Inductive powering for a mobile communication device and method for use therewith
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1. A communication device comprising:
- voice data and RF integrated circuit (IC) that includes;
a memory module that stores at least one application having a plurality of power modes; and
a processing module, coupled to the memory module, that executes the plurality of operational instructions and that determines a selected one of the plurality of power modes, and generates a power mode signal based on the selected one of the plurality of power modes; and
an off-chip power management circuit, coupled to the processing module, an off-chip inductive power module and coupleable to at least one alternative power source, that receives the power mode signal and that generates a plurality of power supply signals, based on the power mode signal, from one of, a inductive power signal from the off-chip inductive power module, and an alternative power signal from the at least one alternative power source, wherein the off-chip power management circuit adjusts a supply voltage in response to the power mode signal.
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Abstract
A voice data and RF integrated circuit (IC) receives at least one power status signal indicating an inductive power status of an off-chip inductive power module, the inductive power status including an inductive power ready state, and the at least one power status signal further indicating a battery power status of a battery. A selected one of a plurality of power modes is determined based on the at least one power status signal. A power mode signal is generated based on the selected one of the plurality of power modes. A plurality of power supply signals are generated based on the power mode signal.
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1. A communication device comprising:
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voice data and RF integrated circuit (IC) that includes; a memory module that stores at least one application having a plurality of power modes; and a processing module, coupled to the memory module, that executes the plurality of operational instructions and that determines a selected one of the plurality of power modes, and generates a power mode signal based on the selected one of the plurality of power modes; and an off-chip power management circuit, coupled to the processing module, an off-chip inductive power module and coupleable to at least one alternative power source, that receives the power mode signal and that generates a plurality of power supply signals, based on the power mode signal, from one of, a inductive power signal from the off-chip inductive power module, and an alternative power signal from the at least one alternative power source, wherein the off-chip power management circuit adjusts a supply voltage in response to the power mode signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A voice data and RF integrated circuit (IC) comprising:
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a memory module that stores at least one application having a plurality of power modes; and a processing module, coupled to the memory module, that executes the plurality of operational instructions and that determines a selected one of the plurality of power modes, and generates a power mode signal based on the selected one of the plurality of power modes; an on-chip power management circuit, coupled to the processing module, an off-chip inductive power module and coupleable to at least one alternative power source, that receives the power mode signal and that generates a plurality of power supply signals, based on the power mode signal, from one of, a inductive power signal from the off-chip inductive power module, and an alternative power signal from the at least one alternative power source; and an interface module that can be selectively activated by the processing module based on the current use characteristics and wherein the processing module to generate the power mode signal that commands the on-chip power management circuit to discontinue the generation of a supply voltage to power the interface module. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method for use in a voice data and RF integrated circuit (IC) comprising:
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receiving at least one power status signal indicating an inductive power status of an off-chip inductive power module, the inductive power status including an inductive power ready state, and the at least one power status signal further indicating a battery power status of a battery; determining a selected one of a plurality of power modes based on the at least one power status signal; generating a power mode signal based on the selected one of the plurality of power modes; and generating a plurality of power supply signals, based on the power mode signal including adjusting a supply voltage in response to the power mode signal. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23)
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