Abstract: Hardware assemblies, either embedded (100) or external (400), which use software (101 or 800) for processes (330 to 356) such as acquiring power-related values (342), principally by the use of a connector (132) that accesses a battery (134), in order for a processor (102) to calculate an optimized power signal (338), and then to configure an output (344) of a power supply (122) to deliver the power signal to a powered device (136).

Abstract: An interface apparatus for power and/or data connections, comprised of a connector assembly (101F in FIGS. 1A and 1B) which has a configurable plug (101A) with conductors (123A and B, and 125A and B), and a barrel-style assembly (103) that engages a receptacle (101B) having conductors (157, 159, 161, and 163), and related elements (127, 130, 133A, and 133B in FIG. 3) that redirect electrical signals upon insertion of the plug. Redirecting electrical signals enables host devices, power sources, and peripherals—such as a host device (168 in FIG. 1B), its battery source (166), as well as one or more attachable peripherals (150, 152, 154, 156, 158, 160, 162 and 164 in FIG. 1A)—to transfer signals in ways they could not without such an apparatus. By locating a receptacle (101B in FIG. 1B) in replaceable modules, such as battery packs (166), users can upgrade and enhance the functionality of a multiplicity of existing (and future) electronic and electrical goods.

Abstract: A connector apparatus for a power and/or data interface, comprised of a connector assembly (220 in FIG. 6) which has a positionable plug (217A) with conductors (219A-D), and an insulated shaft (243) that engages a receptacle (257) having conductors (263A and B, 261A and B, 259A and B, 265A and B), and related elements (245, 245A, and 219E-G) that redirect electrical signals upon insertion and rotation of the plug. Redirecting electrical signals enables host devices, power sources, and peripherals—such as a host device (321 in FIG. 7A), its battery source (299), as well as one or more attachable peripherals (309, 310, and 311)—to signal transfers in ways they could not without such an apparatus. By locating a connector apparatus (220) in replaceable modules, such as battery packs (299), users can upgrade and enhance the functionality of a multiplicity of existing (and future) electronic and electrical goods.

Abstract: A connector assembly for power and/or data connections, comprised of a connector apparatus (210 in FIGS. 2A and B) which has a configurable plug (102A) with conductors (123A and B, and 125A and B), and a multi-segmented pin-style assembly (127) that engages a receptacle (189) having conductors (193, 195, 197, and 199), and related elements (178) that redirect electrical signals upon insertion of the plug. Redirecting electrical signals enables host devices, power sources, and peripherals—such as a host device (168), its battery source (187), as well as one or more attachable peripherals (150, 152, 154, 156, 158, 160, 162 and 164 in FIG. 1)—to transfer signals in ways they could not without such an apparatus. By locating a receptacle (189) in replaceable modules, such as battery packs (187), users can upgrade and enhance the functionality of a multiplicity of existing (and future) electronic and electrical goods.

Abstract: An apparatus for a power and/or data I/O port, comprised of a connector assembly (400 in FIG. 21A) which has male plug (433) with conductors (437, 435, 439, and 441), insulators (443, 438), and a female receptacle (414) with conductors (417, 419, and 421), and related elements (423) that create different electrical paths than had previously been present in electrical and electronic host devices. These newly-created electrical paths enable host devices and peripherals—such as a battery pack (450) and its battery power source (413), as well as one or more external power sources—to perform power and/or data functions in ways they could not without such an apparatus. By locating a connector assembly (400) in replaceable modules, such as a battery pack (450), users can upgrade and enhance the functionality of a multiplicity of existing (and future) electronic and electrical goods.

Abstract: An apparatus for a power and/or data I/O port, comprised of a connector assembly (400 in FIG. 21A) which has male plug (433) with conductors (437, 435, 439, and 441), insulators (443, 438), and a female receptacle (414) with conductors (417, 419, and 421), and related elements (423) that create different electrical paths than had previously been present in electrical and electronic host devices. These newly-created electrical paths enable host devices and peripherals—such as a battery pack (450) and its battery power source (413), as well as one or more external power sources—to perform power and/or data functions in ways they could not without such an apparatus. By locating a connector assembly (400) in replaceable modules, such as a battery pack (450), users can upgrade and enhance the functionality of a multiplicity of existing (and future) electronic and electrical goods.

Abstract: An apparatus for a power and/or data I/O port, comprised of a connector assembly (400 in FIG. 21A) which has male plug (433) with conductors (437, 435, 439, and 441), insulators (443, 438), and a female receptacle (414) with conductors (417, 419, and 421), and related elements (423) that create different electrical paths than had previously been present in electrical and electronic host devices. These newly-created electrical paths enable host devices and peripherals—such as a battery pack (450) and its battery power source (413), as well as one or more external power sources—to perform power and/or data functions in ways they could not without such an apparatus. By locating a connector assembly (400) in replaceable modules, such as a battery pack (450), users can upgrade and enhance the functionality of a multiplicity of existing (and future) electronic and electrical goods.

Abstract: An apparatus for a power and/or data I/O port, comprised of a connector assembly (400 in FIG. 21A) which has male plug (433) with conductors (437, 435, 439, and 441), insulators (443, 438), and a female receptacle (414) with conductors (417, 419, and 421), and related elements (423) that create different electrical paths than had previously been present in electrical and electronic host devices. These newly-created electrical paths enable host devices and peripherals—such as a battery pack (450) and its battery power source (413), as well as one or more external power sources—to perform power and/or data functions in ways they could not without such an apparatus. By locating a connector assembly (400) in replaceable modules, such as a battery pack (450), users can upgrade and enhance the functionality of a multiplicity of existing (and future) electronic and electrical goods.