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USB Power Supply

  • US 20160211683A1
  • Filed: 03/28/2016
  • Published: 07/21/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/14/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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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:

  • a source of Alternating Current (AC) power;

    a power converter configured to receive said AC power and being effective to convert said AC power to a DC voltage and amperage;

    a plurality of power outlets, each configured to receive said DC voltage and amperage from said power converter, and each configured to receive at least one power connector connected to one of said personal electronic devices; and

    wherein each outlet has located in it a signal decoder effective to determine said charging requirements of at least one of said connected personal electronic devices and communicate said charging requirements to the power converter, thereby dictating the DC voltage and amperage converted by said power converter.

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