公开(公告)号：US08935557B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-13

申请号：US13407153

申请日：2012-02-28

Applicant: Timothy J. Knowlton ,  Miroslav Oljaca

Inventor： Timothy J. Knowlton ,  Miroslav Oljaca

IPC: G06F1/26

CPC classification number: G06F1/266 ,  G06F1/263

Abstract: A port power switch (PPS) may be used for lead compensation in systems where power is provided to a connected device by a switch-mode power supply (SMPS). The PPS may be designed to co-operate with the SMPS, providing a mechanism for the feedback reference point of the SMPS to be automatically switched, in the event of system fault or some other condition that might result in the PPS entering an “OFF’ operating mode, from the application point of load (POL) to the voltage input pin of the PPS without loss of power path continuity. The switching mechanism and the PPS may be manufactured to reside on the same integrated circuit. The PPS may include a control block that generates a control signal to couple the feedback port of the SMPS to the POL under normal operation, and to the voltage input port of the PPS during a fault condition.

Abstract translation: 在通过开关电源（SMPS）向连接的设备供电的系统中，端口电源开关（PPS）可用于引线补偿。 PPS可以被设计为与SMPS协作，在系统故障或可能导致PPS进入“OFF”（关））的情况下，提供用于SMPS的反馈参考点自动切换的机制， 工作模式，从负载（POL）的应用点到PPS的电压输入引脚，而不损失电源通路的连续性。 开关机构和PPS可以制造在同一集成电路上。 PPS可以包括控制块，其在正常操作期间产生控制信号以将SMPS的反馈端口连接到POL，以及在故障状态期间产生PPS的电压输入端口。

公开(公告)号：US08884589B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-11

申请号：US13232965

申请日：2011-09-14

Applicant: Timothy J. Knowlton ,  Christopher Fischbach

Inventor： Timothy J. Knowlton ,  Christopher Fischbach

IPC: H02J7/04 ,  H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/0091 ,  H02J7/0052 ,  H02J2007/0062

Abstract: The invention is related to a method and system for temperature regulation of a power switch during charging of a portable device. The method includes the steps of establishing a connection between the portable device and a charging circuit, monitoring a charging current supplied from the charging circuit to the portable device, monitoring a temperature of the power switch, while the portable device is being charged, comparing the monitored temperature with a predefined threshold temperature, and restricting the charging current, based on the comparison.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种便携式设备充电期间电源开关温度调节的方法和系统。 该方法包括以下步骤：在便携式设备被充电时，建立便携式设备和充电电路之间的连接，监视从充电电路提供给便携式设备的充电电流，监视电源开关的温度， 以预定的阈值温度监测温度，并根据比较来限制充电电流。

公开(公告)号：US20130238819A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-12

申请号：US13413146

申请日：2012-03-06

Applicant: Miroslav Oljaca ,  Timothy J. Knowlton ,  Xiaoliang Xia

Inventor： Miroslav Oljaca ,  Timothy J. Knowlton ,  Xiaoliang Xia

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G06F13/20

CPC classification number: G06F13/4081 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06F2213/0042

Abstract: System and method for a USB host to determine whether or not a USB device provides power via a USB coupling between the USB host and the USB device. At a first time, it may be determined that the USB device is coupled to the USB host via a USB coupling and does not provide power. Power may be provided to the USB device via the USB coupling. At a second time it may be determined that the USB device does provide power via the USB coupling. Power may no longer be provided to the USB device via the USB coupling after it is determined that the USB device does provide power via the USB coupling. A battery of the USB host may be charged using power provided by the USB device via the USB coupling based on determining that the USB device does provide power via the USB coupling.

Abstract translation: USB主机的系统和方法，用于确定USB设备是否通过USB主机和USB设备之间的USB耦合提供电力。 在第一时间，可以确定USB设备通过USB耦合耦合到USB主机，并且不提供电力。 可以通过USB耦合将功率提供给USB设备。 第二次可以确定USB设备确实通过USB耦合提供电力。 在确定USB设备确实通过USB耦合提供电源之后，可能不再通过USB耦合器向USB设备提供电源。 基于确定USB设备确实通过USB耦合提供电力，USB主机的电池可以通过USB耦合器由USB设备提供的电力进行充电。

公开(公告)号：US20130063098A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-14

申请号：US13232965

申请日：2011-09-14

Applicant: Timothy J. Knowlton ,  Christopher Fischbach

Inventor： Timothy J. Knowlton ,  Christopher Fischbach

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/0091 ,  H02J7/0052 ,  H02J2007/0062

Abstract: The invention is related to a method and system for temperature regulation of a power switch during charging of a portable device. The method includes the steps of establishing a connection between the portable device and a charging circuit, monitoring a charging current supplied from the charging circuit to the portable device, monitoring a temperature of the power switch, while the portable device is being charged, comparing the monitored temperature with a predefined threshold temperature, and restricting the charging current, based on the comparison.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种便携式设备充电期间电源开关温度调节的方法和系统。 该方法包括以下步骤：在便携式设备被充电时，建立便携式设备和充电电路之间的连接，监视从充电电路提供给便携式设备的充电电流，监视电源开关的温度， 以预定的阈值温度监测温度，并根据比较来限制充电电流。

公开(公告)号：US20130002192A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-03

申请号：US13173287

申请日：2011-06-30

Applicant: Christopher Fischbach ,  Timothy J. Knowlton ,  James P. McFarland

Inventor： Christopher Fischbach ,  Timothy J. Knowlton ,  James P. McFarland

IPC: H02J7/04 ,  H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/0004 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H02J7/0073 ,  H02J7/0091 ,  H02J7/04 ,  H02J7/16 ,  H02J2007/0062

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过便携式设备上的通信端口对任意任意便携式设备进行充电的仿真系统。 该系统包括用于与便携式设备通信的插座端口和用于存储多个充电简档的简档数据库。 每个充电简档包括一组参数和至少一个退出条件。 此外，仿真模块将第一充电简档应用于便携式设备并且监视与充电简档相关联的一组参数以识别相关联的退出条件。 当确定满足第一充电曲线的退出条件时，仿真模块向便携式设备应用下一个充电曲线。

公开(公告)号：US20120306455A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-06

申请号：US13149529

申请日：2011-05-31

Applicant: Christopher Fischbach ,  Timothy J. Knowlton

Inventor： Christopher Fischbach ,  Timothy J. Knowlton

IPC: H02J7/04

CPC classification number: H02J7/0052 ,  H02J2007/0001 ,  H02J2007/0062

Abstract: A method and system for detecting a charging current supplied to a portable device through a USB charger. The method includes the steps of connecting a charging circuit to a portable device, allowing the portable device to draw charging current from the charging circuit, measuring the current drawn from the charging circuit, comparing the measured current with a threshold value, making one or more system level decisions regarding charging of the portable device if the detected charging current is below the threshold current.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过USB充电器检测提供给便携式设备的充电电流的方法和系统。 该方法包括以下步骤：将充电电路连接到便携式设备，允许便携式设备从充电电路抽取充电电流，测量从充电电路抽取的电流，将测量的电流与阈值进行比较，从而使一个或多个 如果检测到的充电电流低于阈值电流，则关于便携式设备的充电的系统级决定。