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Multifunction Charger System and Method

  • US 20090058359A1
  • Filed: 11/10/2008
  • Published: 03/05/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/01/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A Universal Serial Bus (“

  • USB”

    ) adapter for providing power through a USB connector, the USB connector configured to be connectable to a USB-equipped mobile device, comprising;

    a plug unit configured to receive energy from a power socket;

    a power converter coupled to the plug unit, the power converter being configured to regulate the received energy from the power socket to generate a power output;

    an identification subsystem configured to generate an identification signal, the identification signal configured to indicate the USB adapter is configured to send substantial energy through the USB connector without requiring device enumeration; and

    where the USB connector is coupled to the power converter and the identification subsystem, the USB connector configured to be able to send the power output and the identification signal.

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