Method and apparatus for preventing over-current computer operation from limited power source
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1. A system, comprising:
- a computer; and
at least one power adapter connectable to the computer to supply power thereto, the adapter being configured to engage an outlet of a power supply, power drawn through the adaptor being limited to a predetermined power limit.
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Abstract
A power adaptor for a computer is limited to draw no more power than would trip an aircraft circuit breaker.
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1. A system, comprising:
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a computer; and
at least one power adapter connectable to the computer to supply power thereto, the adapter being configured to engage an outlet of a power supply, power drawn through the adaptor being limited to a predetermined power limit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method, comprising:
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providing an adapter to convert power from a source into a demanded dc power to power a computer;
determining an aircraft circuit breaker trip point; and
limiting power drawn through the adaptor to be below the aircraft circuit breaker trip point. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system, comprising:
an adapter including;
means for converting ac power to dc power for use thereof by a computer; and
means for limiting power drawn through the adaptor to be below a predetermined aircraft circuit breaker trip point. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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