Console power systems
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1. A system comprising:
- a console configured to receive power during a period of use, wherein the console includes a computer system provided to present data to users; and
a pager configured to provide power to the console during the period of use, wherein the pager includes a telecommunication device provided to notify and locate users, wherein the pager couples to the console, and wherein power is provided to the console from the pager via a wired connection and via a wireless connection;
wherein the pager comprises one of a gaming pager configured to allow users to play games on the console or a coaster pager configured to provide notifications to users,wherein the pager is associated with a user by utilizing an identifier, andwherein the pager includes a programmable logic device that receives signals from another computer system to notify users.
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Abstract
In various implementations, a pager may be coupled to a console. The pager may include a battery and coupling the pager to the console may provide power to the console. In some implementations, the power provided to the console may charge a battery of the console and/or allow the console to perform one or more operations.
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1. A system comprising:
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a console configured to receive power during a period of use, wherein the console includes a computer system provided to present data to users; and a pager configured to provide power to the console during the period of use, wherein the pager includes a telecommunication device provided to notify and locate users, wherein the pager couples to the console, and wherein power is provided to the console from the pager via a wired connection and via a wireless connection; wherein the pager comprises one of a gaming pager configured to allow users to play games on the console or a coaster pager configured to provide notifications to users, wherein the pager is associated with a user by utilizing an identifier, and wherein the pager includes a programmable logic device that receives signals from another computer system to notify users. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system comprising:
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a console comprising a computer system adapted to receive power from a console battery, a pager, or both during a period of use, wherein the console includes the computer system provided to present data to users; and a pager comprising a telecommunication device adapted to provide power to the console battery, the console, or both during the period of use, wherein the pager notifies and locates users, wherein the pager electrically couples to the console, the console battery, or both, and wherein power is provided to the console from the pager via a wired connection and via a wireless connection; wherein the pager comprises one of a gaming pager configured to allow users to play games on the console or a coaster pager configured to provide notifications to users, wherein the pager is associated with a user by utilizing an identifier, and wherein the pager includes a programmable logic device that receives signals from another computer system to notify users.
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14. A method for charging and operating a console comprising a computer system provided to present data to users, the method comprising:
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coupling a pager comprising a telecommunication device provided to notify and locate users to the console to provide power to the console from the pager by utilizing electrical connectors of a coupling member to contact at least a portion of additional electrical connectors of the console and via a wireless connection; wherein the pager comprises one of a gaming pager configured to allow users to play games on the console or a coaster pager configured to provide notifications to users, wherein the pager is associated with a user by utilizing an identifier, and wherein the pager includes a programmable logic device that receives signals from another computer system to notify users. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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