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20080197803 | Rechargeable Battery Assembly Having Data and Power Connector Plug - A rechargeable battery assembly comprises a rechargeable battery unit and a data and power connector plug. The battery assembly has a deployed configuration in which the battery assembly has the general form of and functions as a conventional battery format, and a recharge configuration in which the data and power connector plug is made accessible to enable said connector to be connected to a suitable receptacle on a computing or peripheral device for recharging of the battery. | 08-21-2008 |
20080218120 | CHARGE RECOVERY DEVICE FOR ALKALINE BATTERIES - A charge recovery device includes: a battery seat to be connected electrically to an alkaline battery load; a power source connector to be connected electrically to an external power source; a charging signal generator connected electrically to the power source connector and operable to generate a charging signal output that can be varied to meet voltage requirement of the alkaline battery load; a safety switch for making or breaking electrical connection between the battery seat and the charging signal generator; a timer unit operable to initiate a timer operation upon supply of the charging signal output to the battery seat; and a switch controller for controlling the safety switch to break electrical connection between the battery seat and the charging signal generator at the end of a charging period according to a timer signal received from the timer unit. | 09-11-2008 |
20080231228 | BI-DIRECTIONAL CHARGING/INTEGRATED POWER MANAGEMENT UNIT - A media enhanced shopping cart system comprises a shopping cart comprising a frame, a basket, a handle, a base tray, a plurality of wheels, a read component for performing a proximity scan of the shopping cart, a locationing component for determining a location of the shopping cart within a store based on the scan, and a display component for displaying at least one advertisement for a product based on the location of the shopping cart within the store, wherein the locationing component is further operable to determine a location of the product within the store relative to the shopping cart based on the scan, and wherein the display component is further operable to display an indication of the location of the advertised product relative to the location of the shopping cart. | 09-25-2008 |
20080231229 | Charging Device - A charging device includes a charging unit, a detecting unit, a determining unit, a current generating unit, an adjusting unit, and a display unit. The charging unit charges a battery. The detecting unit detects a voltage developed across the battery. The determining unit determines a charging state of the battery based on the voltage. The current generating unit generates a current. The adjusting unit adjusts the current based on the charging state. The display unit emits a first light having a first color and a first intensity in response to the current supplied thereto. The first intensity changes in accordance with changing of the current. | 09-25-2008 |
20080238359 | Lithium Iron Phosphate Ultra Fast Battery Charger - Chargers for charging a rechargeable battery determine a current level to apply to the rechargeable battery such that the battery has a pre-determined charge that is reached within a charging period of time of between 4-6 minutes and apply a charging current having substantially about the determined current level to battery and terminating the charging current after a period of charging time substantially equal to the particular period of time has elapsed. | 10-02-2008 |
20080238360 | Battery Charger with Mechanism to Automatically Load and Unload Batteries - A mechanism is disclosed for loading/unloading one or more rechargeable batteries. The mechanism includes one or more charging compartments configured to receive one or more rechargeable batteries and a first actuator configured to cause the one or more rechargeable batteries to be displaced from a first position to a second position. | 10-02-2008 |
20080238361 | ADAPTIVE CHARGER DEVICE AND METHOD - Disclosed is a method for charging a rechargeable battery that includes at least one rechargeable electrochemical cell is disclosed. The method includes measuring at least one electrical characteristic of the battery, and determining a charging current to be applied to the battery based on the at least one measured electrical characteristic. | 10-02-2008 |
20080238362 | Fast Battery Charger Device and Method - Charging a rechargeable battery having one or more rechargeable cells includes determining a current level to apply to the battery such that the battery has a pre-determined charge that is reached within a specified period of time that is less than about 15 minutes and applying a charging current having substantially about the determined current level to the battery. | 10-02-2008 |
20080238363 | COMPACT ULTRA FAST BATTERY CHARGER - Disclosed is a charger device. The charger device includes a housing, defining a volume, that includes a power conversion module to provide output power of between 3-300 W, and a controller configured to determine a current level to direct to one or more rechargeable batteries, and cause the output power to be directed to the one or more rechargeable batteries at a charging current substantially equal to the determined current level. A ratio of the output power directed to the one or more rechargeable batteries and the volume is equal to at least 10 W/in | 10-02-2008 |
20080258680 | PORTABLE BATTERY RECHARGE STATION - A system and method for recharging secondary batteries. One embodiment of the present invention comprises a supervisory circuit, a voltage converter, a portable power source, and one or more of a holder and a socket. The holder is adapted to receive a specific type of secondary battery of a portable device. The socket is adapted to mate with a plug of a device-specific charging cord connected to the portable device. Each of the holder and the plug can be associated with a programming resistor that provides a voltage requirement of the secondary battery. When the secondary battery is either placed in the holder or is connected to the socket, the supervisory circuit communicates with the voltage converter to supply the appropriate voltage required to recharge the secondary battery. The voltage converter receives power from the portable power source. The voltage converter can convert the voltage of the portable power source up (i.e., increasing the voltage) or down (i.e., decreasing the voltage) as appropriate to recharge the secondary battery as instructed by the supervisory circuit. The portable power source of the portable battery recharge station can be one of several types of power sources. For example, the portable power source can be replaceable, rechargeable, or renewable. | 10-23-2008 |
20080290834 | BATTERY CHARGER - A battery charger for charging a plurality of secondary batteries is provided. The charger is configured to be connected to a power supply circuit and configured so that an output of the circuit is connected to the batteries. The battery charger includes a first switch for connecting the batteries in series, a second switch to selectively connect a first polarity terminal of a first secondary battery having a highest electric potential, a DC-DC converter having a first and second polarity input terminals, the first polarity input terminal being to be connected to the first polarity terminal via the second switch, the second polarity input terminal being to be connected to a second polarity terminal of a second secondary battery having a lowest electric potential, an external power supply output terminal connected to an output terminal of the DC-DC converter, and a controller for controlling the first and second switches. | 11-27-2008 |
20080297105 | POLARITY ADJUSTING APPARATUS FOR CHARGING CIRCUIT - A polarity adjusting apparatus for automatically adjusting polarity of a connection between a power supply and a charging circuit includes first˜fourth diodes, first and second input terminals configured for connecting to positive and negative terminals of the power supply, and first and second output terminals configured for respectively connecting to positive and negative input terminals of the charging circuit. The anode and cathode of the first diode are respectively connected to the first input terminal and the first output terminal. The anode and cathode of the second diode are respectively connected to the second input terminal and the first output terminal. The cathode and anode of the third diode are respectively connected to the first input terminal and the second output terminal. The cathode and anode of the fourth diode are respectively connected to the second input terminal and the second output terminal. | 12-04-2008 |
20080297106 | Solar charger - The solar charger is provided with a case | 12-04-2008 |
20080309286 | Battery Charger with Integrated Cell Balancing - A battery charger containing circuitry including integrated cell balancing and automatic cell configuration determination is presented. The charger automatically adapts output current to different battery configurations. The charger also ensures that all the cells within a battery configuration are at roughly the same voltage. | 12-18-2008 |
20090015195 | Device with Electric Appliance and Charging Station - A system includes an electric appliance, which is operated with replaceable and rechargeable batteries, a charging station and two or more battery units. The charging station has two or more receptacles for holding and charging the battery units. A first coupling is provided between a battery unit and the appliance and a second coupling is provided between a battery unit and the charging station such that a battery unit connected to the appliance can be uncoupled from the appliance by one-handed operation and can be coupled to the charging station for charging by one-handed operation. Similarly, a battery unit connected to the charging station can be coupled to the appliance and uncoupled from the charging station by one-handed operation. | 01-15-2009 |
20090051313 | Battery Charger - A battery charger capable of improving a visibility to a light emitting display portion for facilitating recognition of a charge state of a battery. The battery charger has a housing and a display unit including the light emitting portion protruding from an outer surface of the housing. | 02-26-2009 |
20090058357 | Battery Charging Unit - An arrangement for charging a battery provided on a trolley, for example a battery used to run a display units, alarms or calls for assistance provided on shopping or supermarket trolleys, the arrangement comprising a charging station having guide rail with a channel, at least two contacts such as brush strips being disposed within the channel, the contacts being arranged to electrically interact with at least two contact areas provided on a part of the trolley, such as a handle, which is insertable into the channel. | 03-05-2009 |
20090058358 | POWER RECEIVING DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND NON-CONTACT CHARGER USING THE SAME - Disclosed is an electronic apparatus ( | 03-05-2009 |
20090066288 | BATTERY CHARGER WITH WIND TUNNEL COOLING - A battery charging system which includes a main housing with a main chamber defined by a base, an end panel mounted on each end of the base, and a cover enclosing the end panels. At least one battery charging connector is connected to the housing. A power supply is connected to the at least one battery charging connector, where the power supply provides a battery charging electrical power to the at least one battery charging connector. The power supply has at least one heat generating electrical device. A tunnel is formed at least partially within the main chamber and extends between the end panels in the main chamber. At least one heat generating electrical device at least partially extends into the tunnel to be exposed to air in the tunnel to cool the heat generating electrical device. | 03-12-2009 |
20090066289 | BATTERY CHARGER WITH A PLANAR BUS - A battery charging system which includes an input circuit configured to receive an input power and provide an output power on a first output terminal and a second output terminal. An output circuit has a first input terminal connected to the first output terminal and a second input terminal connected to the second output terminal to receive the output power and configured to condition the output power for a battery charging process. A first conductive plate with a first bus surface extends between the first input terminal and the first output terminal. An insulator plate has a first insulator surface disposed in an abutting relationship with the first bus surface and a second insulator surface. A second conductive plate has a second bus surface which extend between the second input terminal and the second output terminal and is disposed in an abutting relationship with the second insulator surface. | 03-12-2009 |
20090072782 | VERSATILE APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - An electronic system which includes a power delivery surface that delivers electrical power to an electrical or electronic device. The power delivery surface may be powered by any electrical power source, including, but not limited to: wall electrical outlet, solar power system, battery, vehicle cigarette lighter system, direct connection to electrical generator device, and any other electrical power source. The power delivery surface delivers power to the electronic device wirelessly. The power delivery surface may deliver power via a plurality of contacts on the electrical device conducting electricity from the power delivery surface, conductively coupling the electronic device to the power delivery surface, inductively coupling the electronic device to the power delivery surface, optically coupling the electronic device to the power delivery surface, and acoustically coupling the electronic device to the power delivery surface as well as any other electrical power delivery mechanism. | 03-19-2009 |
20090091290 | CONVENIENT RECHARGING OF A CHARGE STORAGE DEVICE - The convenient recharging of a charge storage device is disclosed. In one embodiment, a system comprises a portable device accessory with a charge storage device holding mechanism and a recharging circuit. The system also comprises a portable device with an interface at which the portable device and the portable device accessory are connectable. A charge storage device-switching mechanism is disposed within the portable device accessory or the portable device. The charge storage device-switching mechanism is actuatable to switch a first charge storage device in the portable device with a second charge storage device in the charge storage device holding mechanism of the portable device accessory by mechanically connecting and/or disconnecting the portable device from the portable device accessory. | 04-09-2009 |
20090096411 | Charging Stand - A charging stand | 04-16-2009 |
20090121673 | CHARGING SYSTEM FOR WALKING ROBOT AND CHARGING METHOD THEREFOR - A charging system for a walking robot which charges a battery mounted on the walking robot by connecting a power supplying connector provided in a charging station to a power receiving connector in the walking robot, wherein the walking robot is capable of moving without significant restrictions during charging. The charging system includes a lock mechanism for locking the power supplying connector to the power receiving connector. A connector holder holds the power supplying connector detachably, an advancing/retracting mechanism advances and retracts the connector holder in the anteroposterior direction, and a lock operation mechanism performs a lock operation and an unlock operation of the lock mechanism via the connector holder. After an advance of the connector holder, the lock mechanism performs the lock operation to lock the power supplying connector to the power receiving connector. Thereafter, the connector holder is retracted out of the power supplying connector. | 05-14-2009 |
20090134837 | 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. | 05-28-2009 |
20090153097 | Battery charging apparatus - The present invention provides a battery charging apparatus with reduced weight, volume and manufacturing cost. The apparatus includes: an alternating current power source including a first electrode and a second electrode and supplying an alternating voltage for charging the battery; a diode including an anode electrode connected to the battery and a cathode electrode connected to the second electrode and half-wave rectifying the alternating voltage applied from the alternating current power source; a three-phase motor connected to the first electrode and transmitting to the battery the half-wave rectified voltage applied from the diode and the alternating current power source; and an inverter connected between the three-phase motor and the battery and converting the voltage applied from the three-phase motor into a direct voltage to transmit the direct voltage to the battery. Alternatively, the apparatus may comprise an alternating current power source, an inverter, a three-phase motor and a switching unit. | 06-18-2009 |
20090167240 | Electric battery booster - The device that I invented is used to save gas. It can be placed under the hood of any car. What makes my device different is that it has an electric panel and battery panel stored in the housing of the battery. It is then placed under the hood to be connected to the starter to ensure proper connection. It can also be switched from gas to electric and then back from electric to gas. | 07-02-2009 |
20090174363 | Vehicle System Including a Plurality of Wheeled Vehicles Docked for Vending and Recharging - A system employing wheeled vehicles, such as strollers. A plurality of the wheeled vehicles is provided, each having a docking element. A vehicle station has a docking port for each of at least some of the wheeled vehicles. Each docking port has a charging device and is shaped to engage a docking element of an engaged wheeled vehicle. At least two display screens are provided on the wheeled vehicle, one for an occupant and one for an operator. One or more screen drivers is provided for the display screens. | 07-09-2009 |
20090189563 | TEST DEVICE FOR TESTING CHARGE PERFORMANCE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A test device ( | 07-30-2009 |
20090200983 | Self-powering on-board power generation - An electric power generator for use in recharging a storage cell is provided. The electric power generator comprises an energy captor coupled with a shipping container, wherein the energy captor is configured to capture energy from a motion of the shipping container. An energy converter is coupled with the energy captor, wherein the energy converter is configured to generate electric power from the captured energy. The electric power generator further comprises a power projector configured to send the electric power to a storage cell. | 08-13-2009 |
20090200984 | HEARING AID BATTERY CHARGER - A battery charger ( | 08-13-2009 |
20090206790 | Intrinsically Safe Battery Powered Power Supply - An intrinsically safe battery powered device ( | 08-20-2009 |
20090218984 | Battery charger - A battery charging system according to some embodiments includes a plurality of power modules coupled to a backplane, each of the plurality of power modules providing an electrical indication of type of power module to the backplane, the power modules of each type providing an electrical function associated with charging a battery consistent with the type of power module; and a controller that determines the number of power modules of a particular type and supplies control signals that allocate to each of the power modules of the particular type a portion of the electrical function. | 09-03-2009 |
20090230918 | WIRELESS SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUIT UTILIZING CHARGING MODULE AS CHARGER AND ANTENNA VIA SINGLE CONNECTING PORT - A wireless signal processing circuit includes a processing module and an inductor, wherein the processing module is utilized to process a wireless signal that is transmitted or received via a connecting port of the processing module. The inductor is coupled to the connecting port and the processing module. A charger is also coupled to the connecting port in order to draw power from an external power supply to the processing module via the connecting port, and is utilized as an antenna to receive or transmit the wireless signal. | 09-17-2009 |
20090243540 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR BATTERY CHARGING MANAGEMENT - A method for managing the charging of a battery array | 10-01-2009 |
20090273310 | Concentric connector for electric vehicles - An electrical connection system including a triaxial socket and a triaxial plug, each having three concentric contacts—an inner, an intermediate and an outer contact. In the process of connecting, the outer contacts connect first, the inner contacts connect second, and the intermediate contacts connect third. All contacts except the plug inner contact are connected to an insulator that covers one radial side of the contact, and extends past and over the end of the contact. Two of the insulators isolate the inner contacts from the intermediate contacts prior to either of their connections being made. | 11-05-2009 |
20090278491 | INTEGRATED SIDE VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRICAL PORT FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE - An electrical port is integrated within a side view mirror assembly of an automotive vehicle. The electrical port is electrically connected with a charging system of the vehicle. The electrical port may be coupled with a power source remote from the vehicle to power the charging system. The electrical port may be concealed or exposed depending on a position of the side view mirror assembly. | 11-12-2009 |
20090284218 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN ENLARGED WIRELESS CHARGING AREA - Exemplary embodiments are directed to wireless power transfer including a plurality of antenna circuits spatially arranged and each including an antenna configured to resonate and generate a near field coupling mode region thereabout in response to a driving signal from a power amplifier. The apparatus further includes a processor configured to control activation of resonance of each of the plurality of antenna circuits. The method for wirelessly charging includes driving a signal from a power amplifier and controlling activation of resonance of a plurality of antenna circuits spatially arranged and each including an antenna configured to resonate in response to the driving signal. | 11-19-2009 |
20090284219 | Little Power House Emergency Power System - A back-up emergency power unit called the Little Power House Emergency Power System. The device provides unique features and combinations of features that are specifically used to charge a battery, retain power, then invert the stored power for use in the event of a power failure. The device | 11-19-2009 |
20090309541 | POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A power management system is configured to selectively control use of power-consuming applications that are executable by the processor based at least on a prioritization of the power-consuming applications to enable powering of the electronic device by a battery for at least a requested duration of time. | 12-17-2009 |
20090315509 | Socket with switches and USB charge slots - A socket with switches and USB slots includes bottom base, a cover closed on the bottom base and a voltage transforming circuit board fixed in the socket. The voltage transforming circuit transforms voltage of a power source, having an input terminal connected with the power and an output terminal formed with a USB slot. Then the voltage transformed and rectified by the circuit is the same as that of an USB slot of a common computer host, and sent to the output terminal or the USB slot. The cover has a hole corresponding to the USB slot of the voltage transforming circuit. Then an electric appliance such as a cell phone can be charged by connecting one end of the USB power line with the electronic appliance and the other end of the USB power line inserted through the hole of the cover and into the USB slot, without need of using a conventional power line with a large and heavy transformer. | 12-24-2009 |
20090315510 | Battery Monitoring and Maintenance for Medical Device - A safety charging system for a battery-operated medical device includes a power source, a clock for providing a current date, and a charging base. A first connection arrangement is coupled to the power source, and facilitates an electrical and data connection with the charging base. The charging base charges the power source. The charging base has charge circuitry and a second connection arrangement for facilitating an electrical and data connection between the power source and the charging base. Control logic implements maintenance and charging of the power source. | 12-24-2009 |
20090315511 | CHARGING SYSTEM AND CHARGING APPARATUS THEREOF - A charging system includes a robot and a charging apparatus. The robot includes a rechargeable battery, a power receiving terminal electrically connecting with the rechargeable battery, and a detector for detecting a voltage of the battery. The charging apparatus for charging the robot includes a base comprising a receiving portion defining a sliding slot, a power supplying terminal disposed in the receiving portion and configured for electrically contacting with the power receiving terminal, a positioning board docked in the receiving portion for loading the robot, and a driving device including an inclined surface contacting with the positioning board via the sliding slot. The detector may send a control signal to the driving device to push the positioning board with the robot up from the receiving portion. | 12-24-2009 |
20090322278 | DOCKING STATION FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A docking station for an electronic device includes a magnet that holds the electronic device in a mated orientation relative to the docking station. The docking station may include a mounting surface with two or more different charge-contact regions, each charge-contact region electrically coupled to a terminal of an electric power source and positioned to form an electrical connection with a charging terminal of the electronic device when the electronic device mates with the mounting surface. | 12-31-2009 |
20090322279 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A WALL MOUNTED UNIVERSAL POWER SUPPLY - Methods and Systems for charging portable equipment having divergent power requirements and exhibiting different structural features are provided by devices having adapters to accommodate the portable equipment in the form of a wall mounted universal power supply. Adapters are configured in plate formats that fit into cradles capable of charging cell phones, video cameras, and wireless routers. | 12-31-2009 |
20100007306 | CHARGING CABLE, CHARGING CONTROL DEVICE AND VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM - Provided is a charging cable capable of detecting an abnormal state, such as a break, of a control line through which a pilot signal is transmitted, the charging cable including: a power cable through which an external power source feeds a power storage device; a signal generating circuit for generating a control signal to output to a vehicle; a control line L | 01-14-2010 |
20100019720 | BATTERY CHARGING APPARATUS OF A WIRELESS DIGITAL X-RAY DETECTOR - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations a portable wireless digital X-ray detector includes a battery electrically coupled to at least one external electrical conductor. In some implementations, the external electrical conductor is mounted flush to an outside of a housing of the portable wireless digital X-ray detector. In some implementations, the external electrical conductor plate includes only hypoallergenic materials. In some implementations, the battery is fixed mounted in the portable wireless digital X-ray detector. In some implementations docking detector receptacle at least one external electrical conductor in a pocket of the docking detector receptacle. | 01-28-2010 |
20100019721 | Method And Apparatus For Providing Rechargeable Power In Data Monitoring And Management Systems - Method and apparatus for charging a power supply unit such as a rechargeable battery for use in data monitoring and management system using the ESD protection circuitry of the existing electrode contacts including guard contact and counter electrode thereby reducing system cost, complexity, and any unprotected battery contacts exposed for potential contamination is provided. | 01-28-2010 |
20100052609 | Rechargeable Battery Assembly Having a Data and Power Connector Plug - A rechargeable battery assembly comprises a rechargeable battery unit and a data and power connector plug. The battery assembly has a deployed configuration in which the battery assembly has the general form of and functions as a conventional battery format, and a recharge configuration in which the data and power connector plug is made accessible to enable said connector to be connected to a suitable receptacle on a computing or peripheral device for recharging of the battery. | 03-04-2010 |
20100060232 | BATTERY CHARGER - An energy-efficient and compact multi-port battery charger. The battery charger includes, among other things, a power supply module, a battery charger control module or controller, a power switching module, one or more power control safety modules, a plurality of battery charger switches, and a plurality of indicators. The controller, the power switching module, the power control safety modules, and the battery charger switches work in conjunction with each other to control the operation of the battery charger. The controller is configured to execute a charging control process which detects the insertion of a battery pack into a charging port, selects a charging port for charging, controls the power output from the power switching module, and controls the illumination or display of the indicators. The power switching module uses control signals from the controller to switch the power received from the power supply module such that a charging current is applied to a single charging port. Each of the power control safety modules includes a power control safety circuit that is configured to prevent the charging current and/or the charging voltage from damaging the battery charger or battery pack during a malfunction. | 03-11-2010 |
20100060233 | Charger with USB detection - A charger for a battery system detects the voltage level of a data pin of the battery system to determine whether an external power source plugged in to the battery system is a USB voltage source. When the external power source is a USB voltage source, the charger will provide power for a USB transceiver of the battery system or enable it. | 03-11-2010 |
20100072944 | CHARGER FOR PORTABLE DEVICES - A charger is arranged to switch on automatically when a device, such as a mobile phone, is connected to the charger and switch off automatically when the device is removed from the charger. This is achieved by providing the charger with an interface, for the device to connect to, and a switch. The interface and switch are arranged on the charger such that the switch is depressed when the device is connected to the charger. Depressing the switch causes electricity to flow to the interface and allows the device to be charged. | 03-25-2010 |
20100072945 | CHARGING SET FOR AN ACCUMULATOR - In a charging set for an accumulator with a housing, which has a charging receptacle for the accumulator, and with a power cable for connecting the charging set to a power grid, provision is made on said housing for at least a first switching element, which can be actuated in order to activate the connection of the charging set to the power grid via the power cable for the power supply to said charging set. | 03-25-2010 |
20100085007 | BATTERY CHARGER - A battery charger includes a housing, an electrical connector, magnets, and sensors. The electrical connector with a magnet attached thereon is received in the housing. The electrical connector is connected to the rear wall of the housing via an elastic member. The electrical connector is capable of extending out of the housing and through an opening in the housing. Another magnet is secured at a front end of the housing. When an attractive force is induced between the magnets, the electrical connector is extended towards and through the opening in the housing. The sensors are configured for detecting that a robot is in position to be charged and for turning on the attractive force between the magnets. | 04-08-2010 |
20100090644 | Connection to a USB Device - An apparatus includes a connector, for providing a physical connection to a USB device, a detection circuit, operable to detect attachment of a USB device; and a charging circuit, for charging a battery of a portable device using current drawn from a USB device, the charging circuit being operable, if it is detected that a USB device is attached, to generate a start-up request signal. The apparatus has a charging mode in which power is provided by the charging circuit to the battery, and a USB connection mode for providing a USB connection. The apparatus also includes a control unit, operable in response to the start-up request signal to determine whether power supplied by the battery meets a predetermined criterion. The control unit is also operable, if it is determined that the predetermined criterion is not met, to control the apparatus to be in the charging mode and prevent the apparatus from entering the USB connection mode and operable, if it is determined that predetermined criterion is met, to control the apparatus to enter the USB connection mode. | 04-15-2010 |
20100102774 | Method and Apparatus for Handling a Charging State in a Mobile Electronic Device - In accordance with the teachings described herein, a method and apparatus for handling a charging state in a mobile electronic device is provided. A universal serial bus (USB) interface may be used for connecting the mobile device to a USB host. A processing device may be used to control operation of the mobile device and receive an enumeration acknowledgement signal from the USB host via the USB interface and generate an enable signal upon receiving the enumeration acknowledgement signal. The method and apparatus may further include a rechargeable battery, a battery charger, a timing circuit, and a battery charger enabling circuit. | 04-29-2010 |
20100117595 | Method and Apparatus for Handling a Charging State in a Mobile Electronic Device - A system and method for using a universal serial bus (USB) interface in a mobile device is provided that includes providing a battery charger operable to receive a voltage provided at the USB interface, the battery charger operable for charging a battery in the mobile device, and, a voltage regulator operable to receive a voltage provided at the USB interface, the voltage regulator used in powering the mobile device. The method also includes, detecting a USB bus voltage at the USB interface, measuring passage of a predetermined amount of time upon detecting the USB bus voltage, and disabling at least one of the voltage regulator and the battery charger if the predetermined amount of time expires before an enumeration acknowledgement signal is received at the USB interface. | 05-13-2010 |
20100134066 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device includes a control module, a battery and a charging module. The battery electrically connects with the control module to supply the power. The charging module includes an electric energy generating body and a bump body. The electric energy generating body is made of piezoelectric material. The bump body is movably assembled within the charging module to impact and deform the electric energy generating body to generating electric energy. The charging module is electrically connected with the battery to charge the battery. | 06-03-2010 |
20100148722 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a main body, at least two pins folded mounted to the main body, and at least two conductive assemblies received in the main body. Each of the conductive assemblies includes a locking member and a resilient member resisting the locking member, when the pins are pushed and substantially perpendicular to main body, each locking member is capable of locking with an end of one of the pins. | 06-17-2010 |
20100176761 | Battery Charging Device - The peripheral edge of the upper face | 07-15-2010 |
20100188040 | PLUG-IN NON-HYBRID-ELECTRIC VEHICLE FOR INCREASED FUEL EFFICIENCY - A system for a vehicle including an internal combustion engine configured to provide the exclusive source of motive power to the vehicle, an energy storage device coupled to an electrical system, and a charging interface coupled to the energy storage device, the charging interface configured to attach to an external charging device. | 07-29-2010 |
20100194332 | Adjustable Charger - An adjustable charger for compatibly charging at least one rechargeable alkaline battery and at least one first rechargeable battery includes a charger housing and an adjustable charging arrangement. The adjustable charging arrangement includes an upper charging platform, a lower charging platform, and a charging circuitry. The upper charging platform is formed on the top charging side of the charger housing for fittedly and adjustably receiving one of the alkaline battery and the first rechargeable battery in the first charging slot. The lower charging platform is also formed on the top charging side of the charger housing at a position underneath the upper charging platform for fittedly and adjustably receiving another of the alkaline battery and the first rechargeable battery in the second charging slot. | 08-05-2010 |
20100201308 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR BATTERY CHARGING - The invention relates to a method for detecting a charger on a serial data bus in a first device ( | 08-12-2010 |
20100213892 | Portable docking station for powering multiple AC-powered battery chargers and multiple DC-powered battery chargers simultaneously - A portable docking station for powering multiple AC-powered battery chargers and multiple DC-powered battery chargers simultaneously. The portable docking station includes an enclosure, a plurality of female AC receptacles, an AC power circuit, a plurality of female DC receptacles, and a DC power circuit. The plurality of female AC receptacles and the plurality of female DC receptacles are accessible from the enclosure. The AC power circuit is contained within the enclosure and powers the plurality of female AC receptacles for powering the multiple AC-powered battery chargers. The DC power circuit is contained within the enclosure and powers the plurality of female DC receptacles for powering the multiple DC-powered battery chargers. The AC power circuit and the DC power circuit operate simultaneously for powering the multiple AC-powered battery chargers and the multiple DC-powered battery chargers, respectively, simultaneously. | 08-26-2010 |
20100213893 | POWER STORAGE DEVICE - In the field of portable electronic devices in the future, portable electronic devices will be desired, which are smaller and more lightweight and can be used for a long time period by one-time charging, as apparent from provision of one-segment partial reception service “1-seg” of terrestrial digital broadcasting that covers the mobile objects such as a cellular phone. Therefore, the need for a power storage device is increased, which is small and lightweight and capable of being charged without receiving power from commercial power. The power storage device includes an antenna for receiving an electromagnetic wave, a capacitor for storing power, and a circuit for controlling store and supply of the power. When the antenna, the capacitor, and the control circuit are integrally formed and thinned, a structural body formed of ceramics or the like is partially used. A circuit for storing power of an electromagnetic wave received at the antenna in a capacitor and a control circuit for arbitrarily discharging the stored power are provided, whereby lifetime of the power storage device can be extended. | 08-26-2010 |
20100219790 | PERIPHERAL DEVICE HOST CHARGING - This document discusses, among other things, a charging emulator configured to be coupled to an electrical interface, the charging emulator including a control circuit configured to receive information about a peripheral device coupled to the electrical interface and a charger circuit configured to provide power to the electrical interface using the received peripheral device information. In an example, the charging emulator can include a component of a host device including a low-power state, and the charger circuit can be configured to provide power to the electrical interface when the host device is in the low-power state. | 09-02-2010 |
20100225269 | Mulltifunctional vehicle charger and charging process of the same - The present invention relates to a multi-functional vehicle charger and the charging process of the same. The vehicle charger includes a power plug corresponding to a vehicle power outlet on one end, a power terminal connected with the vehicle charger by a wire and a USB port. The power terminal is connected with a charge monitor circuit for Li-ion batteries in the vehicle charger and the USB port is connected with the power plug. Thus the vehicle charger can be connected with various electrical appliances for charging not only by insertion of the power terminal on the wire into a socket of a Li-ion battery. But also by a connecting wire that connects the USB port to the electric appliances with USB functionality and having charge monitor circuit as well as a Li-ion batteries, the vehicle charger supplies power to the electrical appliances. Thereby, power is supplied by various output ends when the vehicle charger is inserted into a power outlet in vehicles. Therefore, no matter the Li-ion batteries with sockets or electrical appliances with USB functionality can be supplied with power by the vehicle charger. The practical values of the vehicle charger are increased in use. | 09-09-2010 |
20100237825 | Battery Charging Device and Delay Angle Control Method for Battery Charging Device - A battery charging device of the present invention has a rectifier portion that is formed by switching elements, and performs advance angle/delay angle control. An advance angle/delay angle amount in the advance angle/delay angle control is determined based on a differential voltage between the voltage of a battery and a predetermined target voltage. In this case, when a determined delay angle amount exceeds a delay angle limit value, delay angle control is performed using the delay angle limit value. Moreover, the power generation amount of an alternating current generator is detected, and the delay angle amount and power generation amount are stored. If the current delay angle amount is greater than the previous delay angle amount, and the previous power generation amount is greater than the current power generation amount, then the previous delay angle amount is set as the delay angle limit value. | 09-23-2010 |
20100237826 | CHARGER FOR CHARGING AT LEAST ONE RECHARGEABLE ENERGY STORAGE UNIT - The invention relates to a charging device for charging at least one rechargeable energy storage unit, having a defined inner resistance and having a compensation circuit for the compensation of a voltage drop during the charging operation caused by the inner resistance. The compensation circuit has a current detection for detecting a charge current of the rechargeable energy storage unit and a voltage regulator for adjusting the charge voltage to the detected charge current. The charging device is characterized in that the compensation circuit has a voltage distributor between the current detector and the voltage regulator, by the dimensioning of which the compensation of the inner resistance is carried out. | 09-23-2010 |
20100253280 | CHARGING DEVICE - A charging device for connecting a battery to a power supply to charge the battery includes a charging unit connected between one pole of the power supply and one pole the battery, a first switch unit connecting another pole of the battery with the charging unit and including a first switch connected between another pole of the power supply and the charging unit, and a second switch unit connected between another pole of the power supply and the charging unit. The power supply charges the battery through the second switch unit when the second switch unit is switched on, the first switch is automatically switched on in the charging process, the power supply charges the battery through the first switch after the second switch unit is switched off, and the first switch is automatically switched off when the battery is fully charged. | 10-07-2010 |
20100259212 | COMPUTER SYSTEM AND WIRELESS DEVICE HOLDER THEREOF - A computer system includes a wireless device to generate wireless signals, a computer comprising a chassis and a motherboard, and a wireless device holder positioned on the chassis to accommodate and recharge the wireless device. The wireless device includes a rechargeable battery cell and two charging terminals connected to the rechargeable battery cell. The wireless device holder includes a main body including a holder connector connected to the motherboard, to enable the wireless device holder to communicate with and to be powered by the motherboard, a recharging unit to recharge the rechargeable battery cell, and two charging contact members corresponding to the charging terminals and connected to the recharging unit. When the wireless device is placed in the wireless device holder, the charging contact members contact the charging terminals, and the recharging unit recharges the rechargeable battery cell with power supplied by the motherboard. | 10-14-2010 |
20100259213 | PORTABLE DEVICE CHARGING STATION WITH ADVERTISING DISPLAY - A battery charging station for at least one personal electronic device, which is associated with a display is provided. The charging station would allow people to obtain a quick charge on their personal electronic device, and they would be shown various visual content on the display while the charge was taking place. The device lends itself particularly well to use in airports, malls, hotel lobbies and other public locations. Chargers for various types and voltages of personal electronic devices could be provided in the charging station to allow different types of personal electronic devices to be charged by the charging station. | 10-14-2010 |
20100277119 | Medical Device Charging System - A medical device charging system includes a charging cable to electrically couple with a power source and has a connector. A medical device includes a rechargeable battery electrically coupled to a medical device interface. The medical device interface and the connector on the charging cable are incompatible. An adapter includes a first interface to electrically couple with the connector on the charging cable, and a second interface to electrically couple with the medical device interface. The adapter conducts charging power from the charging cable to the medical device to charge the rechargeable battery in the medical device. | 11-04-2010 |
20100283424 | TENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - An electrical system ( | 11-11-2010 |
20100295504 | Vehicle Charger - A vehicle charger has a hollow insulating housing which defines an opening at a front wall thereof and a recess at a lateral wall. A printed circuit board is fixedly received in the insulating housing. A positive element is mounted in the insulating housing and electrically connected with the printed circuit board. The positive element has a contact portion which passes through the opening and stretches outside the insulating housing. A negative element assembled in the insulating housing and electrically connected with the printed circuit board has an elastic portion protruding out of the recess partially. A holding frame of U shape has a base portion and two facing connecting arms respectively extending from both ends of the base portion. The connecting arms are pivotally mounted to two substantial opposite portions of the lateral wall biased from the recess. | 11-25-2010 |
20100308766 | Green Switch - An energy saving device having a physical or electronic switch adapted to minimize energy use when not needed where the switch is securable to an adapter plug of an AC/DC power adapter. The switch includes an actuation button where attachment of a rechargeable device to the adapter plug allows electricity to flow from an electrical outlet through the physical or electronic switch and into the transformer of the AC/DC power adapter to allow for the charging of the rechargeable device and where removal of the rechargeable device from the adapter plug results in movement of the actuation button to interrupt the flow of electricity from the electrical outlet to the transformer of the AC/DC power adapter thereby preventing unnecessary power consumption by the AC/DC power adapter. | 12-09-2010 |
20100315036 | CHARGER AND COMBINATION OF THE CHARGER AND A SOCKET PANEL - A charger has its one side provided with terminals. The charger is provided with a connector. The terminals and the connector are electrically connected with a charging circuit within the charger. The charger has a panel connecting piece for connecting to a socket panel. The present invention further provides a combination of a charger and a socket panel. The charger is combined with the socket panel, so that the user can use the charger easily. The problem that the user may not find the charger is eliminated. | 12-16-2010 |
20100315037 | RESISTOR TESTING CIRCUIT AND BATTERY CHARGER INCLUDING RESISTOR TESTING CIRCUIT - A resistor testing circuit for a battery charger that tests divisional resistors used to estimate the resistance of a thermistor in a battery pack. The battery charger when activated conducts a self test. In the self test, switches are sequentially switched to form groups of resistors and test the connection state of the resistors groups. When a defect is detected by the self test, the battery charger stops performing charging. When no defects are detected by the self test, the thermistor of the battery pack is used to estimate temperature. The charging current is determined in correspondence with the temperature. Then, charging is started. | 12-16-2010 |
20100320961 | Transport and/or storage container for rechargeable wireless earphones - The invention concerns a transport and/or storage container with integrated charging function ( | 12-23-2010 |
20110001454 | Electronic Device, and Method Controlling Electronic Power Supply - An electric device including: a connecting unit connected to a connection line supplying an electric power of a predetermined rating and transmitting and receiving an information; a charging unit conducting a charging of a charging battery connected to an own device, by the electric power supplied by the connection line; an electric supplying unit supplying an electric power to a recording medium storing an information; a reading-and-writing unit performing a reading-and-writing operation of the recording medium; and an electronic source controlling unit performing a control of the electric power supplied to the charging unit, when the reading-and-writing unit performs the reading-and-writing operation of the recording medium, according to an access request to the recording medium via the connection line. | 01-06-2011 |
20110001455 | EXTENDED REACH BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM - A charging system for use in charging a battery includes an elongate handle with a working length sufficient to reach a battery that is out of reach of a user. The charging system includes a charging apparatus coupled to the elongate handle. A head member is configured to mechanically engage with and electrically connect to a battery unit and also mechanically disengage and electrically disconnect from the battery unit by manually grasping and applying mechanical force to the elongate handle. The charging system also includes a power supply configured to provide electrical power to the charging apparatus. The charging system can be used to recharge the battery of a wall or ceiling mounted device (e.g., a battery powered lighting device) that is out of reach of the user without having to remove the device or use a ladder to reach the device. | 01-06-2011 |
20110006728 | HYBRID BATTERY CHARGER AND CONTROL CIRCUIT AND METHOD THEREOF - A hybrid battery charger includes a control circuit and a power stage. The control circuit includes an error amplifier to generate a first error signal and a second error signal according to an output voltage and an output current of the hybrid battery charger, a linear controller to generate a first control signal according to the first error signal, a PWM controller to generate a second control signal and a third control signal according to the second error signal, and according to a mode signal, a multiplexer to select the first control signal for the power stage to operate the hybrid battery charger in a linear mode, or the second and third control signals for the power stage to operate the hybrid battery charger in a switching mode. | 01-13-2011 |
20110006729 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY CHARGING CASE - The invention is based on a rechargeable battery charging case, in particular a cordless handheld power tool case, having at least one battery attachment device and a case body. It is proposed that the rechargeable battery charging case has an electrical energy output and a supply unit, which in at least one operating state is connected to the energy output and to the battery attachment device for supplying the energy output. | 01-13-2011 |
20110012554 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE STANDBY EFFICIENCY OF A CHARGER, AND ULTRA LOW STANDBY POWER CHARGER - A charger has two pins for connecting with a battery therebetween, and an apparatus and method are proposed to determine to wake up or turn off the charger according to a voltage or a current detected from the two pins, to reduce the standby power consumption of the charger. | 01-20-2011 |
20110012555 | CHARGING DEVICE AND CONNECTION ELEMENT - A charging device is described that includes a charging device base having a plurality of first connection element interfaces and a plurality of connection elements, each connection element a second connection element interface and being removably coupled with the charging device base by a coupling of its second connection element interface with a first connection element interface. At least one connection element of the plurality of connection elements includes a speaker for outputting an audio signal supplied to the connection element or includes a battery compartment for charging a battery. | 01-20-2011 |
20110018493 | Charger System and Method - Systems and methods of providing power through a Universal Serial Bus connector are provided. A charging system comprises an interface configured to receive power, a power converter coupled to the power source interface, the power converter configured to use the received power to generate power output, and a charging controller configured to control an amount of power provided at the USB connector on the power lines derived from the power output, and configured to generate an identification signal on the USB connector's two data lines, the identification signal usable to indicate the charger is not subject to standard USB power limitations, the identification signal provided through the use of a resistance between the D+ and D− data lines. | 01-27-2011 |
20110025259 | BATTERY CHARGER - The battery charger has a case | 02-03-2011 |
20110025260 | CHARGER FOR VEHICLE USE - This invention relates to an improved charger for vehicle use including an plug of cigarette lighter; a first power cord with one end electrically connected to the plug of cigarette lighter; a transformer that is electrically connected to another end of the first power cord; a second power cord with one end connected to the transformer and has an insertion terminal at another end; and a connection unit with insertion hole at one end to be electrically connected to the insertion terminal of the second power cord, and another end of the connection unit is configured with an insertion part which can easily and conveniently work with various prior-specified power adapter of portable electronic devices. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025261 | 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. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025262 | Multifunctional Charger System and Method - 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. | 02-03-2011 |
20110037427 | Plug And Play Battery System - The present invention provides an energy storage device for spacecraft application. The energy storage device includes an energy storage component including a plurality of cells. Each cell has a minimum shelf life. The energy storage device also includes a first interface to an external power source configured for charging of the energy storage component, a second interface to a spacecraft for outputting power from the energy storage component and a third interface for communicating to spacecraft. The energy storage device further includes a charge controller operatively coupled with the energy storage component and the first, second and third interface. The charge controller includes an internal power supply configured to provide power for the charge controller. The charge controller also includes a microprocessor incorporating a firmware to accommodate a system configuration of the energy storage component. | 02-17-2011 |
20110037428 | CONNECTION APPARATUS - A connection apparatus to which an electronic device having a rechargeable power unit and capable of charging the rechargeable power unit in plural charge modes, can be connected, the connection apparatus including; a connector to which the electronic device can be connected and to which are connected an electric signal line used for exchanging electric signals with the electronic device and a power supply line used for charging the rechargeable power unit in the plural charge modes; and a signal output module for delivering to the connector a simulated reconnection signal for causing the electronic device to detect a temporary interruption of an electrical connection between the electronic device and the connector and a subsequent restoration of the temporarily interrupted electrical connection after a prescribed time interval, and a charge mode selection signal which the electronic device refers to, after having received the simulated reconnection signal, in selecting one of the charge modes. | 02-17-2011 |
20110043161 | Electric wheels - Our invention is focus on the fields of ecology and terrestrial transportation. The goal is to reduce the use of no-renewable fuels, as well as to reduce pollution consequences (the ecological impact). | 02-24-2011 |
20110043162 | CHARGER AND PORTABLE DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A charger for a portable device includes a USB detector connected to a data pin to detect the effective resistance on the data pin before a USB transceiver is enabled, to identify USB or adapter plug in and control a charging current for a battery accordingly. | 02-24-2011 |
20110050161 | BATTERY CHARGER WITH RETRACTABLE CONTACTS - A battery charger includes a bottom case comprising a bottom surface. A cover is attached on the case defining a curved groove and two openings. A seat is fixed on the bottom surface and comprises a first inclined surface inclined relative to the bottom surface. A slider is slidably arranged in the case and comprises two spring contacts aligned with the two openings, respectively. The slider is slidable to a position where the spring contacts protrude out of the two openings. The driving member is arranged in the bottom case and includes a post protruding out of the curved groove. A mating member comprises a second inclined surface inclined relative to the bottom surface engaging the first inclined surface. A first means is for allowing the mating member to slidably connect the mating member to the driving member and allowing the mating member to rotate together with the driving member. | 03-03-2011 |
20110050162 | Fabric Power Panel Insert - A fabric power panel insert for brief cases, backpacks and other luggage embedding a controller, battery pack, AC adapter, retractable power cord, a computer connector cord, 5 volt USB port and wires with connectors linking components. The fabric power pack provides a power system that enables the user to recharge both the mobile device batteries and the backup battery pack at the same time with one retractable power cord and AC adapter and then use the backup battery pack to provide reserve power for those mobile devices when the mobile device batteries lose their power. All of the components are embedded in the panel within fabric pockets that hold each component in a specific location with elastic straps and fabric tie downs. The panel is then inserted into the case and secured by hook and loop straps to hold it in the case. | 03-03-2011 |
20110050163 | BATTERY CHARGING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CHARGING THEREOF - The present invention is adapted for the field of power supply and provides a battery charging device and a method for controlling charging thereof, including: a charging circuit which has a charging current setting terminal for charging the battery according to charging current of the charging current setting terminal; a charging current control circuit which is connected with the charging current setting terminal and adjusts the charging current gradually according to equivalent resistance in the charging current control circuit; a general register circuit which is connected to the charging current control circuit and to control the equivalent resistance by setting value of a general register. In the present invention, a plurality of switching tubes and resistances are integrated into the charging current control circuit. The switching tubes is switched on or off by setting the value of the general register, thereby adjusting the existing charging current gradually and causing the voltage of the charging power source to descend/ascend smoothly. This provides a solution to the problem of equipment instability caused by the voltage fluctuation in the adjustment process of charging current in the existing technology. | 03-03-2011 |
20110057604 | Method and system for distinguishing between charging ports - Disclosed is a method for use by a device to distinguish between a Charging Downstream Port (“CDP”) and a Dedicated Charging Port (“DCP”). The method comprises detecting that the device is attached to a charging port, and determining whether the charging port is the CDP or the DCP without causing a host coupled to the CDP to be able to detect the device if the charging port is the CDP. | 03-10-2011 |
20110057605 | Power Supply System with Power Saving Function and Power Supply Method Thereof - This invention discloses a power supply system and power supply method with a power saving function for a rechargeable battery. The power supply system includes a power adapter and a portable electronic device body. The power adapter has a control pin. The portable electronic device body includes a connector, a charging unit, and an embedded controller. The embedded controller is used for detecting a capacity state of the rechargeable battery and whether the rechargeable battery is connected with the connector to determine whether the rechargeable battery needs to be charged. When the rechargeable battery does not need to be charged, the embedded controller controls the power adapter to output a first voltage via the control pin. When the rechargeable battery needs to be charged, the embedded controller controls the power adapter to output a second voltage via the control pin. The first voltage is lower than the second voltage. | 03-10-2011 |
20110062915 | BATTERY CELL VOLTAGE BALANCING DEVICE - Disclosed herein is a battery cell voltage balancing device for connecting two or more battery cells to one another in parallel so as to minimize a voltage difference between the respective battery cells, the battery cell voltage balancing device including an insulative main body having partitions, between which the two or more battery cells are mounted, respectively, configured in a structure in which the partitions are open upward, terminal connection parts disposed at opposite ends of the insulative main body for connecting cathodes and anodes of the battery cells mounted at the insulative main body to cathodes and anodes of neighboring battery cells mounted at the insulative main body, and an interval adjustment unit for variably adjusting an interval between the partitions in a state in which the battery cells are mounted between the partitions to achieve secure mounting of the battery cells between the respective partitions and electrical connection of electrode terminals of the respective battery cells to the terminal connection parts. | 03-17-2011 |
20110068733 | Electronic vampire - Even though this patent shows relays being used it is not intended to be this way. Any electronic switch can be used, also, the same is true for the AC/DC (Alternating Current to Direct Current) converter. | 03-24-2011 |
20110068734 | BATTERY MAINTENANCE KIT - A battery maintenance kit for sealed batteries is disclosed that is useful for as servicing sealed 6 volt/12 volt lead acid batteries and optionally determining the state of charge of such a battery. In exemplary embodiment of the invention, the battery maintenance kit is configured as a universal kit for servicing sealed batteries used in a variety of 6 volt/12 volt DC vehicle applications, such as applications for automobiles and trucks, motorcycles, lawn tractors and all terrain vehicles (ATVs). For example, the battery maintenance kit may be equipped with a 6/12 volt DC compact battery charger with a quick disconnect harness. Various termination assemblies may be provided including battery clamps, a cigarette lighter adapter and ring terminals, which enable the battery charger to be used in various applications. The battery maintenance kit may also include a voltmeter, wrenches, a flashlight, battery side mount conversion terminals and a battery post cleaner. In accordance with an important aspect of the invention. The interior of the carrying case is formed with a dedicated compartment for each item in the kit that is segregated from all other compartments. The compartments for some items are form fitting compartments and are thus configured to the shape of the item to be carried. One or more studs is provided in one dedicated compartment for securely carrying the battery clamps. The carrying case allows all of the items to be carried securely in a closed carrying case and transported without movement in the carrying case. | 03-24-2011 |
20110068735 | Systems and Methods of Accurate Control of Battery Pre-charge Current - Systems and methods for accurate control of battery pre-charge current use external charge FET external discharge FET for accurate control of battery pre-charge current. A low V | 03-24-2011 |
20110068736 | POWER CHARGING OF MOBILE DEVICES - A method is provided of charging a mobile device by a charger device, comprising transmitting and receiving a charging current via the Hot Plug Detect (HPD) pin of an HDMI cable connected between the mobile device and the charging device. The HDMI source device (the mobile device) and the HDMI sink device (the charger device) are also provided. | 03-24-2011 |
20110068737 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCED THERMAL RESISTANCE BETWEEN A POWER ELECTRONICS PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND A BASE PLATE - An apparatus includes a base plate including a plurality of depressions, and a power electronics printed circuit board including a plurality traces and a plurality of high voltage components. The plurality of high voltage components is located at a plurality of locations corresponding to the plurality of depressions in the base plate. A plurality of fasteners secures the printed circuit board to the base plate with the plurality of high voltage components received at the corresponding plurality of depressions. A thermally conductive and electrically isolating interface between the base plate and the printed circuit board is made of a gap filler material conforming to the base plate and to the plurality of depressions in the base plate, and conforming to the printed circuit board and to the plurality of high voltage components. | 03-24-2011 |
20110074340 | Portable electronic device charging module with changeable plug connector - A portable electronic device charging module with changeable plug connector includes a charging module; a charging port connected to one end of the charging module for electrically connecting to an electronic device for conducting electric energy from the electronic device to the charging module, so that the electric energy is stored in the charging module; and a plug connector fitting seat connected to the other end of the charging module for at least one changeable plug connector to connect thereto. When the changeable plug connector is connected to the plug connector fitting seat by sliding in a sliding-fit direction defined by a pair of sliding-fit sections on the plug connector fitting seat, the charging module can supply power to or charge a mobile electronic product via the plug connector fitting seat and the changeable plug connector, to which the mobile electronic product is connected. | 03-31-2011 |
20110080136 | Power adaptor with backup battery charging function for portable computer - A power adaptor for a portable computer includes housing, a first cord, a second cord, a power conversion circuit and a charging outlet. The first and second cords each extends from the housing. The first cord has a first connector for connection with an external power source while the second cord has a second connector for connection with a portable computer. The power conversion circuit is located inside the housing and has one end connected to the first cord and the other end to the second cord for conversing AC power from the external power source into DC power for the portable computer. The charging circuit located in the housing is connected to the power conversion circuit for charging a backup battery of the portable computer. The charging outlet is mounted on the housing and linked to the charging circuit for connection with the backup battery. | 04-07-2011 |
20110084649 | POWER CHARGING DEVICE WITH CHARGE SATURATION DISCONNECTOR THROUGH ELECTROMAGNETIC FORCE RELEASE - A power charging device with charge saturation disconnector through electromagnetic force release is formed by charging power supply, charging control device, magnetic actuator conductive device, power excitation windings, rechargeable discharge device, and various detection devices optioned as need for detection the charge situation of the rechargeable discharge device. | 04-14-2011 |
20110084650 | BATTERY CHARGER - A battery charger is provided. The charger includes an AC input for connection to a source of AC power and a plurality of DC outputs each being connectable to a battery bank. A user interface is provided for inputting battery information including battery voltage and battery type for each DC output. A main controller is in communication with the user interface and receives the battery information from the user interface. The main controller uses the battery information to provide independent charging instructions for each DC output. At least one power module is in communication with the main controller and receives the charging instructions from the main controller. The power module is configured to convert the AC power from the AC input to DC power and is selectively connectable with each of the plurality DC outputs. The power module is configured such that the charging instructions from the main controller direct the power module as to which DC output to connect and a charge voltage and a charge amps to be provided by the power module to that DC output. | 04-14-2011 |
20110084651 | Charging station - A charging station for charging an electrical device, such as a cellular phone, has a housing, an electrical power plug mounted on a rear portion of the housing which is receivable by a wall mounted electrical power receptacle, an electrical power outlet mounted on a lateral side of the housing, and a universal serial bus (USB) connector mounted on a front face of the housing. A cradle is formed in an upper portion of the housing for supporting an electrical device being charged by the charging station. | 04-14-2011 |
20110089890 | CHARGER FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A charger is configured for charging a battery. The battery includes a group of contacting portions. The charger includes a first base, a second base rotatably assembled to the first base, and two latching elements. Each of the latching elements includes a housing defining a cavity and fixed on the first base, a resilient element received in the cavity, a block, and a metal sheet fixed in the cavity. The resilient element elastically resists the block. A latching portion extends from the metal sheet and faces the block; the latching portion and the block sandwiches the group of the contacting portions. The present disclosure further discloses an electronic device using the battery. | 04-21-2011 |
20110089891 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a charging station and a main unit. The charging station has a first electrode and a second electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode form an angle therebetween, and the main unit has a third electrode and a fourth electrode. When the main unit is connected to the charging station, the main unit firstly contacts the second electrode with the fourth electrode, and then contacts the first electrode with the third electrode, so as to be recharged by the charging station. | 04-21-2011 |
20110089892 | CHARGING/DISCHARGING DEVICE HAVING CONCEALED UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS PLUG(S) - A charging/discharging device having at least one concealed universal serial bus (USB) plug has a housing having at least one plug hoe, and at least one retractable plug assembly mounted in the housing. Each of the at least one retractable plug assembly has a slidable second circuit board, a resilient element pushing the second circuit board toward a corresponding one of the plug hole of the housing, a USB plug mounted on the second circuit board and corresponding to the corresponding plug hole of the housing, and a locker mounted through and selectively engaging the second circuit board to prevent the second circuit board from sliding when the USB plug is stored in or protrudes out of the housing. Therefore, since the USB plug is able to be concealed in the housing, the USB plug is not damaged. | 04-21-2011 |
20110089893 | System and Method of Charging a Battery Using a Switching Regulator - In one embodiment the present invention includes a system and method of charging a battery using a switching regulator. In one embodiment, a switching regulator receives an input voltage and input current. The output of the switching regulator is coupled to a battery to be charged. The switching regulator provides a current into the battery that is larger than the current into the switching regulator. As the voltage on the battery increases, the current provided by the switching regulator is reduced. The present invention may be implemented using either analog or digital techniques for reducing the current into the battery as the battery voltage increases. | 04-21-2011 |
20110095722 | MOBILE TERMINAL AND CHARGE CURRENT SETTING METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed are a mobile terminal capable of effectively discriminating a mobile terminal charger so as to set an appropriate charge current, and a method for charging a charge current thereof. To this end, when a charger (e.g., Travel Adaptor (TA)) is inserted via a cable, a short-circuited state of a data pin of the charger is checked such that a route is switched to form a closed loop defined by data pins and provided with predetermined power when the data pin of the charger is in the short-circuited state, and the voltage applied to the formed closed loop is compared with a predetermined reference value, thereby determining a type of the charger. Therefore, when various types of chargers are inserted in the mobile terminal via a cable, the corresponding type of charger is determined so as to set an appropriate charge current, resulting in ensuring a fast charging operation and minimizing damage on the charger. | 04-28-2011 |
20110101911 | Battery Charger With Charge Abnormality Checking Function - A battery charger has an abnormal condition checking function for checking unintentional or accidental charging of a secondary battery. A charge circuit charges the battery when a switching element interposed between a power source and the battery is turned on. Current which may flow in the charge circuit is detected when the battery is not to be charged by turning the switching element on. When the current is detected in such a condition, an abnormality signal is produced to cause the charge circuit to be disabled. | 05-05-2011 |
20110101912 | BATTERY CHARGERS - A battery charger includes telephone handset and a connector for connecting with a cellular phone. A sound signal can be transmitted between the telephone handset and the cellular phone via the connector. | 05-05-2011 |
20110101913 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND POWER SOURCE CONTROL DEVICE - An electronic device including a first body having a first battery; and a second body having a second battery, the second body being configured to be electrically connected to the first body and separatable from the first body; the first body including: receiving a request for charge of battery from the first body or the second body; retrieving a remaining amount of battery inside the first body and the second body; comparing the battery of the first body and the battery of the second battery on the basis of the retrieved remaining amount of battery; carrying out a charging process for the requested battery indicated by the received request in case that a power source including the not-requested battery satisfies a predetermined requirement as a result of the comparing. | 05-05-2011 |
20110101914 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE SUITABLE FOR BIOIMPLANTATION - The present application discloses an integrated circuit comprising a circuit portion ( | 05-05-2011 |
20110115426 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR BATTERY CHARGE MAINTENANCE IN A POWER SYSTEM WITH MAIN AC GENERATOR CONTROL - An electrical power system may comprise an AC generator and a generator control unit (GCU) for varying AC output voltage of the AC generator. A DC bus may be connected to the AC generator via a Transformer Rectifier Unit (TRU) so that DC voltage on the DC bus is directly proportional to the AC output voltage. A battery may be connected directly to the DC bus. A control loop may be connected to receive battery current information and provide control signals to vary the AC output voltage so that battery charge may be maintained without battery damage. | 05-19-2011 |
20110115427 | ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE - In an energy storage device, a charging circuit is electrically coupled to the energy storage section. A first comparator is electrically coupled to an energy storage section, and its output is inverted when voltage Vc of the energy storage section reaches first predetermined voltage Vc | 05-19-2011 |
20110115428 | Method and apparatus for charging - A charge apparatus and a method thereof are provided. A charge apparatus includes a charge management unit configured to gradually amplify and transfer a supply current to correspond with a reference current value when an electric current is supplied; and a power charging unit configured to accumulate the transferred current. | 05-19-2011 |
20110121776 | Notebook Computer Charging Systems - In one embodiment, a support tray that may be used in a notebook computer charging system includes a body adapted to support a power adapter, and a platform extending out from the body, the platform being adapted to support a notebook computer. | 05-26-2011 |
20110127948 | CHARGING SOCKET - A charging socket has a base and a holding body covering the base. The holding body has an opening receiving recess, and a first holding plate. A gear element has a ring-like body mounted in the base. The ring-like body has gear teeth at an outer periphery thereof, and a connecting portion connected with the base by a connecting spring for forcing the ring-like body to rotate. A swingable arm pivoted to the base has a ratchet tooth engaged with the gear teeth for stopping the ring-like body from being pulled by the connecting spring to rotate. A movable element has a basic plate slidably received in the receiving recess, and a second holding plate. A side of the basic plate is connected with a rack parallel to a sliding direction of the movable element and is lower than a bottom of the basic plate, engaging with the gear teeth. | 06-02-2011 |
20110127949 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a battery, a detection module, a setting module, and a charging module. The battery is configured to be chargeable by power from an external power supply. The detection module is configured to detect whether the battery is in a first charging state or a second charging state, a capacity of the second charging state is lower than the first charging state. The setting module is configured to set a charging end capacity of the second charging state, after passing of a preset period since the detection module detects that the battery is in the first charging state. The charging module is configured to charge the battery up to a capacity indicated by the charging end capacity. | 06-02-2011 |
20110127950 | Systems and Methods for Charging a Chargeable USB Device - Systems and methods are provided for charging a USB device. A USB connector may be used to couple the system to a USB port on the USB device, the USB connector including a bus voltage (Vbus) connector, a positive data (D+) connector, and a negative data (D−) connector. Charger circuitry may be used to receive a source voltage and convert the source voltage into the bus voltage (Vbus), wherein the bus voltage (Vbus) is used to charge the USB device. Presence detect circuitry may be used to compare a first voltage present on the D+ connector with a second voltage present on the D− connector in order to detect when the USB connector is coupled to the USB port of the USB device. | 06-02-2011 |
20110133690 | Cell Management System - A powered system has a charging system and a controller arrangement. The charging system is capable of recharging the multi-cell power supply for the system and the controller arrangement enables selection between alternative modes of operation of the system. The charging system is arranged to operate in different regimes in which a target charging voltage across one or more cells or batteries is set to a different level dependent upon the selected mode of operation. There is provided a mode for optimising the battery management for maximum range or, alternatively, a mode for extending charge and discharge cycle life of the multi-cell power supply. There is also a storage mode where the target voltage is set to a minimum value. | 06-09-2011 |
20110140651 | RECHARGEABLE LEAD-ACID BATTERY COVER - A rechargeable lead-acid battery cover has a casing, two power outlet line through-holes, a circuit board and a charging assembly seat. The casing is provided with a holding space, and the power outlet line through-holes are set at one side of the holding space for penetration of anode and cathode leads, and also for electrical connection with the positive/negative contacts of the lead-acid battery. The circuit board is assembled into the casing's holding space, and connected to the positive and negative contacts through anode and cathode supply lines. A charging assembly seat is set on the circuit board and also electrically connected with anode and cathode supply lines, while the charging assembly seat is connected with a charging power source, and the lead-acid battery is charged through anode and cathode supply lines. The lead-acid battery can be protected and the charging function can be guaranteed. | 06-16-2011 |
20110140652 | Charging Apparatus for Electronic Devices - The present invention provides a smart charging apparatus that mediates an electronic transaction between the Portable Electronic Device (PED) and a gadget and allows PED recognition by the gadget and also provides a provision for opting between a data transfer mode or a charging mode, wherein a PED can be charged at active, standby or sleep mode of the gadget. | 06-16-2011 |
20110148348 | CHARGING CIRCUIT - A charging circuit used to identify a power source connected to a potable electronic device includes a connector, an identifying circuit, and a central processing unit. The connector includes a voltage bus contact, a ground contact, a positive data contact and a negative data contact. The identifying circuit is connected to the positive data contact or the negative data contact to identify the power source and generates a configuration signal. The central processing unit receives the configuration signal and operates a corresponding charging mode. | 06-23-2011 |
20110156635 | REFLECTED ENERGY MANAGEMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RESONANCE POWER TRANSMISSION - Provided is a reflected energy management apparatus for resonance power transmission. The reflected energy management apparatus for resonance power transmission may include a source resonator configured to transmit a power to a target resonator, and a reflected power management unit configured to: detect a reflected wave corresponding to the power transmitted to the target resonator, and to generate a power using the detected reflected wave. | 06-30-2011 |
20110163712 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery includes a battery case configured subject to the configuration of a conventional 9V or 1.5V battery and a battery body and a battery charger mounted in the battery case. The battery charger controls the battery body for charging and voltage output, and provides a USB socket as charging interface and positive and negative electrodes as discharging interface. Thus, the secondary battery is connectable to a USB plug of a cell phone battery charger or computer for charging, and can be installed in an electric product like a conventional battery cell to provide DC power to the electric product. Under the provision of current detection function and voltage adjusting function, the 1.5V secondary battery can be connected in series or in parallel with one or a number of micro resistor-provided virtual batteries to output a voltage subject to its linking arrangement. | 07-07-2011 |
20110175566 | CHARGE APPARATUS AND METHOD USING THE SAME - A charge apparatus used to regulate the power outputted by a power supply to charge a battery includes a voltage regulating module, a protection circuit, a timing module and a switch control module. The voltage regulating module is configured to connect the power supply to the battery and regulate electrical energy outputted from the power supply to charge the battery. The protection circuit detects a voltage of the battery and generates a triggering signal when the voltage of the battery reaches a preset voltage. The timing module receives the triggering signal to begin a timing process. The switch control module controls the voltage regulating module to stop charging the battery when the timing process ends. | 07-21-2011 |
20110181236 | CHARGER - Disclosed is a charger including a first rectifying portion that rectifies an alternating power and outputs the rectified power to a neutral point of a 3-phase motor; a second rectifying portion/inverter that charges output power of the first rectifying portion in a high-voltage battery in a charging mode and drives the 3-phase motor by switching the charged power of the high-voltage battery in a drive mode; a high-voltage charging controller that controls the first rectifying portion and second rectifying portion/inverter so as to charge the high-voltage battery in the charging mode; and a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) that controls the second rectifying portion/inverter so as to drive the 3-phase motor in the drive mode, and controls the high-voltage charging controller so as to charge the high-voltage battery in the charging mode. | 07-28-2011 |
20110187313 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING CAPACITY AND CHARGE/DISCHARGE STATE OF BATTERY IN PORTABLE DEVICE - An apparatus and method for displaying battery capacity and a charge/discharge state of a portable device are provided. The apparatus includes a charge Integrated Circuit (IC) for providing current to recharge the battery using an external charge power source, a sensing resistance interposed between the battery and the charge IC, a switch connected to the sensing resistance in parallel and opened to flow the current to the sensing resistance when a capacity of the battery is measured, and a controller for determining the capacity of the battery using voltage values at both ends of the sensing resistance measured when the switch is opened. | 08-04-2011 |
20110187314 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REDUCING TIME TO CHARGE BATTERY IN PORTABLE DEVICE - A portable apparatus and a method for receiving power through a rechargeable battery to reduce a period of time for battery charge are provided. The apparatus includes a charge circuit for supplying current to the rechargeable battery to charge the rechargeable battery, a comparator for comparing a voltage of the rechargeable battery with a threshold voltage, and a controller for changing from a sleep mode to a suspend mode according to a comparison result of the comparator, for monitoring the current flowing into the rechargeable battery at the charge circuit in the suspend mode, and for determining whether the charge of the rechargeable battery is completed according to the current flowing into the rechargeable battery. | 08-04-2011 |
20110187315 | ENERGY-SAVING POWER ADAPTER/CHARGER - An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a power device for an electronic device, such as a charger for a portable rechargeable device and/or an AC adapter. The power device includes switching circuitry for de-powering at least a portion of the power device. | 08-04-2011 |
20110187316 | MULTI-VOLTAGE MULTI-BATTERY POWER MANAGEMENT UNIT - A system and method for implementing a multi-voltage multi-battery power management integrated circuit. Various aspects of the present invention provide a power management integrated circuit. The power management IC may comprise a first regulator module that receives a first battery power signal from a first battery characterized by a first battery voltage and outputs a first regulated power signal, based at least in part on the first battery power signal. The power management IC may also comprise a second regulator module that receives a second battery power signal from a second battery characterized by a second battery voltage and outputs a second regulated power signal, based at least in part on the second battery power signal. The second battery voltage may, for example, be substantially different than the first battery voltage. The power first and second regulated power signals may, for example, correspond to substantially different power supply voltages. | 08-04-2011 |
20110204844 | TWO-WAY BATTER CHARGER AND USE METHOD - Bidirectional battery charger having a Power Supply ( | 08-25-2011 |
20110210695 | CHARGING APPARATUS, PROGRAM - A charging apparatus includes: a charging circuit configured to charge a secondary battery; and a control circuit configured to control an operation of the charging circuit, the control circuit including a control unit configured to control the charging circuit so that the secondary battery is charged with a constant current until a time when a battery voltage of the secondary battery goes to a first voltage, control the charging circuit so that the secondary battery is charged with a current smaller than the constant current when the battery voltage goes to the first voltage, and control the charging circuit so that the secondary battery is charged with a constant voltage when the battery voltage goes to a second voltage higher than the first voltage. | 09-01-2011 |
20110215753 | BEARING HOUSING COVER FOR A CHARGING DEVICE - A bearing housing cover for a bearing housing of a charging device is presented. The housing cover is formed of metal by a mechanisms of at least one of internal high-pressure forming (IHU), deep-drawing, forging and roller burnishing. | 09-08-2011 |
20110215754 | BATTERY CHARGER - In a battery charger, the rectifier includes rectifying elements provided for respective three phases. The rectifier supplies, for the respective phases, currents for rectifying three-phase AC voltages so as to charge a battery. A voltage detector detects whether or not the battery is charged. Switching units are provided for the respective rectifying elements, and rectify the AC voltages to charge the battery in the off-state. Switch controllers output gate signals in accordance with a timing of zero-cross detection upon receiving a detection signal indicating that all the gate signals for turning on and off the respective switching units for the respective phases are supplied in the order of the phases. On the other hand, upon receiving a detection signal indicating that all the gate signals for the respective phases are not supplied in the order of the phases, the switch controllers output gate signals to the corresponding switching units in synchronization with the detection signal so as to enter the shorting state. | 09-08-2011 |
20110221386 | SLIDING CONDUCTOR TRANSMISSION CABLE - Methods and devices for connecting a current source to a target storage device via a transmission cable extendable and/or retractable via a conduit that may be repositioned. | 09-15-2011 |
20110227524 | Audio device with power tool battery and external 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. | 09-22-2011 |
20110227525 | Charging Circuit, Method, and System - The invention provides methods, circuits and systems for charging batteries and other storage media including methods steps and apparatus for monitoring one or more parameters such that a charger may be operated in a first mode to deliver charge to the storage medium and/or load, and when at least one of the monitored parameters reaches a selected threshold level, the operation of the charger in the first mode is terminated in favor of operation in a second mode, delivering a different level of charge from the charger. | 09-22-2011 |
20110227526 | BATTERY CHARGING WAREHOUSE - The battery charging warehouse includes a pallet rack and a battery charger. The pallet rack has a plurality of storage locations in each of which a battery is stored. At least one of the storage locations is a charging storage location in which the battery is charged. The battery charger is mounted to an upper part of the charging storage location. The battery charger is movable up and down in the charging storage location and has a charge connector. When the battery charger is moved down in the charging storage location, the charge connector is received by a battery connector of the battery stored in the charging storage location thereby to automatically connect the charge connector to the battery connector. | 09-22-2011 |
20110234151 | PLATFORM WITH POWER BOOST - Disclosed herein are approaches involving using both an adapter and a battery at the same time for powering a computer platform. | 09-29-2011 |
20110234152 | Method and Apparatus for Determining Interaction Mode - An apparatus, comprising a processor, memory including computer program code, the memory and the computer program code configured to, working with the processor, cause the apparatus to perform at least the following: operating in a first interaction mode, receiving, from a charger, charger attribute information, determining a second interaction mode based, at least in part on the charger attribute information, the second interaction mode differing from the first interaction mode, terminating operation of the first interaction mode, and operating in the second interaction mode is disclosed. | 09-29-2011 |
20110234153 | Robotic Lawnmower and Charging and Control Systems Therefor - A charging and control system for a robotic lawnmower, having a circuit loop that includes several wire segments, of which one or more are boundary wire segments that may define or demarcate the boundary of an area within which the lawnmower is permitted to move; a charging voltage signal, for charging the lawnmower's internal battery, and a positioning voltage signal for assisting the lawnmower in determining its current position, are produced respectively by a power supply and a signal generator, which are both provided within the same housing; the two signals are both communicated from this housing over the same wire segments of the circuit loop; a charging station may then be electrically connected to the circuit loop by an end-user so that the charging voltage signal may in use of the system be communicated to the lawnmower when it is docked at the charging station, thus charging the internal battery of the lawnmower. | 09-29-2011 |
20110241605 | BATTERY CHARGER WITH RETRACTABLE CONTACTS - A battery charger includes a housing, at least two contacts, a transmission mechanism, and a driving member. The housing defines a slot and through holes. The at least two contacts are received in the housing and are operable to protrude out of the housing after passing through the through holes. The transmission mechanism is received in the housing and is for driving the at least two contacts to protrude out of the housing. The driving member is received in the housing and partially extends out of the housing after passing through the slot. The driving member is capable of sliding in the slot and activating the transmission mechanism. | 10-06-2011 |
20110241606 | BATTERY CHARGER WITH RETRACTABLE CONTACTS - A battery charger includes a housing, at least two contacts, a transmission mechanism and a driving member. The housing defines a sliding slot and at least two guide holes. The at least two contacts are received in the housing and are operable to protrude out of the housing via the at least two guide holes. The transmission mechanism is received in the housing and is used for driving the at least two contacts to protrude out of the housing. The driving member is received in the housing and partially extends out of the housing after passing through the sliding slot. The driving member is coupled to the transmission mechanism, and is capable of sliding in the sliding slot to activate the transmission mechanism to drive the at least two contacts to protrude out of the housing. | 10-06-2011 |
20110248670 | CHARGING POWER SOURCE APPARATUS - There is provided a charging power source apparatus by which quick charging can be carried out within a required range without imposing a burden on a secondary battery or a charging circuit. The charging power source apparatus is equipped with a plurality of control modes (e.g. normal charging mode and quick charging mode) for operating respectively with a plurality of output characteristics where the magnitudes of output currents being limited are different, and a detecting circuit for detecting a voltage appearing between the output terminals, and is configured such that one of the plurality of control modes is selected based on detection result from the detection circuit to perform an output operation. | 10-13-2011 |
20110254499 | Charge circuit for battery cells - A device for charging a battery system having a number of individual voltage sources situated in a series circuit is provided, which device uses a voltage source and a respective bypass associated with each of the individual voltage sources. A charge current I | 10-20-2011 |
20110254500 | CAR CHARGER - A car charger which has a charge circuit, a shell, an anode conduction section, a cathode conduction section, an operation section, and a connection interface is disclosed. The operation section may selectively collect the anode and cathode conduction sections within a container space of the shell by the manner selected from folding and rotating. Thus, convenience of carrying the car charger may be improved. | 10-20-2011 |
20110254501 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND CHARGING APPARATUS - A portable electronic device including a battery, a direct current (DC) power source, a first device that consumes a first amount of power during operation, a second device that consumes a second amount of power during operation, the second amount of power being more than the first amount of power, a first switch provided in a charging path between the DC power source and the battery, a second switch provided in a path for supplying power from the battery to the second device, and a charging control circuit that controls charging the battery by connecting the first switch when external power is supplied via the DC power source, and control the second switch to be connected and the first switch to be disconnected when the second device is operated during the charging. | 10-20-2011 |
20110254502 | FAULT-TOLERANT BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, CIRCUITS AND METHODS - A fault tolerant battery management system includes redundancy, with applications including electric vehicles. Portions of its circuitry are constituted in distinct fault domains with control, monitoring, and balancing of cells circuitry fault-effect-isolated from the circuitry associated with built-in real-time testing. Built-in tests are orchestrated in fault domains isolated from the functional circuitry being verified. These built-in tests provide test stimulus unique for each cell measurement. Cell balancing is performed in a fault tolerant manner. It takes at least two independent faults, in two mutually distinct fault domains, to negatively affect balancing capability or to interfere with a redundant circuit's ability to operate. The built-in tests allow operation without the requirement for data cross-compare between redundant measuring electronic elements. Testing and balancing functions are interlocked through encoded enabling methodologies and transmit enables on serial buses. The circuitry is divided into mutually fault-isolated modules, each responsible for a subset of the cells. | 10-20-2011 |
20110260678 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPENSATING FOR IMPEDANCE LOSS ASSOCIATED WITH AN EXTERNAL CHARGING UNIT - There is disclosed a charging unit for charging a rechargeable battery on an external mobile device, the charging unit configured to be electrically coupled to the mobile device for electrical communication thereof, the charging unit comprising: a charging circuit comprising a charger, the charger configured to: operate in a first mode to provide a constant pre-defined charge current to the external battery based on an output voltage of the charger; operate in a second mode to provide a constant pre-defined charge voltage to the external battery; switch from the first mode to the second mode when the output voltage of the charger reaches a predefined threshold voltage; and an offset compensator configured for applying an offset voltage to the charger to maintain the charger in the first mode to compensate for impedance loss between the charger and the external battery thereby allowing the external battery voltage to reach the threshold voltage. | 10-27-2011 |
20110260679 | BATTERY APPARATUS AND POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A battery apparatus includes a battery module, a first power port, a second power port, a voltage transformer, and a switch. The first power port is connected to the battery module. The voltage transformer is configured to transform a voltage output of the battery module into a lower voltage output. The switch is connected between the battery module, the second power port, and the voltage transformer. The switch is capable of selectively connecting the battery module to the second power port or the voltage transformer. When the battery module is connected to the second power port, the battery apparatus is used as a battery power source capable of being connected to battery contacts of an external electronic device. When the battery module is connected to the voltage transformer, the battery apparatus is able to charge batteries of external electronic devices. A related power supply system is also provided. | 10-27-2011 |
20110260680 | CIRCUIT AND METHOD OF OPERATION FOR AN ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY - A battery charging circuit comprising: a semiconductor switch having an output connected to a rechargeable battery; a battery charge controller for receiving power from an external source, and supplying output power to a portable device and the input of the semiconductor switch, the current output of the battery charge controller being controllable; and a voltage sensing circuit for: measuring the voltage drop across the battery charge controller; and responding to the voltage drop across the battery charge controller by modulating the semiconductor switch to reduce the quantity of current supplied to the rechargeable battery when the voltage drop is too great; whereby the total power dissipated by the battery charge controller is controlled, the portable device receiving the power it needs to operate and the rechargeable battery receiving any additional available power. | 10-27-2011 |
20110266997 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A power supply system for an electronic device which includes a power source, a docking mechanism configured to dock a first electronic device, a docking connector configured to provide power from the power source to the first electronic device when it is docked to the docking mechanism, and a power output port configured to provide power from the power source to a second electronic device without having the second electronic device docked. | 11-03-2011 |
20110266998 | Battery Charging Method and Device - A method and apparatus for charging a battery is provided. The apparatus includes: a constant current circuit, a constant voltage circuit and a control circuit. The control circuit is adapted to control the constant current circuit to perform constant current charging to the battery; after a battery voltage during the constant current charging reaches a preset charging limited voltage, control the constant voltage circuit to perform constant voltage charging to the battery; after a charging current during the constant voltage charging becomes smaller than or equal to a predetermined threshold, control the battery to be charged by pulse charging until an open circuit voltage of the battery is larger than or equal to a preset voltage threshold. | 11-03-2011 |
20110266999 | Remote Control For Fluid Dispensing Device with a Rechargeable Power Source - Disclosed are systems methods and devices, including a system that includes a dispensing unit to dispense therapeutic fluid and a remote control ( | 11-03-2011 |
20110267000 | BATTERY CHARGING APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND CHARGING METHOD - According to one embodiment, a charging method of a charging apparatus includes a protector for stopping charging of a battery when a first voltage value of the battery exceeds a threshold value, the method includes, measuring a second voltage value of the battery, before the battery is charged, calculating an impedance value of the battery, before the battery is charged, calculating, based on the second voltage value, the impedance value, and the threshold value, an overvoltage protection current value when charging of the battery is stopped by the protector, supplying charging power having the first charging current value based on a maximum allowable current value which is set for the battery when the charging is not stopped by the protector, and supplying charging power having a second charging current value based on the overvoltage protection current value when the charging is stopped by the protector. | 11-03-2011 |
20110267001 | CHARGING METHOD AND CHARGER FOR NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY - In a charging method for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery which includes a positive electrode including a lithium-containing composite oxide as an active material, a negative electrode including an alloy-formable negative electrode active material, and a non-aqueous electrolyte, a voltage of the secondary battery is detected. When the detected value is smaller than a predetermined voltage x, charging is performed at a comparatively small current value B. When the detected value is equal to or greater than the predetermined voltage x and smaller than a predetermined voltage z, charging is performed at a comparatively great current value A. When the detected value is equal to or greater than the predetermined voltage z and smaller than a predetermined voltage y, charging is performed at a comparatively small current value C. When the detected value is greater than the predetermined voltage y, constant-voltage charging is performed or charging is terminated. Here, x11-03-2011 | |
20110273137 | PROTECTION CIRCUIT, BATTERY PACK AND CHARGING SYSTEM - A protection circuit having: a connecting terminal for receiving a voltage for charging a rechargeable battery; a switching element interposed between the connecting terminal and the rechargeable battery; a temperature fuse for blocking a conductive path between the connecting terminal and the switching element; a heater for melting the temperature fuse; a voltage detection unit for detecting a voltage relating to the conductive path; a first abnormality detection unit for detecting occurrence of a first abnormality that is pre-set as a recoverable abnormality; a second abnormality detection unit for detecting occurrence of a second abnormality that is pre-set as an abnormality on the basis of which the temperature fuse should be melted; a protection control unit for turning OFF the switching element when the first abnormality is detected by the first abnormality detection unit; and a heater control unit for executing a temperature fuse melting process of applying the voltage of the conductive path to the heater when the second abnormality is detected by the second abnormality detection unit and the voltage detected by the voltage detection unit is not less than a predetermined threshold voltage. | 11-10-2011 |
20110279078 | Charging circuit and method, electronic device, and power supply unit - A charging circuit configured to charge a rechargeable battery includes an input unit configured to support forms of connection to an external power supply and to receive electric power supplied from the external power supply; a charge unit configured to supply the rechargeable battery with the electric power supplied from the input unit; a detection unit configured to detect the charge level of the rechargeable battery; and a charge control unit configured to control the charge unit so as to prevent the rechargeable battery from being supplied with the electric power supplied from the input unit supplied with the electric power from the external power supply through one of the forms of connection to the external power supply, in response to the charge level detected by the detection unit exceeding a threshold corresponding to the one of the forms of connection. | 11-17-2011 |
20110279079 | Battery Charger Circuit and Control Schemes - Described is a battery charger circuit for charging a battery. The battery charger circuit comprises a control element having a first input configured to receive an input from a reference source, a second input configured to receive an input from the battery and an output, said control element having an output current response characteristic which varies with respect to the battery input such that said control element implements a saturating function that causes the charging current of the battery to automatically transition between a constant current operating mode and a constant voltage operating mode or a constant voltage operating mode to a constant current operating mode. | 11-17-2011 |
20110279080 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL CHARGER SYSTEM AND METHOD - 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. | 11-17-2011 |
20110285343 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CHARGING METHOD THEREOF - An electronic device for charging a rechargeable device is provided. The electronic device includes a power-supply-cutoff system and a detecting circuit, which is electrically connected with the power-supply-cutoff system. The detecting circuit controls the power-supply-cutoff system to supply the electrical power to the rechargeable device when the detecting circuit detects the incomplete charging of the rechargeable device. | 11-24-2011 |
20110285344 | CHARGE DEVICE - A charge device includes a charge unit and a voltage detecting circuit. In an operation mode, the charge unit adjusts an output current according to an input voltage to charge a rechargeable device. The voltage detecting circuit generates a feedback voltage according to the value of the output current. In addition, the charge unit further determines an output voltage across the rechargeable device according to the feedback voltage and reduces the output current when the output voltage is less than a first predetermined voltage. | 11-24-2011 |
20110285345 | METHOD OF RECEIVING CHARGE, METHOD OF CONTROLLING CHARGE, CHARGE CONTROL UNIT AND CHARGING EQUIPMENT - Charging equipment and a charge control unit are provided, in which a plurality of devices mounted with battery can be simultaneously charged by the single charging equipment. Further, a method of controlling charge and a method of receiving charge are also provided. The charging equipment supplies electric power to the battery for charging, comprising a power output part which outputs DC power used for charging, a plurality of user operation units which can be connected with a vehicle equipped with a battery as a device mounted with battery, and the charge control unit which controls a power supply from the power output part to the user operation unit. Herein, the charge control unit distributes the electric power outputted from the power output part to supply the distributed power to the user operation unit connected with the vehicle. | 11-24-2011 |
20110285346 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL CHARGER SYSTEM AND METHOD - 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. | 11-24-2011 |
20110291611 | INTELLIGENT BATTERY POWERED CHARGING SYSTEM - A charger for providing power to an electronic device from an AC source, incorporating a battery to provide back-up power when no AC source is available. The charger uses a first voltage converter with a smoothing characteristic such that there are periods during each AC cycle, during which the first DC voltage falls substantially from its maximum value, and a second voltage converter, outputting power at a second DC voltage to the electronic device. A battery comprising at least one cell is connected at the output of the first converter such that current can be received by the battery from the first converter and supplied by the battery to the second converter. A controller is used, configured to charge the battery from the first converter, or to supply current from the battery to the second converter for output to the device, during different parts of the AC cycle. | 12-01-2011 |
20110291612 | CHARGING CONNECTOR AND CHARGING CABLE UNIT - A vehicle and a power source are connected to each other at the time of charging by a charging cable including a signal line for transmitting a pilot signal for communication of information and a power line for transmitting electric power. The pilot signal has voltage changeable between a high level and a low level having a lower potential than the high level. The charging connector is provided with a power terminal to be supplied with the electric power from the power line, a signal terminal receiving the pilot signal transmitted from the signal line, and a light emitting diode having one end coupled to a signal of the signal line and the other end coupled to a node of a higher potential than the low level, with the forward direction thereof from the other end to the one end. | 12-01-2011 |
20110298416 | CLOCK SIGNAL GENERATOR - A clock signal generator comprising an input pin for receiving an oscillating signal and an output pin for providing a clock signal. The clock signal generator also comprises a frequency divider connected between the input pin and the output pin. The frequency divider having a plurality of frequency division factors associated therewith, wherein, in use, the frequency divider is configured to apply one of the plurality of frequency division factors as an in-use frequency division factor to the oscillating signal in order to generate the clock signal. The clock signal generator further comprising a controller configured to periodically replace the in-use frequency division factor with another of the plurality of frequency division factors. | 12-08-2011 |
20110298417 | METHODOLOGY FOR CHARGING BATTERIES SAFELY - An apparatus and method for identifying a presence of a short circuit in a battery pack. A fault-detection apparatus for a charging system that rapidly charges a collection of interconnected lithium ion battery cells, the safety system includes a data-acquisition system for receiving a set of data parameters from the collection while the charging system is actively charging the collection; a monitoring system evaluating the set of data parameters to identify a set of anomalous conditions; and a controller comparing the set of anomalous conditions against a set of predetermined profiles indicative of an internal short in one or more cells of the collection, the controller establishing an internal-short state for the collection when the comparing has a predetermined relationship to the set of predetermined profiles. | 12-08-2011 |
20110304297 | Charging apparatus - A charging apparatus for electrical connection with a charging supply for charging a battery module, the charging apparatus including a coolant pipe, the coolant pipe providing a passage for a cooling medium and surrounding a space for accommodating the battery module; a charging terminal for electrically connecting with the charging power supply; and a chiller connected with the coolant pipe, the chiller being configured to circulate and cool the cooling medium. | 12-15-2011 |
20110304298 | BATTERY CHARGING USING MULTIPLE CHARGERS - Systems and methods providing improved battery charging using systems comprising multiple chargers are generally described. In some embodiments, the chargers can communicate with each other. In some embodiments, a battery management unit (BMU) can be used to communicate with at least one of the chargers, and, in some cases, all of the chargers. The system can be configured such that the charging load can be distributed among multiple chargers, or to a single charger, depending on the amount of charging power required at a given time. The system can also be configured to alternate which charger(s) handle the charging load over a period of time. For example, when only a single charger is needed to handle the total charging load, the system can be configured such that the load is handled by a first charger over a first period of time, a second charger of a second period of time, etc. The charging load distribution scheme can be based at least in part upon one or more commands transmitted between two chargers and/or between a charger and the BMU. | 12-15-2011 |
20110304299 | SYSTEM OF CHARGING BATTERY PACK AND METHOD THEREOF - A system and method of charging a battery pack in a state in which a battery management unit (BMU) is stably woken up. In one embodiment, the system of charging a battery pack includes a battery including at least one battery cell, a connector electrically connected to the battery and a battery management unit electrically connected to the battery and to the connector, the battery management unit to control charging and discharging operations of the battery, wherein the connector includes an auxiliary power supply terminal to provide a path of supplying auxiliary power to the battery management unit when a total voltage of the battery is less than a wake-up voltage of the battery management unit. | 12-15-2011 |
20110309789 | CHARGER WITH DATA STORAGE - A particular charger configured to be electrically coupled and communicatively coupled to a particular portable electronic device is described. The particular charger includes an AC/DC converter, a controller, a charger memory, a charger cable, and an authentication module. The controller provides a means for processing the data from the particular portable electronic device memory by synchronizing the device memory with the charger memory. The illustrative portable electronic device is a wireless handset. | 12-22-2011 |
20110316473 | Charging Device for Alkaline Battery - A charging device includes a hand-operated generating circuit, a steady-state voltage circuit electrically connected with the hand-operated generating circuit, a pulse charging circuit electrically connected with the steady-state voltage circuit, a voltage detection circuit electrically connected with the pulse charging circuit, a discharging voltage limiting circuit electrically connected with the pulse charging circuit, a load circuit electrically connected with the discharging voltage limiting circuit and a charging selection circuit electrically connected between the steady-state voltage circuit and the pulse charging circuit. Thus, the charging device can be used to charge an alkaline battery or a common chargeable battery. In addition, the alkaline battery can be replaced when it fails without having to replace the charging device. | 12-29-2011 |
20110316474 | CHARGING APPARATUS FOR MOBILE BODY - A charging apparatus for a mobile body has a charging stand, which includes a connector holder to be connected to a battery of a walking robot, a forward/backward mechanism which moves the connector holder forward/backward, and a protrusion which is driven by the forward/backward mechanism to move forward/backward as the connector holder moves forward/backward. Control information indicating the state of the forward/backward mechanism when the protrusion is located in a predetermined position, which is detected on the basis of the detection values of a retreat position sensor and an advance position sensor, is acquired, and the forward/backward mechanism is controlled according to the acquired control information thereby to move the connector holder forward/backward. | 12-29-2011 |
20120001588 | BATTERY CHARGER, VOLTAGE MONITORING DEVICE AND SELF-DIAGNOSIS METHOD OF REFERENCE VOLTAGE CIRCUIT - Disclosed is a battery charger including a battery cell, a reference voltage generating section, an A/D converting section including an A/D converter and a control section. The reference voltage generating section includes a first reference voltage circuit generating a first reference voltage and a second reference voltage circuit generating a second reference voltage equal to the first reference voltage. To diagnose the A/D converter, the first reference voltage circuit is used. To diagnose the first reference voltage circuit, a second A/D conversion value obtained by A/D converting a second divided voltage of the second reference voltage via the A/D converter using the first reference voltage is compared with a first reference value obtained by A/D converting a first divided voltage of the first reference voltage via the A/D converter using the first reference voltage when the first reference voltage circuit is normal. | 01-05-2012 |
20120007547 | Battery Pack Having Boosting Charge Function and Method Thereof - A method of charging a battery pack, the battery pack including at least one battery cell. The method includes comparing a battery cell voltage to a first voltage; comparing the battery cell voltage to a second voltage that is greater than the first voltage; and controlling a current amplifying unit coupled to the at least one battery cell to amplify a current from a charger to the at least one battery cell if the battery cell voltage is between the first voltage and the second voltage. | 01-12-2012 |
20120007548 | BATTERY DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A battery charger includes a battery attachment section configured to have a rechargeable battery releasably attached thereto. The battery attachment section includes a flat attachment surface having a width corresponding to a width of a bottom surface of a case of the battery to be charged and a length greater than a length of the bottom surface of the case of the battery to be charged; a plurality of locking hooks provided on the attachment surface; a charger terminal configured to contact a terminal of the battery to be charged, the charger terminal including a plurality of plate-shaped contact pieces configured to be inserted into engaging grooves of the battery to be charged; and an attachment projection adjacent to the attachment surface and configured to secure the battery to the charger. | 01-12-2012 |
20120013291 | BATTERY CHARGER - A battery charger includes a rotatable top cover for exposing electrical connectors for physically coupling and electrically communicating with a battery or other device and providing electrical energy for charging a battery or device. | 01-19-2012 |
20120019194 | LEAKAGE CURRENT REDUCTION IN COMBINED MOTOR DRIVE AND ENERGY STORAGE RECHARGE SYSTEM - A charging method using an alternating current (AC) line voltage for conductive charging of an energy storage system (ESS) coupled to a polyphase motor drive circuit communicated to a polyphase motor, the polyphase motor drive circuit including a plurality M of driver stages, one driver stage for each phase of the polyphase motor with each driver stage coupled across the energy storage system, the method including the steps of: (a) coupling a first connector providing the line voltage to a second connector coupled to the plurality of driver stages; (b) interrupting selectably the line voltage from communication with the plurality of driver stages; (c) measuring both an ESS common mode voltage of the energy storage system with respect to a voltage reference and a line common mode voltage of the line voltage with respect to the voltage reference while the line voltage communication to the plurality of driver stages is interrupted; (d) operating a particular one of the driver stages to power a common mode voltage driver to align the ESS common mode voltage with the line common mode voltage while the line voltage communication to the plurality of driver stages is interrupted; and thereafter (e) suspending the interrupting step (b) when a difference between aid ESS common mode voltage and the line common mode voltage is less than a first predetermined value, the suspending step (e) communicating the line voltage to the plurality of driver stages; and thereafter (f) converting the line voltage to a charging voltage communicated to the energy storage system using a set of the plurality of driver stages not including the particular one driver stage. | 01-26-2012 |
20120019195 | MODULAR ENERGY ACCUMULATION AND STORAGE SYSTEM - The present invention is an energy accumulation and storage system which improves the harnessing of energy, specifically electrical energy, from low efficiency or intermittent energy sources and allows for the rapid transfer of such harnessed energy to mobile battery operated applications such as automobiles, lawn mowers, and other vehicle types. | 01-26-2012 |
20120019196 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHARGING BATTERIES - An apparatus, system, and method for charging batteries is provided. The apparatus comprises a monitoring unit configured for coupling to a battery and power source. The monitoring unit configured to acquire a control value indicative of a parameter, and to control the charging of the battery responsive thereto. The system comprises a plurality of battery chargers configured for coupling with respective batteries and a common power source. Each charger configured to obtain information relating to a parameter, to communicate the information to the other chargers, to acquire a control value from the information obtained thereby or received from another charger, and to control the charging of the associated battery based on the acquired control value. The method comprises providing a monitoring unit coupled to a battery and power source, acquiring a control value indicative of a parameter, and controlling the charging of the battery responsive to the control value. | 01-26-2012 |
20120019197 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO CHARGE A BATTERY - An apparatus and a method to charge a battery, the battery charging apparatus including: a battery unit which is chargeable; a battery charging unit which charges the battery unit; and a controller which adjusts a preset charge voltage of the battery unit based on a charge allowance capacity of the battery unit to have a predetermined value, and controls the battery charging unit to output the adjusted charge voltage and to charge the battery unit. Accordingly, the apparatus and method are capable of charging a battery based on a charge allowance capacity decreased owing to deterioration of the battery to safely use the battery and to extend a life of the battery. | 01-26-2012 |
20120019198 | Charging Station for Portable Electronic Devices - A charging station for portable electronic devices includes a base having a substantially vertical and forward facing wall and at least one suction cup secured to the wall to temporarily secure the portable electronic devices to the wall in a position that the portable electronic devices can be viewed and operated while recharging. When more than one suction cup is provided they can be secured in laterally spaced-apart positions so that multiple portable electronic devices can be secured side-by-side for recharging or more than one suction cup can secure a portable electronic device. The suction cups can also be secured in vertically spaced apart positions so that the suction cup can engage the portable electronic device at a desired height or so that more than one suction cup can secure the portable electronic device. The charging station can also organize mail, keys, wallets, and the like. | 01-26-2012 |
20120019199 | Emergency Power Generating Source for Mobile Devices - Various portable electronic devices are respectively equipped so that manually provided mechanical energy is converted into electrical energy and stored there in. The stored electrical energy can be used to power the respective portable electronic device for at least a brief period. Suitably equipped portable electronic devices can thus be operated in emergency situations without external sources of electrical power, replacement batteries, or the like. | 01-26-2012 |
20120019200 | CHARGING SYSTEM AND CHARGER - A charger that charges a battery unit including a secondary battery, includes a receiving unit, a detection unit, a determination unit, and a control unit. The receiving unit receives, from the battery unit, battery state information indicating a state of the battery unit, if the secondary battery is being charged. The detection unit detects charge state information indicating the state of the battery unit, if the secondary battery is being charged. The determination unit determines, using the battery state information and the charge state information, whether the battery unit is in a normal state. The control unit controls charging of the secondary battery in the battery unit depending on whether the battery unit is in the normal state. | 01-26-2012 |
20120025757 | RADIO FIELD INTENSITY MEASUREMENT DEVICE, AND RADIO FIELD INTENSITY DETECTOR AND GAME CONSOLE USING THE SAME - The present invention provides a radio field intensity measurement device having a display portion with improved visibility, in the case of measuring a weak radiowave from a long distance. In the radio field intensity measurement device, a battery is provided as a power source for power supply and the battery is charged by a received radiowave. When a potential of a signal obtained from the received radiowave is higher than an output potential of the battery, the power is stored in the battery. On the other hand, when the potential of the signal obtained from the received radiowave is lower than the output potential of the battery, power produced by the battery is used as power to drive the radio field intensity measurement device. As an element to display the radio field intensity, a thermochromic element or an electrochromic element is used. | 02-02-2012 |
20120038315 | MONITOR FOR CHARGING SERIES CONNECTED BATTERIES - A plurality of serially connectable lithium based batteries provide power to a load upon actuation of a user operated switch. Upon actuation of the user operated switch, additional switches intermediate adjacent batteries close to serially connect the batteries to one another and a load. A signal from the load maintains these additional switches closed. A charging circuit is associated with each battery to charge the batteries in parallel upon opening the additional switches. Sensors for temperature, current and various other parameters provide signals to one or more controllers to prevent damage upon the presence of a fault indication signal. | 02-16-2012 |
20120038316 | BATTERY CHARACTERIZATION TECHNIQUE ACCOUNTING FOR OFFSET ERROR - The present invention provides a system and method for operating a rechargeable battery, the system comprising: current maintaining device for maintaining a predetermined current to the rechargeable battery until the rechargeable battery reaches a predetermined maximum voltage; voltage maintaining device for maintaining a predetermined voltage to the rechargeable battery until a predetermined minimum current is delivered to the rechargeable battery; determining device for determining a cyclical charge value delivered to the rechargeable battery by the current maintaining device and the voltage maintaining device during a cycle; and a correction device for correcting the determining device when charge is not being delivered to the rechargeable battery, on the basis of the charge value. | 02-16-2012 |
20120043924 | Battery System And Method - A battery system including a housing that defines an internal volume and a venting system that fluidly couples the internal volume with an atmosphere surrounding the housing and a support structure within the internal volume, the support structure being configured to support a number of battery cell modules in the internal volume. | 02-23-2012 |
20120043925 | PROTECTION CIRCUIT FOR BATTERY AND BATTERY CHARGER APPARATUS USING THE SAME - A protection circuit for protecting a rechargeable battery is provided. The protection circuit includes a voltage-threshold generating unit and a comparing unit. The voltage-threshold generating unit is for generating a threshold voltage. The comparing unit is for comparing the threshold voltage to the rechargeable battery voltage and outputting a charging enable signal or a charging disable signal according to the comparison result. The comparing unit outputs the charging enable signal if the amplitude of the threshold voltage is lower than that of the rechargeable battery, or outputs the charging disable signal as the amplitude of the threshold voltage is equal to or higher than that of the rechargeable battery. A battery charger apparatus using the protection circuit is also provided. | 02-23-2012 |
20120043926 | Power Management Device, Power Management Method and Portable Electronic Device - A power management device for a portable electronic device includes a sensing unit, coupled between a power supply and a system circuit of the portable electronic device, for sensing current outputted from the power supply to the system circuit, to generate a sensing signal, and a control unit, coupled between the sensing unit and a charger module of the portable electronic device, for indicating the charger module to stop charging when the sensing signal indicates that current outputted from the power supply to the system circuit is greater than a predetermined value. | 02-23-2012 |
20120043927 | MOBILE TERMINAL AND USB DEDICATED CHARGER DETERMINING METHOD THEREOF - A method of determining a charger of a mobile terminal, and which includes receiving, via a controller of the mobile terminal, a connection signal indicating the charger is connected to the mobile terminal; setting, via the controller, a charging current of the charger for charging the mobile terminal and increasing the set charging current in predetermined current units; measuring, via the controller, an actual current received from the charger and applied to the mobile terminal; comparing, via the controller, the set charging current with the measured actual current; determining, via the controller, a charging sector of the charger when the set charging current is larger than the measured actual current for a first predetermined amount of time; and calculating a charging current capacity of the charger using the determined charging sector. | 02-23-2012 |
20120043928 | LABEL ATTACHED ELECTRIC DEVICE - An electric device includes a casing 31, and a label 7. The casing 31 accommodates electronic components. The label 7 is attached on the surface of the casing. A label attachment area 8 is arranged on the surface of the casing. The label 7 is attached onto the label attachment area 8. The label attachment area 8 is formed in a substantially flat surface, and has a plurality of grooves 9. The grooves 9 are uniformly distributed throughout the flat surface. The grooves intersect with each other at least at one point of each of the grooves. The adhesive strength can be kept by the flat surface arranged over substantially the whole of the label attachment area. Air can flow through the grooves uniformly distributed in the flat surface. Bulge or wrinkles of the label can be reduced which are produced by air bubbles. | 02-23-2012 |
20120043929 | Smart Battery Charging System - The invention provides systems and methods for charging an electrochemical device, such as a secondary electrochemical cell. Charging systems and methods of some embodiments provide charging parameters, such as charging voltage and charging current, that vary in a preselected manner as a function of time so as to enhance the overall device performance (e.g., specific capacity, discharge rate, etc.) cycling properties and useful lifetime of a secondary electrochemical cell. Charging systems and methods of some embodiments provide charging parameters, such as time varying charging voltages and charging currents, that take into consideration important electrochemical cell properties that impact device performance, cycling and lifetime, such as the state of health of an electrochemical cell, and/or the health and/or composition of specific system components such as anode, cathode, and electrolyte and/or the cycle history of the electrochemical cell (e.g., cycle number, etc.). | 02-23-2012 |
20120062169 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY UNIT AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC APPLIANCE - There is provided an accumulator unit for insertion into a portable electronic device. The accumulator unit has an integrated charging unit and a charging port. The charging port is freely accessible in the inserted and non-inserted condition of the accumulator unit. | 03-15-2012 |
20120062170 | ROBOT BATTERY CHARGING STATION - A battery charging station, for a robot, includes a base, two side-walls barriers, a stop, a supporting arm, a charging connector, and a transmitter. The side-walls barriers are separately mounted on the base. The stop is mounted on the back of the base to form a docking space together with the barriers and the base. The supporting arm is mounted on the stop by one free end thereof with the other end extending into the space over the docking space. The charging connector is mounted on the free end of the supporting arm and is configured for providing an electrical connection between the robot and a power source. The transmitter is positioned on the upper surface of the supporting arm and is configured for emitting signals for the robot to locate the re battery charging station. | 03-15-2012 |
20120074896 | Semiconductor Device Die with Integrated MOSFET and Low Forward Voltage Diode-Connected Enhancement Mode JFET and Method - A semiconductor die with integrated MOSFET and diode-connected enhancement mode JFET is disclosed. The MOSFET-JFET die includes common semiconductor substrate region (CSSR) of type-1 conductivity. A MOSFET device and a diode-connected enhancement mode JFET (DCE-JFET) device are located upon CSSR. The DCE-JFET device has the CSSR as its DCE-JFET drain. At least two DCE-JFET gate regions of type-2 conductivity located upon the DCE-JFET drain and laterally separated from each other with a DCE-JFET gate spacing. At least a DCE-JFET source of type-1 conductivity located upon the CSSR and between the DCE-JFET gates. A top DCE-JFET electrode, located atop and in contact with the DCE-JFET gate regions and DCE-JFET source regions. When properly configured, the DCE-JFET simultaneously exhibits a forward voltage Vf substantially lower than that of a PN junction diode while the reverse leakage current can be made comparable to that of a PN junction diode. | 03-29-2012 |
20120074897 | POWER SUPPLY DEVICE - A power supply device capable of switching over semiconductor switches of a synchronous rectification means so as to efficiently charge up a battery in response to its charging status is provided. The device includes a switch control means for controlling the semiconductor switches in response to the battery charging status; a negative voltage detection means for detecting a negative voltage at each phase of three-phase AC voltages; and a voltage detection means for detecting the battery voltage being higher than a predetermined voltage, wherein when the negative voltage or the battery voltage higher than the predetermined voltage is detected, the switch control means controls the semiconductor switches. The device further includes an abnormality detection means for monitoring the negative voltage detected by the negative voltage detection means and thereby detecting an abnormality in at least one of the three phases, and when an abnormality is detected, the switch control means controls the semiconductor switch corresponding to the phase of the abnormality. | 03-29-2012 |
20120074898 | BATTERY COMPRISING CIRCUITRY FOR CHARGE AND DISCHARGE CONTROL, AND METHOD OF OPERATING A BATTERY - A battery includes a battery module that includes a plurality of submodules electrically connected in series. Each submodule comprises first and second submodule terminals and a cell. At least one submodule in each battery module is a switchable submodule comprising a submodule switching circuit. The submodule switching circuit is switchable between a first state and a second state. The submodule switching circuit electrically connects the cell of the switchable submodule between the first and second submodule terminals when the submodule switching circuit is in the first state. The submodule switching circuit provides an electrical bypass connection between the first and second submodule terminals and the cell of the switchable submodule is electrically disconnected from at least one of the first and second submodule terminals when the switching circuit is in the second state. The battery further comprises a control unit for operating the switching circuit of each module. | 03-29-2012 |
20120081067 | UNIVERSAL CHARGING CORD WITH AN ILLUMINATED SOCKET END - A universal charger with an illuminated socket end is disclosed. The illumination source may be internally or externally powered from either end. Exchangeable charging plugs and sockets power and charge all mobile devices including: 12V DC to one of thirteen AC outlets, a secondary illumination source, a splitter socket plug, a male or female charging plug, a powered communications charging plug or socket, etc. A multi-voltage regulator with a voltage indicator provides exact voltages for specific devices. One of thirteen AC to DC charging adapters allows the charger to be plugged into any AC outlet in the world. A magnetic clip allows the illuminated socket end to be clipped on a visor or placed in any location for hands-free aiming of the illumination source. A cable with removable plug and socket ends allows multiple length charger cords, plug tips, plug sockets, DC to AC outlets, AC to DC adapters, etc. | 04-05-2012 |
20120081068 | Method and Apparatus for Charging Batteries - A charge system is disclosed. A charge system includes a switching device and a controller. The switching device performs switching of a DC input voltage at a predetermined switching frequency to generate an output voltage, and the output voltage being utilized for charging said battery. The controller allows the switching device to operate at a first switching frequency immediately after starting of charge and at a second switching frequency when a frequency changing condition holds. The second switching frequency is higher than that of first switching frequency. | 04-05-2012 |
20120086388 | CHARGING STATUS DISPLAY CIRCUIT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A charging status display circuit is used in an electronic device. The electronic device includes a power supply circuit, a rechargeable battery, and an interface circuit capable of electrically connecting with the rechargeable battery. The electronic device is powered by either the power supply circuit or the rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery is charged by the power supply circuit via the interface circuit. The charging status display unit includes a light emitting diode for indicating whether the rechargeable battery is being charged, and a surface-contact diode for clamping a voltage between the light emitting diode and the interface unit at a predetermined value. The light emitting diode is connected in series between the power supply circuit and the interface circuit. The surface-contact diode is connected in parallel with the light emitting diode. | 04-12-2012 |
20120086389 | BATTERY CHARGER FOR MOBILE ROBOTIC VACUUM CLEANER - A battery charger having a charging side at the body thereof for receiving and charging a mobile robotic vacuum cleaner is disclosed. The charging side has a groove, a sound wave transmitter mounted in the groove and a baffle mounted in the groove in front side of the sound wave transmitter for reflecting the sound wave transmitted by the ultrasonic transmitter toward two opposite lateral sides of the charging side along the groove to form two opposing sound wave beams to form two opposing sound wave beams for receiving by a sound wave receiver of the mobile robotic vacuum cleaner for determination of the steering direction. Subject to the guide of the sound wave beams, the mobile robotic vacuum cleaner is accurately guided to the battery charger and will not pass over or impact the battery charger. | 04-12-2012 |
20120086390 | Charge Equalization Apparatus And Method For Series-Connected Battery String - Provided are a charge equalization apparatus and method for a battery string connected in series, and more particularly, are a charge equalization apparatus and method that efficiently perform charge equalization while reducing entire complexity and volume and lowering production costs through a configuration that an individual battery included in a battery string shares a single voltage sensing module and a single charge equalizing module; a switch block of a two-stage structure forms a current path for measuring voltage of individual batteries included in the battery string, and at the same time, forms a charging or discharding path of a low-charged or over-charged battery among the battery strings; and a switch device having low withstand voltage is used. | 04-12-2012 |
20120086391 | Recharging device for use with electronic stylus pen's - The invention provides an electronic stylus pen charging system for an interactive whiteboard with electronic stylus pen. The electronic stylus pen charging system uses a set of magnets and charging circuitry to charge the battery of the electronic stylus pen. | 04-12-2012 |
20120086392 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND CONTROL METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM THEREFOR - An information processing apparatus capable of suppressing a secondary battery from being charged with an amount of charge current that can apply excessive load on the secondary battery, without a backup power source function of the secondary battery being impaired. When determining that a predetermined type of data is stored in a DRAM to be backed up by the secondary battery, the information processing apparatus selects a first constant current circuit and quickly charges the secondary battery with a large charge current output from the first constant current circuit. When determining that the predetermined type of data is not stored in the DRAM, the information processing apparatus selects a second constant current circuit and normally charges the secondary battery with a small charge current output from the second constant current circuit. | 04-12-2012 |
20120091945 | DIGITAL FLASH CHARGER CONTROLLER - A digital flash charger controller includes a transformer, a power supply element, and an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). A secondary side of the transformer is electrically connected to an energy storage device, and the power supply element is used to supply an electric power to a primary side of the transformer. The ASIC outputs a pulse-width-modulation (PWM) signal to control whether the electric power is input to the primary side, and the ASIC converts a sensing signal generated at the secondary side of the transformer to a digital signal, and tracks a sensing negative edge of the sensing signal according to the digital signal to adjust a cutoff time of the PWM signal, such that the next pulse positive edge approaches the corresponding sensing negative edge. | 04-19-2012 |
20120091946 | Battery management system and method of estimating battery state of charge - A battery management system and method accurately estimate a state of charge (SOC) of a battery. For this, the battery management system may include a unit SOC calculator calculating a unit SOC by using a charge/discharge current of a battery, an electromotive force SOC calculator calculating an electromotive force SOC using an electromotive force of the battery; a corrector calculating a compensation amount using the electromotive force SOC and a previous SOC, and an SOC calculator calculating a current SOC using the unit SOC, the previous SOC, and the compensation amount. | 04-19-2012 |
20120091947 | SUPPLY UNIT AND A METHOD FOR SUPPLYING AN ELECTRICALLY OPERATED DEVICE - The invention relates to a supply unit ( | 04-19-2012 |
20120098482 | CHARGER - A charger includes a base, a frame, a cover, and at least one spring. The base defines a groove. The frame defines at least one positioning member. The cover is capable of moving between a latched position and a unlatched position. The cover includes a latching tab and at least one limiting protrusion. The at least one spring provides a rebound force to the frame. When the cover is in the latched position, the latching tab is received in the groove, the at least one positioning member engages the at least one limiting protrusion, and the at least one spring is compressed by the frame. When the cover moves to the unlatched position, the latching tab disengages from the groove, the at least one positioning member disengages from the at least one limiting protrusion, causing the frame to be ejected upwardly by the at least one spring. | 04-26-2012 |
20120104994 | SINK CURRENT ADAPTATION BASED ON POWER SUPPLY DETECTION - Techniques are provided for selecting a charge current to be sunk by a mobile electronic device. A charging device is received at a connector of the mobile electronic device. The charging device is configured to supply a charge current to a rechargeable battery of the mobile electronic device. One or more data signals is/are received from the charging device at an interface circuit of the mobile electronic device on one or more data signal lines through the connector. One or more control signals are applied to the interface circuit to enable data signal values to be generated for the data signal(s) based on the control signal(s) and a type of the charging device. The data signal values are mapped to a maximum charge current for the rechargeable battery. The charge current supplied by the charging device to the rechargeable battery is limited to the selected maximum charge current. | 05-03-2012 |
20120104995 | CHARGING DEVICE FOR MOBILE TERMINAL - A charging device for a mobile terminal is provided. The charging device includes a charging unit for sustaining a posture of the mobile terminal when the mobile terminal is connected to the charging device and for charging the mobile terminal by electrically connecting to the mobile terminal, and a stand, detachably mounted to the charging unit and protruded from the charging unit to be interposed between the charging unit and the ground, for sustaining a posture of the mobile terminal by supporting the mobile terminal separately from the charging unit when the stand is detached from the charging unit, wherein the stand includes a stand groove for fixing the mobile terminal by housing at least a portion of the mobile terminal. Therefore, the charging device performs a stand function as well as a charging function for the mobile terminal, thereby providing more improved use efficiency. | 05-03-2012 |
20120104996 | MOBILE REGULATION AND CHARGING UNIT - An apparatus includes a connection unit configured to connect to a power line, a control arm coupled to the connection unit and capable of raising the connection unit for connection to the power line, a housing unit capable of storing one or more battery modules; and a control center configured to communicate with one or more entities, wherein the control center is further configured to initiate flow of electricity through the connection unit. | 05-03-2012 |
20120112686 | LOW-VOLTAGE DUAL-POWER-PATH MANAGEMENT ARCHITECTURE FOR RECHARGEABLE BATTERY MONITORING SOLUTIONS - A control circuit of a battery power-path management circuit establishes a first power path between a battery input node and an output node when the input node voltage is larger than a charger input node voltage and a second power path between the charger input node and the output node when the voltage on the charger input node is larger than the battery input node voltage. It controls the second power path to provide power to the output node, enabling battery charging and protection over a battery voltage range from about zero volts. It has low power consumption and can support wide-swing power supply voltage from as low as one volt to as high as maximum allowed Vds of drain-extended devices. It can use smaller device sizes because the PMOS switch gate voltage is 0V when the power supply is not too high. | 05-10-2012 |
20120112687 | Recharge system for medical devices - An apparatus comprises a base and at least one indicator in communication with the base. The base comprises a housing and at least one slot. The at least one slot is shaped to receive a reusable component from a surgical instrument. The at least one indicator is in communication with the at least one slot. The base is configured to detect at least one characteristic related to the reusable component when the reusable component is placed into the at least one slot. Wherein the at least one indicator is configured to provide a signal to the user regarding the at least one characteristic. | 05-10-2012 |
20120112688 | Battery Module with Less Charging Time and Charging Method of the Same - The battery module comprises a main battery, a voltage converter, an auxiliary device, a battery management unit and a first set of switching devices and a second set of switching devices. The main battery provides the electric power. The auxiliary device is used to store the electric power. The battery management unit controls the main battery and the auxiliary device to charge or discharge through a first set of switching devices and a second set of switching devices, respectively. When the battery module is charged by an external charger, the auxiliary device and the main battery are charged simultaneously. When the external charger stops to charge the battery module, the battery management unit controls the auxiliary device through the second set of switching devices to continuously charge the main battery through the voltage converter. | 05-10-2012 |
20120112689 | MOBILE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE WITH CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR AND BATTERY FOR IT - A mobile electric appliance is disclosed. The mobile electric appliance includes at least one battery bay for accommodating a battery with at least one voltage-generating cell and a battery-side charge status indicator, an electrical consumer, a power connector, as well as a charging device for charging the at least one battery. In addition, the mobile electric appliance includes means for detecting the charge status of the at least one battery and a device-side charge status indicator arranged on the mobile electric appliance. The battery may also include an interface, which is prepared to relay the charge status determined to an external processing unit. | 05-10-2012 |
20120119694 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSMITTING COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN A CHARGE SYSTEM AND AN AC ADAPTER - Communications systems and methods for transmitting communications between a charge system and an AC adapter are disclosed. In one embodiment, a communication system comprises an AC adapter disconnect switch that is switchable between coupling and decoupling an AC adapter DC output voltage to the charge system and a charge controller configured to modulate the AC adapter disconnect switch between coupling and decoupling to provide a communication signal to the AC adapter. | 05-17-2012 |
20120119695 | TOUCH-SWITCHABLE USB CHARGING RECEPTACLE - A touch-switchable USB charging receptacle includes a rectifying and transforming circuit connected to a public power supply for converting AC power into DC power and supplying the latter to DC devices, such as mobile phones, MP3 players, video games, personal digital assistants, etc.; a power supply connector and an illuminating indicator module electrically connected to the rectifying and transforming circuit to obtain power supply; an integrally formed cover plate isolating the rectifying and transforming circuit, the power supply connector and the illuminating indicator module from external environment; and a touch switch located behind the cover plate and electrically connected to the rectifying and transforming circuit for controlling a power supply state of the latter. The illuminating indicator module emits indicating light, which is visible via a light-pervious indicator provided on the cover plate. Therefore, the cover plate is not only water-retardant but also capable of indicating a power supply state. | 05-17-2012 |
20120119696 | Devices And Methods For Detecting USB Devices Attached To A USB Charging Port - Methods and devices for detecting USB devices attached to a USB charging port are disclosed. The USB charging port includes a USB port having a first data line D+, a second data line D−, and a power line. A method includes attaching the USB device to the USB port; applying power to the USB device by way of the power line; applying a first voltage to the line D+ at the USB port by way of a first impedance; applying a second voltage to the line D− at the USB port by way of a second impedance. The voltages on the line D+ and the line D− are then monitored at the USB port. If the voltage on the line D+ is approximately equal to a first predetermined value for a predetermined period and the voltage on the line D− is below a second predetermined value, then the USB device is determined to be of an alpha type device. | 05-17-2012 |
20120126743 | SYSTEM, CHARGING DEVICE, AND METHOD OF CHARGING A POWER STORAGE DEVICE - A system for use in supplying current to a plurality of power storage devices includes a first charging device configured to supply current to a first power storage device. At least one other charging device is coupled to the first charging device to form a network and is configured to supply current to at least one other power storage device of the plurality of power storage devices. When the first charging device possesses a network token, it determines a second charging parameter associated with said second charging device, and a second amount of current to be at least one of received from the electrical supply or supplied to the first power storage device, based at least in part on said determined first and second charging parameters. | 05-24-2012 |
20120126744 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE, METHOD OF CHARGING ELECTRONIC DEVICE, PROGRAM, CHARGING CONTROL APPARATUS, AND CHARGING CONTROL METHOD - Provided is an electronic device including a secondary battery, a charging section which charges the secondary battery with power supplied from an external power supply section with a set charging current, a measurement section which measures an amount of charge accumulated in the secondary battery, a time information acquisition section which acquires time information, a storage section which stores charging history information indicating a time period in which a user performs charging, and a control section which has a chargeable time estimation section that estimates chargeable time based on the charging history information and the time information, and a charging current setting section that calculates a restricted charging current which enables the secondary battery to be charged up to a charging capacity within the chargeable time, based on the amount of charge acquired from the measurement section, and sets the restricted charging current in the charging section. | 05-24-2012 |
20120139477 | POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT HAVING LOWIDLE POWER DISSIPATION - Embodiments include a power supply arrangement where major components including an off-line switched power supply are shut off when not in use. When a load is coupled to the power supply arrangement, components are enabled so as to provide power to the load. | 06-07-2012 |
20120139478 | VOLTAGE CONVERSION CIRCUIT AND CHARGING DEVICE EMPLOYING THE SAME - A voltage conversion circuit for a charging device includes a voltage-stabilizing circuit and a switching circuit. The voltage-stabilizing circuit includes a voltage stabilizer circuit and a feedback resistor, the voltage stabilizer circuit comprises an input pin, an output pin, and a feedback pin. The switching circuit includes a switch and at least two divider resistors, the switch comprises at least two data input terminals, a data output terminal, and two control terminals. The input pin is connected to a power source, and the feedback resistor is connected between the feedback pin and ground. The data input terminals are respectively connected to the output pin through one of the divider resistors, the data output terminal is connected between the feedback pin and the feedback resistor, the two control terminals are capable of receiving control signals to control the data output terminal to selectively connect to one of the data input terminals. | 06-07-2012 |
20120139479 | Charge control system of battery pack - Provided is a charge control system of a battery pack. The charge control system includes a charge unit, a battery management unit, a charger management unit, and a voltage level shift unit. The charge unit charges a battery. The battery management unit includes first and second ports, determines one of a charge mode and charge stop mode of the battery according to whether the charge unit is disabled, and controls outputs of the first and second ports according to the determined result. The charger management unit is connected to a data input terminal of a charger, and controls an operation of the charger according to a voltage level of the data input terminal. The voltage level shift unit shifts a voltage level of the data input terminal according to the outputs of the first and second ports. | 06-07-2012 |
20120139480 | CHARGER AND CHARGING SYSTEM - In a charger for charging a storage battery provided in a load, electric power derived from an external source is converted by a first electric power converter, and stored in an internal battery. A monitoring device is provided to monitor a charge status of the internal battery. An internal battery charge controller is configured to regulate electric power from the first electric power converter to the internal battery based upon the charge status of the internal battery being monitored by the monitoring device. An output power controller is configured to regulate electric power supplied from the internal battery through a connector to the storage battery. | 06-07-2012 |
20120139481 | BATTERY CHARGE CONTROL APPARATUS - A battery charge control apparatus for a vehicle, where the vehicle is provided with a prime mover driven by using fuel stored in the vehicle, power generation means for converting energy generated by the prime mover using the fuel into electrical energy, and a secondary battery that stores the electrical energy generated by the power generation means. The apparatus includes temperature detection means for detecting a temperature of the battery, and battery-charge limiting means for limiting storing of the electrical energy generated by the power generation means into the battery when the temperature of the battery detected by the temperature detection means is low. This leads to enhancement of fuel usage efficiency of the engine. | 06-07-2012 |
20120139482 | BATTERY CHARGING MANAGEMENT - A battery charging management apparatus includes an information obtaining unit and a controlling unit coupled to the information obtaining unit. The information obtaining unit obtains parameter information for temperature of a battery during a charging process performed by a charger for the battery. The controlling unit controls the charger to charge the battery based on the parameter information of the battery, so that operation of the charger conforms to a charging rule corresponding to the charging process. The controlling unit decreases a charging signal of the charger by a predetermined decrement if the temperature of the battery increases by a predefined increment. | 06-07-2012 |
20120139483 | COMPOSITE CAPACITANCE AND USE THEREOF - A composite capacitive component includes a plurality of physically distinguishable capacitor modules which are electrically connected to each other. The distinguishable modules allow for an increased electrical and/or geometrical flexibility in designing the capacitive component. Each of the capacitor modules includes a plurality of base capacitors arranged on a module-specific Printed Circuit Board PCB. All the base capacitors from the capacitor modules are of a single type, which simplifies both production and maintenance of the capacitive component. | 06-07-2012 |
20120146574 | Power Transfer System and Noncontact Charging Device - A power transfer system includes a power transmission device, a power reception device and a capacitive coupling conductor. A high-voltage side conductor is formed near the upper surface of a casing of the power transmission device, and a low-voltage side conductor is formed near the lower or surrounding surface of the casing. The power transmission device includes an alternating voltage generating circuit. A high-voltage side conductor is formed near the lower surface of a casing of the power reception device, and a low-voltage side conductor is formed near the upper surface of the casing of the power reception device. The power reception device includes a load circuit. The high-voltage side conductors are capacitively coupled to each other when facing each other, and the low-voltage side conductors are capacitively coupled to each other via a capacitive coupling conductor. | 06-14-2012 |
20120153889 | CHARGING CIRCUIT - A charging circuit includes a DC (Direct Current) power source, a rechargeable battery, and a switch circuit. The DC power source includes positive and negative output terminals, and the switch circuit is connected to and located between the DC power source and the rechargeable battery. The switch circuit comprises an arrangement of transistors and other components which permits the connection of the battery in any manner, and the normal charging or recharging of the battery notwithstanding the polarity of the battery terminals. | 06-21-2012 |
20120153890 | CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD OF VEHICLE - A control device of a vehicle which device makes a generated voltage of an alternator variable so that a state of charge SOC of a battery installed in the vehicle reaches a control target includes an idle stop permitting SOC setting unit for setting a battery state of charge SOC in which idle stop is permissible, and a battery SOC adjusting unit for reducing and resetting a control target of the battery state of charge SOC in a range beyond the idle stop permitting SOC when a predetermined operation condition holds. | 06-21-2012 |
20120153891 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR CHARGING RECHARGEABLE BATTERY THEREOF - In a method of providing operating current to a portable electronic apparatus, a first connection terminal of the portable electronic apparatus is connected to a second connection terminal of a host, and interface type of the second connection terminal is determined. If the interface type is USB 2.0, the host provides a first operating current to the portable electronic apparatus for performing data read/write, and an internal rechargeable battery of the portable electronic apparatus provides a second operating current to the portable electronic apparatus. If the interface type is USB 3.0, the host provides a third operating current to the portable electronic apparatus for performing data read/write, and the third operating current selectively performs a charge process on the rechargeable battery. If the interface type is Wi-Fi, the rechargeable battery provides a fourth operating current to the portable electronic apparatus. | 06-21-2012 |
20120153892 | BATTERY TESTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A battery testing and charging system that includes at least one battery testing device and at least one battery charging device, wherein the battery testing device is removable from the battery charging device and wherein the battery testing device may communicate with a plurality of battery charging devices. Also, a method of testing and charging a battery that may be implemented using, for example, the above-described battery testing and charging system. | 06-21-2012 |
20120161695 | CHARGING APPARATUS - A charging apparatus includes: a connecting unit; a charging unit; a temperature detecting unit; and an operation inhibiting unit. The connecting unit is electrically connected to a power supply portion installed inside a vehicle. The charging unit supplies at least a part of electric power supplied from the power supply portion via the connecting unit to a battery thereby to charge the battery. The operation inhibiting unit inhibits operation of a battery circuit provided in the battery when an ambient temperature detected by the temperature detecting unit has reached a preassigned designated temperature. | 06-28-2012 |
20120169272 | PORTABLE USB MINI-CHARGER DEVICE - The present invention is comprised of a portable USB mini-charger device to easily connect portable electronic devices to readily available power sources to operate or recharge internal rechargeable batteries. The present invention is further comprised of components to increase the number of easily accessible electrical connections to allow a greater number of portable electronic devices to be powered by a USB connection. The present invention provides adaptability to connect to either a DC or AC current power source further increasing the number of readily available power sources to maintain the portability and mobility characteristics inherent in portable electronic devices. | 07-05-2012 |
20120169273 | Electronic Device, Charging Device and Electronic Device Module Using the Same - An electronic device, a charging device and an electronic device module using the same are provided. The electronic device is adapted to a charging device for charging. The charging device comprises a first charging electrode and a second charging electrode. The electronic device comprises a main machine, a first device electrode and a second device electrode. The main machine has a display surface and a charging surface opposite to the display surface. The first device electrode and the second device electrode are both located on the charging surface. The main machine is charged in such way that the first device electrode placed on one of the first charging electrode and the second charging electrode and the second device electrode placed on the other of the first charging electrode and the second charging electrode. | 07-05-2012 |
20120169274 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING A POWER CONSUMING CIRCUIT - A system for protecting a power consuming circuit, the system comprising two terminals for receiving power and two terminals for providing received power. Between one of the receiving terminals and a providing terminal, a transistor is provided which is controlled by a Zener diode and to break the connection between one of the receiving terminals and a providing terminal, if a voltage over the providing terminals or the receiving terminals exceeds the breakdown voltage of the Zener diode. | 07-05-2012 |
20120176083 | ONE-PIECE CAR CHARGER - A one-piece car charger includes an enclosure and a circuit board. The circuit board is received in the enclosure and is electrically connected to a power output port. The enclosure is integrally formed as a one-piece configuration. The one-piece enclosure helps reducing manufacturing time (and is applicable to automatized manufacturing process). There is no need for operators to manually assemble the enclosures one by one so that the assembling time is shortened and mistakenly assembling incorrect parts is eliminated. | 07-12-2012 |
20120176084 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING A CHARGING CIRCUIT - This invention utilizes the power electronics of a switched reluctance motor controller and the phase windings of a switched reluctance motor to make up a single stage boost converter capable of charging a battery with power factor correction (PFC) in the AC line. | 07-12-2012 |
20120181976 | ELECTRONICS UNIT WITH CURRENT SENSING - A electronics unit operable to facilitate vehicle battery charging or other energy manipulation activities. The electronics unit may include a current sensor operable to determine an output current. The output current determination may be used as feedback or inputs to other electronics unit electronics, such as to facilitate battery charging related operations or other operations attendant to use of the electronics unit. | 07-19-2012 |
20120181977 | CHARGING APPARATUS AND OPERATING TOOL - A charging apparatus for charging electric power supplied from a power source to a charging target includes an operating tool configured to operate charging to the charging target. The operating tool includes: a region indicating a step of connecting a connector, which is to be connected to the charging target, to the charging target; a region indicating a step of operating a start switch to start charging to the charging target; a region indicating a charged state of the charging target; and a region indicating a step of removing the connector from the charging target. These regions are arranged along a first direction. | 07-19-2012 |
20120181978 | MOBILE TERMINAL DEVICE, CHARGER, AND CHARGING SYSTEM - A mobile terminal device ( | 07-19-2012 |
20120187901 | Charger - An electronically controlled charger can be used to charge a plurality of ultracapacitors. | 07-26-2012 |
20120187902 | Portable battery charger - A portable battery charger has a built-in, retractable connector for charging a portable electronic device. In a first position, a first connector is exposed to the outside of the portable battery charger, to be inserted into a power supply apparatus for charging a reserve battery in the portable battery charger. In a second position, a second connector is exposed to the outside of the portable battery charger, to be inserted into a portable electronic device for charging the portable electronic device. In a third position, both the first and second connectors are covered in the case of the portable battery charger. | 07-26-2012 |
20120200251 | CHARGING APPARATUS - A charging apparatus capable of charging a battery device includes a communication terminal configured to receive a signal for controlling charging of the battery device from the battery device, a detection unit configured to detect a voltage level of an input signal which is input in the charging apparatus via the communication terminal, a signal switching unit configured to connect between the communication terminal and the detection unit and change the voltage level of the input signal, and a charging control unit configured to control charging of the battery device based on the voltage level of the input signal changed by controlling the signal switching unit. | 08-09-2012 |
20120200252 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SENSING BATTERY CELL VOLTAGE USING ISOLATION CAPACITOR - An apparatus for measuring a battery cell voltage includes a battery having a cell group; a first switching unit for selectively connecting both terminals of each battery cell of the cell group to conductive lines; a first voltage charging unit connected between the conductive lines to primarily charge a cell voltage; a second voltage charging unit for relaying the charged voltage in the first voltage charging unit for secondary charging; a cell voltage sensing unit for sensing the voltage charged in the second voltage charging unit; and a second switching unit for interconnecting the voltage charging units in the charged voltage relaying mode and isolating the voltage charging units in the charged voltage sensing mode. This apparatus realizes isolation between a high voltage battery and a voltage sensing unit, thereby allowing voltage sensing of each battery cell included in a high voltage battery using a part with low withstanding voltage. | 08-09-2012 |
20120200253 | METAL AIR CELL CHARGING APPARATUS, METAL-AIR CELL ASSEMBLY, AND METAL-AIR CELL CHARGING SYSTEM COMPRISING THE SAME - A metal-air cell recharge apparatus, a metal-air cell assembly and a metal-air cell recharge system including the same are provided. The metal-air cell recharge apparatus for recharging a metal-air cell assembly including a secondary metal-air cell containing anode gel and a case accommodating the secondary metal-air cell therein, the apparatus includes a recharge unit for generating supply power using an external power source, and supplying the metal-air cell assembly with the supply power; and a humidified-air supply unit for generating humidified air containing a certain amount of moisture and supplying the humidified air inside the case through a humidified-air supply hole connected to the metal-air cell assembly. | 08-09-2012 |
20120206089 | Advertising Device with Charging Base - An advertising device, having a charging base for charging multiple various electronic devices is provided. The advertising device includes a three dimensional advertising member; a base member configured for supporting the advertising member; a plurality of charging connectors disposed along the periphery of the base member; an illumination source disposed at an internal position of the base member; and a power distribution assembly for providing power to the illumination source and the plurality of charging connectors. In addition, the advertising device includes a notifying unit and a receiver fob associated with each charging connector. | 08-16-2012 |
20120206090 | Charging device using magnets - A charging device using magnets is disclosed. The charging device using magnets includes a sleeve and a charging pad. The sleeve includes a connector connected to the charging terminal of a mobile terminal, and a plurality of magnetic terminals connected to the connector. The charging pad includes magnetic electrodes which magnetically come into contact with the respective magnetic terminals of the sleeve, and supplies charging power to the magnetic terminals using the magnetic electrodes. The magnetic electrodes of the charging pad are configured such that magnetic forces are attenuated due to magnetic fields of coils or such that repulsive forces are generated between the magnetic electrodes of the charging pad and the magnetic terminals of the sleeve which come into contact with the magnetic electrodes. | 08-16-2012 |
20120206091 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND DEVICES IN THE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A communication system including a first device and a second device that are connected by a single signal line in which serial communication is performed by using a first level, a second level and a middle level between the first level and the second level, wherein the first device transmits a clock to the second device by repeating the first level and the middle level; the second device transmits information to the first device based on whether the second device outputs the second level during each period of the middle level in the clock; and when the second device does not transmit information, the first device transmits information to the second device based on whether the first device outputs the second level during each period of the middle level in the clock. | 08-16-2012 |
20120206092 | CHARGING APPARATUS AND VEHICLE - A charging apparatus that enables power line communication to be performed even via a charging apparatus. This charging apparatus is provided in a vehicle having an electrical storage apparatus that stores power supplied to a power supply inlet, a wheel driving section that rotates a wheel by means of power stored in the electrical storage apparatus, and an in-vehicle device that is connected to the storage apparatus via a power line; and has an AC/DC conversion section that converts power supplied from the power supply inlet from alternating-current to direct-current and outputs this to the electrical storage apparatus, and a capacitor that causes a power line communication signal input from the power supply inlet to bypass the AC/DC conversion section. | 08-16-2012 |
20120206093 | CHARGING APPARATUS FOR ELECTRIC ENERGY STORES, SUPPLY STATION, AND METHOD FOR CHARGING ELECTRIC ENERGY STORES - A charging apparatus for electric energy stores includes a holding device configured to accommodate one or a plurality of electric energy stores, or rechargeable electric energy stores for vehicles, a charging and charge control device configured to charge, in a controlled manner, the electric energy store(s) accommodated in the holding device, and an air-conditioning device configured to control the temperature inside the holding device. The air-conditioning device is further configured to adjust the air inside the holding device to the surrounding conditions with respect to the dew point. | 08-16-2012 |
20120206094 | ELECTRIC MACHINE - The invention relates to an electric machine ( | 08-16-2012 |
20120206095 | Charge balancing system - A method, circuit, and topology are provided for utilization of this circuit in Li-Ion or any other battery that benefits from balancing between individual cells. The whole system is characterized as having high efficiency (and thus low heat losses) compared to previous art implementations. The actions of the circuit are continuous and bi-directional in respect to each cell. | 08-16-2012 |
20120212175 | SEALED BATTERY CHARGER HOUSING - A housing or other enclosure used to facilitate fluid cooling of a circuitry of a battery charger, such as but not limited to a battery charger of the type used to facilitate charging a high voltage vehicle battery with AC energy provided from a utility power grid. The housing may include a groove and seal arrangement operable to seal a fluid coolant chamber used to cool the circuitry from leaking fluid during use. | 08-23-2012 |
20120212176 | BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A battery management system (BMS) in which a battery protection circuit controls a main switch using hardware without software control, thereby coping with troubles in the BMS or software errors. | 08-23-2012 |
20120212177 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE BACK-UP CHARGER - An electronic device back-up charger | 08-23-2012 |
20120217924 | Charger System and Method - Systems and methods of providing power through a Universal Serial Bus connector are provided. A charging system comprises an interface configured to receive power, a power converter coupled to the power source interface, the power converter configured to use the received power to generate power output, and a charging controller configured to control an amount of power provided at the USB connector on the power lines derived from the power output, and configured to generate an identification signal on the USB connector's two data lines, the identification signal usable to indicate the charger is not subject to standard USB power limitations, the identification signal provided through the use of a resistance between the D+ and D− data lines. | 08-30-2012 |
20120223672 | BATTERY CHARGING DEVICE AND CHARGING METHOD THEREOF - A battery charging device is provided for charging a rechargeable battery. A first reference battery temperature T | 09-06-2012 |
20120229073 | Charging Batteries for Electronic Devices by Talking - A device includes a battery that is operable to power the device. A power generating mechanism includes a diaphragm that generates power when the diaphragm vibrates. The diaphragm vibrates in response to force being exerted upon the diaphragm. Control circuitry of the electronic device utilizes the generated power to charge the battery. In some implementations, the power generating mechanism includes a force focusing guide that directs and/or focuses the force onto the diaphragm. In various implementations, the power generating mechanism may includes a wire coil that moves with respect to a magnet when the diaphragm vibrates, causing power to generate within the wire coil. In various other implementations, the power generating mechanism includes a piezoelectric element that is positioned adjacent to the diaphragm and is compressed and/or decompressed by vibration of the diaphragm, causing power to generate within the piezoelectric element. | 09-13-2012 |
20120229074 | DUAL RATE CHARGER FOR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER - A apparatus includes an AC adapter input, a main battery charger coupled to the input to charge a main battery, system logic to execute code stored on storage devices, and an expansion battery connector coupled to the input to provide sufficient current to enable charging of an expansion battery at a rate higher than a maximum charge rate of the main battery charger. | 09-13-2012 |
20120229075 | STRUCTURE OF MULTIPLE-USE ELECTRICAL CHARGER - A structure of multiple-use electrical charger includes a transformer, which has an end to which a USB connector is attached and an opposite end to which a charging cable is attached, a charging cable, which has two ends each of which is provided with a probe pin and fused with a silicone rubber member for looping around a battery to carry out electrical charging operation; and a battery, which includes metal plates for engagement with the probe pins of the charging cable for carrying out electrical charging operation. With the charging cable being provided with the probe pins and the silicone rubbers, in use, the probe pins of the charging cable are respectively put in alignment with metal plates of the battery and the silicone rubbers are looped around the battery, so that engagement between the probe pins and the metal plates of the battery are made tight. | 09-13-2012 |
20120229076 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POWERING A CHARGING CIRCUIT OF A COMMUNICATIONS INTERFACE - Embodiments include systems and methods of powering a mobile device using a sink device. The method may include detecting a coupling of a mobile device to the sink device and transmitting an acknowledgement in response to a query, the acknowledgement confirming that the sink device has charging capability. Power may be selectively provided in response to the power request. According to some embodiments, the method includes transmitting a query by a communications transmitter to determine if a sink device has charging capability, and deactivating a driver for a power line and transmitting a power request using the communications transmitter in response to receiving an acknowledgement signal from the sink device. The method may further include selectively providing power received from the sink device to a charging circuit of the mobile device. The mobile device may include an HDMI transmitter for communicating through a transmission line to an HDMI sink device. | 09-13-2012 |
20120229077 | ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRIC POWER DISCHARGE - An electric power accumulating device is charged with electric power supplied from an electric power system and is configured to discharge electric power to a load device. A control unit predicts, with reference to an electric power consumption result of the load device, an electric power consumption of the load device in each time zone in one day and determines, according to the predicted electric power consumption, a discharge implementation time zone or a discharge threshold. The control unit causes the electric power accumulating device to discharge electric power to the load device when determining that the present time is in the discharge implementation time zone or when an electric power consumed by the load device is greater than or equal to the determined discharge threshold. | 09-13-2012 |
20120229078 | Energy store method and charging method - An electrically chargeable energy store includes a plurality of energy cells connected in series, a scanning device for the cell voltages of the energy cells, and a processing device for determining a setpoint charging current through the energy cells based on the scanned cell voltages. The processing device is equipped to determine the setpoint charging current as a function of differences between the scanned cell voltages. A method for charging an electrically chargeable energy store includes steps of scanning of the cell voltages of the energy cells, determining a setpoint charging current through the energy cells based on the differences of the scanned cell voltages, and limiting of a charging current flowing through the energy cells to the determined setpoint charging current. | 09-13-2012 |
20120229079 | UNIVERSAL PURPOSE POWER ADAPTER - A universal purpose power adapter has a first box and a second box, in which the first box includes a first socket, a first plug and first terminal blocks, and the second box further comprises a second plug and second terminal blocks. The second plug couples to the first socket and to the power output port at the same time; the first plug couples to the charging port of the backup battery. A backup battery can be connected to a digital product via the power adaptor. A selector circuit in each of the first and second boxes, and coupled, facilitates power routing through the connected boxes. | 09-13-2012 |
20120229080 | CONVERTER AND SUBMODULE OF A CONVERTER FOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING AN ENERGY STORE - A submodule charges or discharges an energy store and contains a capacitor unit and a power semiconductor circuit having power semiconductors that can be switched on and off. The capacitor unit and the power semiconductor circuit are connected to each other such that, after actuating the power semiconductors, the voltage released at the capacitor unit or a zero voltage can be produced at output terminals of the submodule. In order to provide a submodule allowing individual adaptation of the charging operation to the requirements of the energy store which, is cost-effective, the energy store is connected to the submodule via a DC-DC regulator. The regulator is connected to the capacitor unit and is configured to convert a capacitor voltage into a charge voltage that is required for charging the energy store, and to convert a discharge voltage released at the energy store during discharge into the capacitor voltage. | 09-13-2012 |
20120229081 | CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD - A smart controller ( | 09-13-2012 |
20120235629 | Bike Jumper Kits - The invention provides a kit comprising a system of jumper cables designed specifically for use with motorcycles, ATVs, boats, and similar vehicles and comprises a versatile system of jumper cables and connectors for use in charging and jump starting motorcycles, ATVs, boats, and similar vehicles. | 09-20-2012 |
20120235630 | CHARGING SYSTEM WITH ADAPTIVE POWER MANAGEMENT - An embodiment of a charger may include an input, at least one switch having a first node coupled to a reference voltage, a current sensor coupled between the input and a second node of the at least one switch, an output coupled to a third node of the at least one switch, and a charge controller coupled to the input to determine an input voltage, to the current sensor to determine an input current and to control inputs of the at least one switch. The at least one switch may be responsive to control signals supplied by the charge controller to the control inputs thereof to control voltage and current at the output of the charger. The charge controller may be responsive to the input voltage and the input current to produce the control signals in a manner that maximizes electrical power drawn at the input. | 09-20-2012 |
20120235631 | Storage Unit, Power Generation System, and Charge/Discharge System - This storage unit includes a storage portion that stores power, a converter that converts power, a first temperature detection portion arranged in the vicinity of the converter, and a housing that houses at least the converter, the first temperature detection portion, and the storage portion. | 09-20-2012 |
20120242279 | PLUG STORAGE STRUCTURE OF CLEANING ROBOT - An plug storage structure of a cleaning robot is presented. A charging structure includes a charging base and a main body of an electronic device. The charging base includes a charging terminal and a projecting portion. The main body has an external housing, charging plugs and an plug storage device. When the main body reaches the charging base, the projecting portion triggers the plug storage device, so that the charging plugs protrude from the external housing, so as to be connected to the charging terminal. When the main body leaves the charging base, the plug storage device automatically receives the charging plugs inside the external housing, so as to keep the plugs of the cleaning robot received inside the external housing during cleaning, thereby preventing the plugs of the cleaning robot from colliding with and damaging adjacent furniture. | 09-27-2012 |
20120242280 | POWER SUPPLY FOR BOOSTING CHARGE - Provide is a power supply for boosting charge which is adaptive to a change in capacity by modularizing each part, can achieve modularization while facilitating insulation from a grid by installing a transformer at the grid side, can reduce the ripple of the output current by controlling a switching in a phase staggering scheme, and can reduce the ripple of the output current in an individual charging mode. The power supply for boosting charge includes: an input filter unit for filtering current or voltage introduced from a power grid; a rectifying unit for rectifying an AC voltage outputted from the input filter unit into a DC voltage; a DC link unit for smoothing an output voltage of the rectifying unit; and a battery charging unit which includes two or more battery charging modules connected in parallel to the DC link unit. | 09-27-2012 |
20120242281 | BATTERY PACK AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS THEREOF - A battery pack comprising a plurality of batteries. Each of the batteries includes: a control circuit, for detecting power of the batteries to generate power information; and at least one transmitting interface, for outputting the power information, and for receiving external power or for outputting the power stored in the battery, wherein the control circuit further determines if the external power is utilized to charge the battery according to the power of the batteries. | 09-27-2012 |
20120242282 | INPUT-OUTPUT CIRCUIT - A power supply detection circuit detects power feeding to a VBUS terminal from the outside. A charger detection circuit detects the kind of charger by monitoring voltages of a DP terminal and a DM terminal. A control unit adjusts timing and instructs the charger detection circuit to start a charger kind detection process after a notification of detection of power feeding is received from the power supply detection circuit. | 09-27-2012 |
20120249053 | BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FOR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER - The apparatus includes an AC adapter input, a battery charger coupled to the input to charge a battery, a temperature sensor, and system logic to execute code stored on storage devices. The battery charger provides a charging current that is a function of temperature sensed by the temperature sensor. The charging current may also be a function of sensed barometric pressure, battery age, external temperature, a full charge capacity, and system power demand. | 10-04-2012 |
20120249054 | UNIVERSAL CHARGING BOARD ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING POWER TO DEVICES CONNECTED THEREOF - A multi-device charging assembly for providing electrical power includes a power control assembly configured for supplying a plurality of charging voltages to at least one electronic device, a display board assembly configured for displaying status information to a user associated with the at least one electronic device, and a microcontroller board assembly configured for controlling each of the power control assembly and the display board assembly. The microcontroller board assembly determines whether at least one charging port is connected to the at least one electronic device, and determines whether payment is received from the user for supplying a charging voltage to the at least one electronic device. The microcontroller board assembly transmits information to the power control assembly for supplying the charging voltage to the at least one charging port upon receiving the payment. | 10-04-2012 |
20120249055 | INDIVIDUAL CELL CHARGER AND METHOD OF USING SAME - An individual cell charger and method of using it are disclosed. The voltage of each individual battery cell of a series connected cell configuration, is measured. A controlled power source charges the cells individually at an initial voltage. The voltage on each individual one of the charged cells is subsequently measured by a battery management system. The voltage of the controlled power source is incrementally increased to charge the cells individually at an incrementally higher voltage. The measuring and charging of each individual cell is repeated until the voltage on at least one of the cells reaches a predetermined voltage. Once the voltage on at least one of the cells reaches a predetermined voltage, the measuring and charging each individual cell continues at substantially the same last incremental voltage. | 10-04-2012 |
20120249056 | ELECTRICAL CHARGING/DISCHARGING CONTROL APPARATUS, ELECTRIC-POWER MANAGEMENT APPARATUS, ELECTRIC-POWER MANAGEMENT METHOD AND ELECTRIC-POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Disclosed herein is an electrical-charging/discharging control apparatus composing an electric-power accumulation facility in conjunction with an electric-power accumulation battery and including: a communication section configured to receive a command to carry out either of electrical charging and discharging operations on the electric-power accumulation battery from an electric-power management apparatus for managing the electrical charging and discharging operations carried out on the electric-power accumulation battery; a control section configured to control the electrical charging and discharging operations carried out on the electric-power accumulation battery on the basis of the command; and a power conditioner for supplying electric power from an electric-power network to the electric-power accumulation battery and transferring electric power accumulated in the electric-power accumulation battery to the electric-power network in accordance with control carried out by the control section. | 10-04-2012 |
20120249057 | CHARGE CONTROL DEVICE, CHARGE CONTROL METHOD, PROGRAM, AND SYSTEM - A charge control device including: a charge control unit configured to select a power storage device to be charged from a plurality of power storage devices in accordance with degrees of subsequent deterioration of the power storage devices, the degrees being calculated based on battery information of the power storage devices each having a secondary battery; and a transmission unit configured to transmit a charge command to a power storage device selected by the charge control unit. | 10-04-2012 |
20120249058 | AUXILIARY BATTERY CHARGING APPARATUS - When an auxiliary battery is charged, a second switch is turned on and off, a third switch is turned off, and a fourth switch is turned on. When the output voltages of first and second rechargeable battery cells are equalized, the first and second switched are turned on and off respectively, a third switch is turned on, and a fourth switch is turned off. | 10-04-2012 |
20120249059 | SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY DEVICE - A switching power supply device includes a full-bridge circuit, a transformer, a rectifier circuit, a filter circuit, a first series connection of a snubber capacitor and a first diode, and a second diode. The full-bridge circuit includes switching elements which are controlled to be driven under phase-shift control. The first series connection is connected in parallel with the smoothing reactor, where one terminal is connected to a terminal on positive side of the rectifier circuit, and the other terminal is connected to an anode of the first diode. A cathode of the first diode is connected to one terminal of the smoothing capacitor which is applied with positive voltage. The second diode is provided between a terminal on negative side of the rectifier circuit and a connecting point of the snubber capacitor and the first diode. A cathode of the second diode is connected to the connecting point. | 10-04-2012 |
20120249060 | PROCESS OF COOLING SURGICAL DEVICE BATTERY BEFORE OR DURING HIGH TEMPERATURE STERILIZATION - A dual-mode autoclave for sterilizing a battery is disclosed including a controller and an environmental system in operative communication with the controller and configured sterilize a battery contained within the dual-mode autoclave in response to a command from the controller. The environmental system configured to reduce a temperature of the battery to a first, pre-cooled temperature during a first operational phase and configured to increase the temperature of the battery to a second, autoclaving temperature during a second operational phase. | 10-04-2012 |
20120249061 | ELECTROMOTIVE FORCE DEVICE - Provided is an electromotive force device which is mounted to a hybrid vehicle or the like, causes an internal combustion engine to drive effectively, and thus make the vehicle travel efficiently. A start control device acquires a battery current output from a battery ammeter and a battery voltage output from a battery voltmeter in a set manual calculation period to calculate a battery average output. The start control device sets a start timing of a gas turbine on the basis of the battery average output calculated by a battery average output calculation unit and the current SOC calculated by a SOC calculation unit. | 10-04-2012 |
20120249062 | ELECTRIC POWER EXCHANGING EQUIPMENT - An electric power exchanging equipment comprises a main body which has a containing room, and a side edge of the containing room defines a battery fixing block. The fixing block extends toward the containing room in order to define a holding room for holding a battery The containing room can hold batteries of different standards and dimensions. | 10-04-2012 |
20120256584 | PV monitoring system with combiner switching and charge controller switching - A photovoltaic (PV) monitoring system uses combiner switches and charge controller switches to test the health of a PV installation. Combiner switches are used to direct test current through PV strings and substrings as health measurements are collected by a centralized sensor. Charge controller switches are used to supply test current at night. | 10-11-2012 |
20120262107 | BATTERY MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND PORTABLE COMPUTER - The present invention provides a battery management device and a portable computer, the battery management device is for managing the rechargeable battery provided in a portable computer, the portable computer is provided with a charge circuit for charging a battery, the battery management device comprises: a discharge circuit for discharge the battery; a acquiring module for acquire the mode determining parameter; a first determining module for judging whether the battery storage mode is entered according to the mode determining parameter; a first control module for controlling the charge circuit or the discharge circuit to control the amount of electrical charge of the battery so that the amount of electrical charge of the battery is lower than the second amount of electrical charge threshold in the battery storage mode; the performance of the battery when deposited with the amount of electrical charge lower than the second amount of electrical charge threshold is better than the performance when deposited with the amount of electrical charge higher than the second amount of electrical charge threshold. The present invention alleviates the attenuation of the amount of electrical charge capacity of the rechargeable battery of the portable computer. | 10-18-2012 |
20120268060 | CHARGER AUTOMATICALLY TRACKING AN OPTIMAL CHARGING FREQUENCY FOR SINUSOIDAL WAVE BATTERIES - A device and a method automatically trace and fix a resonance frequency of the batteries for offering an optimal charging frequency to the batteries. The device and method utilize a resonance frequency f | 10-25-2012 |
20120268061 | REAL TIME SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING AND MANAGING A LOAD IN AN ELECTRICAL GRID - A system and a method are provided for optimizing and managing a load in an electrical grid. The method includes receiving an event notification associated with a mobile device requiring a charge and determining charging station information of at least one charging station in an electrical grid based on the event notification, the at least one charging station operable to charge the mobile device. The charging station information of the at least one charging station is sent to a user of the mobile device. | 10-25-2012 |
20120268062 | Charging connector mounting structure - A charging connector mounting structure is provided, which prevents entry of water into an outer panel and is highly versatile, includes: an opening provided in an outer panel located on a side face of a vehicle; an outer box mounted on a vehicle interior side of the opening and recessed toward the inside of the opening; a through-hole formed in a recessed portion of the outer box; a connector connecting portion which is inserted in the through-hole and to which a cable plug for charging a battery of the vehicle is connected; and an inner box that is mounted to an inner panel located on the vehicle interior side with respect to the outer panel and that supports the connector connecting portion, wherein the inner box is made of resin. | 10-25-2012 |
20120268063 | CHARGING SYSTEM WITH ADAPTIVE POWER MANAGEMENT - An embodiment of a charger may include an input, at least one switch having a first node coupled to a reference voltage, a current sensor coupled between the input and a second node of the at least one switch, an output coupled to a third node of the at least one switch, and a charge controller coupled to the input to determine an input voltage, to the current sensor to determine an input current and to control inputs of the at least one switch. The at least one switch may be responsive to control signals supplied by the charge controller to the control inputs thereof to control voltage and current at the output of the charger. The charge controller may be responsive to the input voltage and the input current to produce the control signals in a manner that maximizes electrical power drawn at the input. | 10-25-2012 |
20120274267 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO HARNESS KEYBOARD STROKES AND MOUSE MOVEMENT TO CHARGE AN ELECTRICAL STORAGE DEVICE - In one aspect, the a system for charging an electrical storage device of a computer is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes at least one user input device that is operatively connected to the computer and configured to communicate input data to the computer in response to an action of a user. The input device has one or more transducers that are configured to receive a mechanical force resulting from user input to the input device and to convert the received mechanical force into electrical energy. The input device also has a connector that is configured to operatively connect the user input device to the electrical storage device of the computer and to deliver the electrical energy from the user input device to the electrical storage device. | 11-01-2012 |
20120274268 | Power Monitoring and Control Apparatus and Power Monitoring and Control System - A power monitoring and control apparatus and system are provided, which level charge loads of electric vehicles over an overall power system as well as make the power loads fall within the maximum contract power, in plug-in charging of the electric vehicles in individual houses. The power monitoring and control apparatus is used in charging a battery-mounted equipment from the power system through a battery charger. The apparatus compares a current value available for charging the battery-mounted equipment from the power system with a charging current value requested to the battery charger from the battery-mounted equipment, and employs as the charging current to the battery-mounted equipment a smaller one among the charging current available value and the charging request value. | 11-01-2012 |
20120274269 | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS - An image processing apparatus, including: a rechargeable battery that includes a temperature detecting terminal from which temperature status of the rechargeable battery is obtained; a connector that supplies electric power to charge the rechargeable battery; a battery charge unit that controls the electric power and charges the rechargeable battery via the connector; a control unit that controls the battery charge unit and operation of the image processing apparatus; and a switch unit that switches a connection of the temperature detecting terminal among the battery charge unit and the control unit. | 11-01-2012 |
20120280647 | BATTERY RECHARGING STATION FOR USE IN A BAR - A battery charging station may be used with a bar having a counter-top surface on one side of the bar and a drink rail portion on the other side. The battery charging station may include a body having a bottom surface and at least one foot that has a width that is equal to or less than the width of the drink rail portion. The battery charging station may also include at least one phone charging tip and at least one advertisement. Because the battery charging station is supported to the drink rail portion, it does not interfere with the counter-top surface. | 11-08-2012 |
20120286721 | Multi-purpose Mobile Power Supply Charger Structure - A multi-purpose mobile power supply charger structure comprising: a main body, with containing room, and sequentially comprising stepladder shaped an upper, a middle, and a lower frame, inside of the main body, provided with a battery and a circuit device, and on both sides of the main body provided with an output port and an input port, and on the back side of the main body further provided with a movable plug, and at the lower fringe of the upper frame provided with a sliding groove, and on the middle frame, provided groove through connection point, which electrically connected with the circuit device, as to the lower frame, provided with a slide guiding groove and a recovery mechanism; a power switch, provided on the upper frame and connected with the built-in battery and the circuit device; a detecting switch, provided on the upper frame, and connected with its one side provided with indicating lights; a plurality of fastening block, provided in the sliding groove of the upper frame, wherein at least two of the fastening block, and provided with a projecting through connection point; a rotatable top plate, provided with a restraining block, and provided on the lower frame with a rotation axle, and connected with the recovery mechanism. Thereby, with this design, the present invention provides charging to batteries of various kind of portable electronic product and support to its operation power, and further provides charging with built-in battery of its main body. | 11-15-2012 |
20120286722 | Charger - The charger | 11-15-2012 |
20120286723 | POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, POWER MANAGEMENT APPARATUS, AND POWER MANAGEMENT METHOD - There is provided a power management system including a power receiving unit for receiving power from outside according to consumption of power, an electrical storage unit for storing the power received by the power receiving unit, and a discharge control unit for controlling a second power amount discharged from the electrical storage unit so that a first power amount provided by the power receiving unit attains a predetermined time-series pattern. | 11-15-2012 |
20120293112 | BATTERY MODULE CONTROL SYSTEM AND BATTERY MODULE CONTROL METHOD - In order to provide a battery module control system able to reuse an arbitrary secondary battery module through a simple, inexpensive system, the present invention includes: a plurality of battery modules that are connected to each other in parallel; switch circuits that are provided on charge and discharge routes of a plurality of the battery modules; an average impedance value calculation section (control section) that calculates average impedance values of a plurality of the battery modules; a maximum allowable charge-and-discharge rate input section (input section) that inputs maximum allowable charge-and-discharge rates of a plurality of the battery modules; an allowable voltage difference calculation section (control section) that calculates allowable voltage differences of a plurality of the battery modules on the basis of the average impedance values calculated by the average impedance value calculation section and the maximum allowable charge-and-discharge rates input by the maximum allowable charge-and-discharge rate input section; a common voltage detection section (control section) that detects a voltage of a common charge and discharge route of a plurality of the battery modules; and a plurality of voltage detection sections (control section) that detect voltages of a plurality of the battery modules, wherein, when a difference between the voltage detected by the common voltage detection section and the voltage detected by the voltage detection section corresponding to a predetermined battery module is greater than an allowable voltage difference of the predetermined battery module, a switch circuit provided on a charge and discharge route of the predetermined battery module is so controlled as to be turned OFF. | 11-22-2012 |
20120293113 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL CHARGER SYSTEM AND METHOD - 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. | 11-22-2012 |
20120293114 | CHARGE CONTROL CIRCUIT, BATTERY-OPERATED DEVICE, CHARGING APPARATUS AND CHARGING METHOD - A charge control circuit includes a first acquisition unit that acquires a total discharge electric quantity of a lead storage battery, the total discharge electric quantity being separated into a first discharge electric quantity which is a discharge electric quantity of a discharge current having a current value of less than a predetermined level, and a second discharge electric quantity which is a discharge electric quantity of a discharge current having a current value of not less than the predetermined level, a computing unit that obtains a first and second charge electric quantities corresponding to the first and second discharge electric quantities respectively, and a charge electric quantity required for charging the lead storage battery as a sum of the obtained first and second charge electric quantities, and a charge control unit that controls a charge of the lead storage battery based on the charge electric quantity. | 11-22-2012 |
20120299532 | FAST CHARGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method include detecting whether a fast charger module is coupled to a system having a processor and a memory device. If the fast charger module is coupled to the system, a fast charging current is provided from the fast charger module at multiple selectable voltage levels via an internal charger. If the fast charger module is not detected as coupled to the system, a charging current is provided from an AC adapter via the internal charger. | 11-29-2012 |
20120299533 | CIRCUIT AND METHOD ENABLING THE SHARING OF A BATTERY CHARGER WITH MULTIPLE BATTERIES - A circuit includes a first port configured for connection to a battery charger and a plurality of second ports each configured for connection to a battery to be charged. The circuit includes a corresponding switchable circuit path provided between the first port and each of the second ports. A control circuit is configured to selectively activate the switchable circuit paths so as to connect the first port to selected ones of the second ports for charging of the connected battery by the connected battery charger. | 11-29-2012 |
20120299534 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A WALL MOUNTED UNIVERSAL POWER SUPPLY - Methods and Systems for charging portable equipment having divergent power requirements and exhibiting different structural features are provided by devices having adapters to accommodate the portable equipment in the form of a wall mounted universal power supply. Adapters are configured in plate formats that fit into cradles capable of charging cell phones, video cameras, and wireless routers. | 11-29-2012 |
20120299535 | ELECTRICAL CHARGING SYSTEM - An electrical charging system having a rectifier which is supplied with energy via an input. An inverter whose alternating voltage side is connected, via phase conductors, to windings of a rotating field machine and whose direct voltage side can be connected to an energy accumulator to be charged. A first current path section passes current, supplied by the rectifier, into the charging system via the plus terminal or pole of the rectifier and the rotating field machine to the inverter. The first current path section passes the current via phase windings of the rotating field machine, such that the first current path section comprises a first switch, which can selectively interrupt the first current path section. The charging system can operate, by the first switch and at least one phase winding in the first current path section, as a step-up and step-down converter in the direction toward an energy accumulator. | 11-29-2012 |
20120299536 | MOTORIZED DUAL ENGINE POWER SYSTEM - A drive system using multi-fuel engines to provide mechanical energy as an electric generator. The electric generator provides electrical energy to an electric motor which in turn provides mechanical energy to drive a load. The electric generator also provides electric energy to storage batteries. Electrical energy may be provided from the storage batteries to the electric motor as needed. | 11-29-2012 |
20120299537 | CHARGING CONTROL METHOD FOR SECONDARY BATTERY AND CONTROL DEVICE - The disclosed device for controlling charging of a secondary battery includes a step for calculating an amount of heat generated by a secondary battery on the basis of an inter-electrode-plate voltage, internal resistance, a current value, and charging efficiency; a step for calculating an amount of allowable generated heat of the secondary battery on the basis of a temperature of the secondary battery and the cooling ability of a cooling means that cools the secondary battery; and a step for limiting the charging power of the secondary battery when the aforementioned amount of heat generated is greater than the aforementioned amount of allowable heat generation. | 11-29-2012 |
20120306434 | LIGHTWEIGHT POWER SYSTEM FOR CONTINUOUSLY CHARGING MULTIPLE BATTERY POWERED DEVICES CARRIED BY A DISMOUNTED SOLDIER - An apparatus for charging multiple rechargeable devices is disclosed. The apparatus includes a hub or multiple T-connectors connected between a power source, preferably a Zinc-air battery, and several chargers, the hub/T-connectors configured to provide electrical and mechanical connectivity between the power source and the chargers. The apparatus includes housings configured to encase the chargers and to conformally receive each of the corresponding devices containing rechargeable batteries. The apparatus further includes pouches configured to removably receive chargers, devices, and the power source. When the power source voltage falls below a certain threshold, then a charger associated with a device having the smallest difference between its rated voltage and its measured voltage discontinues charging before other chargers. The apparatus is wearable by a user. | 12-06-2012 |
20120306435 | CHARGING CIRCUIT WITH UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS PORT - A charging circuit includes a switch, a standby power supply, a first power supply, a second power supply, a universal serial bus (USB) port, and a power supply switching module with a first to a fourth terminals. According to the power states of a computer, the power supply switching module allows either a first power supply or a second standby power supply to provide a charging voltage for the USB port through controlling the switch. | 12-06-2012 |
20120306436 | ELECTRIC STORAGE DEVICE CONDITION DETERMINATION DEVICE, ELECTRICALLY CHARGEABLE DEVICE, AND METHOD OF DETERMINING ELECTRIC STORAGE DEVICE CONDITION - A condition determination device for determining a condition of an electric storage device includes a current detector, a voltage detector, and a controller. The controller is configured to: determine a level of a first electric factor based on at least one of a charging current detected by the current detector and a charging voltage detected by the voltage detector; obtain first charging time while the level of the first electric factor is constant; determine a level of a second electric factor based on the charging voltage detected by the voltage detector; obtain second charging time while the level of the second electric factor is constant; calculate a determination value based on the first charging time and the second charging time; and determine a condition of the electric storage device based on the determination value. | 12-06-2012 |
20120306437 | BATTERY CHARGER AND METHOD UTILIZING ALTERNATING DC CHARGING CURRENT - A battery charger is disclosed for use with various batteries, such as automotive and marine-type batteries. In accordance with an aspect of the invention, the charging current is alternated between non-zero DC charging current levels. By alternating the charging current between non-zero DC charging levels, the battery can be charged to a higher capacity (i.e., ampere hours) faster, thus reducing the charging time and at the same time allow the rating of the battery charger to be increased. In accordance with another important aspect of the invention, the technique for alternating the charging current can be implemented in both linear and switched-mode battery chargers. | 12-06-2012 |
20120306438 | CHARGING DEVICE FOR USE IN A SYSTEM FOR MONITORING PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR - A charging device includes a plurality of charging ports, each charging port for selectively coupling to one of a plurality of wireless devices and for coupling a power signal to the one of the plurality of wireless devices based on an external power source. Each of the plurality of wireless devices includes a short-range wireless device transceiver that receives alarm data from the protective headgear in response to an alarm event at the protective headgear. A user interface emits a first detectable alert signal in response to the alarm data to assist the user in the monitoring of the protective headgear. A battery provides power to the short-range wireless device transceiver and the user interface. A connector couples the power signal from one of the plurality of charging ports to charge the battery. | 12-06-2012 |
20120313571 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RATIONING CHARGE OR ENERGY PROVIDED TO A PORTABLE DEVICE - A charging method and system for rationing charge or energy supplied by a host to a portable device. The system includes a power switch, and a current sensing module connected to the power switch. The current sensing module detects instantaneous current drawn by the portable device. The system further includes a current register connected to the current sensing module for storing the instantaneous current value. A timing module generates timing information. The system also includes a charge register storing a cumulative charge drawn by the portable device. The cumulative charge is obtained by multiplying the instantaneous current value with the timing information. A threshold database stores a threshold value, and a rationing module connected to the host and the charge register continuously compares the cumulative charge value with the threshold charge value. When the cumulative charge value exceeds the threshold charge value, a control signal is generated. | 12-13-2012 |
20120313572 | INTEGRATED BUCK-BOOST CONVERTER OF CHARGING APPARATUS - An integrated buck-boost converter of a charging apparatus receives a direct current (DC) input voltage and converts the voltage level of the DC input voltage to provide an output voltage for charging a rechargeable battery. The integrated buck-boost converter includes a first switch, a second switch, a first diode, a second diode, an inductor, and a capacitor. The integrated buck-boost converter can provide step-up and step-down conversion functions by controlling the first switch and the second switch, thus accurately providing the required voltage level of the charging voltage for charging the rechargeable battery, efficiently reducing the switching losses of the first switch and the second switch, and significantly increasing the overall efficiency of the integrated buck-boost converter. | 12-13-2012 |
20120313573 | APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING BATTERY FROM BEING OVERCHARGED - Disclosed is an apparatus for preventing a battery from overcharging. In particular, the apparatus includes a battery module which has a plurality of battery cells and a battery controller that is connected to the battery module. The battery controller has a voltage sensor. A mounting frame is arranged a predetermined distance from the battery module, and is made of a conductor to which a ground is connected. The battery controller determines that overcharging to the battery module has occurred when the voltage sensor senses a low voltage due to the battery module coming in contact with the mounting frame because of swelling. | 12-13-2012 |
20120313574 | CHARGE/DISCHARGE CONTROL CIRCUIT AND BATTERY DEVICE - To solve a problem in that, even after a charge inhibition signal is input from an input terminal and a charge control transistor is turned OFF, if a load is connected between external terminals (EB+, EB−), a discharge current flows, and to solve another problem of power consumption of a charge/discharge control circuit ( | 12-13-2012 |
20120313575 | REGENERATIVE SUSPENSION WITH ACCUMULATOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In exemplary embodiments, a regenerative suspension system replaces or complements a standard shock absorber on a vehicle. A pump attaches via a hose to a central accumulator cylinder that is mounted on a vehicle. Pressurized fluid, air, or other material charges the accumulator. The Pressurized fluid, air, or other material is controllably released via a valve in order to perform work. | 12-13-2012 |
20120319643 | Management device for charging circuit and wireless terminal - The present disclosure provides a management device for a charging circuit and a wireless terminal, which belong to the technical field of management control of a linear charging circuit. The device includes a power supply management module ( | 12-20-2012 |
20120326655 | CHARGING APPARATUS FOR ELECTRIC STORAGE DEVICE, VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE CHARGING APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE CHARGING APPARATUS - A charging apparatus includes an electric power supply device and a control device. The control device that estimates a first region in which first charging power is supplied from the electric power supply device to a electric storage device; estimates a second region, in which second charging power that is smaller than the first charging power is supplied from the electric power supply device to the electric storage device, based on temperature of the electric storage device and a state-of-charge of the electric storage; estimates a first charging time that corresponds to the first region; estimates a second charging time that corresponds to the second region; estimates a total charging time by using the first charging time and the second charging time; obtains a charging completion time; and sets a charging start time based on the charging completion time and the total charging time. | 12-27-2012 |
20120326656 | CHARGER FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND CHARGING METHOD - A charger for an electronic device that charges a rechargeable battery of the electronic device. The charger includes a detection unit, which detects connection of another electronic device to the electronic device through a communication cable including a power supply line. A charging unit charges the rechargeable battery with power supply voltage from the power supply line. A measurement unit acquires a measurement value indicating a degree of a voltage drop of the power supply voltage occurred when the charging unit performs charging. A control unit instructs a charging current value for charging the rechargeable battery with the charging unit. When the detection unit detects connection of the other electronic device, the control unit monitors the measurement value while instructing the charging unit to increase the charging current value from an initial current value and determines the charging current value based on the monitored measurement value. | 12-27-2012 |
20130002192 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SAMPLING MULTIPLE PROFILES IN A CHARGING PORT WITHOUT HOST INTERVENTION - An emulation system for charging any arbitrary portable device through a communication port on the portable device. The system includes a receptacle port for communicating with the portable device and a profile database for storing multiple charging profiles. Each charging profile including a set of parameters and at least one exit condition. Further, an emulation module applies a first charging profile to the portable device and monitors the set of parameters associated with the charging profile to identify an associated exit condition. Upon a determination that the exit condition for the first charging profile is met, the emulation module applies a next charging profile to the portable device. | 01-03-2013 |
20130002193 | DOCK FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A dock for receiving a portable electronic device, including: a housing comprising an aperture; a support coupled to an inner wall of the housing; and a charging connector received in the support and movable relative to the housing for charging the portable electronic device when the charging connector extends through the aperture, wiring of the charging connector for electrically communicating with a power source; wherein the charging connector is movable relative to the housing in response to a magnetic force. | 01-03-2013 |
20130002194 | Secondary Battery System - Since in existent charge-discharge control the battery direct current resistance of a lithium ion battery increases at a low temperature or in a low SOC, the battery voltage may possibly exceed greatly the maximum allowable voltage instantaneously due to over-voltage during charging or may possibly decrease greatly to less than the minimum allowable voltage during discharging. If the lithium ion battery continuously lies in such a state the battery performance is degraded abruptly. | 01-03-2013 |
20130002195 | CHARGER AND PORTABLE DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A charger for a portable device includes a USB detector connected to a data pin to detect the effective resistance on the data pin before a USB transceiver is enabled, to identify USB or adapter plug in and control a charging current for a battery accordingly. | 01-03-2013 |
20130002196 | CHARGER AND PORTABLE DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A charger for a portable device includes a USB detector connected to a data pin to detect the effective resistance on the data pin before a USB transceiver is enabled, to identify USB or adapter plug in and control a charging current for a battery accordingly. | 01-03-2013 |
20130009592 | AUTONOMOUS DEVICE BATTERY EXCHANGE - Various embodiments related to automatically exchanging a discharged battery for a charged battery in an autonomous device are disclosed. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides a method of operating an autonomous device, the method including autonomously moving to and operatively engaging with a battery exchange dock such that a discharged battery in the autonomous device is automatically removed from the autonomous device and placed into a charging receptacle on the battery exchange dock and a charged battery is automatically received from the battery exchange dock by the autonomous device. The method further includes autonomously disengaging from the battery exchange dock after receiving the charged battery. | 01-10-2013 |
20130009593 | CHARGER AND CHARGING APPARATUS - A reduction in breakdown voltage and mechanical deterioration of an electrode plate of a rechargeable battery are suppressed, and a charging time is shortened. | 01-10-2013 |
20130015810 | Battery Charging Apparatus with a Common Control Loop for a Low Drop-Out Voltage Regulator and a Boost RegulatorAANM Guo; GuoyongAACI Santa ClaraAAST CAAACO USAAGP Guo; Guoyong Santa Clara CA USAANM Nie; DanAACI ChengduAACO CNAAGP Nie; Dan Chengdu CN - A flexible dual mode battery charger that charges a battery in two different modes, depending on the difference between the adapter voltage and the battery voltage, with a smooth transition between these two modes and the charging current remains relatively constant during the transition is provided in this application. At a lower battery level, the dual mode battery charger charges the battery as a LDO charger and when battery voltage is very close to the adapter voltage, the charger migrates its operating mode from the LDO mode to the boost mode and charges the battery as a boost charger. This flexible battery charger uses one common control circuit for controlling the operations of the LDO charger and the boost charger. The switching operation from one operation mode to other operation mode is smooth. | 01-17-2013 |
20130020984 | Battery Charging Cable Storage and Carry Kit for Electric Vehicle - A battery charging kit for an automotive vehicle includes a charging cable, a mounting bracket attached to a structure within an interior of the vehicle, and a carry bag for containing the cable. The bag has first and second flexible/foldable side walls and stiffeners extend along opposite upper edges of the sidewalls to define an upper opening. Carry handles are attached to the stiffeners. The stiffeners includes engagement features removably attachable to the mounting bracket to retain the carry bag such that the side walls hang downwardly and the upper opening is open, the opening being sufficiently large to receive a battery charging cable. Multiple mounting brackets may be provided at different locations in the passenger compartment and/or cargo compartment and/or trunk so that the vehicle operator can select from among them. | 01-24-2013 |
20130020985 | Integrated Battery Service System - An integrated battery service system allows a user to abort a service and then resume the process from where the process was aborted. When conducting a service, the integrated battery service system determines a noise level caused by devices/components coupled to the battery. The integrated battery service system includes connectors configured to couple to a battery for receiving input signals, a processor coupled to the connectors, and a memory device coupled to the processor for storing control codes and operation history. The control codes, when executed by the processor, control the system to selectively abort a service in response to a user input. Since the memory stores operation histories, the processor may access the memory to retrieve data related to the aborted service and parameters obtained during the service before the process was aborted. The system reinstates the aborted service in response to another user input. | 01-24-2013 |
20130020986 | SELF-REPLENISHING ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FOOTWEAR - Embodiments of an energy harvesting and storage system for footwear are described herein. In some embodiments, the system includes a charge generator, such as a permanent magnet movable with respect to a conductive coil to induce an electrical potential, and thus an electric current, in the winding, which can be used to store charge in an electrical energy storage device. The electrical energy storage device can be accessed via an electrical energy access port. Electrical charge can be used by an external device, or electrical charge can be provided by an external source of charge. The components of the energy harvesting and storage system can be disposed in, or coupled to, and article of footwear, such that when a user moves while wearing the article of footwear, charge can be generated and stored for subsequent use. | 01-24-2013 |
20130020987 | BATTERY PACK CONTROLLER - The assemblability of LA terminals with electric wires is improved. The electric wires of the main wiring lines of a precharge circuit are laid on the front surface of a base plate, LA terminals connected to the electric wires are clamped to the relay terminal portions of a main relay mounted on the rear surface, by screws together with main-circuit bus bars, each of the LA terminals has a wing portion protruded beyond the protuberant height of an electric-wire connection portion, an electric wire is bent and disposed to extend from the front surface side of the base plate toward the relay terminal portion, a terminal accommodation portion in which the LA terminals are accommodated is provided at a part extending from the electric-wire bent portion to the relay terminal portion, and bottomed grooves into which the wing portions are inserted are formed in the terminal accommodation portion. | 01-24-2013 |
20130026974 | CHARGING CIRCUIT AND CHARGING CONTROL METHOD - A charging circuit for a battery includes an input terminal configured for providing a charging voltage, a switching unit connected between the input terminal and the battery, and a protection unit. The protection unit is configured for detecting a voltage of the battery and determining whether the voltage of the battery less than a predetermined voltage and controlling the switching unit to activate or terminate charging of the battery. | 01-31-2013 |
20130026975 | BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM - In one aspect of the present invention, a battery charging system has a first rectifier adapted for converting an AC voltage at an input thereof to a first DC voltage at an output thereof; a power factor correction (PFC) circuit coupled to the first rectifier, for correcting the power factor of the battery charging system and outputting a second DC voltage; a first power converter coupled to the PFC circuit, for converting the second DC voltage to a third DC voltage; a second power converter coupled to the first power converter, for converting the third DC voltage to a fourth DC voltage to be delivered to a battery; and a first controller adapted for sensing the fourth DC voltage at the output of the second power converter for regulating the second power converter to maintain the fourth DC voltage at a predetermined value. | 01-31-2013 |
20130026976 | PULSE MODULATION CHARGING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A pulse modulation charging method is provided for charging a rechargeable battery device. In the method, a current pulse is provided according to a charge-discharge cycle, the rechargeable battery device is charged repeatedly with a charge current pulse width, and the rechargeable battery device is discharged with a discharge current pulse width. In addition, in the method one or more voltage threshold values are further designated. When a terminal voltage of the rechargeable battery device is greater than the voltage threshold value, the charge current pulse width is gradually reduced, so as to improve charge efficiency for charging the rechargeable battery device. A pulse modulation charging apparatus is further provided, which is used for charging the rechargeable battery device according to the steps described here. | 01-31-2013 |
20130026977 | CHARGER DEVICE - A charger device includes a switch, a voltage converter, a constant current circuit, and an automatic disconnecting circuit. The switch is connected to an alternating current (AC) power supply which triggers the charger device to work. The automatic disconnecting circuit is connected to the battery, the voltage converter and the constant current circuit automatically disconnect the voltage converter from the AC power supply when the battery is fully charged. The automatic disconnecting circuit comprises a first resistor, a voltage follower, a second resistor, a first zener diode, a variable resistor, a comparator, a third resistor, a first switch element, a diode and a relay. The relay comprises a coil and a normally-open switch connected between the AC power supply and voltage converter. The normally-open switch turns on or turns off to control a connection between the charger device and the AC power supply. | 01-31-2013 |
20130026978 | POWER SUPPLY FOR DOWNHOLE INSTRUMENTS - A power supply for a downhole instrument is provided. The power supply includes high temperature rechargeable energy storage, power generation capabilities and provides for operation in high temperature environments. A method of fabrication and use are provided. | 01-31-2013 |
20130026979 | STORAGE SYSTEM - According to one embodiment, a storage system includes storage devices configured to execute communication by using an identifier, a converter configured to convert the identifier of the storage devices, a controller configured to execute communication with the storage devices via the converter by using the identifier converted by the converter, convert a DC power output from the storage devices into a DC power of a predetermined magnitude and output the DC power, and charge the storage devices with the DC power of the predetermined magnitude, an AC/DC converter configured to convert the DC power output from the controller into an AC power, convert an AC power supplied from a distribution system into a DC power and supply the DC power to the controller, and a controller configured to control the controller and the AC/DC converter. | 01-31-2013 |
20130026980 | ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT AND ELECTRONIC TIMEPIECE - Notification of a charging trend of a secondary cell is achieved with a simpler configuration. A solar cell charges a secondary cell. A CPU detects voltage values of the secondary cell at a predetermined cycle and determines increase and decrease of the charged amount of the secondary cell on the basis of the result of comparison of the voltage values detected a plurality of number of times. The CPU also displays information indicating increase and decrease of the determined charged amount of the secondary cell on a display unit. | 01-31-2013 |
20130033223 | PORTABLE CHARGER - The present invention provides a portable charger including a shell, a manual electricity generator assembly, an electricity supplier, a USB slot. The shell includes a battery assembly which is used to contain at least one rechargeable battery. The manual electricity generator assembly includes a manual driving device and an electricity generation mechanism, the manual driving device has one end connecting to the electricity generation mechanism, the electricity generation mechanism connecting to the battery assembly electrically. The electricity supplier and the USB slot connect to the battery assembly electrically. According to conditions, users can choose to recharge by the electricity supplier or the manual electricity generator assembly. Besides, the USB slot is capable of offering electricity to appliances with a USB plug. Therefore, the portable charger of the present invention can not only recharge for rechargeable batteries, but have more multi-purpose. As such, the practicability is increased as well. | 02-07-2013 |
20130033224 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALIGNING A VEHICLE WITH AN INDUCTIVE CHARGING SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for aligning a vehicle with an inductive charging system is characterized by the addition of alignment coils to a secondary coil on the vehicle. For efficient inductive charging, it is necessary that the vehicle mounted secondary coil be aligned with a stationary primary coil of a transformer of the inductive charging system. When the primary coil is energized, it produces a magnetic field which induces a voltage in the alignment coils as a function of the proximity of the alignment coils to the central axis of the primary coil. The voltage differential between opposed pairs of alignment coils is determined by a comparator which then generates a directional signal which can be used by the operator of the vehicle to position the vehicle for closer alignment of the vehicle secondary coil with the primary coil and more efficient charging. | 02-07-2013 |
20130033225 | Lossless Charger - A lithium ion power battery lossless charger adopts a charging method of overall serial constant-current and monomer parallel constant-voltage to realize lossless charging on lithium ion power batteries. Lossless includes two implications: one is that charging efficiency is close to 100%, and charging power is basically lossless; and the other one is that charging and discharging are completely based on the characteristic curve of the battery, and the battery per se is completely free of damages in charging and discharging processes. The lossless charger spares a battery management system, all functions of a battery system, a charging system, a discharging system and a maintenance management system are realized only by a simple circuit, and no overcharge, overheating, over discharge, over current or short circuit occurs. The terminal voltages of all monomer batteries are completely equal when charging is finished, and no equalized charging is required. Meanwhile, there aren't any complex control chips or software which are easy to be interfered, the charger is safe, reliable, simple and practical, and the cost, volume, weight and power consumption of the charge are all one tenth of those of the traditional charger. | 02-07-2013 |
20130033226 | Method and Apparatus for Handling a Charging State in a Mobile Electronic Device - Disclosed is a mobile device comprising a voltage supervisor and reset (VSAR) module configured to detect an input voltage, start a timer set to a predetermined time period responsive to detecting the input voltage, and output a low signal responsive to detecting the input voltage. The mobile device also comprises a battery charger module configured to receive the input voltage, receive the low signal, output a power signal, and charge a battery. The mobile device also comprises a processing module configured to receive the power signal, and attempt enumeration responsive to receiving the power signal, wherein the VSAR module is further configured to output a high signal to the battery charger module when the timer expires and enumeration has not been completed. | 02-07-2013 |
20130038273 | CRITICAL MODE CONTROL DISCONTINUOUS MODE BOOST-BUCK CHARGER - Aspects of the present disclosure involve a charging system that provides a consistent specified charge power to a battery. Aspects of the disclosure also involve a bi-directional inverter charger system using boost and buck topologies substantially similar to buck and boost topologies for the charging system. | 02-14-2013 |
20130038274 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXTERNALLY CONTROLLING THE CHARGING OF A BATTERY POWERED DEVICE - A system and method for externally controlling the charging of a battery powered mobile computing device includes a charging unit configured to be electrically coupled to the mobile computing device to charge a battery therein. The charging unit comprises a charger configured to operate in a first mode to provide a constant charge current to the battery to be charged and to operate in a second mode to provide a constant charge voltage to the battery to be charged and where the switch from the first mode to the second mode occurs when the voltage at the battery a predefined threshold voltage. The charger including an offset compensator configured for applying an offset voltage to the measured output of the charger to maintain the charger in the first mode to compensate for voltage drops between the charger and the battery thereby allowing the battery voltage to reach the threshold voltage. | 02-14-2013 |
20130038275 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECHARGING BATTERIES IN A MORE EFFICIENT MANNER - A battery charger including a converter unit, a terminal adaptor, a cable, a battery, and/or multiple power connectors. A terminal, such as an electronic device, can be connected to the converter unit using the cable or directly to the converter unit without the cable. The converter unit determines when to draw power from an external power and when to cease drawing power from the external power source by detecting a power enablement condition or a power disablement condition. The power disablement condition occurs when the terminal is fully charged, the terminal is disconnected from the converter unit, and/or a charge time of the terminal exceeds the predetermined charge time threshold. The power enablement condition occurs when the terminal is initially connected to the converter unit and/or the terminal needs to be charged. The battery supplies power to components of the converter unit and/or the terminal. | 02-14-2013 |
20130043828 | BATTERY CHARGER ARCHITECTURE - A control circuit for use in a battery charger circuit that includes a switching voltage regulator, with the control circuit having a constant current charging mode and a constant voltage charging mode. A switcher controller is provided which configured to control a state of a top side switching transistor and a low side transistor of the switching voltage regulator in response to at least one error signal. A power path transistor switch is disposed intermediate an output of the switching voltage regulator and a first node for receiving a first terminal of a battery to be charged. Feedback circuitry is further provided to produce a first error signal relating to a difference between a first voltage and a first target voltage, with the first voltage being between the output of the switching voltage regulator and a second node for receiving a second terminal of the battery to be charged, with the first error signal being used by the switcher controller when the control circuit is in the constant voltage charging mode for controlling the top and low side switching transistors. | 02-21-2013 |
20130043829 | BATTERY CHARGER WITH SEGMENTED POWER PATH SWITCH - A battery charger circuit having a regulator controller configured to control the switching transistors of a switching voltage regulator. A power path switch is disposed intermediate an output of the switching voltage regulator and a terminal of a battery to be charged, with the power path switch including at least two transistor segments having common respective drain electrodes, common respective source electrodes and separate respective gate electrodes. A power path switch controller operates to sequentially turn ON the at least two transistor segments of the power path switch, preferably in the order of a decreasing ON resistance. | 02-21-2013 |
20130043830 | Mouse Charging System - A mouse charging device is applying to an electronic device which comprises a power supply and a first connecting port. The mouse charging device comprises a mouse and a receiver. A charging module of the mouse is disposed in a shell of the mouse, and a first conductive piece of the mouse is disposed on the shell. The first conductive piece is electrically connected to the charging module. The receiver comprises a second connecting port and a second conductive piece. The second connecting port is electrically plugged in the first connecting port and electrically connected to the power supply. The second conductive piece is selectively coupled to the first conductive piece of the mouse. As the second conductive piece and the first conductive piece are coupled together, the power supply of the electronic device is available to charge the charging module of the mouse. | 02-21-2013 |
20130043831 | Electronic Device for Controlling Magnitude of Charging Current for Charging To-be-charged Electronic Device - By controlling a charging current magnitude for charging a to-be-charged electronic device by a charging electronic device and current magnitudes of other loading elements of the charging electronic device, when the charging electronic device is switched to a fast charge mode or to an efficiency mode from a normal charge mode, a required current can be directly provided to the to-be-charged electronic device without raising a hardware cost for upgrading charging capabilities. | 02-21-2013 |
20130043832 | BATTERY STATUS DETECTION METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A battery status indicating method for an electronic device is provided. The battery module is pluggable into the electronic device. When a residual electric quantity of the battery module is lower than a threshold electric quantity, the battery module stops outputting a battery voltage. The battery status indicating method includes steps of judging whether the battery module is in a plugged status or an unplugged status according to the battery voltage, periodically charging the battery module in a first time interval of a fixed cycle if the battery module is in the unplugged status, and judging whether the battery module is switched to the unplugged status according to a change of the battery voltage if the battery module is in the plugged status. | 02-21-2013 |
20130049678 | BATTERY TEMPERATURE DETECTION AND PARASITIC RESISTANCE COMPENSATION SYSTEM - The present application provides systems and methods for battery temperature detection and parasitic resistance compensation. Compensation circuitry is provided to generate a compensation current, proportional to a battery charging or discharging current, to compensate for the parasitic resistance associated with the line connection between a charger/monitor and a battery pack. The compensation current operates to adjust a reference current supplied to a temperature sensor, to enable accurate temperature measurement of the battery pack while reducing or eliminating influence from the parasitic resistance. The compensation circuitry can be utilized in a battery charger topology to enhance battery charging control and/or a battery monitoring topology to enhance battery discharge control. | 02-28-2013 |
20130049679 | PROTECTION ELEMENT, BATTERY CONTROL DEVICE, AND BATTERY PACK - Heat from a heating resistor is efficiently transmitted to a low-melting-point metal body through a heat transfer path. A protection element, connected onto an electric current path of an electric circuit, is provided with an insulating substrate ( | 02-28-2013 |
20130049680 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes an electronic device main body, a USB connection unit, a VBUS detecting unit, a USB control unit, a battery contained in the electronic device main body, a battery monitoring unit, a charging control unit, a switch, and, a system control unit that controls the switch and the charging control unit. The VBUS detecting unit detects connection of the USB device. If the USB control unit determines that D+ and D− terminals of the USB connection unit are not short-circuited, when a battery voltage obtained from the battery monitoring unit is a preset threshold value or less, the system control unit starts charging of the battery. | 02-28-2013 |
20130057199 | ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX MOUNTED ELECTRONIC DEVICE CHARGING STATION - The invention is a portable electronic computer charging and mounting device that holds and allows for the continual charging of a portable electronic device, such as a smart phone, tablet computer, and/or laptop computer. The mounting and charging device is connected or mounted directly to an electrical junction box. | 03-07-2013 |
20130057200 | BIDIRECTIONAL INVERTER-CHARGER - A bidirectional inverter-charger includes a first stage receiving or delivering energy from a line or to a load. The first stage including at least one inductor coupled with a split phase bridge. A link storage is connected between rails of a first bus and between the first stage and a second stage. The second stage includes a DC-to-DC converter connectable to a battery. The DC-to-DC converter includes a transformer providing galvanic isolation between a second bridge, connected between the rails of the first bus, and a third bridge connected between the rails of a second bus. In operation, the first stage provides power factor correction and a voltage boost while charging the battery and inverting when providing power to the line or the load. The second stage provides a controllable charge current to the battery and a voltage boost of a voltage of the battery to the link storage. | 03-07-2013 |
20130057201 | TO-BE-CHARGED APPARATUS, CHARGING ADAPTER, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS SET, AND PLUG UNIT - A to-be-charged apparatus, including: a built-in battery; a plug connectable to a jack included in a data storage apparatus capable of storing data and a jack included in a charging adapter; a drive unit that is capable of acquiring the data from the data storage apparatus while the plug is connected to the jack of the data storage apparatus and is driven by power supplied from the built-in battery; and a circuit that includes a data line for transmitting the data, which is connected between the plug and the drive unit, and supplies, when a connection of the plug to the jack of the charging adapter is detected by a detection switch included in the charging adapter connected to a power supply apparatus, a charge from the charging adapter to the built-in battery using the data line. | 03-07-2013 |
20130057202 | CHARGING APPARATUS USING PAD TYPE ELECTRODE CONTACT POINT - Disclosed herein is a charging apparatus using a pad type electrode contact point, the charging apparatus including: a charging plate having a plate shape; and an attaching plate installed on a portable terminal to provide the power to a charging circuit of the portable terminal. | 03-07-2013 |
20130063074 | BATTERY CHARGE/DISCHARGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A battery charge/discharge management system and method charge a battery according to an operation state of the battery. The system includes a reading module that reads a parameter of the battery; an analysis module that analyzes the parameter of the battery and determines the operation state of the battery according to the parameter of the battery so as to obtain a discharge parameter and record a discharge curve at that time; and a charging module having a mapping table that maps a plurality of discharge curve models and a plurality of charge modes, the charging module obtaining a discharge curve model according to the discharge curve and charging the battery based on a charge mode to which the mapping table maps the discharge curve model. As such, the battery is prevented from staying under high temperature and protected from being damaged by over charging/discharging. | 03-14-2013 |
20130063075 | Plug-In Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment with Indicators - A system for connecting an electric vehicle to a high voltage power source. The system including electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) having an electrical plug compatible with a high voltage power outlet, the plug connected to a power cord. The power cord is connected to a housing containing a number of electrical components configured to control the power flow to an electric vehicle to recharge the vehicle's batteries. The housing includes a plurality of light emitting diodes configured to indicate a status of the EVSE. The LEDs can flash, illuminate a solid color, not illuminate a solid color or a combination thereof. | 03-14-2013 |
20130063076 | CHARGER OF MOBILE TERMINAL AND MOBILE TERMINAL - A charging device for a mobile terminal and a mobile terminal are disclosed. The charging device includes a motor for power generation, a drive module, a charge pump module, a filtering and voltage regulation module and a control unit. The drive module is connected with an input end of the motor and is configured to obtain swing kinetic energy of the mobile terminal. The charge bump module is connected with an output end of the motor and is configured to boost a voltage output by the motor. The filtering and voltage regulation module is configured to perform direct current filtering and voltage regulation processing on a voltage output by the charge pump module, so as to output a charging voltage matching with a battery. The control unit is configured to accumulate charging current so as to adapt to the battery, and to control a charging process. | 03-14-2013 |
20130063077 | CHARGING SYSTEM - A charging system includes a charging cap having a cradle with first and second electrodes; and a rechargeable unit including a charging end having third and fourth electrodes arranged for engagement by the first and second electrode of the charging cap when the rechargeable unit is received in the charging cap and thereby provide electrical contact to enable charging of the rechargeable unit. At least one recess in the rechargeable unit is arranged to receive one or more clamping members of the charging cap for releasably securing the rechargeable unit to the charging cap. | 03-14-2013 |
20130063078 | CHARGING CIRCUIT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - A charging circuit includes a power path control unit which switches a first switch connected between a system connection terminal and a battery connection terminal on while not charging, and switches the first switch on and a second switch connected between an external power supply input terminal and the system connection terminal on while charging so as to supply power to a system and charge a battery. A voltage difference between the external power supply input terminal and the battery connection terminal is detected, a current flowing between the external power supply input terminal and the system connection terminal is detected, and it is determined that an external power supply is disconnected based on the detection results of the voltage differences and the current. | 03-14-2013 |
20130063079 | CHARGER - A charger includes an output circuit unit to output a charging current to a secondary battery, a voltage detection unit to detect a voltage of the secondary battery, and a control unit to control the output circuit unit, whereby constant current charging and constant voltage charging are performed. The control unit decreases a constant current value of the charging current by stages during the constant current charging and determines that the secondary battery has deteriorated by using a first voltage drop value of the secondary battery occurring upon first conversion and a second voltage drop value of the secondary battery occurring upon second conversion. | 03-14-2013 |
20130063080 | ELECTRIC STORAGE DEVICE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS - An electric storage device management apparatus is provided for monitoring an electric storage device assembly including a plurality of electric storage devices connected in series. The apparatus includes a voltmeter, a discharging circuit, and a controller. The discharging circuit is configured to discharge the electric storage devices individually. The controller is configured to: determine whether a unit time variation in voltage of a first electric storage device has increased to a reference value and a unit time variation in voltage of a second electric storage device has increased to the reference value; measure an elapsed time period since the unit time variation of the first electric storage device has increased to the reference value; and control the discharging circuit to discharge the electric storage devices based on the elapsed time period such that capacities of the electric storage devices are equalized. | 03-14-2013 |
20130063081 | Charger System and Method - Systems and methods of providing power through a Universal Serial Bus connector are provided. A charging system comprises an interface configured to receive power, a power converter coupled to the power source interface, the power converter configured to use the received power to generate power output, and a charging controller configured to control an amount of power provided at the USB connector on the power lines derived from the power output, and configured to generate an identification signal on the USB connector's two data lines, the identification signal usable to indicate the charger is not subject to standard USB power limitations, the identification signal provided through the use of a resistance between the D+ and D− data lines. | 03-14-2013 |
20130069583 | POWER MODULE FOR PORTABLE DEVICES - A universal power management system is described, consisting of interchangeable, easy to remove, and connectable Universal Power Modules (UPMs), smartphone skins and doors, and applications to automatically manage the power charging of multiple devices. The system is compatible with various portable electronic devices. | 03-21-2013 |
20130069584 | BATTERY CHARGING APPARATUS AND BATTERY CHARGING METHOD - A battery charging apparatus is configured to charge a battery with at least one of charging current and charging power set to a predetermined setpoint, wherein the battery includes a lithium secondary cell. The battery charging apparatus calculates a lithium deposition threshold voltage value based on the setpoint, wherein lithium is assumed to be deposited in the lithium secondary cell when a terminal voltage of the lithium secondary cell is above the lithium deposition threshold voltage value. Then, the battery charging apparatus compares the terminal voltage with the calculated lithium deposition threshold voltage value, and controls the at least one of charging current and charging power depending on the comparison. | 03-21-2013 |
20130076300 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLYING A PLURALITY OF ENERGY PULSES TO A CATHODE FOR RAPID DEPOLARIZATION OF BATTERIES - According to an embodiment of the disclosure, a system for conditioning a battery include a pulse generator and a use sensor. The pulse generator is configured to apply a plurality of energy pulses to a polarized cathode of a battery and a passivated anode of the battery by selectively shorting the battery across the polarized cathode and the passivated anode for durations of time. The plurality of energy pulses at least partially depolarize the polarized cathode and at least at least partially depassivate the passivated anode. The use sensor is configured to detect a use of the battery with a device and communicate the detected use to the pulse generator. The pulse generator automatically applies the plurality of energy pulses upon receipt of the detected use. | 03-28-2013 |
20130076301 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A SWITCHING POWER CONVERTER - A charging converter includes a plurality of switches configured to switchably operate to either step up an input voltage or step down the input voltage and generate a charging voltage on a second terminal to charge to a rechargeable storage unit, and control logic configured to operate the plurality of switches in one of a step up mode and a step down mode based on a determination of a voltage level of the input voltage relative to the desired charging voltage. A method includes determining a desired charging voltage to charge a rechargeable storage unit, switchably controlling a charging converter to step up the input voltage if an input voltage is lower than the desired charging voltage to generate a charging voltage, and switchably controlling the charging converter to step down the input voltage if the input voltage is higher than the desired charging voltage to generate the charging voltage. | 03-28-2013 |
20130076302 | System for Charging Portable Electronic Devices - A system for charging portable electronic devices is proposed, which comprises an apparatus ( | 03-28-2013 |
20130076303 | BATTERY CHARGE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention is a control system for charging a lead-acid battery based on the knowledge of the state of charge of the battery to provide a more consistent percent return target across the range of discharge levels and life of the battery. | 03-28-2013 |
20130076304 | Effective Charging by Multiple Contact Points - A charging coupling for connecting a robotic garden tool with a charging device may facilitate the charging of a battery of the robotic garden tool. The charging coupling may include a first charging contact and a second charging contact. The first charging contact may be a charging plate or a charging rod. The second charging contact may be provided with a row of resilient contact bars. The arrangement of the first charging contact and the second charging contact may be configured such that the resilient contact bars are pressed against the charging plate to provide multiple contact points. | 03-28-2013 |
20130082642 | SODIUM LEVEL CONTROL IN INDIVIDUAL SEALED ANODE TUBES - An electrochemical cell includes an anode connectable to a current tap and a charging medium in electrical contact with the anode. A switching device is configured to stop a charging operation of the electrochemical cell upon activation by the charging medium. | 04-04-2013 |
20130082643 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO CHARGE BATTERY OF MOBILE DEVICE - A charging method and apparatus, the apparatus including: an adaptor to receive power from a predetermined power source and output a first voltage; a narrow voltage direct current (NVDC) charging unit to convert the first voltage into a second voltage, and supply power to a battery and a system terminal of a mobile device; and a control unit to control the NVDC charging unit to adjust a charging current to be supplied to the battery based on a state of the system terminal, wherein the second voltage is lower than the first voltage. | 04-04-2013 |
20130082644 | CHARGER DETECTION WITH PROPRIETARY CHARGER SUPPORT - Method and apparatus, among other things, are provided for detecting a charger type. In an example, a method to classify a potential charger coupled to a port of an electronic device can include detecting the potential charger coupled to a USB-compatible port of the electronic device, applying a pull-down current to first and second data lines of the USB-compatible port to provide a first test voltage on each of the first and second data lines, and executing a primary detection process of a USB Battery Charging 1.2 Compliance Plan if the first test voltage on each of the first and second data lines is not between a first threshold and a second threshold using the pull-down current. | 04-04-2013 |
20130082645 | CHARGING DEVICE - Disclosed is a charging device capable of appropriately charging of a battery while preventing battery depletion. In a charging system including a charging device, when the output power from a solar battery is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, power is supplied to a charging control system which controls charging of batteries. Accordingly, when the output power from the solar battery is small, since the charging control system will not start, no power is consumed in the charging control system. As a result, battery depletion can be prevented. When the output power from the solar battery is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, charging of the battery is performed by the charging control system, thereby appropriately performing charging of the batteries. | 04-04-2013 |
20130088187 | BATTERY POWERED APPARATUS WITH THE CIRCUIT OF INTEGRATED POWER MANAGEMENT AND CHARGER UNIT - The present invention discloses a battery powered apparatus with the circuit of integrated power management and charger unit. It mainly comprises a power management and charger unit, a battery powered device, a battery and an adaptor. By integrating the charger unit, the power switch and the programmable current source to the micro-processor, the micro-processor can properly control the power supplied from the adaptor to the battery under the charging mode operation, which further derives a smoother curve of charging current. | 04-11-2013 |
20130088188 | Dedicated USB Power Ports Coupled With A Multi-port USB Powered Hub - A dedicated power port (DPP) providing 1 Amp (A) or more of current enables a user to charge mobile tablet and communication like devices (TCD) without the use of additional software or circuitry. The DPP is coupled with a multi-port USB powered hub (MPH), the user can simultaneously charge TCDs via the dedicated port while peripheral devices, which are connected to non-dedicated USB ports, continue to function within industry specifications. Thereby addressing a limitation for viable charging solutions of modern day TCDs while simultaneously retaining the functionality and convenience of a MPH, all in one embodiment. | 04-11-2013 |
20130088189 | Portable charging apparatus - The present invention is a portable charging apparatus that includes an interior casing, a crank gear disposed on the interior casing, a plurality of alternator wires, an alternator gear that is integral to the crank gear and rotates when the crank gear is rotated generating electrical power and a voltmeter box that is in electrical communication with the alternator gear through the alternator wires. The apparatus also includes a pair of top stabilizer bars, a pair of charge clamps that include a positive charge clamp and a negative charge clamp that transmit generated electrical power from the interior casing to the charge clamps, a pair of bottom stabilizer bars and a crank that is disposed on the front of the interior casing and is integral to the crank gear and is cranked to generate electrical power. | 04-11-2013 |
20130088190 | ENERGY RECOVERY DURING WASTEWATER TREATMENT - A system for recovering energy while treating a body of wastewater comprises a tank, a plurality of diffusers, a propeller, and a generator. The tank contains the body of wastewater. The plurality of diffusers is immersed in the body of wastewater and is operative to create motion therein by the discharge of bubbles. The propeller is immersed in the body of wastewater and is operative to spin in response to the motion in the body of wastewater. The generator is linked to the propeller and is operative to generate electrical energy in response to the spinning of the propeller. | 04-11-2013 |
20130093381 | ENERGY SAVING CABLE ASSEMBLY - A power charger circuit converts input energy to DC output energy, with the input energy flowing in a first direction such as via a cable having multiple conductors to provide the output energy, with the power charger including at least one switch having an open state and a closed state, the open state to interrupt the flow of input energy and the power charging circuit allowing for energy flow in a second direction opposite the first direction so that the switch may be moved to the closed state. | 04-18-2013 |
20130093382 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING THE PROVISIONING AND FUNCTIONALITY OF WIRELESS INSTRUMENTS - A system and method for enhancing the provisioning and functionality of wireless or portable devices, and more particularly a charging device configured to bi-directionally communicate to a database through the Internet or a private network to configure, update, and provision a wireless portable device while charging the portable or wireless device. Additionally, a system and method for alerting a user that the portable or wireless device requires a programmable action. | 04-18-2013 |
20130093383 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING FAILURE OF BATTERY - An apparatus for detecting a failure of a battery includes a plurality of cell internal pressure sensors each provided in a corresponding one of a plurality of battery cells to measure internal pressure of the battery cells and generate and transmit pressure signals, a sensing unit for receiving the pressure signals to sense the internal pressure of the battery cells, a control logic unit for receiving the internal pressure data of each of the battery cells and determining a battery cell having cell internal pressure outside of a predetermined normal range of internal pressure of the battery cell as a failed cell, and a battery control unit for controlling charging or discharging of the other battery cells of the battery except for the failed cell while the failed cell is being repaired or replaced. | 04-18-2013 |
20130093384 | SECONDARY BATTERY STATE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, BATTERY CHARGER, SECONDARY BATTERY STATE MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS MEASUREMENT METHOD - A secondary battery state management system of the present invention includes: a battery charger that charges a secondary battery; and a storage server that stores electrical characteristics information which is information that indicates the electrical characteristics during charging of the secondary battery. An electrical characteristics measuring means measures the electrical characteristics during charging. A measurement information storing means stores the history of the measured electrical characteristics information for each secondary battery. A battery state determining means compares the electrical characteristics information of the secondary battery being measured by the electrical characteristics measuring means with the electrical characteristics information of the same secondary battery stored in the measurement information storing means, and determines the state of the secondary battery. | 04-18-2013 |
20130099725 | CLIP-ON CHARGING SYSTEM WITH VARIABLE CHARGING RATES - A charger for charging a battery of an electronic device is provided. The electronic device has a charging clip that clips to a structure of the charger. The structure has a plurality of conductive strips disposed thereon. The number of conductive strips contacted by a charging contact on the charging clip determines the amount of current provided to the electronic device for charging. | 04-25-2013 |
20130099726 | System and Method for Charging of Battery - A battery charging system for charging a battery with a plurality of battery cells. The battery charging system includes a battery charger and a battery management unit. The battery management unit includes a plurality of balancing circuits for controlling charging of each battery cell. The battery charging system can charge the battery in different stages depending on the voltage of each battery cell. | 04-25-2013 |
20130099727 | CHARGE CAPACITY PARAMETER ESTIMATION SYSTEM OF ELECTRIC STORAGE DEVICE - A charge capacity parameter estimation system for an electric storage device capable of charging and discharging is provided, which can accurately estimate a charge capacity parameter indicative of a charge capacity of the electric storage device. The charge capacity parameter estimation system for a battery includes an ECU and a sensor unit. The ECU estimates that an actual charge capacity of the electric storage device is less than an estimated charge capacity, when a charging state of the electric storage device is detected, in a case where a generated voltage of a power generator is controlled such that the battery executes a discharging operation to an auxiliary equipment. | 04-25-2013 |
20130099728 | CHARGER DEVICE - A charger device includes a switch, a rectification circuit, a DC/DC converter, and an automatic disconnecting circuit. The automatic disconnecting circuit is connected to the switch, the battery, the rectification circuit, and the DC/DC converter. The automatic disconnecting circuit automatically disconnects the charger device from the alternating current power source when the battery is fully charged. The automatic disconnecting circuit includes an inductor, a first resistor, a capacitor, a second resistor, a third resistor, a comparator, a switch element and a relay. The relay comprises a coil and a normally-open switch. The normally-open switch turns on or off according to the switch element to control a connection between the charger device and the alternating current power source. | 04-25-2013 |
20130106344 | CONNECTOR INTERFACE FOR A CHARGER DEVICE | 05-02-2013 |
20130106345 | CHARGER FOR REDUCING STATIC POWER CONSUMPTION | 05-02-2013 |
20130113414 | AUTOMATIC MOBILE DEVICE DETECTOR - Devices, methods and systems disclosed herein relate to a universal charger which provides a power supply for the charging of OMTP devices and non-OMTP devices based on whether an OMTP mobile communication device or a non-OMTP mobile communication device is connected. A power charging apparatus is provided for charging a mobile communication device. The power charging apparatus includes a connector for connecting to a charging port of the mobile communication device, and a controller coupled to the connector, the controller configured to determine whether the mobile communication device connected to the connector is a non-OMTP mobile communication device or an OMTP mobile communication device, the controller further configured to charge a non-OMTP mobile communication device when a non-OMTP mobile communication device is connected to the connector, and further configured to charge an OMTP mobile communication device when an OMTP mobile communication device is connected to the connector. | 05-09-2013 |
20130113415 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING SYSTEM POWER MANAGEMENT - A method and an apparatus for performing charging port detection control are provided, where the method is applied to an electronic device, a communication port of the electronic device has a functionality of obtaining power from an external power source for the electronic device, and a power path switching unit of the electronic device is arranged to control electrical connection between a system within the electronic device and a battery of the electronic device. The method may include the steps of: performing charging port detection; and control operation(s) according to the charging port detection. For example, the method may include: controlling the power path switching unit to have different configuration according to the charging port detection in order to charge the battery with different charging profiles; and detecting the system voltage level during charging for switching from the constant current mode to the constant voltage mode. | 05-09-2013 |
20130113416 | CHARGE/DISCHARGE CONTROLLING APPARATUS AND CHARGE/DISCHARGE CONTROLLING SYSTEM - Disclosed herein is a charge/discharge controlling apparatus, including: a charging circuit; a discharging circuit; and a control section configured to control starting and stopping of charging into an electricity accumulating section through the charging circuit and starting and stopping of discharging from the electricity accumulating section through the discharging circuit; the charge/discharge controlling apparatus returning a response, in response to a charging starting instruction received when the electricity accumulating section is in a charging state and to a discharging starting instruction received when the electricity accumulating section is in a discharging state, representing that a process corresponding to the received instruction has been executed. | 05-09-2013 |
20130113417 | CHARGE CONTROL DEVICE AND CHARGE CONTROL METHOD - A charge control device includes a current acquisition unit that acquires a charge current value of each battery, and a main charge unit that performs main charge for each battery based on the charge current value acquired by the current acquisition unit. | 05-09-2013 |
20130113418 | POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS, POWER CONTROLLING SYSTEM AND STARTING METHOD FOR ELECTRIC APPARATUS - Disclosed herein is a power supply apparatus, including: a first switch configured to change over electric connection to an electric power generation section; a voltage sensor configured to acquire a magnitude of an input voltage; a control section configured to control the first switch in response to an input from the voltage sensor; and a voltage conversion circuit configured to convert an input voltage into a desired voltage and output the converted voltage, wherein, when the input voltage is lower than a voltage necessary for starting up of the voltage conversion circuit, switching on and off of the first switch are repeated until the input voltage reaches the voltage necessary for starting up of the voltage conversion circuit. | 05-09-2013 |
20130113419 | HOLSTER FOR SUPPORTING AND CHARGING THE WIRELESS HEADSET OF HANDHELD DEVICES - A holster for use with a handheld device and a peripheral device is disclosed herein. The holster provides a mating structure for holding a peripheral device so that a mobile device charges the peripheral device. The holster removes the inconvenience of having to charge a peripheral off a battery charger at work or home by permitting the peripheral to charge off the handheld device. The holster can be used with any handheld device and peripheral device, such as a cellular phone and a wireless headset. | 05-09-2013 |
20130113420 | Universal Station for Organizing and Charging Multiple Electronic Devices - A universal organizing and charging station apparatus an related method of use for organizing and charging electronic devices, comprising: a bottom surface plane; a substantially vertical rear surface; a top surface which is substantially horizontal running from front to back and side to side; a slanted front surface connecting a front of the bottom surface with a front of the top surface; left and right side surface planes; a plurality of charging cable slots originating on the rear surface, running vertically up the rear surface, continuing over the top surface from back to front, continuing down at least part of the slanted front surface, and terminating on the slanted front surface; a plurality of charger head apertures, one associated with each the slot, disposed upon the rear surface in continuous connection with the associated slot; and an interior access opening between an exterior and interior of the apparatus. | 05-09-2013 |
20130119922 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING CHARGING PORT DETECTION CONTROL - A method and an apparatus for performing charging port detection control are provided, where the method is applied to an electronic device, and a communication port of the electronic device has a functionality of obtaining power from an external power source for the electronic device. The method may include the steps of: detecting whether an output voltage level of a battery of the electronic device reaches a predetermined threshold value; and control operation(s) according to whether the output voltage level reaches the predetermined threshold value. For example, the method may include: when it is detected that the output voltage level is less than the predetermined threshold value, pre-charging the battery with a predetermined pre-charging current level to make the output voltage level reach the predetermined threshold value, and then controlling a detection path switching unit to electrically connect data terminal(s) of the communication port to a charging port detection circuit. | 05-16-2013 |
20130119923 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR MANAGING A DEGRADED STATE OF A CAPACITOR SYSTEM - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for managing a capacitor system. In one aspect, an energy storage system includes a capacitor system, a charging circuit, and a controller. The capacitor system includes one or more capacitors. The charging circuit is configured to charge the capacitor system to a first target voltage. The controller is configured to detect a first condition and is programmed, in response to the first condition, to instruct the charging circuit to charge the capacitor system to a second target voltage that is less than the first target voltage. The controller is programmed to provide a notification that the capacitor system is operating in a degraded state. | 05-16-2013 |
20130127401 | ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PLUG-IN ADAPTER - A plug-in adapter includes a transformer having a primary winding capable of being coupled to an AC power source and a secondary winding configured to provide an output charging voltage. The plug-in adapter also includes a voltage sensing connection configured to sense an external device voltage. Additionally, the plug-in adapter includes an adapter isolation switch coupled between the primary winding and the AC power source and configured to close by application of the external device voltage thereby providing the output charging voltage, wherein removal of the external device voltage opens the adapter isolation switch thereby substantially isolating the primary winding from the AC voltage source. In other aspects, a method of operating a plug-in adapter and a plug-in adapter system are provided. | 05-23-2013 |
20130127402 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ATTACHMENT AND REMOVAL INDICATION FOR BATTERY CHARGING DEVICES - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and system for indicating an attachment and removal for a portable device. The method includes the steps of attaching the portable device to a charging system, delivering current to the portable device from the charging system, the delivered current is limited based on the portable device, replicating the current flowing through the first switch at a second switch, generating a voltage based on the current flowing through the second switch, comparing the voltage with a pre-defined threshold voltage, and indicating at least one of attachment or removal for the portable device based on the comparison. | 05-23-2013 |
20130127403 | CHARGING BASE WITH DRAINAGE FEATURES - A charging base has a bottom case, a printed circuit board (PCB) and a top case. The bottom case includes at least one drainage hole. The PCB is mounted in the bottom case and includes a mounting hole, a positioning block and charging terminals. The positioning block is attached to the PCB and has through holes. The charging terminals are secured to the positioning block and have apertures. The top case covers the bottom case and includes terminal holes and a top enclosed wall. The top enclosed wall is secured around the positioning block. Therefore, when water accidentally enters the charging base via the terminal holes, the water will sequentially flow through the apertures of the charging terminals, the through holes of the positioning block and the mounting hole of the PCB and subsequently drain out of the drainage hole of the bottom case. | 05-23-2013 |
20130134925 | CHARGER ASSEMBLY WITH HEAT TRANSFER DUCT - A charger assembly is provided with a housing having a cavity with an opening. A cover is fastened to the housing for covering the opening. A heat transfer duct is mounted to the cover with an inlet end and an outlet end each extending through the cover. A plurality of heat sinks is mounted to the cover in contact with the heat transfer duct. A plurality of circuit board assemblies are each mounted to the cover in contact with the plurality of heat sinks. | 05-30-2013 |
20130134926 | BATTERY MANAGEMENT APPARATUS AND BATTERY MANAGEMENT METHOD - According to one embodiment, a battery management apparatus includes a time measurement module and a determination module. The time measurement value is configured to measure a discharge time after requesting driving a device by a direct-current voltage supplied from the battery until the voltage is lowered to a discharge stop voltage which is a voltage that the battery should stop discharge. The determination module is configured to determine that the battery is new, when the discharge time measured by the time measurement module is greater than or equal to a predetermined time that is set to determine if the battery is new. | 05-30-2013 |
20130134927 | WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM BASED ON CELL DIVISION - A wireless power transmission system based on cell division is provided. A communication and power control method of the wireless power transmission system, includes setting a magnetic coupling zone. The method further includes detecting a target device in the magnetic coupling zone. The method further includes transmitting a power to the target device. The method further includes adjusting an amount of the power based on a transmission efficiency of the power. | 05-30-2013 |
20130134928 | ELECTRICAL STORAGE SYSTEM AND RECHARGEABLE BATTERY STORAGE SYSTEM RACK - An electrical storage system with a plurality of rechargeable battery storage system racks ( | 05-30-2013 |
20130141034 | CHARGING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND CHARGER WITH THE SAME - The present invention discloses a charging management system and a charger with such charging management system. The charging management system includes a first signal-output port, a second signal-output port, a third signal-output port and a controller electrically connected with the first, second and third signal-output ports. The first and second signal-output ports are adapted for outputting first and second control signals representing first and second charging currents, respectively, to a charging circuit. The third signal-output port is adapted for outputting a third control signal representing a variable third charging current to the charging circuit. The controller controls the charging management system to operate under at least one of two modes. In the first mode, the controller alternately controls the first and second signal-output ports to output the first and second control signals. In the second mode, the controller only controls the third signal-output port to output the third control signal. | 06-06-2013 |
20130141035 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE POWER MANAGER WITH CURRENT LIMIT FEEDBACK CONTROL LOOP MODIFICATION FOR STABILIZING AN EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY - A portable electronic device has a battery to provide power to operate the device, a connector including a power supply pin to be coupled to an external power supply, and a power manager having a battery charger circuit that draws power through the power supply pin to charge the battery. The power manager has a current limit feedback control loop that limits the drawn current in accordance with a predetermined output current rating of the external power supply. The power manager automatically changes the behavior of its control loop to stabilize operation of the coupled external power supply. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 06-06-2013 |
20130147422 | DUAL MODE CHARGING DEVICE - A charging device for charging an electronic device includes a plug module and an interface module. The plug module includes a plug portion, two connecting portions formed on a side of the plug portion, two first electrical wires positioned in the connecting portions, two condenser lenses, two first optical fibers, two first transmitting lenses. The first optical fibers connect the first transmitting lenses to the condenser lens. The interface module includes a main body, two positioning portions formed on a side of the main body, two second electrical wires extending the positioning portions; two second optical fibers, two second transmitting lenses, and a photoelectric conversion chip. The second optical fibers connect the second transmitting lenses to the photoelectric conversion chip. The first transmitting lenses are aligned with the second transmitting lenses. | 06-13-2013 |
20130147423 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POWER SWITCHING - Aspects of the disclosure provide a circuit. The circuit includes a switch and a switch controller. The switch is between a first node that receives a first power supply and a second node, and is controlled to couple/decouple the second node with the first node to switch on/off a second power supply at the second node. The switch controller is configured to generate a switch control signal to control a charging current flowing through the switch to switch on the second power supply. | 06-13-2013 |
20130147424 | BATTERY CHARGING CONTROL DEVICE - When warming-up of a battery is in progress (S | 06-13-2013 |
20130154545 | UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY HAVING EFFICIENT POWER CONVERSION - An uninterruptible power supply having efficiency power conversion has an AC to DC power conversion circuit, a battery power conversion circuit and a control circuit. The AC to DC power conversion circuit is parallelly connected to the battery power conversion circuit to convert the AC power of an AC mains into a DC power and supply the DC power to a load. When the AC mains stably supplies power, the control circuit controls to activate the AC to DC power conversion circuit and supply power to the load through the AC to DC power conversion circuit only. As there is only one power conversion between the AC mains and the load, the power conversion efficiency can be enhanced. | 06-20-2013 |
20130154546 | Overvoltage Protection System and Method - An electrical system for use with an alternator that supplies electrical power, an internal combustion engine including such an electrical system, and related methods of operation are disclosed. In one example embodiment, such an electrical system includes a first circuit portion configured to govern whether the power is communicated from the alternator system to a terminal associated with a battery and/or a load, and a second circuit portion configured to determine whether a voltage is elevated above a predetermined threshold and to provide a first signal upon determining that the voltage is so elevated. The electrical system also includes a third circuit portion coupled at least indirectly to the other two circuit portions. The third circuit portion is configured to provide a second signal upon receiving the first signal, the second signal being configured to cause the first circuit portion to cease allowing communication of the power to the terminal. | 06-20-2013 |
20130154547 | DETERMINATION CIRCUIT - A determination circuit includes a first detecting unit that detects whether first and second power-supply terminals are connected based on a voltage at the second power-supply terminal of a coupling unit that includes the second power-supply terminal connectable to the first power-supply terminal of a device including first and second terminals, and third and fourth terminals connectable respectively to the first and the second terminals. The determination circuit also includes a voltage applying unit that applies first and second voltages to the third and fourth terminals respectively, a second detecting unit that detects that the first and the second terminals are connected to the third and the fourth terminals, respectively, and a discrimination unit that discriminates a type of the device based on voltages at the third and the fourth terminals connected to the first and second terminals, respectively. | 06-20-2013 |
20130154548 | Method and Circuitry to Adaptively Charge a Battery/Cell - The present inventions, in one aspect, are directed to techniques and/or circuitry to adapt the charging of a battery/cell using data which is representative of an overpotential of the battery/cell. In yet another aspect the present inventions are directed to techniques and/or circuitry to calculate data which is representative of an overpotential of the battery/cell. | 06-20-2013 |
20130154549 | BATTERY PACK AND CORDLESS TOOL USING THE SAME - A battery device is constituted by connecting such cell assemblies in parallel as each includes: a first cell group having a plurality of cells connected in series; a housing container for housing the first cell group; current detector housed in the container for detecting a current to flow through the first cell group; a switching element connected with the first cell group for turning ON/OFF the current to flow through the first cell group; and a controller for controlling the ON/OFF of the switching element in response to the output signal of the current detector. | 06-20-2013 |
20130154550 | Power Management Circuit for a Portable Electronic Device Including USB Functionality and Method for Doing the Same - A Power Management Circuit for a portable electronic device comprising an internal battery to be charged either through a first interface or through an AC_DC conversion circuit. The circuit comprises a first buck/boost converter having a Switched Mode Power Supply (SMPS) mode which can be controlled either in a buck or a boost mode, said first buck/boost controller being associated with a first external coil for the purpose of embodying a battery charging circuit through a first interface (USB). The circuit further comprises a second buck/boost converter which can also be controlled either in a buck or a boost mode. Bypass circuits are used for performing, under control of a control circuit, the bypass of either the voltage of the battery or the voltage generated by said buck/boost controllers when in boost mode to a second interface (SIM/MMC). | 06-20-2013 |
20130154551 | CHARGING PORT - A computing system including a port to provide power to a portable device. The power state of the computing system is determined and the type of charging port to provide can be based on the power state of the computing system. | 06-20-2013 |
20130162195 | POWER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK BASED ON MULTIPLE CHARGE STORAGE COMPONENTS - A power distribution network includes multiple charge storage components and multiple charging circuits to control the charging and discharging of the charge storage components, which may comprise a battery and a supercapacitor. By appropriate arrangement and selection of the storage components, ripple in the power supply voltage, whose propagation to other components relying on the power distribution network may cause an audible buzz, may be significantly reduced. Additionally, appropriate arrangement and selection of the storage components, electromagnetic interference may also be significantly reduced. Optionally, an electromagnetic interference filter may be placed between the charge storage components. | 06-27-2013 |
20130162196 | CHARGER - The invention provides a charger for charging a storage battery. The charger includes a power switching module receiving DC electric energy and outputting a charging voltage or current provided for the storage battery; and a control processor including a charging curve control unit, a memory unit and an operation control unit. The memory unit is used for storing the charging curve, parameters and control signals of different charging stages of the storage battery. The operation control unit is used for controlling the operation of the charging curve control unit. The charging curve control unit receives a voltage and/or current detecting signal outputted from a charging detecting module and controls the charging curve and parameters of different charging stages of the storage battery provided by the power switching module to be consistent with the corresponding values stored in the memory unit. | 06-27-2013 |
20130162197 | METHOD FOR CHARGING LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERY AND BATTERY CHARGER - A lithium ion secondary battery includes a positive electrode including a positive electrode active material layer containing lithium iron phosphate, a negative electrode including a negative electrode active material layer containing graphite, and an electrolyte including a lithium salt and a solvent including ethylene carbonate and diethyl carbonate between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. When the battery temperature of the lithium ion secondary battery or the temperature of an environment in which the lithium ion secondary battery is used is T and given temperatures are T | 06-27-2013 |
20130162198 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD - According to one embodiment, an information processing apparatus, which is capable of charging batteries of a plurality of portable devices, includes ports, a current detector and a power supply controller. The plurality of portable devices are detachably attached to the ports. The current detector detects a current drawn to each of the plurality of portable devices when the plurality of portable devices are attached to the ports. The power supply controller prevents a current of a first threshold or more from being drawn to a first portable device other than a predetermined number of portable devices among the plurality of portable devices, when the current drawn to each of the predetermined number of portable devices is the first threshold or more. | 06-27-2013 |
20130162199 | RECHARGEABLE ELECTRIC APPARATUS - A rechargeable electric apparatus includes a switching device ( | 06-27-2013 |
20130169213 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY SYSTEM - A rechargeable battery system is disclosed. In an embodiment, the rechargeable battery system includes a rechargeable battery having a first electrical connector, an alignment plate mounted to the rechargeable battery, wherein the first electrical connector is aligned to the alignment plate, a battery management system having a second electrical connector configured to mate with the first electrical connector, wherein the second electrical connector comprises a housing, at least one alignment pin secured to the housing, and an electrical contact, wherein the alignment pin is disposed in the housing in a determined position relative to the electrical contact, and an interface plate having a first interface portion and a second interface portion wherein the first interface portion is configured to mate with the alignment plate and wherein the second interface portion is configured to mate with the alignment pin to align the first electrical connector with the second electrical connector. | 07-04-2013 |
20130169214 | Series-Type Charging Device and Charging Method Thereof - The series-type charging device comprises an input-terminal, an output-terminal, a control unit and a detector unit. The input-terminal receives an input power. The output-terminal connects the input-terminal and another series-type charging device, and provides a next-level power. The control unit connects the input-terminal and the output-terminal, and stores an upper limit value of the input power, and obtains an output power by shunt of the input power. The control unit generates a charging power according to the output power, and charges a battery. The detector unit is connected between the input-terminal and the output-terminal to measure a supply power of the input power. Wherein, charging the battery of another series-type charging device first when another series-type charging device is connected with the output-terminal and the remaining power is arranged for the other series-type charging device. | 07-04-2013 |
20130169215 | CHARGING DEVICE - A charging device including a first connector connected to a power source; a second connector connected an electronic device; a magnetic element connected to a magnet of the electronic device; a magnetic sensor that detects a magnetic force generated by the magnet of the electronic device; and a switch circuit disposed between the first connector and the second connector and that switches between an open state and a closed state based on an output of the magnetic sensor. | 07-04-2013 |
20130169216 | CHARGING SYSTEM, BASE-STATION APPARATUS, DATA RELAY APPARATUS, CHARGING-INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CHARGING-INFORMATION GENERATING APPARATUS, AND CHARGING-INFORMATION MODIFYING METHOD - A charging system includes a base-station apparatus, a data relay apparatus, and a charging-information generating apparatus. The base-station apparatus generates first non-forwardable-data information regarding data forwarded via at least the charging-information generating apparatus and not forwarded by the base-station apparatus, the data relay apparatus includes generates second non-forwardable-data information regarding data forwarded via at least the charging-information generating apparatus and not forwarded by the data relay apparatus, the charging-information generating apparatus generates charging information based on data forwarded by the charging-information generating apparatus, and the charging information is modified based on at least one of the first non-forwardable-data information and the second non-forwardable-data information. | 07-04-2013 |
20130169217 | RECHARGEABLE ELECTRIC DEVICE - Under a control by a controller ( | 07-04-2013 |
20130169218 | Regulator, Battery Charging Apparatus and Battery Charging System - A regulator comprises a rectifying circuit that rectifies an alternating current output from an output terminal of each phase of the three-phase alternating-current generator “ | 07-04-2013 |
20130175976 | Battery Management System - A battery management system for the propulsion batteries of an electric vehicle comprises means for voltage sensing, temperature sensing, voltage limit sensing, and current limit sensing. Charge control is employed for optimal system operation and ensures cell balancing by detecting the lowest charged cells in a cell stack and charging those cells first, thereby ensuring that all cells charge uniformly. Charge control is accomplished on a battery management circuit board associated with battery cells in a battery box, while control of the battery management board is governed by a system controller board through a controller area network interface. The system controller board uses data from the battery management board to govern charge characteristics of the batteries, and supply data and control functions to a driver interface computer. | 07-11-2013 |
20130175977 | CURRENT SELECTABLE USB CHARGER - A current selectable USB charger includes a USB (universal serial bus) connector, a crossover switch, a pair of voltage dividers and a power supply. The power supply provides preferably a +5 volt DC voltage to the pair of voltage dividers. The pair of voltage dividers includes a first voltage divider and a second voltage divider, each being formed of a pair of series-connected resistors. The voltage on the junction of the series-connected resistors of the first voltage divider is selectively provided, through the crossover switch, to one of the D− pin and the D+ pin of the USB connector. The voltage on the junction of the series-connected resistors of the second voltage divider is selectively provided, through the crossover switch, to one of the D+ pin and the D− pin of the USB connector. | 07-11-2013 |
20130175978 | BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A battery charging system includes an adapter and a control device. The adapter is connected between an AC voltage source and a battery. The adapted converts the AC voltage source into a DC voltage to charge the battery. The control device is connected to the adapter and the battery. The control device includes a charge-setting module, a charging current control module, and a charging voltage control module, A plurality of different charging modes is stored in the charging setting module. The charging current control module controls a charging current of the adapter charging the battery according to a chosen charging mode. The charging voltage control module controls a charging voltage of the adapter charging the battery according to the chosen charging mode. | 07-11-2013 |
20130175979 | CONNECTOR WITH EMBEDDED CHARGING INTEGRATED CIRCUITS - A connector with embedded charging integrated circuits mainly has an insulating housing, an insulating base, a plurality of connecting terminals, a PCB, a charging IC, and a plurality of forwarding terminals. A tongue portion extends outward from one side of the insulating housing, a plurality of terminal slots are disposed in the tongue portion. The connecting terminals, the forwarding terminals and the charging IC electrically connect with the PCB. The insulating base is to carry the PCB, and the connecting terminals are accommodated in the terminal slots while the insulating base assembles with the insulating housing. While the connector receives electrical energy provided by the motherboard of an external device, the charging current provided by the motherboard is transmitted to the charging IC through the forwarding terminals, the charging current processed and improved by the charging IC is output via the connecting terminals to speed up the charging. | 07-11-2013 |
20130175980 | Method and System for Distinguishing Between Charging Ports - Disclosed is a method for use by a device to distinguish between a Charging Downstream Port (“CDP”) and a Dedicated Charging Port (“DCP”). The method comprises detecting that the device is attached to a charging port, and determining whether the charging port is the CDP or the DCP without causing a host coupled to the CDP to be able to detect the device if the charging port is the CDP. | 07-11-2013 |
20130181658 | Control of electrical power used to charge an energy storage device - In a first embodiment an electrical power request is sent to a energy storage device charger. This charger uses a controllable power source that supplies requested power. The electrical power request may be created in various ways. The request may be programmed into a power-requesting device or the power-requesting device may develop the request using information about the device to be charged. One programmable requesting device may be used for all energy storage devices or each energy storage device may use it own power-requesting device that develops a power request specific to the energy storage device. | 07-18-2013 |
20130181659 | CHARGING DEVICE AND CHARGING METHOD - An exemplary embodiment provides a charging method. The charging method includes detecting a charging current and producing a current-detecting signal according to the charging current; comparing the current-detecting signal with a first reference voltage and producing a current comparison signal accordingly; producing a second reference voltage according to the current comparison signal; comparing a battery voltage of a battery with the second reference voltage and producing a voltage comparison signal accordingly; producing a set of control signals according to the voltage comparison signal; and producing an adjusted charging voltage according to the control signals and a charging voltage, wherein the charging current is produced by the adjusted charging voltage to charge the battery. | 07-18-2013 |
20130181660 | CHARGE CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR USB DEVICE - A charge control circuit used in a computer includes a backup power supply, a USB connector electronically connected to a USB device, a charge control unit powered by the backup power supply, a switch unit, and a southbridge chip. The charge control unit includes a charge controller. The switch unit includes an electronic switch electronically connected to the charge controller and the backup power supply. The southbridge chip includes a USB controller, the southbridge chip selectively controls the charge controller or the USB controller to transmit enumeration signals to the USB connector to recognize and activate the USB device to be charged according to a working mode of the computer, and switches the electronic switch to connect or disconnect the power supply to the USB connector according to the working mode of the computer. | 07-18-2013 |
20130181661 | RECONFIGURABLE ENERGY STORAGE AND POWER SUPPLY DEVICE - Charging devices, modular adapters, and circuits are provided. One charging device including a body including a rechargeable energy storage device and a housing. The housing includes at least one first coupling portion. The charging device further includes a modular adapter including a second coupling portion configured to be mated to the first coupling portion of the housing. When mated to the housing, the modular adapter is configured to be electrically connected to the rechargeable energy storage device. When the modular adapter is mated to the housing, the body and the modular adapter form a single integrated and substantially rigid structure. | 07-18-2013 |
20130181662 | HEATED INSOLES - An efficient system to heat the insole of a heated insole of a shoe in which the Intelligent Circuit (IC) for a flat lithium battery is located outside the shoe and the placement of the heater for the insole is between more efficient heat insulation and heat conducting members. | 07-18-2013 |
20130181663 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BATTERY CHARGING CONTROL OF A TERMINAL - A battery charging control system of a terminal is provided. The system includes a terminal in which a battery is mounted and a charger connected to the terminal to provide a charging current for charging the battery. The charger charges the battery with a maximum margin current value that is greater than a rated current value of the charger. | 07-18-2013 |
20130187592 | ON-SHORE ELECTRICAL CHARGING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - An on-shore electrical charging system and a method thereof are provided. The on-shore electrical charging system for vessels includes an on-shore electrical charging apparatus and a management platform. The electrical charging apparatus includes at least one digital watt hour meter, an identification apparatus, an electromagnetic lock, an emergency switch, a charge management module, and at least one plug. The method of on-shore electrical charging allows a vessel charge record to be sent to the management platform, so that users and system managers can obtain and management information such as charge status and charge amount. | 07-25-2013 |
20130187593 | INTELLIGENT CHARGING SOLUTION FOR LARGE-SCALE BATTERY SYSTEMS WITH SCALABLE POWER OUTPUT - A scalable battery charging system and a probe system for charging large-scale battery systems. System incorporates (1) a control board with an extensible universal sensor assembly to monitor all relevant input and output parameters, (2) extensible power stage that can be scaled to the arbitrary levels of power by stacking power modules, and (3) remote control and monitoring hardware and software. This inventive system allows for more automated, lower cost, and higher lifetime usage of the large-scale battery systems. It will also allow for better user experience through better control over the process and automation of the traditionally manual steps. | 07-25-2013 |
20130187594 | HEARING AID HAVING A BATTERY CHARGER - A hearing aid has a battery charger. The hearing aid contains a battery charger having an opening for accommodating a programming module having first programming contacts. Furthermore, second programming contacts are arranged in the hearing aid. The hearing aid is characterized by a sealant inserted in the opening, wherein the sealant covers the second programming contacts when the battery charger is shut off. Thus, the corrosion susceptibility of the second programming contacts is mostly avoided in an advantageous way. | 07-25-2013 |
20130193907 | CHARGING DEVICE, DETECTION SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF TESTING A DETECTION SYSTEM - A charging device for a power storage device includes a power conduit configured to deliver current to the power storage device and a detection system configured to be coupled to the power conduit. The detection system includes a current control device coupled to the power conduit and configured to control the current delivered to the power storage device. The detection system also includes a test conductor, a current sensor coupled to the test conductor, and a controller coupled to the current sensor by the test conductor. The current sensor is arranged to detect an amount of current within the test conductor and configured to generate a current measurement signal representative of the current detected. The controller is configured to generate a test signal, transmit the test signal through the test conductor, receive the current measurement signal, and determine a status of the detection system based on the current measurement signal. | 08-01-2013 |
20130193908 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING A CHARGING DEVICE - A charging device configured to receive power from a power source is described. The charging device includes a motion detection device configured to provide a signal corresponding to a motion of the charging device. The charging device also includes a system controller communicatively coupled to the motion detection device and configured to determine if the motion of the charging device has exceeded a predefined limit. | 08-01-2013 |
20130193909 | Device For Holding Portable Electronics - A device for holding portable electronics is disclosed. In one embodiment, the device comprises a base having a first end, and a second end, the first end positioned on one side of the base, and the second end positioned on a side of the base substantially opposite to the first end. The base has a plurality of apertures extending from the first end, through the base, to the second end; and at least one groove configured to receive an edge of the display. The device has a plurality of flexible legs configured to pass through an aperture in the base. | 08-01-2013 |
20130193910 | ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE - An electric power transmission device transmits an electric power of a power supply to a battery. The electric power transmission device includes relay capacitor, power supply side switching element, and a battery side switching element. The relay capacitor is located between the power supply and the battery, and stores an electric power of the power supply. The power supply side switching element opens and closes a first electrical path between the power supply and the relay capacitor. The battery side switching element opens and closes a second electrical path between the relay capacitor and the battery. The power supply side switching element has a pair of ends in the first electrical path, one of which is connected to the relay capacitor and the other is not connected to another capacitor that is short-circuited with the relay capacitor when the power supply side switching element is closed. | 08-01-2013 |
20130193911 | MOTION-ACTUATED PORTABLE CHARGER - A portable charger unit includes a charger housing that encloses a power input, at least one power output, and a rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery is operatively connected with the power input (for providing an electrical charge from an external power source for recharging the internal battery when the charge unit is connected to the power source) and the at least one power output (for charging other electronic devices from the rechargeable battery). The charger unit also includes connector means capable of connecting two or more electronic devices to the charger unit via at least one output port. The charger unit can be actuated to initiate charging of an electronic device connected with the output port, by an actuating motion of the charger unit, such as a shaking motion. | 08-01-2013 |
20130200840 | BATTERY MANAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A battery managing system includes a charging module and a control module. The charging module is connected to a battery. The control module includes a main control unit and a battery monitoring unit. The battery monitor unit monitors a quantity of the electrical charge remained in battery. The main control unit prohibits the charging module charging the battery when the quantity of the electrical charge remained in the battery is less than a threshold value. | 08-08-2013 |
20130200841 | Portable Rechargeable Power Supply - A portable power supply adapted to be connected to an external power source and to an electronic device comprises a main module comprising a battery, a satellite module comprising an input port, and output port, and an interface panel, and a tether cable, and a controller. The controller a first mode to allow the battery to be charged when the external power supply is connected to the input port, a second mode to allow power to be supplied to the electronic device from the battery when the electronic device is connected to the output port, and a third mode to allow the battery to be charged and power to be supplied to the electronic device when the external power supply is connected to the input port and the electronic device is connected to the output port. | 08-08-2013 |
20130207593 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A CHARGING CIRCUIT IN A POWER OVER ETHERNET DEVICE - A charging circuit and method for charging a power storage device in a power over Ethernet environment are necessary to prevent unnecessary power consumption. Power sourcing equipment continuously supplies power to a connected device after determining that the device is compatible. In order to prevent supply of power after a power storage device attains full charge, a charging circuit may include an interface for supplying electric power; a sensing circuit including a switch in series with a resistor; and a voltage detection circuit. The voltage detection circuit may communicate with the sensing circuit and may output a first signal that turns the switch OFF when the voltage of the power storage device is greater than or equal to a first voltage and may output a second signal that turns the switch ON when the voltage of the power storage device is less than or equal to a second voltage. | 08-15-2013 |
20130207594 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND CHARGING METHOD THEREOF - A portable electronic device is provided. Connector includes the first and data pins. Processor includes input and output pins and detection pin coupled to the input pin. First resistor is coupled between the detection pin and first voltage. When the processor detects that the first and second pins of charger are coupled to the first and second data pins of the connector, the processor provides switching signal to the selector, so as to couple the first and second data pins of the connector to the input and output pins of the processor, respectively, and to provide second voltage different from the first voltage, to the second pin of the charger via the output pin. The processor obtains charging current value of the charger according to voltage of the detection pin. The charger includes second resistor coupled between the first and second pins. | 08-15-2013 |
20130207595 | USB Dedicated Charger Identification Circuit - In an embodiment, set forth by way of example and not limitation, a USB dedicated charger identification circuit includes a USB D+ port, a USB D− port, a first circuit conforming to a first identification protocol, a second circuit conforming to a second identification protocol, and logic selectively coupling one of the first circuit and the second circuit to the USB D+ port and the USB D− port. In an alternate embodiment set forth by way of example and not limitation, a method to provide USB charger identification includes providing a first USB charger identification at a USB D+ port and a D− port, Next, it is detected if the first USB charger identification was inappropriate. Then, if the first USB charger identification was inappropriate, a second USB charger identification is provided at the USB D+ port and the D− port. | 08-15-2013 |
20130207596 | ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY CONVERTER DEVICE WITH A CELL HOUSING, A BATTERY WITH AT LEAST TWO OF SAID ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY CONVERTER DEVICES, AND A METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF AN ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY CONVERTER DEVICE - An electrochemical energy converter device ( | 08-15-2013 |
20130207597 | CHARGE CIRCUIT - A charge circuit includes a current limiting circuit configured to limit a current input from an input terminal; a first transistor connected between an output terminal of the current limiting circuit and a secondary battery; a charge control circuit configured to turn the first transistor on and off to start and stop supply of a charge current to the secondary battery; a second transistor configured to output a current proportional to the charge current flowing through the first transistor; and a charge timer configured to generate clock pulses according to the current output from the second transistor. The charge control circuit is configured to turn off the first transistor to stop the supply of the charge current to the secondary battery when the number of the clock pulses reaches a predetermined number. | 08-15-2013 |
20130207598 | SMART DOCK CHARGING - A multi-display device can interface with two or more different types of docking stations. The device can determine the type of dock and change the pin outs for a connector to interface with that dock. Once docked, the device can determine a charge status for the device and the dock to present the status to the user. Further, the dock can enter one of several modes, including a call receipt mode and an entertainment mode. The modes allow for expanded functionality for the device while docked. Two particular docks, the laptop dock and the smart dock, provide special functionality with the device. | 08-15-2013 |
20130214725 | SUPER CHARGER - A charging device, for charging a rechargeable device, which comprises a power converter stage, adapted to convert power from a power source to charge the rechargeable device when the rechargeable device is connected to the charging device, and an energy bank, adapted for fast charging of the rechargeable device. The charging by the energy bank is independent but simultaneous to the charging of the rechargeable device by the power converter stage. | 08-22-2013 |
20130214726 | CONTROL METHOD FOR CLEANING ROBOTS - An embodiment of the invention provides a cleaning robot including a light detector and a controller. The light detector detects a light beam. The controller is coupled to the light detector to control the cleaning robot. When the controller determines that the light beam is being output by a charging station, the controller controls the cleaning robot to move to the charging station along a first boundary of the light beam, which is substantially perpendicular to the charging station. | 08-22-2013 |
20130214727 | CONTROL METHOD FOR CLEANING ROBOTS - An embodiment of the invention provides a charging station for a cleaning robot. The charging station includes an IR transmitter and a controller. The IR transmitter outputs a first IR light beam, wherein the IR light beam includes a second boundary and a first boundary which is substantially perpendicular or perpendicular to the charging station and the cleaning robot moves to the charging station along the first boundary. The controller controls the IR transmitter to output the first IR light beam or a second IR light beam. When the controller determines that the cleaning robot is near to the charging station, the controller controls the IR transmitter to output the second IR light beam. | 08-22-2013 |
20130214728 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BATTERY DESULFATION - A method and apparatus for removing the sulfation from the plates of the battery and driving the sulfate crystals back into the electrolyte solution without overheating the battery is presented. The present invention includes a rotary magnetic hub and coil assembly to produces a unique output not found in other charging systems on the market. The battery desulfation method and apparatus of the present invention is self-adjusting to the battery, regardless of voltage and works by removing the sulfate crystals from the plates of lead acid batteries. As a result, the normal life of the average battery may be greatly extended. Heavily sulfated batteries may be brought back to working condition. When used for short durations for healthy batteries, the present invention keeps the sulfate crystals off the plates and in solution to extend the working life of the battery. | 08-22-2013 |
20130214729 | DEVICE FOR RECHARGING AN AUTOMOBILE BATTERY AND METHOD FOR MANAGING THE DEVICE - A rapid charging device for a battery includes a filtering stage of resistive-inductive-capacitive type to be connected to a three-phase network, a buck stage, a boost stage to be connected to the battery, an induction winding interposed between the buck stage and the boost stage, and a regulating unit capable of imposing chopping duty cycles on the buck stage and on the boost stage. The regulating unit compensates the phase shift induced by the filtering stage between the currents and the voltages taken from each phase of the three-phase network and also maintains the value of the current amplitude passing through the winding above a non-zero predefined threshold. | 08-22-2013 |
20130214730 | BATTERY CHARGER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A battery charger management system/method implementing indirect execution of battery charging profiles is disclosed. The system utilizes a power source control unit (PSCU) to selectively switch a power supply source to a battery charging power supply (BCPS) that charges a battery. A power monitor control unit (PMCU) monitors the current consumed by the BCPS and reports this to the PSCU. The BCPS current consumption provides the PSCU a profile of the charging characteristics of the battery attached to the BCPS, allowing identification of the battery type and a determination of the optimal charging profile for the battery in its current charge state. The power source to the BCPS is switched by the PCCU in accordance with the determined optimal charging profile to optimally charge the battery. The PSCU may operate independently or in conjunction with wireless commands received from a mobile communication device (MCD). | 08-22-2013 |
20130221898 | Kinetic charging DC battery system for rolling luggage - A device attached to the rolling wheel of a suitcase or similar luggage that converts wheel motion into electrical energy for charging a self contained battery. This battery is then used for charging or powering external electrical devices such as mobile phones, PDA's, tablets and laptop PC's | 08-29-2013 |
20130221899 | BATTERY CHARGE CIRCUIT - Provided is a battery charge circuit including a charging power supply unit configured to generate an internal voltage using an external power supply; a charging unit configured to measure voltages of a plurality of batteries, output measurement signals, and selectively charge at least one among the plurality of batteries in response to charge control signals; and a control unit configured to select charging methods corresponding to the measurement signals, and generate the control signals corresponding to the charging methods. | 08-29-2013 |
20130221900 | BATTERY CHARGE CIRCUIT - Provided is a battery charge circuit including a charging power supply unit configured to generate an internal voltage using an external power supply; a charging unit configured to measure voltages of first to fourth batteries, output measurement signals, and selectively charge at least one among the first to fourth batteries in response to charge control signals; and a control unit configured to select charging methods corresponding to the measurement signals among a plurality of charging methods stored therein, and generate the control signals corresponding to the charging methods. | 08-29-2013 |
20130221901 | TRI-POWER SYSTEMS - An electric vehicle comprises a power supply operable on a non-fossil fuel supply and an on-board recharging system that includes a wrapped charging bar and that is operable to prevent a DCPCS from being completely discharged except under express command to do so. | 08-29-2013 |
20130221902 | CHARGING DEVICE AND CHARGING METHOD - A charging device including a charging circuit, a voltage detection circuit, and a keyboard controller is provided. The charging circuit receives a charging power source, and produces a battery-charging power source at a first node by the charging power source to charge a battery. The voltage detection circuit detects a voltage at the first node, and produces a voltage detection result. The keyboard controller determines whether the voltage at the first node is less than a predetermined voltage according to the voltage detection result, and determines whether a predetermined condition has been satisfied, wherein the predetermined condition includes the voltage at the first node being less than the predetermined voltage, and the keyboard controller is arranged to force the charging circuit to stop producing the battery-charging power source at the first node when the predetermined condition has been satisfied. | 08-29-2013 |
20130221903 | BATTERY CHARGING DEVICE AND METHOD - A battery charger, including: a sensor for monitoring a degree of deterioration of a secondary battery; a current driver for applying a current to the secondary battery; and a controller for controlling the current applied to the secondary battery from the current driver, receiving the degree of deterioration of the secondary battery from the sensor, and determining whether to change or maintain the current applied to the secondary battery according to the degree of deterioration of the secondary battery. | 08-29-2013 |
20130221904 | TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR CHARGING BATTERY OF SUB TERMINAL CONNECTED TO MAIN TERMINAL - A main terminal including a connection unit connectable to a subordinate terminal, a charging unit to charge a first battery of the main terminal and to charge a second battery of the subordinate terminal, and a control unit to maintain a first charging current to the main terminal regardless of whether a second charging current is provided to the subordinate terminal. A method for controlling a charging current for a subordinate terminal connected to a main terminal including recognizing a voltage of a battery of the subordinate terminal, determining a charging current for the battery of the subordinate terminal, and providing the charging current to the battery if the voltage of the battery is less than or equal to a target voltage. | 08-29-2013 |
20130221905 | CURRENT OBSERVER CIRCUITRY FOR BATTERY CHARGERS - According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a battery charging system. The battery charging system includes battery charging circuitry configured to provide charging current to a battery. The battery charging system further includes feedback circuitry configured to generate a feedback signal indicative of a battery charging condition, wherein the battery charging system is configured to control the battery charging current based on, at least in part, the feedback signal. The battery charging system further includes feed forward circuitry configured to adjust the feedback signal to decrease battery charging current when a decrease in battery current draw exceeds a threshold, and wherein the feed forward circuitry is configured to decrease the battery charging current faster than the feedback circuitry. | 08-29-2013 |
20130221906 | Lithium Polymer Battery Charger and Methods Therefor - Lithium polymer battery are charged from any point of discharge using methods and devices in which the lithium polymer battery is operated during the charge operation as a variable current sink. Most preferably, charging above a threshold voltage is performed such that the charge current is based on a predetermined charge current profile and measured virtual back current resistance. | 08-29-2013 |
20130221907 | CHARGING APPARATUS - A controller ( | 08-29-2013 |
20130221908 | INTELLIGENT ROBOT SYSTEM AND DOCKING METHOD FOR CHARGING SAME - An intelligent robot system comprising an intelligent robot ( | 08-29-2013 |
20130229143 | MULTI-PARTY COMMUNICATION CONTROL SYSTEM AND CHARGE PROCESS OF DC CHARGING SYSTEM - A multi-party communication control system and charge process of a DC charging system is provided. According battery pack information transmitted by a battery control system, a multi-party communication control device determines a charge current or a charge voltage and a voltage-controlled charge mode required by a battery pack. The multi-party communication control device then translates the charge voltage or the charge current to a CHAdeMO language that is next transmitted to a CHAdeMO charger. | 09-05-2013 |
20130229144 | SECONDARY-BATTERY MONITORING DEVICE AND BATTERY PACK - A secondary-battery monitoring device capable of realizing highly reliable overcurrent detection and a battery pack having it are provided. When an overcurrent flowing to a secondary battery is to be detected by utilizing a current detection voltage generated via on-resistance of a discharge-control switch and a charge-control switch, a voltage correction circuit that generates a correction voltage having a characteristic varied by positive slope or negative slope along with increase in a power supply voltage is provided, and the correction voltage is added to the detection voltage or a reference power supply voltage with the polarity that cancels out the slope of voltage variation caused in the detection voltage, and then the voltage is input to a comparator circuit. In this manner, variation in the overcurrent determination current is reduced. | 09-05-2013 |
20130229145 | BATTERY CHARGER - A battery charger includes an input supply terminal configured to receive a supply signal, a battery terminal configured to be connected to a battery and at least one output terminal, a switch arranged in the electrical path between the battery terminal and at least one output terminal, an element configured to store an information representative of an alarm condition of the battery and to open the switch when the alarm condition occurs, with the supply signal being absent and the battery supplying the at least one output terminal, and to close the switch when the supply signal is received at the input supply terminal. | 09-05-2013 |
20130229146 | BATTERY CHARGER - A battery charger which includes an input supply terminal configured to receive a supply signal, a battery terminal configured to be connected to a battery, at least one output terminal and an electrical path between the battery terminal and the output terminal, at least one device for the detection of one alarm condition of the battery or the battery charger. The battery charger includes circuitry configured to enable the at least one detection device at timing intervals when the battery supplies the at least one output terminal. | 09-05-2013 |
20130229147 | STATIONARY ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING STATIONARY ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM - A stationary electric power system including a low profile secondary battery that includes a battery body including an electric power generating element accommodated in an exterior package member. The low profile secondary battery includes a spacer disposed between the battery body and other battery body when the other battery body is stacked on the battery body. The spacer fixes the battery body in a predetermined position. The battery body and the spacer are connected with each other through an elastic body. | 09-05-2013 |
20130234649 | BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR - In some embodiments, a battery management system configured to control electrical charging of a battery of a user computing device when the user computing device is electrically coupled to an external charging unit. The external charging unit can be configured to provide electrical power to the user computing device. The battery management system can include: (a) a context analyzer module configured to run on a first controller and further configured to determine one or more optimal procedures to charge the battery of the user computing device; and (b) a determination module configured to run on the first controller and further configured to determine a first charging procedure to charge the battery based on the one or more optimal procedures and further configured to manage charging of the battery of the user computing device. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 09-12-2013 |
20130234650 | CHARGER HAVING A RETRACTABLE SEAT - A charger having a retractable seat has a body and a seat. The body has a receiving slot formed therein to communicate with an opening formed through one side of the body. The seat is movably mounted in the receiving slot and has a blocking portion formed on one end of the seat extendable beyond the opening of the body for holding an electronic device between the blocking portion and the body. A first multi-sectional position limiting member formed in at least one inner wall of the receiving slot slidably engages the second multi-sectional position limiting member at multiple positions of the first multi-sectional position limiting member so that users can pull the seat a length out of the receiving slot to properly carry an electronic device on the seat in accordance with the size of the electronic device. | 09-12-2013 |
20130234651 | PROGRAMMABLE CABIN CONDITIONER FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONDITIONING A CABIN OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A programmable cabin conditioner for an electric vehicle includes a power charging system configured to provide power to a battery of the electric vehicle. Also included is a cabin conditioning system configured to receive input from a user to provide a desired cabin conditioning environment prior to a departure time, wherein the cabin conditioning system is operated during operation of the power charging system and subsequent to a fully charged state of the battery. | 09-12-2013 |
20130234652 | CHARGING A BATTERY BASED ON STORED BATTERY CHARACTERISTICS - The described embodiments include a power-management unit that receives and stores a representation of a temperature state of a battery pack from a battery-monitoring mechanism in a battery pack. For example, an interface circuit (such as a single-wire-interface or SWI circuit) may receive the information from the battery-monitoring mechanism via a signal line, and the information may be stored in a memory (such as a non-transitory computer-readable memory). This stored information is then used by a temperature-monitoring mechanism or circuit to determine the temperature state of the battery pack, which may be used to control or gate charging of a battery in the battery pack. | 09-12-2013 |
20130234653 | Systems, Methods, and Apparatus for a Homopolar Generator Charger with Integral Rechargeable Battery - Systems, methods, and apparatus for providing a homopolar generator charger with an integral rechargeable battery. A method is provided for converting rotational kinetic energy to electrical energy for charging one or more battery cells. The method can include rotating, by a shaft, a rotor in a magnetic flux field to generate current, wherein the rotor comprises an electrically conductive portion having an inner diameter conductive connection surface and an outer diameter conductive connection surface, and wherein a voltage potential is induced between the inner and outer diameter connection surfaces upon rotation in the magnetic flux field. The method can also include selectively coupling the generated current from the rotating rotor to terminals of the one or more battery cells. | 09-12-2013 |
20130234654 | APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRICITY ACCUMULATION APPARATUS, ELECTRICITY ACCUMULATION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CHARGING AND DISCHARGING ELECTRICITY ACCUMULATION APPARATUS - An electricity accumulation device has a dedicated charge terminal that connects to a distributed power generation system such as a solar power generation system and a grid-dedicated discharge terminal that connects to the power grid, a grid-dedicated charge terminal that connects to the power grid and a discharge terminal for discharging to an electric load such as an electric apparatus. The electric power charged to the electricity accumulation device can be made between an electric power generated by the distributed generation and an electric power generated by the power grid, by providing an electric power measurement device for each charge terminal and each discharge terminal that connects to the distributed generation, and thus charge and discharge control can be performed. | 09-12-2013 |
20130234655 | CHARGER, ADAPTER AND CHARGING SYSTEM - The charger includes: a connector to be connected to a battery; an identification unit configured to perform an identification process of judging whether the battery being connected to the connector is a compliant battery allowed to be directly connected to the connector or a non-compliant battery allowed to be indirectly connected to the connector, and output a result of the identification process; a main charging unit configured to charge the compliant battery according to a main charging condition appropriate to the compliant battery; an auxiliary charging unit configured to charge the non-compliant battery according to an auxiliary charging condition which does not cause a harmful effect on the non-compliant battery; and a control unit configured to receive the result from the identification unit, and, when the result indicates the compliant battery, activate the main charging unit, and, when the result indicates the non-compliant battery, activate the auxiliary charging unit. | 09-12-2013 |
20130241467 | Method and System for Charging Batteries Using a Kinetic Model - A battery is charged by first charging the battery at a constant current during a first time interval, and then charging the battery at a varying current during a second time interval. The battery can be a lithium-ion battery, and the charging uses a kinetic model. The kinetic model models the battery having an indiffused well having a capacity c, and a difused well having a capacity 1−c, and the indiffused well is filled directly by the current, and the diffused well is filled only from the indiffused well via a valve with constant inductance. | 09-19-2013 |
20130241468 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR WIRELESS BATTERY CHARGING UTILIZING ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER ARRAY BASED BEAMFORMING - An ultrasound power transmitter comprising a transmit ultrasonic transducer array has a plurality of transmit ultrasonic transducers. The ultrasound power transmitter activates a set of transmit ultrasonic transducers in close proximity of an electronic device to be arranged to beam ultrasound energy to the electronic device. Alignment magnets of the ultrasound power transmitter are aligned with corresponding alignment magnets of the electronic device to manage the ultrasound beaming. The ultrasound energy may be converted into electric power to charge the battery of the electronic device. Feedbacks may be provided by the electronic device to the ultrasound power transmitter to increase power transmission efficiency. The ultrasound power transmitter may pair the electronic device with other different electronic devices utilizing ultrasonic signals. A spacer with good ultrasound power transmission properties may be located between the ultrasound power transmitter and an ultrasound power receiver of an intended electronic device to enhance power transmission. | 09-19-2013 |
20130241469 | CHARGING DEVICE - There is provided a charging device which can rapidly charge, with a single charger, portable devices of a plurality of charging specifications. | 09-19-2013 |
20130241470 | UNIVERSAL DOCK FOR PORTABLE PHONE - The present invention discloses a universal dock having a universal cradle for cradling a portable terminal having various sizes and types or accessory thereon, and a connector dummy receiving a connector for electrically connecting to the portable terminal and moving upward and downward on the universal cradle. | 09-19-2013 |
20130241471 | CHARGE CONTROL CIRCUIT AND BATTERY DEVICE - A charge control circuit for controlling charging of a plurality of batteries includes switching elements respectively connected in parallel to the batteries, and a charge control device for reducing charging current to the respective batteries. The charge control device converts voltages of the respective batteries into multiple converted battery voltages based on a predetermined reference voltage as a reference on the basis of voltages at both ends of the respective batteries, generates an offset battery voltage obtained by adding a predetermined offset voltage to the converted battery voltages, compares each converted battery voltage with the offset battery voltage, and reduces charging current to the corresponding battery by turning on the switching element connected in parallel to the corresponding battery when the each converted battery voltage is higher than the offset voltage. | 09-19-2013 |
20130241472 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHARGING AT LEAST ONE ENERGY STORAGE CELL SERVING AS AN ENERGY STORE FOR A DC LINK IN A POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A power supply system has an n-phase electric machine, where n≧1, and a controllable energy store serving to control and to supply electrical energy to the electric machine. The controllable energy store has n parallel power supply arms which each have at least two series-connected energy storage modules which each include at least one electrical energy storage cell with an associated controllable coupling unit, are connected on one side to a reference bus and are connected on the other side to one respective phase of the electric machine. In dependence on control signals, the coupling units either bridge the respectively associated energy storage cells or connect the respectively associated energy storage cells into the power supply arm. | 09-19-2013 |
20130241473 | INTRINSICALLY-SAFE BATTERY POWER SUPPLY FOR UNDERGROUND MINING - An intrinsically safe battery power supply for electrical equipment in underground mining includes a battery housing having a first end with a first opening and a second end having a pressure-resistant second opening. The battery housing defines a first space. At least one storage battery cell is provided in the first space, and a lid is coupled to the battery housing near the first end providing access to the storage battery cell through the first opening. An envelope housing is coupled near the second end of the battery housing and has a charging socket and a consumption socket and defines a second space. A circuit board having intrinsically-safe circuits is provided in the second space, the circuit board electrically coupled to the storage battery cell through the pressure resistant second opening in the battery housing, and electrically coupled to the charging socket and the consumption socket on the envelope housing. | 09-19-2013 |
20130249469 | INPUT POWER CONTROLLER FOR AC/DC BATTERY CHARGING - A control approach of adjusting the input power of a power factor correction (PFC) stage so that the output voltage (DC-link) of the input AC/DC stage to an intermediate DC voltage (DC-Bus voltage) is adjusted based on the amount of power required to charge a high energy battery is disclosed. The present invention controls the input power of the PFC instead of the DC-bus voltage as is common in conventional methods. Therefore, a very fast response compared to the conventional sluggish voltage loop can be achieved. Also, having different DC-bus voltages for different output load conditions allows the DC/DC converter to work with an optimal duty cycle for a whole range of load variations. | 09-26-2013 |
20130249470 | AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE CHARGE SYSTEM - A vehicle charging system includes a base plate having an inclined surface defining at least a portion of a recess, and an arm arrangement having a base end portion movably attached to the base plate, a vehicle end portion, a spring-loaded element attached to the base end portion and in contact with the base plate, and a primary charge pad attached to the vehicle end portion. The arm arrangement has a retracted position in which at least a portion of the primary charge pad is disposed within the recess and an extended position in which the primary charge pad is spaced away from the base plate. The spring-loaded element is arranged to move along the inclined surface as the arm arrangement moves between the retracted and extended positions. | 09-26-2013 |
20130249471 | DISH HAVING DISPLAY DEVICE AND APPARATUS FOR CHARGING THE SAME - A dish having a display element installed therein includes a dish main body including a display element including a display portion and a circuit portion, a first side including a transparent material, and a second side, and a battery portion at the second side for supplying power to the display element. | 09-26-2013 |
20130249472 | AC-DC CONVERTER AND CHARGE AND DISCHARGE SYSTEM THEREOF - An AC-DC converter and a charge and discharge system thereof are disclosed. The AC-DC converter includes a first signal terminal, an AC signal conversion circuit, a power storage component, a first conversion circuit, a controlling module, a second conversion circuit, and a second signal terminal. The first signal terminal is used for inputting a first power signal. The AC signal conversion circuit is used for converting the first power signal into a first conversion signal. The power storage component is used for amplifying a potential of the first conversion signal. The controlling module controls the first conversion circuit to transfer the first conversion signal into a second conversion signal after the potential of the first conversion signal is amplified. The second conversion circuit is used for converting the second conversion signal into a DC power signal. The second signal terminal is used for outputting the DC power signal. | 09-26-2013 |
20130249473 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE INCLUDING CHARGING SYSTEM - The semiconductor device includes the charging system including: electric power generating unit for supplying electric power; electric power storing unit for storing electric power generated by the electric power generating unit; switch unit provided in a charging path for charging the electric power storing unit with the electric power generated by the electric power generating unit; a comparator driven by the electric power generated by the electric power generating unit for comparing a reference voltage and a stored voltage of the electric power storing unit; and a level converter provided between the comparator and the switch unit for, based on a result of a comparison made by the comparator, converting a level of a generated voltage to a level of the stored voltage and outputting a resultant to the switch unit. | 09-26-2013 |
20130249474 | System for Charging an Energy Store, and Method for Operating the Charging System - A system for charging at least one energy reservoir cell in a controllable energy reservoir serving to control/supply electrical energy to an n-phase electrical machine (n≧2). The controllable energy reservoir has n parallel energy supply branches each having at least two series connected energy reservoir modules, each encompassing at least one electrical energy reservoir cell having an associated controllable coupling unit, are connected to a reference bus, and are connected to a respective phase of the machine. As a function of control signals, the coupling units interrupt the respective energy supply branch or bypass the associated reservoir cells or switch the associated reservoir cells into the respective energy supply branch. To charge at least one cell, at least two phases of the machine are connectable via at least one respective free-wheeling diode to a negative pole of a charging device. The reference bus is connectable to the negative pole of the device. Those energy supply branches connected to those phases which are connectable to the negative pole of the device each have a contact point disposed between two energy reservoir modules and is connectable via at least one free-wheeling diode to a positive pole of the device. | 09-26-2013 |
20130249475 | POWER STORAGE APPARATUS, POWER STORAGE SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING POWER STORAGE SYSTEM BY USING THE SAME - The present disclosure describes a power storage apparatus including a housing made of a durable material and defining an installation space of a plurality of secondary batteries; a plurality of secondary batteries accommodated in the housing and connected to each other in series or in parallel; a Battery Management System (BMS) for controlling charge and discharge of the plurality of secondary batteries and monitoring an electric characteristic value thereof; and a status setting switch for setting a status of the BMS. According to the present disclosure, a power storage system may be easily configured by means of a simple BMS setting. Also, if any one of the power storage apparatuses is not working properly, the power storage apparatus with a problem may be easily distinguished by the naked eyes of a manager, which facilitates easy maintenance and repair. | 09-26-2013 |
20130249476 | CONVERTER FOR BALANCING THE CELLS OF AN ELECTRIC BATTERY - A balancing converter is connected to terminals of cells of an electric battery. The converter includes a quasi-resonant circuit and a pseudo-control circuit coupled by a transformer and implements soft-switching techniques through quasi-resonances. | 09-26-2013 |
20130257346 | PORTABLE POWER SYSTEMS - A power system includes an electric battery and an enclosure configured to surround the electric battery. A console is disposed on at least one side of the enclosure. The console includes a first charge input configured to receive a charge from an AC power source, a second charge input configured to receive a charge from a DC power source, and an outlet configured to receive a connector for a device. A battery management system includes controls to regulate a battery charge between the first charge input and the second charge input. | 10-03-2013 |
20130257347 | Integrated Generation control system - An integrated generation control system includes at least one integrated control module, a rectification module, a communication module, a rectifier, a permanent magnet alternator, a generator, a maintenance module, a local control unit and a battery. The integrated control module includes an automatic voltage regulator, a power system stabilizer and an extensive gate controller. The rectification module is connected to the integrated control module. The communication module is arranged between the integrated control module and the rectification module. The rectifier is connected to the integrated control module and the rectification module. The permanent magnet alternator is connected to the rectifier. The generator is connected to the integrated control module. | 10-03-2013 |
20130257348 | PERSONAL MOBILE CHARGING DEVICE - An improved personal mobile charging device for providing back up electrical charging or standby power for personal electronic devices comprising an elongate rectangular body having a top, a bottom, two elongate sides and two short sides typically made of leather and having thin flexible lengths of material representing an outside surface ( | 10-03-2013 |
20130257349 | Device of Replacing and Charging Battery at Environment Monitoring Terminal and Battery Replacement System - The present invention provides a device of replacing and charging battery at environment monitoring terminal and battery replacement system. Through the battery positioning mechanism disposed at both battery charging device and environment monitoring terminal, and anodes and cathodes disposed for contacting the battery electrodes, the battery replacement device can replace the full-discharged battery at environment monitoring terminal and a full-charged battery at the battery charging device. In this manner, the system can automatically replace the battery at environment monitoring terminal without manual replacement so as to reduce battery replacement time. | 10-03-2013 |
20130257350 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY MODULE, BATTERY-POWERED ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND BATTERY-CHARING METHOD - A rechargeable battery module includes a battery cell, a load detector, a temperature sensor, a power consumption classifier and a battery charging controller. The power consumption classifier classifies a power consumption of the battery cell based on the load detected by the load detector and the temperature sensed by the temperature sensor. The battery charging controller collects a series of classified results output from the power consumption classifier to control a charging rate of the battery cell accordingly. | 10-03-2013 |
20130257351 | CHARGE-DISCHARGE CONTROL DEVICE, CHARGE-DISCHARGE MONITORING DEVICE, CHARGE-DISCHARGE CONTROL SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - According to an embodiment, a charge-discharge control device includes a receiving unit, a selecting unit, and a group controller. The receiving unit receives feasibility information. The selecting unit selects, of electric power devices that send the feasibility information indicating disallowance of simultaneously belonging to a plurality of charging groups, one electric power device as a representative device of the charging group to which belongs that electric power device; and selects, of electric power devices that send the feasibility information indicating disallowance of simultaneously belonging to a plurality of discharging groups, one electric power device as a representative device of the discharging group to which belongs that electric power device. Via the selected representative device, the group controller controls the other electric power devices belonging to the charging group or the discharging group to which belongs the selected representative device. | 10-03-2013 |
20130257352 | RAPID CHARGING AND POWER MANAGEMENT OF A BATTERY-POWERED FLUID ANALYTE METER - A system and method is described for rapid charging and power management of a battery for a meter. A charger component is operably associated with the meter and is capable of executing a rapid charge algorithm for a rechargeable battery. The algorithm includes monitoring for a connection to an external power source and implementing a charging routine of a battery at a first charge rate and then at a second charge rate. The second charge rate is lower than the first charge rate. A temperature rise in the rechargeable battery due to the first charge rate has a negligible heat transfer effect on the fluid sample. The meter can also include a power switch for controlling current flow to a battery fuel gauge. The power switch is open when the meter enters into a sleep mode. The state of battery charge is determined after the meter exits the sleep mode. | 10-03-2013 |
20130257353 | BATTERY CHARGING APPARATUS - A battery charging apparatus includes a plurality of input terminals which are connected to respective phases of a three-phase AC dynamo, and a rectifying circuit including a plurality of rectifying elements and a plurality of switching elements. A switching element control unit and pulse generation unit are provided, for controlling the turning on/off of the switching elements, and for generating a pulse signal, respectively. The switching element control unit is configured to control the plurality of switching elements, and includes a potential difference detection unit configured to detect potential differences between potentials of input terminals, and a specifying unit configured to determine a phase order of AC outputs which are input to the input terminals. | 10-03-2013 |
20130257354 | PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT, BATTERY CHARGER, AND POWER STORAGE DEVICE - A low-power protective circuit includes a detection unit that intermittently detects a voltage across a secondary battery; a battery management unit that includes a buffer memory device and a processor and determines, based on a value of the voltage, whether the secondary battery needs to be charged; a switch circuit that establishes or breaks electrical continuity between a host system and the secondary battery; a switch control unit that turns on or off the switch circuit in accordance with the judgment made by the battery management unit; a switch that controls supply of power supply voltage from the secondary battery to the battery management unit; and a power controller that intermittently stops supply of the power supply voltage to the battery management unit by turning off the switch. | 10-03-2013 |
20130257355 | SYSTEM FOR CHARGING AN ENERGY STORE, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE CHARGING SYSTEM - A system for charging at least one energy reservoir cell in a controllable energy reservoir which serves to control and supply electrical energy to an n-phase electrical machine where n≧1. The controllable energy reservoir has n parallel energy supply branches that each have at least two energy reservoir modules, connected in series, that each encompass at least one electrical energy reservoir cell having an associated controllable coupling unit. The energy supply branches are connected on the one hand to a reference bus and on the other hand to a respective phase of the electrical machine. As a function of control signals, the coupling units either interrupt the energy supply branch or bypass the respectively associated energy reservoir cells or switch the respectively associated energy reservoir cells into the energy supply branch. All energy supply branches are connectable via at least one inductance and one rectifier unit to an external energy supply network. The reference bus is furthermore connectable to the rectifier unit. | 10-03-2013 |
20130257356 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING CHARGING CURRENT SETTING UNIT AND CHARGING METHOD - An electronic device includes a control unit, a battery and a charging current setting unit. The control unit is used to detect a DC voltage of a charger, compare the DC voltage with a predetermined charging voltage minimum, and output a current initializing signal and a current increasing signal to the charging current setting unit. The charging current setting unit is used to adjust a charging current according to signals generated by the control unit and output the adjusted charging current to the battery. | 10-03-2013 |
20130257357 | TERMINAL DEVICE, CONTROL DEVICE, CHARGE AND DISCHARGE CONTROL SYSTEM, CHARGE AND DISCHARGE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT METHOD, CHARGE AND DISCHARGE CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM THEREOF - A terminal device includes: a tilt sensor that detects a tilt; a communication unit that transmits a signal according to the tilt detected by the tilt sensor; and a display unit that displays a status of charging performed according to the tilt detected by the tilt sensor. | 10-03-2013 |
20130257358 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CHARGING A BATTERY USING A SWITCHING REGULATOR - In one embodiment the present invention includes a system and method of charging a battery using a switching regulator. In one embodiment, a switching regulator receives an input voltage and input current. The output of the switching regulator is coupled to a battery to be charged. The switching regulator provides a current into the battery that is larger than the current into the switching regulator. As the voltage on the battery increases, the current provided by the switching regulator is reduced. The present invention may be implemented using either analog or digital techniques for reducing the current into the battery as the battery voltage increases. | 10-03-2013 |
20130257359 | CHARGER - A charger according to the present invention includes a charging power source circuit for charging a battery, a power source control circuit that controls the charging power source circuit, a microcomputer that operates the power source control circuit, and a constant voltage power source circuit that supplies electric power to both the power source control circuit and the microcomputer. The microcomputer is configured to permit or prohibit supply of electric power to the power source control circuit from the constant voltage power source circuit to the power source control circuit. | 10-03-2013 |
20130264998 | SMART CHARGER FOR PERSONAL MEDIA DEVICES - Presenting battery-charging status information to a user of a personal media device, even when that personal media device is in a dormant mode responsive to a battery charging operation. A charging element responds to new messages with alerts. The charging element presents at least one of an amount charged or an amount of time left to fully charge, using associated graphics for easier viewing. Content from a media library can be presented in response to indicators. An application executing on the personal media device can operate with a control program executing on the charging element itself, to control one or more display features of the charging element. | 10-10-2013 |
20130264999 | Control Apparatus and Method for Conducting Fast Battery Charge - A battery charging system includes a charging source, at least one battery cell, a battery internal temperature sensor configured to measure an internal temperature of the at least one battery cell responsive to charging of the at least one battery cell by the charging source, and a charge controller. The charge controller is configured to receive indications of the internal temperature of the at least one battery cell over time, to identify an indication that the at least one battery cell is at a point of full charge based on rate of change of the internal temperature, and to interrupt power delivery from the charging source to the at least one battery cell responsive to the indication that the at least one battery cell is at the point of full charge. | 10-10-2013 |
20130265000 | Device and Method for Transmitting Energy and Data Between a Control Unit and a Position-Measuring Device - In a device and a method for transmitting energy and data between a control unit and a position-measuring device via a line pair, the energy transmission takes place in a charge mode and the data transmission takes place in a communication mode, and an energy storage device is provided in the position-measuring device, which is able to be charged in the charge mode via the line pair, and which is able to supply energy to the position-measuring device in the communication mode, and a charge unit and a switching device are provided in the control unit. The switching unit is adapted to the charge unit to the line pair in two-pole manner. | 10-10-2013 |
20130265001 | BATTERY AND METHOD OF USE - A battery includes a battery case including battery chemistry for supplying electricity, a first end, and a second end opposite the first end; a first positive terminal, a first negative terminal, a first conductive communications link, and first insulators electrically isolating the terminals and link at the first end, and together form a first terminal configuration; a second positive terminal, a second negative terminal, a second conductive communications link, and second insulators electrically isolating the terminals and link at the second end, and together form a second terminal configuration, wherein the second terminal configuration is a mirror image of the first terminal configuration. | 10-10-2013 |
20130265002 | CHARGER - A constant voltage power source circuit according to the present invention is configured to adjust electric power that is supplied to a microcomputer by a pulse width modulation control. The microcomputer is configured to output, to the constant voltage power source circuit, a continuous signal by which the constant voltage power source circuit continuously performs the pulse width modulation control, or an intermittent signal by which the constant voltage power source circuit intermittently performs the pulse width modulation control. | 10-10-2013 |
20130271065 | HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY CHARGING SIMULATION SYSTEM AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a high-voltage battery charging simulation system that includes a simulation high-voltage battery pack, a simulation battery management system, a multi-party communication device, and a charging station. The voltage of the simulation high-voltage battery pack can be calculated and updated immediately by the simulation battery management system to simulate the feature of real battery pack, so that it can detect the operation of the multi-party communication device and the charging station. | 10-17-2013 |
20130271066 | PRODUCTION LOGGING INSTRUMENT - A logging system and method for operating a logging system are typically used in a wellbore. The logging system may include a logging instrument including a rechargeable energy storage and logging electronics, and a cable configured to trickle charge the rechargeable energy storage. The rechargeable energy storage may include an ultracapacitor. The rechargeable energy storage may be trickle charged through the cable from a remote power source. | 10-17-2013 |
20130271067 | PORTABLE CHARGER - A portable charger includes a main body, an electrically connecting mechanism, and a charging module. The main body includes a receiving body and a support seat extending from one side of the receiving body and bent substantially perpendicularly from the receiving body. The electrically connecting mechanism includes a connecting member movably mounted on the support seat. The charging module includes a storage member received in the receiving body and at least one interface electrically connected to the storage member. The storage member is electrically connected to the connecting member. | 10-17-2013 |
20130271068 | BATTERY CONTROL APPARATUS AND BATTERY CONTROL METHOD - It is intended to prevent degradation of battery cells (cells). A battery control apparatus obtains a cell voltage value of each of the cells ( | 10-17-2013 |
20130278204 | INTELLGENT BATTERY MANAGEMENT METHOD AND DEVICE - An intelligent battery management method ( | 10-24-2013 |
20130278205 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING WHETHER AN ACCESSORY INCLUDES PARTICULAR CIRCUITRY - Methods, systems, and apparatus for determining whether an accessory includes particular circuitry. A host device may measure a first voltage and a second voltage received from an accessory, where the voltages are provide through the accessory from a power source. Before measuring the second voltage, the host device may send an instruction to the accessory instructing the accessory to alter an impedance of the power path between the power source and the host device, and the host device may draw at least a threshold amount of current from the power source via the accessory. The host device may then determine whether the accessory includes particular circuitry based on the relationship between the first voltage and the second voltage. | 10-24-2013 |
20130285596 | BOOSTING INPUT POWER - In one implementation, an input power management component receives an input power, and determines whether an input current and voltage satisfies predetermined thresholds. A boost component generates a boost output voltage using the input voltage if the input current satisfies a predetermined current threshold, and a step-down charging component converts the boost output voltage to a voltage for charging a battery and system power management. | 10-31-2013 |
20130285597 | Zinc-Air Battery - A zinc-air cell, a battery which is a low weight, low volume, or high energy system, or a combination thereof, and an apparatus for recharging the same are disclosed. | 10-31-2013 |
20130285598 | MULTIPLE CELL BATTERY CHARGER CONFIGURED WITH A PARALLEL TOPOLOGY - A multiple cell battery charger configured with a parallel topography is disclosed. In accordance with an important aspect of the invention, the multiple cell battery charger requires fewer active components than known battery chargers while at the same time protecting multiple battery cells from overcharge and discharge. The multiple cell battery charger in accordance with the present invention is a constant voltage battery charger that includes a regulator for providing a regulated source of direct current (DC) voltage to the battery cells to be charged. In accordance with the present invention, each battery cell is connected in series with a switching device, such as a field effect transistor (FET) and optionally a current sensing device. In a charging mode, the serially connected FET conducts, thus enabling the battery cell to be charged. The battery voltage is sensed by a microprocessor. When the microprocessor senses that the battery cell is fully charged, the FET is turned off, thus disconnecting the battery cell from the circuit. Since the battery cell is disconnected from the circuit, no additional active devices are required to protect the battery cell from discharge. As such, a single active device per cell, such as the FET, provides multiple functions without requiring additional devices. Accordingly, the battery charger in accordance with the present invention utilizes fewer active components than known battery chargers and is thus much less be expensive to manufacture. | 10-31-2013 |
20130285599 | CHARGING METHOD AND USER EQUIPMENT - The present disclosure provides a charging method and a user equipment. The charging method includes: measuring a maximum output current value of a charger according to a received fast charging instruction; setting a charging current value for a battery of a user equipment according to the maximum output current value; receiving, from the charger, a first charging current corresponding to the charging current value; and disconnecting the charger if a charging temperature of the battery is detected to be higher than a preset temperature. The charging method and user equipment provided in the present disclosure solve problems in the prior art that the charger is damaged because of overloading in case of emergency charging, and that the battery of the user equipment is overcharged because of an over-high charging temperature, so that safe and fast charging is implemented. | 10-31-2013 |
20130285600 | CHARGING APPARATUS - A charging apparatus for charging a battery includes: a control unit that obtains information indicating a status of the battery from the battery and controls permitting or prohibiting charging the battery depending on whether or not the obtained information satisfies a predetermined first condition; a charging detecting unit that detects whether or not the battery is being charged; a charging discontinuing unit that obtains the information indicating the status of the battery from the battery and discontinues charging the battery independently of the control by the control unit to permit or prohibit charging when the obtained information satisfies a predetermined second condition; and a diagnosing unit that inputs diagnostic information satisfying the second condition to the charging discontinuing unit in addition to the information indicating the status of the battery or as a replacement for the information indicating the battery status based upon information entered from the control unit. | 10-31-2013 |
20130293185 | HIGH CURRENT BATTERY CHARGING USING IR DROPOUT COMPENSATION - A method, apparatus, and non-transitory computer readable medium are provided for high current battery charging using IR dropout compensation. The method first measures a battery current value and then multiplies that battery current value by an effective resistance of the battery to produce an effective dropout voltage value. The effective battery voltage value is then compared with a desired battery top off voltage value. The switch mode battery charger output setpoint is adjusted based on the setpoint voltage. Battery current and terminal current are then compared. Charging is terminated if the battery current is less than the terminal current. If the battery current is greater than the terminal current the battery current value is measured again and the charging process continues until the condition is met. | 11-07-2013 |
20130293186 | BATTERY CHARGING CIRCUIT - The present disclosure illustrates a battery charging circuit, adapted for charging a rechargeable battery. The battery charging circuit includes a temperature sensing unit, a current control unit, and a charging unit. The temperature sensing unit is coupled to a temperature output pin of the rechargeable battery to output a temperature signal according to the sensed temperature of the rechargeable battery. The current control unit is coupled to the temperature sensing unit for outputting a control voltage according to the received temperature signal. The charging unit is coupled to the current control unit and outputs a charging current to charge the rechargeable battery. When temperature of the rechargeable battery exceeds a predefined temperature range, the charging unit discontinues outputting the charging current. Hence, the battery charging circuit can completely fulfill the charging requirement of the rechargeable battery thereby increase the associated charging efficiency. | 11-07-2013 |
20130293187 | Charge redistribution method for cell arrays - Cell balancing aims to prolong the battery operating life by equalizing the Electro Motive Force (or Open Circuit Voltage) of the participating cells. Even perfectly balanced cells though will exhibit different output voltages because of differences in their internal impedances. The difference in voltage will depend on the load current frequency and intensity. A method is described for re-distributing charge in such a way so when the worst (from the point of view of voltage spread) possible load conditions occur, cells will have similar outputs and none will cross the under-voltage threshold causing a premature shut down of the battery. | 11-07-2013 |
20130293188 | CHARGING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING CONDUCTION STATE - A charging apparatus is provided with a connector, a pair of power lines, a charger, a holding part and a controller. The connector has a pair of connection terminals electrically connectable to an object to be charged. The power lines electrically connected to the connection terminals. The charger is connected to the power lines for charging the object to be charged. The holding part holds the connector. The controller is programmed to determine the conduction state on the power lines and the connection terminals. The holding part has a conduction part for bringing about conduction through the connection terminals. | 11-07-2013 |
20130300345 | Jaw Powered Electric Generator - An electric generator powered by the opening and closing of a user's jaw. In one embodiment, a portion of an electric generator is mechanically stressed by a user's teeth when the user opens or closes his jaw. The mechanical stress is converted to electric energy and may be stored in a battery or power an electric device. In another embodiment, a magnet is passed through a coil when the user opens or closes his jaw to generate electric energy. | 11-14-2013 |
20130300346 | CHARGE CONTROLLING SYSTEM, CHARGE CONTROLLING APPARATUS, CHARGE CONTROLLING METHOD AND DISCHARGE CONTROLLING APPARATUS - Disclosed herein is a charge controlling system, including: a control apparatus; and a plurality of battery units connected to the control apparatus, wherein the control apparatus includes an acquisition section configured to acquire sensor information from at least one of the battery units, and a control section configured to set a magnitude of charge current for each of the battery units in response to the sensor information, and the battery units individually include a battery, a charge controlling section configured to charge the battery with the charge current of the magnitude set by the control section, and a sensor for acquiring the sensor information. | 11-14-2013 |
20130300347 | Battery Charging Method and Mobile Terminal - Embodiments of the present invention provide a battery charging method, related to the field of electronic technologies and invented to shorten the charging time. The method includes: determining, by a mobile terminal, a specification parameter of a battery to be charged; determining, by the mobile terminal, a charging parameter corresponding to the specification parameter according to the determined specification parameter; and charging, by the mobile terminal, the battery to be charged according to the determined charging parameter. Embodiments of the present invention also provide a corresponding mobile terminal. The present invention is applicable to charging of a mobile terminal. | 11-14-2013 |
20130300348 | Current Sensing Circuit Disconnect Device and Method - A device and method are provided for saving power and electricity in a charging device including external power supplies and battery chargers having a primary circuit and a secondary circuit where a switch is located in the primary circuit and a current sensing device in the secondary circuit to sense when there is a drop in current in the secondary circuit or no current in the secondary circuit because the load such as a cell phone or tablet is charged and when this occurs the switch in the primary circuit is opened and the primary circuit no longer draws power from the source of power until the switch in the primary circuit is closed by activation of a user of the charging device. | 11-14-2013 |
20130300349 | MOBILE CHARGER - A mobile charger includes a housing ( | 11-14-2013 |
20130307467 | Power Converter Circuit - A power converter circuit includes input terminals configured to receive an input voltage and an input current and output terminals configured to provide an output voltage and an output current. A boost converter stage is coupled between the input terminals and the output terminals. The power converter circuit is operable to operate in one of a first operation mode, a second operation mode, and a third operation mode dependent on the output voltage. The first, second and third operation modes are mutually different. In each of the first, second and third operation modes, the input current is controlled dependent on the input voltage. | 11-21-2013 |
20130314025 | CHARGE CONTROL FOR EXTERNAL MANUAL BATTERY CHARGERS - An apparatus for operating an external manual battery charger having a first AC power input and a DC charging output. The apparatus includes an AC controller configured to adjust at least one power parameter supplied to the AC power input of the external manual battery charger. The power parameter(s) may be any one or more of AC current, AC voltage and AC power. The apparatus further includes a feedback converter configured to monitor at least one charging parameter and to control the AC controller to adjust the one or more power parameters in accordance with the monitored charging parameter or parameters. | 11-28-2013 |
20130314026 | STANDBY BATTERY BOX FOR ELECTRIC CYLINDER - A standby battery box for an electric cylinder is electrically connected to a control box for driving the electric cylinder and includes a charge-discharge device and a rechargeable battery. The charge-discharge device includes a protection unit, a power conversion unit, a voltage detection unit, a control unit, a discharge unit, a display unit, and a switch unit. The rechargeable battery is electrically connected to the charge-discharge device. When a startup switch of the switch unit is pressed, the charge-discharge device delivers the electricity of the rechargeable battery into the control box. When a shutoff switch of the switch unit is pressed, the charge-discharge device does not supply power, thereby protecting the standby battery box from being exhausted. | 11-28-2013 |
20130314027 | BATTERY BALANCE CIRCUIT - A battery balance circuit is adapted to balance battery voltages among a plurality of battery cells. The battery balance circuit is enabled to perform a battery balance process when the battery cells are charged, and is disabled when one of the batter cells is fully charged or the battery cells are un-charged. | 11-28-2013 |
20130314028 | WIRELESS CHARGING SYSTEM - A wireless charging system includes a power supply device transmitting electrical energy, a terminal device for charging, a laser charging transmitting module, and a laser charging receiving module. The laser charging transmitting module is electrically connected with the power supply device for receiving electrical energy transmitted by the power supply device and transforming electrical energy into light energy. The laser charging receiving module is electrically connected with the terminal device for charging, for receiving light energy transformed by the laser charging transmitting module, transforming light energy into electrical energy, and transmitting electrical energy to the terminal device for charging to charge up the terminal device for charging. | 11-28-2013 |
20130314029 | USB Device Charger for Use with Electric Powered Wheelchairs and Scooters - An interconnect device for connecting the charging system of an electric wheelchair with the charging system of at least one portable electronic device through a USB cable to charge the portable device from the stored electric charge within the electric wheelchair battery system. The interconnect device includes an XLR type connector for connecting to the standard XLR type connector found on most electrical wheelchairs and scooters. The XLR connector is structured into a circuit housing or connected to the circuit housing through a short length of cable. The circuit housing holds the circuit electronics for the device. One or more USB jacks are provided to which standard USB cables may be connected. The interconnect circuitry includes a fuse or circuit breaker, as well as one or more step down voltage regulators and one or more voltage divider circuits. LED indicators show the charging status of a particular USB jack. | 11-28-2013 |
20130314030 | BATTERY CASE FOR MOBILE DEVICE - A battery case for a mobile device is provided comprising a case, electrical components, a port, and an aperture size to contain at least one rechargeable battery. Also provided is a charger including a mount to receiving a rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery may be configured to fit inside of the battery case. The charger may be figured to fit inside of the battery case. | 11-28-2013 |
20130314031 | CONTROL SYSTEM, CONTROL APPARATUS, AND CONTROL METHOD - There is provided a control system including a plurality of first apparatuses, and at least one second apparatus that is connected to each first apparatus. The first apparatuses include a plurality of conversion units, and each include a control unit controlling an on/off state of each conversion unit by referring to a table. The second apparatus includes a power storage unit and a charging control unit controlling charging of the power storage unit. The conversion units each convert a first voltage supplied from a power generating apparatus to a second voltage according to a magnitude of the first voltage. The second voltage output from at least one of the conversion units is supplied to the second apparatus. The charging control unit controls charging of the power storage unit in accordance with a variation in the second voltage. | 11-28-2013 |
20130314032 | CHARGE CONTROL CIRCUIT, CHARGE CIRCUIT, AND MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A charge control circuit includes a comparator circuit to compare a secondary-battery voltage with a comparison voltage corresponding to an input-power-supply voltage, a transistor to supply an input current to an inductor, a first control circuit to control the transistor, and a second control circuit to control second and third transistors to increase and decrease an inductor current, respectively, so that a boost DC-DC converter performs a boost operation. When the secondary-battery voltage is equal to or higher than the comparison voltage, the first and second control circuits turn on the transistor and perform switching of the second and third transistors complementarily, respectively. When the secondary-battery voltage is lower than the comparison voltage, the first control circuit controls the transistor so that the input current takes a predetermined value, and the second control circuit turns on and off the third and second transistors, respectively. | 11-28-2013 |
20130314033 | CHARGING APPARATUS HAVING GAS GENERATION DETECTOR AND CHARGING METHOD FOR THE SAME - A charging apparatus for charging a cell group, in which a plurality of secondary cells are connected in series, by supplying a charging current Ic to the secondary cells is provided with an overcharge protection circuit including discharge route circuits | 11-28-2013 |
20130314034 | ADAPTER AND VEHICLE EQUIPPED THEREWITH, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE - The present invention provides an adapter including a first connection portion that corresponds in geometry to an inlet and a second connection portion that corresponds in geometry to a power supply plug of electrical equipment external to a vehicle. The adapter includes a second control device capable of outputting a signal to a first control device of the vehicle. When the first connection portion is connected to the inlet, the second control device outputs a power supply instruction signal, which is indicative of an instruction to supply electric power, to the first control device to cause the first control device to control a power conversion device of the vehicle to supply electric power from the power conversion device to the electrical equipment. | 11-28-2013 |
20130320915 | Gated Diode, Battery Charging Assembly and Generator Assembly - A gated diode may include source zones and a drain zone which are both of a first conductivity type. The source zones directly adjoin a first surface of a semiconductor die and the drain zone directly adjoins an opposite second surface of the semiconductor die. The drain zone includes a drift zone formed in an epitaxial layer of the semiconductor die. Base zones of a second conductivity type, which is the opposite of the first conductivity type, are provided between the drain zones and the source zones. The drift zone further includes adjustment zones directly adjoining a base zone and arranged between the respective base zone and the second surface, respectively. A net dopant concentration in the adjustment zone is at least twice a net dopant concentration in the second sub-zone. The adjustment zones precisely define the reverse breakdown voltage. | 12-05-2013 |
20130320916 | MULTI-CHARGING DEVICE FOR PORTABLE TERMINAL - A multi-charging device for a portable terminal is provided. The device includes a cabinet, a plurality of charging bodies accommodated in the cabinet, a plurality of slots formed in each of the plurality of charging bodies, a plurality of charging terminals each provided in a corresponding one of the slots, and a power supply unit supplying power to each of the charging terminals. When the portable terminal is inserted into one of the slots, a charging terminal provided in the slot is connected to the inserted portable terminal. | 12-05-2013 |
20130320917 | Mobile Power Device with Projection - The creation provides a kind of project function for the mobile power device, which including control circuit boards, power contact tools, charging the battery units; Both of the power connecter tools and the battery charging units that connect control circuit board to charge and discharge the power so that it can works fluently. The micro-projection which including micro-projection modules and micro-projection lens; the signal, however, is also can delivery elements and messages to control the circuit board. Therefore, this mobile power device creation which with projection functions, it can provide other electric devices to charge and with delivery signal the electric devices of others to the micro-projection device, making the function of project. | 12-05-2013 |
20130320918 | ENERGY SUPPLY APPARATUS HAVING A FIRST POWER AS WELL AS A METHOD FOR OPERATING SAID ENERGY SUPPLY APPARATUS - An energy supply apparatus, in particular for static use, particularly in a building, for which one or a plurality of consumer loads is to be supplied at least temporarily with a first power L | 12-05-2013 |
20130320919 | PORTABLE BATTERY CHARGER - A portable device for charging and discharging batteries simultaneously via having a servomotor controlled automatically by a microcontroller unit using software is described. The servomotor arm is controlled and a circuit is open or closed at the command of the software based upon the voltage of each one of the batteries connected to the device; the temperature of the electrical wires and the amperage of the battery o batteries being charged. A second device for charging/discharging batteries is described having a servomotor controlled automatically by a microcontroller unit using software. The servomotor arm is controlled the charging/discharging process, which is carried out in two independent circuits in an alternated manner by moving the servomotor arm from one circuit to another based upon the same mentioned parameters. The charging/discharging process in both devices is also automatically stop and continues at a predetermined periods of time by the microcontroller via a software. | 12-05-2013 |
20130328520 | FLASH CHARGING PROTECTION CIRCUIT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A flash charging protection circuit and a control method thereof adapted to a charging circuit coupled to a power supply are provided. An analog-to-digital converter receives a feedback voltage output from the charging circuit and an input voltage output from the power supply. A power voltage detection module detects whether the input voltage is abnormal or not. A charging state detection module detects whether a rising curve of the feedback voltage is abnormal or not. If a controller receives a power abnormal signal or a charging state abnormal signal, the controller disables a pulse width modulation signal generator to produce a pulse width modulation signal. | 12-12-2013 |
20130328521 | EXTERNAL BATTERY-MANAGEMENT MODULE - A power supply for use in a portable electronic device is described. This power supply includes battery cells in separate locations that are electrically coupled by a power bus to a battery-management circuit board, which includes an integrated circuit with control logic that monitors the battery cells and that regulates charging and discharging of the battery cells. The battery cells are not enclosed in a common battery-pack housing so that the battery cells are mechanically separate from each other. Moreover, the battery-management circuit board is external to the battery cells and is not enclosed in the battery-pack housing. By excluding the battery-pack housing from the power supply, there may be more space available to expand the sizes, and thus the total capacities, of the battery cells. | 12-12-2013 |
20130328522 | BATTERY CHARGING AND MAINTAINING WITH DEFECTIVE BATTERY MONITORING - The present disclosure relates to a system for charging or maintaining a battery that includes power conversion circuitry configured to provide output power for charging or maintaining the battery. The system also includes electrical conductors coupled to the power conversion circuitry and configured to be coupled to the battery for charging or maintaining the battery. Additionally, the system includes control circuitry coupled to the power conversion circuitry and configured to monitor charging or maintaining of the battery. The control circuitry is further configured to determine whether the battery may be defective or failing based upon the output power and a time threshold. | 12-12-2013 |
20130328523 | BATTERY CHARGER AND CHARGING TERMINAL STRUCTURE - The battery charger has a socket that is tubular, has a bottom, and accepts a rechargeable battery inserted to the socket. At least one side wall of the socket is an inclined surface that is inclined to the vertical when a bottom of the battery charger is placed on a horizontal surface. A charging terminal of the battery charger is disposed on this side wall. | 12-12-2013 |
20130335006 | CHARGE CONTROL CIRCUIT - A charge control circuit supplies power from an external power source to a first common node and charges a second common node. A regulator circuit is coupled between the external power source and the first common node, and a transistor is coupled between the first common node and the second common node. A current sensing and control device senses the current from the first common node to the second common node and generates a first control signal. A first voltage sensing and control device senses a voltage at the first common node, and generates a conduction control signal to control the transistor. A second voltage sensing and control device senses a voltage at the second common node, and generates a second control signal. The regulator circuit provides system power to the first common node according to the first control signal and the second control signal. | 12-19-2013 |
20130335007 | UNIVERSAL CHARGING DETECTION DEVICE AND UNIVERSAL CHARGING DETECTION METHOD - A universal charging detection device and a universal charging detection method are disclosed herein. The universal charging detection device is provided for a charger that can be electrically connected to an electronic device via a universal serial bus (USB). The universal charging detection device includes a voltage output unit, a current sensing unit, a current level detector and a state machine. The voltage output unit is electrically connected to the electronic device. The current sensing unit can convert an output current into a sensing voltage, where the charger outputs the output current to the USB. The current level detector can output a detection signal according to a level of the sensing voltage. The state machine can order that the voltage output unit adjusts a voltage between a first data signal pin (D+) and a second data signal pin (D−) of the USB. | 12-19-2013 |
20130335008 | CHARGER INTEGRATING NETWORK INTERFACE CONVERSION APPARATUS - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a charger integrating a network interface conversion apparatus, which is used with a wireless mobile gateway device. The charger includes a first interface, a power interface, a second interface, a charging circuit, and a network interface adapter circuit. The power interface is connected to an input end of charging circuit. An output end of the charging circuit is connected to the first interface and a power supply terminal of the network interface adapter circuit. The second interface is connected to a signal terminal which has a corresponding format and is of the network interface adapter circuit, and the first interface is connected to a signal terminal which has a corresponding format and is of the network interface adapter circuit. | 12-19-2013 |
20130335009 | Inspection System, Charger/Discharger, and Inspection Method of Secondary Battery - An inspection system (a secondary battery anomaly detection system) has a ROM which stores data including information about a V-dQ/dV curve upon initial charge of a reference secondary battery. At inspection of a secondary battery, upon initial charge from a power supply, an anomaly detecting unit uses an amount of stored electricity calculated from a current value detected by a current detecting unit to calculate a dQ/dV actual measurement value, which is a ratio of a changed amount of the amount of stored electricity to a changed amount of a voltage value detected by a voltage detecting unit, compares the calculated value and the information about the V-dQ/dV curve to determine whether the calculated value corresponds to a feature point on the curve, and detects an anomaly of the secondary battery (incapability of long-term capacity reliability) when the calculated value does not correspond to the feature point on the curve. | 12-19-2013 |
20130335010 | CONNECTOR AND CONTROL CHIP - A connector is provided. In one embodiment, the connector conforms to a data communication standard, and is connected to a cable, and comprises a contact opening and a control chip. The contact opening comprises a plurality of first contacts on a first side for performing a data communication process, and a plurality of second contacts on a second side for performing a rapid charging process. The control chip is coupled between the contact opening and the cable, and couples the second contacts to a downstream power port of the cable when the second contacts of the contact opening is coupled to a host connector of a host. | 12-19-2013 |
20130335011 | MICROELECTRONIC DEVICES FOR HARVESTING KINETIC ENERGY AND/OR DETECTING MOTION, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Microelectronic devices for harvesting kinetic energy and/or detecting motion, and associated systems and methods. Particular embodiments include an energy harvesting device for generating electrical energy for use by microelectronic devices, where the energy harvesting device converts to electrical energy the kinetic energy among or within the microelectronic devices and their packaging, and provides this electrical energy to power the microelectronic devices. | 12-19-2013 |
20130335012 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CHARGING MULTI-CELL LITHIUM-BASED BATTERY PACKS - A method and system for charging multi-cell lithium-based batteries. In some aspects, a battery charger includes a housing, at least one terminal to electrically connect to a battery pack supported by the housing, and a controller operable to provide a charging current to the battery pack through the at least one terminal. The battery pack includes a plurality of lithium-based battery cells, with each battery cell of the plurality of battery cells having an individual state of charge. The controller is operable to control the charging current being supplied to the battery pack at least in part based on the individual state of charge of at least one battery cell. | 12-19-2013 |
20130335013 | ELECTRIC POWER TOOL POWERED BY A PLURALITY OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERY CELLS - An electric power tool is powered by a plurality of rechargeable battery cells and configured to removably receive respective rechargeable battery cells individually. The electric power tool may preferably include a monitor circuit that monitors states of respective battery cells, and an indicator circuit that indicates the states of the respective battery cells monitored by the monitor circuit. Especially, the monitor circuit may preferably monitor output voltages of the respective rechargeable battery cells and the indicator circuit may preferably indicate whether the detected output voltages are within a predetermined range. | 12-19-2013 |
20130342157 | Electronic Cigarette Case - The present invention relates to an electronic cigarette case, includes a case body, a charging device disposed in the case body for charging electronic cigarettes. The charging device includes a charging base, a rechargeable battery, and a control circuit board integrated with a circuit processing unit. The charging base has an electrode support where first and second electrode elements, and a trigger element spaced apart from the second electrode element are all disposed on the electrode support. The second electrode element is flexibly deformable when one of the electronic cigarettes is inserted into the case body to create a charging circuit. The circuit processing unit automatically controls the rechargeable battery for charging the electronic cigarette being inserted until it is full of power, whereby the electronic cigarette case is readily to be assembled and to sue, and has a reliable electrical connection with an outer power source. | 12-26-2013 |
20130342158 | IN-VEHICLE CHARGING ADAPTOR DEVICE - An in-vehicle charging adaptor device includes a plug main body and a cap separatably matched with the plug main body. The plug main body has a cigarette lighter plug formed at one end thereof, an USB socket formed at the other end thereof. A circuit device is received in the plug main body electrically connected with the cigarette lighter plug and the USB socket. The present invention has reasonable structure design, reliable function, and convenient practical usage with decorative function. | 12-26-2013 |
20140002006 | BATTERY PROTECTION CIRCUITS | 01-02-2014 |
20140002007 | MAXIMIZED BATTERY CAPACITY CHARGE BASED ON EQUILIBRIUM CHARGING | 01-02-2014 |
20140002008 | METHOD FOR CHARGING BATTERY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREOF | 01-02-2014 |
20140002009 | PORTABLE CHARGER AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME | 01-02-2014 |
20140002010 | FOLDABLE BATTERY CHARGER | 01-02-2014 |
20140002011 | ADAPTER, AND VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING POWER FEEDING USING ADAPTER | 01-02-2014 |
20140009106 | LIMITING EXCESSIVE CURRENTS DURING CONNECTION OF A BATTERY OR CELL IN PARALLEL WITH OTHER BATTERIES, CELLS OR CAPACITIVE LOADS - Disclosed is a battery and load equalization circuit that prevents the in-rush of current when batteries and/or loads are initially connected in parallel. Various techniques are used including charging, discharging and use of DC to DC converters to equalize charges between batteries and between batteries and capacitive loads. | 01-09-2014 |
20140009107 | Dynamic Charging Device and Method Thereof - A dynamic charging device includes a detection module for generating a detection signal according to an input signal, a control module coupled to the detection module for generating a control signal according to the detection signal, and an output module coupled to the control module for dynamically adjusting amounts of the input signal according to the control signal and the input signal, so as to process a charging operation for a load module, wherein the input signal is an input current or a voltage source. | 01-09-2014 |
20140015476 | CHARGING SYSTEM FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - In a charging system for portable electronic equipment, providing the charging current is automatically restarted even in the case where an amount of charging current taken into the portable electronic equipment exceeds charging current providing capacity of a USB battery charger and the USB battery charger stops providing the charging current. When a voltage at a VBUS terminal is lower than a first predetermined voltage, a CPU assumes that the USB battery charger has stopped providing the charging current and turns off a first switching device. And the CPU turns on a second switching device for a predetermined period of time. As a result, the voltage at the VBUS terminal falls to 0.7V or below during the predetermined period of time. In response to the change in the voltage at the VBUS terminal, the USB battery charger restarts providing the charging current to the VBUS terminal. | 01-16-2014 |
20140015477 | BATTERY MANAGEMENT CIRCUIT AND BATTERY MANAGEMENT METHOD FOR MANAGING BATTERY APPARATUS - A battery management circuit for managing a battery apparatus is provided. The battery apparatus includes at least a first battery unit and a second battery unit connected in parallel. The battery management circuit includes a detection circuit and an adjustment circuit. The detection circuit is arranged to detect a voltage relationship between the first and second battery units to generate a first detection result. The adjustment circuit is coupled to the detection circuit. When the voltage relationship does not meet a predetermined voltage condition, the adjustment circuit is arranged to adjust a voltage of at least one of the first and second battery units in order to make the voltage relationship meet the predetermined voltage condition. | 01-16-2014 |
20140021904 | CHARGING DEVICE - A charging device used for charging a storage battery includes a first circuit that generates a current which depends on a charging current of the storage battery; a second circuit in which charge is accumulated by periodical supply of the current which depends on the charging current; and a third circuit that outputs a signal indicating completion of charge of the storage battery when the potential of the second circuit reaches a reference potential. The second circuit includes a capacitor and a transistor in which an oxide semiconductor is used for a channel formation region. The transistor is turned on or off in response to a pulse signal input to a gate of the transistor. The capacitor accumulates charge when the current depending on the charging current flows through the transistor. | 01-23-2014 |
20140021905 | USB CONVERTER ADAPTOR - A USB converter adaptor for a mobility assistive device includes a mobility assistive device connector, a DC-to-DC converter and a USB connector. The mobility assistive device connector includes a tubular casing and two conductive pins that are disposed in the tubular casing and that are adapted to be coupled to a charging connector to be electrically connected to a battery of the mobility assistive device for drawing the battery power from the battery. The DC-to-DC converter is electrically coupled to the mobility assistive device connector for converting the battery power into an output power that has a predetermined voltage value. The USB connector is electrically and fixedly coupled to the DC-to-DC converter for outputting the output power. | 01-23-2014 |
20140021906 | BATTERY CHARGER WITH AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE DETECTION - A battery charger is disclosed that is configured to be connected to an external battery by way of external battery cables. In accordance with an important aspect of the invention, the battery charger is configured with automatic voltage detection which automatically determines the nominal voltage of the battery connected to its battery charger terminals and charges the battery as a function of the detected nominal voltage irrespective of the nominal voltage selected by a user. Various safeguards are built into the battery charger to avoid overcharging a battery. For battery chargers with user selectable nominal battery voltage charging modes, battery charger is configured to over-ride a user selected battery voltage mode if it detects that the battery connected to the battery charger terminals is different than the user selected charging mode. | 01-23-2014 |
20140028246 | PRINTER WITH BATTERY CHARGED VIA USB PORT - Apparatus comprises measuring circuitry configured to determine a current provided by a USB port, a controller configured to select a charging current in dependence on the determined current, and a battery charger configured to charge a battery with said selected current. | 01-30-2014 |
20140028247 | ANGLE ADJUSTABLE CONNECTING MODULE - An angle adjustable connecting module comprises a casing and a connecting assembly. The casing has an opening. The connecting assembly includes a connecting portion, a shaft and at least an elastic member. The connecting portion is connected with the shaft, an end of the elastic member is connected with the shaft and the other end of the elastic member is connected with the casing, and the shaft is rotatably disposed at the casing for allowing a part of the connecting portion to be movably exposed to the opening. Thus, the wear problem generated as connecting with the game controller can be reduced for ensuring that the functions are normally operated to extend the lifetime of the game controller. | 01-30-2014 |
20140028248 | TRIMMING CIRCUIT, POWER SUPPLY INCLUDING TRIMMING CIRCUIT, AND TRIMMING METHOD - A trimming circuit, installed in a semiconductor integrated circuit that has multiple different target values, the trimming circuit to adjusts circuit characteristics of the semiconductor integrated circuit to make output values of the semiconductor integrated circuit correspond to multiple desired target values and includes a setting-value table memory to store multiple setting value groups respectively containing different combinations of multiple setting values related to the multiple target values; a trimming cell circuit to store first selection information indicating one group of the multiple setting-value groups stored in the setting-value table memory; and a selector to select one group from the multiple setting-value group stored in the setting-value table memory based on the first selection information, and select one setting value from multiple setting values in the selected setting-value group based on external second selection information to output the selected setting value. | 01-30-2014 |
20140028249 | PULSE CHARGING OF A GRID INTERACTIVE BATTERY SYSTEM - A system for pulse charging a battery includes a battery module, an inverter, and a pulse apparatus connected to the inverter and the battery module and configured to pulse charge the battery module by modulating a power output from the inverter. A method of pulse charging a battery module includes the steps of converting AC power output from a power grid to constant DC power, modulating the constant DC power to produce modulated power, and providing the modulated power to the battery module to pulse charge the battery module. | 01-30-2014 |
20140035513 | SMART CHARGING SYSTEM - A smart battery charger having a plurality of charging stations for simultaneously charging a plurality of batteries, such as vehicle batteries, in an efficient manner without overcharging by compensating for the current state of charge and temperature of each one of the batteries while indicating a status of the batteries to an operator. | 02-06-2014 |
20140035514 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR BATTERY-CHARGING MANAGEMENT - A method, a computer-readable medium, and a system for battery-charging management are provided. The method comprises: recording a respective time that previous trickle charging was carried out by a user; determining that a time interval between a current time and the respective time for the previous trickle charging has reached a preset charging cycle; and prompting the user to carry out next trickle charging in response to determining that the time interval between the current time and the respective time for the previous trickle charging has reached the preset charging cycle. The charging cycle is managed according to recorded charging actions of a user; therefore, the user can be prompted and guided in an intuitive and clear way to carry out charging cycle management, and be prompted intelligently and regularly, so as to extend the service life of a battery. | 02-06-2014 |
20140035515 | System and Method for Information Handling System Battery Charge Protection and Fault Alarm - An information handling system battery has first and second protective circuits to detect and address faults for a first charge applied from an external power source to an integrated charger and a second charge applied from a charger of an information handling system to battery cells. If the first protective circuit detects a fault associated with the integrated charger, charging of the battery cells is still supported by inserting the battery in an information handling system. If the second protective circuit detects a fault, the battery becomes inoperative by disconnecting the battery cells. An indicator, such as LEDs on the battery casing, indicates whether a soft or hard fault has occurred. | 02-06-2014 |
20140042958 | BASE AND ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY HAVING THE SAME - An electronic assembly includes an electronic component and a base. The electronic component and another electronic component have first and second thicknesses respectively. The first thickness is greater than the second thickness. The base includes a main body having a slot, a supporting element movably disposed at the main body, and a first elastic element connected between the main body and the supporting element. When the supporting element is at a first position, the supporting element is hidden in the main body, and the electronic component having the first thickness is adapted to be inserted into the slot. When the supporting element is moved to a second position by an elastic force of the first elastic element, at least part of the supporting element is in the slot, and the electronic component having the second thickness is adapted to be inserted into the slot and supported by the supporting element. | 02-13-2014 |
20140042959 | Battery Charger and System and Method for Use of Same - A battery charger and system and method for use of the same are disclosed for increasing a charge of a battery. In one embodiment of the battery charger, an input for an electric charging power source is configured to supply electrical charging power to a rechargeable battery via an output circuit portion interposed therebetween. A transfer function circuit portion is configured to sense the voltage of the rechargeable battery as a sensing voltage such that the change in the sensing voltage is directly proportional to the internal impedance of the rechargeable battery. A control logic circuit portion is configured to select between a constant current, variable voltage operational mode, a constant current, scalable voltage operational mode, and a variable current, constant voltage operational mode to furnish rapid recharging of the rechargeable battery. | 02-13-2014 |
20140042960 | Battery Charger and System and Method for Use of Same - A battery charger and system and method for use of the same are disclosed for increasing a charge of a battery. In one embodiment of the battery charger, an input for an electric charging power source is configured to supply electrical charging power to a rechargeable battery via an output circuit portion interposed therebetween. A transfer function circuit portion is configured to sense the voltage of the rechargeable battery as a sensing voltage such that the change in the sensing voltage is directly proportional to the internal impedance of the rechargeable battery. A control logic circuit portion is configured to select between a constant current, variable voltage operational mode, a constant current, scalable voltage operational mode, and a variable current, constant voltage operational mode to furnish rapid recharging of the rechargeable battery. | 02-13-2014 |
20140042961 | Electronic Device and Method for Detecting Swelling of Battery Thereof - Disclosed herein are an electronic device and a method for detecting the swelling of a battery The electronic device includes a battery module, a swelling detection module, and a system. The battery module includes at least one battery therein. The deformation module is deposed within the battery module and is configured to detect the swelling of the battery thereby generating a signal. The system is configured to receive the signal directly transmitted from the deformation module, and to determine whether the signal is greater than a first setting value or less than a second setting value, such that when the signal is greater than the first setting value or less than the second setting value, the system activates a protection mechanism to prevent the battery from further swelling. | 02-13-2014 |
20140042962 | Charging Station for Electric Candles and Other Devices - Various embodiments of charging stations are described that are configured to charge a plurality of electric lights or other devices. The charging stations can be multi-level to allow for charging of many candles while limiting the space required by the stations. The charging stations can be modular to allow them to be dynamically adapted to the varying needs of a user. | 02-13-2014 |
20140049209 | CHARGING CONVERTER - A charging converter has a first protocol interface and a second protocol interface mounted on a body. The body further has a switching circuit. Each of the first protocol interface and the second protocol interface has a power pin, a ground pin and two data pins. The power pin of the first protocol interface is connected to the power pin of the second protocol interface. The data pins of the second protocol interface are connected to the data pins of the first protocol interface through the switching circuit. The switching circuit serves to switch to a synchronous mode or a fast charging mode. When the synchronous mode is selected, the power and data channels between the first protocol interface and the second protocol interface are simultaneously established. When the fast charging mode is selected, only the power channel is established to accelerate the charging speed. | 02-20-2014 |
20140049210 | POWER SUPPLY CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SECONDARY BATTERY - A power supply control device includes a sensing unit that monitors state information of a secondary battery, and a control unit that controls charging/discharging of the secondary battery. In the power supply control device, the sensing unit transmits a warning signal to the control unit when the state information is greater than a predetermined acceptable value, and the control unit cuts off current applied from an external power source to the secondary battery and controls current to be applied from the secondary battery to an electronic device when the warning signal is received by the control unit. | 02-20-2014 |
20140055081 | POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM THAT CHANGES THE OPERATING CONDITIONS OF A BATTERY CHARGER - Some embodiments relate to a power management system. The power management system includes a generator that provides a voltage output to a bus. The bus is adapted to be connected to a load. The power management system further includes a battery charger that is adapted to charge a battery. A generator controller operates the generator and also adjusts operating conditions of the battery charger. In some embodiments, the generator includes an internal combustion engine that drives an alternator. Embodiments are contemplated where the battery charger is adapted to receive power from a primary power source. As an example, the primary power source may be utility power or some other form of generator power. | 02-27-2014 |
20140055082 | CHARGING CURRENT CALIBRATION - Exemplary embodiments are directed to systems, devices, methods, and computer-readable media for calibrating a charging current. A device may include a charger for conveying an output voltage to a chargeable device. The device may also include a monitoring system including an analog-to-digital converter for measuring a current received by the chargeable device. Further, the device may include a control device configured to receive a charging current value from the monitoring system and convey a signal to the charger in response to a comparison of the charging current value to a target current value. | 02-27-2014 |
20140055083 | CHARGING APPARATUS - A charging apparatus is used for charging a storage battery. This charging apparatus includes a body connected to a power source, a connector connected to the storage battery, an electric cable connecting between the body and the connector, a support member provided in the body, and a holding member provided in the body. The electric cable includes a held member at a predetermined position in an intermediate portion of the electric cable. The support member supports the connector. The holding member detachably holds the held member. | 02-27-2014 |
20140055084 | CHARGER - A charger in one aspect of the present invention includes: a connecting portion, two protection devices, a charging device, a control device, and a voltage detection device. A first protection device is configured such that its power consumption in a charging inhibited state is lower than that in a charging permitted state. A second protection device is configured such that its power consumption in the permitted state is lower than that in the inhibited state. The control device is configured to respectively set, when the battery is not connected to the connecting portion, the first protection device to the inhibited state and the second protection device to the permitted state, and thereafter switch, when the voltage value of the charging path detected by the voltage detection device is equal to or greater than a predetermined specified voltage value, the second protection device to the inhibited state. | 02-27-2014 |
20140055085 | THIN FILM BATTERY CHARGE CONTROL AND METHOD - A thin film battery and charging system is provided comprising a cathode material, a cathode current collector, an anode current collector, and an electrolyte layer separating the cathode material from the anode current collector configured to form a battery having at least one intercalating electrode. The system additionally comprises an integrated-circuit battery-charging and managing circuit and a user controlled input having selection capability for the user to choose from a plurality of levels of state of charge of the battery. A method of charging a thin film battery is also described. | 02-27-2014 |
20140055086 | BATTERY WITH AN INTERNAL MICROCONTROLLER THAT DRAWS DIFFERENT CURRENTS FROM THE CELLS INTERNAL TO THE BATTERY BASED ON THE TEMPERATURE OF THE BATTERY - A rechargable battery with an internal microcontroller, a memory and a temperature sensor. The microcontroller draws a current from the cells internal to the battery used to power device to which the battery is attached. Normally, the microcontroller, is in a first operating mode in which the microcontroller draws a relatively low current. During these periods the temperature sensor generates a signal representative of the temperature of the battery. When the signal from the temperature sensor indicates the battery temperature exceeds a threshold temperature, the microcontroller enters a second operating mode in which the microcontroller draws a relatively high current. While in the second operating mode the microcontroller records in the memory data regarding the fact that the battery temperature exceeded the reference temperature and the amount of time the battery was at a temperature above the reference temperature. | 02-27-2014 |
20140062386 | SENSOR SHARING FUEL GAUGE - A fuel gauge can include a resistor configured to generate predetermined temperature information and a switch configured to couple a temperature sensor to a temperature output of the fuel gauge in a first state and to couple the resistor to the temperature output of the fuel gauge in a second state. | 03-06-2014 |
20140062387 | BATTERY PACK AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A battery pack including a battery including a battery cell, a first switching unit at a main current path between the battery and a terminal, a second switching unit at the main current path between the battery and the terminal, and serially coupled to the first switching unit, a third switching unit at a bypass current path coupled in parallel to at least a part of the main current path, and configured to block or to allow an electric current on the bypass current path, and a controller for dividing a charging section of the battery, and for controlling at least one of the first switching unit, the second switching unit, or the third switching unit according to divided charging sections to charge the battery. | 03-06-2014 |
20140062388 | CELL BALANCING CIRCUIT AND CELL BALANCING METHOD USING THE SAME - A battery cell balancing system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of battery cells arranged in series and a power supply configured to receive the cumulative voltage of the battery cells and output a first charging voltage to one of the battery cells that has a voltage less than a reference voltage. According to one embodiment, it is possible to implement a cell balancing operation using the cumulative voltage of the battery cells. | 03-06-2014 |
20140062389 | POWER GENERATOR, SECONDARY CELL, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND TRANSPORTER - A power generator includes a deforming unit that deforms a piezoelectric member, a pair of electrodes provided on the piezoelectric member, an inductor provided between the pair of electrodes and forming a resonator circuit with a capacity component of the piezoelectric member, a first switch connected in series with respect to the inductor, a unit that detects times when a deformation direction of the deforming unit is switched, a full-wave rectifier circuit that rectifies a current output from the pair of electrodes, an electrical storage device connected to the full-wave rectifier circuit and charging a current supplied from the full-wave rectifier circuit, a second switch connected between one of the pair of electrodes and the electrical storage device, and a control circuit that operates the first switch and the second switch. | 03-06-2014 |
20140062390 | USB POWER SHELF - A storage system with plurality of USB powered ports for charging multiple electronic devices. The invention provides a stable platform with various sized shelves and downstream powered USB ports to charge and network multiple electronic devices. The primary power management and voltage distribution system provides connectivity from a single 120-240 volt power cable to multiple USB ports. The USB ports provide standard power and data transmission capability for connected devices creating an integrated network and storage system for multiple electronic devices. | 03-06-2014 |
20140070760 | POWER GENERATION SYSTEM THAT OPTIMIZES THE POWER PROVIDED TO CHARGE BATTERIES - Some embodiments relate to a power generation system. The power generation system includes a first generator and a first battery charger. The first battery charger is adapted to charge a first battery and a second battery. The first battery and the second battery are each adapted to provide power to start the first generator. The power generation system further includes a controller that determines a state of charge for each of the first battery and the second battery. Based on the state of charge for each of the first battery and the second battery, the controller determines which of the first battery and the second battery receives charging current from the first battery charger. | 03-13-2014 |
20140077754 | System and Method For Scheduling Lithium Ion Battery Charging - A battery charging system and method for schedule based charging to pre-charge a battery to an interim voltage level for a first duration of time and applies a finishing to a maximum voltage level at a second time shortly preceding use of the battery. The finishing charge may be initiated based on a schedule or may by a manual actuator. | 03-20-2014 |
20140077755 | EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY STARTING SYSTEM FOR A LITHIUM BATTERY WITH AUTOMATIC PREHEATING FUNCTION - An emergency power supply starting system a lithium battery with automatic preheating function, including a lithium battery pack, an output control module, an output module, a working power supply control module, a CPU master control module, an operation panel display function module, a heater control module, a heater module, an information sampling module and a charging module is disclosed. The CPU master control module, monitoring the real-time temperature, residual capacity and user operation status of the lithium battery pack, cuts off all output functions and charges the lithium battery (power supply is resumed only after charging) if the battery voltage is too low; if the voltage is normal but battery temperature is too low, the heater control module will start the heater module to initiate the heating process driven with the low current from the lithium battery and the latter is ready for use after the lithium battery temperature returns to normal. The invention arranges a heating source for heating the lithium battery the invention to realize automatic heating for the lithium battery and therefore, normal usage is possible in low temperature condition. | 03-20-2014 |
20140077756 | ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION APPARATUS, POWER STORAGE SYSTEM AND POWER STORAGE METHOD - A power storage system includes an electric power conversion apparatus, an electric power generation source, and a power storage unit. The power storage unit is configured to have a stored power voltage equal to or higher than a first control voltage to be given to a control unit, the first control voltage being necessary for electric power conversion operation by a DC-DC converter in the electric power conversion apparatus. The control unit in the electric power conversion apparatus is configured to start operating and control an operation of a first switch, when a generated power voltage of the electric power generation source reaches a second control voltage lower than the first control voltage. | 03-20-2014 |
20140077757 | ANALOG PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER CIRCUIT WITH AUTO ZERO CALIBRATION - The invention provides an analog photovoltaic power circuit with auto zero calibration, which judges whether the current trend or voltage trend has the same direction as or different direction from the power trend, and adjusts an input/output power conversion accordingly, so that an input current approaches to an optimum current corresponding to a maximum power point, in which the judgments of the current trend, voltage trend and power trend is calibrated with auto-zero circuitry. | 03-20-2014 |
20140084845 | Charger and Charge Control Circuit for Use Therein - The present invention provides a charger circuit for supplying power from an external power source to a first common node and charging a second common node from the first common node; a regulator circuit is coupled between the external power source and the first common node. The charger circuit includes a switching regulator power stage for controlling charging to the second common node. The switching regulator power stage supplies power to the second common node according to detected voltage at the first common node, detected voltage at the second common node, and charging current to the second common node. | 03-27-2014 |
20140084846 | Method and Circuitry to Adaptively Charge a Battery/Cell - The present inventions, in one aspect, are directed to techniques and/or circuitry to applying a charge pulse to the terminals of the battery during a charging operation, measure a plurality of voltages of the battery which are in response to the first charge pulse, determine a charge pulse voltage (CPV) of the battery, wherein the charge pulse voltage is a peak voltage which is in response to the first charge pulse, determine whether the CPV of the battery is within a predetermined range or greater than a predetermined upper limit value and adapt one or more characteristics of a charge packet if the CPV is outside the predetermined range or is greater than a predetermined upper limit value. | 03-27-2014 |
20140084847 | Configurable Power Supply System - A configurable power supply system is disclosed. The configurable power supply system comprises a power source for providing input power, a switch, coupled to the power source, for enabling a bypass path for outputting the input power to an output node as an output power when turned on; a rechargeable battery module for storing the input power for outputting a battery power; a charging unit, coupled between the power source and the rechargeable battery module, for charging the rechargeable battery module with the input power; a converting unit, coupled to the rechargeable battery module, for converting the battery power to generate the output power; and a control unit, coupled to the switch, the charging unit, and the converting unit, for controlling functions of the switch, the charging unit, and the converting unit. | 03-27-2014 |
20140084848 | Temperature-Controlled Power Supply System and Method - A temperature-controlled power supply system is disclosed. The temperature-controlled power supply system comprises a power source, for supplying input power; a rechargeable battery module, for receiving the input power for power storage; a charging unit, coupled between the power source and the rechargeable battery module, for charging the rechargeable battery module with the input power; a temperature sensing unit, coupled to the rechargeable battery module, for sensing a temperature of the rechargeable battery module; and a current control unit, coupled to the temperature sensing unit and the charging unit, for controlling a current for charging the rechargeable battery module according to the temperature of the rechargeable battery module. | 03-27-2014 |
20140084849 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CHARGING RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - The apparatus of charging a rechargeable battery includes a voltage detector which detects a voltage value between terminals of a rechargeable battery, a current generator which generates current for charging the rechargeable battery and outputs the generated current to the terminals of the rechargeable battery, and a controller which controls the current generator based on the voltage value detected by the voltage detector. The current generator outputs a first current for which a direction thereof between the terminals of the rechargeable battery is constant, in a charging period of the rechargeable battery, wherein the first current comprises direct current, and a second current for which a direction thereof between the terminals of the rechargeable battery is periodically reversed, in an intermittent period of the rechargeable battery. | 03-27-2014 |
20140084850 | HOST APPARATUS, USER TERMINAL APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING CHARGER, AND METHOD OF COMMUNICATION USING THE SAME - A host apparatus, a user terminal apparatus, a method of controlling a charger, and a method of communication thereof. The host apparatus includes: a connector which includes a terminal to which the user terminal apparatus is connected; a power supplier which supplies power to the connector; a controller which, if the host apparatus operates in a first operation mode when the user terminal apparatus is connected to the connector through the terminal, charges a battery of the user terminal apparatus with the power supplied from the power supplier; and a charging maintainer which, if the host apparatus operates in a second operation mode, charges the battery with power supplied from the power supplier. | 03-27-2014 |
20140084851 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CHARGING BATTERY - Disclosed is an apparatus (and method) for charging a battery having a voltage measuring unit for measuring a voltage, a control unit for outputting a charge control signal corresponding to an early charging mode in which the battery is charged until a voltage of the battery rises to a preset cut-off voltage (Vc) and a charge control signal corresponding to a late charging mode in which the battery is charged while lowering a charge power in phases, and a charging unit for providing a charge power corresponding to the charge control signal to the battery, wherein a point of lowering the charge power in phases is associated with a point at which the voltage of the battery reaches the cut-off voltage again by the lowered charge power. Therefore, a voltage level reached at full charge of a battery may be raised in a simple and efficient way. | 03-27-2014 |
20140084852 | INTERNET DEVICE AND AUTOMATIC SWITCHING METHOD, APPARATUS AND CIRCUIT FOR CHARGING INTERFACE OF INTERNET DEVICE - An internet device and an automatic switching method, apparatus and circuit for a charging interface of an internet device are disclosed. The device includes a device charging interface ( | 03-27-2014 |
20140084853 | CHARGING DEVICE - The present invention addresses the problem of providing a charging device capable of precisely outputting charging power to a battery or the like within a broad voltage range of tens-to-hundreds of volts. This charging device comprises: a converter unit that outputs a charging voltage to a battery and a control unit that outputs a control signal of a pulse width determined on the basis of the voltage value of the charging voltage to a switching element of the converter unit, thereby setting the switching element to a conducting state for only a time corresponding to the pulse width. The control unit changes the output interval for the control signal in accordance with the output interval for the control signal as the voltage value of the charging voltage decreases. | 03-27-2014 |
20140084854 | PORTABLE TERMINAL DEVICE, CHARGING METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A portable terminal device is provided which is capable of notifying a user of a use status of external power supplies when there are a plurality of external power supplies for charging. A portable terminal device includes a secondary battery which is charged with power supplied from any one of a plurality of external power supplies, a detection unit which detects that each of the plurality of external power supplies has been connected, a power supply status determination unit which determines a power supply status indicating whether charging using the plurality of external power supplies is possible based on a detection result of the detection unit, a selection unit which selects an external power supply to be used for charging from among the plurality of external power supplies based on the power supply status of each of the plurality of external power supplies determined by the power supply status determination unit, and priority orders of the external power supplies which are orders of selecting the external power supply which supplies the power to the secondary battery from among the plurality of external power supplies, a charging unit which charges the secondary battery with the power supplied from the external power supply selected by the selection unit, and an output unit which outputs information indicating the external power supply selected by the selection unit. | 03-27-2014 |
20140091752 | USB Charging System - A dual USB port charging system that can charge at 2.1 A and also at 1 A at the same time when the power supply is only capable of 10 W. A USB port is set as a 2.1 A port via resistor network. If nothing is connected to the other USB port, it charges at 2.1 A. If a device is connected to the other USB port, it automatically detects this condition and momentarily interrupts the 5V output while resetting the USB port to 1 A (the resistor network is changed to 1 A spec). Both devices will then charge at 1 A. If the second device is disconnected while the first device is still charging at 1 A, the charging system will interrupt the output momentarily and reset the network back to 2.1 A. The first device re-registers and is now able to charge at 2.1 A again. If the second USB device is connected first while the first USB port is unused it will also set both ports as 1 A. As the standard USB port is switched between 1 A and 2.1 A network, the current limit is also automatically switched from 1 A to 2.1 A. | 04-03-2014 |
20140091753 | GATEWAY APPARATUS, METHOD THEREOF AND CHARGE/DISCHARGE SYSTEM - A gateway apparatus includes a managing unit, an assigning unit, a receiving unit, a generating unit and a transmitting unit. The managing unit manages at least one storage battery group including a set of one or more storage battery systems selected from a plurality of storage battery systems. The assigning unit assigns a first storage battery group, which is one of the at least one storage battery group, to a first charge/discharge instruction apparatus. The receiving unit receives an instruction related to charge or discharge from the first charge/discharge instruction apparatus. The generating unit generates a first control order that is a control order for the storage battery systems belonging to the first storage battery group, based on the instruction. The transmitting unit transmits the first control order to the storage battery systems belonging to the first storage battery group. | 04-03-2014 |
20140091754 | HIGH-EFFICIENCY BATTERY CHARGER - A high efficiency battery charger. The high-efficiency battery charger can include a first transformer to produce a charging current, a second transformer to produce a maintenance current lower than the charging current, a power feed circuit having an input for connection to a power source, and control circuitry configured to detect a depleted battery to cause the power feed circuitry to feed power to the first transformer while disabling the second transformer, and to detect a charged battery to cause the power feed circuitry to feed power to the second transformer while disabling the first transformer. | 04-03-2014 |
20140097788 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CHARGING BATTERY - A method of charging a battery including at least one battery cell includes supplying a first current for charging the battery a first charge period, and supplying a second current for charging the battery for a second charge period, where the second current is less than the first current. The method also includes supplying a constant voltage for charging the battery for a set charge period. | 04-10-2014 |
20140097789 | CHARGING APPARATUS, CHARGING SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF CONNECTING CHARGING TERMINAL - An example of a charging apparatus includes a housing, a first movable member, and a second movable member. The first movable member is configured to be pressed down. The second movable member accommodates a charging terminal in the housing in a reference state, and when the first movable member has been pressed down, causes the charging terminal to protrude through an opening portion provided in the housing, so as to enter a terminal contact state. The first movable member and the second movable member are configured such that an amount of movement of the charging terminal during a period from the reference state to a predetermined intermediate state is smaller than the amount of movement during the same period in a case where the charging terminal moves from the reference state to the terminal contact state by an amount proportional to an amount of pressing down the first movable member. | 04-10-2014 |
20140103861 | Active Power Factor Corrector Circuit - In accordance with an embodiment, an electronic device includes a controller configured to be coupled to a first switch of a power factor corrector. The controller is configured to produce a variable switching frequency depending on a load current. For a first load current, the controller is configured to produce a first switching frequency, and for a second load current, the controller is configured to produce a second switching frequency. | 04-17-2014 |
20140103862 | POWER PATH SWITCHING IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF CHARGING PORTS - Exemplary embodiments are directed to power path switching between multiple charging ports of an electronic device. A device may include a charging port of a plurality of charging ports for coupling to a power supply via an over-voltage protection circuit. The device may further including a comparison unit configured to couple the charging port to the power supply based at least partially on a comparison between a voltage at an input of the over-voltage protection circuit coupled to the charging port with a voltage at the output of the over-voltage protection circuit coupled to the power supply. | 04-17-2014 |
20140103863 | CHARGING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CHARGING AN ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORE - The present invention relates to a charging device ( | 04-17-2014 |
20140103864 | HAND HELD DEVICE, USB CHARGER, AND METHOD FOR HAND HELD DEVICE TO IDENTIFY USB CHARGER - An identification information module is connected to a non-power pin inside a USB charger charging interface, and the identification information module contains identification information that marks identity information of the USB charger, and meanwhile, an identification information acquisition module is set between the non-power pin and a charging control circuit, configured to acquire the identification information inside the USB charger and provide it to the charging control circuit, and the charging control circuit compares the acquired identification information with standard identification information, and if the identification information is within the standard information range, the hand held device is capable of using the USB charger for charging; otherwise, the hand held device is not capable of using the USB charger for charging, thereby ensuring the charging safety of the hand held device. | 04-17-2014 |
20140111139 | HYBRID BATTERY CHARGER - A hybrid battery charger is disclosed that includes a linear battery charging circuit for providing vehicle starting current and battery charging and a high frequency battery charging circuit that provides battery charging current. The linear battery charging circuit and the high frequency battery charging circuits are selectively enabled to provide vehicle starting current, maximum charging current and optimum efficiency. | 04-24-2014 |
20140111140 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH CONNECTION INTERFACE SUPPORTING SIGNAL COMMUNICATION AND CHARGING OPERATION - An electronic device is provided. When the electronic device is at a power exhaustion state and a first external device with a charging function is coupled to a connection interface to provide a first supply voltage to a power pin of the connection interface, a voltage regulation unit transforms the first supply voltage to a first operation voltage, and a storage unit powered by the first operation voltage outputs device information of the electronic device to the first external device through a signal transmitting/receiving pin set of the connection interface. When the first external device provides a second supply voltage to the power pin in response to the device information, the electronic device enters a charging mode. In the charging mode, the charging unit provides a charging voltage according to the second supply voltage to charge the battery unit and provides a second operation voltage to a processing unit. | 04-24-2014 |
20140111141 | BATTERY CHARGING METHOD AND DEVICE USING THE SAME - The battery charging method includes: defining first to third charging regions according to a first predetermined voltage and the charging saturation voltage of a battery; determining a charging region of the battery according to the initial voltage of the battery, and determining a threshold charging current according to the charging regions of the battery; charging the battery according to the threshold charging current; continuously measuring a plurality of voltages in the battery during a predetermined period and determining an average voltage of the battery; determining if the previously determined charging region of the battery has changed according to the average voltage of the battery; and when the charging region of the battery has changed and the average voltage of the battery is lower than the charging saturation voltage, then lowering the threshold charging current and repeating the above steps. | 04-24-2014 |
20140111142 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A method of controlling an electronic apparatus includes receiving a user input to select an operation mode of the electronic apparatus in a power-off state of the electronic apparatus, supplying power only to one or more portions of components of the electronic apparatus required to operate in a battery charging state display mode when the operation mode selected according to the received user input is the battery charging state display mode, and displaying a batter charging state of a battery when the power is supplied to the components required to operate in the battery charging state display mode. | 04-24-2014 |
20140111143 | APPARATUS COMPRISING POWER STRIP AND BATTERY - An exemplary aspect comprises an apparatus, comprising: a cord component connected to a plug component at a first end; a power strip component connected to the cord component at a second end of the cord component; the power strip component comprising one or more USB dedicated charge ports and one or more AC outlets; a charging cavity within the power strip component suitable to receive a removable battery having a battery electrical contact; and a power strip electrical contact located in the charging cavity that connects with the battery electrical contact and charges the battery when the battery is inserted into the charging cavity of the power strip component. | 04-24-2014 |
20140111144 | CHARGE CONNECTOR LOCKING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a charging connector locking apparatus. The apparatus includes a coupling latch installed in an inlet housing of the inlet connector to be supported by a resilient member so as to be rotatable by a predetermined angle, and having an interlocking curved surface by which a tip end of the plug latch is guided; a fixing rod moved to be positioned at a side of the coupling latch facing the plug latch to prevent movement of the plug latch in a release direction; and a driving source for providing driving power for movement of the fixing rod. | 04-24-2014 |
20140111145 | CHARGING CONTROL APPARATUS AND CHARGING CONTROL METHOD FOR SECONDARY BATTERY - A charging control apparatus for a secondary battery, including a current control apparatus for, upon charging for a secondary battery from an electric generator regenerating kinetic energy as regenerative energy, performing control so as to suppress charging current for the secondary battery at a start of charging to a predetermined suppression rate with respect to charging current at the start of charging in the case that the charging current is not suppressed, and decrease the suppression rate as time elapses. | 04-24-2014 |
20140111146 | CHARGING DEVICE - A charging device includes a fixing member fixed to a fixed object, a cable holder mounted on the fixing member in an attachable and detachable manner and a charging cable unit mounted on the cable holder. | 04-24-2014 |
20140117923 | HIGH VOLTAGE DEDICATED CHARGING PORT - Circuitry in a portable device may be attached to external device, such as a power supply, to receive a voltage at a desired voltage level from the external device. The circuitry may assert one of several electrical configurations on the cabling that electrically connects the portable device to the external device to indicate to the external device a desired voltage level. | 05-01-2014 |
20140117924 | CHARGER SYSTEM, DIGITAL INTERFACE CIRCUIT AND ASSOCIATED CONTROL METHOD - A charger system with a digital interface circuit, wherein the digital interface circuit has an N-bit control register, wherein N is a positive integer no less than 2, and wherein the N-bit register has a primary state machine, at a first portion of addresses of the control register, configured to instruct operation statuses of a system management bus host; and a secondary state machine, at a second portion of addresses of the control register, configured to instruct a data bit of transmission of a corresponding control instruction under each of the operation statuses of the system management bus host. | 05-01-2014 |
20140117925 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING MULTIPLE-VOLTAGE ONBAORD POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS - An apparatus and a method are proposed for connecting multiple-voltage onboard power supply systems, wherein the apparatus comprises at least one DC/DC voltage converter ( | 05-01-2014 |
20140125271 | DESKTOP CHARGER - A desktop charger includes a housing having a face panel with multiple insertion slots and an openable front cover plate for closing the face panel, a rack mounted inside the housing and defining multiple insertion slots in communication with the insertion slots of the face panel, and a power supply module including a system circuit board holding multiple electrical connectors in respective connector holes in the face panel for the connection of transmission cables of mobile electronic products being inserted into the insertion slots of the face panel and the insertion slots of the rack, a power adapter connectable to an external power source for power input and a control system for controlling the operation of the system circuit board and the power adapter and for charging the inserted mobile electronic products and for allowing the inserted mobile electronic products to transmit signals and data during charging. | 05-08-2014 |
20140125272 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHARGING A BATTERY IN PARALLEL WITH A DEVICE POWERED BY THE BATTERY - A method and apparatus for charging battery connected to a device and in parallel with the device includes a clamp circuit that detects changes in the charging voltage indicative of changes in the current demand by the device. In response to detected changes in load, the charger increases charging current to prevent discharge of the battery by supplying enough current to meet increases in demand by the device. | 05-08-2014 |
20140125273 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BATTERY - A control system for a battery includes a battery backup unit (BBU), a switch circuit coupled between the BBU and the adapter, and a complex programmable logic device (CPLD) coupled to the BBU and the switch circuit. The CPLD controls the switch circuit to turn on when an actual rate between a rest voltage and a rated voltage of the battery is less than a predetermined rate, to charge the battery through the switch circuit. If the actual rate is greater than or equal to the predetermined rate, the CPLD maintains the adapter to charge or discharge the battery according to state of the battery. | 05-08-2014 |
20140125274 | BIDIRECTIONAL INTERFACE CIRCUIT AND BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - A bidirectional interface circuit includes a first current mirror circuit that copies a first reference current to generate a first current sunk from a first output terminal, a second current mirror circuit that copies a second reference current to generate a second current sunk from a second output terminal, an interception switch that is connected between the first output terminal and the second output terminal, a first comparator that outputs an upper state signal based on a comparison result of a voltage of the first output terminal and a first threshold voltage, a third current mirror circuit that copies one of a third reference current and a fourth reference current to supply a third current flowing to a third output terminal, and a second comparator that outputs a lower state signal based on a comparison result of a voltage of the second output terminal and a second threshold voltage. | 05-08-2014 |
20140132201 | WIRELESS OPTICAL CHARGING AND POWER SUPPLY - Techniques for charging electronic devices are presented. A charger controller component controls supplying power to an electronic device having a solar cell component using optical charging. The charger controller component detects a shape and position of the electronic device located on a charger substrate component. The charger controller component identifies a subset of a plurality of light sources associated with the charger substrate component that correspond to the shape and position of the electronic device, and controls illumination of the light sources to illuminate the subset of light sources. The illumination of the subset of light sources provides optical waves to the electronic device that are converted to electrical energy to charge a power component of the electronic device. An optical processing element can employ an array of lenticular lens or microlens that can expand coverage of each light source and enhance uniformity of the illuminated area. | 05-15-2014 |
20140132202 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING CHARGING OF SECONDARY BATTERY - There is provided a method and apparatus for controlling charging of a secondary battery. The apparatus includes a receiving unit, a sensing unit and a charging controller. The receiving unit receives a full-charge time of the secondary battery from a user terminal. The sensing unit monitors a charging state of the secondary battery. The charging controller controls charging of the secondary battery, using the full-charge time and the charging state. Accordingly, the charging of a secondary battery is controlled to be completed at a full-charge time desired by a user, thereby preventing deterioration of the secondary battery. | 05-15-2014 |
20140132203 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CHARGING AN ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORE FROM AN AC VOLTAGE SOURCE - Apparatus for charging an electrical energy store from an AC voltage source. The apparatus includes a rectifier device with a capacitor interconnected in parallel with the rectifier device A current controller device is interconnected with the rectifier device. A converter device is interconnected with the current controller device. The converter device includes at least one first half-bridge having two switches connected in series, An inductor is interconnected with a connection point of the switches of the first half-bridge Depending on the voltage of the AC voltage source and a current through the inductor a switch of the current controller device and one of the switches of the first half-bridge of the converter device are switchable by means of a controller in such a manner that a current for charging the electrical energy store drawn from the AC voltage source and a voltage of the AC voltage source are substantially in phase. | 05-15-2014 |
20140132204 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING POWER SOURCE STATE AND TERMINAL SUPPORTING THE SAME - A method for processing a power source state and a terminal supporting the same, wherein the terminal includes a power source configured to supply a specific electric power; a charger IC configured to collect power source information transmitted from a charger to the power source; a gauge IC configured to collect charging information of the power source and to generate gauging information to display a fuel gauge indicating a charging state of the power source based on the power source information transmitted by the charger IC; a control unit configured to display the fuel gauge based on the gauging information transmitted by the gauge IC; and a display unit configured to display the fuel gauge. | 05-15-2014 |
20140132205 | ADAPTER FOR FOLDABLE BATTERY CHARGER - An adapter for a portable battery charging apparatus having two or more battery charging interfaces on separate panels. Wires electrically couple the battery charging apparatuses to a charger unit. The wires are routed for flexibility to fold and unfold the panels. The adapter is configured to nest between two panels of the battery charging apparatus when the panels are stacked together in a compact folded state. | 05-15-2014 |
20140139176 | BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DRIVING THE SAME - A battery management system and a method of driving the same are provided. When the output signal of a charger is higher than a first voltage, a battery cell is charged with a first current by a first charge circuit. When the output signal of the charger is higher than a second voltage, a battery cell is charged with a second current by a second charge circuit. The second voltage is higher than the first voltage and second current is higher than the first current. | 05-22-2014 |
20140139177 | Intelligent pulse temperature control charger - A battery charger employs a temperature sensor and single chip microcomputer (SCM) programs for controlling and performs charging with a pulse current. The polarization occurred during battery charging can be eliminated and the charging voltage and current can be automatically regulated based on ambient temperature. An intelligent pulse temperature control charger has a casing and a charging circuit having a high voltage switch power supply circuit and a low voltage control circuit. In the low voltage control circuit, a SCM is employed for controlling, the SCM has three pins as input terminals connected to a temperature sampling circuit, charging voltage sampling circuit and charging current sampling circuit of the battery, respectively, and the SCM has two pins as output terminals, one connected via a photoelectric coupler with the high voltage switch power supply and the other connected with a dichromatic light emitting tube and a heat dissipation fan. | 05-22-2014 |
20140145671 | BATTERY SWITCHING CHARGER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING BATTERY SWITCHING CHARGER - A battery switching charger includes a PWM signal generator, a switching circuit, an inductor, a resistor and an analog-to-digital converter. The PWM signal generator is utilized for generating a PWM signal. The switching circuit includes cascoded transistors controlled by the PWM signal for generating an output voltage. The inductor is utilized for receiving the output voltage. The resistor is coupled between the inductor and a charge terminal of the battery switching charger, where the charge terminal is connected to a battery when the battery is being charged by the battery switching charger. The analog-to-digital converter is coupled to the PWM signal generator and the resistor, and is utilized for receiving voltages of two terminals of the resistor to generate control data to the PWM signal generator. In addition, the PWM signal generator adjusts a duty cycle of the PWM signal according to the control data. | 05-29-2014 |
20140145672 | POWER STRIP - A power strip includes a main body including a circuitry, a pair of connecting portions, a switch, and a sliding member. The main body defines a receiving room bound by a bottom wall, a first end wall, and a second end wall opposite to the first wall. The connecting portions are mounted to the first end wall. Each connecting portion includes a pin rested on the bottom wall. The sliding member is slidably mounted to the main body. The switch is mounted to the second end wall. The sliding member sandwiches a battery together with the first end wall. The sliding member is operable to slide toward the second end wall to push the switch to turn the power off, and is operable to slide toward the second end wall again to push the switch to turn the power on. | 05-29-2014 |
20140145673 | System for Simultaneously Charging Multiple Portable Electronic Devices - A system for simultaneously charging the multiple portable electronic devices is used to serially recharge a number of electronic devices without having to use more than one electrical outlet. The system also allows these electronic devices to more evenly distribute electrically power amongst the coupled group of devices. The multiple portable electronic devices can be coupled to send and receive electrical power by a plurality of charging conduits, which can be retractable plugs, power cables, or induction coils. | 05-29-2014 |
20140152234 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHARGING A BATTERY USING MULTIPLE CHARGING SOURCES - Embodiments include a modular battery charger having a main charging source and is configured to include at least one additional charging source that can be an auxiliary charging source or an external charging source. The additional charging sources can be added as modules to augment the total charging current that can be provided to a rechargeable battery. The modular battery charger can selectively enable or disable the additional charging sources while controlling the output current of the main charging source to adjust the charging current provided to a rechargeable battery. | 06-05-2014 |
20140152235 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR UTILIZING A WIRELESS CHARGER IN A WIRELESS DOCKING ENVIRONMENT - Apparatus and methods are disclosed relating to the use and performance of a wireless charger, such as one that utilizes inductive coupling between a primary coil at the charger and a secondary coil at a mobile device that lands on the charger. In particular, the wireless charger is implemented in a wireless docking environment, where the mobile device docks with a docking host. In one example, the wireless charger is integrated as a unit with the wireless docking host. In another example, the wireless charger is a peripheral in the wireless docking environment managed by the docking host. | 06-05-2014 |
20140152236 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DETECTING RATES OF CHANGE OF TORQUE - Sensors for outputting signals indicative of a rate of change of torque experienced by a magnetized member in response to a change in torque experienced by the member are described. Such sensors include at least one sense element capable of detecting a change in a magnetic parameter of a magnetized region of the member positioned proximate to the sense element in response to a change in torque applied to the member. Devices for detecting and/or measuring rates of changes in or of torque that employ one or more of these sensors are also described, as are various applications for such devices. | 06-05-2014 |
20140152237 | CHARGER AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A charger includes a mains plug, a voltage conversion unit, a power port, a feedback resistor module, and a microprocessor. The power port includes a positive voltage pin, a negative voltage pin, and a control pin. The feedback resistor module is connected between the negative voltage pin, a feedback port of the voltage conversion unit, and ground. The microprocessor is connected to the control pin and the feedback resistor module. The feedback port of the voltage conversion unit outputs a constant voltage, and a current output by the charger is equal to a ratio between the constant voltage and a resistance value of the feedback resistor module. The microprocessor increases the resistance value of the feedback resistor module when receiving a first control signal, and decreases the resistance value of the feedback resistor module when receiving a second control signal. | 06-05-2014 |
20140152238 | SMART CART - An interactive surgical device storage and supply cart is provided and includes a top storage assembly having multiple storage containers for various size product packages, a bottom storage assembly having drawers to retain larger packages of sterilized devices and an intermediate shelf having storage trays for frequently used items. One or more batter chargers are provided on the cart to supply fully charged batteries. A docking station is provided on the cart to receive computers for inventory management and display instructional material. The docking station also can receive communication devices for consultation with outside sources in real time. Additionally, a power strip is provided to power the battery charger (s) and docking station as well as other auxiliary, powered devices and instruments. | 06-05-2014 |
20140152239 | SELF-ADAPTIVE INPUT POWER CHARGER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING INPUT CURRENT OF CHARGER - Disclosed herein are circuits and methods for limiting a charger input current. In one embodiment, a self-adaptive input power charger for charging a battery, can include: (i) a power stage circuit configured to receive an external input power supply that supplies an input voltage and an input current to the charger; (ii) a comparison circuit configured to generate a comparison result indicating that the input power supply has entered a current-limiting state when the input voltage is less than a first reference voltage; (iii) a current regulation circuit configured to generate a first control signal in response to the comparison result; and (iv) a driving control circuit configured to limit the input current by the first control signal. | 06-05-2014 |
20140152240 | DISTRIBUTED POWER SYSTEM USING DIRECT CURRENT POWER SOURCES - A distributed power system including multiple (DC) batteries each DC battery with positive and negative poles. Multiple power converters are coupled respectively to the DC batteries. Each power converter includes a first terminal, a second terminal, a third terminal and a fourth terminal. The first terminal is adapted for coupling to the positive pole. The second terminal is adapted for coupling to the negative pole. The power converter includes: (i) a control loop adapted for setting the voltage between or current through the first and second terminals, and (ii) a power conversion portion adapted to selectively either: convert power from said first and second terminals to said third and fourth terminals to discharge the battery connected thereto, or to convert power from the third and fourth terminals to the first and second terminals to charge the battery connected thereto. Each of the power converters is adapted for serial connection to at least one other power converter by connecting respectively the third and fourth terminals, thereby forming a serial string. A power controller is adapted for coupling to the serial string. The power controller includes a control part adapted to maintain current through or voltage across the serial string at a predetermined value. | 06-05-2014 |
20140152241 | RECHARGING JACKET ASSEMBLY FOR A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A jacket device is configured to be used with a mobile communication device. The jacket device may include a sidewall and a baseplate, wherein the sidewall and the baseplate cooperate to form a receiving chamber for receiving the mobile communication device. The jacket device may also include a rocker bar having a pressing portion connected to a rack portion, wherein the rack portion extends through the sidewall. A transmission may be disposed on the baseplate and connected with the rocker bar. An electric generator may be disposed on the baseplate. An electric generator may include a rotor coupled with the transmission and a stator fixed on the baseplate. When the pressing portion is pressed, the rack portion drives the rotor to rotate via the transmission so that electric power is generated by the electric generator. | 06-05-2014 |
20140152242 | SWITCHING CHARGER, THE CONTROL CIRCUIT AND THE CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A switching charger having a control circuit configured to provide a control signal; a power stage turned ON and OFF by the control signal; an inductor coupled between the power stage and a load; and an output capacitor coupled in parallel with the load; wherein the control circuit limits a current flowing through the inductor in a hysteretic window, and wherein the hysteretic window is adjusted according to an ON time of the control signal. | 06-05-2014 |
20140152243 | SWITCHING CHARGER, THE CONTROL CIRCUIT AND THE CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A switching charger having a control circuit configured to provide a control signal; a power stage turned ON and OFF by the control signal; an inductor coupled between the power stage and a load; and an output capacitor coupled in parallel with the load; a current sense circuit integrated to the control circuit to sense a current flowing through the power stage. | 06-05-2014 |
20140159643 | Systems and Methods for Controlling Battery Charging - Systems and methods for controlling battery charging are disclosed. According to one embodiment of the disclosure, a method can include receiving battery state information; determining, based on the battery state information, whether to adjust battery models; and, if so, adjusting the battery models. | 06-12-2014 |
20140159644 | Charger Circuit and Charging Control Method - The present invention discloses a charger circuit and a charging control method for charging a battery. When the battery voltage reaches a predetermined voltage, the charge storage quantity of the battery is measured to determine whether to charge the battery according to a constant current mode wherein the battery is charged by a constant current, or the battery voltage is a target to be regulated to a target voltage according to a constant voltage mode. | 06-12-2014 |
20140159645 | Emergency charging and fast charging for mobile electronic devices - A charging kit is provided for charging a mobile electronic device from a battery or other DC power source. The charging kit is housed within a portable case and includes multiple cables including an input cable for connecting to the battery or other DC power source and an output cable for connecting to the mobile electronic device. Power conversion circuitry is provided within the housing for converting DC power to a recharging signal for the mobile electronic device. | 06-12-2014 |
20140159646 | Dual Mode Wireless Power Receiver - A dual mode wireless power receiver (DMWPR) selectively applying a received power to a load device and utilizing at least a part of the power to power-up, communicate, and charge a secondary wireless power receiver (SWPR) is provided. The DMWPR includes a first circuitry having an impedance network, a switch network, a filter capacitor, and one or more switches, and a second circuitry having a security engine, a control logic circuit, and a modulator/demodulator circuit. The first circuitry receives power in charging mode and transmits power in communication mode. The second circuitry configures the first circuitry to allow receipt and transmission of power, receives and interprets data from SWPR in the identified wireless power protocol, and based on the type of SWPR authenticates, decrypts, and encrypts data transfer between DMWPR and SWPR, and receives and executes on a request from SWPR to perform a function associated with transmitted power. | 06-12-2014 |
20140159647 | RADIO COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND RADIO COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD - Disclosed is a radio communication apparatus that avoids useless communication to another radio communication apparatus in non-line of sight when the apparatus performs radio communication with the other apparatus while receiving electric supply from the other apparatus. In this apparatus, a radio electric reception section determines whether the electric reception level from the other apparatus is equal to or greater than a first threshold. When the electric reception level is equal to or greater than the first threshold, a radio communication control section controls a radio communication section so that radio communication with the other apparatus starts. After the start of radio communication, the radio electric reception section determines whether the electric reception level is less than a second threshold. When the electric reception level is less than the second threshold, the radio communication control section controls the radio communication section so that the radio communication being performed stops. | 06-12-2014 |
20140159648 | Power Quality Enhancement - A power quality enhancement circuit is provided with multiple power paths. | 06-12-2014 |
20140159649 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECHARGING BATTERIES IN A MORE EFFICIENT MANNER - A battery charger including a converter unit, a terminal adaptor, a cable, a battery, and/or multiple power connectors. A terminal, such as an electronic device, can be connected to the converter unit using the cable or directly to the converter unit without the cable. The converter unit determines when to draw power from an external power and when to cease drawing power from the external power source by detecting a power enablement condition or a power disablement condition. The power disablement condition occurs when the terminal is fully charged, the terminal is disconnected from the converter unit, and/or a charge time of the terminal exceeds the predetermined charge time threshold. The power enablement condition occurs when the terminal is initially connected to the converter unit and/or the terminal needs to be charged. The battery supplies power to components of the converter unit and/or the terminal. | 06-12-2014 |
20140159650 | MULTI-STAGE QUICK CHARGING SYSTEM - A multi-stage quick charging system is proposed. The system uses an intermediate power battery as voltage supporting point so that a converter having a fraction of the output voltage may control the entire power flow towards or from the battery of a vehicle or an electrical power device. The intermediate battery comprises several stages in series, associated with respective small chargers allowing a management of the charge balancing of the stages of the intermediate battery, since the chargers may be controlled in order to separately vary the contribution of each stage. | 06-12-2014 |
20140167681 | CURRENT REGULATION SYSTEM - A current regulation system for generating a charging current curve for charging a rechargeable battery is provided, the system including a current regulation module coupled to a power converter to output a conversion current in a constant current mode and a constant voltage mode, a voltage-to-current regulation module coupled to the rechargeable battery to output a voltage conversion current in the constant voltage mode, a temperature-to-current regulation module and a resistance. The temperature-to-current regulation module outputs a temperature conversion current in the constant current mode and the constant voltage mode. The resistance is coupled to the current regulation module, the voltage-to-current regulation module and the temperature-to-current regulation module to regulate the voltage conversion current or the temperature conversion current, the conversion current is weakened by maintain a constant value so the charging current curve is regulated when the power of the rechargeable battery is full. | 06-19-2014 |
20140167682 | USB Power Supply - A power supply system effective to provide power to a plurality of different personal electronic devices includes a source of AC or DC power, a power converter effective to convert the AC or DC power to a useable voltage and amperage, a remote power outlet or a plurality of remote power outlets each configured to receive one or more connectors and a signal decoder. The signal decoder determines the requirements of a connected one of the personal entertainment devices and personal computing devices and apply the requirements to the power outlet for powering the device. | 06-19-2014 |
20140167683 | MULTIPLE CELL BATTERY MANAGEMENT - A method and system to manage battery pack having a plurality of rechargeable battery cells connected in series is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of identical voltage detection and charging modules, one for each of the plurality of battery cells. The system also comprises a multiplexer connected to and multiplexing each of the voltage detection and charging modules. Each of the modules has one or two wires connecting to the positive side of its corresponding battery cell and another set of one or two wires connecting to the negative side of the battery cell. | 06-19-2014 |
20140167684 | SHUNT CIRCUIT, CHARGING SYSTEM AND INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A shunt circuit includes: a shunt resistor; a transistor connected in parallel to a storage element via the shunt resistor; a first OP amplifier configured to compare a battery voltage supplied to the storage element with a detection voltage; and a second OP amplifier configured to shunt a shunt current from a charging current supplied from a charging unit when the battery voltage reaches the detection voltage. The detection voltage is increased step by step, and the shunt current is increased whenever the battery voltage reaches the detection voltage. | 06-19-2014 |
20140167685 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EQUALIZING AND MATCHING LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERIES - In the present invention, a method and system for equalizing and matching lithium secondary batteries belong to the field of secondary batteries. A lithium secondary battery is divided into more than one grade according to the magnitude of a consumable current Ic, the number of grades is h, the lithium secondary battery is divided into grades corresponding to the consumable current according to the magnitude of a voltage difference ΔV, a battery cell at a grade same as that of the consumable current and the voltage difference is selected for matching, so the range of the consumable current of the battery group can be controlled. The battery system configured in the method of the present invention converts consumable current grading into voltage difference grading after laying, so as to be convenient and swift; the range of the consumable current of the battery cell, the laying time, the equalization charging period, the equalization current, and the charger cutoff current are all under control, and are matched with each other, the equalization cost is low, and the charging equalization time is short; the laying service life and the maintenance period of the battery group can be designed or predicted during matching, and how many times of charging/discharging is required to charge the battery group to be balanced after the battery group is laid for an extremely long time is estimated in advance; the battery group reject rate is reduced, and the battery group reliability is improved. | 06-19-2014 |
20140167686 | CONTENT DOWNLOAD AND SYNCHRONIZATION - Methods, systems, and apparatus for a network-enabled power charging device comprising a processor and a computer readable medium coupled to the processor having instructions stored thereon which, if executed by the processor, cause the network enabled power charging device to perform operations comprising charging, using the network-enabled power charging device, an energy storage component of a user device, determining, by the network-enabled power charging device, a profile associated with the user device, accessing, by the network-enabled power charging device and based on determining the profile associated with the user device, content specified by the profile associated with the user device, loading, using a network interface, the specified content, and enabling, by the network-enabled power charging device, the user device to access the specified content. | 06-19-2014 |
20140167687 | DEDICATED POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS, TERMINAL, POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM, AND POWER SUPPLY METHOD - A dedicated power supply apparatus includes a regulator that receives power from an external power source, two signal lines to which the regulator is connected, and two resistors, each placed between the regulator and an associated one of the two signal lines. | 06-19-2014 |
20140176048 | AC ADAPTER FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device may include an alternating current (AC) adapter to receive AC power and to provide a direct current (DC) voltage. The AC adapter may include a transistor and a capacitor. The capacitor to store a voltage based on the received AC power, and the transistor to remove a portion of the power stored in the capacitor based on the received AC power. | 06-26-2014 |
20140176049 | CHARGING DEVICE - A charging device has a rectifier circuit that rectifies an AC voltage supplied from an AC power supply, a power factor correction circuit that is connected to an output terminal of the rectifier circuit, a capacitor that is connected to a pair of output lines of the power factor correction circuit, a DC-DC converter that boosts or steps down an output voltage at the power factor correction circuit to output the output voltage to a battery, a voltage detection circuit that is provided between the power factor correction circuit and the DC-DC converter, and a controller that controls the power factor correction circuit based on a voltage detected by the voltage detection circuit. The voltage detection circuit includes an isolation transformer, a switching element, and a voltage detector. | 06-26-2014 |
20140176050 | Power Recovery Controller - The inventive subject matter provides a circuit and a method for efficiently charging a battery. In one aspect of the invention, the circuit includes a constant current circuit configured to provide a direct current through the battery. The circuit also includes a pulsing current circuit that works with the constant current circuit and configured to simultaneously provide a series of pulsed current to the battery. In some embodiments, the series of current pulses includes constructive resonant ringing that is constructive with respect to the charging of the battery. | 06-26-2014 |
20140176051 | CHARGING SYSTEM, CHARGING APPARATUS, AND CHARGING METHOD - A charging system can be connected to a power system and a storage battery unit, including: a charging apparatus that charges the storage battery unit; a measurement unit that measures at least one piece of information on a current, a voltage, and a harmonic wave of the power system; and a control apparatus that transmits to the charging apparatus, according to the at least one information measured by the measurement unit, a command for controlling charging with respect to the storage battery unit. | 06-26-2014 |
20140176052 | Power Recovery Controller - The inventive subject matter provides a circuit and a method for efficiently charging a battery. In one aspect of the invention, the circuit includes a constant current circuit configured to provide a direct current through the battery. The circuit also includes a pulsing current circuit that works with the constant current circuit and configured to simultaneously provide a series of pulsed current to the battery. In some embodiments, the series of current pulses includes constructive resonant ringing that is constructive with respect to the charging of the battery. | 06-26-2014 |
20140176053 | BATTERY CHARGER, VOLTAGE MONITORING DEVICE AND SELF-DIAGNOSIS METHOD OF REFERENCE VOLTAGE CIRCUIT - A battery charger includes a battery cell, a reference voltage generating section, an A/D converting section including an A/D converter and a control section. The reference voltage generating section includes a first reference voltage circuit generating a first reference voltage and a second reference voltage circuit generating a second reference voltage equal to the first reference voltage. To diagnose the A/D converter, the first reference voltage circuit is used. To diagnose the first reference voltage circuit, a second A/D conversion value obtained by A/D converting a second divided voltage of the second reference voltage via the A/D converter using the first reference voltage is compared with a first reference value obtained by A/D converting a first divided voltage of the first reference voltage via the A/D converter using the first reference voltage when the first reference voltage circuit is normal. | 06-26-2014 |
20140184143 | POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - An apparatus including a storage area to store instructions and a controller to control power in a first device based on the instructions. In operation, the controller generates one or more signals to combine power from a first power source and a second power source for a hybrid power operation. The controller is to generate the one or more signals based on a connection state of the first device, multiple connection states of the first device, a charge level of a battery of the first device, or a combination thereof. | 07-03-2014 |
20140184144 | Coverage Robot Docking Station - A coverage robot docking station includes a base having a robot receiving surface. The base defines a power receptacle for receiving a power supply. The base also defines a beacon receptacle for receiving a beacon. A side wall extends from the base, where the side wall and the receiving surface of the base define a robot holder. At least one charging contact is disposed on the robot receiving surface for charging a received robot. | 07-03-2014 |
20140184145 | CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A POWER SUPPLY - The invention relates to a control circuit ( | 07-03-2014 |
20140184146 | HEAT-RESISTANT MOBILE DEVICE CHARGING CABLE - The invention relates to a heat-resistant cable for charging a mobile device from a vehicle. In particular, the cable can be used to connect to a power source on a vehicle that does not have a standard cigarette lighter power source. The complete cable can be constructed as a single, continuous, and electrically sealed apparatus, without further interconnections open to the environment between the source connector and the output connector. | 07-03-2014 |
20140184147 | POWER TRANSMITTING DEVICE, POWER RECEIVING DEVICE, AND NON-CONTACT CHARGING METHOD - In a non-contact charging method, variable information with which a resonance frequency of a resonance circuit of an equipment device having maximum charging power as the power transmitting frequency, and a resonance frequency or a Q value of a resonance circuit of a power receiving unit of an equipment device other than the equipment device having the maximum charging power as a resonance frequency or a Q value for charging depending on each charging power, and transmits to each equipment device variable information corresponding to each equipment device. | 07-03-2014 |
20140191707 | UNIVERSAL CHARGING DOCK WITH A WALL MOUNT - A universal charging dock for charging a mobile device includes a base portion defining an opening, a back support portion connected to the base portion, a connector housing within the opening, and a wall mount module. The base portion has grooved sidewalls adjacent a track within the opening, and the connector housing has a grooved track that locks into the track and allows lateral movement along the track. The grooved track further allows the connector housing to rotate within the opening. A male Connector, for connecting to a charging port of the mobile device, extends from the connector housing and may move vertically into or out of the connector housing to adjust an extension of the male connector. The universal charging dock may also be placed on either side, to achieve portrait or landscape orientations. | 07-10-2014 |
20140191708 | CHARGING DEVICE - A charging device includes a power converting unit and a power output unit. The power converting unit comprises a first conductive pin, a second conductive pin, and a converter. The first conductive pin and the second conductive pin are electrically connected to an alternating current (AC) power. The converter converts the AC power to a direct current (DC) power and outputs the DC power. The power output unit is electrically connected to the converter via a number of cables, and outputs the DC power to an electronic device. The power output unit comprises a first switch and a second switch. When the electronic device separates from the power output unit, the first switch controls the converter to stop receiving the AC power. When the electronic device is completely charged, the second switch controls the converter to stop receiving the AC power. | 07-10-2014 |
20140197778 | TEMPERATURE CONTROLLING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BATTERY - The present invention provides a temperature controlling system for a battery in an energy storage system, the temperature controlling system including: a converter comprising a plurality of switches and a converter inductor, the converter being configured to increase or decrease a voltage of the battery; a DC linker comprising first and second capacitors that are coupled in series and configured to stabilize an output voltage of the converter; and an inverter comprising a plurality of switches and an inductor, the inverter being configured to invert an input voltage, wherein the inverter further comprises a switch coupled between a terminal of the inductor and a first node between the first and second capacitors of the DC linker to provide a current from the inductor to the battery. | 07-17-2014 |
20140197779 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROL PROGRAM FOR THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a charging controller, a first information detector, an elapsed time information detector, and a charging instruction module. The controller performs control for charging a battery with a first charging value. The first information detector detects first use date and time information stored in a storage unit of the battery. The elapsed time information detector obtains elapsed time information based on the detected first use date and time information, and detects whether the elapsed time information corresponds to a preset value. The charging instruction module provides an instruction to change a charging value to a preset second charging value when the elapsed time information corresponds to the preset value. | 07-17-2014 |
20140197780 | CHARGING APPARATUS FOR SECONDARY BATTERY - A charging apparatus for a secondary battery comprises: a power supply circuit connected to a primary winding | 07-17-2014 |
20140197781 | Cradle for Rechargeable Lighting Devices - A charger cradle for recharging a rechargeable lighting device is described. The cradle may include two prongs that flex outwards to allow a lighting device to be inserted into the cradle. After the lighting device is fully inserted, the prongs resume a normal position to exert an inward force on the lighting device to secure it in place. The cradle may also include two moveable cradle arms, in lieu of two prongs, to allow a spring mechanism within the device to motivate the moveable cradle arms to grasp a lighting device when the lighting device is inserted into the rechargeable lighting device. | 07-17-2014 |
20140203760 | TURBINE ENGINE HYBRID POWER SUPPLY - A method for controlling a hybrid machine is disclosed. The hybrid machine may be equipped with a turbine engine, a generator connected in series with the turbine engine, an electrical energy storage device, and a motor drivingly connected to a power output component for the hybrid machine. A controller may receive a power demand signal, determine a power level in the electrical energy storage device, determine available inertial energy stored at least in rotating components of the turbine engine and the generator, and provide one or more control signals to selectively control powering the turbine engine to full power, selectively turn off all fuel to the turbine engine, selectively store excess energy as electrical energy by directing excess electrical energy from the generator to the electrical energy storage device, and selectively store excess energy as inertial energy. | 07-24-2014 |
20140203761 | BUCK BOOST CHARGING FOR BATTERIES - Disclosed is a battery charging circuit having several operating modes include boost and buck mode, and forward and reverse mode. A power train and a current sensing block may share power transistors thus reducing the number of space-consuming power devices in the circuit. The current sensing block may indicate output current based only a sensed input current, and vice versa. | 07-24-2014 |
20140203762 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND BATTERY PACK - In a battery monitoring system included in a secondary battery, high-accuracy charge control is enabled at low cost. A semiconductor device includes: a drive unit which drives a transistor for controlling the charge current of a secondary battery and which is configured to be capable of selecting one of plural different voltages as a drive voltage (VGC) for turning on the transistor; and a data processing control unit which performs program processing. The data processing control unit generates condition information including information about the battery level of the secondary battery based on measured values of the secondary battery voltage and current and adjusts the charge current of the secondary battery by changing the drive voltage selection. | 07-24-2014 |
20140203763 | STEP-UP BATTERY CHARGING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - In one embodiment, a battery charger can include: (i) a step-up converter configured to generate an output signal by boosting a DC input voltage, where a threshold voltage is greater than the DC input voltage; (ii) a charging control circuit configured to receive the output signal from the step-up converter, and to control charging of a battery; (iii) the charging control circuit being configured to regulate the output signal to maintain a charging current for the battery charging as a trickle current when a battery voltage is less than the threshold voltage; and (iv) the charging control circuit being configured to charge the battery directly by the output signal when the battery voltage is greater than the threshold voltage. | 07-24-2014 |
20140203764 | DOCKING STATION FOR A MOBILE ROBOT - A robotic system comprising a mobile robot including a body housing a rechargeable power source and first electrical contact means disposed on the body and a docking station including second electrical contact means, wherein the mobile robot is dockable on the docking station in order to charge the rechargeable power source. The first electrical contact means includes at least one electrical contact aligned on a first contact axis and the second electrical contact means includes at least one elongate contact, wherein when the robot is docked on the docking station such that electrical contact is established between the first electrical contact means and the electrical contact means. The at least one elongate contact extends in a direction that is transverse to the first contact axis which permits electrical contact to be established between the robot and the docking station whilst accommodating a degree of lateral and angular misalignment therebetween. | 07-24-2014 |
20140203765 | STORAGE BATTERY DEVICE AND STORAGE BATTERY SYSTEM - According to one embodiment, a storage battery device includes a battery unit, a charging unit, a terminal, and a first circuit breaking unit. The battery unit includes a lithium ion battery and is connectable in parallel to other storage battery device that charges an external lithium ion battery. The charging unit is supplied with electric power from an external electric power source and charges the battery unit. The terminal is connectable to a wire connecting the other storage battery device with the battery unit. The first circuit breaking unit is connected between the battery unit and the terminal, and blocks an electric current flowing from the terminal to the battery unit. | 07-24-2014 |
20140203766 | SMT SYSTEM - The present invention provides a permanent magnet electric apparatus which is designed to couple to a generator and/or turbine output shaft to create electricity. More particularly, the invention seeks to provide a permanent magnet electric apparatus which includes a rigid spherically shaped supporting outer structure and/or irregular shaped structure and/or enclosure that houses a permanent magnet electric apparatus which further includes a rotor structure, a stator structure, a magnet assembly, a plurality of such equally spaced recessed magnets, one or more support column, one or more support beam, a support base, a plurality of gears, an alternator device, a rechargeable battery, a control panel, an ON/OFF switch and/or button, a voltage and/or current regulator, a hydraulic breaking system including assembly and one or more flooring systems including supporting walls. Methods of using the magnetic electric turbine are also provided. | 07-24-2014 |
20140210399 | PORTABLE ELECTRIC POWER SOURCE FOR AIRCRAFT - A method and apparatus for providing portable ground power for aircraft. A ground power unit includes a lithium ion cell battery assembly and a standard three-pin aircraft ground power connector integrated into a single unit and packaged inside a ruggedized plastic housing with a carry handle, thereby eliminating the heavy and bulky power cables between the battery and connector. A battery management unit sets charge/discharge limits and provides monitoring of state of charge, health, and function. A charging connector and charging circuitry with user-selectable regulated charging limits allows simultaneous charging and discharging operations and connection into aircraft auxiliary circuits. A ganging station is provided to electrically combine the outputs of several ground power units in parallel for starting larger aircraft. | 07-31-2014 |
20140210400 | BATTERY CHARGER REVERSE-BOOSTING DETECTION - Exemplary embodiments are related to detecting a reverse-boosting operation of a battery charger. A device may include a plurality of switches for receiving an input voltage at an input port and conveying an output voltage. The device may also include a first sensing device coupled to the input port configured to detect if an input current is less than a threshold current. Further, the device may include a second sensing device selectively coupled to the input port to detect if the input voltage is less than a threshold voltage. | 07-31-2014 |
20140210401 | PORTABLE MODULAR POWER SYSTEM - A portable modular power system, comprising: a first module having a first generator set coupled to a first battery charger, a first output of the first battery charger coupled to a first battery bank, the first battery bank coupled to a connection point; a second module having a second generator set coupled to a second battery charger, a second output of the second battery charger coupled to a second battery bank, the second battery bank coupled to the connection point; a circuit coupling the first and second outputs of the first and second battery chargers; and, a first control system located in the first module and communicatively coupled to components of the first and second modules for controlling the components. | 07-31-2014 |
20140210402 | CHARGING DEVICE - A charging device is configured with a power supply device and a DC-DC converter that have constant current voltage drooping type overcurrent protection characteristics and that are connected in series. A constant current value in a voltage drooping state of the DC-DC converter is lower than a constant current value in a voltage drooping state of the power supply device. The DC-DC converter is shifted to an operation state to supply a charging current of the constant current value to a charging target when a voltage value of a direct current voltage that is output from the power supply device reaches a maximum output voltage value or an approximate value thereof. Therefore, the charging target can be charged to a higher voltage even though a charging voltage of the charging target is low. | 07-31-2014 |
20140217958 | MITIGATING PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A computer-implemented method and information handling system manage a rate of decreasing full capacity of a rechargeable battery by using a projected/target rate of decreasing charge capacity for the battery. The method includes determining an actual rate of decreasing charge capacity of the battery, comparing the actual rate of decreasing charge capacity to the projected/target rate of decreasing charge capacity to determine whether the actual rate of decreasing charge capacity is greater than the projected rate of decreasing charge capacity, and if the actual rate of decreasing charge capacity is greater than the projected/target rate of decreasing charge capacity, modifying one or more variable parameters to slow down the actual rate of decreasing charge capacity of the battery such that the actual rate of decreasing charge capacity remains within a range of the projected/target rate of decreasing charge capacity, and charging and discharging the battery using the modified parameters. | 08-07-2014 |
20140217959 | HYBRID BOOTSTRAP CAPACITOR REFRESH TECHNIQUE FOR CHARGER/CONVERTER - The disclosed embodiments provide a synchronous switching converter that converts a DC input voltage into a DC output voltage. This synchronous switching converter includes a high-side switching MOSFET coupled between an input node and a first node. The converter also includes a low-side switching MOSFET coupled between the first node and a ground node and is in series with the high-side switching MOSFET. This converter additionally includes a bootstrap capacitor coupled to the high-side switching MOSFET to provide turn-on voltage for the high-side switching MOSFET. Furthermore, the converter includes a main refresh circuit coupled to the bootstrap capacitor and is configured to refresh the bootstrap capacitor during a first operating mode of the synchronous switching converter. Moreover, the converter includes an auxiliary refresh circuit coupled to the main refresh circuit and the bootstrap capacitor and is configured to refresh the bootstrap capacitor during a second operating mode of the converter. | 08-07-2014 |
20140217960 | SELF-ADAPTING VOLTAGE AMPLIFIER AND BATTERY CHARGER DETECTION - An amplifier applies a self-adapting voltage to an output terminal. A bias circuit provides a greater bias current in a first external connection condition, in the absence of a pull-up resistance connected to the output terminal, than when such a pull-up resistance is present. The amplifier applies a different voltage to the output terminal in the absence of a pull-up resistance than when such a pull-up resistance is present. The circuit can be used in a portable device for receiving charging current from a battery charger through a connector having a D+ pin for connection to the battery charger and connected to the amplifier output terminal for battery charger detection. The portable device can meet the USB battery charger specification rev. 1.2. | 08-07-2014 |
20140217961 | PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY HAVING LOWER CHARGING VOLTAGE THAN DISCHARGING VOLTAGE - The portable power supply contains at least a first battery, at least a second battery, at least a first switch element, at least a second switch element, a plurality of charging and regulating circuits, an input interface element, and an output interface element. Each second battery is electrically connected in series with a first battery through a first switch element. Each second switch element is electrically connected in-series between ground and a first battery or a second battery. Each charging and regulating circuit is electrically connected to a first battery or a second battery The input interface element has an end electrically connected to an external power source, and another end electrically connected to all charging and regulating circuits. The output interface element has an end electrically connected to an external electronic device, and another end electrically connected to a first battery or a second battery. | 08-07-2014 |
20140217962 | CHARGING APPARATUS AND CHARGING METHOD - A charging apparatus includes a plurality of charging ports configured to charge external devices; a switch unit configured to connect or block power to or from each of the plurality of charging ports; and a controller configured to control so that an amount of current being supplied to at least one of the plurality of charging ports is increased depending on a power connection status for each of the plurality of charging ports in a rapid charging mode. | 08-07-2014 |
20140217963 | PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT - A protective circuit is provided. The protective circuit includes a charging unit, a voltage regulating unit, and a comparing unit. The charging unit receives a rise signal and an over-current signal, and outputs a first reference voltage. The voltage regulating unit receives the first reference voltage and adjusts an output voltage according, to the first reference voltage and a feedback voltage. The comparing unit receives the feedback voltage and compares the feedback voltage with a first threshold voltage to determine whether to output the rise signal to the charging unit. | 08-07-2014 |
20140217964 | POWER CONVERSION EQUIPMENT - A power conversion equipment or apparatus includes an AC/DC conversion circuit which rectifies and converts an alternating current power source to a direct current, and a DC/AC conversion circuit which converts the direct current to a high frequency three-phase alternating current voltage having 3N pulses times a fundamental wave frequency in a half cycle, the fundamental wave frequency being higher than the frequency of the alternating current power source. The power conversion equipment also includes a three-phase high frequency transformer having a primary winding that is connected to the output of the DC/AC conversion circuit, a rectifier circuit which rectifies a secondary winding voltage of the three-phase high frequency transformer, and a filter circuit connected to the direct current output of the rectifier circuit. | 08-07-2014 |
20140232324 | BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM - A battery charging system comprises a battery charger, a first battery, a second battery connected in series with the first battery, and first and second voltage regulation circuits. The battery charger provides a charging output to the series-connected first and second batteries. The first voltage regulation circuit is connected in parallel with the first battery and provides a first conductive current path that bypasses the first battery in response to a voltage across the first battery exceeding a threshold value. A second voltage regulation circuit is connected in parallel with the second battery and provides a second conductive current path that bypasses the second battery in response to a voltage across the second battery exceeding a threshold value. | 08-21-2014 |
20140232325 | DISPLAY DEVICES, WIRELESS CHARGING SYSTEM INCLUDING DISPLAY DEVICES, AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE DISPLAY DEVICES - A display device includes a display panel including at least one electrode, and a panel driving unit configured to drive the display panel. The display device further includes a power storage unit configured to store received power, and a switching unit configured to electrically connect the at least one electrode to one of the panel driving unit and the power storage unit. | 08-21-2014 |
20140232326 | BATTERY PACK AND CHARGER PLATFORM FOR POWER TOOL SYSTEMS INCLUDING BATTERY PACK IDENTIFICATION SCHEME - A battery pack and charger platform including a voltage coupling circuit comprising an input that receives an input voltage and an output that sends an output voltage, a voltage monitoring circuit having an input coupled to the voltage coupling circuit output and an output, and a power source having an input coupled to the voltage monitoring circuit output, the power source input receives an input voltage representative of a charge instruction. | 08-21-2014 |
20140232327 | CHARGER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING CHARGER - A charger configured to charge a battery, is provided with a controller configured to control charging of the battery and a communication interface interposed between the controller and an accounting system. The controller waits for an input of a signal from the accounting system via the communication interface. The controller starts to control the charging of the battery under the condition that a signal is inputted from the accounting system via the communication interface. | 08-21-2014 |
20140239880 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INPUT APPARATUS AND CHARGING METHOD FOR INPUT APPARATUS - An electrical system, an input apparatus and a charging method for the input apparatus are provided. The input apparatus includes a main body, a processor, an antenna module, an energy storing component and an electrode. The main body includes a stylus body and a stylus head. The processor, antenna module and the energy storing component are disposed in the main body. The energy storing component is used to provide electrical energy to the processor and the antenna module. The electrode is disposed on a surface of the main body, and the electrode is coupled to the energy storing component. Wherein, when the stylus input apparatus contacts with the electronic apparatus, the electronic apparatus provides an electrical energy to the energy storing component through the electrode. | 08-28-2014 |
20140239881 | UNIVERSAL BATTERY CHARGER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for a universal battery charger is presented. An RFID tag on a battery-powered device communicates battery information to the charger to allow the charger to optimally charge the battery. The battery charger has a charging cord with a charge plug at an end of the cord to connect the charging cord to a port on a device. The charging cord contains an RFID antenna near the end of the cord. The RFID antenna has a limited reading range. When the charge plug is inserted into a charging port on a battery-powered device, an RFID reader uses the RFID antenna to read the information stored on the RFID tag. Based on the RFID tag information, a charging selector selects a current and voltage to be output to charge the device through the device port. | 08-28-2014 |
20140239882 | APPARATUS FOR CHARGING BATTERY THROUGH PROGRAMMABLE POWER ADAPTER - An apparatus for charging a battery is provided and includes a power adaptor and a controller. The power adaptor has a communication interface coupled to a cable of the power adapter for receiving command-data and generates a DC voltage and a DC current according to the command-data. The controller is coupled to the battery for detecting a battery voltage of the battery and generates the command-data according to the battery voltage. The DC voltage and the DC current are coupled to the cable and programmable according to the command-data. The command-data is coupled the cable through a communication circuit of the controller. | 08-28-2014 |
20140239883 | Secure Device Charging - One embodiment of the invention is an apparatus for determining the initiation of a charging process for a secure charging apparatus. The apparatus has circuitry for authorising a user, circuitry for confirming connection of a device, and circuitry for confirming charging of the device. | 08-28-2014 |
20140239884 | CHARGE AND DISCHARGE CONTROL CIRCUIT AND BATTERY DEVICE - Provided is a charge and discharge control circuit and a battery device which ensure high safety, even when a charger is reversely connected. The charge and discharge control circuit includes a consumption current increase circuit for supplying a current from a power supply terminal to a ground terminal, the consumption current increase circuit including a switch circuit configured to be turned on in response to a detection signal from a charger reverse connection detection circuit, which indicates that a charger is reversely connected. | 08-28-2014 |
20140239885 | CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR CHARGING BATTERY THROUGH PROGRAMMABLE POWER SUPPLIER - A charging circuit for charging a battery is provided. A power supplier has a communication interface coupled to a cable for receiving command-data and generates a DC voltage and a DC current in accordance with the command-data. A controller is coupled to the battery for detecting a battery-voltage and generates the command-data in accordance with the battery-voltage. A switch is coupled to the cable for receiving the DC voltage and the DC current through a connector. The DC voltage and the DC current generated by the power supply are coupled to the cable, and the DC voltage and the DC current are programmable in accordance with the command-data. The command-data generated by the controller is coupled the cable through a communication circuit of the controller. The controller is coupled the connector for detecting a connector-voltage and control an on/off state of the switch in response to the connector-voltage. | 08-28-2014 |
20140239886 | Automatic Protocol (AP) for USB Charger System - An automatic protocol (AP) for a USB charger is provided, that enables recognition of the voltage pin (D−) and pin (D+) needs of the device being charged, and controls the voltage level to charge the device, based on the recognized voltage needs. | 08-28-2014 |
20140239887 | BATTERY CHARGER - A battery charger on which power conversion components for converting commercial power to direct current power are mounted, includes a core frame formed into a C-letter shape in horizontal cross section. The components at least producing heat among the power conversion components are mounted on one side confined by a C-letter cross section of its both sides. An outer housing is attached to the core frame so as to cover the core frame, and a fan supplies cooling air to a region confined by the C-letter shaped cross section of the core frame. | 08-28-2014 |
20140247005 | ADAPTIVE REMOTE BATTERY CHARGING - A battery charger device and controller is provided. The battery charger includes a DC/DC converter operative to convert an input current and an input voltage to an output current and an output voltage. The controller is configured to determine whether the input voltage is between a minimum voltage and a maximum voltage and dynamically adjust the output current based on the determination that the input voltage is between the minimum voltage and the maximum voltage. | 09-04-2014 |
20140253019 | Charger Circuit and Control Circuit and Control Method Thereof - The present invention discloses a charger circuit and a control circuit and a control method thereof. The charger circuit supplies a charging current to charge a battery. The charger circuit includes a bipolar junction transistor (BJT) pass circuit, a current sensing circuit, a voltage sensing circuit and a control circuit. The BJT pass circuit is coupled to an input voltage and generates the charging current in response to a control signal. The control circuit includes a current adjustment circuit, which adjusts a first resistance of a first variable resistor device included therein according to the current sensing signal and a current reference signal so as to adjust the control signal; and a voltage adjustment circuit, which adjusts a second resistance of a second variable resistor device included therein according to the voltage sensing signal and a voltage reference signal so as to adjust the control signal. | 09-11-2014 |
20140253020 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING RECHARGEBLE POWER SUPPLY OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - This invention relates to a device for protecting rechargeable power supply of electronic cigarette. Wherein such device comprises a rechargeable power supply module, a microcontroller, a semiconductor switch and an interface module configured to connect a charging unit. The interface module comprises a first charging terminal and a second charging terminal. The microcontroller comprises an input end and an output end. The power supply module is connected to the microcontroller and supplies electric power to it. The input end and the output end of the microcontroller is connected to the interface module and the semiconductor switch respectively, and the microcontroller detects a voltage signal of the first charging terminal, judges whether an electric level of the voltage signal is positive or negative and sends a control signal to the semiconductor switch for controlling the semiconductor switch to be ON or OFF. | 09-11-2014 |
20140253021 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND ARTICLE FOR AUTHENTICATION, SECURITY AND CONTROL OF PORTABLE CHARGING DEVICES AND POWER STORAGE DEVICES, SUCH AS BATTERIES - A network of collection, charging and distribution machines collect, charge and distribute portable electrical energy storage devices (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors or ultracapacitors). To charge, the machines employ electrical current from an external source, such as the electrical grid or an electrical service of an installation location. Users may also use portable charging devices that authenticate portable electrical energy storage devices or are authenticated by portable electrical energy storage devices before the charging is allowed or enabled. This authentication may be via wired or wireless communication channels between the portable charging device and portable electrical energy storage device, such as via near field communication (NFC) channels. | 09-11-2014 |
20140253022 | CHARGE CIRCUIT - A charge circuit includes a comparator, first through third electronic switches, first through tenth resistors. A voltage for charging a battery is output to an output of the charge circuit. The output of the charge circuit is grounded through the first and second resistors in that order. A node between the first and second resistors is electrically connected to a non-inverting input terminal of the comparator. An inverting input terminal of the comparator is electrically connected to an anode of the battery. An output terminal of the comparator is electrically connected to the first and third electronic switches. The first electronic switch is electrically connected to the second electronic switch. The second and third electronic switches are selectively turned on according to a voltage of the anode of the battery to change a charging current to the battery. | 09-11-2014 |
20140253023 | FAST CHARGING OF BATTERY USING ADJUSTABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL - A battery cell charger for rapidly charging a lithium ion battery cell (or string of series-parallel connected cells) having a maximum battery cell voltage the battery cell charging system including: a circuit for charging the battery cell using an adjustable voltage charging-profile to apply a charging voltage and a charging current to the battery cell wherein the adjustable voltage charging-profile includes: a first charging stage with a constant first stage charging current and an increasing battery cell voltage with the first stage charging current provided until the first stage charging voltage is about equal to a first stage complete voltage less than the maximum battery cell voltage; one or more intermediate charging stages, each intermediate stage selected from the group consisting of one or more of an intermediate constant voltage stage that provides a decreasing charging current, an intermediate constant current stage that produces an increasing battery cell voltage, and combinations thereof; and a final charging stage with a constant final stage charging voltage about equal to an intermediate stage complete voltage and a decreasing final stage charging current with the final stage charging voltage provided until the final stage charging current reaches a desired charge complete level. | 09-11-2014 |
20140266007 | Portable Charger - This new current invention will register a portable charger, especially the USB type one that uses lithium battery of 3.7 V as power source with output of some 5.2 V. It consists of outer case, circuit board within the outer case, USB port on the circuit board. One end of the outer case has a port for the compatible connection of USB port wire. Also installed on the outer case are the transfer part of active switch and passive switch. The passive switch is connected to the main circuit of the circuit board by means of switch. While the charger is not in use, the passive switch is off, and the main circuit is shut off in turn. And the internal battery has almost zero loss to save the energy at its maximum. Only when the charger is in use, some force is operated on the active switch, and the active switch will turn on the passive switch to have the main circuit connected for the consumption of the battery energy. Besides the maximum saving of electricity energy, this new current invention the function of dust-proof. So its prospective application is promising. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266008 | UNIVERSAL BATTERY CHARGER AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A system and method for charging batteries. Stops are adjusted for each of the batteries to secure the number of batteries in place. The batteries are placed to abut the stops. Adjustable contacts of the battery charger are positioned against terminals of the batteries. The batteries are secured within the receptacles of the battery charger. The batteries are charged. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266009 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IN-LINE CHARGING OF A PIPELINE TOOL - An apparatus for electrically charging a rechargeable power source of a pipeline tool while the tool is located within a pipeline comprises a power module including a charging power source, an insertion module including an insertion mechanism having a charging plug for mating with a charging socket of the pipeline tool and a drive assembly operable to extend and retract the charging plug, and a power line electrically connecting the charging power source to the charging plug. The charging power source, power line, and charging plug may be enclosed by a pressure barrier and brought into pressure equalization with the pipeline, wherein the power line does not cross the barrier. The charging power source may include batteries or a generator. If a generator is employed and a pressure barrier must be maintained, a magnetic coupling may be used to transmit kinetic energy across the barrier for input to the generator. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266010 | APPARATUSES AND RELATED METHODS FOR CHARGING CONTROL OF A SWITCHING VOLTAGE REGULATOR - Charging systems and related methods are disclosed for switching voltage regulators. A charging controller may be configured to generate a control signal indicating a first level of an output current generated by a switching voltage regulator for charging an energy storage device, determine that an output voltage exceeded a predetermined threshold, and generate the control signal indicating a new level of the output current that is reduced from the first level. A method of controlling charging of an energy storage device may comprise monitoring an output voltage charging an energy storage device, comparing a reference signal and a current sense signal to generate a PWM control signal that determines an output current for a switching voltage regulator generating the output voltage, and decrementing the reference signal in response to the output voltage exceeding a predetermined level for a maximum charging voltage for the energy storage device. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266011 | MULTIPHASE CHARGER - An electronic device is described. The electronic device includes a first port. The electronic device also includes a second port. The electronic device further includes a multiphase charger. The multiphase charger includes a first buck. The multiphase charger also includes a second buck. The multiphase charger further includes a first port switch. The multiphase charger also includes a second port switch. The multiphase charger further includes a reverse boost switch. The multiphase charger also includes a multiphase switch. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266012 | Mobile Handset Recharge - Methods and devices for connecting a mobile device with different data storage devices located either locally or remotely are provided. The device may apply one or more rules to create a hierarchical virtualization of the several data storage devices. The virtualization may then be provided to the user as a single, hierarchical file system. Further, a monitoring system may monitor the file system to determine if any new applications have been installed or if applications are currently being executed. If a connection is made to a secure network, the system may provide the information derived from the monitoring to the secure network. The secure network can then analyze the information to determine if any of the applications should be uninstalled from the device or should be stopped while the device is connected to the network. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266013 | SWITCHED VOLTAGE BOOSTER - An electrical system comprises a battery charger which charges or otherwise provides electrical power to an electrical subsystem via a switched-booster circuit. A control device, included in the electrical system, operates a switch module to controllably bypass a voltage-booster circuit according to the voltage of the electrical subsystem and/or the electrical current through the switched-booster circuit. The electrical system may further include additional electrical subsystems and the control device may be further configured to control the voltage-booster circuit. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266014 | Embedded Power Supplying Device Using in Desk - A power supplying device is embedding in a hole of a desk. The power supplying device includes an annular base, a ring, and a charging body. The annular base has a through hole. The ring is surrounded the annular base. The charging body has a shell and a charging circuit, which is located in the shell. An outer sidewall of the shell contacted with the through hole of the annular base. A concave for passing through a wire is formed on the outer sidewall. A maximum outer diameter of the shell is adapted to an inner diameter of the through hole of the annular base. An outer diameter of the ring is greater than an inner diameter of the hole of the desk. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266015 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR OVER-TEMPERATURE PROTECTION OF ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES - A charging system includes a temperature sensor to generate a temperature signal responsive to a temperature of an energy storage device. A circuit temperature sensor generates a circuit temperature signal responsive to a temperature of a semiconductor device. A charge adjuster generates a desired current signal responsive to the temperature signal and the circuit temperature signal. A comparator compares a charge-current level signal to the desired current signal to generate a charge adjustment signal. A charge controller on the semiconductor device generates and adjusts a current of a charging signal for charging the energy storage device responsive to the charge adjustment signal. The charge adjuster may generate a reduction signal when the temperature signal is above a throttle threshold, reduce a digital desired current signal responsive to the reduction signal, and convert the digital desired current signal to the desired current signal as an analog signal. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266016 | Charging Circuit and Charger - A charging circuit and a charger are provided. The charging circuit includes a temperature detection unit, a charging unit, and a control unit. In the present invention, the charging circuit adjusts a magnitude of a charging current according to a temperature of a product being charged or the charger and then controls the temperature of the product being charged or the charger, thereby greatly improving user experience, and enhancing safety performance of the product with a heat protection function. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266017 | BATTERY CHARGER - A battery charger is provided on which power conversion components for converting commercial power to direct current (DC) power are mounted. The power conversion components include a power breaker for switching input alternate current (AC) power on/off, a power conversion circuit for converting the input AC power to a predetermined AC power, a voltage conversion circuit for converting the predetermined AC power to a predetermined voltage, and a rectifier circuit for converting the AC power that has been converted to the predetermined voltage to DC power. The power conversion components are mounted on a core frame, and an outer housing is mounted to the core frame in a manner so as to cover the core frame. The power breaker, the power conversion circuit, the rectifier circuit, and the voltage conversion circuit are mounted in this order to the core frame. | 09-18-2014 |
20140285136 | ELECTRIC CHARGING APPARATUS AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF - An electric charging apparatus is provided. The electric charging apparatus includes a ground determination signal generating unit measuring a current signal or voltage signal that is generated from power applied from a power supply unit, the ground determination signal generating unit generating a signal for determining whether the power supply unit is normally grounded on the basis of the current or voltage signal, a power control unit generating a power control signal on the basis of a ground determination detecting signal generated from the ground determination signal generating unit, and a power cutoff unit cutting power supply to a target device to be charged on the basis of the power control signal. | 09-25-2014 |
20140285137 | Portable Power Transfer Device - A portable transfer device has input connectors and output connectors which can be used to transfer power from a first electronic device to a second electronic device. The connectors are housed in a main enclosure, which also has an auxiliary USB port. An internal power source is also housed in the main enclosure. The second electronic device can be charged through an output connector or a USB cable connected to the auxiliary USB port by draining power from the first electronic device or from the internal power source. A voltage regulation circuit is electrically connected between the input connectors and the output connectors, as well as between the auxiliary port and the input connectors. The voltage regulation circuit ensures a desirable output voltage. In addition to power transfer, the device enables data transfer when using USB connectors and ports to connect two devices. | 09-25-2014 |
20140292253 | VEHICLE COMPRISING BATTERY - A vehicle including a battery, a plug receiving portion for receiving a plug for supply an electric power to be charged in the battery or a plug for receiving an electric power discharged from the battery, a lid for closing the plug receiving portion and a light for illuminating the plug receiving portion. In the vehicle, when the state of the vehicle becomes a running mode indicating a state that the running of the vehicle is permitted, the light is turned off. | 10-02-2014 |
20140292254 | REMOTER CONTROLLER HAS BUILT-IN FLASH DRIVE AND USB CHARGING STRUCTURE - A remote controller builds in flash drive and USC charging structure which includes a remote controlling body and a flash drive. The remote controlling body includes an accommodate space and an export is disposed on one side of the remote controlling body and the export is communicated with the accommodate space. The flash drive is disposed in the accommodate space, and the remote controlling body is electrically connected with the remote controlling circuit. The flash drive is pushed out to protrude the outside of the remote controlling body and is drawn back into the accommodate space via the export is communicated with the accommodate space. Thus, the remote controlling body is not only capable of remote controlling the mobile car but the flash drive can also access to store the data when the flash drive is pushed out the remote controlling body and communicates the data to the anti-thief device via the remote controlling wirelessly transmission function, such that the remote controller can receive the returned signal from the anti-thief device and store the returned signal. In addition, the remote controller can charge the remote controlling circuit in a USB device via the USB socket. | 10-02-2014 |
20140292255 | USB CHARGING STRUCTURE OF MOBILE POWER PACK - A USB charging structure of mobile power pack is provided, which includes a mobile power body and a USB plug. The mobile power body includes a rechargeable battery, and the USB plug is disposed within an accommodate space of the mobile power body, which is electrically connected with the rechargeable battery or the device is electrically connected with the rechargeable battery. With the design of the outlet that is communicated with the accommodate space, the USB plug can be pushed outward from or drawn back into the mobile power body, such that when the mobile power is to be charged or is to be performed the data transmission with the device, the USB plug can be pushed outward from the mobile power body to perform charge or data transmission in the device with a USB infrastructure. | 10-02-2014 |
20140292256 | SIGNAL GENERATION CIRCUIT - A signal generation circuit ( | 10-02-2014 |
20140292257 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CHARGING CIRCUIT THEREOF - A charging circuit is used to charge a rechargeable battery. The charging circuit includes a control unit, a voltage conversion unit, and a charging and display unit. The control unit is used to control the voltage conversion unit to operate. The voltage conversion unit is used to convert a voltage of a power supply into a charging voltage of the rechargeable battery, and output the charging voltage to the charging and display unit. When the voltage conversion unit outputs the charging voltage, the charging and display unit charges the rechargeable battery with the charging voltage. When the voltage conversion unit does not output the charging voltage, the charging and display unit prevents a leakage of the rechargeable battery. The charging and display unit is also used to display a charging state of the rechargeable battery. | 10-02-2014 |
20140292258 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CHARGING CIRCUIT THEREOF - A charging circuit is used to charge a rechargeable battery. The charging circuit includes a voltage conversion unit and a diode. The voltage conversion unit is electrically connected to an anode of the diode. A cathode of the diode is electrically connected to a positive terminal of the rechargeable battery. A negative terminal of the rechargeable battery is grounded. The voltage conversion unit is used to convert a voltage of a power supply into an operation voltage, and output the operation voltage to the diode. When the voltage conversion unit outputs the operation voltage, the diode is turned on. The operation voltage is reduced by the diode into a charging voltage of the rechargeable battery, and the rechargeable battery is charged by the charging voltage. When the voltage conversion unit does not output the charging voltage, the diode is turned off to prevent leakage of the rechargeable battery. | 10-02-2014 |
20140292259 | DIRECT CURRENT (DC) MICROGRID CHARGE/DISCHARGE SYSTEM FOR SECONDARY BATTERIES CONNECTED IN SERIES - An algorithm and a direct current (DC) microgrid charge/discharge system with the algorithm are provided that noticeably increases charge/discharge voltage during charging and discharging by connecting a plurality of secondary batteries in series, compared to a single battery, that increases power conversion efficiency of a DC-to-DC (DC/DC) converter for charge/discharge power control by setting an appropriate voltage of a DC microgrid to be about twice a maximum voltage of a battery group, that enables charging and discharging to be stably performed regardless of a change in the battery group by adding a linear constant current source, that increases power conversion efficiency of the DC microgrid charge/discharge system by configuring a DC energy storage system (ESS) used for both charging and discharging with a combination of a typical electrolytic condenser and a super condenser or a group of the secondary batteries, and that simplifies the DC microgrid charge/discharge system. | 10-02-2014 |
20140292260 | ELECTRIC BATTERY RAPID RECHARGING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MILITARY AND OTHER APPLICATIONS - A method for rapidly recharging a military or a non-military device having an electric battery is provided. The method includes recharging the military or non-military device and the recharging includes delivering coolant to the military or non-military device to cool the electric battery. A military device, a non-military non-vehicular device, a mobile charging station and a stationary charging station are also provided. | 10-02-2014 |
20140292261 | CHARGING DEVICE, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CHARGING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING PERIPHERAL DEVICE - A charging device, a method for controlling a charging device, and a method for detecting a peripheral device are provided. The charging device comprises: a charging gun; a power module; and a controlling module coupled with the charging gun and the power module, wherein the controlling module is configured to determine whether the charging gun is connected with a peripheral device to be charged, and if yes, to control the power module to convert AC electricity to DC electricity to charge the peripheral device. A method for controlling a charging device is also provided. The method comprises: determining whether the charging gun is connected with a peripheral device; and if yes, controlling the power module to convert AC electricity to DC electricity to charge the peripheral device if the charging gun is determined to be connected to the peripheral device. | 10-02-2014 |
20140292262 | ELECTRICAL DEVICE AND A METHOD THEREIN - An object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus and a method for magnetically connecting an electrical device to a connector head | 10-02-2014 |
20140300312 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND FEED SYSTEM - An electronic apparatus includes: a power reception section configured to receive first power from a feed unit through power transmission with use of a magnetic field or an electric field; a power input section configured to receive second power supplied from an external power source through wired connection; a switching section configured to output one of the first power supplied from the power reception section and the second power supplied from the power input section; and a secondary battery configured to be charged, based on power output from the switching section. | 10-09-2014 |
20140306647 | CHARGING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - A charging device for an electronic device in a vehicle includes a charging plug, a charging connector, a coupling wire assembly, and a signal reception assembly. The charging plug includes a power supply module and a signal transceiver electrically coupled to the power supply module. The charging connector includes a connection member for coupling the electronic device and an induction antenna positioned adjacent to the connection member. The coupling wire assembly includes an electric wire and a first transmission antenna. The electric wire is coupled to the power supply module and the connecting member, and the first transmission antenna is coupled to the signal transceiver and the induction antenna. The signal reception assembly includes a signal reception base positioned on an outer portion of the vehicle and a second transmission antenna coupling with the signal reception. The signal reception base includes a reception antenna. | 10-16-2014 |
20140306648 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A HYBRID VOLTAGE REGULATOR - The present disclosure shows a hybrid regulator topology that can be more easily integrated and that can maintain high efficiency across a wide output and input voltage range, even with a small inductor. The hybrid regulator topology can include two types of regulators: a flying switched-inductor regulator and a step-down regulator that divides the input voltage into an M/N fraction of the input voltage. The disclosed embodiments of the hybrid regulator topology can reduce the capacitive loss of the flying switched-inductor regulator by limiting the voltage swing across the switches in the flying switched-inductor regulator. The disclosed embodiments of the hybrid regulator topology can reduce the inductor resistive loss of the flying switched-inductor regulator by operating the flying switched-inductor regulator at a high switching frequency and with a small amount of current flow through the inductor. | 10-16-2014 |
20140306649 | POWER FEEDING UNIT, POWER FEEDING SYSTEM, AND ELECTRONIC UNIT - A power feeding unit includes an electricity transmission section configured to perform electricity transmission using one of a magnetic field and an electric field to a power-feeding objective unit having a secondary battery, and an electricity transmission control section configured to control electricity transmission operation of the electricity transmission section. The electricity transmission control section allows the electricity transmission operation to be suspended when charge of the secondary battery is completed based on power provided through the electricity transmission, and allows the electricity transmission operation to be restarted when a predetermined condition is satisfied after completion of the charge. | 10-16-2014 |
20140306650 | FEED UNIT, FEED SYSTEM, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A feed unit includes: a power transmission section configured to perform power transmission using a magnetic field or an electric field, to a device to be fed including a secondary battery; and a power-transmission control section configured to control power transmission operation in the power transmission section. In a charging period in which charging to the secondary battery is performed based on transmitted power in the power transmission, when the device to be fed including the secondary battery is activated, the power-transmission control section controls the power transmission operation, to increase the transmitted power. | 10-16-2014 |
20140312829 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, A METHOD OF CONTROLLING CHARGE, AND A COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM - An electronic apparatus including a battery unit configured to include a battery and to supply power to elements of the electronic apparatus by using power stored in the battery; a power charger configured to, if power is input from an external adaptor, charge the battery with the input power; a user interface (UI) unit configured to display a charge state of the battery; and a power controller configured to, if the charge state of the battery satisfies a preset first condition, control the UI unit to display that the battery has been fully charged and control the power charger to charge the battery until the charge state of the battery satisfies a preset second condition. | 10-23-2014 |
20140312830 | EXTERNAL BATTERY - An external battery is disclosed. In one aspect, the external battery includes a battery and an input stage configured to receive external power and output a control signal. The external battery also includes a charger configured to convert the external power into a plurality of charge currents based at least in part on the resistance of at least one resistor detected at a control terminal of the charger, wherein the control terminal is electrically connected to the resistor, wherein the charge currents have different amplitudes, wherein the charger is further configured to provide the converted charge currents to the battery. The external battery further includes a controller configured to control the magnitude of the resistance of the resistor based at least in part on i) the control signal and ii) at least one switch. | 10-23-2014 |
20140312831 | Battery Management System and Method - A system and method for managing batteries having a plurality of batteries, each battery comprises a battery ID attached thereto; a plurality of chargers, each charger comprising a charger ID attached thereto and being configured to selectively charge a battery; a plurality of vehicles, each vehicle comprises a vehicle ID attached thereto; a plurality of ID sensor units, each ID sensor unit configured to read the respective battery, charger and vehicle IDs; and a management server coupled to plurality of ID sensor units for selective control and management of identified batteries. | 10-23-2014 |
20140320063 | Wire Arrangement for Hand-Reachable USB Charger Related Devices - The current invention for desktop USB Charger related products has space, room to coil, receive, AC power-wire, or USB-Charger wires, or other charging related wire(s) which deliver current to all kinds smart phone, flat panel device, camera or any other electric or digital-data device. Charger install on desk hand-reachable distance by attach-means so no need to bend body or knee to charge device from plug-in charger on lower wall outlets or from power-strip (extension cord) has built-in USB charger on floor. The USB Charger related products has at least one USB Charger can supply desire output-current select from range 1.0 A to 12 A and 3.5 VDC to 8.5 VDC and input power source range select from range 110 VAC to 250 VAC, and may incorporate with any combination of select device(s) from USB charger, Outlets(s), Sensor, Motion Sensor, Remote control time, LEDs, light, power fail, smell, audio, video device or other electric or electronic devices to form at least one or more than one function products. | 10-30-2014 |
20140320064 | USB Charger Related Products has Built-In Fluid and Display Unit - The current invention for USB Charger related products has built-in liquid and display unit which has decorative-means, reflector-means, miniature-mean, display means within the medium-means inside container with optional heater-means to make the inside liquid, fluid, salt-water, chemical compounds, wax to move, flow. The products at least have one or more than one functions and wires which may has AC power wire to supply AC power source and digital-wire to connect with computer's USB ports to make plurality of USB ports to connect with external computer, consumer electric, communication relative device or parts or accessories. The USB Charger related products has at least one USB Charger can supply desire output-current select from range 1.0 A to 12 A and 3.5 VDC to 8.5 VDC and input power source range select from range 110 VAC to 250 VAC, and may incorporate with any combination of select device(s) from USB charger, Outlets(s), Sensor, Motion Sensor, Remote control time, LEDs, light, power fail, smell, audio, video device or other electric or electronic devices to form at least one or more than one function products. | 10-30-2014 |
20140320065 | EFFICIENT BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A battery management system that monitors and controls the charging and discharging of a battery pack in the most versatile way at the block level with little dissipative loss but fast balancing is disclosed. The system has capability of using blocks of cells using different chemistry in the same battery pack. Such versatility makes it very useful for usage with erratic grid conditions, solar, wind and other natural energy sources for charging the battery. | 10-30-2014 |
20140320066 | ELECTRICAL CHARGER FOR CHARGING ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A charger for charging an electronic device includes a main body, a latching mechanism, and a number of connecting pins. The main body defines a receiving groove for receiving a part of the electronic device. An opening is defined in a bottom wall of the receiving groove. A receiving slot is defined in one of two opposite major sidewalls of the receiving groove. The latching mechanism is pivotally connected to the main body. The latching mechanism includes an abutting portion received in the opening, and a fastening portion extending upwardly from the abutting portion. A post protrudes from a top face of the abutting portion. The connecting pins are disposed at the fastening portion. The electronic device includes a number of connecting pins for electrically contacting the connecting pins of the charger, and an external protrusion for abutting against the post of the charger. | 10-30-2014 |
20140320067 | MATRIX CHARGER APPARATUS AND CHARGING METHOD - A charger apparatus and a charging method are provided for charging/discharging battery modules connected in series. The chargers of the charger apparatus are grouped at least into a first charger group and a second charger group. The first terminal of the first charger of the first charger group is coupled to the positive terminal of the i-th battery module of the battery modules, and the second terminal of the first charger is coupled to a first node between the j-th battery module and the k-th battery module of the battery modules, wherein j ranges between i and k. The first terminal of the second charger of the second charger group is coupled to a second node between the i-th battery module and the j-th battery module, and the second terminal of the second charger is coupled to the negative terminal of the k-th battery module. | 10-30-2014 |
20140320068 | BATTERY CHARGER, BATTERY CHARGING METHOD AND ELECTRONIC APPARTUS - According to one embodiment, a first switch outputs charging voltage and charging current for battery charge. A second switch is smaller than the first switch, and outputs voltage and current generated based on the control voltage from the regulator. A voltage detector detects output voltage of the first switch if the output voltage is or more than a predetermined value. A current detector detects output current of the second switch if the output current is or less than a predetermined value. A logic circuit determines whether charging is continued or stopped based on a logical operation performed on outputs from the voltage detector and the current detector. | 10-30-2014 |
20140320069 | CHARGER - A charger includes a main body and a keyboard module received in the main body. The main body includes a case, a printed circuit board and a fastening member received in the housing. The fastening member includes two fastening frames formed on two opposite sides of the housing. The keyboard module includes a supporting member, a keyboard assembly, and a flexible circuit board electrically connected with the printed circuit board. The keyboard assembly is disposed on the supporting member. Two opposite sides of one of the two fastening frames and the supporting member respectively define a guiding slot, and two opposite sides of another one of the two fastening frames and the supporting member respectively form a track. The two tracks are separately received in the corresponding guiding slots. The supporting member and the keyboard assembly can slide out from the housing along the tracks. | 10-30-2014 |
20140320070 | ELECTRIC STORAGE DEVICE PROTECTION APPARATUS, ELECTRIC STORAGE APPARATUS, STARTER BATTERY, AND METHOD OF PROTECTING ELECTRIC STORAGE DEVICE - An electric storage device protection apparatus includes switches arranged between an electric device and an electric storage device and connected in parallel to each other, a rectifier component connected in series to one of the switches between a pair of common connection points of the switches, and a controller. The controller is configured to make the switch connected to the rectifier component to be in the open state when determining that a voltage of the electric storage device is within a reference range, and make the switch that is connected to the rectifier component to be in the closed state and make another one of the switches to be in the open state when determining that a voltage of the electric storage device becomes outside the reference range due to a current flowing in a reverse direction of the rectifier component. | 10-30-2014 |
20140320071 | ELECTRICAL STORAGE DEVICE MONITORING CIRCUIT, CHARGING SYSTEM, AND INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - An electrical storage device monitoring circuit includes a 3-state buffer configured to switch between a high output state and a low output state based on a flag output delivered from a previous electrical storage device monitoring circuit at a front stage, and also configured to detect a disconnection between the current electrical storage device monitoring circuit and the previous electrical storage device monitoring circuit at the front stage; a detection circuit configured to monitor an electrical storage device to detect whether the electrical storage device is normal or abnormal; and an output circuit configured to deliver the flag output to a subsequent electrical storage device monitoring circuit at a next stage based on an input of the 3-state buffer and a detection result of the detection circuit. | 10-30-2014 |
20140320072 | TIME ADJUSTING CHARGE CIRCUIT - A charge circuit for charging a battery includes a converter and a timer. The converter converts alternating current (AC) of an AC power supply into direct current (DC) and outputs a DC voltage to the battery through a first resistor. The timer is used to set a period of time and stop charging the battery after the set period of time. | 10-30-2014 |
20140320073 | Current Sensing Circuit Disconnect Device and Method - A device and method are provided for saving power and electricity in a charging device including external power supplies and battery chargers having a primary circuit and a secondary circuit where a switch is located in the primary circuit and a current sensing device in the secondary circuit to sense when there is a drop in current in the secondary circuit or no current in the secondary circuit because the load such as a cell phone or tablet is charged and when this occurs the switch in the primary circuit is opened and the primary circuit no longer draws power from the source of power until the switch in the primary circuit is closed by either a user activating a switch to reenergize the charging device, where the switch may be powered by an on-board battery to close the primary circuit, or where a control circuit is activated by a program in the load or device to be charged, such that the charging device will cycle on and off according to an external app program residing on the device to be charged or some other device not attached to the controller. | 10-30-2014 |
20140327387 | Caddy Charger - A Charging Caddy (Caddy) comprises of a charging base and various interchangeable multi-use apparatus (IMA) which individually attach to a Caddy base. The Caddy's various IMAs complement the setting and decor of the Caddy's location. The base is powered by a wall outlet and a rechargeable battery providing the option of simultaneously charging multiple tablets and communication devices (TCD). The rechargeable battery further extends the versatility of the Caddy when a power outlet is not readily available. TCDs such as iPod, iPad, various tablets, laptops, cell phones, or other peripheral devices can be charged using one or more: dedicated or non-dedicated USB ports, cigarette lighter ports, 120 v plugs, or TCD cradles. The non-dedicated USB ports allow for the devices to communicate using networking protocols. The interchangeable multi-use apparatus and charging base create a unique embodiment allowing the components to be used separately, simultaneously, or in tandem with charging TCDs. | 11-06-2014 |
20140327388 | BATTERY CONDITIONING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a battery conditioning apparatus for conditioning a battery. The apparatus includes a pulse generator circuit for generating pulses to be applied to the battery. A loading circuit is provided for loading the battery. The apparatus also includes a controller for controlling the pulse generator circuit and loading circuit to concurrently apply the pulses to and load the battery. | 11-06-2014 |
20140327389 | Contact Assembly of a Robotic Garden Tool Charging Device - A contact assembly of a robotic garden tool charging device | 11-06-2014 |
20140333251 | EXTERNAL BATTERY - An external battery includes an input end, an output end, a bare cell between the input end and the output end, a charging unit configured to deliver power from a charger to the bare cell via the input end, a first switch between the charging unit and the input end, a DC-DC converter configured to convert an output voltage from the bare cell into a converted voltage of a magnitude that is different from that of the output voltage, and configured to deliver the converted voltage to the output end, a second switch between the bare cell and the DC-DC converter, and a main controller unit (MCU) configured to sense at least one of overcharging, over-discharging, or an over-discharge current of the bare cell using the output voltage or an output current from the bare cell, and configured to control the first switch and the second switch. | 11-13-2014 |
20140340023 | HYBRID BATTERY BALANCING SYSTEM - A hybrid battery balancing system coupled to a battery pack protection system having a main control processor is provided. The battery balancing system includes a plurality of bypassing equalizers within a cell-voltage and temperature detecting module, the bypassing equalizers read cell voltage and temperature information from the cell-voltage and temperature detecting module, and upload the cell voltage and temperature information to the main control processor, which returns a balance instruction to control a bypass current for facilitating a passive control. The hybrid battery balancing system further includes a plurality of independent battery chargers coupled to the cell-voltage and temperature detecting module, and a battery pack with a plurality of battery cells and connected between the battery charger and the cell-voltage and temperature detecting module in a cascaded fashion. The multiple independent battery chargers are coupled with the bypassing equalizers to enhance the equivalent balancing capacity of bypassing equalizers. | 11-20-2014 |
20140340024 | DYNAMIC BOOST BATTERY CHARGERS - There is disclosed a dynamic boost charging system having a monitoring component configured to measure total DC current and/or battery current and a reporting component configured to transmit output data of the total DC current and/or battery current measured. A battery charger control system in operable connection with the monitoring component receives the data of the total DC current and/or battery current measured by the monitoring component, and is configured to: obtain an initial time and/or charge measurement; determine a time and/or charge to complete a recharge cycle based on the time and/or charge measurement; selectively use at least two preset DC output voltage settings, one of the at least two preset DC voltage settings being a float voltage, and another of the at least two preset DC voltage settings being a boost voltage; and maintain the boost voltage until the time has passed the charge has been provided. | 11-20-2014 |
20140340025 | CHARGING APPARATUS - A charging apparatus is provided for charging a rechargeable battery for a power tool. The charging apparatus comprises a housing ( | 11-20-2014 |
20140340026 | INPUT-OUTPUT CIRCUIT - A power supply detection circuit detects power feeding to a VBUS terminal from the outside. A charger detection circuit detects the kind of charger by monitoring voltages of a DP terminal and a DM terminal. A control unit adjusts timing and instructs the charger detection circuit to start a charger kind detection process after a notification of detection of power feeding is received from the power supply detection circuit. | 11-20-2014 |
20140347001 | MASTER-SLAVE MULTI-PHASE CHARGING - A multi-phase charging circuit comprises a device that can be configured for master mode operation or slave mode operation. In master mode operation, the device generates a control signal and a clock signal to control operation of a switching circuit for generating charging current. In slave mode operation, the device receives externally generated control and clock signals to control operation of its switching circuit. | 11-27-2014 |
20140347002 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a charging socket, a protection circuit, and a battery. The charging socket includes a charging pin. The charging pin is detachably connected to a charging plug of a power supply device, receives power from the power supply device, and transmits the power to the battery. The protection circuit is connected between the battery and the charging socket, and controls whether the battery is electrically connected to the charging pin. During a process of disconnecting the charging socket from the charging plug, the protection circuit disconnects the battery from the charging pin before the charging pin is disconnected from the charging plug. | 11-27-2014 |
20140347003 | MASTER-SLAVE MULTI-PHASE CHARGING - A battery charging circuit comprises two or more charging circuits, each capable of charging a battery. The charging outputs of the charging circuits are connected together and can be connected to a battery to provide fast charging of the battery. The charging circuits can be configured so that they do not adversely interfere with each other during battery charging. | 11-27-2014 |
20140347004 | CHARGING CONTROL CIRCUIT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH THE SAME - A control circuit of minimal size for quickly charging a large-capacity battery of an electronic device is connected between a charging port and the battery. The charging control unit includes a charging control chip, a first resistor, and a current adjusting unit. The charging control chip provides a predefined voltage to charge the battery. The current adjusting unit includes a second resistor and a switching unit connected between the charging control chip and the battery, in parallel with the first resistor. The switching unit detects whether the electronic device is on or off. If the electronic device is on, the switching unit turns off to disconnect the second resistor from the battery. If the electronic device is off, the switching unit turns on to connect the second resistor to the battery. An electronic device including the charging control circuit is also provided. | 11-27-2014 |
20140347005 | POWER ADAPTER,CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF AND NOTEBOOK COMPUTER - The present invention discloses a power adapter, a controlling method thereof and a notebook computer including the power adapter. The power adapter includes a first DC-DC converter and a device charging circuit. The first DC-DC converter has an input terminal and an output terminal. The output terminal of the first DC-DC converter is connected to a first external port. The device charging circuit includes an energy storage unit and at least one second DC-DC converter. An output terminal of each of the at least one second DC-DC converter is connected to at least one second external port. The energy storage unit is connected to the output terminal of the first DC-DC converter so as to receive power therefrom or output power to the first external port, and the at least one second DC-DC converter is connected to the energy storage unit so as to receive power therefrom. | 11-27-2014 |
20140354213 | INTELLIGENT INDEPENDENT BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - According to an embodiment of the disclosure, a method for monitoring a battery pack is provided. The battery pack includes a plurality of modules and a pack controller, and each module includes a corresponding module controller. For each module, the method includes measuring a module current and measuring a module voltage. The measured module current and the measured module voltage are compared to state of health (SOH) data in at least one dynamic look-up table. A state of charge for the module is determined based on the comparison of the measured module current and the measured module voltage to the SOH data in the dynamic look-up table. For a particular embodiment, the dynamic look-up table is initially configured based on a type of battery chemistry for the battery pack, and after each charge cycle for the module, the dynamic look-up table is updated based on empirical data for the module. | 12-04-2014 |
20140354214 | DETECTION AND MANAGEMENT OF PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN SECURE COMPARTMENTS OF CHARGING STATIONS - The disclosed embodiments provide a charging station for portable electronic devices. Upon initiating a transaction associated with charging of the portable electronic device by the charging station, the charging station attempts to detect a presence of the portable electronic device in a secure compartment of the charging station, wherein power is supplied to the portable electronic device within the secure compartment. If the presence of the portable electronic device in the secure compartment is detected, the charging station secures a door of the secure compartment. If the presence of the portable electronic device in the secure compartment is not detected, the charging station queries a user of the portable electronic device for input related to a lack of detection of the presence and processes the transaction based on the input. | 12-04-2014 |
20140354215 | CHARGING CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING CHARGING POWER SUPPLY FROM REVERSELY CONNECTING - The invention discloses a charging circuit and a method for preventing charging power supply from reversely connecting in an electronic cigarette or electronic cigarette case. The charging circuit comprises a direct current input terminal, an unit for preventing charging power supply from reversely connecting, a charge management unit and a rechargeable battery. The unit is electrically connected to the direct current input terminal; the charge management unit is electrically connected to the unit and the rechargeable battery. The charging circuit and method according to these embodiments of the invention can effectively avoid the risk caused by the reverse connection of the charging power supply for the electronic cigarette or the electronic cigarette case; it also has the advantages such as low voltage drop and low power consumption. | 12-04-2014 |
20140354216 | CABLE POSITIONING DEVICE AND CHARGER USING SAME - A cable positioning device and a charger using the cable positioning device is disclosed to include a cable positioning device mounted in a mounting structure inside the charger to secure a cable. The cable positioning device includes a polygonal column that can be forced by an external pressure to deform non-elastically and to further tightly fit the cable, having at least one surface thereof abutted against an inner wall of the mounting structure in the axial direction of the cable to prevent displacement of the cable positioning device and the internal electric wires of the cable due to accidental twisting of the external part of the cable, improving the cable installation efficiency. | 12-04-2014 |
20140354217 | MICRO PLUG AND MODIFIED STANDARD MICRO RECEPTACLE - The present patent application inter alia relates to a micro plug and a modified standard micro receptacle. The modified standard micro receptacle comprises a housing, at least two contact terminals attached to a surface of a bar of the housing, a shield attached to the housing and at least partially laterally enclosing the at least two contact terminals and the bar of the housing, and at least one projection configured to be received in a recess of a corresponding micro plug when the micro plug is correctly inserted into the modified standard micro receptacle. Therein, the at least one projection is further configured to hinder an insertion of a standard micro plug into the modified standard micro receptacle. | 12-04-2014 |
20140354218 | MAGNETIC MOUNTING SOLUTION FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH INTEGRATED CONDUCTIVE CHARGING OF THE DEVICE - A magnetic mounting system is configured to charge a personal electronic device with integrated conductive charging of the personal electronic device. The system includes a case, configured to connect to the personal electronic device. The case is attached to a printed circuit board, wiring and a plurality of metal plates. A housing is arranged proximate the casing. The housing further comprises a plurality of magnets and a plurality of pins. Aligning the plurality of magnets with the plurality of pins detachably couples the case to the housing. Aligning the plurality of pins and the printed circuit board provides electricity from the plurality of pins to the printed circuit board when the case is attached to the housing to charge the personal electronic device in the case. | 12-04-2014 |
20140361729 | Devices, Systems and Methods for Mining Equipment - A charging device adapter includes an adapter receptacle that is positioned proximate a charging device. The charging device is configured to charge a rechargeable device and includes multiple charger output plugs that are conductively coupled to the charger. The adapter receptacle is configured to receive one of the charger output plugs when the rechargeable device includes a quantity of charging receptacles that is less than a quantity of the charger output plugs. | 12-11-2014 |
20140361730 | BI-DIRECTIONAL SWITCHING REGULATOR AND CONTROL CIRCUIT THEREOF - The present invention discloses a bi-directional switching regulator and a control circuit of the bi-directional switching regulator. The bi-directional switching regulator includes a single power stage, an operation circuit, a power path management circuit and a power path controller. The power path management circuit includes a first power path switch and a second power path switch to be coupled to at least two batteries respectively, so that at least two batteries can be charged by the output voltage supplied by the single power stage. | 12-11-2014 |
20140361731 | VEHICLE-MOUNTED CHARGING DEVICE - A vehicle-mounted charging device includes a charging main body, an external module, an electric wire, and a lighting module. The charging main body includes a circuit board in a first shell, a power plug, and a first shell. A power socket of a vehicle connects to the circuit board. The external module includes a charging plug and a second shell. The charging plug is arranged in the second shell. The charging plug connects to a charging socket of an electronic device to recharge a battery of the electronic device. The electric wire is configured to electrically connect to the charging main body, the external module, and the lighting module to visually indicate the state of charge of the battery of the electronic device. | 12-11-2014 |
20140361732 | STORAGE BATTERY CONTROL DEVICE, STORAGE BATTERY CONTROL METHOD, PROGRAM, POWER STORAGE SYSTEM AND POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A storage battery control device includes a storage battery control method, a program, a power storage system and a power supply system which can fulfill better performance with a configuration where a plurality of storage batteries are connected. A storage battery to be charged is determined based on the states of charge and the numbers of times of charge/discharge obtained from the plurality of storage batteries referring to a charge order table to which an order to charge storage batteries is set according to states of charge and numbers of times of charge and discharge of storage batteries to be charged with power. The order to charge the storage batteries is preferentially set to a row of cells whose numbers of times of charge and discharge are small and is preferentially set to cells of each row whose states of charge are low in the charge order table. | 12-11-2014 |
20140361733 | Charger and Charging System - A charger and a charging system are provided. The charger includes: a rectifier, a transformer, a first diode, a capacitor, a voltage sampling feedback unit, a pulse width modulation (PWM) controller, a battery voltage feedback unit and a semiconductor switching component, where the battery voltage feedback unit is added in the charger to detect battery voltage of a terminal, and the detected battery voltage of the terminal is fed back to a voltage sampling feedback unit inside the charger, so that the voltage sampling feedback unit can adjust an output voltage of the charger in real time according to an actual battery voltage of the terminal, and therefore, the output voltage of the charger gradually rises along with an increase of the battery voltage of the terminal, thereby effectively reducing energy consumption of the charger and achieving a purpose of energy saving. | 12-11-2014 |
20140368157 | ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM FOR FOOT-POWERED DEVICES - An energy generation and storage system includes an energy generation device within a component of a shoe. The system also includes an energy storage device having an attachment structure configured to removably secure the energy storage device to the shoe or the shoe's wearer and electrically connect to the energy generation device via a power cord. | 12-18-2014 |
20140368158 | HYBRID BATTERY SYSTEM - A rechargeable, hybrid battery system incorporates a high power battery component and a high energy density battery component. The voltage of the high energy density battery varies as a function of its state of charge, but remains greater than the voltage of the high power battery throughout the operating range of the battery system. | 12-18-2014 |
20140368159 | Mobile terminal and device and method for Charging same - A mobile terminal, and a device and method for charging the same are provided. A power input of a Voltage Bus (VBUS) of a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface in the mobile terminal is connected to a switch capable of switching off and switching on the power input of the VBUS. During charging, the mobile terminal controls the switch to control an input current to generate a specific current waveform; and a charging device is internally provided with a circuit for detecting the specific current waveform. If the circuit detects the specific current waveform generated by the mobile terminal, an output voltage of the charging device is increased to charge the mobile terminal. The charging device increases the charging power of the USB interface. | 12-18-2014 |
20140368160 | Vehicle Electric System, Device for Controlling a Vehicle Electric System, and Vehicle with a Device - A vehicle electric system for a vehicle may include a first vehicle electric system branch having a first energy store and a first dynamic electric load, a second vehicle electric system branch having a second sensitive electric load, and a first controllable switching device arranged between the first and second vehicle electric system branches and designed to assume (a) a first switch state in which a current is conducted unidirectionally from the first vehicle electric system branch to the second vehicle electric system branch only in a first current flow direction or (b) a second switch state in which a current is conducted bidirectionally between the second vehicle electric system branch and the first vehicle electric system branch both in the first current flow direction as well as in a second current flow direction. | 12-18-2014 |
20140375248 | CHARGING STAND - An apparatus includes a main body having an opening and a movable member configured to hold a plug capable of transmitting an electrical current to an external device. At least one of the movable member and the plug include a magnet. The movable member and the plug are arranged such that at least one connector of the plug extends beyond a plane parallel to the opening when the movable member is in a first state, the first state corresponding to a magnetic force between a ferromagnetic material and the magnet above a predetermined magnitude. The movable member transitions from the first state to a second state when the magnetic force is below the predetermined magnitude. When the movable member is in the second state, the at least one connector of the plug remains below the plane parallel to the opening. | 12-25-2014 |
20140375249 | USB CHARGER WITH ELECTRIC POWER DISPLAY AND A METHOD FOR ELECTRIC POWER DISPLAY - The invention discloses an USB charger with electric power display of battery being charged and a method for electric power display of battery being charged in an electronic cigarette. The USB charger includes an USB interface, a battery unit and a charging control unit, and further includes an electric power display unit. The charging control unit, being separately connected to the USB interface, the battery unit and the electric power display unit, controls an external power supply charging a battery in the battery unit through the USB interface, tests voltage of the battery being charged directly or indirectly, and further controls the electric power display unit to show updated electric power of the battery being charged in real time to user who can know current charging state of the battery. | 12-25-2014 |
20140375250 | CHARGING APPARATUS - A charging apparatus is provided, and relatively high charging efficiency is still maintained when a charging current changes. The charging apparatus includes: a voltage regulator; a charging power tube, where a source electrode of the charging power tube is connected to an output end of the voltage regulator and a drain electrode of the charging power tube is connected to a positive electrode of a battery, and the charging power tube is configured to generate a charging current; a charging controller, where an output end of the charging controller is connected to a gate electrode of the charging power tube, and the charging controller is configured to control the charging power tube to adjust the charging current; and a reference voltage module, configured to obtain the charging current and a battery voltage and output a reference voltage. | 12-25-2014 |
20140375251 | POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE USED FOR POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - A power transmission device wirelessly transmits power to a power receiving device rectifying a voltage received and supplying the voltage to a load circuit. The power transmission device includes a power transmitter that makes capacitance or electromagnetic coupling to the power receiver and transmits electric power to the power receiver, a power supply unit that generates electric power to be transmitted to the power receiving device and supplies the electric power to the power transmitter, a load impedance detector that detects a load impedance of the power receiving device based on an electric signal detected in the power transmission device, and a controller that controls the electric power to be generated by the power supply unit such that an output voltage of the rectifying circuit of the power receiving device is equal to or lower than a predetermined voltage based on a detection result of the load impedance detector. | 12-25-2014 |
20140375252 | BATTERY HARVESTER - A universal battery harvester which harvests energy from a plurality of different batteries and stores the harvested energy in an onboard storage battery under control of a microprocessor. | 12-25-2014 |
20150008867 | CHARGE PUMP BATTERY CHARGING - Charge pump battery charging is disclosed. Charge pump battery charging can include accumulating charge on a charge storage device. The accumulated charge can be selectively discharged to facilitate recharging a battery. The discharge current can generally be at a higher average current than the charging current. The selective discharge can be based on a determined a discharge time, a determined duty cycle, or monitoring of the accumulated charge on the charge storage device. Control values related to the selective discharge can be updated from remotely located devices. Charge pump battery charging can provide for high current pulsed charging of NiMH battery cells at a low input current. | 01-08-2015 |
20150008868 | Cell Hotel - This invention is directed at utility and process. In today's overcrowded classrooms, there is an urgent need to reduce all unnecessary distractions. A large number of students carry a cell phone to school each day. Some, not all, of these devices, may also get the internet. Many teachers believe, and research has demonstrated, that the cell phone can cause major distractions during instruction. In large classes, where complete supervision is difficult, students may be free to surf the net, take photos of tests, and disturb students in other classes by texting. Schools have not found a solution to this problem. Parents support their children having a cell phone at school. School violence and other emergencies have raised parental concern and a need for instant contact with their children. Misuse of phones during class has lead to draconian measures which anger the students and their parents. Administrative time is now consumed by the issue of cell phone misuse in the classroom. | 01-08-2015 |
20150008869 | Charging System Having Circuit for Delaying Power Supply - Provided is a charging system having a circuit for delaying power supply, and more particularly, a charging system having a circuit for delaying power supply installed on a side of a power supply apparatus, wherein the circuit for delaying power supply prevents a spark from being generated when an electronic device and the power supply apparatus are connected to each other. | 01-08-2015 |
20150008870 | STANDBY BATTERY PRODUCT AND STACKABLE CHARGING SYSTEM THEREOF - An electrical charging system includes a charging socket and a standby battery product. The charging socket has a socket casing, and a power input interface on the socket casing and electrically connected to a first conductive contact that extends above the socket casing. The standby battery product has a battery casing with a battery housed inside the battery casing, the battery casing further including a conductive pin and a second conductive contact, with the conductive pin and second conductive contact electrically connected to the battery. When the battery casing is placed on top of the socket casing, the conductive pin is aligned with, and contacts, the first conductive contact, creating a charging path that is defined by the power input interface (which receives external power), the first conductive contact of the socket casing, the conductive pin of the battery casing, and the electricity storage unit of the battery product. | 01-08-2015 |
20150008871 | METHOD OF PREVENTING INVERSION OF OUTPUT CURRENT FLOW IN A VOLTAGE REGULATOR AND RELATED VOLTAGE REGULATOR - The reversal of the flow of output current in a voltage regulator is prevented by equipping the voltage regulator of a regulation transistor controlled by an analog voltage control, having its current terminals connected between the control terminal of the fifth transistor power of the regulator and the power supply line or the common ground node of the regulator. The regulation transistor is configured to provide an electrical path of conduction between the control terminal and the power supply line or the ground node and is controlled by an analog voltage control that varies in a continuous manner between a first level, suitable to extinguish the regulation transistor, and a second level suitable for biasing it in an operating condition of deep conduction, as the difference between the supply voltage and the regulated output voltage approaching an offset voltage. | 01-08-2015 |
20150008872 | Autonomous Power Supply System - An autonomous power supply system includes a generation control circuit which controls power generation efficiency of a power generation element, a group of storage elements for charging electric power generated by the power generation element, and a charging control circuit which controls a charging operation and a discharging operation of the storage element group. The storage element group includes a primary storage element for supplying electric power to the generation control circuit and the charging control circuit, and secondary storage elements for supplying electric power to a loading device. The electric power generated by the power generation element charges the primary storage element preferentially, and the secondary storage elements subsequent to the primary storage element. A capacity value of the primary storage element is set to be smaller than a capacity value of the secondary storage elements. | 01-08-2015 |
20150008873 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING LOCK - Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods for a charging system with a charging lock to couple a charging converter and a charging handle. In embodiments, the charging converter may also be coupled to a charging port of an electric vehicle. The charging lock may secure the charging converter and the charging handle while the charging converter is within the charging port charging the electric vehicle. | 01-08-2015 |
20150008874 | Hierarchical System for Controlling a Battery of Electrical Energy Storage Devices - The solution relates to the field of electrical engineering and can be used for producing high-voltage batteries of electrical energy storage devices for transport and power engineering requirements. What is proposed is: a hierarchial three-level system for controlling a battery of electrical energy storage devices, in which a lower control level is completely integrated with each storage device and comprises a transformer balancing circuit which makes it possible in a controlled manner to transmit energy from any storage device and back again into a DC main storage circuit which is open for the battery and thereby to selectively redistribute the energy between the storage devices independently of the location of said storage devices under the control of control units for all three levels, wherein a control unit for controlling a module of storage devices in the medium control level additionally solves the problem of thermal regulation of the battery, and a unit for controlling the battery in the upper control level solves the problems of the storage of statistical data and performing the functions of an electronic archive of events, expert analysis for diagnostics of battery cells, evaluation of residual service life and optimization of the charge from an on-board charger depending on the status of the storage devices and external conditions, as well as ensuring tolerance to the type of electrical energy storage devices. | 01-08-2015 |
20150015184 | USB CHARGING CIRCUIT - A USB charging circuit includes a mating hub module including a USB input port for the connection of an external computer and a USB main hub control circuit electrically connected to the USB input port, a power supply module including a power supply device and a synchronization/charge mode switching circuit for detecting the power signal output of the USB input port and outputting a corresponding mode judgment signal, and one or multiple output control units each including a USB charging control circuit electrically connected to the USB main hub control circuit, the power supply device and the synchronization/charge mode switching circuit to receive the outputted data signal, power supply and mode judgment signal and a USB output port for receiving the outputted data signal and power supply from the USB charging control circuit so that connected portable electronic devices can be charged or receive data synchronously. | 01-15-2015 |
20150015185 | Cut-off Structure of a Charger - A cut-off structure of a charger contains a power supply unit and a cutting-off set. The power supply unit includes a voltage converting portion, a connector member, and an extension cord connecting with the voltage converting portion and the connector member. The voltage converting portion has a transforming coil for transforming mains electricity into a charging voltage. The cutting-off set includes a controlling head, a control switch, and a control wire coupling with the controlling head and the control switch. The control switch is fixed on the connector member, and the voltage converting portion is disposed on the controlling head. After removing the connector member, the mains electricity cannot conduct to the power supply unit via the controlling head. After the connector member is inserted to an electronic device, the control switch is triggered so that the relay circuit conducts with a mains power cable. | 01-15-2015 |
20150015186 | USB CHARGER FOR ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES - A USB charger for electronic cigarettes, comprising a USB interface configured for connecting with a power supply and a load end configured for connecting with a load, wherein, the USB charger for electronic cigarettes further comprises a voltage comparison unit, a benchmark circuit, a sampling circuit, a current detecting element, a state indicating unit, and a low voltage difference linear regulator connected between the USB interface and the load end; the benchmark circuit is connected between an input end of the low voltage difference linear regulator and an input end of the voltage comparison unit; and the state indicating unit is connected with an output end of the voltage comparison unit; the USB charger for electronic cigarettes of the present invention achieves advantages effects of being safer and improving users' experiences. | 01-15-2015 |
20150015187 | CONTROL CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE BOX - A control circuit and method for use with an electronic cigarette box, the control circuit includes a charge management module, an inner battery, a control module, a voltage booster, a batter voltage detective module, a load detective module and an indicative module. According to received signals form the battery voltage detective module, the load detective module and the charge management module, the control module control the voltage booster adjusting a charge voltage supplied from the inner battery and outputting a voltage to charge a charge load, and the control module further control the indicative module displaying a charge state. The control circuit provides indications of various operation states or breakdown states, various charge interfaces, functions of detecting load and protection for inner battery and circuits. | 01-15-2015 |
20150015188 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND POWER RECEIVING FACILITY - A power supply system includes: a vehicle; a power cable; and a distribution board configured to be capable of exchanging electric power with an electric power system and the power cable. The distribution board includes: an operation unit operated by a user to select one of a first mode in which the electric power system and the vehicle are interconnected with each other and a second mode in which the electric power system is disconnected from the vehicle and electric power is exchanged between the vehicle and a house; and a switching circuit that switches a source of supply for a receptacle, to which an electrical load is connected, between the electric power system and the power cable and switches the communication line, in accordance with the operation on the operation unit. | 01-15-2015 |
20150015189 | PORTABLE POWER SOURCE PROVIDING SUPPORT BY NOTCH - A portable power source includes a housing and a support member. The housing has a power supply module. The support member includes a main body detachably mounted in the housing and the housing has the appearance of being notched when the support member is inserted therein. A notch is defined on the main body to provide support for the electronic device for viewing or other purposes. | 01-15-2015 |
20150015190 | ELECTRICAL LOAD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A load management system provides an interface between a power input and several switched power outputs and un-switched power outputs. A controller groups the switched power outputs into one or more load groups based on a switched current limit determined for the system and the measured currents of the electrical loads. The load groups are defined so that the sum of electrical load currents in each load group does not exceed the switched current limit. The controller also activates one or more switches to apply electrical power to the load groups according to a power sequence. A method for distributing electrical power to electrical loads using load groups is also provided. | 01-15-2015 |
20150015191 | CHARGER FOR BLOCKING STANDBY POWER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME - The present invention discloses a charger ( | 01-15-2015 |
20150022141 | 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. | 01-22-2015 |
20150028798 | HIGH EFFICIENCY MAGNETIC LINK FOR IMPLANTABLE DEVICES - Systems and devices for a high-efficiency magnetic link for implantable devices are disclosed herein. These devices can include a charging coil located in the implantable device and a charging coil located in a charge head of a charger. The charging coils can each include an elongate core and wire windings wrapped around a longitudinal axis of the elongate core. The charging coil of the charge head can be attached to a rotatable mount, which can be used to align the longitudinal axis of the charging coil of the charge head with longitudinal axis of the implantable device such that the axes of the charging coils are parallel. | 01-29-2015 |
20150035474 | INTEGRATION OF WIRELESS CHARGING UNIT IN A WIRELESS DEVICE - Described herein are techniques related to one or more systems, apparatuses, methods, etc. for implementing a wireless charging and a wireless connectivity in a device. | 02-05-2015 |
20150035475 | Systems and Methods for Identifying and Monitoring a Battery Charger - A charger includes a first terminal, a second terminal and a third terminal. The first terminal and the second terminal are configured for providing an output power to a battery module. The charger also includes a signal generation unit configured for generating an identity signal which indicates an identity of the charger. The charger is configured for outputting the identity signal to the battery module via the third terminal. | 02-05-2015 |
20150035476 | MULTIPORT USB CHARGER - A universal serial bus charging device for charging connected electronic devices is presented. The universal serial bus includes a microprocessor and a power supply configured to output a total charging current. The universal serial bus charging device further includes a plurality of low voltage ports in communication with the microprocessor and electrically coupled to the power supply. Each of the plurality of low voltage ports are capable of connecting with the electronic devices and providing the electronic devices a device charging current. The microprocessor is configured to enumerate the connected electronic devices and communicate to each of the enumerated electronic devices the device charging current available through its respective low voltage port connection. The available device charging current for each enumerated electronic device is determined by the microprocessor as a function of a total charging current and the enumerated electronic devices. | 02-05-2015 |
20150035477 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF FAST BATTERY CHARGING WITH UNIVERSAL HIGH POWER INPUT SOURCE - Methods, electronic devices and USB charger apparatus are presented for fast USB charging, in which a high voltage master of the device detects a connected high voltage charger and selectively connects a current circuit to source or sink a current to or from one USB cable data signal conductor while providing a non-zero voltage to the other USB cable data signal conductor to configure the charger apparatus to provide charging power at a particular high voltage level above a nominal voltage level. | 02-05-2015 |
20150035478 | CHARGING-PORT CONTROL DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A charging-port control device for an electric vehicle includes a charging port engaged with a charging connector, a locking mechanism configured to limit release of an engagement state between the charging connector and the charging port, and a lock state control unit configured to control the locking mechanism to a lock state or an unlock state. The lock state control unit includes a first mode for controlling the locking mechanism to the lock state only when a charge request is being outputted from a vehicle side and a third mode for maintaining a full-time unlock state. | 02-05-2015 |
20150035479 | BATTERY CHARGER - A portable battery charger for charging a portable battery. The battery charger has a body defined by an outer surface, a top surface, and a bottom surface. The outer and bottom surfaces are shaped and sized to be insertable into a receptacle. The charger also has a battery-charging slot extending into the body from the top surface for receiving and charging the battery, and a power input for transferring electrical power to the body. The charger also has an energy storage housed within the body and in electrical communication with the battery-charging slot and the power input, for storing and transferring the electrical power. | 02-05-2015 |
20150035480 | POWER RECEIVING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POWER RECEIVING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A power receiving apparatus receives power wirelessly transmitted by a power transmission apparatus, and stores the received power. The power receiving apparatus includes a communication unit configured to transmit and receive a control signal in a wireless power transmission system. The power receiving apparatus switches a supply source of power to the communication unit when a power storage capacity is less than a threshold value. | 02-05-2015 |
20150048782 | Electric Power Supply Adapter Device for Club Car Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles - An electric power supply adapter device that plugs into an IQ port of an electric golf car or electric utility vehicle used to power an electronic apparatus. The main components consist of input electric connectors positioned in the housing and adapted to fit an IQ port of an electric golf car or electric utility vehicle, a DC converter module to convert input power from the IQ port of an electric golf car or electric utility vehicle into the required DC output power, and an output electric connector adapted to receive an electronic apparatus and to transmit the DC output power from the DC converter module to the electronic apparatus. | 02-19-2015 |
20150048783 | Li/Metal Battery with Shape Change Control - An electrochemical battery system in one embodiment includes a first electrochemical cell including an anode with a form of lithium, a first plurality of pressure sensors positioned and configured to sense localized variations in pressure along the anode, a memory in which command instructions are stored, and a processor configured to execute the command instructions to (i) identify an indication of a variation in localized pressure along the anode, and (ii) selectively control the first electrochemical cell based upon the identified indication. | 02-19-2015 |
20150048784 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHARGING BATTERIES - An apparatus, system, and method for charging batteries is provided. The apparatus comprises a monitoring unit configured for coupling to a battery and power source. The monitoring unit configured to acquire a control value indicative of a parameter, and to control the charging of the battery responsive thereto. The system comprises a plurality of battery chargers configured for coupling with respective batteries and a common power source. Each charger configured to obtain information relating to a parameter, to communicate the information to the other chargers, to acquire a control value from the information obtained thereby or received from another charger, and to control the charging of the associated battery based on the acquired control value. The method comprises providing a monitoring unit coupled to a battery and power source, acquiring a control value indicative of a parameter, and controlling the charging of the battery responsive to the control value. | 02-19-2015 |
20150048785 | METHODS OF EXTENDING THE LIFE OF BATTERY - Methods for extending the life of a battery output regulated voltages from output terminals configured to interface with input terminals of battery powered devices. A method includes receiving a battery electrical power output from the battery. The voltage output by the battery decreases from a battery first output voltage to a battery second output voltage during use of the battery. The electrical power output is used to drive a converter that outputs a converter electrical power having a converter output voltage greater than the battery second output voltage. The converter electrical power is output from output terminals configured to interface with input terminals of a battery powered device. The converter is configured and supported relative to the battery to interface with one or more output terminals of the battery. | 02-19-2015 |
20150054448 | VEHICULAR CHARGER - A vehicular charger is provided with a main casing body and a secondary casing body; a chargeable source part inside the main casing body; a circuit board electrically connected to the chargeable source part; an interface on the circuit board; an illumination assembly inside the secondary casing body and charged by the chargeable source part; a switch for controlling the ON/OFF of the illumination assembly on the circuit board; a magnet is mounted on the secondary casing body. The vehicular charger is useful, for example, in the home, office, and during travel, in which a buckle can be used to carry the charger, an LED light can be used to illuminate, and the interface can be used for charging or interfacing the charger with other electronic devices. | 02-26-2015 |
20150054449 | CHARGING DEVICE FOR STORAGE BATTERY, AND CHARGING METHOD FOR STORAGE BATTERY - A charging device for a storage battery includes: a charging power source for supplying electric power to a storage battery; a charging electric power detecting device adapted to detect electric power charged to the storage battery; a full charge determining device adapted to make a full charge determination based on a detected value of the charging electric power detecting device; and a charging controlling device adapted to conduct charging control by charging the storage battery until the full charge determination is made, stopping charging when the full charge determination is made, restarting charging after a prescribed time period elapses from the stop of charging, and continuing charging until the full charge determination is made again. The charging device further includes a temperature detecting device adapted to detect a temperature of the storage battery; and a stop time setting device adapted to set a stop time based on at least the temperature of the storage battery at the full charge determination. The stop time setting device sets the stop time to be longer as the detected temperature of the temperature detecting device becomes lower. | 02-26-2015 |
20150061571 | STORING AND CHARGING APPARATUS - A storing and charging apparatus includes a housing including two storage racks mounted in an accommodation chamber therein and respectively defining a plurality of vertically spaced storage compartments for storing mobile electronic devices, a partition panel set in between the two storage racks to hold a plurality of connection ports, two U-shaped sliding tracks disposed at two opposite lateral sides of the accommodation chamber and an access opening, a sliding door coupled to and movable along the U-shaped sliding tracks to close/open an access opening, and a power module mounted in a rear side in the accommodation chamber of the housing. | 03-05-2015 |
20150061572 | BATTERY PACK, APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING BATTERY - A battery pack includes a battery coupled between a first terminal and a second terminal and a battery manager configured to sense a state of charge of the battery; a load circuit coupled between the first terminal and the second terminal and configured to receive discharge power from the battery; a power generator coupled between the first terminal and the second terminal and configured to supply charge power to the battery; and a controller configured to control the battery pack and the power generator and to force discharging of the battery to make the state of charge of the battery equal to a reference value when a signal to initiate self-discharging is received from a user. | 03-05-2015 |
20150061573 | POWER STORAGE SYSTEM, POWER STORAGE CONTROL DEVICE, AND POWER STORAGE CONTROL METHOD - There is provided a power storage system including at least two battery units mutually connected in parallel, the battery units each including at least one cell and at least one monitor device configured to monitor a charge state, at least one battery charger configured to supply charge current to each of the battery units, and at least one power storage control device configured to control a charge current value that is supplied to each of the battery units. The power storage control device is configured to decrease the charge current value in accordance with the charge state of each of the battery units. | 03-05-2015 |
20150061574 | CHARGER - A charger for charging a first device and a second device includes a current output unit, a switching unit, an identification unit, and a control unit. The identification unit identifies the first device and the second device, and outputs identification signals accordingly. The control unit is coupled to the current output unit, the switching unit, and the identification unit. The control unit controls the current output unit to output a first charging current or a second charging current according to the identification signals, and controls the switching unit to establish a first current path or a second current path between the current output unit and the first device according to the identification signals. | 03-05-2015 |
20150061575 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHARGING A BATTERY - An electronic device is provided that includes: a terminal unit including a first terminal and a second terminal; a driver configured to provide one of a first signal and a second signal to the first terminal, the first signal having a first current level and the second signal having a second current level; and a driving controller configured to cause the driver to detect, at the second terminal, a third signal having the same current level as the first signal, and cause the driver to provide the second signal to the first terminal in response to detecting the third signal. | 03-05-2015 |
20150069951 | Multimode Battery Charger - A multimode battery charger circuit supporting switch mode and linear mode charging operations. In various embodiments, the multimode battery charging circuit includes mode control circuitry, a linear gate driver, a pulse width modulation (PWM) control circuit, a programmable constant current control loop circuit, and a programmable constant voltage control loop circuit. In operation, the mode control circuitry receives a charge mode indication signal corresponding to a desired charge mode. Based on this signal, the mode control circuitry enables either the linear gate driver or PWM control circuit to provide control signals to output transistors coupled between an adapter power port and a battery pack, thereby supporting a plurality of charging modes. In some embodiments, one or more of the output transistors are formed on a common substrate with the multimode battery charger circuit. | 03-12-2015 |
20150069952 | CHARGER AND CHARGER CONTROLLING METHOD FOR A BATTERY ROD HAVING A SMALL BATTERY CAPACITY - A charger and a charger controlling method for a battery rod having a small battery capacity are provided, which are used to charge a battery rod comprising a charging management circuit, and the battery capacity C of the battery rod is less than 100 mAh. The method comprises: defining a preset constant charging current I based on the battery capacity C of the battery rod in order to charge the battery rod with a current of KC, wherein, the value of K is less than 1, and the value of I and the value of C conform to the following relationship: I=K*C; detecting a real-time charging current I | 03-12-2015 |
20150069953 | CHARGING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF BATTERY - A charging system and method of a battery are provided. The charging system includes a PFC (power factor correction) converter that converts alternating current input voltage into direct current input voltage and outputs the direct current voltage, and corrects a power factor. A DC-DC (direct current-direct current) converter varies the levels of direct current voltage output from the PFC converter and a battery is charged with the current output from the DC-DC converter. In addition, a controller is configured to adjust an output voltage of the PFC converter based on a charging voltage of the battery, which is varied by the charging and discharging of the battery. | 03-12-2015 |
20150069954 | Method and Apparatus for Battery Charging - The invention provides a method and apparatus for operating a battery. The method comprises the following steps. The battery undergoing a first series of charge/discharge cycles, wherein the battery charging profile of the first series of charge/discharge cycles has a first regulation voltage. Monitoring the overall charge input and overall charge output during the first series of charge/discharge cycles and calculating the charge factor of the first series of charge/discharge cycles. The battery undergoing a second series of charge/discharge cycles, wherein the battery charging profile of the second series of charge/discharge cycles has a second regulation voltage. The second regulation voltage being determined in dependence on the calculated charge factor of the first series of charge/discharge cycles. | 03-12-2015 |
20150069955 | SYMMETRIC-TYPE UPS POWER SYSTEM BASED ON A NINE-PHASE PHASE-SHIFTING AUTOTRANSFORMER - A symmetric-type UPS power system based on a nine-phase phase-shifting autotransformer includes a three-phase AC power input terminal, a three-phase AC power output terminal, a nine-phase phase-shift autotransformer, a synchronized control device for controlling output of a three-phase inverter, a power-frequency isolation transformer and three circuits of output devices; wherein the three-phase AC input terminal of the nine-phase phase-shifting autotransformer is connected to the three-phase AC power input terminal, each circuit of the output devices includes a zero-sequence suppression commutating inductor, a three-phase six-pulse rectifier, a three-phase inverter and a filter inductor which are connected with each other in sequence, each circuit of the zero-sequence suppression commutating inductor is connected to the three-phase AC output terminal of the phase-shifting autotransformer, each circuit of the filter inductor is connected to the input terminal of the power-frequency isolation transformer. | 03-12-2015 |
20150069956 | UNIVERSAL POWER ADAPTER - A charger circuit includes an interface connector that may be coupled to a power adapter that provides an input signal having an input voltage, and a buck-boost converter circuit that may be coupled to a battery having a charging voltage. At a given time, the buck-boost converter circuit operates in a mode in a group of modes based on a control signal, where the group of modes may include at least a buck mode and a boost mode. In particular, the charger circuit includes control logic that generates the control signal based on the charging voltage and a charging capability of the power adapter. Thus, if the charging voltage suitably exceeds the input voltage, the buck-boost converter circuit may operate in the boost mode. However, if the charging voltage is approximately less than or equal to the input voltage, the buck-boost converter circuit may operate in the buck mode. | 03-12-2015 |
20150069957 | RECONFIGURABLE COMPENSATOR WITH LARGE-SIGNAL STABILIZING NETWORK - During operation, the DC converter and a DC battery charger controller in a charger circuit transitions from a first error signal to a second error signal for use in charging a battery, wherein the first error signal and the second error signal, respectively, correspond to feedback sources in a plurality of feedback sources with a plurality of feedback sources. Then, the DC converter and a DC battery charger controller selects a gain and an impedance to ground of a damping circuit based on the selected second error signal, where the damping circuit applies the gain and the impedance to ground to the second error signal. Moreover, the DC converter and a DC battery charger controller selects one or more clamping voltages of a voltage-clamping circuit based on the selected second error signal, where the voltage-clamping circuit applies the one or more clamping voltages to an output from the damping circuit. | 03-12-2015 |
20150069958 | BATTERY CHARGER WITH BUCK-BOOST OPERATION - A charging circuit includes an interface connector that may be coupled to a power adapter that provides an input voltage, and a buck-boost charging circuit that receives the input voltage and may be coupled to and may provide an output signal to a battery having a charging voltage. For a given input voltage and a given charging voltage, the buck-boost charging circuit operates in one of a group of modes based on a control signal, where the group of modes comprises: a buck mode, a boost mode and a buck-boost mode. In particular, the charging circuit includes control logic that generates the control signal based on the charging voltage and the input voltage. Thus, the buck-boost charging circuit may operate over a continuous range of input voltages and charging voltages. | 03-12-2015 |
20150069959 | BATTERY CHARGER WITH AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE DETECTION - A battery charger is disclosed that is configured to be connected to an external battery by way of external battery cables. In accordance with an important aspect of the invention, the battery charger is configured with automatic voltage detection which automatically determines the nominal voltage of the battery connected to its battery charger terminals and charges the battery as a function of the detected nominal voltage irrespective of the nominal voltage selected by a user. Various safeguards are built into the battery charger to avoid overcharging a battery. For battery chargers with user-selectable nominal battery voltage charging modes, battery charger is configured to over-ride a user-selected battery voltage mode if it detects that the battery connected to the battery charger terminals is different than the user-selected charging mode. | 03-12-2015 |
20150069960 | Auxiliary Battery Charging Apparatus - An auxiliary battery charging apparatus is configured to comprise: a main battery provided with a plurality of rechargeable battery cells connected to each other in series; an external generator; a transistor provided between the external generator and an auxiliary battery; an operational amplifier with a positive input terminal, a negative input terminal, and an output terminal, wherein an output voltage of one rechargeable battery cell of the plurality of rechargeable battery cells is input to the positive input terminal, a voltage applied to the transistor is input to the negative input terminal, and the output terminal is connected to a control input terminal of the transistor; a switch provided between the external generator and the transistor; and a control circuit to turn on the switch to supply a current from the external generator via the transistor to the auxiliary battery during charging of the auxiliary battery. | 03-12-2015 |
20150077039 | CHARGING STATION HAVING BATTERY CELL BALANCING SYSTEM - A charging station which has a battery cell balancing system is disclosed. The charging station includes: a number of balancing charging units, each has: a detecting element for detecting a state of charge of a battery cell; and a charging element for processing charging to the battery cell; a power unit for providing electric power; and a charging control unit, linked to the balancing charging units, and the power unit, for controlling the electric power from the power unit to the charging element to charge the battery cell. The battery cell is linked in serial or parallel with other battery cells in a battery pack. The charging control unit stops the power unit to charge the battery cell when the state of charge of the battery cell detected by the detecting element is full or exceeds a predetermined value. | 03-19-2015 |
20150077040 | POWER OUTPUT DISTRIBUTION AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR MULTI-OUTPUT BATTERY CHARGER - Systems and methods for providing a single power source, multi-output battery charger configured to transition individual batteries coupled to its output from the absorption stage to the float stage independent of other batteries also coupled to its output. The power source may be any suitable power source, such as an AC/DC converter, solar panels, wind generators, alternators, etc. A programmable controller with suitable circuitry is utilized to control a voltage drop across a variable voltage drop blocking device coupled between the output of the power source and a terminal of a rechargeable battery to selectively transition individual batteries coupled to the power source output from the absorption stage to the float stage once they have reached full charge. Using the battery chargers disclosed herein, auxiliary batteries are not subjected to the full absorption voltage for an extended duration after they are charged, thereby reducing the likelihood of undesirable overcharging. | 03-19-2015 |
20150077041 | CHARGING DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING A COMPUTING DEVICE AT MULTIPLE POSITIONS - A charging device is provided. The charging device includes a support structure and contact elements provided in the support structure. The contact elements are positioned to mate or make electrical contact with a set of contact elements of a computing device. | 03-19-2015 |
20150077042 | Battery charging device - A battery charging device includes: a battery housing which delimits at least one battery receiving space at least in part; at least one power electronics unit supplying a charging voltage; and an electronics housing which (i) is formed separately from the battery housing, and (ii) accommodates the power electronics unit in at least one of water-protected manner and dust-protected manner. | 03-19-2015 |
20150077043 | Battery charging device - A battery charging device includes: at least one power electronics unit supplying a charging voltage; at least one cooling unit cooling the power electronics unit; and an electronics housing accommodating the at least one power electronics unit in at least one of water-tight and dust-tight manner. The electronics housing is cooled from the outside by a fan of the at least one cooling unit during at least one operating mode. | 03-19-2015 |
20150077044 | Method and Circuitry to Recover Energy from Discharge Signals of a Charging Operation of a Battery/Cell - Circuitry and methods to “capture”, recover, store and/or use electrical energy output and/or generated by the battery/cell as discharge signals of a charging sequence/operation. Such electrical energy may then be “reused” by the charging circuitry or system and/or in the system powered by the battery/cell and/or external to the charging circuitry or battery/cell. The energy output and/or generated by the battery/cell in response to discharge signals of a charging sequence/operation may (1) supply energy to the associated system being powered by the battery, (2) supply charge current to the same battery/cell or another battery/cell, (3) supply charge to one or more cells in a multiple cell battery pack that are at a lower voltage than the other cells, (4) store the charge in a different charge storing device (e.g., a capacitor and/or second battery), and/or (5) heat a battery/cell to improve charging performance. | 03-19-2015 |
20150084579 | CHARGING CIRCUIT - A charging circuit for charging a portable electronic device includes a port configured to be coupled to the portable electronic device, a power switch coupled to the port and configured to be coupled to a power supply, and a control circuit coupled to the power switch and the port. The power switch is switchable between an open state and a closed state. The control circuit is operable to control the power switch based on an amount of charging current drawn by the portable electronic device through the port. | 03-26-2015 |
20150084580 | POWER-SUPPLY DEVICE - Disclosed is a power-supply device configured to supply an operating voltage from an external battery to a control circuit via a voltage terminal. The power-supply device is also configured to supply an operating voltage from an output terminal to a driving circuit of the power-supply device via a switch. The control circuit that has received the operating voltage compares the voltage of the output terminal with a predetermined voltage, and makes a determination. If the voltage of the output terminal is not higher than the predetermined voltage, a predetermined notification is sent outside the power-supply device. | 03-26-2015 |
20150084581 | CHARGING DEVICE CONFIGURED TO REDUCE POWER CONSUMPTION DURING NON-CHARGING PERIOD - A charging device includes a first connection portion, a charge controller, a power supply circuit and a second connection portion. A secondary battery is connectable to the first connection portion. The charge controller is configured to control selected one of a charging voltage and a charging current. The power supply circuit is configured to supply the charge controller with power. The second connection portion is connectable to external power supply. Supplying power is halted to place the charge controller in a power cutoff state during a period of time from a time when the external power supply is connected to the second connection portion to a time when the secondary battery is connected to the first connection portion and also during a period of time from a time when the secondary battery has become fully charged to a time when the secondary battery is disconnected from the first connection portion. | 03-26-2015 |
20150084582 | ADAPTIVE CHARGER TO MAXIMIZE CHARGE RATE - An electrical system for charging an electrochemical cell or battery pack is described. The system is configured to dynamically modify the magnitude of the charge power based on the amplitude of the available power source. The system comprises a master control unit which measures the strength of the available incoming power source and dynamically modifies the charge current used to charge an electrochemical cell or battery pack based on the strength of the incoming electrical power available to the system. | 03-26-2015 |
20150091497 | BI-DIRECTIONAL CHARGER - A bi-directional charger may be provided that includes a logic, at least a portion of which is hardware, to determine an operational mode based at least on a characteristic at a battery port or at a charge port, and to control power flow between the charge port and the battery port based on the determined operational mode. | 04-02-2015 |
20150091498 | ULTRASONIC UNIVERSAL WIRELESS CHARGING - Methods and systems may provide for detecting a location of an adjacent ultrasonic receiver of a battery powered device relative to a charging surface of a contactless charger. The charging surface may include an ultrasonic array of transmitter sub arrays, wherein one or more of the transmitter sub arrays may be selectively activated based on the location to focus an ultrasonic beam on the adjacent ultrasonic receiver. In one example, a movement of the adjacent ultrasonic receiver may be detected and the focus of the ultrasonic beam is adjusted in response to the movement. | 04-02-2015 |
20150091499 | CHARGER, TERMINAL, CHARGING SYSTEM, AND CHARGING CONTROL METHOD - A charger for charging a terminal, includes: a power supply device configured to output a direct current (DC) charging current, the power supply device including a voltage output port and a feedback receiving port; a charging port configured to connect to the terminal, and to output the DC charging current from the power supply device to the terminal, the charging port including a power supply port and a data signal port, the power supply port being connected to the voltage output port and configured to output the DC charging current to the terminal; a charging control device; and a switch device provided between the feedback receiving port and the charging port, and configured to connect the feedback receiving port to the power supply port or the data signal port according to control of the charging control device. | 04-02-2015 |
20150097515 | SELF-POWERED IRRIGATION APPARATUS - An irrigation apparatus is provided, comprising: a pressure vessel configured to hold water under pressure, and configured to expand and contract based on the pressure of the held water; a selectable throttle configured to receive water at a first pressure, configured to provide the water to the pressure vessel at the first pressure when the selectable throttle is at a first setting, and configured to provide the water to the pressure vessel at a second pressure that is smaller than the first pressure when the selectable throttle is at a second setting; a control circuit configured to control whether the selectable throttle is at the first setting or at the second setting; and a piezoelectric element attached to the pressure vessel and configured to generate electricity when the pressure vessel expands or contracts. | 04-09-2015 |
20150097516 | SAWTOOTH OSCILLATOR AND APPARATUSES - Various aspects of the disclosure are directed to methods and apparatuses involving providing a clock signal. As consistent with one or more embodiments herein, a sawtooth waveform signal is generated in a manner that facilitates low power operation. In some implementations, the sawtooth waveform signal is generated using an oscillator that operates without necessarily employing R-C circuits and/or without rail-to-rail voltage supply, such as via a nonlinear oscillator. The sawtooth waveform signal is used to generate a trapezoidal waveform signal, and a clock signal is generated using the trapeziodal waveform signal. | 04-09-2015 |
20150097517 | BATTERY STRAP FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Portable electronic devices comprise a housing having one or more straps attached thereto. The straps include battery cells disposed therein that are operatively connected to the housing. The straps comprise a construction material accommodating a number of the battery cells therein, wherein the battery cells are separated from one another to enable bending of the strap to facilitate wearing the device. The battery cells are operatively connected together in the strap by circuits, cables, or conduits. The straps include an attachment element configured to facilitate mechanically connecting the strap to the housing, which attachment element may also facilitate electrical connection with the housing. The straps may be releasibly attached to the housing to permit removal for recharging, or for replacement with charged straps. The straps may also include one or more accessories otherwise disposed in the housing for further reducing device packaging size. | 04-09-2015 |
20150097518 | HYBRID BATTERY CONTROL - A hybrid battery controller operable to control charging of a hybrid battery comprising at least two types of rechargeable cell, a method of controlling charging of a hybrid battery and a computer program product operable to perform that method. The hybrid battery controller comprises battery characteristic logic operable to determine an optimised charge profile for the at least two types of rechargeable cell; power source characteristic logic operable to assess operational characteristics of a charging power source; and adaptation circuitry operable to adapt the operational characteristics of said charging power source to enable optimised charging of the at least two types of rechargeable cell. | 04-09-2015 |
20150102764 | WIRELESS CHARGING METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GAME CONTROLLERS, BASED ON POCKET-FORMING - The present invention provides wireless charging methods and systems for powering game controllers. The methods and systems may include one or more transmitters and one or more receivers. In some embodiments the transmitters and receivers may be embedded to game console and game controllers, respectively. In other embodiments, the transmitters and receivers may be connected as a separate device to the game console and game controllers, respectively. The method may include wireless power transmission through suitable techniques such as pocket-forming. | 04-16-2015 |
20150102765 | SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY DEVICE AND BATTERY CHARGER INCLUDING THE SAME - A switching power supply device includes a full-bridge circuit comprising a plurality of switching devices, a transformer comprising a primary coil and a secondary coil, the primary coil being connected to an output of the full-bridge circuit, and a DC/DC converter comprising a rectifier circuit. The rectifier circuit includes a plurality of diodes and is connected to the secondary coil to rectify a voltage outputted from the secondary coil. A snubber circuit includes a first snubber diode connected to an intermediate point of the secondary coil, a second snubber diode connected in series with the first snubber diode, the second snubber diode being connected to one end of an output capacitor, and a snubber capacitor connected between a node between the first and second snubber diodes and a positive side output of the rectifier circuit. | 04-16-2015 |
20150102766 | OUTPUT STAGE OF A CHARGING DEVICE - An output stage of a charging device includes a first secondary winding of a transformer, a first rectifier which is connected to the first secondary winding, a step-down controller which is connected to the output of the first rectifier, and a first output capacitor. In order to be able to reduce the switching losses in the switch of the step-down controller and to reduce the magnitudes of the inductance, the transformer includes a second secondary winding to which a second rectifier) together with a second output capacitor are connected, wherein the first and second output capacitors are connected in series. | 04-16-2015 |
20150102767 | MANAGEMENT OF HIGH-VOLTAGE LITHIUM-POLYMER BATTERIES IN PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - The disclosed embodiments provide a system that manages use of a battery corresponding to a high-voltage lithium-polymer battery in a portable electronic device. During operation, the system monitors a cycle number of the battery during use of the battery with the portable electronic device, wherein the cycle number corresponds to a number of charge-discharge cycles of the battery. If the cycle number exceeds one or more cycle number thresholds, the system modifies a charging technique for the battery to manage swelling in the battery and use of the battery with the portable electronic device. | 04-16-2015 |
20150102768 | Electrical Energy Accumulation Device Based on a Gas-Electric Battery - A device for the accumulation of electrical energy contains a gas-electric battery having a hollow housing, partially filled with an electrolyte solution, and electrodes, positioned inside the hollow housing and made of a conductive adsorbent of the electrolysis gases. The electrodes are divided by a gas-permeable separator. Current-collectors linked to the electrodes are connected to a charge-discharge converter designed to allow for a periodic change in the polarity of the charge current during the charging process. The device makes it possible to provide a long operating life with minimal environmental pollution. | 04-16-2015 |
20150108941 | Self contained battery charger - Electrical current passed along a metallic non-generating coil oscillates towards the energy producing coil. The metallic coils are tightly woven around a nonconductive inner cylinder which serves the function of maintaining the integrity of the metallic energy generating and non-generating outer coils. This cylinder also provides housing for the internal energy generating coils. The generating and non-generating coils are wrapped opposite to each other which force the movement and acceleration of electrons against each other and the production of excess energy occurs. The electric energy output exceeds energy input of the device. The output from this device makes it a self-sustaining energy generator of electric power for useful purposes. | 04-23-2015 |
20150115872 | Power Converter - The invention relates to a method and apparatus for calculating the input current being drawn by a power converter. The power converter may be connected to and charging a battery and the method includes the steps of measuring the current and voltage being supplied to the battery, along with the frequency at which the power converter is operating. The voltage being supplied to the power converter may be calculated using a pre-determined relationship with the current and voltage being supplied to the power converter and the frequency of operation. The voltage being supplied to the converter may then be used to calculate the current being drawn by the converter. | 04-30-2015 |
20150115873 | ON-BOARD CHARGER FOR ECO-FRIENDLY VEHICLE - An on-board charger for an eco-friendly vehicle includes a timer-type control pilot (CP) detection circuit, which is connected to electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) using a connector, that: i) detects a CP signal transmitted from the EVSE as an input signal via the connector, ii) outputs the CP signal as a direct current (DC) signal recognized as DC, and iii) allows an on-board charger (OBC) control circuit to control a charge to be maintained in a turned-on state by the DC signal. | 04-30-2015 |
20150115874 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING CHARGING OF AN ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE - The disclosure relates to a method for charging an energy storage device in a vehicle using a power supply, the method comprising: determining a first voltage output from the power supply; starting charging; determining a second voltage output from the power supply; determining a first voltage difference based on a difference between the second voltage and the first voltage; after a predetermined time, aborting charging; determining a third voltage output from the power supply; starting charging; determining a fourth voltage output from the power supply; determining a second voltage difference based on a difference between the fourth voltage and the third voltage; determining a deviation value based on a difference between the second difference and the first difference; and based on the deviation value, controlling a charging parameter. | 04-30-2015 |
20150115875 | CHARGING CIRCUIT - A charging circuit for charging a rechargeable battery, the charging circuit includes: a switching element connected to a power supply; a pulse width controller configured to control open and close of the switching element; and a MOSFET arranged between the switching element and the rechargeable battery. The charging circuit may further include a thermistor connected between a gate and a source of the MOSFET. | 04-30-2015 |
20150115876 | MOBILE ROBOT, CHARGING APPARATUS FOR THE MOBILE ROBOT, AND MOBILE ROBOT SYSTEM - A charging apparatus is configured to charge a mobile robot. The mobile robot is configured to emit an optical pattern. The charging apparatus includes a main body configured to perform charging of the mobile robot as the mobile robot docks with the charging apparatus, and two or more position markers located at the main body and spaced apart from each other. The position markers are configured to create indications distinguishable from a surrounding region when the optical pattern is emitted to surfaces of the position markers. | 04-30-2015 |
20150123593 | Hanging Folder Device Charging System - A device charging system includes a base that has two opposing rim edges that are substantially parallel to each other and are spaced apart by a width corresponding to a hanging folder rail width. Several jacks are on a surface of the base, each is electrically connected to a source of power. Several hanging folders, each having integrated hanging folder rails, interface to the two opposing rim edges. The hanging folder rails are of a width corresponding to the hanging folder rail width. Several devices are physically held within a corresponding hanging folder and each device is electrically connected to one of the jacks by a charging cable, thereby providing power from the source of power to charge that device | 05-07-2015 |
20150123594 | Charging Device with Auto-On Circuit and System - An electronic device having an auto-on circuit is provided. The electronic device can include a power supply or charging circuit and a control circuit. The control circuit can cause the power supply or charging circuit to deliver energy to an external device. The auto-on circuit can activate the control circuit in response to one or more trigger input circuits. Each trigger input circuit can actuate a switch and deliver an auto-on signal to the control circuit. The control circuit can then actuate a latch to deliver power to a power input terminal to keep itself powered ON. | 05-07-2015 |
20150123595 | INTELLIGENT CONTEXT BASED BATTERY CHARGING - Aspects disclosed include systems and methods for context based battery charging. In one aspect, context information about usage patterns of an electronic device is used to customize charging a rechargeable battery. In one aspect, a predictive engine accesses context information and generates a predicted charge duration. A charging application customizes charging parameters in a battery charger based on the predicted charge duration. In some aspects, the charging application may generate suggestions to a user to improve battery charging. | 05-07-2015 |
20150123596 | CHARGING DEVICE - A charging device for charging a storage battery includes a converter module which converts AC power into DC power, and a charging management module which includes a communication unit for data exchange with an external device, a DC charging unit for receiving the DC power, a processing unit receiving input charging data from the external device via the communication unit, and a memory unit storing preset charging data. The processing unit, based on one of the input charging data and the preset charging data, controls the DC charging unit to convert the DC power into a DC charging power that is used to charge the storage battery and that conforms with a charging characteristic of the storage battery. | 05-07-2015 |
20150123597 | BATTERY-CHARGING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A charging apparatus and a method for a battery-powered electronic device are provided. The charging method includes detecting a connection of a charger, checking a charging power and a discharging power of a battery while charging the battery with an output of the charger, determining whether the electronic device is in a normal charging state according to a difference between the charging and discharging powers, restricting, when the electronic device is in an abnormal charging state, supply of operation power from the battery, and supplying, when the electronic device is in the normal charging state, the operation power from the battery. | 05-07-2015 |
20150123598 | DETACHABLE CHARGING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - A detachable charging system for a vehicle including an interface device that receives power from the vehicle and outputs the power to a detachable charging unit that detachably couples with and electrically connects to the interface device. The detachable charging unit includes a power storage device. The detachable charging unit outputs power stored in the power storage device to a mobile device when the charging unit is detached from the interface device. The detachable charging unit outputs power received from the interface device and/or stored in the power storage device to the mobile device when the charging unit is electrically connected to the interface device. | 05-07-2015 |
20150123599 | METHOD FOR RAPID CHARGING AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREOF - A method and an apparatus for rapid charging in an electronic device are provided. In a method for charging a battery of an electronic device, an operation environment of the electronic device is determined. A charging current corresponding to the operation environment of the electronic device is set. Battery charging is started using the set charging current. The battery is charged using a maximum allowed charging current, such that a battery charging time may be reduced. | 05-07-2015 |
20150123600 | SELF-CONTAINED AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - There is disclosed in an embodiment, a charger having a PCB that enable input AC power to flow into the system. A first high frequency switchmode converter converts AC input power into DC power and to provide active power factor correction. The converter comprising a high frequency isolation transformer providing electrical isolation between primary and secondary system circuitry. A second high frequency switchmode converter connected to DC output from the first converter regulates output voltage and limits system output current. DC output is connected to a battery and/or other electrical storage device to be charged and/or to a parallel-connected DC load to be powered. An optional accessory PCB is electrically connected to the power board, housed in a same chassis or enclosure. The accessory board provides optional features including an LCD, alarm output relay(s), and/or a CANbus interface. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 05-07-2015 |
20150123601 | BIDIRECTIONAL ENERGY CONVERTER WITH CONTROLLABLE FILTER STAGE - The invention provides a bidirectional converter that operates under an AC generation mode or a charge mode. The bidirectional converter may be a single component or circuit, which may include a DC-DC conversion stage using a unique “Smith 2 Stage conversion” technique and a DC-AC conversion stage or AC-DC conversion stage using a switchable filter depending on the mode. During the charge mode, the converter may be able to control the voltage and current of the DC output using a software algorithm, to match the battery being charged, or the DC receiver. This may enable the converter to control the nature of the DC output so it can be adapted to any energy storage technology. The controllable output voltage and synchronizable frequency may allow the converter to be used in series combinations to achieve a variety of high voltage outputs from simpler building blocks. | 05-07-2015 |
20150130402 | System and Method for Charging Portable Electronic Devices - A device charging system that uses the fact that individual devices do not need to be continuously charged for an extended charging period in order to be fully charged at the end of the period. With automatic timing and switching, different devices can be charged at different times during the charging period with the result that all the devices are fully charged at the end of the period. Several charging power boxes that fit into one or more charging cabinets that are controlled by one or more timers. Each charging power box also includes a heat sensor and circuit breaker. User appliances or electronic devices can be stacked in the cabinets, plugged into numerous outlets available on the charging power boxes and then locked inside the cabinet for overnight charging and security. Any abnormal rise in temperature within the cabinet can shut down the entire charging process. | 05-14-2015 |
20150130403 | BATTERY-CHARGING DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A battery-charging device includes: a housing that is configurable from a first shape into at least a second shape; and a direct current-to-direct current battery charger disposed within the housing. The direct current-to-direct current battery charger is configured to convert direct current power, received from a source external to the battery charger, into a direct current source for supplying energy to a rechargeable battery that is electrically connected to the battery charger. The battery-charging device may further include a communication element configured to communicate, with a portable electronic device that includes the rechargeable battery, using a short-range communication technology. | 05-14-2015 |
20150130404 | STORAGE BATTERY DEVICE AND CHARGING CONTROL METHOD - Provided is a storage battery device whose battery life can be prolonged further. Storage battery device | 05-14-2015 |
20150130405 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRICAL CHARGE TRANSFER ACROSS A CONDUCTIVE MEDIUM - A method for supplying power to detected devices coupled to a conductive backplane includes: supplying a plurality of sensing signals at a plurality of transmit impedance values to the conductive backplane; analyzing a plurality of return signals received from the conductive backplane, the return signals corresponding to the sensing signals; detecting the presence of a sink device coupled to the conductive backplane based on the analyzed return signals; and supplying power from a power supply to the sink device via the conductive backplane after detecting the presence of the sink device. | 05-14-2015 |
20150137737 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR WELL - Provided is a power supply system capable of being used in a well over a long period of time. A power supply system for a well according to the present invention includes a secondary battery having an operating temperature range including a temperature of the inside of a well and supplying power to a device installed in the well; and a charge-discharge mechanism for charging and discharging the secondary battery, and is installed in the well. The secondary battery to be used in the power supply system may be a molten salt battery, and may include a sensor and communication apparatus. | 05-21-2015 |
20150137738 | DESK STORAGE DEVICE WITH POWER CHARGING FUNCTION - A desk storage device includes a housing including an accommodation chamber, a front cover panel for controlling access to the accommodation chamber and a plurality of partition boards adjustably mounted in the accommodation chambers at selected elevations and defining an insertion slot between each two adjacent partition boards for storing one respective mobile electronic device, and a power module mounted in a bottom side in the accommodation chamber and including a control system and a system circuit board that includes electrical connectors for charging storage mobile electronic devices subject to the control of the control system and indicator lights controllable by the control system to indicate the charging status of each storage mobile electronic device. | 05-21-2015 |
20150137739 | CHARGING SYSTEM, CHARGING SYSTEM CONTROL METHOD, AND CONTROL PROGRAM - [Problems] To minimize an electric power loss of an entire charging system. | 05-21-2015 |
20150137740 | System and Method for Mobile Charging - Provided is a mobile charging system, e.g., implemented on a movable cart, that can be easily wheeled or carried to a location of a vehicle. The mobile charging system can be used to not only jumpstart or booster battery, but also to fully charge the battery. In this way, the mobile charging system eliminates the need to transport the vehicle to a service facility. | 05-21-2015 |
20150137741 | Adaptive Charging Technique and Circuitry for a Battery/Cell using Multiple Charge Circuits and Temperature Data - A system to recharge a battery including a first current-voltage source to generate a first signal, a second current-voltage source to generate a second signal, a first inductor-capacitor circuit to generate the first DC current-voltage signal using the first signal, a second inductor-capacitor circuit to generate the second DC current-voltage signal using the second signal, wherein the first and second inductor-capacitor circuits are spaced apart by a predetermined distance. The system also includes a temperature sensor adapted to generate temperature data during the charging operation, and control circuitry configured to: (i) determine whether the first temperature data is out-of-specification, and (ii) generate one or more control signals to adjust the first and second DC current-voltage signals, in response to the first temperature data being out-of-specification. | 05-21-2015 |
20150145467 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY TEMPERATURE DETECTION METHOD, POWER MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEM - A rechargeable battery temperature detection method adapted to an electronic system includes detecting a status of a processor of the electronic system when an external power is input to a power conversion module of the electronic system; determining whether a thermistor of the electronic system is conducted to a fuel gauge or a charge control circuit according to the state of the processor such that the fuel gauge or the charge control circuit determine a temperature sensing result via the thermistor. The thermistor is disposed adjacent to a rechargeable battery and has a resistance which varies with a temperature of the rechargeable battery. The temperature sensing result is related to the resistance. | 05-28-2015 |
20150145468 | DEVICE AND CHIP FOR CONTROLLING CHARGING, AND USER TERMINAL - A device, a system and a chip for controlling charging, and a user terminal are provided. The device for controlling charging includes: a battery detection circuit, a charging control circuit, a charging circuit and a charging interface circuit, wherein the charging circuit is connected with a battery, the battery detection circuit, the charging control circuit and the charging interface circuit respectively; the battery detection circuit is adapted for obtaining a voltage value of the battery; the charging interface circuit is connected with a charging power supply; and the charging control circuit is adapted for transmitting a charging control signal for increasing a charging current of the charging power supply through the charging interface circuit when the battery detection circuit detects that the voltage value of the battery is lower than a preset threshold value. The device for controlling charging can improve charging speed when battery power is low. | 05-28-2015 |
20150145469 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CAR BATTERY CHARGER - An electronic device includes a heat-dissipating base, a first printed wiring board assembly, and a second printed wiring board assembly. The first printed wiring board assembly is disposed on the heat-dissipating base. The first printed wiring board assembly includes a first printed wiring board and at least one first electronic component. The first electronic component is disposed on the first printed wiring board, such that the first printed wiring board assembly has a raised portion and a concave portion relative to the raised portion. The second printed wiring board assembly is at least partially disposed in the concave portion. | 05-28-2015 |
20150145470 | MICRO-ENERGY HARVESTING DEVICE FOR SPACE-LIMITED APPLICATIONS - Implementations of the present invention relate to apparatuses, systems, and methods for harvesting mechanical energy from micro-energy sources and converting that energy into electrical energy. Such mechanical energy sources may be from common motions or processes such as the movement of cars or people. A device for the harvesting of such excess energy may utilize a circulation channel in which magnets may induce currents in coils as the magnets follow a continuous path. | 05-28-2015 |
20150295435 | Retractable Electronic Device Battery Charger Keychain - The invention provides users the ability to attach a battery charger intended to recharge the battery of an electronic device to a key ring, key set, or any of the like. The shell of the electronic device battery charging device includes an extruding hole which allows for an attaching device such as key ring, clip, or fastener to be connected to its body. The cord in which transfers the electricity from the power source into the device, has the capabilities to be refracted into the shell of the battery charging device which allows for storing and/or travel of the invention, without the inventions' cord to remain uncoiled. | 10-15-2015 |
20150295441 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHARGING A BATTERY - A device, system and method for charging a battery are provided. The device comprises: a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port; a battery in communication with the USB port; and, circuitry in communication with the USB port and the battery, the circuitry configured to: transmit a power control signal over the USB port, the power control signal comprising data indicative of one or more of a power, a voltage and a current to be received over the USB port to charge the battery; and, responsively receive the power for charging the battery over the USB port. | 10-15-2015 |
20150295443 | Power Recovery Controller - The inventive subject matter provides a circuit and a method for efficiently charging a battery. In one aspect of the invention, the circuit includes an oscillator that generates a series of current pulses at a frequency that corresponds to a resonant frequency of the battery. In some embodiments, the series of current pulses includes constructive resonant ringing that is constructive with respect to the charging of the battery. The constructive resonant ringing includes decaying oscillation of currents generated in response to a current pulse. | 10-15-2015 |
20150295444 | METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ELECTRONIC APPLIANCE, CHARGING APPARATUS FOR CHARGING A BATTERY FOR AN ELECTRONIC APPLIANCE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE - A method operates an electronic appliance that has a battery and a charging device for charging the battery with electric current. At least one functionality of the electronic appliance is set to a state that has previously been selected by a user of the electronic appliance when a coupling state of the charging device to a charging apparatus, which is external to the electronic appliance, for charging the battery is altered. A charging apparatus charges the battery for the electronic appliance. | 10-15-2015 |
20150295445 | ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - Assuming that a transformer has a primary to secondary winding turn ratio 1:N, VR denotes a voltage of regenerated power, VCd denotes a discharge final voltage of a first battery connected with a transformer-primary-side center tap, VCc denotes a charge final voltage of the first battery, VBd denotes a discharge final voltage of a second battery connected with a transformer-secondary-side full bridge circuit, VBc denotes a charge final voltage of the second battery and Drain denotes a lower limit of a duty ratio D of a transformer-primary-side full bridge circuit, an apparatus determines upon (VBd/N)≦VR≦(VBc/N) that the first and second batteries may be able to be charged with regenerated power and determines upon VCd≦VR≦(VCc/Dmin) that the first battery may be able to be charged with the regenerated power. | 10-15-2015 |
20150303723 | BATTERY MANAGEMENT BASED ON INTERNAL OPTICAL SENSING - A battery management system includes one or more fiber optic sensors configured to be disposed within an electrochemical battery. Each fiber optic sensor is capable of receiving input light and providing output light that varies based on the input light and an amount of free or dissolved gas present within the battery. A detector detects the output light and generates an electrical detector signal in response to the output light. Battery management circuitry determines the state of the battery based at least in part on the detector signal. | 10-22-2015 |
20150311731 | CHARGE CONTROL DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING CHARGE CONTROL DEVICE - A charge control device uses external electricity to charge a plurality of battery devices. A constant current source uses the external electricity to generate and adjust an output current amount to a constant target value. A selector selects one battery device from the plurality of battery devices and supplies output current from the constant current source to the one battery device. A measurer measures an amount of actual current flowing from the constant current source to the one battery device. An instructor monitors a measured value provided by the measurer and instructs the selector, when the measured value meets a condition for a reduction of charging current amount to be regarded as having occurred, to change a destination to which the output current of the constant current source is supplied from the one battery device to a different battery device. | 10-29-2015 |
20150311735 | CHARGING CIRCUIT, POWER MANAGEMENT CIRCUIT, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - Charging circuit includes: DC input terminal; battery terminal; system terminal; first transistor; second transistor; gate controller for controlling turning on/off of first transistor; charging controller for controlling gate voltage of second transistor to control charging of secondary battery; overcurrent protection circuit for comparing an input current flowing in DC input terminal and first transistor with threshold current having multiple steps of values, and vary gate voltage such that on-resistance is increased when input current reaches threshold current; low-voltage detection circuit for comparing voltage at DC input terminal with predetermined threshold voltage, and decrease threshold current of overcurrent protection circuit by one step when voltage of DC input terminal is below predetermined threshold voltage; and DC power detecting unit for determining, when threshold current is at minimum value and voltage of DC input terminal is below threshold voltage, that DC power source is not connected to charging circuit. | 10-29-2015 |
20150311739 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CHARGING AN ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORE FROM A THREE-PHASE AC VOLTAGE SOURCE - The invention relates to a device ( | 10-29-2015 |
20150318521 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY SYSTEM FOR REPLACEMENT OF LEAD-ACID BATTERY - A battery system for use with outdoor power equipment includes a base including a positive terminal, a negative terminal, and a battery receptacle electrically coupled to the positive terminal and the negative terminal, wherein the positive terminal and the negative terminal are spaced apart by a distance substantially the same as a standard distance between terminals of a standard lead-acid battery, and a lithium-ion battery removably attached to the battery receptacle, wherein when attached, the lithium-ion battery is electrically coupled to the positive terminal and the negative terminal via the battery receptacle. | 11-05-2015 |
20150318727 | Device for testing and maintaining a high voltage battery and uses thereof - A device for servicing/maintaining a high-voltage battery, which has individual battery cells or battery modules, and high-voltage positive and negative terminals, and a battery management system having a data transmission terminal for bidirectionally transmitting management system data between the management system and an information-processing unit, external to the battery. The device includes at least two of: a battery charge device, a battery discharge device, and a battery diagnostic device. A battery charge device brings a battery to a higher charge state, and has positive and negative terminals to be connected to positive and negative battery terminals. A battery diagnostic device checks a battery, and the device, for the presence of internal errors, and to indicate recognized internal errors, and may also produce diagnostic data for the battery state and triggering functions directed to bring the device and/or battery safely into a different state, to operate/test them, and has an information-processing unit having a data transmission terminal for bidirectionally transmitting management system data between the information-processing unit and the management system. A battery discharge device brings a battery to a lower charge state, and has positive and negative terminals to be connected to the positive and negative battery terminals. | 11-05-2015 |
20150318728 | Port Disconnect Charging Function for USB HUB - A Universal Serial Bus (USB) hub includes a first port that is configured to be switched from a downstream port to an upstream port; a plurality of other ports; and a controller configured to switch a function of the first port from the downstream port to the upstream port responsive to a command from an attached device and further configured to switch at least one of the plurality of other ports from a data and charge port into a port dedicated to charging | 11-05-2015 |
20150325953 | ELECTRONIC CONNECTOR - An electronic connector includes a base, an extension protruding from the base, and a nose forming a terminal end of the extension. The extension includes first and second connection faces and ground electrical contacts located along the first and second connection faces. | 11-12-2015 |
20150326045 | APPARATUS FOR CHARGING WEARABLE DEVICE - A charging apparatus is provided. The charging apparatus includes a cradle and a charger module. The cradle includes a space for holding an electronic device, and includes at least one magnetic member for providing a magnetic connection with the electronic device. The charger module is connected with the cradle and supplies electric power to the electronic device. | 11-12-2015 |
20150326046 | Charging Method, Mobile Device, Charging Device, and Charging System - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a charging method, a mobile device, and a charging device. The mobile device includes a battery and a connector, where the connector includes a charging pin and a ground pin. When the charging pin establishes a connection to an output pin of the charging device by using a charging cable or a battery charging stand, the charging pin receives a first current signal transmitted by the output pin of the charging device, and transmits the first current signal to an anode pin of a battery, so as to charge the battery. | 11-12-2015 |
20150333551 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL ELECTRODE DEVICES FOR FAST-CHARGING OF ENERGY-STORAGE DEVICES AND METHODS THEREIN - The present invention discloses multi-functional electrode (MFE) devices for fast-charging of energy-storage devices. MFE devices include: a multi-functional electrode (MFE) device for fast-charging of energy-storage devices, the device including: a first MFE structure for forming a suitable electrochemical half-couple, the first MFE structure having a first fast-charging component (FCC) and a first MFE assembly; a counter-electrode structure for forming a complementary electrochemical half-couple to the first MFE structure; and an internal voltage controller (IVC) for applying a bias potential to the first MFE structure and/or the counter-electrode structure, whereby the bias potential is set in accordance with the chemical nature of the first MFE structure and the counter-electrode structure. Preferably, the IVC is configured to regulate an intra-electrode potential gradient between the first FCC and the first MFE assembly, thereby controlling a charge rate from the first FCC to the first MFE assembly. | 11-19-2015 |
20150333557 | CONFIGURABLE APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SUPPLYING POWER AND DATA TO ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Embodiments of a system, topology, and methods for providing electrical power to electronic devices from various power sources are described generally herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 11-19-2015 |
20150340884 | ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY CONTROL DEVICE AND ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY CONTROL METHOD - Provided is an electric power supply control device for an electric power supply apparatus including a plurality of storage batteries and an electric power generator performing charging of the plurality of storage batteries, the electric power supply control device controlling a parallel connection between the plurality of storage batteries. Voltage adjustment by one of a) charging processing by electric power feeding from the electric power generator to the storage battery having the lowest output voltage among the plurality of storage batteries and b) discharging processing by electric power feeding from the storage battery having the highest output voltage among the plurality of storage batteries to a load circuit connected to the storage battery having the highest output voltage is performed. Parallel connection is performed in a case where output voltage difference between the plurality of storage batteries becomes equal to or less than a previously-determined threshold. | 11-26-2015 |
20150340894 | Power-Supplying Device - A power-supplying device includes a terminal, a rechargeable battery, a first shutdown circuit, and a second shutdown circuit. The terminal is configured to be connected to a power tool. The rechargeable battery is configured to output electrical power to the power tool via the terminal. The first shutdown circuit is positioned at a plus side of the rechargeable battery, the first shutdown circuit being configured to shutdown output of the rechargeable battery. The second shutdown circuit is positioned at a minus side of the rechargeable battery. The second shutdown circuit is configured to shutdown output of the rechargeable battery. | 11-26-2015 |
20150340895 | Portable Electrical Charging Device With Timer Function - A portable electrical charging device has a rechargeable battery, an electrical charge outlet by which said rechargeable battery provides an electrical charge, and a control circuit. The control circuit has a timer function. The control circuit permits an electrical charge to be drawn from the electrical charge outlet for a pre-determined period of time only, by reference to the timer function. | 11-26-2015 |
20150349549 | DELAYED POWER-ON FUNCTION FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A delayed power-on function for an electronic device is disclosed. A charging unit charges a rechargeable battery with a pre-charge current when a voltage of the rechargeable battery is less than a voltage threshold value and with a current larger than the pre-charge current when the voltage of the rechargeable battery is greater than the voltage threshold value. A controller can disable power-on when the voltage of the rechargeable battery is less than the voltage threshold value. A user may also be notified when power-on is disabled. | 12-03-2015 |
20150349560 | BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM USING CHARGER AND DRIVING CONTROL METHOD OF THE CHARGER THEREOF - A battery charging system using a charger and a driving control method of the charger thereof are provided which increase a driving time of the charger when an instantaneous power failure of charger input voltage occurs in the battery charging system. Thus, a sufficient time is secured for obtaining and processing more precise information regarding a driving state of the charger and the capacity of a capacitor is decreased compared to the related art. | 12-03-2015 |
20150349562 | SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY AND CHARGING APPARATUS - A switching power supply includes a DC/AC inverter, an AC/DC converter, a first capacitor that passes an alternating current outputted from the DC/AC inverter, a second capacitor that passes the alternating current, and a reactor that passes part of the alternating current. An output voltage from the AC/DC converter is adjusted by a change of the period in which the reactor passes the part of the alternating current. | 12-03-2015 |
20150349563 | SMART VOLTAGE DEDICATED CHARGER SYSTEM - A voltage dedicated charger apparatus includes an AC-to-DC converter circuit, a pair of switches, and a controller block. The AC-to-DC converter circuit converts an AC input voltage to a DC output voltage. The pair of switches is operable to isolate a pair of data ports from the AC-to-DC converter circuit. The pair of data ports includes a DP port and a DN port. The controller block includes a monitor circuit, a transceiver, and a control circuit. The monitor circuit monitors the DP and DN ports of the apparatus. The transceiver receives one or more messages form a charge-receiving device and communicate data to the charge-receiving device. The control circuit controls operation of the pair of switches based on a signal from the monitor circuit. | 12-03-2015 |
20150357692 | THERMOELECTRIC-BASED THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Disclosed embodiments include thermoelectric-based thermal management systems and methods configured to heat and/or cool an electrical device. Thermal management systems can include at least one electrical conductor in electrical and thermal communication with a temperature-sensitive region of the electrical device and at least one thermoelectric device in thermal communication with the at least one electrical conductor. Electric power can be directed to the thermoelectric device by the same electrical conductor or an external power supply, causing the thermoelectric device to provide controlled heating and/or cooling to the electrical device via the at least one electrical conductor. The thermoelectric management system can be integrated with the management system of the electrical device on a printed circuit substrate. | 12-10-2015 |
20150357837 | BATTERY CHARGER, BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM, AND BATTERY CHARGING METHOD - A battery charger for charging a battery includes a charger; an acquisition unit acquiring information of the battery; and a control unit setting a charging condition of the battery based on the information of the battery and controlling the charger. | 12-10-2015 |
20150357849 | USB CHARGER USING SENSOR-LESS CURRENT LIMIT - A universal serial bus charger comprises a universal serial bus connector for providing a connection to a voltage source. An output voltage connector provides a charging voltage to a connected battery. A switching voltage regulator generates the charging voltage responsive to the voltage source. Control circuitry monitors an actual charging current applied to the connected battery and provides a programmed current signal enabling the actual charging current to operate at a programmed level if the actual charging current does not exceed a programmed charging current level. The control circuitry provides a charging current limit signal enabling the actual charging current to operate at a predetermined charge current limit if the actual charging current exceeds the programmed charging current level. PWM control circuitry generates switching control signals to control operation of the switching voltage regulator responsive to the control circuitry. | 12-10-2015 |
20150357858 | BATTERY POWERED CIRCUIT AND METHOD - In one embodiment, an apparatus can include: (i) a power converter having an output terminal configured to supply power for a load; (ii) a first switch coupled between the power converter and an input voltage; (iii) a second switch coupled between a battery and the output terminal of the power converter; (iv) a PWM controller configured to control a switching state of a power transistor in the power converter; (v) a mode-switching circuit configured to select a charging mode or a discharging mode based on a voltage of the battery and a charging current; and (vi) a charging-discharging circuit configured to control the second switch based on the mode selection. | 12-10-2015 |
20150364936 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ESTIMATING BATTERY PACK CAPACITY DURING CHARGE SUSTAINING USE - System and methods for estimating a capacity of a battery are presented. In certain embodiments, charge and discharge current throughput data may be separately accumulated during operation of a battery system (e.g., during a charge sustaining operation of vehicle associated with the battery system). Charge and discharge voltage-based state of charge movement data may be further separately accumulated. Upon accumulating sufficient data, estimated charge and discharge battery capacities may be determined based on the accumulated data. | 12-17-2015 |
20150366137 | A Robotic Work Tool System and Method Comprising a Charging Station - A robotic work tool system ( | 12-24-2015 |
20150372519 | CHARGING AND DISCHARGING DEVICE - A charging and discharging device is capable of connecting a power storage device and a normal charging device, which supplies AC power. The power storage device includes a DC inlet, a storage part and a storage control part. An AC inlet of the charging and discharging device is detachably connectable to a normal charging connector of the normal charging device. A DC connector is detachably connectable to the DC inlet. A converting part converts AC power supplied from the normal charging device through the AC inlet to DC power. A charging and discharging control part controls power conversion in the converting part. By connecting the power storage device and the normal charging device through the charging and discharging device, power supply and reception between the power storage device and the normal charging device can be enabled and the configuration of the power storage device is simplified. | 12-24-2015 |
20150372520 | DEVICE CHARGING SYSTEM - Optimized bus powered peripheral battery charging includes a circuit to initiate a change in an advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI) state in a controller allowing charging of a peripheral device battery, the circuit including a signal converter coupled between an input port and the controller to sense when a the peripheral device battery is coupled to an input port and to restrict the controller from changing ACPI state multiple times for a given peripheral device battery coupling; and a ground loop detector coupled in parallel to the signal converter between the input port and the controller to allow the controller to know that the peripheral device battery has maintained being coupled to the input port. | 12-24-2015 |
20150372521 | Portable Power Bank - The present invention provides a power bank comprising a battery protection board, controller board, and a host connector. The host connector is compatible with an accessory connector on a fast charger board, and the host connector is connected to the accessory connector for boosting the charging rate of the power bank. The fast charger board connected to the power bank may, for powering laptops and electric bicycles, elevate the output voltage of the power bank to 12V or above. The power bank may further connect with other external components, such as an LED module and a wireless transceiver module, in order to extend the functionality of the power bank. | 12-24-2015 |
20150374117 | Holder Assembly for Portable Electronic Devices - A holder assembly for portable electronic devices supports tablets, small notebook computers or the like, and allows a user to view the electronic device in a hands-free manner. The assembly includes a holding member having a top surface, a bottom surface and a perimeter edge coupled to and extending between the top and bottom surfaces. The top surface is planar and receives and supports a portable electronic device. An arm is coupled to and extends from the bottom surface of the holding member. A base is coupled to a bottom end of the arm. | 12-31-2015 |
20150380955 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC POWER SOURCE FOR AIRCRAFT - The present invention is a ground power unit for aircraft. The ground power unit includes a battery and a standardized aircraft ground power connector. The ground power unit also comprises a means for recharging the battery of the ground power unit. In some embodiments of the invention, the means for recharging the battery may also be adapted to provide power to an aircraft electrical system to which the ground power unit is connected. | 12-31-2015 |
20150380961 | BATTERY CHARGER DEVICE AND METHOD - Embodiments of a battery charger and methods for operating same are disclosed. The charger has a plurality of charging pins, and a device to be charged may be plugged into the charger in multiple orientations. The charger detects the device's orientation and sets the states of its charging pins appropriately to charge the device. Optionally, the charger may have additional pins, likewise settable according to a device's orientation, for supplying power and/or communications to the device during charging. | 12-31-2015 |
20150380965 | HYBRID POWER CONVERTER STAGE - In one example, a method includes generating, by one or more active circuit elements of a power converter and during a charging state, a first DC power signal from an input power signal; outputting, during the charging state, the first DC power signal to a battery; receiving, during a discharging state, a second DC power signal from the battery; generating, by the same one or more active circuit elements of the power converter and during the discharging state, an AC power signal from the second DC power signal; and outputting, during the discharging state, the AC power signal to a load. | 12-31-2015 |
20150380966 | BATTERY CHARGER - A battery charger includes an input supply terminal configured to receive a supply signal and a battery terminal configured to be connected to a battery. A supply switching circuit is arranged between the battery terminal and the input supply terminal. A control device generates a control signal to control operation of the supply switching circuit. A fuel gauge device provide a digital estimation of a voltage signal across the battery. A correction device modifies the control signal in response to the digital estimation of the voltage signal across the battery if that digital estimation is outside of a value range between two thresholds. | 12-31-2015 |
20160006280 | POWER TOOL CHARGING DEVICE AND POWER TOOL CHARGING SYSTEM - A power tool charging device includes a charging unit that charges a rechargeable battery of a power tool, a condition detection unit that detects condition information of the rechargeable battery, and an information processing unit that receives the condition information of the rechargeable battery from the condition detection unit and outputs the received condition information of the rechargeable battery to a communication unit capable of performing near field communication with another device. | 01-07-2016 |
20160006285 | Charging Socket - A charging socket comprises a casing. A press and detain switch and a circuit board are accommodated and positioned inside the casing. A movable base is positioned above an opening of the casing. The movable base is connected with an end of a press portion. One end of the movable base is pivotally connected with the easing. At least one plugging base is inbuilt inside another end of the movable base. The plugging base is electrically connected with the circuit board. Accordingly, when the movable base is pressed to move together with the press portion and expose the plugging base, an electrical device can be charged electrically. When the movable base, is pressed to hide the plugging base, the plugging base is open-circuited for safety. | 01-07-2016 |
20160006287 | MOBILE POWER SOURCE WITH A SINGLE INTERFACE, A BLUETOOTH KEYBOARD AND A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE - A mobile power source with a single interface, a Bluetooth keyboard and a protective sleeve is disclosed. The mobile power source comprises a voltage detecting circuit for detecting a voltage of an external power source, a current detecting circuit for detecting a current of an external load, a microcontroller, a charging controlling unit and a power supplying control unit. The microcontroller controls the charging of the built-in battery via the charging controlling unit when an access of the external power source is detected by the voltage detecting circuit and controls the power supplying to the external load via the power supplying control unit when an access of the external load is detected by the current detecting circuit. By implementing present application, one same interface can be used for both supplying power to the external load and charging the built-in battery via the external power source. | 01-07-2016 |
20160011273 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING A CAPACITY OF A BATTERY | 01-14-2016 |
20160020495 | METHOD FOR RESTORING BATTERY CAPACITY, METHOD FOR RESTORING BATTERY PACK CAPACITY, DEVICE FOR RESTORING BATTERY CAPACITY, AND DEVICE FOR RESTORING BATTERY PACK CAPACITY - This method for restoring battery capacity is provided with an oxygen-generating/exhausting step for charging a nickel-metal-hydride storage battery, causing the generation of oxygen gas in a positive electrode, opening a safety valve device, and discharging at least a portion of the oxygen gas through the safety valve device to the outside of the battery. The battery temperature when starting the step is in the range of −30 to 10° C. and the SOC is in the range of (30-Ta) to 100%, or the battery temperature (Ta) is in the range of 10 to 50° C. and the SOC is in the range of 20-100%. | 01-21-2016 |
20160020621 | BIDIRECTIONAL VOLTAGE CONVERTER FOR MULTI-CELL SERIES BATTERIES - The present application is directed to a bidirectional voltage converter for multi-cell series batteries. A power module may comprise a battery including at least two cells and a converter module to generate a single-cell voltage and a two-cell series voltage from battery power while controlling charging and/or discharging of the cells to be at substantially the same rate. A converter module may comprise a first capacitor coupled across a first cell, a second capacitor coupled across a second cell and a third capacitor that may be flexibly coupled. When balancing charge and/or discharge rate, the third capacitor may be coupled across the second capacitor for a set on time and then coupled across the first capacitor for the set on time. A variable off time between couplings may be determined based on the difference between the voltage in the third capacitor and first capacitor. | 01-21-2016 |
20160020631 | Energy Harvesting System - A system is presented for harvesting electromagnetic energy propagating in surroundings. The system comprises an antenna unit, a harvesting unit, and an input signal adapting circuit. The antenna unit is configured for receiving external electromagnetic radiation from the surroundings and producing a corresponding electric output. The harvesting unit comprises at least one energy harvesting circuit each configured and operable for receiving signals indicative of the output of the antenna unit and generating and storing corresponding electric charge, the harvesting circuit comprising: a rectifying unit comprising a plurality of rectifiers each configured and operable to receive AC electric signals and generate corresponding DC electric power; and a charge collection unit configured and operable to receive the plurality of DC electric powers from said rectifying unit and converting and accumulating them into the electric charge presenting harvested energy. The input signal adapting circuit has an input connected to the antenna unit and an output connected to the rectifying unit, the input signal adapting circuit being configured and operable for adjusting a predetermined electrical property of the antenna unit and rectifying unit to thereby optimize receipt of the electric output of the antenna unit to the harvesting circuit. | 01-21-2016 |
20160028259 | Portable Charging Assembly - A portable charging assembly includes a housing. A lever is movably coupled to the housing. The lever may be depressed. A generator is coupled to the housing. A drive gear is movably coupled to the housing. The drive gear is movably coupled to the generator. The lever engages the drive gear when the lever is depressed. The drive gear moves the generator. The generator produces an electrical current when the lever is depressed. A battery is coupled to the housing. The battery is operationally coupled to the generator. The battery is charged by the generator. A pair of power ports is coupled to the housing. The power ports are operationally coupled to the battery. The power ports are selectively operationally coupled to an external electronic device. The battery charges the external electronic device. | 01-28-2016 |
20160028260 | RECONFIGURABLE ENERGY STORAGE AND POWER SUPPLY DEVICE - A charging device includes a body having a rechargeable energy storage device and a housing, an interface pivotally coupled to the housing, the interface including a first conductor and a second conductor and configured to transmit power between the rechargeable energy storage device and a device connected to the interface, a first rigid post, a first pin, a first compressible element positioned to press the first pin against the first rigid post, a second rigid post, a second pin, and a second compressible element positioned to press the second pin against the second rigid post. The interface is configured to pivot about an axis defined by the first pin and the second pin. | 01-28-2016 |
20160028263 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES - A system and method for charging a plurality of batteries is disclosed. A battery charging hub may have a plurality of charging/discharging ports capable of applying varying charging programs based on the state of a battery. A battery charging hub may include wired or wireless communication ability to allow the battery charging hub to communicate with remote units regarding the state and quality of batteries at the charging hub. A virtual disposable battery is also disclosed. | 01-28-2016 |
20160028303 | BLACK START OF A MULTILEVEL VOLTAGE SOURCE CONVERTER - A voltage source converter includes a black start control unit and cells, where each cell includes a first switch between a first end of a cell capacitor and a first cell terminal, a second switch between a second end of the cell capacitor and the first cell terminal, where a second cell terminal is provided via the first or the second end of the cell capacitor, a first power supply unit and a second power supply unit, where the black start control unit is configured to perform, after the initial application of a DC voltage to a cell terminal of a cell and the subsequent initial charging of the chargeable power supply unit of one of the switches, charging of an uncharged power supply unit of the other switch through repeatedly turning on and off the switch with initially charged power supply unit. | 01-28-2016 |
20160031335 | PORTABLE CHARGING CABLE WITH IN-LINE CONTROLLER - A portable electric vehicle support equipment (EVSE) unit is formed as a cord of plural insulated conductors and a flexible outer sheath enclosing said plural insulated conductors. The cord includes an EVSE docking connector on a docking end of the cord and a utility plug on a utility end of the cord, said cord being divided into a docking section terminated at said docking connector and a utility section terminated at said utility connector. The cord further includes an in-line EVSE controller and a housing enclosing said controller, said housing sealed with said flexible outer sheath and disposed at an intermediate section of said cord between said docking and utility sections. | 02-04-2016 |
20160036256 | INTER-PROTOCOL CHARGING ADAPTER - An inter-protocol charging adapter for equipment to be charged via a bus includes: first connectors corresponding to a first charging protocol that requires the bus to be energized before the equipment closes onto the bus; second connectors corresponding to a second charging protocol that does not energize the bus before the equipment closes onto the bus; and a boost converter coupled to the bus and to at least one of the second connectors, wherein the boost converter uses energy from the second connector to energize the bus before the equipment closes onto the bus. | 02-04-2016 |
20160036258 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND CHARGE CONTROL METHOD - On embodiment provides an electronic apparatus including: a controller configured to perform a power management of the electronic apparatus; a battery capable of counting cycles of a charging; and a charge circuit configured to perform the charging to the battery by using DC power supplied from an AC power supply device, wherein the controller is configured to cause the charge circuit to step down a charge voltage of the battery every predetermined number of the counts. | 02-04-2016 |
20160043584 | MOBILE POWER SUPPLY, CHARGING BASE AND SUPERIMPOSED CHARGING PLATFORM - A mobile power supply includes an upper and lower shells, both of which are attached to each other to form a housing of the mobile power supply. A first PCB and a storage battery connected with the first PCB are disposed within the housing. An upper cover is provided at the top of the upper shell. A lower cover is provided at the bottom of the lower shell. A first and second conductive poles, which pass through the upper and lower covers and are both connected with the first PCB, are vertically disposed apart from each other within the housing. Top ends of the first and second conductive poles form first snap button structures with the upper cover, respectively. Bottom ends of the first and second conductive poles form first buckling structures with the lower cover, respectively, the first buckling structures match with the first snap button structures, respectively. | 02-11-2016 |
20160043586 | METHODS, ELECTRONIC DEVICES, AND CHARGER APPARATUS FOR QUICK USB CHARGING - USB charger apparatus and chargeable electronic devices are presented in which the device and charger use USB cable data lines to establish a bidirectional communications connection, and the charger provides charger capability information to a master controller of the electronic device via the communications connection. The device controller preferentially selects a fastest charging match between the charger capability information and device charging capability information, and sends configuration information through the communications connection to set the power supply level of the charger. The charger communicates power supply status information to the electronic device, and the device can reconfigure the charger power supply level accordingly. | 02-11-2016 |
20160043588 | Active Power Factor Corrector Circuit - In accordance with an embodiment, a circuit includes a direct current (DC) output configured to be coupled to a rechargeable battery and a power factor corrector circuit coupled to the DC output, where the power factor corrector circuit includes a controller, and where the controller is configured to determine a switching frequency of the power factor corrector circuit in accordance with a battery charging curve of the rechargeable battery. | 02-11-2016 |
20160043589 | All Solid State Battery System - Provided is an all solid state battery system with a high energy density. The all solid state battery system comprises an all solid state battery, and a discharging control unit that controls discharging of the all solid state battery, a cathode active material layer contains a cathode active material particle, and a sulfide solid electrolyte particle, and a ratio (T/t) of an actual thickness “T” of the cathode active material layer to an effective thickness “t” of the cathode active material layer which is calculated by the following Expression satisfies a relationship of 0.01≦T/t≦0.15; | 02-11-2016 |
20160049804 | METHOD, DEVICE, AND ADAPTOR FOR DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTING CHARGING CURRENT OF ADAPTOR TO ACHIEVE THERMAL PROTECTION AND FAST CHARGING - A method, device and adaptor for dynamically adjusting charging current of the adaptor to achieve thermal protection and fast charging. The method includes the steps of: checking whether the adaptor is capable of providing a target current for a battery connected to a charger device, and generating a check result; and according to the check result, making the adaptor to adjust a charging voltage provided by the adaptor from a first voltage to a second voltage so as to adjust the charging current supplied by the adaptor. | 02-18-2016 |
20160049812 | BATTERY EXPANSION SYSTEM HAVING A SINGLE ROUTE FOR CHARGING AND DISCHARGING AND BATTERY CHARGING AND DISCHARGING CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A battery expansion system and a battery charging and discharging control method configure the cells as an expansion form to connect to a system host such that the charger IC of the system host treats the battery expansion system as a single battery cell for DC charging and discharging control. The battery expansion system utilizes a controller in control of the charge/discharge route for each battery cell. In such way, each battery cell is capable of providing power for the system host or charging another cell until the battery cells are balanced with one another. With the control of a current control device and a charging switch in the charging/discharging route, the controller may effectively limit the charging current toward each cell under the maximum design charging current once a current impulse or in-rush current occurs. | 02-18-2016 |
20160049815 | SCHEME FOR ACTIVATING OR DEACTIVATING SHIPPING MODE FOR BATTERY VIA BATTERY CONNECTING INTERFACE WITHOUT ADDITIONAL SIGNAL PORT(S) - A method for controlling a state of a battery includes: providing and using a specific connecting interface to connect the battery and a portable device; and controlling the battery to enter a shipping mode and exit the shipping mode by using the specific connecting interface. | 02-18-2016 |
20160049816 | PORTABLE MEMORY POWER BANK - A portable memory power bank comprises a charging loop, a battery, a discharging loop, a MCU, a USB charging port and a USB discharging port inside a body of a power bank, and a built-in portable memory including a memory unit, a controller and a voltage source. The controller is coupled to the memory unit to have access to the data therein and also coupled to the USB charging port and USB discharging port separately. The voltage source is separately coupled to the discharging loop and the controller in order to supply electric power to the controller. The present invention therefore has functions of power storage, power supply, data storage, and data transmission for devices such as cell phones and tablet PC. Moreover, the connected device is being charged while transmitting the data. | 02-18-2016 |
20160056647 | Cradle for Electronic Device - A cradle for an electronic device includes a mounting portion to detachably/attachably accommodate at least a part of the electronic device, a connector disposed in the mounting portion, and a detection member disposed in the mounting portion to detect whether the electronic device is mounted on the mounting portion. Only when the electronic device is attached to the cradle, the cradle may charge a battery or establish an electrical connection automatically with an external device to transmit/receive data. Therefore, a Product Liability (PL) accident can be prevented, and reliability of the cradle can be improved. | 02-25-2016 |
20160056648 | STYLUS CHARGING CASE - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a portable charging case that can serve as both a charging base and a protective carrying case for a rechargeable stylus. The portable charging case can enable a quick connect and release of the stylus using magnetic force for magnetic engagement of the stylus to the charging base. The charging base may include a logic board that dynamically changes the polarity of the charge coming in through the charging base charging contacts. Such a dynamic change of polarity can recharge the stylus irrespective of the polarity alignment between the stylus charging terminals and the charging base charging contacts. | 02-25-2016 |
20160064958 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BATTERY CHARGING - An electronic device comprising: an interface arranged to connect to an external power supply device and supply power to a battery; a sensor unit arranged to measure a temperature of the electronic device; and a power management unit configured to charge the battery based on the temperature. | 03-03-2016 |
20160064971 | Charging Device and Charging Method - A charging device and a charging method are disclosed, wherein the charging device for charging multiple electronic devices has a plurality of power connectors, a battery level monitor module, a power module, and a control module. The plurality of power connectors are coupled to the multiple electronic devices. The battery level monitor module monitors the battery level of each electronic device connected to the plurality of power connectors. The power module charges the multiple electronic devices. The control module is signally connected with the plurality of power connectors, the battery level monitor module, and the power module, and adjusts the charging current supplied to each electronic device according to the battery level of each electronic device. | 03-03-2016 |
20160064973 | BATTERY PROTECTION CIRCUIT PACKAGE - Disclosed is a battery protection circuit package capable of ensuring stability of a battery, the package including a substrate having a plurality of external connection terminals and a plurality of internal connection terminals, and a protection integrated chip (IC), one or more field effect transistors (FETs), and one or more passive devices provided on the substrate, wherein the protection IC includes a separate IC structure capable of forcibly blocking discharge or charge of the battery bare cell by switching off the FETs when an electrical signal is input through one of the external connection terminals. | 03-03-2016 |
20160064981 | CHARGING CIRCUIT, CONTROL CHIP AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A charging circuit including a transformer, a storage element, a switch element, a first resistor, and a current detection unit is provided. The transformer includes a primary coil and a secondary coil. The storage element is coupled to the secondary coil. The switch element is coupled to the primary coil. The first resistor is coupled to the primary coil. The current detection unit detects current flowing through the first resistor. When the current reaches a set current, the current detection unit sends a full signal to de-activate the switch unit. | 03-03-2016 |
20160064982 | CHARGING CIRCUIT - A battery charging circuit includes a power management IC, a controller, and a feedback circuit. The power management IC is configured to manage the power charging to a battery. The controller is configured to provide a preset value of current and a preset value of voltage. The feedback circuit is coupled to the power management IC and the controller and the battery. The feedback circuit compares the preset value of current with a charging current to the battery, and compares the preset value of voltage with a charging voltage to the battery to obtain results of comparison, and provides a feedback signal to the power management IC according to the comparisons. The power management IC decreases or increases power output upon the comparisons. | 03-03-2016 |
20160064983 | CHARGING APPARATUS CONNECTABLE TO TELEPHONE - A charging apparatus connectable to a telephone includes: a base ( | 03-03-2016 |
20160068075 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR VENDING, CHARGING, AND TWO-WAY DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES - A two-way distribution, charging, and vending system permits a subscriber to exchange one or more partially or completely discharged portable electric energy storage devices for a comparable number of charged portable electric energy storage devices. The two-way distribution, charging, and vending system includes a number of charging modules, each with a dedicated power converter, communicably coupled to at least one two-way distribution system controller and to a power distribution grid. Upon receipt of a discharged portable electric energy storage device, the at least one two-way distribution system controller validates a manufacturer identifier and a subscriber identifier stored in a nontransitory storage media carried by the discharged portable electric energy storage device. Responsive to a successful authentication and validation, the at least one two-way distribution system controller dispenses a charged portable electric energy storage device to the subscriber. | 03-10-2016 |
20160072324 | DIAGNOSTIC CHARGING CRADLE AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A device and method for charging and testing an animal stimulus receiver is provided herein. | 03-10-2016 |
20160075244 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING APPARATUS - A charging apparatus is provided. The charging apparatus includes a plug supplying electrical energy to an electric vehicle (EV) through a plurality of plug pins; a plurality of temperature sensors disposed in the plug and measuring the temperatures of the plurality of plug pins; and a control unit determining the presence or absence of the overheating of the plug based on the temperatures measured from the plurality of temperature sensors. | 03-17-2016 |
20160079775 | Charging Current Setting Method and Charging Module - A charging current setting method for a charging module includes detecting at least one voltage value of an input voltage signal in an input terminal of the charging module to calculate an input resistance; setting a lower limit voltage value according to the input resistance; controlling an input current to increase, so that the input voltage signal decreases in accordance with the increasing input current; controlling the input voltage signal to remain on the lower limit voltage value when the input voltage signal decreases to the lower limit voltage value, and recording a magnitude of the input current as an upper limit current value after the input current becomes stable; and determining a charging current value of the charging module according to the upper limit current value. | 03-17-2016 |
20160079777 | CHARGING TECHNIQUES FOR SOLID-STATE BATTERIES IN PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - The disclosed embodiments provide a system that manages use of a solid-state battery in a portable electronic device. During operation, the system monitors a temperature of the solid-state battery during use of the solid-state battery with the portable electronic device. Next, the system modifies a charging technique for the solid-state battery based on the monitored temperature to increase a capacity or a cycle life of the solid-state battery. To modify the charging technique based on the monitored temperature, the system may increase a charge rate of the solid-state battery if the temperature exceeds a first temperature threshold. On the other hand, the system may maintain the charge rate of the solid-state battery if the temperature does not exceed the first temperature threshold. | 03-17-2016 |
20160079784 | BATTERY CHARGER - A device with power factor correction for converting three-phase alternating-current power into direct-current power includes a DC to DC power converter, a first set of three diodes, a second set of three diodes, an input capacitor connected to the power converter, an input resistor disposed between the second set of diodes and the power converter, and a differential amplifier connected to the second set of diodes, a non-inverting input connected to the power converter, a negative power voltage connected to the power converter, a positive power voltage connected to the power converter, and an output connected to the power converter driving the power converter toward the sensed current at the inverting input and the non-inverting input being proportional to the voltage across the positive power voltage and negative power voltage. | 03-17-2016 |
20160079785 | BOOTSTRAP CAPACITOR CHARGING CIRCUIT FOR GAN DEVICES - GaN-based half bridge power conversion circuits employ control, support and logic functions that are monolithically integrated on the same devices as the power transistors. In some embodiments a low side GaN device communicates through one or more level shift circuits with a high side GaN device. Both the high side and the low side devices may have one or more integrated control, support and logic functions. Some devices employ electro-static discharge circuits and features formed within the GaN-based devices to improve the reliability and performance of the half bridge power conversion circuits. | 03-17-2016 |
20160079787 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EFFICIENT BATTERY CHARGING AND USAGE - Battery charging methods and systems for devices that have rechargeable batteries provide an efficient way to know when to charge a device's battery, and when to switch between the device's battery and an external power source as the device's power source. The methods and systems receive signals associated with an external information service including instructions to conduct processing, access thresholds for a plurality of power rates, obtain information about when different power rates are in effect and, after determining a charge level associated with a battery, compare the threshold of the current power rate to the device's battery's charge level. Based on such a comparison, the methods and systems can determine whether the battery should be charged and whether the device's battery or an external power source should be used as the device's power source. | 03-17-2016 |
20160079790 | CONTROLLER FOR A SWITCHED MODE POWER SUPPLY AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A controller for a switched mode power supply, wherein the controller is configured to be connected to a synchronous rectifier. The controller comprising:
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20160087461 | DIFFUSION-LIMITED ADAPTIVE BATTERY CHARGING - Some embodiments of the present invention provide a system that adaptively charges a battery, wherein the battery is a lithium-ion battery which includes a transport-limiting electrode governed by diffusion, an electrolyte separator and a non-transport-limiting electrode. During operation, the system determines a lithium surface concentration at an interface between the transport-limiting electrode and the electrolyte separator based on a diffusion time for lithium in the transport-limiting electrode. Next, the system calculates a charging current or a charging voltage for the battery based on the determined lithium surface concentration. Finally, the system applies the charging current or the charging voltage to the battery. | 03-24-2016 |
20160087469 | Portable Electronic Storage and Charging Apparatus - A portable electronics storage and charging apparatus for use in storing and charging handheld electronic devices that each includes a battery and a USB charging cable includes a case having a lower portion and an upper portion that each define respective cavities. The upper portion is pivotally coupled to the lower portion and movable between closed and open configurations. A master battery is situated in one of the lower or upper portion cavities. A plurality of spaced apart cable racks is coupled to the top wall of the upper portion of the case, each cable rack being configured to hold a respective charging cable associated with a respective electronic device. The master battery is electrically coupled to a respective charging cable held by a respective cable rack and configured to impart current to a respective electronic device when the respective device is electrically connected to the respective charging cable. | 03-24-2016 |
20160087487 | BIDIRECTIONAL POWER CONVERTING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a bidirectional power converting apparatus, and more particularly, to a bidirectional power converting apparatus that generates AC power or DC power insulated from each other by physically connecting a plurality of ACDC motor generators to charge a battery. | 03-24-2016 |
20160089992 | BATTERY SYSTEM BI-STABLE RELAY CONTROL - A 12 volt automotive battery system includes a first battery coupled to an electrical system, and the first battery includes a first battery chemistry. Further, the 12 volt automotive battery system includes a second battery coupled in parallel with the first battery and selectively coupled to the electrical system via a bi-stable relay. The second battery includes a second battery chemistry that has a higher coulombic efficiency than the first battery chemistry. Additionally, the bi-stable relay couples the second battery to the electrical system during regenerative braking to enable the second battery to capture a majority of the power generated during regenerative braking. Furthermore, the bi-stable relay maintains a coupling of the second battery to the electrical system when the vehicle transitions from a key-on position to a key-off position. | 03-31-2016 |
20160093852 | LITHIUM ION BATTERY MODULE WITH FREE FLOATING PRISMATIC BATTERY CELLS - Present embodiments include a lithium ion battery module having a lineup of prismatic lithium ion battery cells positioned within a cell receptacle area of a housing of the lithium ion battery module. The prismatic battery cells of the lineup are spaced apart from one another in a spaced arrangement by fixed protrusions extending from internal surfaces of the housing forming the cell receptacle area, and the fixed protrusions extend inwardly to form a plurality of discontinuous slots across a width of the cell receptacle area. | 03-31-2016 |
20160094057 | Method and Apparatus for Start-Up of a Field Device - Method for start-up of a field device, wherein for start-up of the field device an energy storer (R) for storing electrical energy is charged by means of a power supply (PS), preferably a power-limited power supply (PS), and wherein the electrical energy stored in the energy storer (R) is used to supply the field device at least at times with electrical energy, at least during start-up of the field device. | 03-31-2016 |
20160094067 | Multi-Battery Charging Circuit and Charging Method Thereof - A multi-battery charging circuit is described and it includes an electric power detecting unit for detecting remaining amount of electric power of each battery; a charging deciding unit provided with a first amount of electric power threshold and for comparing the remaining amount detected with the first threshold; and a charging unit for charging a plurality of batteries with a first strategy in a first time period, and with a second strategy in a second time period when the remaining amount of electric power of one or more of the batteries is equal to a second amount of electric power threshold, and with a third strategy in a third time period when the remaining amount is equal to a third amount of electric power threshold. | 03-31-2016 |
20160094071 | CONTROLLING POWER IN A MULTI-PORT USB POWER DELIVERY SYSTEM - Systems and methods may provide for a charger that includes a converter with a battery port, a first bypass switch coupled to a first bus port and the battery port, and a second bypass switch coupled to a second bus port and the battery port. Additionally, a charge controller may use one or more control signals to manage power to be delivered from the first bus port through the first bypass switch to the battery port, and power to be delivered from the second bus port through the second bypass switch to the battery port. | 03-31-2016 |
20160096440 | Mechanism For Locking And Fault Detection In The Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment Cord Reel - An electric vehicle charging assembly includes a cord reel, a cord reel locking mechanism, and a master control unit for selectively unlocking the cord reel in response to an authorization signal. The electric vehicle charging assembly monitors the rotational position of the cord reel to prevent unauthorized use, and to record or relay information related to the improper use or malfunction of the electric vehicle charging assembly. | 04-07-2016 |
20160098046 | CONFIGURABLE LED POWER SUPPLY WITH WIRELESS INTERFACE - A power supply includes power circuitry configured to provide DC power to a separate load, and wireless communication circuitry for wirelessly communicating with an external control device such as a smart phone. A controller is configured to (1) conduct communications with the external control device via the wireless communication circuitry to receive configuration parameters, and (2) incorporate the configuration parameters into a control scheme for operation of the power supply. The power supply may be used with an LED lamp including a series of LEDs, and the configuration parameters establish desired operating characteristics including selection of constant-current or constant-voltage operation, and/or parameters for a dimming curve applied in dimming operation of the LED lamp. The power supply may be used in other applications including battery charging applications. | 04-07-2016 |
20160099581 | BATTERY CHARGER WITH USER INTERFACE - A battery charger may accommodate simultaneous charging of one or more batteries. The battery charger may also accommodate high power charging of a single battery. Li-type and/or Ni-type Batteries equipped with RFID technology may communicate with the battery charger equipped with similar technology to provide default charge settings in response to battery chemistry type, cell count, recommended charge rates, number of charges on the battery, among other information. The charge parameters may be user-adjustable in an ‘advanced mode’ of the battery charger. Several safety features may be included. | 04-07-2016 |
20160099588 | CHARGING ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POWER IN CHARGING ELECTRONIC DEVICE - According to various embodiments, a charging electronic device may include: a communication module configured to receive one or more types of power; a power control module configured to charge or discharge a battery module with selected power among the one or more types of power; and a control module configured to change a charging condition or discharging condition of the power control module to correspond to the selected power among the one or more types of power to charge or discharge the battery module. Other embodiments are also possible. | 04-07-2016 |
20160099592 | PORTABLE CHARGING CASE - A portable charging case configured to contain and charge an electronic vaping device or a battery thereof is provided. The portable charging case includes a body, a cover hingedly connected to the body at a hinge axle, and a hinge assembly. The hinge assembly includes a biasing component including a pin having an integrally formed straight first end portion and a curved second end portion. The biasing component also includes a spring arranged about the straight first end portion of the pin. The pin extends through an opening in a housing, such that the spring presses against a bottom surface of the housing and against a base of the curved second end portion of the pin. | 04-07-2016 |
20160105038 | ADAPTER, PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CHARGE CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An adapter, a portable electronic device and a charge control method thereof are provided. The adapter includes a connector and a controller. The connector includes a first terminal. The controller is electrically connected to the connector and determines whether to enter a quick charge mode according to a control signal from the connector. In the quick charge mod, the controller receives a charge control signal from the first terminal. The charge control signal has a plurality of pulses, and encoding information is formed by the plurality of pulses. The adapter is controlled by the controller according to the encoding information so as to provide a quick charge voltage. | 04-14-2016 |
20160105046 | MULTI-FUNCTION CAR CHARGER - A multi-function car charger comprises a housing, a first electrode, a PCB board, a second electrode and a power output port. The car charger further includes a safety hammer, a rear end of safety hammer which is fixed in the housing. The car charger, the safety hammer and other accessories are integrated as a whole to reduce the quantity of car accessories and reduce the occupied space of the car accessories. The safety hammers is placed at a car charger socket where a cigarette lighter is easy to take, thereby attaining the convenience of use. | 04-14-2016 |
20160111901 | BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A battery management system (BMS) monitors and reports on an operational state of a battery. In some embodiments the BMS can be part of a battery assembly. In at least one embodiment the BMS can monitor battery voltage, charge and discharge current, temperature and (via a measurement utilizing magnetism) chemical change in a battery. In some embodiments, a permanent magnet is placed within the battery and a magnetoresistance sensor on the battery management system circuit board is employed to measure the affected magnetic field from the chemical change within the battery as it moves from a discharged state to a charged state and back to a discharged state. This measurement provides for an accurate statement of the battery's present day state of charge and state of health. | 04-21-2016 |
20160111904 | Multi-function Apparatus - A multi-function apparatus includes an energy storage element; a full bridge circuit, including a first node; a second node; a first switch; a second switch; a third switch; and a fourth switch; and a center segment, electrically connected between the first node and the second node, including a source unit, for providing a charging current to the energy storage element when the source unit is connected to an external energy source; and a load unit, for loading a discharging current provided from the energy storage element when the source unit is not connected to the external energy source. | 04-21-2016 |
20160111905 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CHARGING ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES - An electronic device for use in charging a battery includes a housing, a display device coupled to the housing, and a control circuit disposed within the housing. The control circuit is configured to determine a plurality of different options for charging a battery, including determining a predicted impact on the overall life of the battery for each of the plurality of options, display the plurality of options for charging the battery on the display device, each of the plurality of options including an indication of the predicted impact on the overall life of the battery, receive a user input identifying a user selection of one of the plurality of options, and charge the battery in accordance with the selected option. | 04-21-2016 |
20160118814 | Voltage Slew Rate Throttling for Reduction of Anomalous Charging Current - Systems, methods and/or devices are used to reduce anomalous charging current by selectively shunting biasing current away from a control terminal of a controlled device that conducts the charging current during a charging mode. In some embodiments, a power-control circuit includes: (1) a controlled device with a first terminal coupled to a power-supply node, a second terminal to provide a first output voltage, and a control terminal; (2) a current source to provide a biasing current to the control terminal of the controlled device during a charging mode; and (3) a selective current shunt to shunt a portion of the biasing current away from the control terminal of the controlled device in response to a determination that a charging current through the first and second terminals of the controlled device satisfies a threshold during the charging mode. | 04-28-2016 |
20160118820 | ALL-SOLID-STATE BATTERY SYSTEM - An all-solid-state battery system includes: an all-solid-state battery; a light detection unit; and a control unit. The all-solid-state battery includes a battery element having a positive electrode layer, a negative electrode layer and a solid electrolyte layer. The light detection unit detects light emitted from at least one of the positive electrode layer and the negative electrode layer. The control unit controls charge of the all-solid-state battery on the basis of intensity of light detected by the light detection unit. | 04-28-2016 |
20160118823 | BATTERY MODULE HAVING OVERCHARGE PREVENTING DEVICE, AND OVERCHARGE PREVENTING DEVICE FOR BATTERY MODULE - The present invention relates to a battery module mounted with an overcharge preventing device, and an overcharge preventing device for a battery module. The battery module mounted with an overcharge preventing device of the present invention includes: a battery cell including a first battery cell and a second battery cell, which are spaced apart from each other; and an overcharge preventing device inserted and disposed between the first battery cell and the second battery cell, and configured to block power supplied to the battery cell when the battery cell is expanded according to overcharge, in which the overcharge preventing device is configured as one module separately from the battery cell, and is replaceably disposed between the first battery cell and the second battery cell, which are spaced apart from each other. | 04-28-2016 |
20160118826 | POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM, POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND CHARGING COMBINATION - A charging combination includes a power output device which is configured to output electric energy constantly or adjustably and a power input device which is configured to receive electric energy from the power output device. The power output device includes a power supply module for storing electric energy or obtaining electric energy from an external power grid as an energy source, a first USB connector for being connected with the power supply module and at least configured to transfer electric energy, and a first control module having a first controller which is at least configured to control an output voltage of the first USB connector when supplying electric energy. The power input device comprises a second USB connector at least configured to be electrically coupled to the first USB connector for transferring electric energy, and a second control module comprising a second controller at least configured to communicate with the first controller and to control the second USB connector. The first USB connector provides an output voltage which is greater than or equal to | 04-28-2016 |
20160118831 | BATTERY CHARGING DEVICE - A battery charging device provided with: a bridge-type controlled rectifier circuit having three-phase thyristors for rectifying the output of a three-phase AC generator and supplying a charging current to a battery; and a controller for controlling the supplying of a trigger signal to the thyristors in accordance with the terminal voltage of the battery; the controller being configured so that the trigger signal is supplied to the thyristors simultaneously when it is detected that the terminal voltage of the battery is equal to or lower than a set voltage, and supplying of the trigger signal is stopped when a certain period has elapsed after the terminal voltage exceeds the set voltage, in order to prevent commutation failure of the thyristors when charging of the battery is stopped, and prevent overcharging of the battery. | 04-28-2016 |
20160121744 | CHARGING APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE THAT CAN BE DRIVEN ELECTRICALLY - A charging apparatus ( | 05-05-2016 |
20160126756 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CHARGE/DISCHARGE SYSTEM, AND CHARGE/DISCHARGE SYSTEM - A battery system having a secondary battery and a battery-side control device, and a discharger configured to discharge the secondary battery to output direct-current power and convert power from an alternating-current power supply into direct current to charge the secondary battery; the charger/discharger having a charge/discharge-side control device that controls charge and discharge; and when the charge/discharge-side control device establishes communicable connection with the battery-side control device, and receives specific information for specifying a charge/discharge control program, which is a program for controlling the charge and discharge transmitted from the battery system, the charge/discharge-side control device establishes communicable connection with the external server device, acquires charge/discharge control program specified by the specific information, and performs control according to the charge/discharge control program. | 05-05-2016 |
20160126759 | Device for operating a charging unit, charging system - A device for operating a charging unit that is connected/is connectable to a supply network and to a rechargeable energy store. A control unit and at least one sensor connected to the control unit are provided, the control unit being connected to a control input of the charging unit to switch on the charging unit as a function of a measured value of the at least one sensor for charging the energy store, or to switch it off for interrupting an electrical connection between the supply network and the energy store. | 05-05-2016 |
20160126760 | BATTERY SYSTEM - A battery system includes: a battery configured to be charged or discharged; a temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of the battery; a heater configured to warm the battery; a charger configured to supply electric power from an external power supply to the battery and the heater; a relay provided in a passage through which the electric power from the charger is supplied to the battery; and a controller configured to control operations of the charger and the relay. The controller is configured to supply predetermined electric power from the charger to the heater and turn off the relay so as not to supply the electric power from the charger to the battery in a case where an SOC of the battery is equal to or more than a threshold and the temperature of the battery is lower than a predetermined temperature. | 05-05-2016 |
20160126765 | Apparatus And Method For Charging Batteries - An apparatus and a method for charging a battery are disclosed. The apparatus includes a LED member that includes a single LED that is suitable for emitting light of different colours, each colour corresponding to a different operating status of the apparatus, and an acoustic signalling device that is suitable for emitting an acoustic signal indicating a malfunction of the apparatus or the battery. The method includes a first battery heating and desulphation step during which the battery is supplied with current pulses having a maximum value that is considerably lower than the maximum value of the charging current in a subsequent second constant current charging step, each current pulse being generated when the current absorbed by the battery after the delivery of a previous current pulse falls below a minimum preset value. | 05-05-2016 |
20160126769 | Portable Electrical Power Supply Device - A portable electrical power supply device includes a battery, cables and a female connector to which is attached a cover aimed at attaching the connector to the battery. This cover notably attaches the female connector and the battery as such. This gives a compact, consistent and rigid assembly. No separate handling operations need to be planned to insert the female connector into the male connector and insert the battery into its housing. Besides, in at least certain embodiments, the rigid cover is shaped so that it does not take up a volume greater than that of the battery without a cover. | 05-05-2016 |
20160126770 | CHARGING APPARATUS FOR RECOGNIZING ADAPTOR AND CHARGING METHOD FOR RECOGNIZING ADAPTOR - A charging apparatus for recognizing an adaptor is applied to an alternating current to direct current adaptor. The charging apparatus includes an input side universal serial bus interface, a data voltage detection unit, a microcontroller and a first charging power output unit. The data voltage detection unit detects a kind of the alternating current to direct current adaptor. The microcontroller determines an overall output charging power of the charging apparatus according to the kind of the alternating current to direct current adaptor. The microcontroller is configured to control the first charging power output unit to output the overall output charging power to a first battery. | 05-05-2016 |
20160134135 | HIGH EFFICIENCY CHARGING SYSTEM AND CHARGING CIRCUIT THEREIN - The present invention discloses a high efficiency charging system and a charging circuit therein. The high efficiency charging system includes a power supplier and a power receiver, which are connected via a transmission wire so that power is transmitted from the power supplier to the power receiver. The power receiver includes a voltage conversion circuit and a control circuit. The voltage conversion circuit converts an adjustable input voltage provided by the power supplier to an output voltage and generates an output current for charging a battery. The voltage conversion circuit adaptively adjusts the output current according to a voltage drop between the adjustable input voltage and the output voltage. The control circuit senses the adjustable input voltage and the output voltage and instructs the power supplier to adjust the output voltage according to the voltage drop between the adjustable input voltage and output voltage. | 05-12-2016 |
20160134144 | PORTABLE POWER CHARGER WITH REMOVABLE RECHARGEABLE INTERNAL BATTERIES - A portable charger unit includes a tray defining a plurality of cavities for receiving removable batteries; a head attached to the tray; a power input port in the head; a power output port in the head; and charging circuitry within the head that interconnects the input port, the output port, and the cavities of the tray. In a first mode of operation the charging circuitry receives input voltage and current from the power input port and delivers internal battery voltage and current to the cavities of the tray, and in a second mode of operation the charging circuitry receives internal battery voltage and current from the cavities of the tray and delivers output voltage and current to the power output port. | 05-12-2016 |
20160134147 | Battery Energy Storage System and Controlling Method - The invention relates to a battery energy storage system ( | 05-12-2016 |
20160137084 | CHARGING DEVICE - A charging device includes: a housing; a heat radiation member storage room to which a part of electric parts in a power conversion unit is attached, and which houses a heat sink including fins; an electric parts storage room housing other electric parts of the power conversion unit and a control unit; a first suction port introducing a gas into the heat radiation member storage room and a first exhaust port discharging the gas; a second suction port introducing the gas into the electric parts storage room and a second exhaust port discharging the gas; a first fan introducing the gas into the heat radiation member storage room and a second fan introducing the gas into the electric parts storage room; a suction-side waterproof cover that covers the first and second ports; and an exhaust-side waterproof cover covering the first and second exhaust ports. | 05-19-2016 |
20160140010 | Self-Healing Charging Device - Self-healing charging devices and techniques for identifying and/or troubleshooting causes of performance degradation in user devices are described. The self-healing charging devices described herein can leverage performance logs associated with user devices to identify problems on the user devices while the user devices are charging. Additionally or alternatively, the self-healing charging devices can leverage predictive models learned from a collection of data derived from a plurality of users associated with a network to identify usage and/or performance patterns for predicting issues that can arise based on usage patterns of the user of the user device. In some examples, the self-healing charging devices can be communicatively coupled to at least one network for offloading some of the processing. The self-healing charging devices can enable users to easily identify issues causing and/or leading to performance degradation on their user devices and remedy and/or prevent problems that cause the performance degradation. | 05-19-2016 |
20160141892 | CONTROLLERS FOR DC/DC CONVERTER - A DC/DC converter converts an input DC voltage to an output DC voltage and charges a battery. The DC/DC converter includes: a DC/DC controller, operable for generating a driving signal according to a target value for the output voltage and a first detection signal indicative of the output voltage level to control switching circuitry and to adjust the output voltage level; and a battery charging controller, coupled to the DC/DC controller and the battery, that is operable for receiving the first detection signal indicative of the output voltage level and a second detection signal indicative of a battery voltage level, and for generating a loop control signal according to the first detection signal and the second detection signal to adjust the target value for the output voltage, wherein the difference between the first detection signal and the second detection signal indicates the amount of a battery charging current. | 05-19-2016 |
20160141893 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND BATTERY CHARGE/DISCHARGE CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a rechargeable battery, and at least one processor. The processor generates usage pattern information of the battery based on a charge/discharge state of the battery, and configures charge/discharge information of the battery using the usage pattern information that is used to optimize battery life, operating capability of the battery, or a charge/discharge state that is an optimized tradeoff between such factors. | 05-19-2016 |
20160141907 | BATTERY MANAGEMENT CIRCUIT AND RELATED TECHNIQUES USING MOSFET POWER SWITCH WITH INTELLIGENT SWITCH CONTROL - A circuit includes a power supply configured to generate a supply voltage, an electrical load coupled to receive the supply voltage from the power supply, and a switching circuit. The switching circuit has a first terminal coupled to a first terminal of the electrical load, a second terminal, and a third, control terminal. The first and second terminals of the switching circuit correspond to current conducting terminals of the switching circuit. The circuit also includes a current sensing circuit and at least one battery having a first terminal coupled to a corresponding terminal of the current sensing circuit. The circuit additionally includes a battery measurement circuit having a first terminal coupled to the control terminal of the switching circuit and at least a second terminal coupled to first and second opposing terminals of the at least one battery. | 05-19-2016 |
20160149275 | HEATING SYSTEM AND BATTERY SYSTEM - A heating system includes: an alkaline secondary battery and a controller. The alkaline secondary battery includes: a power generating element configured to be charged or discharged; and a battery case that accommodates the power generating element in a hermetically sealed state. The controller is configured to control charging and discharging of the alkaline secondary battery, and, when an internal pressure of the alkaline secondary battery is higher than or equal to a first threshold, execute a heating process for heating the alkaline secondary battery by decreasing the internal pressure through discharging of the alkaline secondary battery. The heating process is a process of raising a temperature of the alkaline secondary battery. | 05-26-2016 |
20160149418 | Electronic Device and Battery Management Method for the Same - Provided is an electronic device including a battery and a processor configured to charge the battery at a second charging rate that is lower than a first charging rate set for the battery according to a battery charging condition. Various embodiments of the present disclosure may also include other embodiments. | 05-26-2016 |
20160149419 | Method and system for charging an energy storage device - A charging system (C-SYS) for charging at least one energy storage device (ESD) of a power grid (PG) according to a response curve (RC) indicating a power supplied by said energy storage device (ESD) to said power grid (PG) or absorbed by said energy storage device (ESD) from said power grid (PG) depending on at least one grid parameter of said power grid (PG), wherein in a dead band (DB) around a target value of said grid parameter a selected response curve (RC) is applied. | 05-26-2016 |
20160149425 | CHARGING CONNECTOR OF MOBILE POWER PACK - A charging connector of a mobile power pack, used for being connected to and charging an electronic product, includes an insulating body, a first connector and a second connector both protruding from and exposed outside the insulating body. The first connector is plugged into a charging slot of the electronic product. The second connector is electrically connected to the first connector and is plugged into a power slot of the mobile power pack. The insulating body extends from one side of the first connector and is connected to the second connector. The first connector and the second connector are respectively plugged into the electronic product and the mobile power pack, via the insulating body. Thereby, the convenience of utilizing the power mobile pack to charge the electronic product is improved. | 05-26-2016 |
20160149431 | MASTER-SLAVE MULTI-PHASE CHARGING - A multi-phase charging circuit comprises a device that can be configured for master mode operation or slave mode operation. In master mode operation, the device generates a control signal and a clock signal to control operation of a switching circuit for generating charging current. In slave mode operation, the device receives externally generated control and clock signals to control operation of its switching circuit. | 05-26-2016 |
20160156208 | CHARGING DEVICE | 06-02-2016 |
20160156209 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHARGING A BATTERY WITH PARASITIC LOAD COMPENSATION | 06-02-2016 |
20160156210 | RECHARGE METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING SAME | 06-02-2016 |
20160164320 | CHARGING SYSTEM WITH AN ENHANCED CHARGING EFFICIENCY AND CHARGING DEVICE AND POWER STORAGE EQUIPMENT - A charging system with an enhanced charging efficiency has two connectors each having multiple connection points, which are connected between multiple chargers and multiple rechargeable batteries. The chargers are connected to one of the connectors through multiple first connection wire sets. The other connector is connected to the rechargeable batteries through multiple second connection wire sets. Output terminals of the chargers and the positive and negative terminals of the rechargeable batteries are respectively connected to the connectors. Thus, the chargers receive power through a power input port and output power converted thereby to the rechargeable batteries through single-port connection of the connectors in a one-to-one fashion to achieve the purpose of simultaneously and efficiently charging multiple rechargeable batteries and providing operational convenience because of the easy and convenient connection of the connectors. | 06-09-2016 |
20160164325 | Mechanism For Charging An Electronic Device With A Retractable Cord Reel - An mechanism for charging an electronic device with a retractable cord reel. The device maintains a substantially continuous converted power source connection during operation, including operations adjusting the length of the retractable cord. | 06-09-2016 |
20160164326 | CHARGING DEVICE - The present invention provides a charging device fixed or placed on a table or a wall to serve as a signage, the charging device includes a display unit for displaying information, a power supply unit for providing power to the charging device, and a charge connector, wherein when an external electronic device is connected to the charge connector, the power supply unit charges the external electronic device via the charge connector. | 06-09-2016 |
20160164327 | METHOD FOR DETECTING A TYPE OF CHARGER COUPLED TO AN INPUT-OUTPUT CIRCUIT AND INPUT-OUTPUT CIRCUIT THEREFOR - A power supply detection circuit detects power feeding to a VBUS terminal from the outside. A charger detection circuit detects the kind of charger by monitoring voltages of a DP terminal and a DM terminal. A control unit adjusts timing and instructs the charger detection circuit to start a charger kind detection process after a notification of detection of power feeding is received from the power supply detection circuit. | 06-09-2016 |
20160172874 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND POWER ADAPTER CAPABLE OF COMMUNICATING WITH EACH OTHER, AND ASSOCIATED CHARGING SYSTEM | 06-16-2016 |
20160172887 | CHARGING APPARATUS AND CHARGING METHOD THEREOF | 06-16-2016 |
20160172889 | SYSTEM FOR CHARGING BATTERY | 06-16-2016 |
20160172897 | IN-VEHICLE CHARGING APPARATUS | 06-16-2016 |
20160181831 | POWER SUPPLY CONTROL METHOD AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME | 06-23-2016 |
20160181839 | System and Method for Battery Charging | 06-23-2016 |
20160181840 | Electronic Device Capable of Performing Data Communication and Method for Charging the Same | 06-23-2016 |
20160181841 | Power pack for the seat-related supply of power to an electrical unit, in particular in an airplane, and method for wireless reading out of status information of a power pack | 06-23-2016 |
20160181842 | RAPID CHARGING AND POWER MANAGEMENT OF A BATTERY-POWERED FLUID ANALYTE METER | 06-23-2016 |
20160185227 | CURRENT TRANSMISSION DEVICE - The invention relates to a current transmission device for stationary charging of electrical energy stores of devices and/or for mobile supplying of electrical drive units of devices having a current transmitter which is embodied as an articulated arm system, and which can swivel between a current-transmitting extended position and a current flow interrupting retracted position, an adjusting drive interacting with the current transmitter as well as a spring system interacting with the current transmitter, wherein the adjusting drive is self-locking-free and has a switchable electromagnetic brake device. | 06-30-2016 |
20160185242 | POLARIZED BATTERY CLAMP AND BOOSTER CABLE - A polarized battery clamp includes a contact handle with an internal electrical path connecting a handle electrical connector at one end of the contact handle to a terminal contact pad at a second handle end, the contact handle also having an internal electrical contact bus connected to the electrical connector; and a contact arm having a terminal contact pad at a first arm end and a stepped pivot pin at a second arm end, the contact arm also having an electrical conductor electrically connected to the arm terminal contact pad; wherein the electrical conductor is placed into electrical contact with the electrical contact bus by inserting the stepped pivot pin into a handle positional slot. | 06-30-2016 |
20160190642 | LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERY, CHARGE-DISCHARGE SYSTEM AND CHARGING METHOD - A lithium ion secondary battery including a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and a nonaqueous electrolyte, the positive electrode including a positive electrode current collector and a positive electrode active material held on the positive electrode current collector, the positive electrode active material including a lithium-containing transition metal oxide, the negative electrode including a negative electrode current collector and a negative electrode active material held on the negative electrode current collector, the negative electrode active material including at least one selected from the group consisting of lithium metal, lithium alloys, carbon materials, lithium-containing titanium compounds, silicon oxides, silicon alloys, zinc, zinc alloys, tin oxides and tin alloys, the nonaqueous electrolyte including a first salt formed between an organic cation and a first anion and a second salt formed between a lithium ion and a second anion. | 06-30-2016 |
20160190827 | CHARGING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE SAME, AND DISCHARGING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE SAME - According to one embodiment, a charging device includes: a battery controller, an executor, a voltage measurer, a voltage corrector and a diagnoser. The battery controller controls charging of a storage battery. The executor charges the storage battery using the battery controller and changes a charge rate of the storage battery in a case that a predetermined condition is established during a time period when the storage battery is charged. The voltage measurer measures a voltage of the storage battery during a time period when the storage battery is charged by the battery controller. The voltage corrector corrects the voltage measured by the voltage measurer on a basis of a value of a current rate at which the voltage is measured. The diagnoser diagnoses the storage battery on a basis of the voltage corrected by the voltage corrector. | 06-30-2016 |
20160190836 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING VOLTAGE - The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and a method for detecting voltage of a battery and the battery thereof. The apparatus for detecting voltage includes: a voltage detection module, and an electric wire; wherein a segment of the electric wire is configured as a wire resistor, and detecting terminals of the voltage detection module are connected to two terminals of the wire resistor via measuring lines respectively. | 06-30-2016 |
20160190837 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BATTERY DESULFATION - A method and apparatus for removing the sulfation from the plates of the battery and driving the sulfate crystals back into the electrolyte solution without overheating the battery is presented. The present invention includes a rotary magnetic hub and coil assembly to produces a unique output not found in other charging systems on the market. The battery desulfation method and apparatus of the present invention is self-adjusting to the battery, regardless of voltage and works by removing the sulfate crystals from the plates of lead acid batteries. As a result, the normal life of the average battery may be greatly extended. Heavily sulfated batteries may be brought back to working condition. When used for short durations for healthy batteries, the present invention keeps the sulfate crystals off the plates and in solution to extend the working life of the battery. | 06-30-2016 |
20160190841 | PRECHARGING UNIT FOR A BATTERY INTERRUPTION UNIT - A battery interruption unit and a precharging unit, comprising a main contactor, a precharging contactor, a precharging resistor and a housing, are proposed. The main contactor and the precharging contactor, in the same way as the precharging resistor, are arranged in the housing. The precharging resistor and the precharging contactor are electrically connected, as an electrical series circuit in parallel with the main contactor, to two external electrical connections on the housing. | 06-30-2016 |
20160190843 | CHARGING METHOD AND CHARGING DEVICE USING THE SAME - A charging method is provided for charging a battery unit. Firstly, a current change amount is set, and a predetermined time interval is determined according to characteristics of the battery unit. When the charging device is enabled, a charging current with a constant current value is provided to charge the battery unit. If a detected parameter of the battery unit reaches the threshold value, a constant charging voltage is provided to the battery unit. Moreover, the current value of the charging current is decreased by the current change amount. The number of times the current change amount is decreased is determined according to a predetermined counting value. That is, the current value of the charging current is stepwise decreased according to a time control mechanism. | 06-30-2016 |
20160190849 | CHARGING METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM, CHARGER, AND CHARGEABLE DEVICE - A charging method, a charging apparatus, a charger, a chargeable device, and a charging system are provided. The charging method includes: acquiring a control current wave from a chargeable device, wherein the control current wave is a positive current pulse, a negative current pulse, or a current having a current value equal to a reference current value; if the control current wave is the positive current pulse, adjusting an output voltage of a charger to be greater than a present output voltage; if the control current wave is the negative current pulse, adjusting the output voltage of the charger to be less than the present output voltage; and if the control current is the current having the current value equal to the reference current value, maintaining the output voltage unchanged. Accordingly, an output capability of the charger is fully used, thus achieving fast charging. | 06-30-2016 |
20160192755 | Suitcase with Charging Function | 07-07-2016 |
20160197503 | APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING ENERGY USING ONBOARD POWER ELECTRONICS WITH HIGH-FREQUENCY TRANSFORMER ISOLATION AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME | 07-07-2016 |
20160204484 | ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE HEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD | 07-14-2016 |
20160204647 | STORAGE BATTERY SYSTEM | 07-14-2016 |
20160204648 | IN-VEHICLE CHARGER | 07-14-2016 |
20160254542 | Cathode Active Material for Lithium Ion Secondary Batteries, and Lithium Ion Secondary Battery | 09-01-2016 |
20160254574 | UNIVERSAL RECHARGEABLE BATTERY CONSTITUTED BY EMPLOYING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY AND CONTROL METHOD | 09-01-2016 |
20160254680 | POWER STORAGE SYSTEM AND CHARGING METHOD FOR SECONDARY BATTERY | 09-01-2016 |
20160254689 | DC-DC CONVERTER, CHARGER INTEGRATED CIRCUIT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME AND BATTERY CHARGING METHOD THEREOF | 09-01-2016 |
20160380441 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELF-CONTAINED AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGING AND BATTERY-LIFE-EXTENSION CHARGING - The disclosure provides embodiments of a self-contained automatic battery charging system having a printed circuit board (PCB) that enables inputting an alternating current (AC) power flow to the system. A first switchmode converter converts an AC input power to a direct current (DC) power, providing an active power factor correction. The first switchmode converter comprises an isolation transformer, which provides an electrical isolation between a primary circuitry and a secondary circuitry of the system. A second switchmode converter regulates system output voltage and limits system output current to an electrical load. The DC output is connected to a battery, another electrical storage device, and/or a parallel-connected DC load to be powered. An optional accessory PCB electrically connects to the power PCB and provides features including an LCD, alarm output relay(s), and/or a controller area network bus (CANbus) interface. The system may implement a battery-life-extension charging regime. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 12-29-2016 |
20160380444 | METHOD FOR MANAGING THE ENERGY PRODUCTION OF AN ENERGY SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED MANAGEMENT DEVICE - The energy system incorporates an energy production device ( | 12-29-2016 |
20160380445 | Switching Fabric For Energy Storage And Power Conversion - An energy storage system operable in a charging phase and in a discharging phase is disclosed. The energy storage system includes M energy storage units and N power converters, where M is at least two and N is at least one. The energy storage system also includes a switching fabric that reconfigurably couples the energy storage units to the power converters and a controller that reconfigures the switching fabric. | 12-29-2016 |
20160380446 | Mobile Device Charger - A mobile device charger with a folding electrical plug and a battery on a key chain with a retractable cord is disclosed. Our invention allows the user to charge their mobile device either from the battery or using an electrical outlet while it is still attached to their bag so that they do not forget it in the outlet. Our invention allows the user to protect the cord and the metal tip used to charge mobile devices because the cord and metal tip retracts into the protective housing. | 12-29-2016 |
20160380456 | Battery Pack and Charger Platform for Power Tool Systems Including Battery Pack Identification Scheme - A battery pack and charger platform including a voltage coupling circuit comprising an input that receives an input voltage and an output that sends an output voltage, a voltage monitoring circuit having an input coupled to the voltage coupling circuit output and an output, and a power source having an input coupled to the voltage monitoring circuit output, the power source input receives an input voltage representative of a charge instruction. | 12-29-2016 |
20160380457 | CHARGER FOR MOBILE DEVICE - A charger for a mobile device includes a housing having a first end, a second end, a hollow interior compartment. The second end includes a first opening and a pair of first slots that accommodate a foldable plug that is disposed within the hollow interior compartment and is pivotally coupled to the housing. The foldable plug is movable between an extended position in which prongs thereof lie outside of the housing and a fully retracted position in which the foldable plug lies within the pair of first slots. The charger includes electronics contained within the housing and a spring biased winder mounted to housing and disposed within the hollow interior compartment. An extendable/retractable cord is connected at one end to a connector and at an opposite end is electrically connected to the foldable plug and is wound about the spring biased winder. The first end of the housing is configured such that the connector and cable are contained and held in a recessed portion formed therein. | 12-29-2016 |
20160380459 | Power Supply Equipment Utilizing Interchangeable Tips to Provide Power and a Data Signal to Electronic Devices - Power supply equipment includes an adapter which converts power from a power source to DC power for powering an electronic device. The power supply equipment includes circuitry which produces a data signal for use by the electronic device to control power drawn by the electronic device. A cable, extends from the adapter. The power supply equipment further includes a tip which has an input side and an output side. The input side of the tip is detachable mateable to the cable. The output side of the tip is detachably mateable to the electronic device. The tip output side has a shape and size dependent on the shape and size of a power input opening of the electronic device. The tip provides the data signal, as well as the DC power, to the electronic device. Different tips may be used to provide appropriate data signals to different electronic devices. | 12-29-2016 |
20160380462 | POWER ADAPTER, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND CHARGING APPARATUS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The present disclosure provides a power adapter, an electronic device and a charging apparatus for an electronic device. In the process of charging a battery in a conventional charge mode after the power adapter is powered on, the power adapter carries out quick charge inquiry communication with the electronic device when an output current value of the power adapter is within a conventional current range for a preset time interval; after the electronic device sends a quick charge command to the power adapter, the power adapter adjusts the output voltage according to the battery voltage information fed back by the electronic device; and when the output voltage meets a voltage requirement for quick charge preset by the electronic device, the power adapter adjusts the output current and the output voltage for charging the battery in a quick charge mode. | 12-29-2016 |
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20220141989 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE CHARGER - An electronic device charger includes: a lower case that is a housing with an upper surface thereof opened, the lower case including a pair of projecting portions and raised portions, the pair of projecting portions being provided at positions facing each other on inner side surfaces, the raised portions being formed by extending, in an upper direction, parts of the inner side surfaces at positions of the projecting portions; a board housed in the lower case, the board being clamped by the pair of projecting portions; and a heat sink that functions as an upper case covering the board and in which an arrangement pitch of heat dissipation fins disposed on an upper surface of the heat sink is an integral fraction of a predefined width of a heat generating component in an arrangement direction of the heat dissipation fins. | 05-05-2022 |