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Power source switchover apparatus and method

US7598711B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 23, 2005
Grant dateOct 6, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 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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