USB Power Supply
First Claim
1. A power supply system for providing Direct Current (DC) to a plurality of personal electronic devices, at least two of which have different charging requirements, comprising:
- a source of Alternating Current (AC) power;
a power converter effective to convert said AC power to a DC voltage and amperage;
a plurality of power outlets, each configured to receive at least one power connector connected to one of said personal electronic devices; and
a signal decoder effective to determine said charging requirements of at least one of said connected personal electronic devices.
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Abstract
A power supply system effective to provide power to a plurality of different personal electronic devices includes a source of AC or DC power, a power converter effective to convert the AC or DC power to a useable voltage and amperage, a remote power outlet or a plurality of remote power outlets each configured to receive one or more connectors and a signal decoder. The signal decoder determines the requirements of a connected one of the personal entertainment devices and personal computing devices and apply the requirements to the power outlet for powering the device.
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1. A power supply system for providing Direct Current (DC) to a plurality of personal electronic devices, at least two of which have different charging requirements, comprising:
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a source of Alternating Current (AC) power; a power converter effective to convert said AC power to a DC voltage and amperage; a plurality of power outlets, each configured to receive at least one power connector connected to one of said personal electronic devices; and a signal decoder effective to determine said charging requirements of at least one of said connected personal electronic devices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A power supply system effective to provide appropriate power to a plurality of different personal electronic devices, comprising:
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a source of AC or DC power; a power converter effective to convert the AC or DC power to a useable voltage and amperage; at least one remote power outlet, each configured to receive one or more connectors for connecting to and powering the personal electronic devices ; and a signal decoder within each said remote outlet effective to determine the requirements of a connected one of said personal electronic devices and cause said power converter to supply a configured amount of power to said personal electronic device meeting the determined requirements of that device. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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