US 6,614,206 B1 · Universal USB charging accessory

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention relate to an apparatus for supplying power to electronic devices, comprising a housing, an electric power source connector coupled to the housing, an electronic circuit enclosed in the housing and electrically coupled to the power source connector, and a universal serial bus connector coupled to the housing and electrically coupled to the electronic circuit, wherein the connector is capable of supplying electrical power to one or more electronic devices for battery charging. The electronic circuit is capable of controlling the charging of the batteries of more than one device and can be enabled to provide data communication between data devices. The apparatus may receive power from a utility power outlet or from another electronic device through the USB connector.

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Dependent claims

An electronic charging apparatus, comprising:

a housing;
an electric power source connector coupled to said housing;
an electronic circuit enclosed in said housing and coupled to said electric power source connector;
and
a plurality of universal serial bus connectors coupled to said housing, wherein said connectors are operable to supply electrical power to electronic devices and wherein said electronic circuit is enabled to control recharging of batteries of said electronic devices.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Universal USB charging accessory

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Universal USB charging accessory

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Abstract

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