Portable power charger with wireless and direct charging connectivity
US9318915B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J50/90
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A portable charger is provided for charging one or more electronic devices from a rechargeable internal battery. The portable charger includes wireless power transmission components, such as a transmitter and a receiver for recharging the charger as well as electronic devices via wireless power transmission methods. The portable charger also includes at least one power connection for connecting the charger with an external power source, or at least one electronic device, or both, for direct charge connectivity. The power connection can be a power connection port or a power connector cable, attached to the charger housing, each capable of acting as a power input, a power output, or both. A processing unit controls operation of the charger for wireless and direct charging.
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