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Adaptive power battery charging apparatus

  • US 5,939,862 A
  • Filed: 11/19/1997
  • Issued: 08/17/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/20/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A portable computer system comprising:

  • a portable computer;

    a battery coupled to the portable computer, the battery providing power to the portable computer;

    a power source coupled to the battery and the portable computer, the power source charging the battery and providing power to the portable computer; and

    a power control circuit coupled to the power source and the battery, the power control circuit monitoring the power provided to the battery and to the portable computer by the power source and varying the power provided by the power source based upon the power needs of the battery as determined by the power needs of the battery being below a maximum power output.

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