System and method for charging a battery in a mobile device
DCFirst Claim
1. A mobile device, the mobile device configurable for use in a wireless telecommunications network, comprising:
- a Universal Serial Bus (“
USB”
) interface configured to allow reception of a USB cable;
a charging subsystem, the charging subsystem operably connected to the USB interface V-bus power line;
the charging subsystem operably connectable to a battery, and configured to charge a battery if a battery is operably connected;
the charging system further configured to use power from the V-bus power line for the charging of a battery, if a battery is operably connected; and
,where the mobile device refrains from transmitting over the data lines from the USB interface.
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Abstract
An adapter for providing a source of power to a mobile device through an industry standard port is provided. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the adapter comprises a plug unit, a power converter, a primary connector, and an identification subsystem. The plug unit is operative to couple the adapter to a power socket and operative to receive energy from the power socket. The power converter is electrically coupled to the plug unit and is operable to regulate the received energy from the power socket and to output a power requirement to the mobile device. The primary connector is electrically coupled to the power converter and is operative to couple to the mobile device and to deliver the outputted power requirement to the mobile device. The identification subsystem is electrically coupled to the primary connector and is operative to provide an identification signal.
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12 Claims
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1. A mobile device, the mobile device configurable for use in a wireless telecommunications network, comprising:
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a Universal Serial Bus (“
USB”
) interface configured to allow reception of a USB cable;a charging subsystem, the charging subsystem operably connected to the USB interface V-bus power line; the charging subsystem operably connectable to a battery, and configured to charge a battery if a battery is operably connected; the charging system further configured to use power from the V-bus power line for the charging of a battery, if a battery is operably connected; and
,where the mobile device refrains from transmitting over the data lines from the USB interface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A mobile device, the mobile device configurable for use in a wireless telecommunications network, comprising:
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a Universal Serial Bus (“
USB”
) interface configured to allow reception of a USB cable;a charging subsystem, the charging subsystem operably connected to the USB interface V-bus power line; the charging subsystem operably connectable to a battery, and configured to charge a battery if a battery is operably connected; the charging system further configured to use power from the V-bus power line for the charging of a battery, if a battery is operably connected, in one of a plurality of charge modes; where data lines D+ and D−
at the USB interface are configured to receive signals;a microprocessor and memory usable to process the received signals, configured such that after USB enumeration and upon receipt of data line signals, the microprocessor directs the charger to stay in the same charging state as when USB enumeration was completed. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6)
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7. A method of charging a ban cry in a mobile device, the mobile device configurable for use in a wireless telecommunications network, comprising:
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providing a Universal Serial Bus (“
USB”
) interface configured to allow reception of a USB cable, and, receiving power on a V-bus power line at the USB interface;providing an operable connection between the power received at the USB interface on the V-bus power line and a charging subsystem; having a battery in operable connection to the charging subsystem; providing power to the battery using the charger subsystem; and
,not responding to data lines at the USB interface. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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10. A method for charging a battery in a mobile device, the mobile device configurable for use in a wireless telecommunications network, comprising:
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providing a Universal Serial Bus (“
USB”
) interface configured to allow reception of a USB cable, and, to receiving power on a V-bus power line at the USB interface;providing an operable connection between the power received at the USB interface on the V-bus power line and a charging subsystem; having a battery in operable connection to the charging subsystem; providing power to the battery using the charger subsystem in one of a plurality of charge modes; using a microprocessor and memory to process the signals received on the USB interface data lines, such that after USB enumeration and upon receipt of data line signals, the microprocessor directs the charger to stay in the same charging state as when USB enumeration was completed. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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