BATTERY CHARGING MODE SELECTION
First Claim
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1. A mobile device comprising:
- a processor;
a memory coupled to the processor;
a display device coupled to the processor;
a battery connector to couple to a rechargeable battery to provide power;
a power manager coupled to the battery connector to charge the battery in a first charging mode and a second charging mode; and
a switch coupled to the power manager and responsive to user actuation to select between the first charging mode and the second charging mode.
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Abstract
A device includes a battery connector to couple to a rechargeable battery to provide power, a power manager coupled to the battery connector to charge the battery when connected to the battery connector in a first charging mode and a second charging mode, a power jack to receive a power plug, and a switch coupled to the power jack and the power manager and responsive to user actuation via the power plug to select the second charging mode.
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21 Claims
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1. A mobile device comprising:
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a processor; a memory coupled to the processor; a display device coupled to the processor; a battery connector to couple to a rechargeable battery to provide power; a power manager coupled to the battery connector to charge the battery in a first charging mode and a second charging mode; and a switch coupled to the power manager and responsive to user actuation to select between the first charging mode and the second charging mode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. The mobile device of claim wherein the switch comprises a switch selected from the group consisting of mechanical switches, electrical switches, magnetic switches, and electromagnetic switches.
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12. A device comprising:
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a battery connector to couple to a rechargeable battery to provide power; a power manager coupled to the battery connector to charge the battery when connected to the battery connector in a first charging mode and a second charging mode; a power jack to receive a power plug; and a switch coupled to the power jack and the power manager and responsive to user actuation via the power plug to select the second charging mode. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method comprising:
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receiving a power plug in a power jack; charging a battery in a first charging mode responsive to receipt of the power plug in a first manner; and charging the battery in a second charging mode responsive to receipt of the power plug in a second manner. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21)
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