BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM AND MOBILE AND ACCESSORY DEVICES
First Claim
1. An electronic system comprising:
- an electronic device; and
a plurality of batteries, wherein each battery in the plurality of batteries independently negotiates with the electronic device for an agreed power level at which power is to be transferred between the electronic device and the battery.
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Abstract
Various embodiments of the present invention are directed at a method and system for recharging batteries for wireless electronic devices. According to one embodiment, a battery charging and monitoring system is disclosed. The system includes a host machine providing a plurality of charging slots and a plurality of wireless devices coupled to and powered by a plurality of batteries. The host machine is adapted to communicate with the plurality of wireless devices through a plurality of wireless links to monitor the plurality of batteries coupled to the wireless devices. According to another embodiment, an electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device is adapted to couple with at least a rechargeable battery and to negotiate with the rechargeable battery for an agreed range of power parameters. The electronic device is further adapted to accept power from and to provide power to the rechargeable battery at the agreed range of power parameters.
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1. An electronic system comprising:
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an electronic device; and a plurality of batteries, wherein each battery in the plurality of batteries independently negotiates with the electronic device for an agreed power level at which power is to be transferred between the electronic device and the battery. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An electronic system comprising:
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an electronic device; and a plurality of batteries, wherein a coordinating battery in the plurality of batteries negotiates with the electronic device for an agreed power level at which power is to be transferred between the electronic device and each of the plurality of batteries. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An electronic system comprising:
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an electronic device; a first battery, where the first battery may provide power to the electronic device; and a second battery, where the second battery does not provide power to the electronic device until the first battery is discharged to a first level, and then the second battery provides power to the electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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