Smart power adapters and related systems and methods
US10275016B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are electrical systems and electronic devices. An electrical system includes an electronic device. The electronic device is configured to receive external power from an external power source, the external power sufficient to support normal mode operation of the electronic device. The electronic device includes control circuitry programmed to operate in the normal mode while receiving external power, and transition to one of a low power mode and a pre-shutdown mode responsive to sensor inputs. An electronic device includes an internal power source configured to provide internal power sufficient to support low power requirements of the electronic device operating in a low power mode, but not sufficient to support normal power requirements of a normal mode. The electronic device includes control circuitry programmed to transition from the low power mode to a hibernate mode while powered by only the internal power source.
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