Abstract: A flat switch is provided that prevents the flat switch from protruding and thereby causing a poor appearance even in a case where it is required to install a switch box so that an end part on an opening side of the switch box is not positioned on a predetermined distance or deeper side with respect to an appearance surface that is a surface of a wall. A flat switch (1) of the present invention is a flat switch (1) that is installed in a switch box (100) having a bottom part (101) and a vertical wall part (102) which is provided along an outer periphery of the bottom part (101). The switch box (100) is installed so that, with respect to an appearance surface that is a front surface of a wall, a peripheral edge part (102A) is not positioned on a predetermined distance or deeper side in a depth direction of the wall from the appearance surface.

Abstract: Apparatuses and systems are provided for improving wireless power transmission for mobile devices. An enclosure for a mobile device may include a first electrical coil configured to establish a first wireless coupling with a transmitter coil of a power supply and a second electrical coil configured to establish a second wireless coupling with the first electrical coil and to establish a third wireless coupling with a receiver coil of a mobile device. A distance between the receiver coil and the transmitter coil may exceed a range over which the transmitter coil may be able to transfer power to the receiver coil via a single wireless coupling between the transmitter coil and the receiver coil. The first wireless coupling, the second wireless coupling, and the third wireless coupling, when established, may enable the transmitter coil to perform a wireless power transfer to the receiver coil.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a main body; an intake hole formed at a first face facing a first direction in the main body; a fan disposed inside the main body and pulling air through the intake hole; a charging device disposed between the fan and a second face facing a second direction opposite to the first direction in the main body, and the charging device including a coil that supplies power to an external electronic device; a plurality of holders disposed to a side face in the main body, the plurality of holders holding the external electronic device mounted on the second face; and a holder flow path that provides the air, which is circulated by the fan to each of the plurality of holders, toward the external electronic device.

Abstract: A charger case for storing and charging two electronic devices includes a docking tray having two storage compartments to hold the two electronic devices. The charger case includes two device connectors, with each device connector exposed to a respective one of the two storage compartments to establish electrical communication with a respective one of the two electronic devices. A portable charger is included in the case and electrically coupled to the two device connectors.

Abstract: A wireless charging system includes an induction coil to generate a magnetic field attached to a housing that has a hole in a surface to accept a grip. A user inserts a grip attached to an electronic device with a receiver circuit, including a receiver coil, into the hole bringing the receiver coil into contact with the magnetic field generated by the induction coil. The magnetic field induces a current in the receiver coil which is used to charge the electronic device. In certain instances, the housing is secured to another surface by an attached mount. Moreover, in certain instances the electronic device is supported by a portion of the hole's perimeter supporting the grip or a securing mechanism holding the grip inside the hole.

Abstract: A power feeding unit includes: an electrode array including a plurality of power feeding electrodes arranged side by side; a power feeding section configured to supply power to a power receiving unit via the electrode array; and a setting section configured to set a power feeding condition for each of the power feeding electrodes.

Abstract: Provided are a heat dissipating structure that deforms to detachably come close contact with the battery cells, is disposed between the battery cells and a cooling member in order to reduce a risk of leakage of liquid inside the battery cells, and is excellent in heat dissipating property, and a battery including the heat dissipating structure. The present invention relates to a heat dissipating structure that is provided between battery cells and a cooling member, conducts heat from the battery cells to the cooling member to promote heat dissipation from the battery cells, and includes holding members detachably holding end parts of the respective battery cells, and to a battery including the heat dissipation structure.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a portable power bank system may include a portable power bank and a software application. The portable power bank may include a power bank housing, one or more batteries internal to the power bank housing, and one or more electrical receptacles that are defined by the power bank housing. Each of the one or more electrical receptacles may be configured to selectively provide electrical power from the one or more batteries. The software application may include one or more computer-readable instructions that are configured, when executed by one or more processors of a portable computing device, to cause the portable computing device to communicate with the portable power bank over a wireless network to receive information regarding a current state of the portable power bank and to present the current state of the portable power bank on the portable computing device.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an electronic cigarette with a rotatable mouthpiece. The electronic cigarette comprises a battery assembly and an atomizing assembly. The battery assembly comprises a battery and a casing. The atomizing assembly comprises a mouthpiece, an outer sleeve, and a cartridge. The outer sleeve is hinged to casing through a cardinal axis. The cardinal axis is accommodated in a guide rail groove, and is slidable along the guide rail groove. The sliding direction of the cardinal axis is the same as the axial direction of the casing. After using the electronic cigarette, the mouthpiece could be rotated and stored in the casing conveniently, and keep cleaning.

Abstract: An assembling structure for a conductive plate of a handheld power tool has a battery having a casing, a circuit board, an adapter, and multiple conductive plates. The circuit board, the adapter and the conductive plates are all located in the casing. The adapter is mounted on a top surface of the circuit board, and has multiple adapting grooves. The conductive plates are mounted in the adapting grooves of the adapter respectively, and are electrically connected to the circuit board. By mounting the adapter on the top surface of the circuit board and mounting the conductive plates in the adapting grooves of the adapter respectively, the conductive plates and the circuit board are able to be combined and fixed together by the adapter without the welding progress, which reduces the consumable cost, the labor cost, and the time consumption.

Abstract: A mobile device and methods that support performing a warm swap of a battery of a mobile device are provided herein. A processor of the mobile device may initiate a warm swap procedure in response to receiving a request from a user operating the mobile device. The processor generate a first notification signal to indicate to the user to wait before removing the battery from the mobile device. In response to execution of the warm swap procedure, the processor generates a second notification signal to indicate to the user that the battery of the mobile device is safe to be warm swapped with a charged battery.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: a foldable information handling device comprising a flexible display, wherein the foldable information handling device bends along a centerline; and a bezel operatively coupled to the information handling device and surrounding the flexible display, the bezel comprising: a first edge comprising a first edge center portion corresponding to the centerline; and a second edge on an opposite side of the flexible display as the first edge and comprising a second edge center portion corresponding to the centerline; wherein each of the first center portion and the second center portion comprises a component allowing bending of the first edge and the second edge with a bending of the foldable information handing device along the centerline. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: System and method of dynamically balancing a rechargeable energy storage assembly having two or more respective units, a respective switch for each of the respective units and at least one sensor. The system includes a controller configured to control operation of the respective switch. The respective switch is configured to enable a respective circuit connection to the respective units when in an ON state and disable the respective circuit connection when in an OFF state. The respective units are characterized by a respective state of charge obtained based in part on the at least one sensor. A controller is configured to selectively employ at least one of a plurality of charging modes to charge one or more of the respective units, through operation of the respective switch. The plurality of charging modes includes a rest charging mode, a rapid initial charging mode and a rapid final charging mode.

Abstract: A charging inlet includes a power terminal, a holder member, and a thermal sensor. The power terminal is configured to releasably engage a mating contact of an external power source. The holder member is proximate to the power terminal, and has an electrically insulative material. The holder member defines at least a portion of a pocket that is fully enclosed. The thermal sensor is disposed within the pocket for monitoring a temperature of the power terminal.

Abstract: A power device including a housing, charging circuitry, and discharge circuitry. The housing defining a first support operable to support a first battery pack, and a second support operable to support a second battery pack. The charging circuitry electrically is connected to the first battery pack and the second battery pack in a parallel-type connection. The charging circuitry is configured to simultaneously charge the first battery pack and the second battery pack. The discharge circuitry is electrically connected to the first battery pack and the second battery pack.

Abstract: A mobile terminal is provided, which includes a wireless charging module, a battery pack, and a circuit board substrate. The wireless charging module includes a charging coil formed of a wound conducting wire and a communication coil placed adjacent to the charging coil. The wireless charging module has a substantially planar shape. The battery pack has a substantially planar shape and is configured to store power from the wireless charging module. The circuit board substrate is configured to control operation of the mobile terminal. The wireless charging module overlaps with each of the circuit board substrate and the battery pack.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for providing access to bone marrow and delivering a quantity of fluid to an intraosseous space. The apparatus may include a driver having a housing and a drive shaft, and a plunger operating and cartridge drive mechanism for releasably retaining a portion of a cartridge assembly having a plunger assembly. A plunger operating assembly may be disposed within a longitudinal bore of the plunger operating and cartridge drive mechanism. The plunger operating assembly may include a plunger barrel having a chamber configured to receive a portion of the plunger assembly of the cartridge assembly. The apparatus may also include a drive housing for transmitting rotational forces from the drive shaft to the cartridge assembly.

Abstract: A terminal and a device are provided. The terminal includes a charging interface and a first charging circuit. The first charging circuit is coupled with the charging interface, and is configured to receive an output voltage from the adapter via the charging interface and apply the output voltage to both ends of multiple cells connected in series in the terminal to charge the multiple cells.

Abstract: A photographing apparatus includes a stabilizing mechanism and an imaging device arranged at the stabilizing mechanism. The stabilizing mechanism is configured to be detachably mounted at a portable electronic apparatus. The imaging device is configured to communicate with the portable electronic apparatus to allow the portable electronic apparatus to control the imaging device and to transmit captured images to the portable electronic apparatus.

Abstract: A multiple device charging case assembly for carrying and charging a plurality of electronic devices includes a case that has a terraced interior thereby defining a plurality of storage areas within the case. Each of the storage areas can contain an electronic device that has dimensions corresponding to a respective one of the storage areas. A plurality of charge ports is each positioned within the case and each of the charge ports is positioned in a respective one of the storage areas. In this way each of the charge ports can be placed in electrical communication with the electronic devices in each of the storage areas for charging the electronic device positioned in each of the storage areas.

Abstract: An example electronic device may comprise a first housing including a first surface and a second surface facing in a direction opposite the first surface, a second housing including a third surface and a fourth surface facing in a direction opposite the third surface, a hinge disposed between the first housing and the second housing configured to provide rotational motion between the first housing and the second housing, and a flexible display disposed from the first surface of the first housing across the hinge to the third surface of the second housing, at least part of the flexible display configured to form a curved surface as the hinge structure is folded, wherein the hinge may include dual-axis hinges configured to provide a first rotational axis allowing the first housing to rotate about the second housing and a second rotational axis allowing the second housing to rotate about the first housing and slides coupled with the first housing and the second housing and configured to provide sliding motion pe

Abstract: A device case computer mouse includes a body including a cavity configured to attach the device case to a handheld computer, a motion sensor connected to the body, a battery connected to the body, and a charging port connected to the body and electrically connected to the battery, the charging port being configured to be connected to a case charging cable. Also included is a processor electrically connected to the battery and communicatively connected to the motion sensor, wherein the processor is configured to be communicatively connected to the handheld computer wirelessly and to a portable computer to transmit motion data from the motion sensor to the portable computer and to transmit input data from the handheld computer to the portable computer.

Abstract: A battery pack and charger system includes a first battery pack having a first set of battery cells and configured to provide only a first operating voltage and a second battery pack having a second set of battery cells and configured to provide the first operating voltage and a second operating voltage that is different from the first operating voltage and a battery pack charger configured to be able to charge the first battery pack and the second battery pack.

Abstract: A carry case for an electronics-enabled eyewear device, such as smart glasses, has charging contacts that are movable relative to a storage chamber in which the eyewear device is receivable. The charging contacts are connected to a battery carried by the case for charging the eyewear device via contact coupling of the charging contacts to corresponding contact formations on an exterior of the eyewear device. The charging contacts are in some instances mounted on respective flexible walls defining opposite extremities of the storage chamber. The contact formations on the eyewear device are in some instances provided by hinge assemblies that couple respective temples to a frame of the eyewear device.

Abstract: A charging structure for a vaporizer. The charging structure includes a housing, a first electrical contact coupled to and extending outward from a first end of the housing, a spacer coupled to the first electrical contact, and a second electrical contact coupled to and extending outward from the spacer. The first electrical contact includes an exposed outer surface that extends in a continuous loop. The second electrical contact includes an exposed side surface that extends in a continuous loop and an end surface coupled to the side surface. Both the side surface and the end surface are electrically conductive. A vaporizer including the charging structure.

Abstract: An electrical combination includes a battery pack and a power tool. The battery pack includes two battery pack connectors which are connected with the same electrode of a battery of the battery pack. A circuit of one battery pack connector has a resistance greater than that in another circuit of another battery pack connector. The power tool includes corresponding tool connectors. When the battery pack is connected with the power tool, the power tool is supplied with a small current by the battery pack firstly, and then is supplied with a large current, so the electric spark is eliminated when the terminals of the battery pack contact with the terminals of the power tool.

Abstract: In a power transmission unit, a first coil pattern group and a second coil pattern group are connected with each other with an upper layer outer pattern, located outside in an axial line direction and outside in the intersecting direction, connected with a lower layer inner pattern, located outside in the axial line direction and inside in the intersecting direction. Furthermore, the first coil pattern group and a second coil pattern group are connected with each other with a lower layer outer pattern, located inside in the axial line direction and outside in the intersecting direction, connected with an upper layer inner pattern, located inside in the axial line direction and inside in the intersecting direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular charging system including a wall-mounted outlet-preserving charger for charging additional accessories such as battery blocks, wireless device chargers, supporting chargers for wearable devices such as watches, and car chargers, each for use independently or in combination with electronic devices. The present invention typically includes a wall charger with one or more electrical outlets on the front face so the use of the wall outlet is not lost. The wall charger of the present invention is suitable for use in any major country and may be adapted to the outlet configuration and voltage of those countries.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a wireless power transmitting module and an installation method thereof, wherein the wireless power transmitting module comprises: an insulating bracket, a first side of which has a first central space; a coil, disposed around the first central space; and a circuit component, at least a part of which is located in the first central space, electrically connected to the coil. The present disclosure makes full use of the central blank space of the coil, and places the circuit component at the center of the coil, thereby realizing a miniaturized structure, improving space utilization and greatly reducing volume.

Abstract: A docking assembly for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The docking assembly includes a dock having a shaft. The present invention further includes UAVs. Each of the UAVs include a slot sized such that the shaft may slidably and linearly engage the slot. The shaft of the dock inserts through the slot of the UAVs, thereby docking the UAVs on the dock.

Abstract: A battery charging method and apparatus are provided. The battery charging method includes determining a number of charging ports to charge a battery based on a determined state of the battery, and charging the battery using the number of charging ports.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to plug-in backup energy devices. In some examples, a plug-in backup energy device may comprise a charger, an energy storage device coupled to the charger, and a buck-boost converter coupled to the charger and the energy storage device such that the buck-boost converter maintains a charge of the energy storage device during a no-fault mode of a computing device, and in response to the plug-in backup energy device switching from a normal mode to a power supply mode as a result of the computing device experiencing a fault, regulates a voltage output of the energy storage device to provide energy to the computing device during the fault of the computing device.

Abstract: Example techniques related to battery-powered playback devices. In an example, a first battery-powered playback device receives audio content from a network device and forwards the audio content to a second playback device for synchronous playback of the audio content with the second playback device, plays back the audio content, detects that a battery level of a battery of the first playback device has fallen below a predefined threshold, and ceases the forwarding of the audio content after the battery level of the battery of the first playback device has fallen below the predefined threshold. After the battery level of the first playback device has fallen below the predefined threshold, the second playback device receives the audio content from the network device, forwards the audio content to the first playback device for synchronous playback with the first playback device, and plays back the audio content in synchrony with the first playback device.

Abstract: A holster for receiving and wirelessly charging a device battery of a multimedia communication device detachably connected to the holster includes a base formed with first and second substantially planar opposed surfaces and sidewalls, a belt clip assembly attached or connected to the first surface, a tension clip attached or connected to the second surface, a rechargeable battery, a Bluetooth device for wirelessly, communicatively coupling the base to the multimedia communication device detachably connected to the base and a wireless charging device for wirelessly charging the device battery using electrical energy stored within the rechargeable battery. Upon attaching the multimedia communication device to the tension clip and wirelessly coupling the base to the multimedia communication device, the device battery can be wirelessly charged using the wireless charging device.

Abstract: A pair of right and left fixing holes and a pair of strap attachment holes are provided on a rear surface of a main body housing at a position which does not protrude from a side area S in a planar view. A bottom edge portion of an upper recessed portion is provided above the fixing hole to cover each of the right and left fixing holes, the strap attachment holes are provided to be coaxial with the bottom edge portion, and it is ensured that durability and compactness of the charger are obtained.

Abstract: In connection with video production equipment, data communication is made available through battery pack ports other than the main power output. This availability enables, regardless of the device being utilized, knowledge as to the attributes and status of the power source of the battery pack and also access to information that may be stored in the battery pack. Auxiliary ports, such as a power tap port and a universal serial bus port, are equipped for establishing data communication between the battery pack and accessory devices.

Abstract: A robotic system includes a base and at least one axis actuation module. The base includes an input power conversion device. A power input terminal of the input power conversion device receives an input voltage. The input voltage is converted into a first voltage by the input power conversion device. The first voltage is outputted from a power output terminal of the input power conversion device. The at least one axis actuation module is installed on the base. Each axis actuation module includes a motor, an axis power conversion device and a driving device. The first voltage is converted into a second voltage with a rated voltage value by the axis power conversion device. The second voltage is converted into a third voltage by the driving device. The third voltage is provided to the motor.

Abstract: Flashlight having modular mount system with integral mount element on the flashlight body and/or having programmable rear-facing signal lights.

Abstract: Examples may include routing power between a Universal Serial Bus (USB) host and a USB device. In some examples, the power may be routed from a power source at the USB device while the USB host is in a dead battery condition. Various switches at the USB host may be capable of selectively switching to route power from the power source to provide operating power to circuitry at the USB host.

Abstract: A chargeable device and a charging method are proposed. The chargeable device includes a charging interface and a first charging circuit coupled to the charging interface. The first charging circuit receives voltage and current outputted by an adapter through the charging interface and to apply the voltage and current outputted by the adapter between two terminals of multiple cells coupled in series built in the chargeable device to charge the multiple cells directly.

Abstract: A land-based electric vehicle charging plug has a plug base and a separate and exchangeable interface which is detachably fastened to the plug base. The plug base has an electrically non-conductive base body and at least one charging current base contact. The interface has an electrically non-conductive interface body and at least one charging current interface contact which is plugged-together with the corresponding charging current base contact. The plug base and the interface have a positive guide which forms an insertion funnel.

Abstract: A luminaire circuit board and a method for manufacturing a luminaire circuit board. The luminaire circuit board comprises a first set of light source components fastened onto a circuit board and coupled to a circuit for producing illumination. The luminaire circuit board further comprises a second set of light source components, which have substantially the same colour temperature as the light source components of the first set and which are fastened onto the circuit board as electrically isolated from said circuit.

Abstract: A wireless charging adapter that can snap onto a computer game controller can be inductively coupled to a charging base to wirelessly recharge a battery in the controller. The adapter also can include keys that mirror keys on the controller so that a gamer can remove the adapter with controller from the charging base, keep the adapter on the controller, and use both the controller keys and adapter keys to control a computer game.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flameless candle, a flameless candle charging system, and methods for using the flameless candle charging system. The charging system generally includes a plurality of flames candles, a charging tray having a tray hollow body with a planar outwardly facing surface on which the plurality of flameless candles may be placed, and a metallic plate positioned within the hollow body, and a remote control for selectively operating the plurality of candles and including a body having a magnet positioned therein. The remote control may be magnetically attached to the charging tray by positioning the magnet in proximity to said metallic plate.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a battery compartment. The battery compartment includes a main body, and a cover body. The battery compartment further includes a pogo-pin revolving shaft. The pogo-pin revolving shaft includes a sleeve tube, and a spring accommodated in the sleeve tube. The spring has two ends connected to an end shaft respectively. The two end shafts are configured to be exposed out from the two ends of the sleeve tube respectively. The cover body defines a first shaft hole. The main body defines two second shaft holes. The first shaft hole and the two second shaft holes are configured to be arranged correspondingly. The pogo-pin revolving shaft passes through the first shaft hole, the two end shafts are configured to be exposed out from the first shaft hole, and each of the two end shafts is configured to be accommodated in one of the second shaft holes.

Abstract: Methods and devices for wired charging and communication with a wearable device are described. In one embodiment, a symmetrical contact interface comprises a first contact pad and a second contact pad, and particular wired circuitry is coupled to the first and second contact pads to enable charging as well as receive and transmit communications via the contact pads as part of various device states.

Abstract: A data transmission method and an electronic device are provided. A first electronic device having a display unit and a second electronic device having a processing unit communicate with each other wirelessly. The first electronic device receives data from the second electronic device for displaying on the display unit. The display unit of the first electronic device displays at a first display frame rate data transmitted from the second electronic device in a first mode. The first electronic device transmits, upon detecting a first trigger event, information associated with the first trigger event to the second electronic device. The first electronic device receives and displays data transmitted from the second electronic device in a second mode. The electronic devices can be automatically switched between the two display frame rates and the two modes in response to the first trigger event.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a charging control method, a charging control device, and a power adapter. The charging control method can be performed in a power adapter configured to charge an electronic equipment through a charging cable, and includes: determining temperature of a charging interface, and controlling charging for the electronic equipment according to the temperature of the charging interface, wherein the charging interface includes at least one of the following interfaces: an interface of the power adapter used for electrical connection with the charging cable, an interface of the charging cable used for electrical connection with the power adapter, an interface of the charging cable used for electrical connection with the electronic equipment; and an interface of the electronic equipment used for electrical connection with the charging cable.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the manufacture of battery packs/assemblies and more specifically, the manufacture of battery packs/assemblies for use in aircraft. A lightweight battery assembly with cell compression and/or pressure management system is disclosed herein. The battery assembly can employ a composite battery enclosure impregnated with a plurality of primary fibers that define a direction of the composite battery enclosure's tensile strength. A cell-stack can be positioned in the composite battery enclosure such that the composite battery enclosure applies a predetermined pressure upon the cell-stack to compress the cell-stack in the direction of the composite battery enclosure's tensile strength.

Abstract: Disclosed is a power tool including a control device and at least one electromechanical interface device for connecting at least one rechargeable battery to the machine tool and supplying the power tool with voltage from the rechargeable battery. The interface device includes at least a first terminal and a second terminal and can be set to at least one first position and to a second position; the first terminal can be used for supplying the power tool with voltage from the first rechargeable battery when the interface device is in the first position, and the second terminal can be used for supplying the power tool with voltage from the second rechargeable battery when the interface device is in the second position.