Abstract: A battery charging device for a motor vehicle capable of enabling the charging of a low voltage battery by a high voltage battery, without using a transformer such as a DC/DC converter, is disclosed. A battery pack 30 has a plurality of battery modules 31 having an output equivalent to a lead battery 5, a parallel circuit 39 for connecting the plurality of battery modules 31 in parallel, and a series circuit 34 for connecting the plurality of battery modules 31 in series, and the lead battery 5 is connected to the parallel circuit 39 in parallel with the plurality of battery modules 31.

Abstract: Improved techniques to control utilization of accessory devices with electronic devices are disclosed. The improved techniques can use cryptographic approaches to authenticate electronic devices, namely, electronic devices that interconnect and communicate with one another. One aspect pertains to techniques for authenticating an electronic device, such as an accessory device. Another aspect pertains to provisioning software features (e.g., functions) by or for an electronic device (e.g., a host device). Different electronic devices can, for example, be provisioned differently depending on different degrees or levels of authentication, or depending on manufacturer or product basis. Still another aspect pertains to using an accessory (or adapter) to convert a peripheral device (e.g., USB device) into a host device (e.g., USB host). The improved techniques are particularly well suited for electronic devices, such as media devices, that can receive accessory devices.

Abstract: A portable apparatus for providing electrical power receptacles and device charging ports has a bottom panel member having a top side and a bottom side. A wall structure is attached and substantially perpendicular to the top side of the bottom panel member. The wall structure defines an interior region and comprises a plurality of sections wherein each section has an opening therein. Electrical power devices are located within the interior region. Each electrical power device is attached to a corresponding section of the wall structure and has an electrical power receptacle and device charging ports that are positioned within the opening in the corresponding section of the wall structure. A top panel member covers the interior region defined by the wall structure. The wall structure is attached to the top panel member. An electrical power cable is electrically connected to all of the electrical power devices.

Abstract: A system and method for charging batteries. Stops are adjusted for each of the batteries to secure the number of batteries in place. The batteries are placed to abut the stops. Adjustable contacts of the battery charger are positioned against terminals of the batteries. The batteries are secured within the receptacles of the battery charger. The batteries are charged.

Abstract: A microprocessor controlled multi chemistry battery charging system and method for recharging primary and secondary batteries are disclosed. The charger has multiple battery holder bays with different recess levels to accept up to four batteries of different sizes and different chemistry types particularly Primary Alkaline, Primary Titanium, Rechargeable Alkaline Manganese (RAM), NiCd and NiMH batteries. The microprocessor controlled electronic circuit automatically identifies the type of battery to be charged by monitoring and comparing voltage responses over preset time by supplying constant charging current. Depending upon the type of battery, the charger controls suitable charging current or current pulses at different frequencies till battery voltage reaches preset maximum reference voltage or battery voltage remains relatively constant below preset maximum reference voltage over preset time period.

Abstract: A system and method for the rapid exchange of batteries in an electric vehicle. The electric vehicle contains a removable battery housed in the vehicle's undercarriage. The electric vehicle moves through the exchange system either by propelling itself or by being propelled by the system. As the vehicle is propelled forward, the removable battery within the vehicle is unlocked from the vehicle and replaced with a charged battery. The charged battery forces the removable battery out of the rear of the vehicle as the vehicle moves forward through the exchange. The vehicle remains powered throughout the exchange process. Once the charged battery is aligned in position under the vehicle and connected to the vehicle through corresponding contacts, the charged battery is located into place in the vehicle's undercarriage and the vehicle is ready for additional driving.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a charger including a base and a charging circuit. The base includes a coupling portion for detachably coupling with one of multiple supporting stands. Each of the supporting stands has a supporting container with different standards. The coupling portion has a coupling surface. The coupling surface is used for supporting one of the supporting stands. The charging circuit is disposed in the base and the charging circuit has a first electrical connector. The first electrical connector protrudes from the coupling surface. When the coupling portion is coupled with the supporting stand, a portion of the first electrical connector is disposed in the supporting container.

Abstract: Optimized bus powered peripheral battery charging includes a circuit to initiate a change in an advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI) state in a controller allowing charging of a peripheral device battery, the circuit including a signal converter coupled between an input port and the controller to sense when a the peripheral device battery is coupled to an input port and to restrict the controller from changing ACPI state multiple times for a given peripheral device battery coupling; and a ground loop detector coupled in parallel to the signal converter between the input port and the controller to allow the controller to know that the peripheral device battery has maintained being coupled to the input port.

Abstract: An I/O module such as a card reader module for connecting a computer having a first and second USB port is disclosed. The I/O module includes an I/O controller connecting the first USB port, a charging controller connecting the second USB port and a third USB port connecting the charging controller. The I/O controller determines what a power state of the computer is according to communication between the first USB port and the I/O controller and then sends a control signal depending upon the power state to the charging controller. The charging controller changes the third USB port into a pure charger mode without data transfer or a normal mode with both charging and data transfer capabilities according to the control signal.

Abstract: A modular electrical connector module includes an outer panel, an outlet box and an interchangeable socket module. The interchangeable socket module has at least one connector and is disposed in the outlet box yet demountable. The interchangeable socket module is exposed to the exterior via an opening defined by the outer panel for easy maintenance accessibility.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an adjustable battery box and an electronic device using the same. The battery box has a seat and a battery holder moving relative to the seat along an inclined direction. One electrode spring is mounted on an end of the seat to press against one end of the battery holder. When a battery is inserted in the seat, the battery holder is pushed up by the battery and then the battery holder moves along the inclined direction to compress the electrode spring, so a retaining space of the battery box is enlarged. After the battery is completely retained inside the seat, the electrode spring restores to press against the battery holder to mount the battery. Therefore the battery box is fit for batteries of different sizes.

Abstract: A charger including a base and a clamping component is provided. The base includes a first charging portion and a second charging portion. The clamping component is connected to the base and aligned to the first charging portion and the second charging portion. A first charging space is formed between the clamping component and the first charging portion, and a second charging space is formed between the clamping component and the second charging portion.

Abstract: A carrying case has portable hand tool battery chargers of different types mounted therein. The carrying case also has a central power strip for powering all of such multiple power tool chargers at the same time.

Abstract: A wireless charging system includes a charging pad including a base having a coil. The charging pad includes an electrical connector connected to the coil for supplying power to the coil. The charging pad can be connected by an AC cord to a household AC outlet via the electrical connector. The charging pad can also be connected to a vehicle connector for connecting the charging pad to a vehicle electrical supply. In this manner, the wireless charging pad can be used for both home and vehicle charging.

Abstract: A charging control apparatus for a battery includes a controller that controls charging of an in-vehicle lithium ion secondary battery that is charged by power based on regenerative braking performed during vehicle travel and charged by power from an external power supply; determines whether external charging, in which the battery is charged by the power from the external power supply, or the vehicle travel is underway; and when the external charging is determined to be underway, increases an upper limit value of a charging current relative to that of a case in which the vehicle travel is determined to be underway.

Abstract: The invention relates to a universal quick charger for recharging primary or secondary electrolytic members, in particular alkaline batteries with a non-rechargeable reputation, that can receive and automatically recharge a variable number of members without manual switching, that further comprises a switching transistor for hashing the recharge current in order to impart thereto a pumped characteristic, and that further comprises a microprocessor for automatically detecting the number and the nature of the members to be recharged, for supervising the recharging using a routine for continuously measuring the voltage at the terminals of the members as well as the time elapsed since the beginning of the recharging, said microprocessor being further used for deciding to stop the recharging when a criterion of the supervision routine is validated.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a battery charging system. The methods and systems allow a user to charge a plurality of different battery types and configurations via a single battery charger.

Abstract: A contactless charging apparatus of a portable terminal is provided. The contactless charging apparatus of a portable terminal includes a main circuit board, a rectifying unit, a charging unit, and a secondary coil unit mounted on the main circuit board for generating an electromotive force. The secondary coil unit may be formed on the main circuit board in a patterning process instead of an existing copper line coil. A coil layer formed in the patterning process generates an electromotive force induced by a magnetic induction field created by a contactless charger, and a direct current is applied to a battery to charge the battery using the rectifying unit and the charging unit.

Abstract: A battery charger includes a housing and a plurality of charging ports coupled to the housing. Each charging port is configured to connect a battery pack to the battery charger. The battery charger also includes a charging circuit positioned within the housing and electrically coupled to the plurality of charging ports. The charging circuit is operable to charge the battery packs connected to the plurality of charging ports in series. The battery charger further includes a skip switch coupled to the charging circuit. The skip switch is operable to skip a battery pack currently being charged and advance to another battery pack connected to the battery charger.

Abstract: An equipment system includes a battery unit (10) having a monitoring circuit (14), which detects at least one operating parameter of the battery unit (10) and furnishes a control signal, dependent on the operating parameter, for switching means (25, 31). The switching means control the charging and discharging process of the battery unit (10) and are located in the electrical device (20) and in the charger (30), respectively. From the battery unit (10), the control signal is transmitted to the switching means (25, 31) in the electrical device (20) and in the charger (30), respectively. By this provision of shifting the switching means (25, 31) out of the battery unit (10) into the electrical device (20) and into the charger (30), respectively, the heat development in the battery unit (10) and also its structure size are reduced.

Abstract: A dry-battery housing includes an electrode terminal member made of a single wire, a dry-battery housing unit, a flange portion arranged so as to project at first side of the electrode terminal member, a first partition plate projecting along outside for first side of the electrode terminal member, a second partition plate projecting along outside for second of the electrode terminal member, a first fixing plate projecting from the first partition plate toward the second partition plate, a second fixing plate projecting from the second partition plate toward the first partition plate, a flange-root portion including a narrow space portion for allowing insertion and removal of a rim at the first side of the electrode terminal member and an engagement portion arranged between the narrow space portion of the flange-root portion and a border of an opening portion of the dry-battery housing.

Abstract: A combinational power supply adapter device mainly comprises a connecting seat and different models of battery holster. Symmetrical fasteners and symmetrical through holes are disposed on the connecting seat. A rectifier transformer circuit and sockets are disposed inside the connecting seat. Connecting terminals are disposed on the rectifier transformer circuit, and the connecting terminals are exposed from the through holes. Symmetrical electric conduction plates are disposed inside the battery holster. When using the combinational power supply adapter device, different models of batteries can be placed inside the battery holster with a shape corresponding to that of the batteries, the battery holster can be engaged and positioned above the connecting seat by the fastening of the fasteners, and the batteries can be recharged or used for providing electricity through the connecting terminals and the rectifier transformer circuit.

Abstract: In a charging system in which a charging current flows to a cell via power supply lines in a state where a charger and a battery pack are connected, two FETs for opening and closing a route in each power supply line are provided both at the charger side and the battery pack side. When the charger and the battery pack are connected to each other and FETs at the charger side and FETs at the battery pack side are set to be open, the power supply lines between FETs at the charger side and FETs at the battery pack side can be used as a communication line.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a charging and discharging management apparatus and a mobile terminal. The charging and discharging management apparatus may include a charging and discharging management chip, primary battery positive and negative electrode contacts, secondary battery positive and negative electrode contacts, and electronic switches connected to the primary battery positive and negative electrode contacts and the secondary battery positive and negative electrode contacts, a detecting unit configured to detect in-place states of a primary battery and a secondary battery, and an electronic switch controlling unit connected to the detecting unit and configured to control the electronic switches to be on/off according to the in-place states of the batteries to enable the charging and discharging management chip to perform charging and discharging management for a battery in place.

Abstract: A vehicle component mounting structure is provided with a vehicle body, a battery, a charger, a high-power electrical component other than the charger. The battery is mounted on the vehicle body. The charger is mounted on the vehicle body and converts a lower-voltage electric power supplied thereto from an external source into a higher-voltage electric power that is supplied to the battery. The high-power electrical component is mounted on the vehicle body with high voltage being supplied to the high-power electrical component. The charger and the high-power electrical component are arranged on longitudinally opposite sides of the battery with respect to a longitudinal direction of the vehicle body.

Abstract: Increasing numbers of users across the world are increasingly wedded to their electronic devices, particularly portable electronic devices such as laptops, netbooks, portable gaming machines, smartphones or more generally cellphones. Accordingly the present invention provides a unit for charging mobile devices, comprising at least one lockable compartment, at least two charge points for connection of a device to the unit in order to allow charging, a canopy, and power supply.

Abstract: A charging/discharging system includes a charging/discharging power unit for applying power to a battery cell, a chamber, a jig unit for holding the battery cell mounted in the chamber, an air conditioning unit for adjusting temperature and humidity in the chamber, and an interface unit for controlling the charging/discharging power unit, and for controlling the air conditioning unit, wherein the charging/discharging power unit, the chamber, the air conditioning unit, and the interface unit are combined as an integrated structure.

Abstract: Electrical systems, power supply apparatuses, and power supply operational methods are described.

Abstract: An apparatus for supplying power to a bursty or highly dynamic load. The apparatus includes a first circuit for supplying charge to the load at a first voltage, and a second circuit for replenishing the charge depleted from the first circuit, wherein the second circuit is charged at a second voltage greater than the first voltage in order to achieve a defined rate of charge replenishment. The apparatus may include a feedback network for controlling the voltage applied to the load in response to process and temperature variations. The feedback network may regulate the charge capacity of the second circuit, the resistance between the first and second circuits, the duration of the charge replenishment, or the second voltage in which the second circuit is charged.

Abstract: An antenna or set of antennae for a wireless device is provided by embedding the antennae into the battery case or generally the surface area of a wireless phone. The antenna connections are through the battery's connections to the wireless device. The antenna can be located at the back surface of the battery or the rear surface of a wireless phone, facing away from the user. An RF shielding device can be embedded into the battery and configured in relation to the antenna such that the RF field intensity and the consequent specific absorption rate for the user is lowered while the outgoing signals of the wireless device remain fully adequate for the function of the wireless device. This feature is preserved for a multi-band operation because a digital phase shifter is used between two radiating antennae. An external case is used as a complement to the wireless phone.

Abstract: A non-contact charging module with which reduction in thickness can be achieved while reliable insulation is maintained between conducting wire and magnetic sheet. This non-contact charging module comprises: a planar coil section (2) constituted by coiling a conducting wire; a conductive magnetic sheet (3) having the planar coil section (2) arranged thereon, with an insulating sheet (4) therebetween; and a recess (33) or slit (34) provided in the conductive magnetic sheet (3) and extending to an edge of the conductive magnetic sheet (3) from the starting point of the winding of the planar coil section (2). The conducting wire of the planar coil section (2) is stored in the recess (33) or slit (34) by the insulating sheet (4) being pushed into the recess (33) or slit (34). The conducting wire of the planar coil section (2) is insulated from the conductive magnetic sheet (3) by the insulating sheet (4).

Abstract: A universal system for recharging at least one portable appliance, the dedication of which is being capable from a device (4) of suiting any portable appliance version with at least one adapter (6) which may be specific in all or part of the relevant portable appliance. The system, in its preferred alternative embodiments, allows simultaneous or sequential recharging of a plurality of portable appliances. With the system it is further possible to save electric energy in a stand-by mode and the risks of fire and electrocution in the case of any dysfunction are reduced as compared with the solutions of the state of the art.

Abstract: A universal charger includes a portable charger housing, an universal charging arrangement, and an energy input device. The universal charging arrangement includes a charging circuitry for managing electricity charging of the rechargeable battery, and a plurality of charging terminals movably provided in the battery compartment of the portable charging housing, wherein the charging terminals are adapted to move in the battery compartment to accurately and adjustably align with the battery terminals of the rechargeable battery. The energy input device is electrically connected with the charging circuitry, which is capable of charging a wide variety of electronic devices by acquiring power through a convention USB port.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a system for charging devices. The system includes a master device and a slave device. Some embodiments provide a method for charging devices in a system that includes a slave device and a master device. The slave device includes (1) an antenna to receive a radio frequency (RF) beam and (2) a power generation module connected to the antenna that converts RF energy received by the slave antenna to power. The master device includes (1) a directional antenna to direct RF power to the antenna of the slave device and (2) a module that provides power to the directional antenna of the master device.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a charger including a base and a charging circuit. The base includes a coupling portion for detachably coupling with one of multiple supporting stands. Each of the supporting stands has a supporting container with different standards. The coupling portion has a coupling surface. The coupling surface is used for supporting one of the supporting stands. The charging circuit is disposed in the base and the charging circuit has a first electrical connector. The first electrical connector protrudes from the coupling surface. When the coupling portion is coupled with the supporting stand, a portion of the first electrical connector is disposed in the supporting container.

Abstract: A battery gas discharge system is provided having a floorpan with an outlet and a fastener aperture. The outlet and the fastener aperture are laterally spaced from each other. The system also includes a battery module with a base for resting upon the floorpan. An attachment aperture and a vent aperture are formed through the base. The attachment aperture and the vent aperture are laterally spaced from each other. A gas discharge mechanism defines a passageway for gas discharge between the battery module and the vent aperture. The gas discharge mechanism includes a vent port that is coupled to the vent aperture and sized for receiving discharged gas. The vent port is adapted for mating with and forming a seal about the outlet by securing the base to the floorpan during assembly.

Abstract: A mobile device has a solar cell and a rechargeable battery and may be connected with an external power source. A method for a power control of the mobile device allows a continuous and reliable power supply through selective connections with the solar cell, the battery and the external power source. In one embodiment, if the battery is unavailable or absent, the mobile device executes at least one function thereof by using electric power supplied from the solar cell. In another embodiment, if the battery is available with the mobile device powered off, the mobile device charges the battery by using electric power supplied from the solar cell. In still another embodiment, if the battery is available with the mobile device powered on, the mobile device executes at least one function thereof by using electric power supplied from both the solar cell and the battery.

Abstract: An image display apparatus having a function of charging an external device and a charging method thereof are provide. The image display apparatus includes a universal serial bus (USB) interface which is connected to an external device through a power supply line and a data transmission line, and a main controller which, if the external device is connected, activates one of the power supply line and the data transmission line according to a type of the external device. Accordingly, the image display apparatus controls a USB terminal to selectively perform a charging operation or a data transmission operation.

Abstract: A battery charger (100) includes a base (102) which selectively receives first (104a) and second (104b) battery pods. The battery pods (104a, 104b), which are adapted to receive one or more batteries (212) for charging, have a form factor which facilitates the handling of the pods (104) and the batteries (212) received therein. Charging energy may be allocated between the pods (104) as a function of the temporal sequence in which the pods (104) are received by the base (102). Charging energy may also be allocated among the batteries (212) so that the batteries (212) are substantially charged at about the same time.

Abstract: An AC digital universal charger is provided, wherein a button spring and a pushing button are provided at a middle part of a pushing cover; a pressure baffle is provided at a front part of the pushing cover; an AA cathode spring, a pressure spring and an AA cathode hardware are provided on the pressure baffle; a positioning bolt is connected to a positioning block; the positioning block and the pressure clasp are mounted to a lower part of the pushing slip cover via an AA cathode connecting screw and an AA cathode connecting hardware; and the clasp bolt is further connected to a lower part of the pushing button by inserting. A battery is positioned and charged by energizing the charger, putting the battery at a battery zone, adjusting the charger buttons, pressing down the pushing button to further press the battery tightly and then releasing the pushing button.

Abstract: A method is provided for identifying a battery pack that is operably coupled to a battery charger. The method comprises: measuring voltage at a plurality of designated terminals of a first battery pack while the battery pack is coupled to the battery charger; determining how many of the designated terminals are connected to a reference voltage, such as battery positive; and identifying an attribute of the battery pack based on how many of the designated terminals are connected to the reference voltage.

Abstract: An appliance, such as a flashlight, accepts first and second batteries. The appliance also includes an electrical load, such as a light source. A first circuit, such as a DC to DC converter, receives power from the first battery and supplies power to the load. A second circuit, such as a DC to DC converter, receives power from the second battery and supplies electrical power to the load. In one embodiment, the appliance accepts batteries having multiple physical sizes.

Abstract: Enhanced voltage-based fuel gauges and methods that increase the accuracy of voltage-based fuel gauges and allow the use of voltage-based fuel gauges to detect current, and particularly excessive current from a battery without the use of a sense resistor. When used with a coulomb counter, the outputs of a voltage-based fuel gauge and a coulomb counter may be combined in a manner that allows the combination to provide better performance that either alone may provide. Various embodiments and methods of operation are disclosed.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a device includes a power management module to which a power is supplied from an external power source, a power source supply circuit to which a power is supplied from the power management module via a first input terminal, a latch circuit configured to be operated by a power supplied from the power supply circuit or a power supplied via a second input terminal, a circuit configured to output a logic signal that sets a shutdown signal output from the latch circuit to a third input terminal, and a logic communication circuit to which a logic signal is supplied via the third input terminal and which supplies the logic signal to a forth terminal of the larch circuit. The shutdown signal output from the latch circuit is set to an predetermined level when the logic signal is set to a second level from a first level.

Abstract: A universal charger includes a portable charger housing, an universal charging arrangement, and an energy input device. The universal charging arrangement includes a charging circuitry for managing electricity charging of the rechargeable battery, and a plurality of charging terminals movably provided in the battery compartment of the portable charging housing, wherein the charging terminals are adapted to move in the battery compartment to accurately and adjustably align with the battery terminals of the rechargeable battery. The energy input device is electrically connected with the charging circuitry, which is capable of charging a wide variety of electronic devices by acquiring power through a convention USB port.

Abstract: Methods and devices for connecting a current source to a target storage device via a transmission cable extendable and/or retractable via a conduit that may be repositioned.

Abstract: A battery-charging device and a method of charging batteries. The device comprises a housing, at least one hopper configured to receive a plurality of batteries, and at least one indexing barrel adjacent to the hopper and having a charging slot configured to receive and support one battery. The indexing barrel is structured to move the battery supported by the charging slot to and from a charging station comprising a set of charging terminals configured to contact terminals of the battery for charging the battery. The device further comprises at least one dispensing chute and at least one rejection chute. The chutes are configured to receive batteries that have been charged or rejected by the device, wherein each of the chutes is structured to contain several batteries.

Abstract: An intelligent wall-mounted charger comprises a housing (10) mounted on a wall. A power supplying control circuit is provided inside the housing and a display screen (80) is provided on the housing, wherein the display screen is electrically connected with the power supplying control circuit. The intelligent wall-mounted charger is mounted on the wall, and the mounting method of the intelligent wall-mounted charger is similar to that of a conventional wall-mounted switching socket. A charging interface (30) used for a notebook computer and a USB charging interface (50) applied for digital products charged through USB ports are provided on the housing of the charger. The power supplying control circuit is electrically connected with the charging interface for the notebook computer and the USB charging interfaces, and it can automatically and discriminatingly output a charging voltage for the notebook computer.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery includes a housing having an external surface including a user interface region. A battery cell within the housing is characterized by a charging status, a state of charge, and a state of health. A processor disposed within the housing determines and/or stores the charging status as well as one or more of the state of charge and the state of health of the battery cell. The user interface region provides a plurality of visual components configured to provide a plurality of visual cues relating to the charging status, the state of charge, and the state of health of the battery cell. The plurality of visual components may include a persistent display, an on-demand display, and an input component. The input component may be used to select the manner in which the visual cues are provided.

Abstract: A battery control apparatus includes an emergency charging unit including an external charging terminal for applying power to a main battery pack, a first voltage measurement unit for measuring the voltage of the external charging terminal, and an emergency charging switch for switching the connection between the external charging terminal and the main battery pack; an auxiliary battery connection unit including an auxiliary battery connection terminal for applying power to the vehicle through a contactor, a second voltage measurement unit for measuring the voltage of the auxiliary battery connection terminal, and an auxiliary battery switch for switching the connection between the auxiliary battery connection terminal and the contactor; and an emergency control unit for switching to an emergency charging mode or an auxiliary connection mode by turning on the emergency charging switch or the auxiliary battery switch during the voltage measurement of the first or second voltage measurement unit.