SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PORT MANAGEMENT
    1.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190065422A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-28

    申请号:US15686357

    申请日:2017-08-25

    Abstract: Systems and methods for port management are disclosed. In one aspect, the system may consolidate port management functions as well as power conversion, protection features, and signal conditioning circuitry into a single integrated circuit (IC) for a device without a battery. Further exemplary aspects allow for arbitration between ports to handle power supply versus power sink functions. Still further exemplary aspects provide an indication when a weak power source is coupled to the computing device to alert a user that the weak power source may not provide sufficient power for full operation. Such consolidated functionality allows a single form factor to be used for all ports whether the ports are used as a power port or an output port. Further, such consolidated functionality helps mitigate possible damage caused by improper activity.

    Adaptive power systems and techniques

    公开(公告)号:US12249859B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-03-11

    申请号:US17331522

    申请日:2021-05-26

    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for adaptively providing power. In example implementations, an apparatus includes a power adapter coupler, at least one transistor, a first charger, and a second charger. The first charger and the second charger are coupled between the power adapter coupler and the transistor. The apparatus also includes a first switch, a second switch, and a charging controller. The first switch is coupled in series with the first charger between the power adapter coupler and the transistor. The second switch is coupled in series with the second charger between the power adapter coupler and the transistor. The charging controller is coupled to the first switch and the second switch. The charging controller is configured to selectively close the first switch to connect the first charger to the at least one transistor or close the second switch to connect the second charger to the at least one transistor.

    UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) TYPE-C AND POWER DELIVERY PORT WITH SCALABLE POWER ARCHITECTURE

    公开(公告)号:US20210382535A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-09

    申请号:US17445324

    申请日:2021-08-18

    Abstract: A Universal Serial Bus (USB) Type-C and power delivery port with scalable power architecture is disclosed. In one aspect, at least two circuits for a USB port are consolidated into a single integrated circuit (IC). At least one of the at least two circuits is part of a Type-C port controller (TCPC) group of circuits including sensors associated with detecting whether a voltage and current are present at pins of a USB receptacle. At least the other one of the at least two circuits is selected from a battery-related group of circuits including a battery charging circuit, an over-voltage protection circuit, and a conditioning circuit. The more circuitry integrated into the single IC the more readily scalable the end product is for a multi-port device. Additional circuitry such as a light emitting diode (LED) driver may also be included in the single IC.

    HIGH VOLTAGE DEDICATED CHARGING PORT
    5.
    发明申请
    HIGH VOLTAGE DEDICATED CHARGING PORT 有权
    高压专用充电端口

    公开(公告)号:US20140122909A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-01

    申请号:US13956574

    申请日:2013-08-01

    CPC classification number: G06F1/266 H02J5/00 H02J7/0004 H02J7/02 H02J2007/0062

    Abstract: Circuitry in an electronic 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.

    Abstract translation: 电子设备中的电路可以附接到诸如电源的外部设备,以从外部设备接收期望电压电平的电压。 电路可以断定电缆上的几个电气配置中的一个,将电气连接到便携式设备到外部设备,以向外部设备指示期望的电压电平。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CHARGING A BATTERY USING A SWITCHING REGULATOR
    8.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CHARGING A BATTERY USING A SWITCHING REGULATOR 有权
    使用开关稳压器对电池充电的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130257358A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-03

    申请号:US13900354

    申请日:2013-05-22

    CPC classification number: H02J7/007 H02J7/0073 Y02B40/90 Y02E70/40

    Abstract: 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.

    Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中,本发明包括使用开关调节器对电池充电的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中,开关调节器接收输入电压和输入电流。 开关稳压器的输出耦合到要充电的电池。 开关稳压器为电池提供大于进入开关稳压器的电流。 随着电池上的电压增加,开关调节器提供的电流降低。 本发明可以使用模拟或数字技术来实现,以在电池电压增加时减少进入电池的电流。

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