Battery Charging Patents (Class 455/573)
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Patent number: 8971971Abstract: A mobile wireless communications device may include a portable device housing, wireless communications circuitry carried by the portable device housing, and a self-contained rechargeable battery pack carried by the portable housing for powering the wireless communications circuitry. The self-contained rechargeable battery pack may include a battery casing, at least one internal battery cell carried within the battery casing, internal battery circuitry carried within the battery casing, and at least one internal filter element carried within the battery casing and coupled to the internal battery circuitry.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2014Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Lizhong Zhu, Michael Stephen Corrigan, George Soliman Mankaruse
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Publication number: 20150050881Abstract: The invention provides a wireless power charger comprising a wireless and a power bank. The wireless charging base including a wireless transmitter configured to transmit an identification signal. The power bank is electrically connected to a portable device including a first rechargeable battery, and the power bank including a second rechargeable battery, a wireless receiver, and a control unit. The wireless receiver is configured to receive the identification signal and transmit a response signal to the wireless transmitter while the power bank is placed onto the wireless charging base. The control unit is configured to control and output the power to the first rechargeable battery or the second rechargeable battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Applicant: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Pei-Heng CHEN, Liang-Fu CHEN
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Publication number: 20150038197Abstract: When the charge of a battery in a mobile telephone is less than a predefined level, a recharge request message or notice is wirelessly transmitted to a charging module. In response, the charging module begins transmitting a radio frequency signal. The mobile telephone receives the radio frequency signal and extracts energy therefrom which is used to recharge the battery. When the charge of the battery is greater than a predetermined level, recharging the battery terminates and a termination message is wirelessly transmitted to the charging module, which responds by discontinuing transmission of the radio frequency signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventor: Jonathan W. Skipper
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Patent number: 8946938Abstract: A vehicle powering wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply. The wireless receiver including a load configured to power the drive system of a vehicle using electrical power, a second electromagnetic resonator adapted to be housed upon the vehicle and configured to be coupled to the load, a safety system for to provide protection with respect to an object that may become hot during operation of the first electromagnetic resonator. The safety system including a detection subsystem configured to detect the presence of the object in substantial proximity to at least one of the resonators, and a notification subsystem operatively coupled to the detection subsystem and configured to provide an indication of the object, wherein the second resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to the first resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the second resonator from the first resonator.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2011Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: WiTricity CorporationInventors: Morris P. Kesler, Konrad Kulikowski, Herbert Toby Lou, Katherine L. Hall, Ron Fiorello, Simon Verghese, Andre B. Kurs, Aristeidis Karalis, Andrew J. Campanella
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Patent number: 8949628Abstract: Management of battery resources of an electronic device are disclosed. The electronic device has a battery, a display in communication with the battery, multiple subsystems in communication with the battery, and a user interface in communication with the subsystems. On the display is presented an indication of usage of the battery resources by the subsystems in executing functions by the device. With the interface, a user directive is received to reallocate the usage of the battery resources. The usage of the battery resources are thus reallocated in accordance with the user directive.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2011Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Z124Inventors: Richard Pocklington, Anthony Russello
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Publication number: 20150018049Abstract: The flex and stay cell phone/electronic device charging stand of the present invention is a USB cable used to hold a cell phone/electronic device in a standing position while it is used to synchronize and charge said cell phone/electronic device. It has two unique features. On the front end there is a removably attachable sleeve that allows for the USB cord to flex and stay in a bent position. This allows the user of the cord to create a stand for his or her electronic device for ease of use on a table or flat surface. On the back end of the cord is a removably attachable docking station for a cell phone or electronic device so when the device is being charged it can sit next to the wall outlet with an easy way to access said device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventor: Robert Baschnagel
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Publication number: 20150018051Abstract: An upper section of a biasing plate inside a holding section is pivotally supported at a position away from a mounting surface of a main body case, and a lower section thereof is inclined in a direction toward the mounting surface of the main body case. Since the lower section of the biasing plate is biased using a spring toward the mounting surface of the main body case, when a mobile phone is taken out, the upper section of the mobile phone can be pulled out forward and upward, furthermore, when the lower section of the mobile phone has passed through the lower section of the biasing plate, the lower section of the mobile phone is pushed upward by the biasing plate, whereby a click feeling is given to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Tsukasa Nakayama, Yukihiro Araki
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Publication number: 20150018050Abstract: A handheld electronic device includes a housing, a display screen and a keypad assembly. The keypad assembly includes a FPC board, a number of press keys and a light guiding module. The press keys are held on the FPC board. The light guiding module includes a light guiding plate and a light source. The light guiding plate is mounted on the press keys. The light source is coupled to the FPC board and provides input light for the light guiding plate. The keypad structure further includes a receiving coil and a shielding layer. The receiving coil surrounds a periphery of the press keys. The receiving coil transfers electromagnetic waves into power, and charges the handheld electronic device. The shielding layer is laid on and adhered to the press keys. The light guiding plate is laid on and adhered to the shielding layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventor: KUANG-YAO LIAO
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Patent number: 8933813Abstract: An interactive electronic device shell and light source may enable personalization and increased functionality of an electronic device. The shell may at least partially cover a light source and attach to an electronic device. The shell includes at least some transparent or translucent portions (e.g., light stencils) that enable light from a matrix of the light source to emit through the shell, thus causing a display of light from the shell. In some aspects, the electronic device may be linked with the shell and/or the light source to control light emission through the shell. In various aspects, an illumined portion of the shell may have significance, such as revealing an artistic design or indicating a message based on activity of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2010Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: T-Mobile USA, Inc.Inventors: Andrea Small, Anthony Giardini, Ryan Wolfe, Joyce S. Chou, Jae Y. Lee
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Patent number: 8934946Abstract: The present invention discloses a mobile power supply device. The mobile power supply device includes at least one expansion interface, at least one transmission interface, a charging control unit, a battery, and an expansion control unit. The transmission interface is used for electrically connecting to an electronic host device. The charging control unit is electrically connected to the transmission interface and to at least one external power supply. The battery is electrically connected to the charging control unit. The charging control unit is used for controlling the external power supply to charge the battery and for controlling the battery to charge the electronic host device. The expansion control unit is electrically connected to the expansion interface and the transmission interface; the expansion control unit communicates with the external device via the expansion interface and communicates with the electronic host device via the transmission interface.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Inventor: Li-Kuo Chiu
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Publication number: 20150011267Abstract: A securing accessory being adapted to a mobile electronic device is provided. The securing accessory includes a base pedestal and a supporting brace connected to the base pedestal. The supporting brace is attachable and detachable to the mobile electronic device and comprises a pair of arms which is able to grab onto the mobile electronic device and to provide frontal and/or lateral alignment for adequate securement. The pair of arms is spring-loaded for further providing mechanical force that compresses frontally and/or laterally to a direction of accessory insertion when mating the accessory with the mobile electronic device. By employing the pair of spring-loaded arms, the present invention is extraordinarily advantageous of being adapted to different mobile electronic devices having different thickness and meanwhile maintaining adequate securement and convenience in use while implementation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: John HUANG
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Patent number: 8929957Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to reducing jamming caused by radiated fields generated by wireless power transmitters. Exemplary embodiments include detecting a jamming condition of a wireless power receiving device resulting from a radiated field from a wireless power transmitter of a charging device. Such embodiments include synchronizing the wireless power coupling with communication of the wireless power receiving device. Synchronizing wireless power coupling may include wireless power coupling at a first level when the wireless power receiving device is expected to receive a signal on a communication channel. Synchronizing wireless power coupling may further include coupling at a higher rate when the wireless power receiving device is not expected to receive a signal on the communication channel.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2009Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Stanley S. Toncich, Philip D. Coan
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Patent number: 8922158Abstract: A portable electronic device chargeable via at least one speaker port is provided. The portable electronic device comprises a housing containing: a processing unit, a least one speaker for playing audio signals; a power pack for powering the portable electronic device, including the processing unit; and a charging circuit electrically connected to the power pack for charging the power pack from an external power source. The portable electronic device further comprises at least one speaker port for enabling sound from the at least one speaker to exit the housing, the at least one speaker port enabled to convey power from the external power source to the charging circuit such that the power pack is chargeable via the at least one speaker port.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2011Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Blackberry LimitedInventor: Kwok Ching Leung
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Publication number: 20140364173Abstract: Mechanisms are described for providing information to a user regarding a wireless charging operation via the user's mobile terminal. Information may be received from a device engaged in a wireless charging operation, such as the user device being charged and/or the wireless charging plate via which the user device is charged, in response to a trigger. Information such as a charge time remaining, an amount of charge completed, or a charging queue status may be presented by the user's mobile terminal, such as via a display of the mobile terminal and/or through an audible indication provided by a speaker of the mobile terminal. The trigger may be any of a number of user interactions with the device engaged in the wireless charging operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2013Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventor: Apaar Tuli
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Patent number: 8903459Abstract: A mobile terminal including a main body having an accommodating chamber; a circuit board mounted at the main body; and connecting terminals disposed on the circuit board to be electrically connected to a battery having terminals. Further, when the battery is mounted in the accommodation chamber, the connecting terminals are pressed by the battery terminals to be elastically deformed. In addition, each of the connecting terminals includes a base portion electrically connected to the circuit board; an elastic portion having a first section extending from the base portion and a second section curved from the first section to have an inclination; and first and second contact portions extending from the second section to be contactable with the battery terminals.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2011Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Seongwoo Choi, Sanggil Park, Youngkyu Kim, Youngchul Son
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Patent number: 8904198Abstract: A electrical device recharging kiosk assembly includes a housing that has a top wall, a bottom wall and a perimeter wall attached to and extending between the top and bottom walls. The housing has a plurality of storage spaces therein for holding an electronic device. Each of the storage spaces includes an opening extending through the perimeter wall, a compartment aligned with and accessible through the opening, a door for closing the opening to the compartment, and a lock to lock the door. A charging implement for recharging a battery of the electronic device is positioned within the compartment. A control is mounted on the housing and is electrically coupled to the lock of each of the storage spaces. The control unlocks a door of one of the storage spaces to allow access to a selected one of the storage spaces and to the charging implement positioned therein.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2011Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Inventors: Adriano L. Pinto, Kenelly J. Cineus
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Patent number: 8903456Abstract: A terminal can include a wireless charger configured to wirelessly receive a power signal from a charging pad to charge power; and a controller configured to control an incoming call notification mode to be changed from a vibration mode to a bell sound mode or silent mode when an event is generated on the charging pad.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2011Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Inchang Chu, Jinmoo Park
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Publication number: 20140342778Abstract: Rechargeable battery (4) for mobile, personal devices, such as mobile telephones, smartphones, PDAs or E-readers, which have an internal antenna (1, 9) for electromagnetic near-field communication by means of RFID, NFC or similar standards. The rechargeable battery has an intermediate antenna (2), which communicates contactlessly with the internal antenna (1 or 9), and an external antenna (3), which is connected to the intermediate antenna (2) and communicates towards the outside, wherein the intermediate antenna (2) and the external antenna (3) are applied to two opposite side surfaces of the preferably exchangeable rechargeable battery (4), and the intermediate antenna (2) is arranged in the communication range of the internal antenna (1) when the rechargeable battery has been inserted into the mobile device. The intermediate antenna (2) and the external antenna (3) and the connecting lines (5) thereof are integrated into a label (6) applied to the rechargeable battery (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2012Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Swiss Technical Electronic (STE) Holding AGInventor: Johann Kaspar Locher
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Publication number: 20140335919Abstract: An apparatus for providing electrical power, including an electrically non-conductive generally cube-shaped housing, an electrical power supply operationally connected and positioned in the housing, a first plurality of power outlets electrically connected to power supply for connecting three-prong plugs, a second plurality of power outlets for connecting male USB connectors, and a power cord operationally connected to the power.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2013Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventors: Brian N. Stewart, Brian William Shield
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Patent number: 8886152Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for overriding battery discharge protection in a mobile communication device in the presence of an emergency communication. The method of overriding battery discharge protection in a mobile communication device comprises determining a measured battery voltage; determining an excess battery discharge condition, wherein further battery discharge will result in an impaired ability to recharge a battery; detecting an emergency communication state; disabling battery discharge protection in response to the emergency communication state; and continuing discharge of the battery.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2010Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Michael W. Paddon, Craig M. Brown, Craig W. Northway, Jessica M. Purser
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Publication number: 20140323184Abstract: An apparatus comprises at least one transistor configured as analog switch, a well biasing circuit configured to provide a dynamic electrical bias to a bulk region of the at least one transistor, and a comparator circuit in electrical communication with the well biasing circuit and the transistor. The comparator circuit is configured to detect a first operating condition of the transistor and a second operating condition of the transistor. The well biasing circuit is configured to apply a first electrical bias to the bulk region of a transistor when the first operating condition is detected and apply a second electrical bias to the bulk region of the transistor when the second operating condition is detected, and wherein the comparator is configured to apply hysteresis to detection of the first and second operating conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATIONInventors: Tyler Daigle, Julie Lynn Stultz
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Publication number: 20140323116Abstract: A method and system for enhancing the power efficiency of a first wireless device that includes an energy receiver. In one implementation, the method includes receiving a transmitted signal at the first wireless device, converting the transmitted signal into power through the energy receiver, and providing the power to the first wireless device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventor: Marcellus CHEN
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Patent number: 8872629Abstract: In one embodiment, a passive transponder comprising a first circuit comprising a first attenuator, the first circuit configured to receive a first signal from at least one base station and coupled to a first node, a first rectifier coupled to the first node, the first rectifier configured in a forward direction to charge a first capacitor, and the first capacitor coupled to the first rectifier, the first capacitor configured to receive a charge from the attenuator sufficient for powering the passive transponder.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2011Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Atmel CorporationInventor: Werner Ziegler
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Publication number: 20140315604Abstract: A recorder (100) comprises a non-contact charging module (160) that supplies power to a smart phone (200), a WiFi module (170) that communicates with the smart phone (200), and a microprocessor (130) that sends the smart phone (200) charging information indicating whether or not the non-contact charging module (160) is supplying power to the smart phone (200), upon receipt of an inquiry from the smart phone (200).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2012Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventor: Yasushi Miyake
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Patent number: 8868140Abstract: A method and system of integrated wireless power and data transmission in a wireless device having a data communication circuit for wireless data communication and a power reception circuit including a charge storage unit. The wireless device is tuned to receive wireless RF signals in a certain frequency band via an antenna. Switching between power reception mode and data communication mode is detected. Received RF signal electrical charge is selectively distributed to the power reception circuit and/or the data communication circuit based on the switching mode and/or strength of the RF signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chunhui Zhu, Chiu Ngo
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Publication number: 20140308995Abstract: A portable wireless charging apparatus may include a battery; a coil configured to detect whether a receiver of a first mobile device is nearby and to emit electrical magnetic pulses to realize the wireless charging; a wireless charging modulator configured to take direct current from the battery, transform the direct current into alternate current pulses and send the alternate current pulses to the coil; and a power control circuit to manage usage of the battery. In an exemplary embodiment, the power control circuit has a power managing unit and a detecting unit, said power managing unit configured to raise a battery level of the battery to a predetermined charging level, and said detecting unit continuously monitoring battery levels of the battery and a first battery in the first mobile device respectively to determine whether to terminate the wireless charging of the first mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Inventor: Che-Min Wu
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Publication number: 20140308996Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for adjusting a power information transmission period from a mobile terminal to be charged in a wireless charging apparatus. To this end, a wireless charging apparatus according to the present invention comprises: a communication unit for receiving power information from at least one mobile terminal; and a control unit for determining a transmission period of power information for each of the at least one mobile terminal based on the power information and adjusting the transmission period according to whether the power information is received from the at least one mobile terminal. As described above, the waste of resources, which may occur due to unnecessary packet transmission, can be reduced by adaptively adjusting the transmission period, thereby increasing the efficiency of power transmission .Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2012Publication date: October 16, 2014Inventors: Kang-Ho Byun, Hong-Kweun Kim, Se-Ho Park, Kyung-Woo Lee, Young-Min Lee
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Patent number: 8849360Abstract: A system for communicating with a wireless-enabled device. The system comprises an input for receiving from the device a signal indicative of the device being in a de-powered operational state; a functional entity configured to determine, on a basis of (i) knowledge that the device is in the de-powered operational state and (ii) context information regarding the device, a certain action to be taken by the device while in the de-powered operational state; and an output for causing transmission of a message to the device, wherein the message is for causing the device to take the certain action while in the de-powered operational state.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2006Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Avaya Inc.Inventors: Alan F. Graves, Raymond Bruce Wallace, Guy Michael Amyon Farquharson Duxbury
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Publication number: 20140287800Abstract: A protective shell and charging device combination includes a shell having a base member for attaching to an electrical facility, an attaching device attached to the base member of the shell, a charging device, and another attaching device attached to the charging device for engaging with the attaching device of the base member of the shell and for detachably attaching the charging device to the shell. The attaching devices include one or more magnetic attractive members for attracting or acting with each other and for detachably attaching the charging device to the shell. The shell includes a compartment formed by the base member, an upper member and a lower member for engaging with the mobile phone.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2013Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: Oxti CorporationInventor: Chih Feng HO
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Publication number: 20140287801Abstract: A protective shell and charging device assembly includes a shell having a base member for attaching to an electrical facility, an attaching device attached to the base member of the shell, a charging device, and another attaching device attached to the charging device for slidably engaging with the attaching device of the base member and for detachably attaching the charging device to the shell. The attaching devices include one or more magnetic attractive members for attracting or acting with each other and for detachably attaching the charging device to the shell. The shell includes a compartment formed by the base member, an upper member and a lower member for engaging with the mobile phone.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2013Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: Oxti CorporationInventor: Chih Feng HO
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Publication number: 20140274219Abstract: A telecommunication power system comprises a battery recharge bus connected to a load bus via a plurality of contactor control paths. The telecommunication power system continuously cycles battery strings as primary power for loads at telecommunication sites in conjunction with utilizing alternate power sources as secondary power for the loads at the telecommunication sites. The telecommunication power system may be installed in a telecommunication site without removing an existing lead-acid rectifier system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: TELECT INC.Inventors: Larry O'Neal Reeder, David Knaggs
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Publication number: 20140274220Abstract: The present invention discloses a mobile power supply device. The mobile power supply device includes at least one expansion interface, at least one transmission interface, a charging control unit, a battery, and an expansion control unit. The transmission interface is used for electrically connecting to an electronic host device. The charging control unit is electrically connected to the transmission interface and to at least one external power supply. The battery is electrically connected to the charging control unit. The charging control unit is used for controlling the external power supply to charge the battery and for controlling the battery to charge the electronic host device. The expansion control unit is electrically connected to the expansion interface and the transmission interface; the expansion control unit communicates with the external device via the expansion interface and communicates with the electronic host device via the transmission interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: LI-KUO CHIU
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Publication number: 20140274221Abstract: A cable including: a body having one or more elongated conductors and an electrically insulating sheathing covering the elongated conductor; and a connector disposed at at least one end for electrically connecting the elongated conductor to an electronic device; wherein at least a portion of the body has a rigidity such that the portion can be shaped into a predetermined configuration and maintained in the predetermined configuration when one or more of supporting the electronic device in a predetermined position or maintaining the body into a predetermined configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: Robert Baschnagel
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Patent number: 8825119Abstract: A slave device is charged directly from a cellular phone. The slave device can be charged along with the cellular phone or from the internal battery of the cellular phone. When the slave device is connected, a “click” sound is played through an enunciator of the cellular phone.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Harris Technology, LLCInventor: Scott C. Harris
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Patent number: 8825118Abstract: A mobile terminal and a method for controlling the same are disclosed, which can connect communication with a preset external device when a battery of the mobile terminal is charged via a wireless charging pad, transmit information of the mobile terminal to the preset external device and output the information of the mobile terminal via the external device.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Johghawn Kim, Sekwon Park
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Publication number: 20140243050Abstract: A mobile wireless communications device may include a portable device housing, wireless communications circuitry carried by the portable device housing, and a self-contained rechargeable battery pack carried by the portable housing for powering the wireless communications circuitry. The self-contained rechargeable battery pack may include a battery casing, at least one internal battery cell carried within the battery casing, internal battery circuitry carried within the battery casing, and at least one internal filter element carried within the battery casing and coupled to the internal battery circuitry.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: BLACKBERRY LIMITEDInventors: LIZHONG ZHU, MICHAEL STEPHEN CORRIGAN, GEORGE SOLIMAN MANKARUSE
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Publication number: 20140235298Abstract: A cell phone charger comprises a main body having embedded therein a charging circuit configured to receive line AC voltage and to convert it to a DC voltage suitable for charging the mobile device. AC prongs fold into the body in a stowed position and a connection structure formed integrally with the main body grasps onto and holds the charger secured to the cell phone device. In a preferred embodiment, the AC prongs pivot independently and lie flat against an outside surface of the main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventors: Yeoshua SORIAS SORIAS, Max MOSKOWITZ
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Patent number: 8812060Abstract: The use of a digital camera in communication with a mobile device to determine the intensity of ambient light conditions is described herein. In one example, the digital camera receives light energy representing ambient light. The intensity of the ambient light is determined and, based upon a comparison of that intensity to a setpoint, the mobile device is reconfigured. In another example, a mobile device is described that uses a digital camera to measure ambient light conditions. The mobile device can be configured in various ways based upon a determination of the intensity and/or wavelengths of the ambient light.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Jeffrey Clinton Mikan, Justin McNamara, John Ervin Lewis, Fulvio Arturo Cenciarelli
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Patent number: 8811901Abstract: An object is to provide a power feeding system and a power feeding method which are more convenient for a power feeding user at the power receiving end, without causing increases in complexity and size of devices. An object is to provide a power feeding system and a power feeding method which also allow a power feeding provider (a company) which feeds power (at the power transmitting end) to supply power without waste. A power feeding device which wirelessly supplies power to a power receiver detects the position and the resonant frequency of the power receiver by receiving a position and resonant frequency detection signal using a plurality of sub-carriers having different frequencies from the power receiver, and controls the frequency of a power signal to be transmitted to the power receiver on the basis of the information. An efficient power feeding service can be offered by transmitting a power signal to the power receiver at an optimum frequency for high power transmission efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2011Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yutaka Shionoiri, Koichiro Kamata, Misako Sato, Shuhei Maeda
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Patent number: 8811930Abstract: A powerless/wireless peripheral device is disclosed that engages in wireless communication such as near field communication (NFC) and/or far field communication with other communication devices capable of NFC and/or far field communication. The powerless/wireless peripheral device harvests power from the NFC and/or far field communication and operates of the harvested power eliminating the need for an internal battery and/or an external power supply. The powerless/wireless peripheral device supplements a computing device in enabling an operator to interact with the computing device. The powerless/wireless peripheral device is inexpensive, portable and easy to use.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2011Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventor: Aram Nahidipour
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Publication number: 20140228075Abstract: The present invention relates to a support system for a cellular device that allows for the upright free standing of said cellular device, and relates more particularly to a cellular device that allows for the upright free standing of said cellular device with the incorporation of one of a headphone set, charging device, a nano, or a gaming control panel or the combination thereof within said upright standing support system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2013Publication date: August 14, 2014Inventor: Robert Baschnagel
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Patent number: 8805456Abstract: A wide area communication system includes a mobile communication device and an inductive charging base that charges the battery of the wireless mobile communication device through inductive coupling. The inductive charging base may receive data from the wireless mobile communication device via a short range wireless communication link while the wireless mobile communication device is charging using the inductive charging base. One or more applications stored on the wireless mobile communication device can be automatically activated and data can be sent from the wireless mobile communication device to the inductive charging base via the short range wireless communication link, only while the wireless mobile communication device is Bluetooth paired with the inductive charging base and there is inductive coupling between the inductive charging base and the wireless mobile communication device.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Celico PartnershipInventors: Michael Hardy, Frank LaRocca
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Patent number: 8798537Abstract: Disclosed herein is a wireless power transmitter for solving a problem that a collision occurs when recognizing an initial wireless power receiver in two-way communication of wireless power transmission. A wireless power transmitter according to a first embodiment disclosed herein may include a transceiver configured to transmit and/or receive a message to and/or from a wireless power receiver; and a controller configured to control the transceiver to transmit a message for requesting identification information to the wireless power receiver, and determine whether the identification information is validly received from the wireless power receiver by the transceiver in response to the identification information request, and control the transceiver to transmit a message for requesting sleep mode switching to the wireless power receiver when the identification information is validly received by the transceiver.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2012Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Jaesung Lee, Dohyeon Son, Yongcheol Park, Jeongkyo Seo, Seonghun Lee
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Patent number: 8798538Abstract: A mobile terminal including a power supply unit including a chargeable battery; a wireless power transmitting unit configured to transform power supplied from the battery into a magnetic field, and to transmit the magnetic field to at least one other terminal placed within a predetermined distance from the mobile terminal; and a controller configured to control an amount of power supplied from the battery to the wireless power transmitting unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2012Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Kiwon Han, Hyunsun Yoo, Youngtae Kim, Mizi Yi, Joonbum Lee, Kabsung Chong
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Patent number: 8797171Abstract: A delayed power-on function for an electronic device is disclosed. A charging unit charges a rechargeable battery with a pre-charge current when a voltage of the rechargeable battery is less than a voltage threshold value and with a current larger than the pre-charge current when the voltage of the rechargeable battery is greater than the voltage threshold value. A disabling unit can disable power-on when the voltage of the rechargeable battery is less than the voltage threshold value. A user may also be notified when power-on is disabled.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2012Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Kyocera CorporationInventors: Tomoaki Yasuda, Yasuhisa Tsubokawa
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Patent number: 8796999Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to wireless power transfer to simultaneously recharge power to more than one device and a user interface for setting charging duration. A method of operating a wireless receiver may comprise receiving wireless power with a receive antenna and conveying power from the receive antenna to a chargeable element. The method may further include electrically isolating the receive antenna from the chargeable element upon detecting that the chargeable element is fully-charged.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2009Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Stanley S. Toncich, Ernest T. Ozaki
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Patent number: 8797146Abstract: An autonomous battery-free microwave frequency communication device which includes a capacitance, at least one antenna, a microwave energy harvesting system, a microwave frequency transceiver, and a control system. The energy harvesting system is configured to harvest and store microwave energy received via the antenna onto the capacitance. The transceiver is empowered by energy stored on the capacitance, and is configured to autonomously generate a microwave frequency carrier and to autonomously transmit information using the microwave frequency carrier according to a predetermined communications protocol via the antenna. The control system is empowered by energy stored on the capacitance, and is configured to provide information for transmission. Energy may be harvested from various communication forms, such as wireless network protocols or cellular communications. The frequency band from which energy is harvested may differ from the frequency band used for communications.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2011Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Benjamin W. Cook, Axel D. Berny, Jason A. Trachewsky
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Patent number: 8793520Abstract: A method for modifying one or more characteristics of a mobile electronic device in order to save or reduce power consumption of the device. The method includes determining by, a processor of the mobile electronic device, an estimated use of the mobile electronic device during an upcoming time period; using the estimated use, determining, by the processor, whether an internal power source of the mobile electronic device has sufficient power to continue operation of the mobile electronic device in a first state during the upcoming time period; based on the estimated use and the internal power source, if the internal power source does not have sufficient power, adjusting the one or more characteristics to reduce a power consumption of the mobile electronic device during the upcoming time period.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2012Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Michael I. Ingrassia, Jr., Jeffery T. Lee
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Patent number: 8792849Abstract: According to one embodiment, a near field radio communication apparatus, as described in embodiments, comprises a signal receiving unit configured to convert a radio signal into an electric signal an information obtaining unit configured to obtain information from a signal output from the signal receiving unit and an operating power supplying unit configured to supply an operating power to the information obtaining unit if a voltage level of the electric signal output from the signal receiving unit varies to he equal to or higher than a preset threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2010Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventors: Kengo Kurose, Takashi Minemura
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Patent number: 8781538Abstract: The cellular phone 100 according to the present invention comprises a plurality of solar cell modules 110 arranged on different surfaces of a casing, a plurality of electric power control parts 132 connected to each of said plurality of solar cell modules 110, a mechanical form detection sensor 120 as a state detection part for detecting a state of said cellular phone 100, and an electric power selection part 134 (FIG. 1).Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2008Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Kyocera CorporationInventor: Yoshihisa Morichi