Multi-Power Charger and Battery Backup System

• US 20110109261A1
• Filed: 01/17/2011
• Published: 05/12/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 12/19/2006
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Anand Kumar Chavakula
• Original Assignee: Anand Kumar Chavakula
• Inventors: Chavakula, Anand Kumar
• Granted Patent: US 8,063,610 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 320/101
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 2207/40 adapted for charging from various sources, e.g. AC, DC or multivoltage
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/0048 Detection of remaining charge capacity or state of charge [SOC]
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/0049 Detection of fully charged condition
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/0068 Battery or charger load switching, e.g. concurrent charging and load supply H02J7/0013 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/06 using discharge tubes or semiconductor devices

Abstract

A multi-power charger comprises an internal battery, receptacles for connecting one or more external power sources, and output receptacles for connecting to an electronic device. A voltage selection circuit determines an operating voltage of the first device and selects a power supply source to supply the operating voltage the device. The power supply source may be the internal battery, one of the external power sources, or both. The operating voltage is delivered to the device via the output receptacle.

Claims

1. A multi-power charger comprising:

at least one internal power source;

at least one external power source;

an internal battery;

an input receptacle for connecting to the at least one external power source;

a voltage selection circuit, wherein the voltage selection comprises logic for;

determining the operating voltage of the at least one internal power source;

determining the operating voltage of the at least one external power source; and

selecting from the at least one internal power source and the one external power source an active source, wherein the selection is made based on the source having the highest available power.

2. The multi-power charger of claim 1, wherein the at least one external power source is selected from the group consisting of an AC adapter, a computer power supply via a Firewire connection, a computer power supply via a USB connection, a vehicle battery via a power adapter, and an airplane electrical system via a power adapter.

3. The multi-power charger of claim 1, wherein the at least one internal power source is selected from the group consisting of an internal battery, a solar panel, and a hand-cranked dynamo.

4. The multi-power charger of claim 1, wherein the input receptacle comprises a retractable cable.

5. The multi-power charger of claim 4, wherein the retractable cable is adapted to connect to a plug for accommodating the at least one external power source.

6. The multi-power charger of claim 5, wherein the plug is selected from the group consisting of an AC adapter plug, a Firewire connector, a USB connector, a car power adapter, and an airplane adapter.

7. The multi-power charger of claim 1 further comprising an output receptacle for connecting to a first device and wherein the voltage selection circuit further comprises logic for:

switching the active source to the output receptacle; and

switching off the source not selected.

9. The multi-power charger of claim 1 further comprising an output receptacle for connecting to a first device and wherein the voltage selection circuit further comprises logic for:

determining an operating voltage of the device; and

delivering the operating voltage from the active source to the first device via the output receptacle.

10. The multi-power charger of claim 9, wherein the first device is selected from the group consisting of an PDA, an MP3 player, a GPS device, notebook computer, and a cell phone.

11. The multi-power charger of claim 9, wherein the output receptacle comprises a retractable cable.

12. The multi-power charger of claim 11, wherein the output cable is adapted to connect to a plug for accommodating the first device.

13. The multi-power charger of claim 11, wherein the output receptacle is connected to a polarity switch, wherein the retractable cable comprises at least two leads, and wherein the polarity switch is adapted to be engaged to switch the polarity of the at least two leads.

14. The multi-power charger of claim 9, wherein the input receptacle is adapted to connect to a second device and wherein the multi-power charger further comprises:

a user input device; and

a processor configured for;

receiving user commands from the user input device directing a transfer of data between the first device and the second device; and

transferring the data between the first and second devices.

15. The multi-power charger of claim 1 further comprising:

a slot having electrical contacts configured to engage connector pins of an insert panel selected from the group consisting of a solar panel, a digital music player, a storage medium, a display, a gaming device, an MP3 player, a clock, a calculator, a GPS receiver and a PDA;

a user input device; and

a processor configured for receiving user commands from the user input device for selecting functions of the insert panel.

16. The multi-power charger of claim 1 further comprising a slot for receiving a belt clip.

17. The multi-power charger of claim 1 further comprising a laser pointer.

18. The multi-power charger of claim 1 further comprising a flash light.

19. The multi-power charger of claim 1 further comprising a compass.

8. The multi-power charger of claim 8, wherein the switching is performed by a switching diode.