Portable devices having multiple power interfaces
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1. A portable electronic device, comprising:
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a memory coupled to the processor for storing instructions, when executed from the memory, cause the processor to perform one or more functions;
a battery coupled to provide power to the processor and the memory; and
a battery charging manager coupled to charge the battery using power derived from a plurality of power sources including a solar power source.
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Abstract
Portable devices having multiple power interfaces are described herein. According to one embodiment of the invention, a portable electronic device includes, but is not limited to, a processor, a memory coupled to the processor for storing instructions, when executed from the memory, cause the processor to perform one or more functions, a battery coupled to provide power to the processor and the memory, and a battery charging manager coupled to charge the battery using power derived from a plurality of power sources including a solar power source. Other methods and apparatuses are also described.
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30 Claims
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1. A portable electronic device, comprising:
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a processor; a memory coupled to the processor for storing instructions, when executed from the memory, cause the processor to perform one or more functions; a battery coupled to provide power to the processor and the memory; and a battery charging manager coupled to charge the battery using power derived from a plurality of power sources including a solar power source. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for providing power to a portable electronic device, the method comprising:
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determining statuses of a plurality of power sources available to the portable electronic device, the plurality of power sources including a solar power source; and selecting one of the plurality of power sources to charge a battery of the portable electronic device, including selecting the solar power source when an operating environment is appropriate. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An apparatus for providing power to a portable electronic device, the apparatus comprising:
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means for determining statuses of a plurality of power sources available to the portable electronic device, the plurality of power sources including a solar power source; and means for selecting one of the plurality of power sources to charge a battery of the portable electronic device, including selecting the solar power source when an operating environment is appropriate. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A portable solar power package, comprising:
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one or more solar cells; a solar power charger coupled to the one or more solar cells; and a power output interface coupled to the solar power charger capable of being coupled to a portable electronic device, wherein the solar power charger is configured to charge a battery of the portable electronic device using solar power derived from the one or more solar cells, when the portable electronic device is coupled to the power output interface. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30)
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