Information processing apparatus, method of controlling information processing apparatus, and storage medium storing program
US11221657B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/1273
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A first interface performs power delivery and communication with a first external apparatus. A second interface performs power delivery and communication with a second external apparatus. A controller is configured to perform: storing, in a memory, history information relating to power delivery performed with the second external apparatus through the second interface, the history information including identification information of the second external apparatus and an amount of power delivery with the second external apparatus; determining whether to perform a power role switch with the first external apparatus, the power role switch being a switch of a power role between a power source of supplying power and a power sink of receiving power; and in response to determining that the power role switch is to be performed, performing power delivery with the second external apparatus through the second interface based on the history information stored in the memory.
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