Port-sharing subsystems for computing devices

    公开(公告)号:US12277086B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-04-15

    申请号:US18401264

    申请日:2023-12-29

    Abstract: A computing device includes: a housing defining an exterior of the computing device; a controller supported within the housing; a first communication port disposed on the exterior; a second communication port disposed on the exterior; a port-sharing subsystem supported within the housing, having (i) a first state to connect the controller with the first communication port, exclusive of the second communication port, and (ii) a second state to connect the controller with the first communication port and the second communication port; the controller configured to: detect engagement of an external device with the first communication port; obtain connection parameters from the external device; based on the connection parameters, set the port-sharing subsystem in either the first state or the second state; and establish a connection to the external device via the port-sharing subsystem and the first communication port.

    Port-sharing subsystems for computing devices

    公开(公告)号:US11860809B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-01-02

    申请号:US17542059

    申请日:2021-12-03

    CPC classification number: G06F13/4068 G06F13/4022 G06F13/4282 G06F2213/0042

    Abstract: A computing device includes: a housing defining an exterior of the computing device; a controller supported within the housing; a first communication port disposed on the exterior; a second communication port disposed on the exterior; a port-sharing subsystem supported within the housing, having (i) a first state to connect the controller with the first communication port, exclusive of the second communication port, and (ii) a second state to connect the controller with the first communication port and the second communication port; the controller configured to: detect engagement of an external device with the first communication port; obtain connection parameters from the external device; based on the connection parameters, set the port-sharing subsystem in either the first state or the second state; and establish a connection to the external device via the port-sharing subsystem and the first communication port.

    Methods and system for dynamically modifying charging settings for a battery assembly

    公开(公告)号:US11063448B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-07-13

    申请号:US16572076

    申请日:2019-09-16

    Abstract: Methods and a system for dynamically modifying charging settings for a battery assembly are described. A first usage value and a second usage value for the battery assembly are received. A usage difference value for the battery assembly is determined by comparing the first usage value to the second usage value. The usage difference value is compared to a plurality of battery usage ranges. Each battery usage range is associated with a bin count, a different voltage offset, and a different current offset. The bin count of one of the plurality of battery usage ranges is updated based on the comparison. The bin counts of the plurality of battery usage ranges are analyzed to determine a largest bin count and a respective battery usage range. The battery assembly is charged with a voltage offset and a current offset corresponding to the respective battery usage range with the largest bin count.

    Device Locationing Using a Beacon of a Battery Pack

    公开(公告)号:US20240107493A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-28

    申请号:US18521643

    申请日:2023-11-28

    CPC classification number: H04W64/00

    Abstract: Device locationing using a beacon of a battery pack is described herein. A battery pack may determine that a user device is connected to the battery. The battery pack may determine, based on a power output of the battery, that the user device is inactive. The battery pack may cause, based on determining that the user device is inactive, the beacon to emit a beaconing signal that is associated with locating the user device and/or the battery pack.

    Method and apparatus for streamlined battery swapping

    公开(公告)号:US11456503B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-27

    申请号:US16776242

    申请日:2020-01-29

    Abstract: A mobile computing device includes: a battery compartment configured to removably secure a first battery pack; an output device; and a processor configured to: detect a second battery pack in proximity to the mobile computing device; responsive to detecting the second battery pack, place the mobile computing device in a low-power operational mode; control the output device to generate a battery swap readiness notification; and responsive to securing of the second battery pack in the battery compartment in place of the first battery pack, return the mobile computing device to a full-power operational mode.

    Systems and methods for finding lost devices

    公开(公告)号:US11195407B1

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-07

    申请号:US17091910

    申请日:2020-11-06

    Abstract: A mobile computing device includes: a beacon transmitter; a receiver; a controller connected with the beacon transmitter and the receiver, the controller configured to: control the beacon transmitter to broadcast a lost device signal, the lost device signal configured for locating the mobile computing device and including an indicator of a designated reception window; during the designated reception window, enable the receiver; and in response to receiving a discovery command from a searching device, control the beacon transmitter to transmit a response signal for locating the mobile computing device.

    METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR DYNAMICALLY MODIFYING CHARGING SETTINGS FOR A BATTERY ASSEMBLY

    公开(公告)号:US20210083486A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-18

    申请号:US16572076

    申请日:2019-09-16

    Abstract: Methods and a system for dynamically modifying charging settings for a battery assembly are described. A first usage value and a second usage value for the battery assembly are received. A usage difference value for the battery assembly is determined by comparing the first usage value to the second usage value. The usage difference value is compared to a plurality of battery usage ranges. Each battery usage range is associated with a bin count, a different voltage offset, and a different current offset. The bin count of one of the plurality of battery usage ranges is updated based on the comparison. The bin counts of the plurality of battery usage ranges are analyzed to determine a largest bin count and a respective battery usage range. The battery assembly is charged with a voltage offset and a current offset corresponding to the respective battery usage range with the largest bin count.

    Port-Sharing Subsystems for Computing Devices

    公开(公告)号:US20240134812A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-25

    申请号:US18401264

    申请日:2023-12-29

    CPC classification number: G06F13/4068 G06F13/4022 G06F13/4282 G06F2213/0042

    Abstract: A computing device includes: a housing defining an exterior of the computing device; a controller supported within the housing; a first communication port disposed on the exterior; a second communication port disposed on the exterior; a port-sharing subsystem supported within the housing, having (i) a first state to connect the controller with the first communication port, exclusive of the second communication port, and (ii) a second state to connect the controller with the first communication port and the second communication port; the controller configured to: detect engagement of an external device with the first communication port; obtain connection parameters from the external device; based on the connection parameters, set the port-sharing subsystem in either the first state or the second state; and establish a connection to the external device via the port-sharing subsystem and the first communication port.

    Method of Near Field Communication Control Based on Communication Time

    公开(公告)号:US20240073664A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-29

    申请号:US17900743

    申请日:2022-08-31

    CPC classification number: H04W4/80 H04B5/0062

    Abstract: In some implementations, a computer system may initiate a method comprising: the method comprising: initiating communication between a tag and a reader; initiating a first program; determining a communication time period by starting a timer when the tag and the reader are within a communication range and stopping the timer when the tag and the reader are no longer within the communication range; comparing the communication time period to a first threshold time period; and when the communication time is greater than the first threshold time period, initiating a second program different from the first program.

    Method and Apparatus for Streamlined Battery Swapping

    公开(公告)号:US20210234140A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-07-29

    申请号:US16776242

    申请日:2020-01-29

    Abstract: A mobile computing device includes: a battery compartment configured to removably secure a first battery pack; an output device; and a processor configured to: detect a second battery pack in proximity to the mobile computing device; responsive to detecting the second battery pack, place the mobile computing device in a low-power operational mode; control the output device to generate a battery swap readiness notification; and responsive to securing of the second battery pack in the battery compartment in place of the first battery pack, return the mobile computing device to a full-power operational mode.

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