Multiple function current-sharing charging system and method
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1. A method of charging rechargeable power supplies comprising:
- providing a charging system having at least one universal serial bus (USB) connection and at least one non-USB charging interface;
providing a first charging current usable to charge a first rechargeable power supply via one of the USB connection and the non-USB charging interface;
determining an available second charging current based on a difference between the first charging current and a maximum output of the charging system; and
while continuing to provide the first charging current via one of the USB connection and the non-USB charging interface, providing a second charging current via the other of the USB connection and the non-USB charging interface, the second charging current usable for charging a second rechargeable power supply, the second charging current based on the available second charging current.
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Abstract
Multiple function current-sharing charging systems and methods are provided. Where first and second rechargeable power supplies are connected to a charging system, a first charging current is provided to the first rechargeable power supply and a second charging current is provided to the second rechargeable power supply. Upon detection of a predetermined charge level of one of the rechargeable power supplies, a third charging current is provided to the first rechargeable power supply and a fourth charging current is provided to the second rechargeable power supply.
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1. A method of charging rechargeable power supplies comprising:
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providing a charging system having at least one universal serial bus (USB) connection and at least one non-USB charging interface; providing a first charging current usable to charge a first rechargeable power supply via one of the USB connection and the non-USB charging interface; determining an available second charging current based on a difference between the first charging current and a maximum output of the charging system; and while continuing to provide the first charging current via one of the USB connection and the non-USB charging interface, providing a second charging current via the other of the USB connection and the non-USB charging interface, the second charging current usable for charging a second rechargeable power supply, the second charging current based on the available second charging current. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method of charging power supplies comprising:
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providing a charging system comprising a universal serial bus (USB) connection and a non-USB connection, the USB connection having at least two data lines; sending an identification signal via the USB connection using the USB connection'"'"'s data lines, the identification signal configured to be receivable by a first device with a first rechargeable power supply and allowing recognition that the charging system can provide charging current for a rechargeable power supply; providing a first charging current to one of the USB connection and the non-USB connection; determining an available second charging current based on a difference between the first charging current and a maximum output of the charging system; and while continuing to provide the first charging current, providing the available second charging current to the other of the USB connection and the non-USB connection. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9)
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