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Power-saving voltage converter operation

US8958220B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2013
Grant dateFeb 17, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02M3/335
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Whether a connector element electrically connected to a direct-current output of a converter that converts alternating current into direct current is connected to an external device may be detected. The converter may be disabled in response to the electrical connector component not being connected to the external device. In response to the electrical connector component being connected to the external device, the converter may be enabled.

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