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Apparatus and method for managing power for mobile device

US9515502B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 2013
Grant dateDec 6, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02J7/0068
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method of managing power for a mobile device is disclosed, which can prevent an inflow of overcurrent to the device when the device is charged. The apparatus includes a state judgment unit to judge whether a battery of the mobile device is being charged, a voltage level detection unit to detect a voltage level of the battery if the battery is judged as being charged, and a control unit to control a driving of the mobile device in accordance with the detected voltage level.

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