Power adapters adapted to receive a module and methods of implementing power adapters with modules
US10727731B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B47/1965
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power adapter configured to apply power to a device is described, the power adapter comprises a first contact element configured to receive power; a second contact element configured to apply power to the device; and a contact signal contact element configured to receive control signals for controlling the power applied to the device; wherein the power adapter is adapted to receive one of a plurality of different modules, each module of the plurality of different modules providing a different user interface.
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