Patents Assigned to Helix Micro
  • Method and apparatus for detecting battery life
    Publication number: 20110128006
    Abstract: A system and method for determining life of a rechargeable battery. Data representing relationship between lasting time of the battery and equivalent number of life cycles of the battery is provided; lasting time of the battery in charging is obtained; and the life of the battery is determined utilizing the obtained lasting time and the data provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: Helix Micro
    Inventors: Li Ren, Peter Shih Hsin Ying, Chengjie Ge, Xi Danji
  • Transmission Line Power Supply for Energy Efficient Circuits
    Publication number: 20070202912
    Abstract: A transmission line supplies an alternating supply voltage to electronic circuits of a system. Energy is recycled using the transmission line. Energy from one circuit is discharged and stored in transmission, and this energy may be used subsequently to charge another circuit. The invention will materially contribute to the more efficient utilization and conservation of energy resources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Applicant: Helix Micro, Inc.
    Inventor: Jianbin Wu