Management of common mode noise frequencies in portable electronic devices
    1.
    发明授权
    Management of common mode noise frequencies in portable electronic devices 有权
    便携式电子设备中共模噪声频率的管理

    公开(公告)号:US09385589B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-05

    申请号:US13296392

    申请日:2011-11-15

    申请人: Nicholas A. Sims

    发明人: Nicholas A. Sims

    摘要: The disclosed embodiments provide a system that facilitates the use of a portable electronic device. During operation, the system detects a coupling of a power supply to the portable electronic device through a set of wires. Next, the system uses the set of wires to identify a type of the power supply. The system then periodically determines a switching frequency of the power supply based on the type of the power supply and a current drawn from the power supply. Finally, the system uses the switching frequency to facilitate the operation of a touch control in the portable electronic device. For example, if the switching frequency corresponds to a sensing frequency of the touch control, the system may change the sensing frequency to an alternative sensing frequency.

    摘要翻译: 所公开的实施例提供了便于使用便携式电子设备的系统。 在操作期间,系统通过一组电线检测电源与便携式电子设备的耦合。 接下来,系统使用该组导线来识别电源的类型。 然后,系统基于电源的类型和从电源抽取的电流周期性地确定电源的开关频率。 最后,该系统使用开关频率来促进便携式电子设备中的触摸控制的操作。 例如,如果开关频率对应于触摸控制的感测频率,则系统可以将感测频率改变为替代感测频率。

    Multirange load detection circuitry
    2.
    发明授权
    Multirange load detection circuitry 有权
    多重负载检测电路

    公开(公告)号:US08575917B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-05

    申请号:US12566593

    申请日:2009-09-24

    IPC分类号: G01R19/18

    摘要: Load detection circuitry is provided that may be used to monitor an output line. The load detection circuitry may include one or more current sensing resistors. A monitor circuit can measure voltages across the current sensing resistors to determine whether current is flowing through a load connected to the output line. In configurations with multiple different current sensing resistors, the monitor circuit can determine the amount of current that is flowing through the load based on the measured voltages. A switch may be interposed between the current sensing resistor and the output line. A current-limited voltage regulator may supply a voltage to the output line. The monitor circuit may periodically open the switch and monitor resulting voltage changes on the output line to determine whether an electronic device or other load is attached. Opening of the switch may be inhibited whenever current is sensed through a current sensing resistor.

    摘要翻译: 提供可用于监视输出线的负载检测电路。 负载检测电路可以包括一个或多个电流感测电阻器。 监控电路可以测量电流检测电阻上的电压,以确定电流是否流过连接到输出线的负载。 在具有多个不同电流检测电阻的配置中,监视电路可以基于测量的电压确定流过负载的电流量。 开关可插在电流检测电阻和输出线之间。 电流限制电压调节器可以向输出线路提供电压。 监视器电路可以周期性地打开开关并监视输出线上的所得电压变化,以确定电子装置或其他负载是否被连接。 每当通过电流感测电阻感测到电流时,可以禁止开关的断开。

    POWER CONVERTER WITH AUTOMATIC MODE SWITCHING
    3.
    发明申请
    POWER CONVERTER WITH AUTOMATIC MODE SWITCHING 有权
    带自动模式开关的电源转换器

    公开(公告)号:US20120176823A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-12

    申请号:US13424033

    申请日:2012-03-19

    IPC分类号: H02M7/08 H02M5/42

    CPC分类号: H02M7/02

    摘要: A power converter is provided that has an alternating-current (AC) to direct-current (DC) switched-mode power converter circuit that converts alternating-current power into direct-current power for powering an attached electronic device. Power can be conserved by automatically placing the power converter circuit in a low-power standby mode of operation whenever the electronic device is detached from the power converter. A monitoring circuit can be powered by a capacitor or other energy storage element while the power converter is operating in the standby mode. If the monitoring circuit detects an output voltage change that is indicative of attachment of the electronic device or if the storage element needs to be replenished, the monitoring circuit can place the power converter circuit in an active mode of operation.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种功率转换器,其具有将交流电(DC)切换模式功率转换器电路(AC)转换成直流电力以将连接的电子设备供电。 只要电子设备与电源转换器分离,通过自动将功率转换器电路放置在低功耗待机模式下,可以节省功率。 当电源转换器在待机模式下工作时,监控电路可以由电容器或其他能量存储元件供电。 如果监视电路检测到指示电子装置的附着的输出电压变化,或者如果需要补充存储元件,则监视电路可以将功率转换器电路置于主动操作模式。

    POWER CONVERTER WITH REDUCED POWER CONSUMPTION WHEN TOGGLING BETWEEN SLEEP AND NORMAL MODES DURING DEVICE CHARGING
    4.
    发明申请
    POWER CONVERTER WITH REDUCED POWER CONSUMPTION WHEN TOGGLING BETWEEN SLEEP AND NORMAL MODES DURING DEVICE CHARGING 有权
    功率转换器在设备充电期间在休眠与正常模式之间切换时降低功耗

    公开(公告)号:US20110128153A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-02

    申请号:US12628976

    申请日:2009-12-01

    摘要: Electronic devices may have batteries that power internal circuitry. A power converter may connect to an input-output port in an electronic device to deliver power to the electronic device. Battery charging circuitry in the electronic device may be used to charge the battery in an electronic device while power is delivered from the power converter. The power converter may have load detection circuitry. When an output load is present, the power converter operates in an active mode and delivers power to the electronic device. When the output load is not present, the power converter enters a low-power standby mode. The electronic device has switching circuitry that periodically either electrically couples or electrically isolates the input-output port from internal circuitry. When the input-output port is isolated, the power converter senses that no output load is present and enters the standby state to conserve power.

    摘要翻译: 电子设备可能具有为内部电路供电的电池。 电力转换器可以连接到电子设备中的输入 - 输出端口,以向电子设备递送电力。 电力设备中的电池充电电路可以用于在从功率转换器传送电力的同时为电子设备中的电池充电。 功率转换器可以具有负载检测电路。 当存在输出负载时,功率转换器以活动模式工作,并向电子设备供电。 当输出负载不存在时,电源转换器进入低功耗待机模式。 电子设备具有周期性地将输入 - 输出端口与内部电路电耦合或电隔离的开关电路。 当输入输出端口隔离时,电源转换器检测到不存在输出负载并进入待机状态以节省电力。

    Power converter system with synchronous rectifier output stage and reduced no-load power consumption
    5.
    发明授权
    Power converter system with synchronous rectifier output stage and reduced no-load power consumption 有权
    功率转换器系统具有同步整流器输出级,空载功耗降低

    公开(公告)号:US08699243B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-15

    申请号:US13284663

    申请日:2011-10-28

    IPC分类号: H02M3/335

    摘要: A power converter circuit may convert alternating current signals into direct current signals. A load may be powered from output terminals that are provided with the direct current signals. The power converter circuit may have a transformer with primary and secondary sides. A transistor on the primary side may be controlled using a pulse width modulation controller. A diode may be coupled in series with the secondary side of the transformer and the load. To improve efficiency at larger load currents, a synchronous rectifier control circuit may modulate a transistor on the secondary side that is coupled in parallel with the diode. The synchronous rectifier control circuit may monitor voltage pulses on the transistor on the secondary side or may make direct load current measurements to ascertain how much load current is flowing. Under low or no load conditions, synchronous rectification can be inhibited to improve efficiency.

    摘要翻译: 电力转换器电路可以将交流信号转换成直流电信号。 负载可以由具有直流信号的输出端子供电。 电力转换器电路可以具有一次侧和二次侧的变压器。 可以使用脉冲宽度调制控制器来控制初级侧的晶体管。 二极管可以与变压器的次级侧和负载串联耦合。 为了在较大负载电流下提高效率,同步整流器控制电路可以调制与二极管并联耦合的次级侧上的晶体管。 同步整流器控制电路可以监测次级侧上的晶体管上的电压脉冲,或者可以进行直接负载电流测量,以确定负载电流流动的程度。 在低负载条件下,可以抑制同步整流,提高效率。

    Systems having cables with wireless communications capabilities
    6.
    发明授权
    Systems having cables with wireless communications capabilities 有权
    具有无线通信能力的电缆的系统

    公开(公告)号:US08442588B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-14

    申请号:US12877970

    申请日:2010-09-08

    IPC分类号: H04B1/38

    CPC分类号: G06F13/4068 G06F1/266

    摘要: In a system that includes electronic equipment such as a computer or power adapter and that includes electronic devices such as cellular telephones, media players, and other devices, cables may be provided with wireless transceiver circuitry. Each cable may include a power path without including data lines. When a user desires to power a device, the cable may be used to connect the device to the electronic equipment. The power path in the cable may deliver power from the electronic equipment to the electronic device. Data may be conveyed between the electronic equipment and the electronic device wirelessly, using the wireless transceiver circuitry in the cable. The cable may have first and second connectors at respective ends of the cable. The wireless transceiver circuitry may be contained within the first connector or within the first and second connectors. The wireless transceiver circuitry may be identified using an identifier.

    摘要翻译: 在包括诸如计算机或电源适配器的电子设备并且包括诸如蜂窝电话,媒体播放器和其他设备的电子设备的系统中,电缆可以设置有无线收发器电路。 每个电缆可以包括不包括数据线的电源路径。 当用户希望为设备供电时,可以使用电缆将设备连接到电子设备。 电缆中的电源路径可以将电力从电子设备传送到电子设备。 数据可以使用电缆中的无线收发器电路在电子设备和电子设备之间无线地传送。 电缆可以在电缆的相应端部处具有第一和第二连接器。 无线收发器电路可以包含在第一连接器内或第一和第二连接器内。 可以使用标识符来识别无线收发器电路。

    POWER CONVERTER WITH AUTOMATIC MODE SWITCHING
    7.
    发明申请
    POWER CONVERTER WITH AUTOMATIC MODE SWITCHING 有权
    带自动模式开关的电源转换器

    公开(公告)号:US20100202161A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-12

    申请号:US12370488

    申请日:2009-02-12

    IPC分类号: H02M7/00

    CPC分类号: H02M7/02

    摘要: A power converter is provided that has an alternating-current (AC) to direct-current (DC) switched-mode power converter circuit that converts alternating-current power into direct-current power for powering an attached electronic device. Power can be conserved by automatically placing the power converter circuit in a low-power standby mode of operation whenever the electronic device is detached from the power converter. A monitoring circuit can be powered by a capacitor or other energy storage element while the power converter is operating in the standby mode. If the monitoring circuit detects an output voltage change that is indicative of attachment of the electronic device or if the storage element needs to be replenished, the monitoring circuit can place the power converter circuit in an active mode of operation.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种功率转换器,其具有将交流电(DC)切换模式功率转换器电路(AC)转换成直流电力以将连接的电子设备供电。 只要电子设备与电源转换器分离,通过自动将功率转换器电路放置在低功耗待机模式下,可以节省功率。 当电源转换器在待机模式下工作时,监控电路可以由电容器或其他能量存储元件供电。 如果监视电路检测到指示电子装置的附着的输出电压变化,或者如果需要补充存储元件,则监视电路可以将功率转换器电路置于主动操作模式。

    POWER CONVERTER SYSTEM WITH PULSED POWER TRANSFER
    8.
    发明申请
    POWER CONVERTER SYSTEM WITH PULSED POWER TRANSFER 有权
    具有脉冲功率传输功率转换器系统

    公开(公告)号:US20100202159A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-12

    申请号:US12370507

    申请日:2009-02-12

    IPC分类号: H02M7/00

    CPC分类号: H02M1/15 H02M3/33523

    摘要: Electronic devices such as portable electronic devices are provided. Power converters are provided that convert alternating-current power into direct-current power for powering the electronic devices. A power converter may rectify an alternating current line signal to produce a rectified alternating current signal having peaks and valleys. The power converter may have a capacitor and transformer coupled across the rectifier circuit. Power regulation switching circuitry in the power converter or the electronic device may regulate how much power is delivered to the electronic device. Relatively more power may be delivered during the peaks in the rectified signal than during the valleys. Pulsed power delivery may be controlled using control resources in the power converter, in the electronic device, or in both the power converter and electronic device.

    摘要翻译: 提供诸如便携式电子设备的电子设备。 提供电力转换器,其将交流电力转换成用于为电子设备供电的直流电力。 功率转换器可以对交流线路信号进行整流,以产生具有峰值和谷值的整流交流信号。 功率转换器可以具有耦合在整流器电路上的电容器和变压器。 功率转换器或电子设备中的功率调节开关电路可调节向电子设备传送多少功率。 在整流信号的峰值期间可能会比在谷期间传递更多的功率。 可以使用功率转换器,电子设备中的控制资源,或功率转换器和电子设备两者中的控制资源来控制脉冲功率输送。

    Multiport power converter with load detection capabilities
    9.
    发明授权
    Multiport power converter with load detection capabilities 有权
    具有负载检测功能的多端口电源转换器

    公开(公告)号:US09130400B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-08

    申请号:US12566594

    申请日:2009-09-24

    摘要: Power converters are provided that convert alternating current (AC) power to direct current (DC) power. A power converter may have multiple ports. Each port may have an associated connector with multiple power and data terminals. When an electronic device is connected to a given port, the electronic device draws DC power from the power converter. To ensure that the capacity of the power converter is not exceeded when multiple devices are connected to the ports of the power converter, the power converter may actively monitor its ports for active loads. Load detection circuitry can determine what number of ports are active. Control circuitry can compute a per-port available DC power level based on the number of active ports and can provide this information to connected devices.

    摘要翻译: 提供了将交流(AC)功率转换为直流(DC)功率的功率转换器。 功率转换器可以具有多个端口。 每个端口可以具有与多个电源和数据终端相关联的连接器。 当电子设备连接到给定端口时,电子设备从功率转换器中抽取直流电源。 为了确保在多个设备连接到电源转换器的端口时不会超过电源转换器的容量,电源转换器可以主动监控其端口的有效负载。 负载检测电路可以确定哪些端口有效。 控制电路可以基于活动端口的数量来计算每端口可用的直流功率电平,并可将该信息提供给连接的设备。

    Charging systems with direct charging port support and extended capabilities
    10.
    发明授权
    Charging systems with direct charging port support and extended capabilities 有权
    具有直接充电端口支持和扩展功能的充电系统

    公开(公告)号:US08717044B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-06

    申请号:US12766840

    申请日:2010-04-23

    IPC分类号: G01R27/08 G01R27/02 G01L1/20

    摘要: An alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) power converter may have a connector with a pair of power supply contacts and a pair of data contacts. An electronic device may be connected to the connector of the power converter. The power converter may supply DC power to the electronic device using the power supply contacts. The power converter may include control circuitry that has a resistor coupled across the data contacts. When the electronic device and the power converter are connected to each other, each may advertize to the other that capabilities are present that exceed industry standards. At the same time, standard-compliant discovery operations may be performed to probe the value of the resistance of the resistor that is coupled across the data contacts. When extended capabilities are discovered, extended functions may be performed including accelerated charging functions and data communications functions.

    摘要翻译: 直流(DC)电力转换器的交流(AC)可以具有与一对电源触点和一对数据触点的连接器。 电子设备可以连接到功率转换器的连接器。 电源转换器可以使用电源触点向电子设备提供直流电源。 功率转换器可以包括具有耦合在数据触点上的电阻的控制电路。 当电子设备和功率转换器彼此连接时,每个可以向另一个通告超出行业标准的能力。 同时,可以执行符合标准的发现操作来探测跨数据触点耦合的电阻器的电阻值。 当发现扩展能力时,可以执行扩展功能,包括加速计费功能和数据通信功能。