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HIGH VOLTAGE CHARGING FOR A PORTABLE DEVICE

  • US 20140136863A1
  • Filed: 11/14/2013
  • Published: 05/15/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/14/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for charging a portable device using a power supply, the method comprising:

  • detecting, by the portable device, coupling of the power supply to the portable device;

    receiving, by the portable device, identification information from the power supply;

    enabling, by the portable device, a communication channel between the power supply and the portable device based on the identification information;

    determining, by the portable device, based on additional information received from the power supply, that the power supply is capable of providing voltage of up to 20 V;

    sending, by the portable device, a message to the power supply to output a specific voltage; and

    receiving, by the portable device, the specified voltage.

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