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POWER MANAGEMENT CIRCUITRY AND SOLAR CELLS

  • US 20100013309A1
  • Filed: 08/05/2008
  • Published: 01/21/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/18/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of powering a portable electronic device using a plurality of solar cells, comprising:

  • determining that a battery of the portable electronic device is drained; and

    in response to determining the battery is drained, switching the plurality of solar cells to a first operational state that facilitates the generation of a startup voltage to power the portable electronic device.

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