Universal USB charging accessory
USRE42385E1 · kind E1 · reissue
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention relate to an apparatus for supplying power to electronic devices, comprising a housing, an electric power source connector coupled to the housing, an electronic circuit enclosed in the housing and electrically coupled to the power source connector, and a universal serial bus connector coupled to the housing and electrically coupled to the electronic circuit, wherein the connector is capable of supplying electrical power to one or more electronic devices for battery charging. The electronic circuit is capable of controlling the charging of the batteries of more than one device and can be enabled to provide data communication between data devices. The apparatus may receive power from a utility power outlet or from another electronic device through the USB connector.
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