Transformation of battery charger to power source using signature adapters
First Claim
1. A method for determining the activity an electrical device is to perform, comprising:
- receiving a code from the electrical device;
querying a signature connector adapter for the code;
correlating the code with data stored in a storage device;
determining the function of the device from the correlated code and data; and
instantiating a microcontroller with custom operational parameters for application to the electrical device based on the activity the device is to perform.
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Abstract
A signature connector adapter adapted to provide additional capabilities for a battery charger beyond not only charge batteries, but performing other user-friendly functions is presented. One embodiment utilizes a resistor disposed within a signature charger adapter to detect battery type and communicate the battery type to the battery charger. The signature connector adapter provides information such as, but not limited to, battery chemistry, battery voltage, charging capabilities, and thermal limits. The battery charger can then optimize charging performance. The signature connector adapter allows a plurality of household, construction, medical and military devices to be charged and/or powered via the battery charger. Devices such as lights, radios, cigarette lighters, and other such devices requiring specific levels or types of power can now be operated and charged with a single charger, since the signature connector adapter facilitates the charging system changing its output to match the device'"'"'s requirements.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for determining the activity an electrical device is to perform, comprising:
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receiving a code from the electrical device; querying a signature connector adapter for the code; correlating the code with data stored in a storage device; determining the function of the device from the correlated code and data; and instantiating a microcontroller with custom operational parameters for application to the electrical device based on the activity the device is to perform. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A signature connector adapter, comprising:
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a signature connector adapter housing adapted to operably and securely interface an electronic device on a first end and operably and securely interface a battery charger on a second end; a device connector adapted to propagate a signal to and from the electronic device; and a battery charger connector adapted to propagate a signal to and from the battery charger. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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17. A method for altering a current signal waveform to allow enhanced operation of an electrical device, comprising:
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disposing a passive electrical component within a signature connector adapter; operably coupling the electrical device to the passive electrical component; determining the activity the electrical device is to perform by receiving data from the passive electrical component; and changing a parameter of the current signal waveform to allow proper operation of the electrical device. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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