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Power adapter for powering a remote device through a computer data port

  • US 6,138,242 A
  • Filed: 10/29/1999
  • Issued: 10/24/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/08/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A power adapter for powering a remote device for use with a portable computer, the power adapter comprising:

  • a first plug for connecting to a data port of the portable computer and for sourcing power from the data port, said data port including one selected from a group comprising;

    a mouse port and a USB port;

    a power converter electrically connected to the first plug for regulating the sourced power from the data port and outputting a power requirement to the remote device, anda second plug electrically connected to the power converter for connection to the remote device and delivery of the outputted power requirement thereto.

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