Abstract: An adapter for charging control includes a power converting unit, a voltage feedback unit, a current feedback unit, and a power adjusting unit. The power adjusting unit includes an input end coupled to an output end of the voltage feedback unit to an output end of the current feedback unit, and an output end coupled to the power converting unit. The power adjusting unit is used to receive the voltage feedback signal and the current feedback signal, and stabilize the output voltage and output current of the second adapter when the voltage feedback signal indicates that the output voltage of the second adapter has reached the target voltage, or the current feedback signal indicates the output current of the second adapter has reached the target current.

Abstract: An endoscopic surgical device is provided and includes a handle assembly including a handle housing and a trigger operatively connected to the handle housing, and a drive mechanism actuatable by the trigger; and an endoscopic assembly selectively connectable to the handle assembly. The endoscopic assembly includes an outer tube defining a lumen therethrough and having a helical thread disposed within the lumen thereof; an inner tube rotatably supported in the outer tube and being operatively connectable to the drive mechanism, the inner tube defining a splined distal end, wherein the splined distal end of the inner tube is defined by a pair of opposed longitudinally extending tines and a pair of opposed longitudinally extending channels; and a plurality of surgical anchors loaded in the splined distal end of the inner tube.

Abstract: Illuminating fans for loading docks are disclosed. An example illuminating fan includes a housing defining an airflow chamber and an electrical chamber divided by an internal wall of the housing. The illuminating fan also includes a fan wheel mounted for rotation within the airflow chamber. The fan wheel is driven by a fan motor to generate a current of air passing through the airflow chamber. The illuminating fan further includes a lamp supported by the housing. The lamp is wired to an electrical circuit at least partially contained within the electrical chamber.

Abstract: A two way charging-discharging circuit structure has a main system and a secondary system. When the main system is connected to the secondary system, the sequence for discharging the battery modules may be controlled, and the to-be-discharging battery module will not be charged. The battery modules of the main system and the secondary system may be charged simultaneously if the power of the power adapter is large enough.

Abstract: An electronic device docking station may include a connector and a base. The connector may include a connector head, a connector plug, and a flexible cable. The connector head may have a neck, a face, a first recess configured to interface with a releasable pivot mechanism, and a pivot surface. The connector plug may extend from the face of the connector head, the plug being configured to connect to an electronic device. The flexible cable may extend from the neck the connector head. The base may include a second recess and a fulcrum surface. The second recess may be configured to interface with the releasable pivot mechanism and thereby releasably secure the connector head to the base. The fulcrum surface may be configured to contact the pivot surface.

Abstract: An intelligent storage device signal transmission method includes steps of: electrically connecting intelligent storage module and electronic device; enabling built-in identification system of intelligent storage module uses numeric identification code to identify system type of electronic device and enabling USB communication protocol channel for signal transmission between intelligent storage module and electronic device so that file system of downloaded APP of electronic device can identify file format of intelligent storage module and microprocessor unit of intelligent storage module can define data packet format of DATA block and then transmit data packet to APP of electronic device for data packet resolution.

Abstract: An induction-powered camera capable of being installed external to a building without any building alterations is described. The induction-powered camera may include a continuous power source. The induction-powered camera may transmit one or more images to a control panel associated with security and/or automation systems. The induction-powered camera may be movable and/or removable with undue burden. An apparatus for a security and/or automation system is described. The apparatus may include a first half of the apparatus and an electricity transmission unit positioned within the first half. An electricity receiving unit may be positioned a predetermined distance away from the electricity transmission unit. The electricity receiving unit proximate a second half of the apparatus and a camera may be proximate the second half of the apparatus, the camera powered by the electricity receiving unit.

Abstract: In at least one aspect of this disclosure, a surgical drill can include a housing, a retracting enclosure slidably disposed within the housing and configured to move between an extended position and a retracted position and a retracting motor operatively connected to the retracting enclosure to move the retracting enclosure between the extended position and the retracted position. The drill can further include a drill motor including a motor shaft configured to connect to a drill chuck and disposed within the retracting enclosure such that the motor shaft can rotate relative to the retracting enclosure.

Abstract: An electronic device that is driven by a battery and is capable of being attached to a power feeding device that feeds power to the electronic device, including: a surface opposite to the power feeding device when the electronic device is attached to the power feeding device; an electrode provided on the surface; and any one of a groove and a projection provided on the surface.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may comprise an external device connector having at least one connection sensing pin to sense connection to at least one external device connector, a voltage sensor measuring a voltage at the at least one connection sensing pin and a controller determining that a defect occurs when the voltage measured by the voltage sensor meets a preset condition. Other various embodiments are also provided herein.

Abstract: A method of operation of a power supply system includes: providing a source voltage with a power source; generating a device voltage with the source voltage; monitoring the source voltage and the device voltage; and supplying the device voltage to a mobile device with the device voltage controlled by a control unit.

Abstract: A USB charging device is disclosed, comprising a charging base and multiple USB chargers, in which the surface of the charging base is installed with several positioning slots and the bottom of the positioning slot has DC power output holes. In addition, the bottom of the USB charger is configured with a fixation bump fitting into the shape of the fixation slot, and conductive pillars extend from the fixation bump, while the other end of the USB charger includes a USB port for electrically connecting to a USB charging line. Herein the conductive pillars of the USB charger can be inserted into any one of the positioning DC output holes on the surface of the charging base such that DC power can be transferred to the USB port and thus further transferred to the electronic device via the USB charging line for power recharging.

Abstract: A charging cabinet and a control method thereof are disclosed. The charging cabinet includes a controller, a power supply, switches, a charging detector, a status detector, and sockets electrically connected to devices. The switches are selectively tuned on to connect a current path between one of the sockets and the power supply. When a current value of the current path is smaller than a preset current value, the charging detector products a first detection signal. The status detector produces a second detection signal after counting up to more than a preset time period, during which the charging cabinet stays at a suspension status. The controller turns on at least part of the switches after counting up to more than an idle time period, during which the switches in the charging cabinet at the suspension status are tuned off according to the first and second detection signals.

Abstract: It is inter alia disclosed to an apparatus (100), comprising an interface (110) configured to be connected to a cable, the interface (110) comprising a first terminal (111) configured to be connected to a first line of the cable, a second terminal (112) configured to be connected to a second line of the cable, and a third terminal (113) configured to be connected to a shield line of the cable, and comprising a charger (120) configured to provide a voltage between the first terminal (111) and the second terminal (112), wherein said voltage is based on a predefined voltage and a compensation voltage, the compensation voltage being dependent on a voltage between the third terminal (113) and the second terminal (112).

Abstract: A battery package including a power storage portion; and a control device, where the control device determines if a first temperature of the power storage portion is higher than a predetermined temperature, and if the first temperature is higher than the predetermined temperature, discharges the power storage portion at a first discharge rate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hair clipper for cutting and trimming the hair of humans or animals. The hair clipper includes a hair clipper case, blade assembly and a motor drivingly coupled to the blade. The hair clipper includes a first and second fan that blows air over the motor to cool the motor so that the hair clipper does not get hot to the touch. The hair clipper also includes an ergonomically designed case that helps the barber or hair stylist hold, grip and easily maneuver the hair clipper. The hair clipper also includes a power cord with a power converter in the plug end of the power cord. Power cord collects 120 Volts AC power from a wall socket, and conducts both 120 volt AC power and 5 volt DC power to the hair clipper. Both 120 volt AC power to motor and 5 volt DC power to cooling fans have separate off and on switches that regulates power, which allows the fans to run separate from motor.

Abstract: A non-contact charger includes a position detector, a determination unit, a primary coil, a coil moving unit, and a controller. The position detector detects placement of an electronic device, which incorporates a secondary coil, onto a top plate of the non-contact charger. The determination unit determines whether the electronic device is placed onto the top plate of the non-contact charger from a lateral direction. When the determination unit determines that the electronic device is placed onto the top plate from the lateral direction, the controller instructs the coil moving unit to wait for a predetermined period of time in moving the primary coil. After the waiting for the predetermined period of time to delay the movement of the primary coil, the controller moves the primary coil toward a position of the secondary coil of the electronic device.

Abstract: A smart phone charging system for storing and charging a smart phone includes a case that may contain an electronic device. A charging unit is coupled to the case. The charging unit has a port that may be electrically coupled to the electronic device when the electronic device is positioned in the case. The charging unit has a plug that is selectively extended outwardly from the case. Thus, the plug may be electrically coupled to a power source. The charging unit is biased to retract the plug within the case.

Abstract: A front on an extension line of a built-in front camera lens part of said portable electronic device during use of the cradle is shielded by an opaque or translucent lens shielding member provided on the front face side of the cradle 3 for portable electronic devices of the present invention, thereby disabling photography of front surrounding conditions of the cradle, even if an operation of front camera unwanted by an owner is performed, and a microphone hole of the electronic device 11 is shielded by providing a microphone hole shielding member 13 in a space between the charging stand 4 and a housing of the electronic device 11 mounted thereon, and therefore it becomes possible to reduce a risk of an outflow of ambient voice information of the cradle, even if an operation of microphone unwanted by an owner is performed.

Abstract: A bracket-type wireless charger, including a box body having a charging circuit and a transmitting plate having a transmitting coil. An adapter plate is arranged between the transmitting plate and the box body. An upper end of the adapter plate is hinged through interference fit to a lower part of a back surface of the transmitting plate. A lower end is hinged through interference fit to a middle part of a top surface of the box body. The box body has a groove for accommodating the adapter plate. The two ends of the adapter plate are hinged through interference fit to the box body and the transmitting plate respectively, and the position and an inclination angle of the transmitting plate relative to the box body can be adjusted through rotation of the adapter plate, so as to adapt to the positions of wireless charging receiving coils of different electronic equipment.

Abstract: According to one disclosed embodiment, a smart power delivery system includes a power conversion unit having a communication module and a power management module that can convert mains power into an optimized voltage and limited current used to power an electronic device. In one embodiment, a power conversion unit can optimize an output voltage by communicating with a connected electronic device and exchanging parameters representing desired characteristics of the output voltage. In one embodiment, an electronic device receives power from a power conversion unit through a wired power conduit. In another embodiment, an electronic device receives power from a power conversion unit through a wireless power conduit. In one embodiment, an optimal voltage is selected after negotiation between multiple electronic devices and a power conversion unit.

Abstract: The charging system charges electronic devices through the use of a charging base. Charging contacts within the charging base contact a charging adapter inserted into a port of the electronic device. The charging contacts of the charging base contact the charging contacts of the charging adapter to charge the device. A housing that partially encloses the electronic device limits the orientations in which the device can be inserted into the charging base. The housing promotes inserting the device into the charging base in a charging orientation that will charge the device.

Abstract: A quick charging mobile terminal, a charger, and a method for charging a mobile terminal are disclosed. The terminal includes: a detecting circuit, used to detect a charging environment of the mobile terminal, the charging environment including at least one of room temperature, battery parameters and charger parameters; a processing circuit, used to obtain an optimal quick charging curve according to the charging environment detected by the detecting circuit, and a charging management circuit, used to charge the mobile terminal according to the optimal quick charging curve and the charging environment. The disclosed terminal can ensure safety and the service life of the terminal while achieving quick charging of the terminal.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses utilizing a bipolar double D vehicle coupler in wireless power transfer applications are described herein. Some implementations may include an apparatus for wireless power transfer. The apparatus comprises a first coil and a second coil connected in series to form a first circuit. The first coil does not overlap the second coil. The apparatus comprises a third coil and a fourth coil electrically connected in series to form a second circuit. The third coil does not overlap the fourth coil. At least a portion of the first circuit overlaps at least a portion of the second circuit. The first circuit is substantially magnetically decoupled from the second circuit.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a charging system that includes a charging adapter and a mobile terminal. The charging adapter includes: a second USB interface; and an adjusting circuit for rectifying and filtering the mains supply to obtain an original power signal, for performing a voltage adjustment on the original power signal, and for outputting a power signal after the voltage adjustment. The mobile terminal includes a first USB interface. P first power wires in the first USB interface and P second power wires in the second USB interface are correspondingly coupled, and Q first ground wires in the first USB interface and Q second ground wires in the second USB interface are correspondingly coupled. Because each first power wire and a corresponding second power wire are coupled, at least two charging circuits can be provided, and the charging system supports charging with a large current more than 3 A.

Abstract: A portable device and method of supplying power to the portable device may provide a sterile environment that may protect the health and safety of patients on whom the device is employed. The portable device may be charged inside of the sterile environment. The portable device may be charged using at least one chargeable battery that may be arranged internal and/or external to a portion of the portable device, or internal and/or external to the portable device. A power supply may be connected to the at least one chargeable battery and power the portable device for use. The portable device may be charged up to 100% and/or or fully charged prior to opening the sterile environment.

Abstract: A signalling device comprising an emission module operative on the application of battery power from a rechargeable battery for the emission of a signal from at least one electromagnetic radiation emitting element, a battery compartment and a cap for housing the rechargeable battery and covering an opening of said battery compartment. The cap includes circuitry for charging the battery and a socket for receiving an external power input.

Abstract: A wireless charging device includes a wireless transmitter with an electromagnetic emitting portion. The wireless charging device also includes a seat having a surface and at least one protrusion from the surface. The seat accommodates at least one wireless power receiving device. The seat has an active area that contains the electromagnetic emitting portion. The at least one protrusion is configured as a guide for two sides of the at least one wireless power receiving device for placement over the active area. The placement of the at least one wireless power receiving device over the active area enables transferring of power to the at least one wireless power receiving device.

Abstract: A battery pack for an electro-optical reader includes a rechargeable battery and a printed circuit board (PCB), both mounted in a battery housing. First and second electrical connectors are supported by the same PCB and/or the battery housing. The first electrical connector is connected to reader contacts in the reader when the battery pack is mounted in the reader. The second electrical connector is either connected to station contacts in a docking station when the reader is docked, or to a recharging cable.

Abstract: A hi-fi audio device for reproducing and outputting a hi-fi sound source, the hi-fi audio device including: an operation unit configured to operate the hi-fi audio device; and a power supply unit comprising: an alternating current (AC) power supply unit configured to rectify alternating current supplied from an external power supply into first direct current and supply the first direct current to the operation unit; and a battery unit configured to supply second direct current to the operation unit, wherein the operation unit receives the first direct current and drives the hi-fi audio device when the operation does not reproduce a sound source, and receives the second direct current and drives the hi-fi audio device while the operation unit reproduces the sound source, and while the sound source is reproduced, the supply of the first direct current to the operation unit is blocked.

Abstract: An improved docking station (200) comprising a securing apparatus (20) and a stand (22) used for securing an electronic device (24) or a connector device (26) in a convenient position. The sidewalls (32,34,36) of the securing apparatus (20) have entrance guides and may be adjusted to secure different sized electronic devices (24). The stand (22) may be positioned using pivoting arms (56,58,60), base plates (52), and a mounting head (64) to conveniently display the attached securing apparatus (20). The mounting head (64) may be pulled, rotated, and released into a swivel lock (62) thus changing the position of the attached securing apparatus (20). The base plates (52) of the stand (22) may be linked together on hinges (76) and mounted to a substrate with an adhesive (70) to secure the docking station (200) in place.

Abstract: The disclosure herein relates to a method and system for providing device accessory illumination (e.g., glowing, lighting-up, and/or other illumination) based on device-related information. In some implementations, illumination may be provided at a device case (of a device) that interfaces with a charging device based on a charge status of the device, communication information of the device, and/or application information of the device. As an example, an illumination status for the device case may be determined based on the charge status of the device, the communication information, and/or the application information. Illumination may then be provided at the device case based on the illumination status. The illumination status may, for instance, indicate an amount, a color, a pattern, a time feature, a location, and/or other characteristic.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adaptor for an electronic communication device. The adaptor enables the electronic communication device to perform additional functions based on the needs of users. The adaptor has a frame for coupling to the electronic communication device and various packages with different functions. The packages are exchangeable/replaceable with other packages of different functions. Useful data can be captured by the packages and the data can be used for subsequent analysis or distribution.

Abstract: An apparatus for wirelessly receiving power comprises a battery at least partially covered by magnetic material and a radio frequency (RF) charge energy receiving antenna surrounding the magnetic material and electrically coupled to the battery through a circuit card assembly (CCA).

Abstract: A battery module for a portable communication device having a controller. In one embodiment, the battery module includes a battery accessory interface having a positive terminal, an identifying terminal, and a negative terminal. A voltage regulator is connected to the positive terminal of the battery accessory interface and configured to output a voltage on the positive terminal in response to a control signal. An addressable switch is connected to the identifying terminal of the battery accessory interface. The addressable switch is configured to communicate with the controller and generate the control signal based on input from the controller and the identifying terminal.

Abstract: A power supply includes: a first switch arranged between an input power supplier and a load; a driving power supplier to receive input power through the first switch and to supply the input power to the load when a current mode of the load is a normal mode; and a power-saving power supplier connected to a power line branched from between the input power supplier and the first switch, the power-saving power supplier generating standby power when the current mode is a standby mode, and including a second switch connected to the power line, a charger to charge power transmitted through the second switch and to output the charged power as the standby power, a voltage detector to detect the voltage of the charged power, and a first controller to receive driving power from the charger and to control operation of the second switch according to the detected voltage.

Abstract: A method includes detecting removal or depletion of a power supply associated with a powered device. The powered device is configured to receive power from a power adapter via a narrow-voltage direct current/direct current (NVDC) charger and from the power supply. The method also includes, in response to the detection, disabling a dynamic power management function of the NVDC charger. The method further includes monitoring input current or input power provided to the powered device by the NVDC charger and determining if the input current or input power exceeds a threshold. In addition, the method includes, if the input current or input power exceeds the threshold, triggering a throttling of an operating clock frequency of the powered device. The method could also include (i) disabling a specified mode of operation and turning on a voltage regulator of the NVDC charger in response to the detection and (ii) providing over-voltage protection.

Abstract: A cordless, electro-optical reader is compatibly docked with different docking stations having station contacts located at different locations. A rechargeable battery is mounted in a housing that extends along a longitudinal axis. Multiple housing contacts are located on the housing. Some housing contacts conduct electrical power to recharge the battery; other housing contacts conduct electrical signals to and from a controller. Each housing contact has one exposed contact portion facing in a first direction, e.g., axially along the longitudinal axis, to make electro-mechanical contact with station contacts located at one location of one docking station, and another exposed contact portion facing in a different second direction, e.g., transversely of the longitudinal axis, to make electro-mechanical contact with station contacts located at another location of another docking station.

Abstract: Systems and methods may provide for a power management apparatus including a first path to be coupled to an output of a narrow voltage direct current (NVDC) charger and an input of a backlight voltage regulator (VR). The apparatus may also include a second path to be coupled to an input of the NVDC charger and the input of the backlight voltage regulator, wherein the second path is to bypass current around the NVDC charger and to the input of the backlight VR if a voltage supplied by a first power source to the NVDC charger exceeds a voltage of a second power source coupled to the output of the NVDC. In one example, the first path includes a first diode and the second path includes a second diode, wherein the first and second diodes form an OR configuration for the apparatus between the first and second paths.

Abstract: A modular charging device includes a chassis, a plurality of cradle mounts and a power distribution unit including a power outlet corresponding to each of the said cradle mounts. Each mount is suitably adapted for detachably affixing a cradle to the chassis, and a charging plug of each cradle is electrically connectable to the power distribution unit via a fly lead providing an electrical connection between the said charging plug and the power outlets. The use of a modular chassis and cradle mount system may conveniently enable each cradle to be attached or detached individually, meaning that the component parts can be removed and replaced upon failure, or for upgrade, with minimal effort. Additionally, the invention suitably permits charging of multiple mobile communication devices or batteries for same.

Abstract: An inductive charger for charging a hand-held appliance is disclosed. The inductive charger includes a charger coil surrounding a magnetic core, the magnetic core forming at least a part of a charger projection, wherein the charger projection is surrounded by the charger coil which is adapted to be inserted, together with the charger projection of the magnetic core, into a charging recess of the hand-held appliance.

Abstract: An example of a charging apparatus includes a housing, a first movable member, and a second movable member. The first movable member is configured to be pressed down. The second movable member accommodates a charging terminal in the housing in a reference state, and when the first movable member has been pressed down, causes the charging terminal to protrude through an opening portion provided in the housing, so as to enter a terminal contact state. The first movable member and the second movable member are configured such that an amount of movement of the charging terminal during a period from the reference state to a predetermined intermediate state is smaller than the amount of movement during the same period in a case where the charging terminal moves from the reference state to the terminal contact state by an amount proportional to an amount of pressing down the first movable member.

Abstract: A portable electrical energy source provides power for a portable electronic device and includes a base, a chargeable battery, and a connector. The base includes a first surface and a second surface facing away from the first surface. The base defines a receiving room between the first surface and the second surface. The chargeable battery is received in the receiving room. The connector is positioned on the first surface and is electrically connected to the chargeable battery, which is electrically connected to the portable electronic device. The chargeable battery charges the portable electronic device through the connector.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a connection interface, a voltage regulation unit, a storage unit, a charging unit, a processing unit, and a switching unit. The switching unit is coupled to the storage unit, the processing unit, and the connection interface. When the electronic device is in a power-exhaustion state and an external device having a charging function is coupled to the connection interface to provide a first supplying voltage to a power pin of the connection interface, the voltage regulation unit transforms the first supplying voltage to a first operation voltage to power the storage unit and the switching unit, and the switching unit couples the storage unit to the connection interface to transmit device information to the external device. When the external device provides a second supplying voltage to the power pin in response to the device information, the electronic device is in a charging state.

Abstract: A controller configurable to operate in either in an NVDC mode or a standard mode. The controller includes mode logic that detects a mode value indicative of the selected mode and that asserts a corresponding mode signal, and control logic that is configured to operate according to the selected battery charging mode based on the mode signal and that provides a control signal accordingly. In the standard mode, the control signal is in either an on or off state depending upon presence of an external adapter and the charge state of the battery. In the NVDC mode, the control signal may operate in a linear mode if the battery is deeply discharged. A battery detector provides a battery indication that is used to switch the regulation operating point of an external system voltage. A power monitor output provides an indication of power being provided via the system voltage.

Abstract: A battery pack is provided for a mobile communication device, comprising a casing defining a cavity that conforms, at least partially, to the outer shape of the mobile communication device and one or more rechargeable power cells housed within the thickness of the casing. An internal interface engages a corresponding interface on the mobile communication device to provide power from the one or more rechargeable cells to the mobile communication device. An external interface is electrically coupled to the internal interface in order to transmit signals from the mobile communication device to an external device and may further serve to recharge the one or more rechargeable power cells. The battery pack may also serve as an extendible platform by providing additional integrated communication interfaces and/or processors that can be utilized by the mobile communication device to extend its communication and/or processing capabilities.

Abstract: An arrangement including: a handheld suction unit in combination with an elongate suction wand to form a stick-vac cleaner, the arrangement further including a wall-mountable docking station for supporting the stick-vac cleaner on a wall in an upright, docked position when not in use. The arrangement provides for relatively stable storage of the stick-vac cleaner in the upright position, convenient for use.

Abstract: An angle adjustable connecting module comprises a casing and a connecting assembly. The casing has an opening. The connecting assembly includes a connecting portion, a shaft and at least an elastic member. The connecting portion is connected with the shaft, an end of the elastic member is connected with the shaft and the other end of the elastic member is connected with the casing, and the shaft is rotatably disposed at the casing for allowing a part of the connecting portion to be movably exposed to the opening. Thus, the wear problem generated as connecting with the game controller can be reduced for ensuring that the functions are normally operated to extend the lifetime of the game controller.

Abstract: A method of managing power distribution between a portable computing device (PCD) and a PCD docking station is disclosed and may include determining that the PCD is docked with the PCD docking station, switching a power supply to the PCD from a PCD battery to a PCD docking station battery, and powering the PCD and the PCD docking station from the PCD docking station battery. Further, the method may include determining whether a PCD battery power equals a charge condition and charging the PCD battery when the PCD battery power equals the charge condition. The method may also include monitoring a PCD docking station battery power, determining whether the PCD docking station battery power equals a warning condition, and transmitting a first warning when the PCD docking station battery power equals the warning condition.

Abstract: A stand for a portable electronic device includes a device receiving side including a coupling component for engaging with the portable electronic device when the portable electronic device is in a first orientation relative to the device receiving side and when the portable electronic device is in a second orientation relative to the device receiving side. The stand also includes a first support side adjacent to the device receiving side to act as a base when the portable electronic device is in the first orientation, and a second support side adjacent to the first support side to act as a base when the portable electronic device is in the second orientation.