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Method and apparatus for a communication hub

  • US 20050033996A1
  • Filed: 04/11/2003
  • Published: 02/10/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/15/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A communications hub comprising:

  • at least one primary data interface for coupling to at least one primary device, and the at least one primary data interface for receiving power from the at least one primary device;

    at least one secondary data interface for coupling to at least one secondary device for providing power thereto, wherein the at least one secondary data interface has a predetermined output power limit;

    at least one power port for coupling to a rechargeable power source; and

    a power management unit coupled to the at least one primary data interface, the at least one secondary data interface, and the at least one power port, the power management unit for directing power from the at least one primary data interface to the at least one power port to charge the rechargeable power source when the at least one secondary device consumes less power than the output power limit, and the power management unit for directing power from the at least one power port to the at least one secondary data interface to provide power from the rechargeable power source to the at least one secondary device when the at least one secondary device consumes more power than the output power limit.

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