Device and Method for Instantaneous Load Reduction Configuration to Prevent Under Voltage Condition
First Claim
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1. A device, comprising:
- a battery; and
a plurality of components receiving power from the battery,wherein a voltage of the battery is maintained above a threshold voltage by decreasing a current drawn by one of the components when the battery voltage approaches the threshold voltage.
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Abstract
A device may include a battery and a plurality of components receiving power from the battery. A voltage of the battery is maintained above a threshold voltage by decreasing a current drawn by one of the components when the battery voltage approaches the threshold voltage.
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1. A device, comprising:
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a battery; and a plurality of components receiving power from the battery, wherein a voltage of the battery is maintained above a threshold voltage by decreasing a current drawn by one of the components when the battery voltage approaches the threshold voltage. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method, comprising:
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monitoring a voltage of a battery, the battery supplying power to at least two components; and reducing a current usage of a predetermined one of the components when the battery voltage decreases below a predetermined threshold voltage. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A device, comprising:
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means for receiving a battery voltage; means for determining if the battery voltage is approaching a threshold voltage; and means for reducing a current draw of a component of the device when the battery voltage is approaching the threshold voltage.
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