupled to a connector piece formed within the mobile device case. In various examples, the cable may be effective to provide power or sync data to a mobile device installed within the mobile device case. | 12-17-2015 |
20150364938 | Three-Dimensional Wireless Charging Coil - Wearable devices are described herein that include a housing, a magnetic shielding, and a coil. The housing includes a first outer surface, a second outer surface opposite the first outer surface, the second outer surface being narrower than the first outer surface and being configured to contact skin at an external body surface, and a chamfer of a given shape between the first outer surface and the second outer surface. The magnetic shielding is disposed in the housing between the first and second outer surfaces. The coil is disposed in the housing and configured to receive energy via a magnetic field. The coil includes coil windings that substantially fit the shape of the chamfer, where the coil windings include a first portion of windings proximate to the magnetic shielding and further include a second portion of windings narrower than the first portion and proximate to the second outer surface. | 12-17-2015 |
20150380962 | MOBILE POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS - A mobile power supply apparatus includes a base ( | 12-31-2015 |
20150380964 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR UNIVERSAL CHARGING STATION - In one example, a battery charging system for charging a plurality of portable electronic devices includes a scaling module configured to receive a first voltage and scale the first voltage to a second voltage, a memory configured to store a value, and a processor configured to receive a signal representing the second voltage, retrieve the stored value from the memory, and adjust at least one charging parameter using a comparison between the retrieved value and the received signal representing the second voltage. | 12-31-2015 |
20160013673 | PORTABLE ENERGY STORAGE AND POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM | 01-14-2016 |
20160041584 | Modular Gang Box Docking System for Computing Devices - A modular docking system for being installed adjacent to an at least one additional electrical component within a gang box. In at least one embodiment, the system provides a docking plate engagable with the gang box and configured for removably receiving an at least one computing device. The docking plate provides an at least one elongate mounting aperture for allowing a screw to pass therethrough and be engaged with an at least one free mounting tab of the gang box while also allowing the docking plate to be selectively offset relative to the gang box. An at least one component adapter is engagable with one of a pair of opposing component tabs of the electrical component for increasing a height of the electrical component so as to substantially approximate a height of the docking plate. | 02-11-2016 |
20160043585 | Rapid Charging Mobile Electronic Device Battery Case - A rapid charging battery case for a mobile electronic device that comprises a protective casing, a fast charging battery, and a charging circuit. The protective casing forms a snug fit between the casing and the mobile electronic device protecting the mobile electronic device from impact forces. The battery case includes a power jack input port for receiving a 3.5 mm diameter power supply jack that charges the fast charging battery in under fifteen minutes. The internal battery of the mobile electronic device is charged simultaneously with the fast charging battery. Once the power supply is disconnected from the battery case, the fast charging battery continues to charge the internal battery of the mobile electronic device. | 02-11-2016 |
20160056623 | SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION FOR A PORTABLE DEVICE POWERED BY A BATTERY PACK HAVING UNDERVOLTAGE PROTECTION - A portable device includes set of charger contacts and a set of battery contacts. The battery contacts mate with corresponding contacts of a battery pack used to power the portable device, and the charger contacts allow charging of the battery pack while connected to the portable device. The battery pack includes an undervoltage protection circuit that opens when an undervoltage condition occurs across the battery pack contacts. The portable device further includes short circuit protection element connected between corresponding contacts of the set of battery contacts and the set of charger contacts that, upon a short circuit condition occurring at the charger contacts, prevents the undervoltage protection circuit from tripping and opening. | 02-25-2016 |
20160056650 | Mobile Device Charger Bracelet - A wearable battery operated recharger for charging and or powering a mobile device includes a band or a bracelet to be worn by a user, a charger assembly with rechargeable battery disposed within the band. The charge assembly is disposed within a compartment assessable through an exterior surface when the band is being worn. A wire connected to the recharging assembly has a dongle end for insertion into a mobile electronic device. The wire fits into the compartment and is selectively extendable outside of the component. | 02-25-2016 |
20160056651 | FAST BATTERY CHARGING THROUGH DIGITAL FEEDBACK - Methods and apparatus for charging a battery of a portable device are disclosed, including receiving, by a charging component, an amount of voltage on a power bus connectable to an external device, wherein the charging component charges the battery with the amount of voltage received. The methods and apparatus include authenticating, by an authentication component, the portable device with the external device via a plurality of signal lines, wherein the authentication component is configured to transmit one or more authentication signals on one or more of the plurality of signal lines. The methods and apparatus include transmitting, by a configuration component, a modified voltage signal and a modified current signal to the external device via the plurality of signal lines, wherein the modified voltage signal and the modified current signal are operable to cause the external device to modify the amount of voltage transmitted to the power bus. | 02-25-2016 |
20160056652 | Charging Cabinet and Storage Method Thereof - A storage device includes a frame and a plurality of adjusting structures. The frame includes a base and a plurality of partition components. The partition components stand on the base so that the partition components and the base form a plurality of accommodation spaces together. Each of the adjusting structures includes a sliding component and a blocking component that are connected to each other. The sliding components are slidable on the base. The blocking components are located within the accommodation spaces, respectively. The blocking components protrude from the base so that the base, the partition components and the blocking components form a plurality of storage compartments together. The sliding components are for sliding relative to the base so as to respectively adjust depths of the storage compartments. | 02-25-2016 |
20160064962 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BATTERY CHARGING AND MANAGEMENT - A charging device can include an input interface for receiving electrical power from a power source and an output interface for outputting electrical power to a mobile electronic device. The charging device can include a supplemental battery. A bypass electrical pathway can couple the input interface to the output interface to pass electrical charge from the power supply through the charging device to the mobile electronic device. A charging electrical pathway can couple the input interface to the supplemental battery. A discharge electrical pathway can couple the supplemental battery to the output interface. The bypass electrical pathway can include a voltage modifier configured to modify the voltage output by the output interface. The charging device can be configured to empirically determine the power capacity of the power supply. The charging device can monitor temperatures and/or battery health information, which can be used to reduce current or disable the charging device. | 03-03-2016 |
20160064963 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BATTERY CHARGING AND MANAGEMENT - A charging device can include an input interface for receiving electrical power from a power source and an output interface for outputting electrical power to a mobile electronic device. The charging device can include a supplemental battery. A bypass electrical pathway can couple the input interface to the output interface to pass electrical charge from the power supply through the charging device to the mobile electronic device. A charging electrical pathway can couple the input interface to the supplemental battery. A discharge electrical pathway can couple the supplemental battery to the output interface. The bypass electrical pathway can include a voltage modifier configured to modify the voltage output by the output interface. The charging device can be configured to empirically determine the power capacity of the power supply. The charging device can monitor temperatures and/or battery health information, which can be used to reduce current or disable the charging device. | 03-03-2016 |
20160064976 | VEHICLE BASED PORTABLE CHARGING DEVICE - Described herein is a system which provides a portable and rechargeable device to charge portable devices. The system includes an entertainment hub or similar structure in a vehicle and a portable and rechargeable device which connects with the entertainment hub to charge batteries in the portable and rechargeable device. The entertainment hub is connected to the vehicle power system and has a connection port for holding and powering the portable and rechargeable device. The connection port and the portable and rechargeable device have mated connectors. An ejection button disengages the portable and rechargeable device from the entertainment hub. The portable and rechargeable device has a connector for connecting to and charging a portable device. | 03-03-2016 |
20160064977 | USB CHARGER, MOBILE TERMINAL AND CHARGING METHOD THEREOF - A USB charger, a mobile terminal, and a charging method are provided. The USB charger for charging a mobile terminal, includes a first logic control unit through which bidirectional communication is established between the USB charger and the mobile terminal, wherein the first logic control unit is configured to: send, to the mobile terminal, a first signal which includes a maximum output capability of the USB charger; receive, from the mobile terminal, a second signal which indicates magnitude of a voltage requested by the mobile terminal; and adjust a voltage output from the USB charger to be consistent with the voltage requested by the mobile terminal. Accordingly, the USB charger and the mobile terminal can communicate with each other through a single signal wire. Thus, the voltage output from the USB charger can be intelligently controlled, so as to charge the mobile terminal in a fast, safe, and simply way. | 03-03-2016 |
20160064978 | USB CHARGER, MOBILE TERMINAL AND CHARGING METHOD THEREOF - A USB charger, a mobile terminal, and a charging method are provided. The USB charger for charging a mobile terminal, includes a first logic control unit through which bidirectional communication is established between the USB charger and the mobile terminal, wherein the first logic control unit is configured to: send, to the mobile terminal, a first signal which indicates a maximum output capability of the USB charger; receive, from the mobile terminal, a second signal which indicates magnitude of a voltage requested by the mobile terminal; adjust a voltage output from the USB charger to be consistent with the voltage requested by the mobile terminal; and transmit a clock signal between the mobile terminal. Accordingly, the USB charger and the mobile terminal can communicate through two single signal wires by way of pulse signals. Thus, the mobile terminal is charged in a fast, safe, and simply way. | 03-03-2016 |
20160064979 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BATTERY CHARGING AND MANAGEMENT - A charging device can include an input interface for receiving electrical power from a power source and an output interface for outputting electrical power to a mobile electronic device. The charging device can include a supplemental battery. A bypass electrical pathway can couple the input interface to the output interface to pass electrical charge from the power supply through the charging device to the mobile electronic device. A charging electrical pathway can couple the input interface to the supplemental battery. A discharge electrical pathway can couple the supplemental battery to the output interface. The bypass electrical pathway can include a voltage modifier configured to modify the voltage output by the output interface. The charging device can be configured to empirically determine the power capacity of the power supply. The charging device can monitor temperatures and/or battery health information, which can be used to reduce current or disable the charging device. | 03-03-2016 |
20160072325 | STATION FOR DISINFECTING AND CHARGING MULTIPLE PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Provided is a system for holding a plurality of chargeable portable electronic devices having an enclosure providing a compartment. At least one tray is positioned in the compartment, wherein each tray includes a plurality of slots for receiving the portable electronic devices. A plurality of charging ports in the compartment enable charging of the chargeable portable electronic devices disposed within the slots. A germicidal source positioned in the compartment sterilizes a plurality of the chargeable portable electronic devices disposed in the slots when activated. | 03-10-2016 |
20160072326 | BATTERY CYCLE LIFE THROUGH SMART OVERNIGHT CHARGING - A rechargeable mobile terminal is provided that provides a maximum charge rate of a rechargeable battery during active user hours of the day and provides the potential for applying a decreased charge rate of the rechargeable battery when the mobile terminal determines that the user has set the alarm clock function of the mobile terminal and that the time between the present time and the set alarm time (the delta time) is greater than an amount of time required to charge the rechargeable battery at a maximum charge rate. | 03-10-2016 |
20160079781 | KEY RING ATTACHABLE MOBILE PHONE POWER AND CONTROL DEVICE - A portable power source and control device for a smart phone or tablet is releasably attachable to a user's key ring or key chain and sized to be carried in a pocket or purse. The device has an internal rechargeable battery to provide emergency power for operating the user's phone, USB connectors for connection a power source and the phone, an internal microcontroller, and a Bluetooth® wireless communicator. A user actuator generated a locator command causes the phone to ring to indicate its location; and a locator command from the phone causes the device to emit a sound to indicate the device's location. The device can determine and indicate via LEDs the charge level of the battery, and has flash memory for data storage and transfer between devices. | 03-17-2016 |
20160087468 | Cell phone energy exchange device - The Cell Phone Energy Exchange Device is a small simple device that works between two cell phones exchanging the energy from one battery to another in 5% increments. You can exchange any amount of energy from one cell phone battery to another in a matter of a few minutes. | 03-24-2016 |
20160099593 | BATTERY CHARGE STATE EVALUATION COINCIDENT WITH CONSTANT CURRENT CHARGING - Disclosed techniques include delivering a substantially constant current to charge a battery including at least one electrochemical battery cell, and measuring a charging voltage of the battery while delivering the substantially constant current to the battery. The method further includes evaluating a state of charge of the battery based on the measured charging voltage and the measured test voltage, and storing, based on the evaluation of the state of charge of the battery, an indication of the state of charge of the battery in a non-transitory computer readable medium. | 04-07-2016 |
20160105049 | SOUND-ENHANCING STORAGE DEVICE - A storage device for storing an electronic device and amplifying sound emitted from the electronic device. The storage device includes a projection device that includes a surface having a recess, wherein the recess is configured to reflect sound emitted from an electronic device located adjacent to the recess to at least one area facing the surface. The storage device also includes an opening configured to allow for insertion of the electronic device into the recess such that the projection device is positioned in an interior portion of the storage device. The storage device may also include a light emitting portion configured to propagate light emitted from the electronic device, one or more external features for displaying light that light emitted by the electronic device, and at least one electrical component configured to provide power for charging the electronic device when the electronic device is placed in the recess. | 04-14-2016 |
20160105050 | PORTABLE POWER SOURCE DEVICE - A portable power source device includes a case having upper and lower shells hingedly connected by a living hinge. The upper and lower shells are formed with ventilation holes for heat ventilation. A power source assembly is provided on an inner surface of one of the shells. The power source assembly may include a battery, a control circuit board, at least one USB interface and a power-indicating unit. A support frame is provided on the inner surface adjacent to the power source assembly for supporting thereon an electronic device such as a mobile phone. The upper and lower shells are fastened together by a fastener. | 04-14-2016 |
20160111902 | TABLET STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION DEVICE - A tablet storage device includes a module on a cart frame that includes a wheeled base. A cart module defines a selectively accessible interior space having multiple storage slots within the interior space for holding tablets. In some cases a tablet storage device holds multiple tablets using two or more modules in a stacked arrangement on a wheeled base. Each module can hold a portion of the multiple tablets within storage slots within an interior space inside the module. The storage slots may have connectors for connecting to tablets, and the cart frame can have a network connection system that is adapted to provide a network connection for each tablet that is connected to one of the connectors. The cart frame may also have a power supply system for charging each tablet that is connected to one of the connectors. | 04-21-2016 |
20160118824 | REMOTELY MONITORABLE MULTI-PORT CHARGING DEVICE - A remotely monitorable multi-port charging device has a circuit board provided with plural current-detecting elements and a processing unit. A charging portion having plural connecting ports is for connecting and charging multiple electronic devices. The connecting ports are electrically connected the current-detecting elements. A transmission unit is electrically connected to the circuit board. The current-detecting elements serve to detect charging currents of the electronic devices and generate detection signals. The transmission unit receives detection signals, and transmits the signals through wired or wireless transmission to a remote monitoring station. The processing unit performs remote control through the transmission unit, and switch charging states of the electronic devices at the connecting ports. The charging states include a fast charging mode, a slow charging mode, an adjustment mode, a power-saving mode and a mis-connection mode. Thereby, the multi-port charging device can manage all the connected electronic devices rapidly and effectively. | 04-28-2016 |
20160118861 | POWER GENERATION USING A PROTECTIVE CASE FOR A MOBILE DEVICE - A device for power generation using a protective case for a mobile device is disclosed. A power generating mobile device case includes a casing and an electric generator. The electric generator further includes a three-phase stator encompassed by a rotor can, a planetary gear train and a handle. The three-phase stator is stationary. The turning of the handle causes the planetary gear train to spin the rotor can around the three-phase stator, inducing an electric current in the three-phase stator. In addition, the rotor can includes a permanent magnet, and the power generating protective case is capable of coupling to the mobile device. | 04-28-2016 |
20160126768 | BATTERY CHARGING DEVICE WITH CHARGING PROFILE DATA UPDATE FACILITY - An electronic assembly including a first connector having a first set of terminals physically and operationally compliant with a data transmission connector standard, such as USB 2.0, and a second set of terminals distinct from the first set of terminals physically compliant and operationally non-compliant with this data transmission connector standard. An electronic controller is connected to the first connector. The controller includes a memory device to store configuration data, such as a battery charging profile, used by the controller to control a first electronic device, such as a battery charging device. The second set of terminals receive new configuration data to update the configuration data stored in the memory device. The assembly may include a specially configured data cable to interconnect the assembly to a separate electronic device to transmit the updated configuration data. The assembly may reduce the current supplied for battery charging by monitoring a battery voltage. | 05-05-2016 |
20160134141 | CHARGER FOR GROUP OF DEVICES - A charger is described that is adapted to simultaneously charge a pair of portable devices, such as an audio input/output earpiece and a portable host device with which the audio input/output earpiece communicates wirelessly. In some cases, the charger includes spaces that are sized and shaped to receive the portable devices of the pair. | 05-12-2016 |
20160141898 | CELL PHONE CHARGING SYSTEM - The present invention is a cell phone charger built into the back of the phone or the back of the cell phone case for easy access and use without opening up the phone to charge the battery. | 05-19-2016 |
20160141900 | Battery Charger - A rechargeable battery charger is provided and is characterised by comprising a supercapacitor comprised of one or more sheets of graphene or a graphene containing material, a power module adapted to provide up to 40 amps to the supercapacitor from a source of alternating current rated at 100 volts or above, an output converter adapted to deliver direct current power from the supercapacitor to an output port for connecting to a battery-powered electrical device, and a control module adapted to control the charger's various functions automatically and/or for managing and regulating a variable output from the supercapacitor. The charger is especially useful for recharging portable electrical devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops or similar hand-held or worn items. | 05-19-2016 |
20160164321 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CHARGING METHOD THEREFOR - A portable electronic device includes a connector including first and second data pins and a power pin; a battery charging circuit configured to receive a charging current and a power voltage from an external device via the power pin and charge a battery according to the charging current; and a processor configured to make the first and second data pins, which are shorted by the external device, open and obtain an identification code via the first and second data pins from the external device after the first and second data pins are opened, wherein if the identification code matches a specific code, the processor sends a requirement to the external device, and the power voltage and the charging current received by the battery charging circuit are increased by the external device in response to the requirement. | 06-09-2016 |
20160164324 | PORTABLE DEVICE CAPABLE OF CONTROLLING OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS OF ADAPTOR, AND CORRESPONDING METHOD - A portable device capable of controlling output characteristics of an adaptor used for charging a battery of the portable device includes a sensing circuit and a controlling circuit. The sensing circuit senses a condition of the battery. The controlling circuit controls the adaptor to adjust its output characteristics based on the condition of the battery. | 06-09-2016 |
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20160380455 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BIDIRECTIONAL TWO-PORT BATTERY CHARGING WITH BOOST FUNCTIONALITY - The disclosed embodiments provide a charging system for a portable electronic device. The charging system includes a first bidirectional switching converter connected to a first power port of the portable electronic device, a low-voltage subsystem in the portable electronic device, and a high-voltage subsystem in the portable electronic device and a second bidirectional switching converter connected to a second power port of the portable electronic device, the low-voltage subsystem, and the high-voltage subsystem. The charging system also includes a control circuit that operates the first and second bidirectional switching converters to provide and receive power through the first and second power ports and convert an input voltage received through the first or second power port into a set of output voltages for charging an internal battery in the portable electronic device and powering the low-voltage subsystem and the high-voltage subsystem. | 12-29-2016 |
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20180020793 | BAG FOR HOLDING TRAVEL ITEMS, DESIGNED FOR CONVENIENCE | 01-25-2018 |
20180020794 | BAG DESIGNED FOR CHARGING ELECTRONIC DEVICES ON-THE-GO | 01-25-2018 |
20180026459 | INSERT FOR BAG FOR HOLDING AND CHARGING ELECTRONIC DEVICES ON THE GO | 01-25-2018 |