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System and method for portable power source management

US8332677B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2011
Grant dateDec 11, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/3212
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A host system is provided comprising including a power source configured to provide power to a first auxiliary device; and a host power manager configured to monitor an available power level of the power source; and direct the power source to reduce power provided to the first auxiliary device based upon the available power level, wherein the reduced power is greater than zero.

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