Power source switchover apparatus and method
US7598711B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 23, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J9/061
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for switching from a first power supply to a second power supply. The embodiment may detect the charge or voltage of both the first and second power supply, and power a device from the power supply having the greatest voltage or charge. A single boost converter is used regardless of which power supply is providing power.
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