Abstract: Systems, methods and/or devices are used to reduce anomalous charging current by selectively shunting biasing current away from a control terminal of a controlled device that conducts the charging current during a charging mode. In some embodiments, a power-control circuit includes: (1) a controlled device with a first terminal coupled to a power-supply node, a second terminal to provide a first output voltage, and a control terminal; (2) a current source to provide a biasing current to the control terminal of the controlled device during a charging mode; and (3) a selective current shunt to shunt a portion of the biasing current away from the control terminal of the controlled device in response to a determination that a charging current through the first and second terminals of the controlled device satisfies a threshold during the charging mode.

Abstract: Systems, methods and/or devices are used to reduce anomalous charging current by selectively shunting biasing current away from a control terminal of a controlled device that conducts the charging current during a charging mode. In some embodiments, a power-control circuit includes: (1) a controlled device with a first terminal coupled to a power-supply node, a second terminal to provide a first output voltage, and a control terminal; (2) a current source to provide a biasing current to the control terminal of the controlled device during a charging mode; and (3) a selective current shunt to shunt a portion of the biasing current away from the control terminal of the controlled device in response to a determination that a charging current through the first and second terminals of the controlled device satisfies a threshold during the charging mode.

Abstract: A computer-based funds transfer system provides funds transfer by making a request of a cash amount from an authorized device, then, responsive to the request, the authorized device transmits the request to a transaction server where the transaction server allocates funds and sends a code back to the authorized device. The authorized device displays the code as a bar code and the bar code is scanned by a terminal/system of a recipient. The terminal/system of the recipient sends the code and the cash amount to the transaction server. The transaction server validates the request and, if approved, sends a confirmation back to the recipient terminal/system and debits the user's account for the cash amount and the transaction server initiates a cash transfer to the recipient.

Abstract: A computer-based funds transfer system provides funds transfer by making a request of a cash amount from an authorized device, then, responsive to the request, the authorized device transmits the request to a transaction server where the transaction server allocates funds and sends a code back to the authorized device. The authorized device displays the code as a bar code and the bar code is scanned by a terminal/system of a recipient. The terminal/system of the recipient sends the code and the cash amount to the transaction server. The transaction server validates the request and, if approved, sends a confirmation back to the recipient terminal/system and debits the user's account for the cash amount and the transaction server initiates a cash transfer to the recipient.