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Systems and methods for determining and managing the power remaining in a handheld electronic device

US7921309B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 2007
Grant dateApr 5, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/109
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Portable user devices, such as electronic book reader devices, may have a limited power supply. Power management techniques, such as current sensing, dynamic voltage measurement, and/or power state control may be used to manage power usage of such user devices.

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