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Charging method and related device

US10630091B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2016
Grant dateApr 21, 2020
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A charging method and a related device are provided. A charge protection apparatus includes a micro control unit (MCU), a current detection circuit, a gating circuit, and an input/output (I/O) interface. The current detection circuit detects an external charging current flowing through a power cable. The current detection circuit transmits the external charging current to the MCU. The MCU transmits the external charging current to a user terminal using the I/O interface such that the user terminal calculates a current difference between the external charging current and an internal charging current detected by the user terminal, and determines, based on the current difference, whether to generate a circuit control command. The MCU receives the circuit control command from the user terminal, and controls, according to the circuit control command, the gating circuit to be in a closed state or an open state.

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