Multi-use fast rate charging stand
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1. An apparatus comprising:
- a plurality of connectors within a multiport charging dock, wherein each connector is configured to receive a device including a rechargeable battery;
a charger, coupled to the plurality of connectors, to charge the battery of each device connected to one of the plurality of connectors according to a battery type detected in each of the devices;
a plurality of switches, wherein the plurality of switches are coupled to the plurality of connectors to electrically couple the plurality of connectors to the charger; and
circuitry (i) to control switching of the plurality of switches coupled to the plurality of connectors, (ii) to connect the plurality of connectors to the charger, and (iii) to permit charging current to flow from a variable current source to each device connected to one of the plurality of connectors based upon the battery type identified by a battery type identifier;
wherein the charger charges a plurality of devices using first and second prioritized charging schemes when the plurality of devices are connected to the plurality of connectors,wherein the first prioritized charging scheme charges batteries in devices in a first subgroup of the plurality of devices over multiple other subgroups of the plurality of devices, andwherein the second prioritized charging scheme is used to charge batteries in devices within the first subgroup of the plurality of devices.
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Abstract
An apparatus includes a charger and a plurality of connectors such that a connector includes a switch and a connection between the charger and the connector. The charger is configured to direct a switch associated with one of the plurality of connectors to connect the connector with which it is associated to the charger. The charger is also configured to charge a device connected to the connector according to a type of battery detected in the device. A plurality of devices is charged using a prioritized charging scheme.
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1. An apparatus comprising:
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a plurality of connectors within a multiport charging dock, wherein each connector is configured to receive a device including a rechargeable battery; a charger, coupled to the plurality of connectors, to charge the battery of each device connected to one of the plurality of connectors according to a battery type detected in each of the devices; a plurality of switches, wherein the plurality of switches are coupled to the plurality of connectors to electrically couple the plurality of connectors to the charger; and circuitry (i) to control switching of the plurality of switches coupled to the plurality of connectors, (ii) to connect the plurality of connectors to the charger, and (iii) to permit charging current to flow from a variable current source to each device connected to one of the plurality of connectors based upon the battery type identified by a battery type identifier; wherein the charger charges a plurality of devices using first and second prioritized charging schemes when the plurality of devices are connected to the plurality of connectors, wherein the first prioritized charging scheme charges batteries in devices in a first subgroup of the plurality of devices over multiple other subgroups of the plurality of devices, and wherein the second prioritized charging scheme is used to charge batteries in devices within the first subgroup of the plurality of devices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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