Flexible power adapter systems and methods
First Claim
1. A power adapter, comprising:
- a base adapter configured to convert a first power signal from a first power source into second power signal for a first electronic device;
an input connector electrically coupled to the base adapter and configured to accept the first power signal from a power source;
an output connector electrically coupled to the base adapter and configured to provide the second power signal to the first electronic device; and
an accessory adapter removably coupleable to the base adapter and configured to receive one of the first and second power signals from the base adapter and to provide a third power signal to a second electronic device.
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Abstract
A power adapter is provided that includes a base adapter configured to perform power conversion to supply power requirements of an electronic device from a power source. The power adapter converts the power signal from the power source into power signal compatible with the first electronic device. Input and output connectors provide coupling to the power source and electronic device, respectively. An accessory adapter can be provided and can be configured to be removably coupleable to the base adapter for modular operation. The accessory adapter can be configured to provide another power signal to power a second electronic device. Multiple accessory adapters can be added to provide power requirements for multiple devices. Security keys can be used to authenticate the power supply for security and verification purposes.
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27 Claims
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1. A power adapter, comprising:
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a base adapter configured to convert a first power signal from a first power source into second power signal for a first electronic device;
an input connector electrically coupled to the base adapter and configured to accept the first power signal from a power source;
an output connector electrically coupled to the base adapter and configured to provide the second power signal to the first electronic device; and
an accessory adapter removably coupleable to the base adapter and configured to receive one of the first and second power signals from the base adapter and to provide a third power signal to a second electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for providing power to a plurality of electronic devices, comprising:
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accepting a first power signal from a power source;
converting the first power signal to a second power signal at a current and voltage level suitable for powering a first electronic device and providing the first power signal to the first electronic device;
providing a third power signal to an accessory adapter; and
the accessory adapter providing a fourth power signal to a second electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (17)
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18. A method for providing power to a plurality of electronic devices, comprising:
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connecting a input connector of a power adapter to a power source;
connecting an output connector of the power adapter to a first electronic device;
connecting an accessory adapter to an electrical interface of the power adapter; and
connecting an output connector of the accessory adapter to a second electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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- 20. A method for securing an electronic device, comprising the steps of supplying power to the electronic device and transmitting a security key to the electronic device, wherein the electronic device is configured to verify the security key before allowing access to the user.
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25. A power adapter, comprising:
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a power supply having an input connector, an output connector and an electrical interface;
an accessory adapter coupled to the electrical interface; and
an output connector coupled to the accessory adapter.
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26. A power adapter comprising:
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a housing;
a power supply configured to provide output power at a connector;
a security key associated with the power supply and configured to control user access to the electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (27)
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