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Accessory power management

  • US 8,473,761 B2
  • Filed: 05/09/2012
  • Issued: 06/25/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/06/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of operating a computing device, the method comprising:

  • establishing a connection between the computing device and a power source via a cable;

    receiving, by the computing device, an indication that the power source can supply current at a first level;

    receiving, by the computing device, an indication that the cable can supply current at a lower, second level; and

    drawing, by the computing device, a current having a limit equal to the lower second level.

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