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Portable electronic device for wearing at the ear and a method of operating a portable electronic device

US9344812B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2011
Grant dateMay 17, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 20, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/50
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A portable electronic device (100) comprises a fuel cell (101) and a boost converter (102), wherein said boost converter (102) is adapted for boosting the fuel cell voltage to a level suitable to power the portable electronic device (100) and wherein said boost converter (102) is powered by said fuel cell (101). The invention also provides a method of operating a portable electronic device.

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