IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0244419
(2011-09-24)
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등록번호 |
US-8604753
(2013-12-10)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Bessa, Jerry S.
- Cox, Martin D.
- Moore, Donald K.
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
8 인용 특허 :
2 |
초록
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The teachings relate to a method of distributing to a user a system to provide a remedy for inadequate battery life in a handheld device. The system comprises a modular hybrid-charger assembly operably connected to a device holder. The modular hybrid-charger assembly comprises a rechargeable interna
The teachings relate to a method of distributing to a user a system to provide a remedy for inadequate battery life in a handheld device. The system comprises a modular hybrid-charger assembly operably connected to a device holder. The modular hybrid-charger assembly comprises a rechargeable internal battery connected to a port operable to function as a connection to a portable electronic device, a power management engine embodied in a computer readable medium, and a solar energy source. The device holder comprises a framework operable to receive, hold, and release the portable electronic device; and an alignment mechanism that facilitates a mating of the portable electronic device with the hybrid-charger assembly. The modular hybrid-charger assembly can comprise a form factor that is interchangeable and operable with each of several different device holder form factors.
대표청구항
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1. A method of distributing to a user a remedy for inadequate battery life in a portable electronic device, the method comprising: providing the user of the device with a system, the system comprising a portable docking station, the portable docking station having a hybrid-charging mechanism for cha
1. A method of distributing to a user a remedy for inadequate battery life in a portable electronic device, the method comprising: providing the user of the device with a system, the system comprising a portable docking station, the portable docking station having a hybrid-charging mechanism for charging the portable electronic device, wherein: the portable docking station is configured for a carrying by the user to function as a device for storing, transporting, or charging the portable electronic device portably by the user;the hybrid-charging mechanism comprises a rechargeable battery and a solar panel for converting light energy into a charge to be delivered to the portable electronic device;the system includes an alignment mechanism that facilitates a mating of the portable electronic device with the hybrid-charging system by aligning a connector port of the portable electronic device with a connector port of the hybrid-charging system on a platform of the hybrid charger assembly to connect the connector port of the hybrid charger assembly with the connector port of the portable electronic device; and,the system is operable by the user while mobile to provide the remedy for the inadequate battery life in the portable electronic device. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the alignment mechanism comprises a compressible platform that (i) contacts the port side of the portable electronic device, (ii) aligns the connector port of the portable electronic device with the connector port of the hybrid charger system while in an uncompressed state, and (iii) mates the connector port of the portable electronic device with the connector port of the hybrid charger system while in a compressed state. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the connector port of the docking station is adjustable by the user to alternate positions to align and mate with alternate portable electronic devices having alternate connector port positions. 4. The method of claim 1, further comprising an external port to serve as an external power supply for an external portable electronic device. 5. The method of claim 1, the system having the function of trickle-charging the portable electronic device when docked in the docking station between or during uses of the portable electronic device, such that the charging mechanism (i) functions to maintain a full or substantially full charge between or during uses of the portable electronic device and (ii) has a greater efficiency in transfer of charge to the portable electronic device than a traditional charging mechanism charging from a low charge. 6. The method of claim 1, the system having up to about 95% efficiency in transfer of charge to the portable electronic device. 7. The method of claim 1, the system having a charge delivery rate to the portable electronic device that is at least about 25% higher than that of a universal serial bus (USB) charger. 8. The method of claim 1, wherein the solar panel is adjustable in position to align the solar panel with a light source and optimize an incidence angle of light to increase a solar charging rate. 9. The method of claim 1, the system having a power management engine on a computer readable medium and operable to identify power input, set an input current limit, detect battery status, provide charge where required, or a combination thereof. 10. The method of claim 1, the system further comprising a belt clip, wherein the belt clip is adjustable in position to prop the docking station in a stationary position while off of the user to allow the user to visualize a graphical user interface on the portable electronic device. 11. The method of claim 1, wherein the solar panel is tetherless, and the portable electronic device comprises a handheld data processing system selected from the group consisting of a cellular telephone, a personal digital assistant, a microcomputer, an entertainment gaming system, a music playing system, a video playing system, a video recording device, a digital image recording device, a global positioning system, a digital book reader, a personal media device, or a combination thereof. 12. The method of claim 1, wherein the solar panel is tetherless, and the portable electronic device comprises a smartphone. 13. The method of claim 1, the system further comprising a memory management engine having a flash memory and a means for downloading data to a non-transitory computer readable storage medium that is wireless external to the docking station, wherein the memory management engine functions to (i) download non-critical or labeled data from the portable electronic device and (ii) transfer the data to the non-transitory computer readable storage medium that is wireless external to the docking station. 14. A method of distributing to a user a remedy for inadequate battery life in a smartphone, the method comprising: providing the user of the phone with a system, the system comprising a portable docking station, the portable docking station having a hybrid-charging mechanism for charging the phone, wherein: the portable docking station is configured for a carrying by the user to function as a device for storing, transporting, or charging the phone portably by the user;the hybrid-charging mechanism comprises a rechargeable battery and a solar panel for converting light energy into a charge to be delivered to the phone;the system includes an alignment mechanism that facilitates a mating of the phone with the hybrid-charging system by aligning a connector port of the phone with a connector port of the hybrid-charging system on a platform of the hybrid charger assembly to connect the connector port of the hybrid charger assembly with the connector port of the phone; and,the system is operable by the user while mobile to provide the remedy for the inadequate battery life in the phone. 15. The method of claim 14, wherein the solar panel is tetherless, and the phone comprises a handheld data processing system selected from the group consisting of a personal digital assistant, a microcomputer, an entertainment gaming system, a music playing system, a video playing system, a video recording device, a digital image recording device, a global positioning system, a digital book reader, a personal media device, or a combination thereof. 16. The method of claim 14, the system having the function of trickle-charging the phone when docked in the docking station between or during uses of the phone, such that the charging mechanism functions to maintain a full or substantially full charge between or during uses of the phone. 17. A method of distributing to a user a remedy for inadequate battery life in a handheld device having a mobile video application, the method comprising: providing the user of the device with the system, the system comprising a portable docking station, the portable docking station having a hybrid-charging mechanism for charging the device, wherein: the portable docking station is configured for a carrying by the user to function as a device for storing, transporting, or charging the device portably by the user;the hybrid-charging mechanism comprises a rechargeable battery and a solar panel for converting light energy into a charge to be delivered to the device;the system includes an alignment mechanism that facilitates a mating of the device with the hybrid-charging system by aligning a connector port of the device with a connector port of the hybrid-charging system on a platform of the hybrid charger assembly to connect the connector port of the hybrid charger assembly with the connector port of the device; and,the system is operable by the user while mobile to provide the remedy for the inadequate battery life in the device. 18. The method of claim 17, wherein the solar panel is tetherless, and the device comprises a handheld data processing system selected from the group consisting of a phone, a personal digital assistant, a microcomputer, an entertainment gaming system, a music playing system, a video playing system, a video recording device, a digital image recording device, a global positioning system, a digital book reader, a personal media device, or a combination thereof. 19. The method of claim 17, the system having the function of trickle-charging the device when docked in the docking station between or during uses of the device, such that the charging mechanism functions to maintain a full or substantially full charge between or during uses of the device. 20. The method of claim 17, the system having up to about 95% efficiency in transfer of charge to the device.
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