Method and apparatus for increasing the number of the powered devices supported by the poe system

9-11. (canceled)

A method for use in a powered device to assist power sourcing equipment to supply power to the powered device, wherein the powered device comprises an electrical energy storage device, the method comprises the step of:

• sending charging related information to the power sourcing equipment.

17-19. (canceled)

A power sourcing apparatus in a power sourcing equipment to power a powered device, wherein the powered device comprises:

• a determining means configured to determine whether a predetermined charging condition is satisfied;
• and
• a power supplying means configured to charge an electrical energy storage device of the powered device when the predetermined charging condition is satisfied, the electrical energy storage device being used to provide the powered device with a working power supply.

21-30. (canceled)

An aiding apparatus in a powered device configured to aid a power sourcing equipment in powering the powered device, wherein the powered device comprises an electrical energy storage device, the aiding apparatus comprises:

• means for sending configured to send a charging related information to the power sourcing equipment.

32-40. (canceled)