Abstract: A wire safety arrangement includes a wire support frame and a safety cover. The wire support frame includes a base frame, an engagement frame defining an engagement channel and a through locking slot, and a plurality of first locking members. The safety cover includes a cover body, a plurality of second locking members and a protruding member. The cover body has an upper side, a lower side, and a receiving cavity. The second locking members are provided in the receiving cavity. The protruding member protrudes from the upper side of the cover body. The safety cover is arranged to be detachably inserted in the engagement channel in such a manner that first locking members are detachably engaged with the second locking members respectively, and the protruding member is detachably engaged with the through locking slot so as to embed the main electrical wire in the receiving cavity.

Abstract: An aerosol provision device comprises a heater assembly configured to heat aerosol generating material, an indicator assembly, an input interface configured to receive an input for selecting a heating mode from a plurality of heating modes comprising a first mode and a second mode and a controller. The controller is configured to detect the input for selecting the heating mode and, responsive to detecting the input: (i) determine a selected heating mode based on the input, (ii) cause the heater assembly to begin heating the aerosol generating material according to the selected heating mode, and (iii) cause the indicator assembly to indicate that the device is ready for use within a predetermined period of time after causing the heater assembly to begin heating the aerosol generating material.

Abstract: A charger for charging an aerosol-generating device is provided, the charger including: a housing defining a cavity to receive the device to be charged, the cavity having an opening; at least one electrical contact disposed in the cavity; and a cover rotationally slidable relative to the opening between open and closed positions, an inner surface of the cover facing the cavity when the cover is in the closed position, at least a portion of the inner surface of the cover defines a profiled engagement member having a leading edge and a trailing edge, the profiled engagement member sloping into, or towards, the cavity when the cover is in the closed position, a slope increasing in a direction from the leading edge to the trailing edge of the profiled engagement member. An aerosol generating system and a method of operating an aerosol-generating system are also provided.

Abstract: The present utility model discloses an all-in-one wireless charger, comprising: a base, a first ejecting mechanism, a second ejecting mechanism, a motherboard PCB, and a rotating case; The top surface of the base is oblique in relation to the bottom surface, and an oblique upper base cover is installed; The bottom surface of the rotating case is a cant matching the top surface of the base, and the bottom surface is rotatably connected to the upper base cover; The top surface is designed for mobile phone wireless charging, and the rotating case can help to rotatably adjust the top tilt angle of the wireless charging surface for mobile phones.

Abstract: A battery and a corresponding battery charger, wherein the battery charger can identify a type of the connected battery to ensure that an appropriate charging current is supplied.

Abstract: A plurality of wireless charging systems may be employed within a network at a venue or other physical area to precisely locate a battery-operated node of the network. The location of the node may then be used to manage a transaction between that node and another node within the network when the transaction is associated with that precise location.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile phone charger with a smart night lamp including a housing, a plug, a port, a drive board, a sensing device, an illumination assembly, a circuit board and a power control circuit. The power control circuit includes a sensing module, a main control module, an illumination module and a power converting module. The sensing module is configured to collect a human computer interaction (HCI) signal through the sensing device. The main control module is connected to the sensing module and configured to generate an illumination control signal according to the HCI signal. The illumination module is connected to the main control module and configured to perform illumination according to the illumination control signal.

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 multifunctional haptic actuator having actuation modes, including an actuation arrangement and at least one moveable energy storage. The actuation arrangement provides and facilitates movement of the energy storage along and around actuation axes. The energy storage supplies electric charge to drive the actuation arrangement, and stores electric charge generated by the actuation arrangement. A first functional actuation mode includes generating mechanical vibrations by supplying electric charge from the energy storage to the actuation arrangement, the electric charge generating movement of the energy storage. A second functional actuation mode includes generating electric charge by mechanical vibrations of the energy storage, the vibrations generating electric charge in the actuation arrangement, the electric charge being stored in the energy storage.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for adaptively fast-charging a battery pack using a battery charging device. At least one voltage and the temperature of the battery pack are continuously or periodically detected by means of a detection unit. A charging current of the battery charging device is adapted by means of a control and/or regulating unit of the battery charging device on the basis of the detected voltage and/or the detected temperature of the battery pack. At least one battery-specific threshold of the voltage and/or the temperature is taken into consideration in order to adapt the charging current by means of the control and/or regulating unit. Prior to starting the charging process, the battery-specific threshold of the voltage and/or the temperature is transmitted from a memory unit of the battery pack and/or the battery charging device to the control and/or regulating unit by means of a communication unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel multifunctional charging and lighting device. The device is in the shape of a cube and includes LEDs disposed along the faces thereof for providing multicolor illumination. A removable portion of the device having a rechargeable battery is configured to provide electric power to recharge a mobile device. A color selection button is disposed on the removable portion for illuminating LEDs disposed in the removable portion in a specific color. In one embodiment, the color selection button can control illumination of other LEDs disposed in the cube. The device can be used for recharging mobile devices and/or providing tabletop lighting, and more.

Abstract: An electric vehicle charging control system, comprising: an acquisition module, to obtain first power data of an output terminal of a power supply station and second power data of a charging terminal of an electric vehicle; a conversion module, configured to conduct power conversion analysis on the first power data and the second power data, and obtain first power conversion data; a judgment module, to judge whether the voltage data is less than a preset target voltage value; a processing module, configured to collect second power conversion data and conduct temperature difference analysis on the output terminal of the power supply station and the charging terminal of the electric vehicle; and a control module, to control charging cycle of the output terminal of the power supply station and the charging terminal of the electric vehicle, and switch the output power supply of the output terminal of the power supply station.

Abstract: A docking adapter for coupling with a charger assembly includes a receptacle, a front wall, a first side extension, and a second side extension. The receptacle includes an interior area and is positioned within a mid-portion of the docking adapter. The front wall bounds in part a portion of the mid-portion of the docking adapter. The first side extension extends in part away from a portion the mid-portion of the docking adapter in a first direction. The second side extension extends in part away from a portion the mid-portion of the docking adapter in a second direction, opposite the first direction.

Abstract: A magnetic field sensor is positioned in proximity to a charging coil in an implantable medical device (IMD). An external device for charging the IMD includes a primary coil and a magnet positioned in proximity to the primary coil. The magnetic field sensor in the IMD detects a static magnetic field of the magnet and provides measurements proportional to the static magnetic field along three axes. These measurements of the static magnetic field are used to determine whether the external device is aligned with the IMD for charging. These measurements of the static magnetic field may also be processed to determine a position of the charger device relative to the IMD in three dimensions. When misaligned, a direction may be generated for a user to reposition the charger device to improve alignment.

Abstract: The present invention relates a modular charging system, including a wall-mounted outlet-preserving charger for powering and 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 that 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: A sheath with a raised portion with a second open end, a bottom portion, a power storage space in a body, a magnet component configured to receive a mobile phone wireless charging holder, a USB cable having a female connector with an operative end, at least a portion of the bottom portion is in communication with the body, at least a portion of the sheath extends above the body, the operative end of the female connector is retained in the second open end to provide the female connector of the USB cable in a firm and flat position with the operative end of the female connector being operable and above the surface of the body, an exit on the body is adjacent to the sheath for the cable going through, which connects the female connector in the sheath to the power storage space and the wireless charger connects to the operative end.

Abstract: A charging unit for a portable power appliance which has a motor and an appliance energy storage member. The charging unit is electrically connectable to a mains power supply. The charging unit has an onboard energy storage member and a power output circuit comprising a first output port and a second output port, wherein the first output port is electrically connectable to a power cord and the appliance energy storage member is directly mountable to the second output port and a switch operable to adjust the power output circuit between a first operational mode in which the onboard energy storage member is coupled to the first output port and a second output port in which the onboard energy storage member is coupled to the first output port.

Abstract: A connector with increased heat dissipation efficiency and ease of use is provided. The connector includes a mounting portion having a main body and configured to be electrically connected to a printed circuit board of a battery management unit configured to manage voltages of a plurality of battery cells; and the connection portion including two or more connection terminals configured to contact a counterpart connection terminal and the connection portion including a concave-convex structure formed on a surface of each of the two or more connection terminals.

Abstract: A power tool comprising a power tool housing, an auxiliary power source, a user input for user control of power tool operation, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive a control signal from the user input, control the power tool in response to the control signal, receive, from a sensor, a signal indicative of an operational characteristic of the power tool, and selectively provide energy from the auxiliary power source to a load of the power tool based on the operational characteristic of the power tool.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and a device for controlling a serial interface of a wireless earphone, a wireless earphone, and a computer readable storage medium. The method includes: disabling a serial interface function of the wireless earphone in a case that a first predetermined condition is met, where the first predetermined condition includes that the wireless earphone is outside a charging case, or the wireless earphone is in the charging case and a lid of the charging case is closed; and enabling the serial interface function of the wireless earphone in a case that a second predetermined condition is met, where the second predetermined condition includes that the wireless earphone is in the charging case and the lid of the charging case is open.

Abstract: A sterilization apparatus for a portable electronic device including a cabinet and a carrier is provided. The carrier includes a base slidably disposed on the cabinet, multiple first positioning elements and multiple second positioning elements disposed in parallel on the base, multiple sterilization light sources corresponding to the second positioning elements and multiple pressure sensors disposed in parallel in the base. The base is configured to carry at least one portable electronic device. One second positioning element is disposed between any two adjacent first positioning elements, and any first positioning element and any second positioning element adjacent to each other are separated by a positioning space. The pressure sensors are respectively located in the positioning spaces. One sterilization light source is disposed between any two adjacent pressure sensors, and the pressure sensors are configured to sense a pressure from the portable electronic device.

Abstract: A system for a portable electronic computing device includes a housing assembly including an elongated base assembly including first and second side assemblies extending along an elongated dimension and a plurality of container assemblies each including first and second sides couplable with the first and second side assemblies of the housing assembly, respectively. In addition, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.

Abstract: An electronic vapor provision system includes an inhaler component for generating vapor from a vapor precursor material, and a base unit to which the inhaler component may be selectively coupled and uncoupled; wherein the base unit is configured to establish an identifier for the inhaler component and, when the inhaler component is coupled to the base unit, to provide the inhaler component with an amount of consumable for use by the inhaler component for generating vapor for user inhalation when the inhaler component is uncoupled from the base unit; wherein the base unit is further configured to establish a record of the identifier for the inhaler component in association with an indication the consumable has been provided to the inhaler component.

Abstract: A method for charging a high-voltage battery of an electric vehicle, comprising: providing the high-voltage battery having a nominal battery voltage; providing a charging station outputting a DC charging voltage; selectively pre-charging a second charging terminal of the charging station to a predetermined pre-charge voltage using a controllably limited pre-charge current supplied by electric power from the high-voltage battery.

Abstract: A battery module can include multiple battery cells, multiple cell tubes, and a first plate. The multiple cell tubes can accommodate the multiple battery cells within the plurality of cell tubes so that individual of the plurality of battery cells are positioned within individual of the plurality of cell tubes. Each battery cell can have a first electric pole and a second electric pole. The first plate can include a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board can include a first conductive layer and an isolating layer. The isolating layer can include at least one blind hole for wire-bonding the conductive layer to one of the battery cells.

Abstract: A carry case can house multiple removable electronic devices and facilitate wireless power or data communication among the devices. The case can include a primary coil for inductively receiving energy from a source device, and a secondary coil for inductively providing energy to a target device. The case can include a control circuit or a storage circuit coupled with the primary coil or the secondary coil. The control circuit can coordinate an inductive energy transfer among the source device, the target device, and the storage circuit using the primary or secondary coils.

Abstract: The present invention relates a modular charging system including a wall mounted outlet preserving charger and 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 that 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: A battery charging apparatus includes a battery compartment having a receptacle that is configured to receive a battery pack. The battery charging apparatus includes a first heat exchange module and/or a second heat exchange module. The first heat exchange module includes a plenum surrounding the receptacle, where the plenum includes a chamber to receive a fluid. The plenum also includes a plurality of flow guides disposed in the chamber to define a variable flow passage for the fluid. The second heat exchange module includes a battery connector and a heat sink thermally coupled to the battery connector. The heat sink is arranged to dissipate thermal energy from the battery pack.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a cooled wireless mobile device charger. As an example, a cooling enclosure is provided, comprising a cooling surface. The cooling enclosure may shield a mobile device therein from direct sunlight or other adverse conditions, thereby reducing the heat exposure of the device. The cooling surface may comprise a thermoelectric cooling element or any of a variety of other cooling means. Additionally, the cooling surface may be angled about a lateral axis to enable a user to more easily view at least a part of the mobile device (e.g., in a landscape or portrait orientation) while the device is in the cooling enclosure. In some instances, a detachable visor is provided that further shields the mobile device from sunlight. As another example, the visor may retract within the cooling enclosure.

Abstract: A power system applied to a handheld device including a battery, a first connecting port, a second connecting port, a first detector, a second detector, a power delivery controller, a control unit, and a switching element is provided. The first connecting port is electrically connected to the battery through a first charging path. The second connecting port is electrically connected to the battery through a second charging path. The first detector is electrically connected to the first connecting port to generate a first detection signal. The second detector is electrically connected to the second connecting port to generate a second detection signal. The control unit controls the switching element according to the first detection signal and the second detection signal to selectively electrically connect the power delivery controller to the first connecting port or the second connecting port and controls conduction statuses of the charging paths.

Abstract: In some examples, an apparatus is to adjust charge termination voltage. The apparatus includes a controller to adjust a charge termination voltage of a charger of a rechargeable energy storage device based on a comparison of a first threshold level with the voltage of the rechargeable energy storage device during peak load. The charge termination voltage is a voltage at which the rechargeable energy storage device has capacity to support peak load of a system. The controller is to adjust the charge termination voltage based on a comparison of a second threshold level with an end voltage of the rechargeable energy storage device after peak load.

Abstract: A power supply structure of an electric grinding tool machine comprises a power management module, a power connecting wire and a battery socket, wherein the power management module is arranged on a main body of the electric grinding tool machine, the power connecting wire is electrically connected with the power management module and extends outside the main body of the electric grinding tool machine, and the battery socket is connected with the power connecting wire and can be randomly changed in position on the basis of the power connecting wire, the battery socket being used for a replaceable battery which is selectively arranged on the battery socket, and the battery socket being provided with a guide chute formed corresponding to a boss on the replaceable battery in shape and at least two conductive terminals arranged in the guide chute.

Abstract: A lantern lighting device is disclosed that can include a lantern and a base that can be configured to retain the lantern, where the base can include a light emitting element, which can be independent to a light emitting element of the lantern. The lantern lighting device can include a base comprising a base power supply and a base light emitting element, and a lantern detachably attached to the base. The lantern can comprise a lantern lighting element and a lantern power supply. The base can be configured to illuminate the base light emitting element when the lantern is detached from the base, and de-illuminate the base light emitting element when the lantern is detachably attached to the base.

Abstract: The present invention relates a modular charging system including a wall mounted outlet preserving charger and 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 that 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: A multi-device wireless charger may include a charging surface disposed onto a housing structure, wherein the housing structure includes coils or other induction generating features and other electronic components that enable wireless charging via electromagnetic induction. Further, the housing structure may also include adjustable securing features, such that the multi-device wireless charger may be adjusted to accommodate more than one type of wirelessly chargeable mobile device. In one example, the securing features may include a tambour sliding surface disposed over the charging surface, positionable via a protruding member. In another example, the securing features may include at least pairs of cooperating sliding armatures. In another example, the securing features may include at least two spring-loaded sliding mechanisms configured to interoperate with a stabilizing member via spring mechanisms. The method may involve adjusting the securing features and then securing the device.

Abstract: Systems and methods involve implementations such as a container assembly including an interior area, a first side interior bounding the first border of the interior area, a second side interior bounding the second border of the interior area, a third side interior bounding the first portion of the third border of the interior area, a fourth side interior bounding the first portion of the fourth border of the interior area, wherein the second portion of the third border of the interior area is unbonded by any side, and wherein the second portion of the third border of the interior area is unbonded by any side. In addition, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.

Abstract: A charging control circuit includes: a communications interface housing, a communications interface, and a control sub-circuit the communications interface housing includes a first conductive part, a second conductive part, and an insulating part, and the insulating part is disposed between the first conductive part and the second conductive part; the first conductive part is connected to a first voltage terminal; the second conductive part is connected to a second voltage terminal; a first voltage accessed at the first voltage terminal is greater than a second voltage accessed at the second voltage terminal; and when it is detected that a voltage of the first conductive part changes from the first voltage to the second voltage, starting of a power supply apparatus electrically connected to the communications interface, so that the power supply apparatus provides a charging voltage to the communications interface.

Abstract: A power delivery system may include a power converter configured to electrically couple to a power source and further configured to supply electrical energy to one or more loads electrically coupled to an output of the power converter and control circuitry configured to control the power converter in accordance with a control variable.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus, such as a portable surface cleaning apparatus is powered by one or more ultracapacitors and a charging unit for same is provided.

Abstract: A charger for impulsed charging of a battery includes first and second charging contacts configured to receive a battery to be charged, a DC power input having first and second terminals, and an inductor having first and second ends. The first end is selectively conductively connectable to the first terminal and the second charging contact. The second end is selectively conductively connectable to the first charging contact and the second terminal. A switch is between the second end and the second terminal such that with the switch in a first configuration, the inductor is connected across the DC power input to enable magnetic energization of the inductor, and in a second configuration, the inductor is disconnected from the DC power input and connected across the charging contacts to enable magnetic energy in the inductor to discharge to the battery. The switch is alternated between configurations during charging of the battery.

Abstract: Disclosed are a voltage switching circuit and a power adapter having the same. The voltage switching circuit comprises a first switching circuit having a first terminal receiving a first voltage from a first converter, and a second switching circuit having a first terminal receiving a second voltage from a second converter. Second terminals of the first and second switching circuits are electrically connected to form a switching terminal for outputting an output voltage. When the output voltage is required to be switched from the first voltage to the second voltage, the first switching circuit is controlled to be turned off and then the second switching circuit is controlled to be turned on, and when a voltage at the first terminal of the second switching circuit is higher than a preset voltage, the second converter is shut down or kept off.

Abstract: A sound output device includes a housing having an internal space, a battery mounting unit on which a battery for an electric tool is mounted, a tweeter at least part of which is disposed in the internal space, a woofer at least part of which is disposed in the internal space, and a partition member that partitions the internal space into a first space in which the tweeter is disposed and a second space in which the woofer is disposed.

Abstract: A wireless power system includes a wireless power transmitting device such as a wireless charging mat for charging devices such as a cellular telephone and an earbuds battery case. The earbuds battery case receives earbuds and charges the earbuds from a battery. The wireless charging mat supports bidirectional in-band communications between the cellular telephone and the earbuds battery case. The earbuds battery case provides the cellular telephone with information on the battery charge level associated with the battery in the earbuds battery case and a battery charge level associated with each earbud in the earbuds battery case. The cellular telephone receives battery charge level information through the wireless charging mat and displays corresponding indicators. The earbuds battery case has a visual output device such as a light-emitting diode that is illuminated to indicate that the earbuds battery case is being charged.

Abstract: A switching capacitor power conversion circuit includes: a conversion capacitor, plural conversion transistors and an output capacitor connected to an output node. In a switching conversion mode, the switching capacitor power conversion circuit switches connections of the capacitor to convert the input power into an output power on an output node. During a first pre-charging period, a first conversion transistor is controlled to provide a first pre-charging current to pre-charge the conversion capacitor to a predetermined voltage level, and the output capacitor is prevented from being charged. During a second pre-charging period, a second conversion transistor is controlled to provide a second pre-charging current to pre-charge the output capacitor to the predetermined voltage level, and the second pre-charging current supplies a load current to a load circuit.

Abstract: A wearable glucose monitor may include a compact having an antenna positioned on a housing of the glucose monitor to allow the size of the antenna to be larger than a printed circuit board of the glucose monitor positioned internal to the housing. The antenna may be communicatively coupled to a wireless communication device, such as a transceiver on the PCB, to transmit glucose level measurements to an external device through low-frequency radio signals. In some aspects, the antenna may be configured to be distributed into multiple sections positioned on different sections of the housing and connected to form a complete antenna.

Abstract: Portable power bank system. 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: Apparatuses, systems and methods for wearable devices such as eyewear are described. According to one embodiment, the wearable device includes a body, electronics, and a connector. The body is configured to hold one or more optical elements, the body being disposable between a collapsed condition and a wearable condition in which the device is wearable by a user to hold the one or more optical elements within user view. The electronics are carried by the body. The connector is configured to enable establishment of an electrical and/or electronic connection with the electronics via the connector, the connector being housed by the body such that the connector is substantially obscured from view when the body is in the wearable condition, and such that the connector is exposed for connective access when the body is in the collapsed condition.

Abstract: An otoscope provides a circular display allowing a compact housing providing improved simultaneous viewing of the display and the patient's ear for improved positioning and stabilization of the otoscope. A recorded image may be rotationally corrected, and non-image data displayed on the screen may be rotationally corrected with the use of an inclinometer.

Abstract: A car charger interface, adapted for connection with a car charger socket, is connected to an electronic device or portable charger unit and movable between an extended condition for use and a retracted condition for storage. The interface has a generally flat shape when not in use and can be unfolded to a shape adapted for complementary connection with the car charger socket for use. The interface comprises a first portion and a second portion movable relative to one another between folded and unfolded conditions. The second portion may comprise wings pivotally connected along the first portion for pivoting to an unfolded position projecting from the first portion to form a generally X-shaped adapter body. Alternately, the second portion may be positioned at the longitudinal end of the first portion and connected thereto via a pivot point at the central longitudinal axis thereof for pivotal movement.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an energy storage system comprising a plurality of input ports connectable to receive electrical power from one or more energy sources, a plurality of output ports connectable to deliver electrical power to one or more loads, a plurality of battery modules, a switching matrix connected between the plurality of battery modules and the plurality of inputs, and between the plurality of battery modules and the plurality of outputs, the switching matrix configured to selectively connect each battery module to any number of the plurality of input ports or any number of the plurality of output ports, each input port to any number of battery modules, and each output port to any number of battery modules, and a main battery management controller operably coupled to the switching matrix for controlling connections between each battery module and any number of the plurality of input ports or any number of the plurality of output ports.