Method and system for discovery, validation and delivery of power through a universal power center
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1. A method for a power center comprising:
- identifying, by the power center, a location at which an electronic device is connected to the power center based on a unique identification of a power tip;
verifying, by the power center, the location at which the electronic device is connected to the power center based on the unique identification;
establishing, by the power center, a communication link with the electronic device;
receiving, by the power center via the communication link, the unique identification of the power tip, a make and model of the electronic device, and power requirements of the electronic device;
verifying, by the power center using a database of power requirements, the power requirements based on the unique identification of the power tip and the make and model of the electronic device; and
delivering, by the power center, power to the electronic device after verifying the power requirements.
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Abstract
A system and method of discovery, validation and delivery of power to an electronic device through a universal power center is provided. The method comprises providing a power tip for an electronic device with a unique identification and broadcasting the unique identification to a power center. The method further includes verifying the unique identification and connection location of the electronic device, determining power requirements for the connected electronic device based on the unique identification and connection location, and delivering power to the electronic device based on the determined power requirements.
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1. A method for a power center comprising:
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identifying, by the power center, a location at which an electronic device is connected to the power center based on a unique identification of a power tip; verifying, by the power center, the location at which the electronic device is connected to the power center based on the unique identification; establishing, by the power center, a communication link with the electronic device; receiving, by the power center via the communication link, the unique identification of the power tip, a make and model of the electronic device, and power requirements of the electronic device; verifying, by the power center using a database of power requirements, the power requirements based on the unique identification of the power tip and the make and model of the electronic device; and delivering, by the power center, power to the electronic device after verifying the power requirements. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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