Abstract: A docking station for a tablet device includes a security frame that is releasably connected to a pedestal. An upper head portion of the pedestal is rotatable through three degrees of freedom to allow for angular adjustment of the frame as it retains a tablet device. Electrical conductivity is maintained through the rotational connection.

Abstract: An integrated mobile phone case and charger for providing both a protective casing for a mobile device which includes an integrated solar cell for charging the battery of the mobile device therein comprises a case body defined by a front piece and a back piece, with the back piece including solar cells, electrical wiring, and a charging port. The front piece and back piece are configured to releasable attached to each other to form an enclosure in which a mobile phone or other mobile device is placed and secured. The solar cells electricity to be generated to be supplied to the battery of a mobile device disposed in the integrated mobile phone case and charger. A thermoelectric cooler and an electronics control unit may additionally be included in the case body to enable selective charging and cooling of a mobile device with the generated electricity.

Abstract: A power transmission device includes a reception unit configured to receive, from each of a plurality of power reception devices as power transmission objects, identification information for identification of the power reception device, a device determination unit configured to determine, based on the identification information, whether each of the power reception devices is a registered device that has been registered beforehand, and a power transmission unit configured to transmit power to the registered device.

Abstract: A mobile terminal according to the present invention, if it is determined that external power is being supplied through an external charging port, a controller controls the power supply unit to charge the cable-type battery by using the external power. If it is determined that the external power is not supplied, the controller controls the power supply unit to charge the main battery by using a cable-type battery embedded in an earphone.

Abstract: A wireless charging apparatus is provided. The wireless charging apparatus includes: an antenna that receives electrical waves; at least two charging power generators that generate charging power for charging a battery using the electrical waves received through the antenna; and a controller that senses a frequency of the electrical waves received through the antenna and that activates one of the at least two charging power generators according to a sensed result.

Abstract: An electronic device may have a housing in which components such as a display are mounted. A strain gauge may be mounted on a layer of the display such as a cover layer or may be mounted on a portion of the housing or other support structure. The layer of material on which the strain gauge is mounted may be configured to flex in response to pressure applied by a finger of a user. The strain gauge may serve as a button for the electronic device or may form part of other input circuitry. A differential amplifier and analog-to-digital converter circuit may be used to gather and process strain gauge signals. The strain gauge may be formed form variable resistor structures that make up part of a bridge circuit that is coupled to the differential amplifier. The bridge circuit may be configured to reduce the impact of capacitively coupled noise.

Abstract: A power transmission device includes a reception unit configured to receive, from each of a plurality of power reception devices as power transmission objects, identification information for identification of the power reception device, a device determination unit configured to determine, based on the identification information, whether each of the power reception devices is a registered device that has been registered beforehand, and a power transmission unit configured to transmit power to the registered device.

Abstract: A wireless charge system includes a wireless charger configured to wirelessly transfer power to an apparatus including a battery in order to charge the battery; a fixing unit configured to fix the apparatus so that the apparatus cannot be moved separately from the wireless charger while wirelessly receiving the power from the wireless charger; and a display configured to provide an indication of a charged state of the battery, wherein the wireless charger, the fixing unit, and the display are formed in a door pocket included in a door of a vehicle.

Abstract: A wireless charging method and apparatus wirelessly charges power between separate electronic appliances. The wireless charging method includes searching for at least one chargeable electronic device, receiving status information from the searched at least one electronic device, determining whether the electronic device is a power supply electronic device or a power demand electronic device, receiving a supply of power from the searched at least one electronic device if the electronic device is determined to be the power demand electronic device, and supplying the power to the at least one electronic device if the electronic device is determined to be the power supply electronic device.

Abstract: A mobile terminal is provided comprising a component to be supplied with power having a power input terminal, a radio receiver configured to receive electromagnetic power wherein the radio receiver has a first power output terminal coupled to the power input terminal and a power supply circuit wherein the power supply circuit has a second power output terminal which is coupled to the power input terminal bypassing the radio receiver.

Abstract: A cellular phone charging case assembly includes a housing with a back wall and a perimeter wall. The perimeter wall extends away from the back wall and has a distal edge with respect to the back wall. A lip is attached to and is coextensive with the distal edge. The lip extends inwardly and is positioned over the back wall. The lip releasably retains a cellular phone within the housing between the lip and the back wall. A male plug is mounted within the housing and engages the cellular phone when the cellular phone is positioned within the housing. A plurality of photovoltaic cells is mounted on an outer surface of the back wall. The plurality of photovoltaic cells is in electrical communication with the male plug to supply electricity to the male plug when the plurality of photovoltaic cells generate electricity.

Abstract: A method is provided for use in a mobile communication terminal configured to support a plurality of applications, wherein each application is executed by performing one or more tasks. The method includes, in response to a scheduling request from an application, obtaining an indication of power supply condition at a requested run-time of at least one of the tasks. The method further includes obtaining a prediction of a rate of energy usage by the task at the requested run-time, estimating, from the predicted rate of energy usage, a total amount of energy needed to complete the task, and making a scheduling decision for the task. The scheduling decision comprises making a selection from a group of two or more alternative dispositions for the task. The selection is made according to a criterion that relates the run-time power-supply condition to the predicted rate of energy usage by the task and to the estimate of total energy needed to complete the task.

Abstract: A method of power management is to be implemented by a portable electronic device coupled to a portable power bank. The portable power bank is further coupled to an electrical appliance. In the method, the portable electronic device receives power information from the portable power bank, and controls the portable power bank to operate in one of a first mode, in which electrical power is provided to the electrical appliance, and a second mode, in which electrical power is not provided to the electrical appliance, based on whether or not the portable power bank has sufficient amount of power.

Abstract: An embodiment of this invention is directed to a technique capable of appropriately performing a charging process for recharging in an apparatus which is wirelessly rechargeable during communication. According to the embodiment, a mobile terminal which operates by a rechargeable battery, includes a recharge unit configured to recharge the rechargeable battery by wireless power supply, and can transmit a job to an information processing apparatus by short distance wireless communication is operated as follows. An inquiry message for inquiring of a user whether to recharge the rechargeable battery by wireless power supply, which is subject to a paid system, is displayed at the time of transmission of the job. At this time, transmission of the job by short distance wireless communication and display of the inquiry message are controlled to be performed at different timings.

Abstract: A case includes a main receptacle body that accommodates an ink accommodating body which accommodates ink. A first tube support portion and second to fourth tube support portions that guide connection tubes that are connected to the ink accommodating bodies, respectively, are provided on an internal surface of the main receptacle body.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a universal dock having a universal cradle for cradling a portable terminal having various sizes and types or accessory thereon, and a connector dummy receiving a connector for electrically connecting to the portable terminal and moving upward and downward on the universal cradle.

Abstract: A wireless device operates in a first mode, in which it relays communications between neighboring wireless devices, and a second mode, in which it does not relay communications. The wireless device periodically transmits information indicating its operating mode to the neighboring wireless devices. In the first mode, when not transmitting mode information or communication data, the wireless device stands by with its receiver powered, ready to receive mode information or communication data from neighboring wireless devices. In the second mode, the wireless device is normally in a sleep state and wakes up only at scheduled intervals to transmit and receive mode information and communication data. The wireless device stores the received mode information and selects its operating mode according to the stored mode information, selecting the second mode when this does not prevent the prevent communication with or among the neighboring wireless devices.

Abstract: An electronic device may contain an input-output device such as a speaker, vibrator, or near field communications antenna. The input-output device may include an inductor. The inductor in the input-output device may be shared by wireless charging circuitry in the electronic device so that wireless charging signals can be converted into power to charge a battery in the electronic device. A separate inductor may also be provided within an input-output device to support wireless charging. A drive circuit may supply drive signals to the input-output device such as audio signals, vibrator control signals, or near field communications output signals for external near field communications equipment. An input amplifier that is coupled across the inductor in the input-output device may be used in receiving near field communications signals.

Abstract: A flashlight includes a housing that extends from a first end to a second end, a light source provided at the first end of the housing, a rechargeable power supply electrically coupled to the light source, a generator electrically coupled to the rechargeable power supply, and a hand crank coupled to the generator, the hand crank including a base and an arm, the hand crank movable between a storage position and a cranking position. The base is rotatably coupled to the second end of the housing. The arm is translatable relative to the housing between a retracted position and an extended position such that when the arm is in the extended position, the arm is pivotable relative to the base between a translation position in which the arm is substantially parallel to the housing axis and a fixed position in which the arm is substantially perpendicular to the housing axis.

Abstract: A device can include a processor; a display operatively coupled to the processor; a battery having a battery length; a chassis that includes a bay having a bay length, the bay length being of sufficient length to allow translation of the battery along the bay length; a translation mechanism to translate the battery in the bay; and communication circuitry operatively coupled to the processor and the translation mechanism. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.

Abstract: A cradle device according to this invention includes a body (11) and a battery-charging cover (12). An upper end of the battery-charging cover (12) supports a lower end of a portable information terminal (40) to be held on a main mounting surface (11a). The body (11) further includes ribs (30) arranged at a lower end of the main mounting surface (11a). The ribs (30) relatively project from the upper end of the battery-charging cover (12) gradually along with a forward rotation of the battery-charging cover (12) so that the portable information terminal (40) is gradually raised from the upper end of the battery-charging cover (12). In this way, a plug connector (17) of the cradle device is extracted from a receptacle connector (401) of the portable information terminal (40) in a fitting direction without any load in a different direction.

Abstract: A method for operating an electronic device includes: determining whether a battery remaining power amount of the electronic device is lower than or equal to a reference remaining power amount with which a power supply of the electronic device is maintained in a turned-on state until a time at which an alarm is set to be activated; and transmitting alarm information about the alarm to a second electronic device. The alarm information is information configured by an instruction prearranged between the electronic device and the second electronic device to enable the second electronic device to set an alarm function according to the alarm information automatically after reception of the alarm information.

Abstract: A user of an automobile interactive onboard computer display monitors and controls battery power distribution during discharge. The user is enabled to interactively enter into a computer controlled display, proportions of the total battery power to be distributed to each of a set of devices. The distribution of the battery power to each of the devices is then monitored. The distribution of power to a specific device is halted when the power distributed to the specific device reaches the maximum of the proportion of the entered battery power to be distributed to the specific device.

Abstract: A wireless charging method includes searching one or more rechargeable electronic devices, receiving power service information from one or more searched electronic devices, determining whether the one or more searched electronic devices are rechargeable based on the received power service information, and if the one or more searched electronic devices are rechargeable, receiving power from the electronic devices.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for determining activity-based battery life duration for a battery operated device, comprising: identifying, from among a plurality of tasks, one or more current tasks being performed by a user on a battery operated device, determining, from among the plurality of tasks, one or more future tasks that are likely to be performed by the user and that are different than the one or more current tasks and calculating a battery life duration for one or more of the plurality of tasks based on the one or more current tasks being performed by the user and the one or more future tasks that are likely to be performed by the user. Systems and computer-readable media are also provided.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide an apparatus that controls a current drawn from an adapter by a computer system. During operation, the apparatus senses the current drawn from the adapter using a first current sensor and a second current sensor, wherein a response time of the first current sensor is faster than a response time of the second current sensor. Then, when the current sensed using the first current sensor exceeds a predetermined high-current threshold, the apparatus limits the current drawn from the adapter to a first predetermined current limit. Additionally, when the current sensed using the second current sensor exceeds a predetermined thermal-limit current, the apparatus limits the current drawn from the adapter to the predetermined thermal-limit current.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for monitoring application resource usage on mobile computing systems may include 1) identifying a mobile computing system that is configured to execute one application at a time as a foreground application, 2) identifying a request to determine a resource consumption level of an application on the mobile computing system, 3) identifying, in response to the request, at least one frequency level at which a processor of the mobile computing system operates while the application executes as the foreground application, and 4) determining, based on the identified frequency level, the resource consumption level of the application. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method, device and system are provided for wireless device-initiated automatic replenishment of internally-stored account parameters associated with an amount of authorization for usage of the wireless device (e.g., prepaid amount of airtime minutes, data usage, messages, etc.). Upon determining within the wireless device that the account parameter(s) should be replenished, the wireless device transmits a message to a control server indicating that the wireless device intends to perform the determined replenishment according to the replenishment parameters stored within the wireless device. The wireless device delays performance of the replenishment for a predetermined period of time to determine whether the control server provides a response containing updated replenishment parameters.

Abstract: A belt battery charger includes a belt having a first end, a second end and an elongated central portion extending between the first and second ends. A plurality of electrically connected rechargeable batteries are carried by the central portion of the belt. A belt buckle located at the first end of the belt includes a frame that is secured to the central portion of the belt. The buckle further includes a prong in the form of an electrical connector electrically connected to the batteries and pivotally secured to the frame. The second end of the belt includes a number of spaced apart eyelets passing therethrough. The prong is shaped so as to be able to enter one of the eyelets to secure the second end of the belt to the buckle in the conventional manner. A second electrical connector is located adjacent the second end of the belt and is also connected to the batteries. One of said connectors is adapted to be connected to a cell phone for charging the same.

Abstract: A method of detection and display of charging information of power bank is provided and used when a mobile electronic device is charged by a power bank via a charging transmission device. The method of detection and display of charging information of power bank includes an information acquisition step, an integrating and computing step, and an information output step. In the information acquisition step, a power bank parameter information and a device parameter information are provided based on a choice. The power bank parameter information and the device parameter information are transmitted to a computing module of a process unit of the mobile electronic device. In an integrating and computing step, a charging information is produced after the power bank parameter information and the device parameter information are integrated or computed. In an information output step, the charging information is transmitted to a display element of the mobile electronic device.

Abstract: A mobile terminal is provided that includes a body to be mountable to a first charging apparatus, a current generator to generate an induction current by using a current of the first charging apparatus, and a wireless charger between the current generator and the battery to charge the battery by converting the induction current into a direct current. The mobile terminal may also include a connection port to be electrically connected to the battery and being connectable to a power supply terminal of a second charging apparatus, and a power charging controller to disconnect an electrically connected status between the wireless charger and the battery when the power supply terminal is electrically connected to the connection port.

Abstract: A mobile terminal may include a plurality of antennas to receive radio waves, a receiver circuit to receive power of the radio waves received by the plurality of antennas using a diversity technique, and a charging unit to charge a rechargeable battery coupled to the mobile terminal by the power of the radio waves received by the receiver circuit.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method, and a network node for determining a charging of a battery of a user device. Network traffic of the user device is monitored, where the network traffic comprises network traffic of an application and/or a service of the user device. A network traffic pattern is identified for the monitored network traffic and a battery-charging event is detected based on the identified network traffic pattern. Charging of the battery is determined of the user device, based on the detected battery-charging event. These features and operations offer a number of advantages. For example, they allow a network operator to implement detection of battery-charging events using the operator's current network setup, because the teachings herein require no changes to existing network deployments, nor are additional protocols needed.

Abstract: A method for displaying at least one image from a set of images while a computerized device such as a Smartphone is charging. The method, which will often be a software implemented method such as a downloadable Smartphone “app” will generally comprise using the Smartphone's graphical user interface to select a set of images to display while said Smartphone is charging, and also using the Smartphone's graphical user interface to determine a set of parameters to use to control the display of these images while the Smartphone is charging. The invention's software will additionally determine the charging status of the Smartphone. In operation, while the Smartphone is charging, the software will then display these images, often according to the previously entered set of parameters used to control the display of these images.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided including: An electronic device comprising: a charging circuit including a battery coupled to a first end of an inductor, a first switch coupling a second end of the inductor to ground, and a second switch coupled to the second end of the inductor; and a controller configured to alternately close the first switch and the second switch in accordance with a duty cycle D, and increase a voltage transmitted to at least one system from the battery by using the inductor.

Abstract: A battery for electronic equipment includes: a rechargeable power supply; and a battery chip, wherein: the rechargeable power supply is configured to supply power to the electronic equipment; and the battery chip is configured to detect whether the rechargeable power supply has started to supply power to the electronic equipment and, if a detection result is that the rechargeable power supply has started to supply power to the electronic equipment, transmit a customized signal to the electronic equipment through a predetermined transmitting pin.

Abstract: A control system is provided with a cloud storage including a plurality of corporate servers, a plurality of download sites, and a plurality of online stores; a plurality of base stations connected to the cloud storage and connected to a control device over the Internet respectively; a control device including a charging socket and a HDTV port; a display device including a HDTV port; and a connection member for interconnecting the control device and the display device. The charging socket is adapted to charge a device capable of connecting to the Internet (e.g., smartphone) or a cellular phone.

Abstract: A system and method to initiate a housekeeping operation at a mobile device is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, a method at a mobile device includes modifying a scheduled housekeeping operation in response to determining that the mobile device is in a charging mode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mobile terminal technologies and describes a mobile terminal and shutdown device and a method thereof, the shutdown device comprising a power on-off key and a time delay circuit, and the shutdown device further comprising a first inductor and a first MOS tube that is connected with the main control chip; wherein the time delay circuit is used to adjust device parameters by setting a delay time. If the power on-off key is pressed for longer than the delay time, the first inductor controls the first MOS tube to cut off the connection with the main control chip, thereby shutting down.

Abstract: A battery cell phone combination for use in a cell phone or other electronic device having a case or housing is provided. The battery cell phone combination has a primary battery and a secondary battery each being shaped so as to be able to be received in the case. When the primary battery is drained the user can enable the secondary battery in a rapid manner and for a fee or for free. The primary and secondary batteries are isolated from each other such that there is no current seepage between the two. The cell phone is continuously powered when switching from the primary battery to the secondary battery such that calls are not dropped during the switching process.

Abstract: A compact mirror for use with woman's cosmetics includes a smartphone battery charging system integrated therein. A connection interface, such as, for example, a USB interface, is in electrical communication with an internal rechargeable battery pack. Upon connection of a smartphone via the connection interface, the user can charge their smartphone device. When the internal rechargeable battery is exhausted, an external charger is connected to the connection interface to recharge the same. One or more indicators provide visual indication of the charging status of the internal battery and/or the connected smartphone.

Abstract: A mobile device includes an application processor, an RF modem for connection to cellular networks, wireless device for connection to wireless networks, a display coupled to the application processor, audio devices coupled to the application processor, power management for providing power through a main battery; and charging the battery, a hybrid memory including a magnetic memory, the magnetic memory further including a parameter area configured to store parameters used to authenticate access to certain areas of the main memory, and a parameter memory that maintains a first area, used to store protected zone parameters, and a second area used to store authentication parameters, the protection zone parameters and the authentication parameters being associated with access to the certain areas in the main memory that requires authentication. Upon modification of any of the parameters stored in the parameter memory by a user, a corresponding location of the parameter area of the main memory is also modified.

Abstract: In a communication system for performing transmission using non-contiguous frequency bands, transmit power control is performed in which minimum MPR is applied. A wireless transmission apparatus allocates at least one spectrum within a system band and performs transmit power control. The wireless transmission apparatus includes a dividing unit that divides a spectrum into non-contiguous clusters on the basis of band allocation information, a power control amount determining unit that determines transmission power for the spectrum or each of the clusters in accordance with a frequency band to which the spectrum or the cluster is allocated, a power control unit that performs transmit power control on the spectrum or each of the clusters by using the determined transmission power, and an allocating unit that allocates the spectrum or each of the clusters on which transmit power control has been performed to a frequency band on the basis of the band allocation information.

Abstract: According to an aspect, a device includes a battery, a display, and a controller. When a charge of the battery is started, the controller causes the display to display a screen including one or more options for stopping a function in which power is consumed.

Abstract: An antenna and a mobile terminal having the antenna are discussed. According to an embodiment, the antenna can include a flexible board having a first region and a second region; a high frequency antenna pattern formed in the first region of the flexible board to transceive a wireless signal by detecting a magnetic flux; a low frequency antenna pattern formed in the second region of the flexible board to generate an induced current; and a magnetic sheet stacked on one surface of the flexible board to simultaneously cover both of the high frequency antenna pattern and the low frequency antenna pattern, the magnetic sheet having a high magnetic permeability for both a high frequency and a low frequency.

Abstract: In accordance with a non-limiting aspect, a mobile wireless communications device includes a housing, at least one circuit board carried by the housing, radio frequency (RF) circuitry, and a processor. An antenna is operative with the RF circuitry. A charging circuit charges a battery carried by and powers the device and includes at least one charging contact carried by the housing and configured for engaging an external charging cradle when connected thereto. It includes an internal connector extending to at least one circuit board and connecting to the charging circuitry. An RF filter includes a ferrite material surrounding at least a portion of the internal connector to minimize RE coupling from the at least one charging contact to the antenna and reduce transmitter harmonics emission and receiver de-sense.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a coexistence of NFC and wireless power functionalities. A device may include an antenna configured to receive a signal. The device may further include a communication circuit configured to selectively couple to the antenna in a default mode of operation. The device may further include a wireless power circuit configured to selectively couple to the antenna in response to detecting that the signal is provided to power or charge a load.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a device and method for disconnecting a download channel of a hand-held terminal. The device comprises: a connection/disconnection unit (308), which comprises a fuse module (308-2) and a fusing module (308-4), arranged between a download connection point (302) and a microprocessor (306); when no downloading is needed by the hand-held terminal, the fusing module (308-4) is provided with a level signal through the download connection point, and switch characteristics of a triode or an MOSFET in the fusing module (308-4) are utilized, to control the connection/disconnection of the download channel between the download connection point (302) and the microprocessor (306), thus avoiding generation of new download channel.

Abstract: There are provided a wireless communication terminal and a method for supplying power thereof. The wireless communication terminal includes a main battery, an auxiliary battery and a controller. The main battery is attachably/detachably coupled to the terminal to supply power to the terminal. The auxiliary battery is built in the terminal. The controller supplies power to the terminal, using the auxiliary battery, when the main battery is separated from the terminal or when the main battery is discharged. In the wireless communication terminal, the main battery is a high-power and high-capacity battery, and the auxiliary battery is a low-power and low-capacity battery.

Abstract: A portable wireless communication device includes a connector configured to charge the portable wireless communication device by electronically connecting a power source to the portable wireless communication device. The connector includes a plurality of pins, one of the pins configured to serve as a radiation portion of an antenna to receive/send wireless signals when the connector electronically is uncoupled to the power source.