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Power adapter detection

US9766276B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2013
Grant dateSep 19, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2034

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

Abstract

A method and system are described herein for detecting a capacity for a power adapter. An example of a method includes detecting an increase in power consumption by a computing device attached to the power adapter. The method can also include detecting a droop in voltage received from the power adapter. Additionally, the method can include storing the current that corresponds with the droop.

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