Method and apparatus for controlling battery charging of portable device
US8558506B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J7/0045
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device and method for controlling the charging of a portable terminal is provided. The device includes an external power supply interface unit for supplying an external power, a battery interface unit to which a main battery and a sub battery are connected, and a charging controller for controlling a charge of the main battery or a simultaneous charge of the main battery and the sub battery.
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