Integrated fuel cell controller for devices
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1. An power unit for an electronic device, comprising:
- a fuel cell having a low output voltage between 0.3 and 1 V;
a conversion device coupled to said fuel cell to convert an input voltage as low as 0.3 V to a higher output voltage to operate the electronic device.
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Abstract
Power unit for an electronic device and process for control and regulation of an electronic device powered by a fuel cell. Power unit includes a fuel cell having a low output voltage between 0.3 and 1 V, and a conversion device coupled to the fuel cell to convert an input voltage as low as 0.3 V to a higher output voltage to operate the electronic device.
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1. An power unit for an electronic device, comprising:
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a fuel cell having a low output voltage between 0.3 and 1 V;
a conversion device coupled to said fuel cell to convert an input voltage as low as 0.3 V to a higher output voltage to operate the electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A power unit for an electronic device, comprising:
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a fuel cell;
a control unit structured and arranged to control and regulate said fuel cell; and
a communication interface structured to provide two-way communication between said control unit and the electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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33. A process for control and regulation of an electronic device powered by a fuel cell, said process comprising:
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coupling a fuel cell to an electronic device;
boosting an output voltage of the fuel cell as low as 0.3V to a level required by the electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
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43. A process for control and regulation of an electronic device powered by a fuel cell, said process comprising:
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coupling a fuel cell to an electronic device;
controlling operation of the fuel cell via a control unit; and
establishing two-way communication between the control unit and the electronic device.
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