Abstract: Embodiments of a method and an apparatus for power management are disclosed. In an embodiment, a power management system includes a capacitor, control logic configured to determine a wait time in response to a comparison of a voltage of the capacitor to a threshold voltage and to initiate a startup upon expiration of the wait time, and a control circuit configured to charge the capacitor, discharge the capacitor, and provide the voltage of the capacitor to the control logic.

Abstract: A microcontroller comprising a first integrated circuit configured to receive power from a power supply comprising a second integrated circuit via at least one power input terminal and wherein at least one communication terminal provides for communication between the microcontroller and the power supply, wherein the microcontroller is configured to provide for encrypted communication between the power supply and the microcontroller based on a pre-shared encryption key, the encrypted communication configured to provide for authentication of the identity of the power supply and, if the power supply passes the authentication, the microcontroller is configured to operate in a normal mode and receive said power from the power supply, and if the power supply fails authentication, the microcontroller is configured to enter a tamper mode.

Abstract: The disclosed wireless glove controlled soccer goal distributors consist of at least 1) ball return kicker motors, 2) a floor ball shute, 3) an air ball shute, 4) a wireless enabled glove and 5) a goal control screen. The main purpose of the Soccer Goal Distributors is to provide soccer players the ability to practice kicking goals without assistance. The disclosure automatically shoots soccer balls and gives users wireless control from a distance. The waterproof wireless hand glove controls the Soccer Ball Distributors and runs on DC batteries. From the screen on the wireless gloves, the user can utilize the buttons to control the height and speed of the ball released. The disclosure includes an airball and floor ball kicker and shute, a goal wireless control screen a soccer ball in door, a soccer ball supply bag stand and ball supply shute and an optional flexible soccer goal collector.

Abstract: A microcontroller comprising a first integrated circuit configured to receive power from a power supply comprising a second integrated circuit via at least one power input terminal and wherein at least one communication terminal provides for communication between the microcontroller and the power supply, wherein the microcontroller is configured to provide for encrypted communication between the power supply and the microcontroller based on a pre-shared encryption key, the encrypted communication configured to provide for authentication of the identity of the power supply and, if the power supply passes the authentication, the microcontroller is configured to operate in a normal mode and receive said power from the power supply, and if the power supply fails authentication, the microcontroller is configured to enter a tamper mode.