Apparatus and method for controlling power
US10651668B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power control method and an electronic device and/or connecting unit to implement the power control method is provided. The electronic device includes a first interface unit configured to be connected to an external device that can receive and provide power to the electronic device, a second interface unit configured to be connected to an external charger that can provide power for the external device and the electronic device, and a main controller configured to detect whether or not the external charger is connected, and receive and direct power from the external device or the external charger according to whether or not the external charger is connected.
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