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Power source switchover apparatus and method

US7852046B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 18, 2009
Grant dateDec 14, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 18, 2029

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. Such an apparatus may determine which of the first and second power supplies has a greater voltage, and may power a device from the power supply having the greater voltage or charge. A single boost converter may be used regardless of which power supply is providing power.

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