Portable device having integral voltage connector
US7701739B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02M1/008
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A portable electronic device having integral programming circuitry for signaling a power converter connected thereto to provide suitable power signals. Integrating the programming circuitry into the portable electronic device reduces the manufacturing cost and size of the power converter cable connector that is directly coupled to the portable electronic device. Many embodiments of the present invention are provided, including integrating the programming circuitry as part of the portable device electronics, or, onto the portable electronic device connector itself. This programming circuitry can comprise of at least one electrical component that may be passive or active.
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