公开(公告)号：US20190173276A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-06

申请号：US16259983

申请日：2019-01-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Roderick D. Bacon ,  Nagendra Bage Jayaraj ,  Derek J. DiCarlo ,  Chi Kin Ho ,  Xingqun Li ,  Jahan C. Minoo ,  Surya Musunuri ,  Tony Chi Wang Ng ,  Carlos Ribas ,  Ching Yu John Tam ,  Evan J. Thompson ,  Daniel C. Wagman ,  Di Zhao ,  Robert D. Zupke

IPC: H02H9/04 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H04L12/40 ,  H01R13/66 ,  G06F13/40 ,  H01R13/713

Abstract: A voltage of a first pin that is one of several pins of an external connector of a system is measured, while the first pin is un-driven except for being pulled to ground through a first resistance, and a second pin of the external connector is being used as a power supply rail of the system. The measured voltage is compared to a short circuit threshold and in response to that threshold being exceeded, the power supply voltage on the second pin is reduced. In such an embodiment, no test stimulus needs to be applied to any of the pins of the external connector. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

公开(公告)号：US20170358922A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-14

申请号：US15256409

申请日：2016-09-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Roderick D. Bacon ,  Nagendra Bage Jayaraj ,  Derek J. DiCarlo ,  Chi Kin Ho ,  Xingqun Li ,  Jahan C. Minoo ,  Surya Musunuri ,  Tony Chi Wang Ng ,  Carlos Ribas ,  Ching Yu John Tam ,  Evan J. Thompson ,  Daniel C. Wagman ,  Di Zhao ,  Robert D. Zupke

IPC: H02H9/04 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H01R13/713 ,  H01R107/00

CPC classification number: H02H9/04 ,  G06F13/4068 ,  H01R13/6683 ,  H01R13/713 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R2107/00 ,  H04L12/40045 ,  Y02D10/14 ,  Y02D10/151

Abstract: A voltage of a first pin that is one of several pins of an external connector of a system is measured, while the first pin is un-driven except for being pulled to ground through a first resistance, and a second pin of the external connector is being used as a power supply rail of the system. The measured voltage is compared to a short circuit threshold and in response to that threshold being exceeded, the power supply voltage on the second pin is reduced. In such an embodiment, no test stimulus needs to be applied to any of the pins of the external connector. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

公开(公告)号：US09585100B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-28

申请号：US14842722

申请日：2015-09-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Patrick Y. Law ,  Keith Cox ,  John M. Ananny ,  Stephen D. Sterz ,  Derek J. DiCarlo ,  Gaurav Kapoor ,  Jason L. Pang ,  Alex J. Crumlin

IPC: H04B1/04 ,  H04W52/02

CPC classification number: H04W52/028 ,  H04B1/385 ,  H04L43/16 ,  H04W52/0261 ,  H04W52/027 ,  H04W52/0277 ,  H04W52/0287 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/146 ,  Y02D70/166 ,  Y02D70/26

Abstract: The subject matter of the disclosure relates to low temperature power throttling at a mobile device to reduce the likelihood of an unexpected power down event in cold weather environments. A mobile device employing a power management solution may be configured to determine that a monitored temperature at the mobile device (at the battery of the mobile device) is below a first threshold level, and whether a hardware component (such as a camera) is active or inactive. Then, based on these determinations, the mobile device can select a throttle setting from a first set of throttle settings when the hardware component is active, and a second set of throttle settings when the hardware component is inactive. Subsequently the mobile device can throttle power consumption for one or more components of the mobile device according to the selected throttle setting.

Abstract translation: 本公开的主题涉及在移动设备处的低温功率节流，以减少在寒冷天气环境中意外停电事件的可能性。 采用电源管理解决方案的移动设备可以被配置为确定移动设备（在移动设备的电池处）处的监控温度低于第一阈值水平，以及硬件组件（诸如照相机）是否是活动的 或不活动。 然后，基于这些确定，当硬件组件处于活动状态时，移动设备可以从第一组节气门设置选择节气门设置，以及当硬件组件不活动时可以选择第二组节气门设置。 随后，移动设备可以根据所选择的节气门设置来节省移动设备的一个或多个组件的功率消耗。

公开(公告)号：US20160064961A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-03

申请号：US14843611

申请日：2015-09-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Derek J. DiCarlo ,  Hongli Dai ,  Richard M. Mank

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/007 ,  H02J7/0047 ,  H02J7/0052

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a system that manages use of a battery in a portable electronic device. During, operation, the system monitors indicators of user behavior associated with charging and discharging of the battery in the portable electronic device by a user, wherein the indicators of user behavior can include a state-of-charge of the battery, a charging pattern associated with charging of the battery, usage of applications on the portable electronic device, a user setting on the portable electronic device, a scheduled event or alarm on the portable electronic device, a power consumption pattern on the portable electronic device, a time of day, or the location of the portable electronic device. Next, the system modifies a charging technique for the battery based on the monitored indicators of user behavior to manage at least one of a cycle life of the battery, swelling in the battery, and a runtime of the battery.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例提供一种管理便携式电子设备中的电池的使用的系统。 在操作期间，系统监视由用户对便携式电子设备中的电池的充电和放电相关联的用户行为的指示，其中用户行为的指示符可以包括电池的充电状态，相关联的充电模式 在便携式电子设备上的应用程序的使用，便携式电子设备上的用户设置，便携式电子设备上的预定事件或警报，便携式电子设备上的功耗模式，时间， 或便携式电子设备的位置。 接下来，系统基于所监视的用户行为指示来修改电池的充电技术，以管理电池的循环寿命，电池膨胀和电池的运行时间中的至少一个。