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Apparatus and methods for controlling functionality and supplying power to a peripheral device attached to an item of clothing

US10311712B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 2017
Grant dateJun 4, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04Q2209/88
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An item of clothing (105) operates with a peripheral device (107). The item of clothing includes a first power source and is configured to supply power to the peripheral device, via a connector (305). The peripheral device includes a second power source and is configured to selectively use power from the first power source or the second power source.

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