公开(公告)号：US20050017766A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-27

申请号：US10456361

申请日：2003-06-06

Applicant: Jose Formenti

Inventor： Jose Formenti

IPC: G06F1/26 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H02M7/12 ,  H03B1/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/0065 ,  G06F1/263 ,  H02J7/0011 ,  H02J7/0036 ,  H02J7/0068

Abstract: The present invention comprises a combination of a new circuit topology utilizing microcontroller (202, 302) and a modified logic control circuit which enables the replacement of a Schottky diode, commonly used in series with AC adapter, by a MOS transistor switch (212, 312) to implement airline mode operation of a system, with the added benefits of more efficient power dissipation and minimization of sparking or arcing at the power input terminal.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括利用微控制器（202,302）的新电路拓扑和经修改的逻辑控制电路的组合，该逻辑控制电路能够通过MOS晶体管开关（212,312）替换通常与AC适配器串联的肖特基二极管 ）实现系统的航空模式运行，具有更高效的功率消耗和最小化电力输入端子的火花或电弧放电的附加益处。

公开(公告)号：US20060164061A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-27

申请号：US11044797

申请日：2005-01-27

Applicant: Jose Formenti ,  Garry Elder

Inventor： Jose Formenti ,  Garry Elder

IPC: F02P3/02

CPC classification number: H02J7/022

Abstract: A single wire interface between an AC power adapter and end equipment, such as a notebook computer, conveys digital information from the adapter to the end equipment when the adapter is operative in a first operating mode and carries an analog signal employed in a closed loop to control the DC output voltage of the AC power adapter when the AC adapter is operative in a second operating mode. When the AC adapter is operative in the first operating mode, the AC adapter output voltage is clamped to a first predetermined voltage and when the AC adapter is operative in the second operating mode the output voltage is clamped to a second predetermined voltage, wherein the first predetermined voltage is less than the second predetermined voltage. Mechanisms for switching between the first and second operating modes are also provided.

Abstract translation: AC适配器和终端设备（如笔记本电脑）之间的单线接口在适配器在第一种工作模式下工作时将数字信息从适配器传送到终端设备，并携带闭环采用的模拟信号 当AC适配器在第二操作模式下工作时，控制交流电源适配器的直流输出电压。 当AC适配器在第一操作模式下操作时，AC适配器输出电压被钳位到第一预定电压，并且当AC适配器在第二操作模式下工作时，输出电压被钳位到第二预定电压，其中第一 预定电压小于第二预定电压。 还提供了用于在第一和第二操作模式之间切换的机构。

公开(公告)号：US20060226814A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-12

申请号：US11102149

申请日：2005-04-08

Applicant: Jose Formenti ,  Garry Elder

Inventor： Jose Formenti ,  Garry Elder

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/263 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1635

Abstract: A system interface having an interface for dual battery packs provides for power up sequencing of battery packs and pack switching under the control of a host processor within associated system electronics. The host processor communicates with each battery pack via a pack interface that includes a single wire mode control signal and a single wire status signal. The mode control signal allows the host processor to control the operational mode of selector switches within the respective battery pack. The single wire status signal provides status information to the host processor regarding the state of the selector switches within the respective battery pack. The mode and status signals are multi-state signals that permit at least three states to be identified via the single wire interface. Selector switches are provided only in the battery packs. No selector switches are included in the system electronics to minimize voltage drops between the selected battery pack and the system electronics.

Abstract translation: 具有用于双电池组的接口的系统接口在相关联的系统电子设备内的主机处理器的控制下提供电池组的上电顺序和包切换。 主处理器通过包括单线模式控制信号和单线状态信号的包接口与每个电池组通信。 模式控制信号允许主处理器控制相应电池组内的选择器开关的操作模式。 单线状态信号向主处理器提供关于相应电池组内的选择器开关的状态的状态信息。 模式和状态信号是允许通过单线接口识别至少三个状态的多状态信号。 选择开关仅在电池组中提供。 系统电子设备中不包括选择器开关，以最小化所选电池组和系统电子部件之间的电压降。

公开(公告)号：US20060038449A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-23

申请号：US10922074

申请日：2004-08-19

Applicant: Jose Formenti ,  Mark Hamlett

Inventor： Jose Formenti ,  Mark Hamlett

IPC: H01H83/14

CPC classification number: H02J7/0068 ,  Y10T307/696 ,  Y10T307/702 ,  Y10T307/724 ,  Y10T307/76 ,  Y10T307/865

Abstract: An apparatus for selectively coupling a system with a first power supply or a second power supply includes: (a) a first switch for effecting a first coupling of the system with the first power supply; (b) a second switch for effecting a second coupling of the system with the second power supply; (c) a first switch control unit coupled for controlling the first switch; (d) a second switch control unit coupled for controlling the second switch; (e) a connection director unit coupled with the first and second switch control units for providing control signals to effect the first and second coupling; at least one of the first and second coupling being effected as an initial coupling establishing a generally time-dependent increasing current between the system and one power supply and a continuing coupling establishing a substantially constant operating current between the system and the one power supply.

Abstract translation: 用于选择性地将系统与第一电源或第二电源耦合的装置包括：（a）用于实现系统与第一电源的第一耦合的第一开关; （b）用于实现系统与第二电源的第二耦合的第二开关; （c）第一开关控制单元，用于控制第一开关; （d）连接用于控制第二开关的第二开关控制单元; （e）连接指导单元，与第一和第二开关控制单元耦合，用于提供控制信号以实现第一和第二耦合; 第一和第二耦合中的至少一个作为初始耦合实现，其建立系统和一个电源之间通常随时间变化的增加的电流，以及在系统和一个电源之间建立基本上恒定的工作电流的连续耦合。