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Smart charger

  • US 6,246,211 B1
  • Filed: 01/19/2000
  • Issued: 06/12/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/19/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A smart charger, comprising:

  • a housing with a first interface for power transmission and data transmission of a graphic image data file and adapted for connection to a graphic image device, with a second interface adapted for connection to a power source, and with a third interface adapted for connection to a communication device where said third interface comprises at least one of a fax/modem port and standard PC I/O port;

    a charger disposed within said housing and connected to said second interface to receive power, and connected to said first interface to provide charging power; and

    a control module disposed within said housing and connected to receive information from said first interface and to communicate information to said third interface wherein said first interface includes a data interface and control module to translate data received at said first interface from a first data protocol to one of RS232, USB, ethernet, and modem protocols for communication to said third interface.

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