US 8,232,766 B2
Multifunctional charger system and methodGeneral
US 8,232,766 B2
Multifunctional charger system and method
Tech Center:
2800 Semiconductors/Memory, Circuits/Measuring and Testing, Optics/Photocopying, Printing/Measuring and Testing
Examiner:
Edward Tso
Art Unit:
2859 Printing/Measuring and Testing
Inventors:
Daniel M. Fischer; Dan G. Radut; Michael F. Habicher; Quang A. Luong; Jonathan T. Malton
Priority:
03/01/01
Filed:
07/01/11
Granted:
07/31/12
Expiration:
09/02/24
Abstract
An adapter for providing a source of power to a mobile device through an industry standard port is provided. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the adapter comprises a plug unit, a power converter, a primary connector, and an identification subsystem. The plug unit is operative to couple the adapter to a power socket and operative to receive energy from the power socket. The power converter is electrically coupled to the plug unit and is operable to regulate the received energy from the power socket and to output a power requirement to the mobile device. The primary connector is electrically coupled to the power converter and is operative to couple to the mobile device and to deliver the outputted power requirement to the mobile device. The identification subsystem is electrically coupled to the primary connector and is operative to provide an identification signal.
Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)
H01H01R13/6675H01RH02J2310/22H02J