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- Various embodiments described herein relate to apparatus and methods for providing electrical power and data to electronic devices.
- the present invention provides such a device.
- FIG. 1A is a block diagram of an EDMPS system according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 1B is a block diagram of another EDMPS system according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram of another EDMPS system according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 3A is a block diagram of an architecture including a first EDMPS element according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 3B is a block diagram of another architecture including a second EDMPS element according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 4 is a block diagram of an architecture including an EDMPS element according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an architecture including another EDMPS element according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 6 is a flow diagram illustrating several methods according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 7 is a partial drawing of an EDMPS system according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 8A is a diagram of an EDMPS element interface according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 8B is a diagram of another EDMPS element interface according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 8C is a diagram of another EDMPS element interface according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 9 is a side drawing of a configurable EDMPS system according to various embodiments.
- FIGS. 10A-10C are simplified drawings of a power converter, USB interface, and memory card interface element of a configurable EDMPS system according to various embodiments.
- FIGS. 11A-11C are simplified drawings of an end cap element of a configurable EDMPS system according to various embodiments.
- FIGS. 12A-12C are simplified drawings of an 110/120 volt, 60/50 Hz two prong plug (North and Central America and Japan AC plug) compatible element of a configurable EDMPS system according to various embodiments.
- FIGS. 13A-13D are simplified drawings of a 230 volt, 50 Hz three prong plug (United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus, Malta, Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong format AC plug) and two prong plug (Europe except UK) element of a configurable EDMPS system according to various embodiments.
- FIGS. 14A-14C are simplified drawings of an energy storage and mini-USB interface element of a configurable EDMPS system according to various embodiments.
- FIGS. 15A-15C are simplified drawings of an headphone storage element of a configurable EDMPS system according to various embodiments.
- FIGS. 16A-16C are simplified drawings of a high wattage power supply element of a configurable EDMPS system according to various embodiments.
- FIGS. 17A-17C are simplified drawings of a low wattage power supply element of a configurable EDMPS system according to various embodiments.
- FIGS. 18A-18C are simplified drawings of an USB tip storage element of a configurable EDMPS system according to various embodiments.
- FIGS. 19A-19C are simplified drawings of a 12 volt DC power interface (commonly termed a cigarette lighter interface) element of a configurable EDMPS system according to various embodiments.
- FIGS. 20A-20C are simplified drawings of a light generation device element of a configurable EDMPS system according to various embodiments.
- FIGS. 21-25 are simplified drawings of various configurations of the configurable EDMPS system according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B are block diagrams of EDMPS (“EDMPS”) systems 500 A, 500 B according to various embodiments.
- the systems 500 A, 500 B may be employed in the apparatus 700 ( FIG. 7 ) and 800 ( FIG. 9 ).
- the system 500 A includes a power coupling module (“PCM”) 510 , a transformer/inverter module (“TIM”) 520 A ( 990 in FIG. 9 ), and a power source and charger module (“PSCM”) 530 A ( 930 in FIG. 9 ).
- the system 500 A may receive external power from an AC or DC EPS (“EPS”) ( 20 A in FIG. 3A ).
- the PCM 510 may include one or more mechanical elements or prongs ( 970 , 950 , 830 in FIG. 9 , FIG.
- FIG. 12A-12C , FIG. 13A-13D , FIG. 19A-19C may be connected to an AC source or supply or DC source or supply EPS 20 A.
- the PCM 510 may be configured for different AC sources, supplies or networks that have different mechanical interfaces including the United States (US), European (EU), Asian (AS), and South African (SA) electrical networks where the voltages may range from 100 to 230 volts.
- different AC prong modules ( 510 A, 510 B, 510 C, 510 D and 950 , 970 in FIG. 9 ) may be coupable to the TIM 520 A via one or more connections 512 A, 512 B ( 524 A, 524 B, 524 C in FIGS. 8A, 8B ) ( 958 A, 958 B in FIG. 13A-D , 978 A, 978 B in FIG. 12A-12C ).
- the TIM 520 A may receive a electrical signal via a PCM 510 , 970 , 950 in FIG. 9 , FIG. 12A-12C , FIG. 13A-13D and connections 512 A, 512 B, 958 A, 958 B in FIG. 13A-D , 978 A, 978 B in FIG. 12A-12C to convert the received electrical signal to a DC signal having a desired voltage and amperage.
- the module 950 , 970 may work in combination with module 990 to convert the electrical signal to a desired DC signal on pin set 996 A, B or 998 A, B.
- the DC signal may have about a 5-volt power supply and amperage from 100 mA to 900 mA on the pin set 998 A, B and about a 50-volt power supply and amperage from 100 ma to 3 A on the pins 996 A, B.
- the DC signal may be provided on connection 522 A directly to a DC powered device 30 A, 30 B, and coupled to a PSCM 530 A.
- the TIM 520 A may also provide a different DC signal (having another voltage or amperage) as a function a coupled charger or PSM 530 A requirements (coupled module in the 800 system embodiment).
- the PSCM 530 A may include an electrical energy storage element (“EESE”) ( 36 in FIGS. 3A, 3B, 4, 5 ) (within 930 in an embodiment) including a battery, capacitor, or other device capable of storing electrical energy.
- EESE electrical energy storage element
- the PSCM 530 A, element 990 or element 930 may include a charger capable of delivering electrical energy to one or more EESE.
- the PSCM 530 A may also generate energy for a powered electronic device (“PED”) 30 A, 30 B and provide the signal on electronic data and electrical energy connection (“EDEEC”) 532 A.
- the EDEEC 532 A may be any electrical connection including a USB female or male connection ( 524 D in FIG. 8C ) or PED specific interface, magnetic, or other connection including a propriety connector.
- the connection may be the pin pair 996 A, B or 998 A, B, or USB interface 1002 for apparatus 800 in FIGS. 9, 10A -C, and FIGS. 14A-C .
- FIG. 1B is a block diagram of another EDMPS system 500 B according to various embodiments.
- the system 500 B may include a PCM 510 , ( 950 , 970 , 830 in FIG. 9 ), a transformer/inverter/charger module (“TICM”) 520 B, and a power and data source module (“PDSM”) 530 B.
- the EDMPS system 500 B may receive external power from an EPS ( 20 A in FIGS. 3A, 3B ).
- the PCM 510 , ( 950 , 970 , 830 in FIG. 9 ), may include one or more mechanical elements or prongs that may be connectable to an EPS.
- FIG. 9 may be configured for different external AC sources or networks that have different mechanical interfaces including the United States (US), European (EU), Asian (AS), and South African (SA) networks ( 510 A, 510 B, 510 C, 510 D, 970 , 950 ).
- different power coupling modules 510 , ( 950 , 970 in FIG. 9 ) may be coupable to the transformer/inverter/charger 520 A via one or more connections 512 A, 512 B ( 524 A, 524 B, 524 C in FIGS. 8A, 8B ), ( 958 A, 958 B of element 950 , 978 A, 978 B of element 970 ).
- the TICM 520 B may receive an AC (alternating current) or DC (Direct Current) electrical signal via a PCM 510 and connections 512 A, 512 B and convert the received AC or DC electrical signal to a DC signal having a desired voltage and amperage.
- the module 950 , 970 may work in combination with module 990 to convert a received electrical signal to a desired electrical signal on pin set 996 A, B or 998 A, B.
- the desired electrical signal may be a direct current (“DC”) signal having about a 5-volt power supply and amperage from 100 mA to 900 mA on the pin set 998 A, B and about a 50-volt power supply and amperage from 100 ma to 3 A on the pins 996 A, B.
- DC direct current
- the desired electrical signal may be provided on connection 522 A directly to a PED 30 A, 30 B and coupled to a PDSM 530 B.
- the TICM 520 B may also provide a different desired electrical signal (having another voltage or amperage) as a function of the PDSM requirements 530 B.
- the PDSM 530 B may include an EESE ( 36 in FIGS. 3A, 3B, 4 ) including a battery, capacitor, or other device capable of storing electrical energy.
- the TICM 520 B may include a charger capable of delivering electrical energy to one or more EESE of the PDSM 530 B ( 930 in FIGS. 9, 14A -C).
- the PDSM 530 B may also generate or provide energy for a PED and provide the signal on EDEEC 532 A ( 938 A, B in FIG. 14C, 942 in FIG. 14B ).
- the EDEEC 532 A may be any electronic data or electrical connection including a USB female or male connection ( 524 D in FIG. 8C ), magnetic, or other connection including a propriety connector.
- the connection may be the pin pair 996 A, B or 998 A, B, or USB interface 1002 for apparatus 800 in FIGS. 9, 10A -C, and FIGS. 14A-C .
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an EDMPS system 500 E according to various embodiments.
- the EDMPS system 500 E includes an alternating current US (AC) prong PCM 510 A, one of a combination of a TIM 520 A and a PSCM 530 A and a combination of a TICM 520 B and a PDSM 530 B.
- AC alternating current US
- the combination of a TIM 520 A and a PSCM 530 A is described above with reference to 1 A.
- the combination of a TICM 520 B and a PDSM 530 B is described above with reference to 1 B.
- the EDMPS system 500 E may include additional modules including a retractable USB cable storage module 544 A, retractable USB cable tips module ( 850 in FIGS. 9, 18A-18C ), EU prong module 510 B ( 950 in FIGS. 9, 13A-13D ), AS prong module 510 C, SA prong module 510 D, secure digital (“SD”) card storage module 570 A, and flashlight module 580 A ( 810 in FIGS. 9, 20A-20C ).
- the retractable USB cable storage module 544 A may include a recess capable of holding a USB cable or a retractable USB cable.
- the retractable USB tip module 550 A, 850 may include multiple connectable tips that may be coupled to a cable or interface to enable the cable or interface to be coupled to an PED 30 A, 30 B having different connections 524 D including propriety connections.
- the EDMPS system 500 E may also include a European (EU) prong module 510 B, 950 , an Asian (AS) prong module 510 C, and a South African (SA) prong module 510 D.
- the secure digital (SD) card storage module 560 A may include one or more recesses to hold micro or standard size secure digital or other memory cards.
- a stereo headset storage 570 A ( 910 in FIGS. 9, 15A-15C ) may include a recess to hold a stereo headset ( 570 C in FIG. 7, 919A , B in FIG. 15A ) and a spindle ( 570 B in FIG. 7, 916B in FIG. 15A, 15B ).
- the headset 570 C, 919 A,B may be wound about the spindle 570 B, 916 B and the combined headset 570 C, 919 A,B and spindle 570 B, 916 B may be stored in the recess 570 A, 916 A which may further include a cap 570 A.
- the EDMPS system 500 E may also include a flashlight 580 A, 810 .
- the flashlight 580 A, 810 may include one or more light elements including incandescent, LED, or electroluminescent element.
- the flashlight 580 A, 810 may include a male or female connector 524 A, 524 B, 524 C, or 524 D or flat connector 818 A, B in FIG. 20A that may couple with one of the PSCM 530 A ( 930 in FIG. 9 ), the PDSM 530 B, the TIM 520 A ( 990 in FIG. 9 ), and the TICM 520 B.
- the TICM 520 B may provide electrical energy to the one or more lighting elements of the flashlight or lighting module 580 A, 810 .
- the lighting module 580 A, 810 may also include an EESE 36 to power the one or more lighting elements independent of the PSCM 530 A ( 930 in FIG. 9 ), the PDSM 530 B, the TIM 520 A ( 990 in FIG. 9 ), and the TICM 520 B.
- FIG. 3A is a block diagram of an architecture 10 A including an EDMPS system 500 A according to various embodiments.
- the architecture 10 A includes an EPS 20 A, an EDMPS system 500 A, and several PED 30 A, B.
- the PED 30 A, 30 B may be powered by an electronic data and electrical energy interface module (“EDEEIM”) 540 B, 540 A ( FIGS. 3A, 3B ), 340 A, 340 B ( FIG. 4 ) 340 A, 340 B ( FIG. 5 ).
- EDEEIM electronic data and electrical energy interface module
- the PED 30 A, 30 B may be coupled to an EDMPS system 500 A, 500 B, 500 C, 500 D via cable(s) 64 A, 64 B coupling the PED 30 A, 30 B electronic data and electrical energy interface module (“EDEEIM”) 32 to an EDMPS 500 A, 500 B, 500 C, 500 D, 870 , 890 , 930 , 990 EDEEIM 540 B, 540 A ( FIGS. 3A, 3B ), 340 A, 340 B ( FIG. 4 ) 340 A, 340 B ( FIG. 5 ).
- the EDMPS system 500 A, 500 B, 870 , 890 , 930 , 970 , 990 may provide desired electrical energy to one or more PEDs 30 A, 30 B via the EDEEIM 32 , 942 .
- a PED 30 A, 30 B may include a rechargeable EESE 36 .
- the EDMPS system 500 A, 500 B, 870 , 890 , 930 , 970 , 990 may provide desired electrical energy to one or more PEDs 30 A, 30 B via the EDEEIM 32 , 132 , 32 A, 32 B, 942 , 880 A, 1002 that is sufficient to a) power the PED 30 A, 30 B, b) charge an EESE 36 of a PED 30 A, 30 B, and c) simultaneously power a PED 30 A, 30 B and charge an EESE 36 of a PED 30 A, 30 B.
- the EESE 36 may be a re-chargeable battery, capacitor, or other device capable of temporarily storing electrical energy.
- the EDMPS system 500 A of FIG. 3A may include a PCM 510 , a TIM 520 A, and PSCM 530 A.
- the PSCM 530 A may include a switch controller module 46 A, a charging module 48 A, an EDEEIM 540 A, a multiple position switch 54 A, an EESE 56 A, and one or more user detectable signal generation modules (“UDSGM”) 58 A.
- the EPS 20 A may supply external electrical power.
- the EPS 20 A may be part of an electrical distribution network, independent electrical source, or localized electrical source including a battery 56 A, generator, or solar generation module.
- the PCM 510 may include multiple electrical contacts ( 510 A, 510 B, 510 C, and 510 D, 998 A, B, 938 A, 938 B, 880 A, 900 A) that enable a EDMPS 500 A to receive electrical energy from an EPS 20 A.
- the EPS 20 A may supply external electrical power to the PCM 510 via a standard outlet where the power coupling includes two electrical connectors for a non-grounded application and three electrical connections for a grounded application as a function of the EPS, such as prongs 938 A, 938 B ( FIG. 12B ), 965 A, 965 B ( FIG. 13D ), 963 A, 963 B, 963 C ( FIG. 13B ).
- the TIM 520 A may receive external electrical power and convert the received electrical power to a desired power signal having a predetermined voltage and amperage as needed or required by one or more PEDs 30 A, and 30 B.
- the TIM 520 A may also provide electrical energy to an EDEEIM 540 B where the electrical energy may be the same as the desired electrical power provided to or to be provided to PEDs 30 A, and 30 B.
- the interfaces 540 B, 540 A may be universal serial bus (USB) compatible interfaces or specific to one or more PED 30 A, 30 B.
- the TIM 520 A may include a data memory storage interface (“DMSI”) 66 that may interface with one or more DMSI including a compact flash card, secure digital (SD), miniSD, microSD, SD high capacity (SDHC), miniSDHC, microSDHC, SD extended capacity, and memory stick.
- the DMSI 66 may conform to the SD input-output (SDIO) standard to enable a data memory card and other devices to communicate electronic data with and through a PED 30 A, 30 B via the EDEEIM 32 .
- SDIO SD input-output
- the TIM 520 A may also include internal, non-volatile and volatile electronic data memory (“IDM”) 68 where the electronic data may be communicated with a PED 30 A, 30 B via the EDEEIM 32 .
- IDM internal, non-volatile and volatile electronic data memory
- the PSCM 530 A may include a UDSGM 58 A, charging module 48 A, EESE 56 A, multiple position switch (“MPS”) 54 A, switch controller module (“SCM”) 46 A, and electronic data and electrical energy interface module (“EDEEIM”) 540 A.
- the PSCM 530 A may receive electrical energy from the TIM 520 A. The electrical energy may be received by the charging module 48 A, SCM 46 A and MPS 54 A.
- the SCM 46 A may detect when sufficient energy is provided by TIM 520 A and direct the electrical energy to the EDEEIM 540 A (MPS 54 A in lower position) via the MPS 54 A control line. Otherwise the SCM 46 A may direct electrical energy from the EESE 56 A (MPS 54 A in upper position) via the MPS 54 A control line 47 A to the EDEEIM 540 A when insufficient energy is provided by the TIM 520 A.
- the charging module 48 A may receive electrical energy from the TIM 520 A and charge one or more EESE 56 A.
- the charging module 48 A may provide an electrical signal to the one or more UDSGM 58 A to inform a user when the EESE 56 A is being charged, discharged, external power is present, and when one or more PEDs 30 A, and 30 B are electrically coupled to a PSCM 530 A.
- the EESE 56 A may include one or more batteries, capacitors, or other electrical energy storage devices.
- the SCM 46 A may work in conjunction with the MPS 54 A to direct electrical energy from one of the TIM 520 A and the EESE 56 A to the EDEEIM 540 A via the coupling 62 A.
- FIG. 3B is a block diagram of an architecture 10 B including the EDMPS 500 B according to various embodiments.
- the architecture 10 B may include an EPS 20 A, the EDMPS 500 B, and a PED 30 A.
- the PED 30 A may be powered by the EDEEIM 540 A.
- the EDMPS 500 B of FIG. 3B may include a PCM 510 , a TICM 520 B, and PDSM 530 B.
- the TICM 520 B may include a SCM 46 A, a charging module 48 A, a transformer/inverter 44 A, and one or more UDSGM 58 A.
- the PDSM 530 B may include an EDEEIM 540 A, a MPS 54 A, an IDM 68 , an DMSI 66 , and an EESE 56 A.
- the EPS 20 A may supply external AC or DC electrical energy or power.
- the PCM 510 may provide electrical energy to the transformer/inverter 44 A of the TICM 520 B where electrical energy may be the same as the electrical power provided to or to be provided to PEDs 30 A, 30 B or another electrical signal including an AC or DC signal having various waveforms.
- the transformer/inverter 44 A may provide electrical energy as required by the charging module 48 A.
- the transformer/inverter 44 A may also provide an electrical signal to the SCM 46 A where the electrical signal represents the energy level of the electrical signal received from the PCM 510 to the TICM 520 B.
- the charging module 48 A may receive electrical energy from the transformer/inverter 44 A and charge one or more EESE 56 A by providing a controlled electrical signal to the PDSM 530 B.
- the charging module 48 A may also provide an electrical signal to the one or more UDSGM 58 A to inform a user when a EESE 56 A is being charged or discharged, external power is present from a PCM 510 , and when one or more PEDs 30 A, 30 B are electrically coupled to the PDSM 530 B.
- the EESE 56 A may include one or more batteries, capacitors, or other electrical energy storage devices.
- the SCM 46 A may work in conjunction with the MPS 54 A to direct electrical energy from one of the transformer/inverter 44 A and the EESE 56 A to the EDEEIM 540 A via the coupling 62 A.
- the SCM 46 A may control the switch 54 A as a function of the electrical signal received from the transformer/inverter 44 A via the switch control line 47 A.
- the EDMPS 500 A, 500 B, 500 C, 500 D, 500 E may provide desired electrical energy to one or more PEDs 30 A, 30 B via the EDEEIM 32 A, 32 B.
- the EDEEIM 540 A may receive an electrical signal on line 62 A from the MPS 54 A and provide the electrical signal on the appropriate electrical contacts of the EDEEIM to provide desired electrical power via an electrical connection 64 A to the PED 30 A, 30 B EDEEIM 32 .
- the PDSM 530 B may also communicate electronic data between the IDM 68 and the DMSI 66 to a PED 30 A, 30 B via the respective EDEEIM 540 A AND 32 .
- FIG. 4 is a block diagram of another EDMPS 500 C according to various embodiments.
- a PED 30 A, 30 B in the architecture 10 C may have a EDEEIM 32 .
- the EDMPS 500 C may include a PCM 510 , a TIM 520 C, and a PSCM 530 C.
- the TIM 520 C and the PSCM 530 C may each include an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) 320 A, 330 A respectively.
- ASIC application specific integrated circuit
- the TIM 520 C ASIC 320 A may perform the functions of the transformer/inverter 44 A, the DMSI 66 , the IDM 68 , and the EDEEIM 340 A as described in reference to EDMPS 500 A TIM 520 A.
- the TIM 520 C ASIC 320 A may further include a UDSGM 58 A where the UDSGM 58 A provides an indication of data transfer between the IDM 68 or DMSI 66 and the EDEEIM 340 A.
- the PSCM 530 C ASIC 330 A may perform the functions of the charging module 48 A, SCM 46 A, MPS 54 A, UDSGM 58 B, and the EDEEIM 340 B as described in reference to EDMPS 500 A PSCM 530 A.
- the PSCM 530 C may also include a EESE 56 A that is coupled to the ASIC 330 A.
- the EDMPS 500 C EDEEIM 340 A, 340 B may be one of a male or female based electrical contact interface and the PED 30 A, 30 B EDEEIM 32 may be one of a female or male interface, respectively.
- FIG. 5 is a block diagram of another EDMPS 500 D according to various embodiments.
- a PED 30 A in the architecture 10 D may include an EDEEIM 32 .
- the EDMPS 500 D may include a PCM 510 , a TICM 520 D, and a PDSM 530 D.
- the TICM 520 C and the PDSM 530 D may each include an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) 320 B, 330 B respectively.
- the TICM 520 D ASIC 320 B may perform the functions of the transformer/inverter 44 A, the charging module 48 A, the SCM 46 A, and the UDSGM 58 A as described in reference to EDMPS 500 B TICM 520 B.
- the PDSM 530 D ASIC 330 B may perform the functions of the DMSI 66 , the IDM 68 , the MPS 54 A, and the EDEEIM 540 A as described in reference to EDMPS 500 B PDSM 530 B.
- the PDSM 530 D may also include a EESE 56 A that is coupled to the ASIC 330 B.
- the PDSM 530 D ASIC 320 A may further include a UDSGM 58 B where the UDSGM 58 B provides an indication of data transfers between the IDM 68 or DMSI 66 and the EDEEIM 340 A.
- the EDMPS 500 D EDEEIM 340 A may be one of a male or female based electrical contact interface and the PED 30 A EDEEIM 32 may be one of a female or male interface, respectively.
- FIG. 6 is a flow diagram illustrating several methods 400 according to various embodiments.
- An ASIC 330 A, 320 B may employ the method 400 illustrated by the FIG. 6 flow diagram.
- the method 400 may determine whether sufficient power is being provided by an EPS 20 A to power one or more PED 30 A, 30 B (activity 402 ). When the power is insufficient and at least one device (PED 30 A, 30 B) is coupled to a EDMPS 500 C, 500 D (activity 404 ), the method 400 may provide energy to the one or more devices (PED) 30 A, 30 B from an EESE 56 A (activity 406 ) and provide an indication of the EESE 56 A status via a UDSGM 358 A (activity 406 , 408 ).
- the method 400 may charge the EESE 56 A (activity 414 ) and provide an indication of the EESE 56 A charge level via the UDSGM 358 A (activity 416 ). Further, when sufficient power is provided by a EPS 20 A (activity 402 ) and at least one device (PED) 30 A, 30 B is coupled to an EDEEIM 340 A, 340 B (activity 422 ), the method 400 may provide electrical energy to the one or more devices (PED) 30 A, 30 B from the EPS 20 A (activity 424 ) and provide an indication of the existence of power from the EPS 20 A via the UDSGM 358 A (activity 426 ).
- FIG. 7 is a block diagram of an EDMPS architecture 700 .
- the architecture 700 includes a US prong module 510 A, a transformer/inverter 520 A, a power source/charger 530 A, a USB cable receptacle 540 A, a USB cable tip receptacle 550 A, an EU prong module 510 B, an AS prong module 510 C, an SA prong module 510 D, a stereo headset receptacle 570 A, and a light element 580 A.
- the stereo receptacle may include a spindle 570 B to wrap the stereo headset 570 C thereon.
- the stereo receptacle 570 A may include a cap 570 D.
- the elements of the EDMPS system 500 A, 500 B, 500 C, 500 D and 700 may be coupled together via mechanical or magnetic connections such as the connections 522 shown in FIG. 8A, 8B, and 8C .
- One or more elements of the 500 A, 500 B, 500 C, 500 D, and 700 may be coupled electrically via one or more electrical couplings 524 A, 524 B, 524 C, and 524 D.
- the system 800 may include a focused light generation module (“FLGM”) 810 , a car or airplane DC PCM 850 , a low voltage, wattage charger module (“LVCM”) 870 , a high voltage, wattage charger module (“HVCM”) 890 , a headphone storage module (“HSM”) 910 , a PSCM 930 , a United Kingdom (UK) or European (EU) AC PCM 950 , a United States (US) AC PCM 970 , a TIM 990 , and an end-cap module 1010 .
- FLGM focused light generation module
- LVCM low voltage, wattage charger module
- HVCM high voltage, wattage charger module
- HSM headphone storage module
- FIGS. 10A-10C are simplified drawings of a TIM 990 ( 520 A in FIG. 3A and 520C in FIG. 4 ) of a configurable EDMPS system 900 according to various embodiments.
- the TIM 990 has a top, female-type mechanical and electrical connector (“TFMEC”) 993 , a bottom, male-type mechanical and electrical connector (“BMMEC”) 992 , a EDEEIM 1002 , a DMSI 1006 B, and a UDSGM 1006 A.
- TFMEC female-type mechanical and electrical connector
- BMMEC bottom, male-type mechanical and electrical connector
- the TFMEC 993 may include multiple female mechanical connections or opening pair (“FMCP”) 995 A, 995 B where the one opening 995 A is larger than the other opening 995 B to orient the pair 995 A, 995 B with a corresponding male mechanical connector pair (“MMCP”).
- FMCP female mechanical connections or opening pair
- the TFMEC 993 further includes an electrical energy connection pair (“EECP”) 1004 A, 1004 B.
- the EECP 1004 A, 1004 B may be mechanically and electrically couplable to a PCM 510 including the PCM 830 , 950 , and 970 and the PSCM 930 .
- the BMMEC 992 may include multiple male mechanical connections or pair (“MMCP”) 994 A, 994 B where the one element 994 A is larger than the other element 994 B to orient the pair 994 A, 994 B with a corresponding female mechanical connector pair.
- the BMMEC 992 further includes an inner EECP 998 A, 998 B and an outer EECP 996 A, 996 B.
- the inner EECP 998 A, 998 B may have a lower wattage range (about 5-volt with amperage from 100 mA to 900 mA) then the outer EECP 996 A, 996 B (about 50-volts with amperage from 100 mA to 3 A).
- the inner EECP 998 A, 998 B may be mechanically and electrically couplable to the FLGM 810 , LVCM 870 , and PSCM 930 .
- the outer EECP 996 A, 996 B may be mechanically and electrically couplable to the HVCM 890 .
- the EDEEIM 1002 may be USB compatible
- the DMSI 1006 B may be SD memory interface compatible
- the UDSGM 1006 A may include at least one light emitting diode (LED).
- the EDEEIM 1002 may provide electrical power and data to a PED 30 A, 30 B coupled to the EDEEIM 1002 .
- FIGS. 11A-11C are simplified drawings of an end cap module 1010 of the configurable EDMPS system 800 according to various embodiments.
- the end-cap module 1010 may include a logo 1014 on a top surface 1012 and a BMMEC 1013 .
- the BMMEC 1013 may include multiple male mechanical connections or pair (“MMCP”) 1014 A, B where the one element 1014 A is larger than the other element 1014 B to orient the pair 1014 A, 1014 B with a corresponding female mechanical connector pair including with the FLGM 830 , the TIM 990 , the PCM 970 , the PCM 950 , the PCM 830 , and the PSCM 930 .
- MMCP multiple male mechanical connections or pair
- FIGS. 12A-12C are simplified drawings of an 110/120 volt, 60/50 Hz two prong plug (North and Central America and Japan AC plug) PCM 970 of a configurable EDMPS system 800 according to various embodiments.
- the PCM 970 has a TFMEC 973 , a BMMEC 972 , an extendable, recessed US and Japan style AC outlet prong pair 983 A, B and prong pair extension slide 982 .
- the TFMEC 973 may include multiple FMCP 975 A, B where the one opening 975 A is larger than the other opening 975 B to orient the pair 975 A, 975 B with a corresponding MMCP.
- the TFMEC 973 includes the prong pair extension slide 982 where a user may advance the prong pair 983 A, B from within the PCM 970 or slide the prong pair 983 A, B back into the PCM 970 .
- the BMMEC 972 may include MMCP 974 A, B where one connector 974 A is larger than the other connector 974 B to orient the pair 974 A, B with the TIM 990 corresponding female mechanical connector pair 995 A, B.
- the BMMEC 992 further includes an inner EECP 978 A, B.
- the EECP 978 A, B may be electrically coupled to the TIM 990 EECP 1004 A, B.
- the PCM 970 may provide external electrical power to the TIM 990 via the EECP 1004 A, B.
- the PCM 970 may provide about 100 to 110-volt, 50-60 Hz electrical signals to the TIM 990 when the PCM 970 is coupled to an appropriate EPS 20 A and coupled to the TIM 990 (as shown in FIG.
- FIGS. 13A-13D are simplified drawings of a 230 volt, 50 Hz three prong plug (United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus, Malta, Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong format AC plug) and two prong plug (Europe except UK) PCM 950 of a configurable EDMPS system 800 according to various embodiments.
- the PCM 950 has a TFMEC 953 , a BMMEC 952 , an extendable, recessed UK style AC outlet three prong set 963 A, B, C, a rotatably extendable EU style AC outlet two prong pair 965 A, B, and a three prong set extension slide 962 .
- the TFMEC 953 may include multiple FMCP 955 A, B where the one opening 955 A is larger than the other opening 955 B to orient the pair 955 A, 955 B with a corresponding MMCP.
- the TFMEC 953 includes the UK three prong set extension slide 962 where a user may advance the UK three prong set 963 A, B, C from within the PCM 950 or slide the three prong set 963 A, B, C back into the PCM 950 .
- the EU two-prong pair 965 A, B may rotatably extended from within and back within the PCM 950 .
- the BMMEC 952 may include MMCP 954 A, B where one connector 954 A is larger than the other connector 954 B to orient the pair 954 A, B with the TIM 990 corresponding female mechanical connector pair 995 A, B.
- the BMMEC 952 further includes an inner EECP 958 A, B.
- the EECP 958 A, B may be electrically coupled to the TIM 990 EECP 1004 A, B.
- the PCM 950 may provide external electrical power to the TIM 990 via the EECP 1004 A, B.
- the PCM 950 may provide about 230-volt, 50 Hz electrical signals to the TIM 990 when the PCM 950 is coupled to an appropriate EPS 20 A and coupled to the TIM 990 similar to PCM 970 as shown in FIG.
- the TIM 990 BMMEC 992 may be simultaneously coupled to the PSCM 930 (as shown in FIG. 21, 1110 ), HVCM 890 ( FIG. 24, 1140 ), or LVCM 870 ( FIG. 25, 1150 ).
- FIGS. 14A-14C are simplified drawings of a PSCM 930 of a configurable EDMPS system 300 according to various embodiments.
- the PSCM 930 has a TFMEC 933 , a BMMEC 932 , an EDEEIM 942 , a UDSGM 943 B, and a user selection element 943 A.
- the TFMEC 933 may include FMCP 935 A, B where the opening 935 A is larger than the other opening 935 B to orient the pair 935 A, 935 B with a corresponding MMCP, in particular the TIM 970 MMCP 994 A, B.
- the TFMEC 933 further includes an EECP 944 A, B.
- the EECP 944 A, B may be mechanically and electrically couplable to the TIM 970 inner EECP 998 A, B.
- the BMMEC 932 may include MMCP 934 A, 934 B where the element 934 A is larger than the other element 934 B to orient the pair 934 A, B with a corresponding FMCP.
- the BMMEC 932 further includes an inner EECP 938 A, B.
- the inner EECP 998 A, B may have a lower wattage range (about 5-volt with amperage from 100 mA to 900 mA) where the energy may be generated by an EESE 56 A (see FIG. 23, 1130 ) or passed from the TIM 970 (see FIG. 21, 1110 and FIG. 22, 1120 ).
- the inner EECP 938 A, 938 B may be mechanically and electrically couplable to the FLGM 810 and LVCM 870 (see FIG. 23, 1130 , FIG. 22, 1120 ).
- the EDEEIM 942 may be mini-USB compatible
- the UDSGM 943 B may include at least one light emitting diode (LED) to indicate the PSCM 930 EESE 56 A status (charging, level, discharging, external energy provided, data activity on the EDEEIM 942 ).
- a user may toggle the selection element 943 A to select the UDSGM 943 B display mode.
- the EDEEIM 942 may provide electrical power and data to a PED 30 A, 30 B coupled to the EDEEIM 942 .
- the PSCM 930 may receive electrical energy from the EECP 944 A, B and charge the EESE 56 A and provide electrical energy to a module coupled to the EECP 938 A, B or a PED 30 A, 30 B coupled to the EDEEIM 942 .
- FIGS. 15A-15C are simplified drawings of an headphone storage module 910 of a configurable EDMPS system 800 according to various embodiments.
- the headphone storage module 910 has a TFMEC 913 , a BMMEC 912 , a cavity 916 A for a headphone spindle 916 B, a headphone spindle 916 B, and a headset speaker pair 919 A, B on the headphone spindle 916 B.
- the TFMEC 973 may include multiple FMCP 915 A, B where one opening 915 A is larger than the other opening 975 B to orient the pair 915 A, 915 B with a corresponding MMCP.
- the TFMEC 913 includes the headphone spindle cavity 916 A where a user may remove and store the headphone spindle 916 B.
- the headphone spindle 916 B may include a tab, headphone brackets and wire spindle below the headphone brackets (similar spindle 570 B in FIG. 7 ).
- the BMMEC 912 may include MMCP 914 A, B where one connector 914 A is larger than the other connector 914 B to orient the pair 914 A, B with another modules 810 , 830 , 850 , 870 , 890 , 930 , 950 , 970 corresponding FMCP.
- FIGS. 16A-16C are simplified drawings of a HVCM 890 of a configurable EDMPS system 800 according to various embodiments.
- the HVCM 890 has a TFMEC 893 , a BMMEC 892 , and an extendable, recessed power tip 900 A.
- the TFMEC 893 may include multiple FMCP 895 A, B where one opening 895 A is larger than the other opening 895 B to orient the pair 895 A, B with a corresponding MMCP.
- the TFMEC 893 further includes an outer EECP 906 A, B.
- the EECP 906 A, B may be electrically coupled to the TIM 990 EECP 996 A, B.
- the TIM 990 may provide electrical power to the HVCM 890 via the EECP 996 A, B.
- the TIM 990 may provide about 50-volt, 100 mA to 3 A DC electrical signal to the HVCM 890 when the TIM 990 is coupled to an appropriate PCM 970 , 950 , 830 (as shown in FIG. 25, 1150 ).
- the BMMEC 892 may include MMCP 894 A, B where one connector 894 A is larger than the other connector 894 B to orient the pair 894 A, B with another module 810 , 850 , 870 , 910 , 970 FMCP.
- the BMMEC 892 includes a cavity 902 storing an extendable power tip 900 A.
- the power tip 900 A may provide high wattage electrical energy to a high wattage electronic device to enable the device to operate and charge an EESE, the electronic device may be any high wattage electronic device including a laptop, personal data assistant, netbook, camcorder, or other higher wattage device.
- the HVCM 890 may produce a 50-volt, 100 mA to 3 A electrical signal on the power tip 900 A.
- the power tip may be coupled to a converter tip as required by a related electronic device.
- the power tip 900 A may be electrically coupled to the outer EECP 906 A, B via the cable 900 C.
- FIGS. 17A-17C are simplified drawings of a LVCM 870 of a configurable EDMPS system 800 according to various embodiments.
- the LVCM 870 has a TFMEC 873 , a BMMEC 872 , and an extendable, recessed power tip 880 A.
- the TFMEC 873 may include multiple FMCP 875 A, B where one opening 875 A is larger than the other opening 875 B to orient the pair 875 A, B with a corresponding MMCP.
- the TFMEC 873 further includes an inner EECP 884 A, B.
- the EECP 884 A, B may be electrically coupled to the TIM 990 inner EECP 998 A, B.
- the TIM 990 may provide electrical power to the LVCM 870 via the EECP 998 A, B.
- the TIM 990 may provide an about 5-volt, 100 mA to 90 mA DC electrical signal to the LVCM 870 when the TIM 990 is coupled to an appropriate PCM 970 , 950 , 830 (as shown in FIG. 24, 1140 ) or PSCM 930 (see FIG. 23, 1130 , FIG. 22, 1120 ).
- the BMMEC 872 may include MMCP 874 A, B where one connector 874 A is larger than the other connector 874 B to orient the pair 874 A, B with another module 810 , 850 , 890 , 910 , 970 FMCP.
- the BMMEC 872 includes a cavity 882 storing an extendable power tip 880 A.
- the power tip 880 A may provide low wattage electrical energy to a low wattage electronic device to enable the device to operate and charge an EESE, the electronic device may be any low wattage electronic device including a cellular phone, electronic reader, personal data assistant, digital camera, camcorder, or other low wattage device.
- the LVCM 870 may produce a 5-volt, 100 mA to 900 mA electrical signal on the power tip 880 A.
- the power tip may be coupled to a converter tip as required by a related electronic device.
- the power tip 880 A may be electrically coupled to the inner EECP 884 A, B via the cable 880 C.
- FIGS. 18A-18C are simplified drawings of an EDEEIM or power tip and cable storage module 850 of a configurable EDMPS system 800 according to various embodiments.
- the EDEEIM or power tip and cable storage module 850 has a TFMEC 853 , a BMMEC 852 , a cavity 856 for a EDEEIM 1002 , 942 or power tip 880 A, 900 A converters 856 A, 856 B, 856 C, a cavity 862 for storing EDEEIM 1002 , 942 or power tip 880 A, 900 A cables, and EDEEIM 1002 , 942 or power tip 880 A, 900 A converters 856 A, 856 B, 856 C in the cavity 856 .
- the TFMEC 853 may include multiple FMCP 855 A, B where one opening 855 A is larger than the other opening 855 B to orient the pair 855 A, B with a corresponding MMCP.
- the TFMEC 853 includes the EDEEIM 1002 , 942 or power tip 880 A, 900 A cavity 856 where a user may remove and store the EDEEIM 1002 , 942 or power tip 880 A, 900 A converters 856 A, 856 B, 856 C.
- the EDEEIM or power tip and cable storage module 850 may also include another opening cavity 862 for storing one or more EDEEIM 1002 , 942 or power tip 880 A, 900 A cables.
- the BMMEC 852 may include MMCP 854 A, B where one connector 854 A is larger than the other connector 854 B to orient the pair 854 A, B with another modules 810 , 830 , 910 , 870 , 890 , 930 , 950 , 970 corresponding FMCP.
- FIGS. 19A-19C are simplified drawings of a 12-volt DC (commonly termed a cigarette lighter interface) PCM 830 of a configurable EDMPS system 800 according to various embodiments.
- the PCM 830 has a TFMEC 833 , a BMMEC 832 , an extendable, recessed DC adapter 836 B with base/pivot 836 C.
- the TFMEC 833 may include multiple FMCP 835 A, B where one opening 835 A is larger than the other opening 835 B to orient the pair 835 A, 975 B with a corresponding MMCP.
- the TFMEC 833 includes the recessed DC adapter 836 B base/pivot 836 C. A user may rotate the adapter 836 B to couple to a corresponding EPS 20 A.
- the BMMEC 832 may include MMCP 834 A, B where one connector 834 A is larger than the other connector 834 B to orient the pair 834 A, B with the TIM 990 or PSCM 930 corresponding FMCP 995 A, B or 935 A, B.
- the BMMEC 832 further includes an inner EECP 838 A, B.
- the EECP 838 A, B may be electrically coupled to the TIM 990 EECP 1004 A, B or PSCM 930 EECP 944 A, B.
- the PCM 830 may provide external electrical power to the TIM 990 EECP 1004 A, B or PSCM 930 EECP 944 A, B.
- the PCM 830 may provide an about 12-volt, 100 mA to 900 mA DC electrical signal to the TIM 990 or PSCM 930 when the PCM 930 is coupled to an appropriate EPS 20 A and coupled to the TIM 990 or PSCM 930 .
- the TIM 990 BMMEC 992 may be simultaneously coupled to the PSCM 930 (as shown in FIG. 21, 1110 ), HVCM 890 ( FIG. 24, 1140 ), or LVCM 870 ( FIG. 25, 1150 ).
- the PSCM 930 may be simultaneously coupled to the LVCM 870 ( FIG. 23, 1130 ).
- FIGS. 20A-20C are simplified drawings of a FLGM 810 of a configurable EDMPS system 800 according to various embodiments.
- the FLGM 810 has a TFMEC 813 , a BMMEC 812 , and a focused light emission device 814 .
- the focused light emission device 814 may include one or more LEDs or other light generation elements.
- the TFMEC 813 may include multiple FMCP 815 A, B where one opening 815 A is larger than the other opening 815 B to orient the pair 815 A, B with a corresponding MMCP (such as the TIM 990 MMCP or PSCM 930 MMCP).
- the TFMEC 813 includes the EECP 814 A, B where the EECP 814 A, B may receive a low wattage electrical signal from the TIM 990 or PSCM 930 when coupled to same.
- the FLGM 810 may use the electrical energy to charge an internal EESE or power the focused light emission device 814 when activated.
- the BMMEC 812 may include a switch 816 where a user may activate the switch 816 to turn the focused light emission device 814 to an on state, strobe state, or off state in an embodiment.
- the FLGM 810 may direct energy from an internal EESE 56 A or from EECP 814 A, B as a function of their state (power on the EECP 814 A, B).
- the focused light emission device 814 may also provide an indication the EESE 56 A charge status.
- FIGS. 21-24 are simplified drawings of various configurations of the configurable EDMPS system according to various embodiments as referenced above.
- FIG. 23 is simplified drawings of an EDMPS system 800 including a LVCM 870 coupled directly to a PSCM 930 .
- the PSCM 930 may provide electrical energy to the PWCM 870 from an internal EESE 56 A or from a TIM 990 when the PSCM is coupled to the TIM 990 and the TIM 990 is coupled to an PCM 950 , 970 , or 830 as shown in FIG. 22, 1120 .
- a TIM 990 may receive electrical energy from a PCM 970 and provide the electrical energy to the PSCM 930 .
- the PSCM 930 may use the electrical energy to charge an internal EESE 56 A and power electrical energy to the LVCM 870 .
- the PSCM 930 may be separately charged by a TIM 990 coupled to a PCM 970 .
- a LVCM 870 and a HVCM 890 may be directly coupled to a TIM 990 where the TIM 990 is also coupled to a PCM 970 .
- Any of the components previously described can be implemented in a number of ways, including embodiments in software. Any of the components previously described can be implemented in a number of ways, including embodiments in software.
- the modules may include hardware circuitry, single or multi-processor circuits, memory circuits, software program modules and objects, firmware, and combinations thereof, as desired by the architect of the architecture 10 and as appropriate for particular implementations of various embodiments.
- the apparatus and systems of various embodiments may be useful in applications other than a sales architecture configuration. They are not intended to serve as a complete description of all the elements and features of apparatus and systems that might make use of the structures described herein.
- Applications that may include the novel apparatus and systems of various embodiments include electronic circuitry used in high-speed computers, communication and signal processing circuitry, modems, single or multi-processor modules, single or multiple embedded processors, data switches, and application-specific modules, including multilayer, multi-chip modules.
- Such apparatus and systems may further be included as sub-components within a variety of electronic systems, such as televisions, cellular telephones, personal computers (e.g., laptop computers, desktop computers, handheld computers, tablet computers, etc.), workstations, radios, video players, audio players (e.g., mp3 players), vehicles, medical devices (e.g., heart monitor, blood pressure monitor, etc.) and others.
- Some embodiments may include a number of methods.
- a software program may be launched from a computer-readable medium in a computer-based system to execute functions defined in the software program.
- Various programming languages may be employed to create software programs designed to implement and perform the methods disclosed herein.
- the programs may be structured in an object-orientated format using an object-oriented language such as Java or C++.
- the programs may be structured in a procedure-orientated format using a procedural language, such as assembly or C.
- the software components may communicate using a number of mechanisms well known to those skilled in the art, such as application program interfaces or inter-process communication techniques, including remote procedure calls.
- the teachings of various embodiments are not limited to any particular programming language or environment.
- inventive subject matter may be referred to herein individually or collectively by the term “invention” merely for convenience and without intending to voluntarily limit the scope of this application to any single invention or inventive concept, if more than one is in fact disclosed.
- inventive concept any arrangement calculated to achieve the same purpose may be substituted for the specific embodiments shown.
- This disclosure is intended to cover any and all adaptations or variations of various embodiments. Combinations of the above embodiments, and other embodiments not specifically described herein, will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description.
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- The present application is a continuation of pending application Ser. No. 14/806,637, entitled “CONFIGURABLE APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SUPPLYING POWER AND DATA TO ELECTRONIC DEVICES”, and filed on Jul. 22, 2015, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/676,038 now patented as U.S. Pat. No. 9,118,194, entitled “CONFIGURABLE APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SUPPLYING POWER AND DATA TO ELECTRONIC DEVICES”, and filed on Nov. 13, 2012, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/460,832 now patented as U.S. Pat. No. 8,310,087, entitled “CONFIGURABLE APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SUPPLYING POWER AND DATA TO ELECTRONIC DEVICES”, and filed on Apr. 30, 2012, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/711,240 now patented as U.S. Pat. No. 8,169,105, entitled “CONFIGURABLE APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SUPPLYING POWER AND DATA TO ELECTRONIC DEVICES”, and filed on Feb. 23, 2010, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/224,873, entitled “APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING POWER TO DC POWERABLE DEVICES VIA MULTIPLE AC SOURCE TYPES”, and filed on Jul. 12, 2009 each of which is incorporated by reference.
- Various embodiments described herein relate to apparatus and methods for providing electrical power and data to electronic devices.
- It may be desirable to be able to provide power to one or more electronic devices using a configurable device coupled or uncoupled to an independent power source at various geographical locations having various AC supplies (voltages, wattages, or frequencies). The present invention provides such a device.
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FIG. 1A is a block diagram of an EDMPS system according to various embodiments. -
FIG. 1B is a block diagram of another EDMPS system according to various embodiments. -
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of another EDMPS system according to various embodiments. -
FIG. 3A is a block diagram of an architecture including a first EDMPS element according to various embodiments. -
FIG. 3B is a block diagram of another architecture including a second EDMPS element according to various embodiments. -
FIG. 4 is a block diagram of an architecture including an EDMPS element according to various embodiments. -
FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an architecture including another EDMPS element according to various embodiments. -
FIG. 6 is a flow diagram illustrating several methods according to various embodiments. -
FIG. 7 is a partial drawing of an EDMPS system according to various embodiments. -
FIG. 8A is a diagram of an EDMPS element interface according to various embodiments. -
FIG. 8B is a diagram of another EDMPS element interface according to various embodiments. -
FIG. 8C is a diagram of another EDMPS element interface according to various embodiments. -
FIG. 9 is a side drawing of a configurable EDMPS system according to various embodiments. -
FIGS. 10A-10C are simplified drawings of a power converter, USB interface, and memory card interface element of a configurable EDMPS system according to various embodiments. -
FIGS. 11A-11C are simplified drawings of an end cap element of a configurable EDMPS system according to various embodiments. -
FIGS. 12A-12C are simplified drawings of an 110/120 volt, 60/50 Hz two prong plug (North and Central America and Japan AC plug) compatible element of a configurable EDMPS system according to various embodiments. -
FIGS. 13A-13D are simplified drawings of a 230 volt, 50 Hz three prong plug (United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus, Malta, Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong format AC plug) and two prong plug (Europe except UK) element of a configurable EDMPS system according to various embodiments. -
FIGS. 14A-14C are simplified drawings of an energy storage and mini-USB interface element of a configurable EDMPS system according to various embodiments. -
FIGS. 15A-15C are simplified drawings of an headphone storage element of a configurable EDMPS system according to various embodiments. -
FIGS. 16A-16C are simplified drawings of a high wattage power supply element of a configurable EDMPS system according to various embodiments. -
FIGS. 17A-17C are simplified drawings of a low wattage power supply element of a configurable EDMPS system according to various embodiments. -
FIGS. 18A-18C are simplified drawings of an USB tip storage element of a configurable EDMPS system according to various embodiments. -
FIGS. 19A-19C are simplified drawings of a 12 volt DC power interface (commonly termed a cigarette lighter interface) element of a configurable EDMPS system according to various embodiments. -
FIGS. 20A-20C are simplified drawings of a light generation device element of a configurable EDMPS system according to various embodiments. -
FIGS. 21-25 are simplified drawings of various configurations of the configurable EDMPS system according to various embodiments. -
FIG. 1A andFIG. 1B are block diagrams of EDMPS (“EDMPS”)systems systems FIG. 7 ) and 800 (FIG. 9 ). Thesystem 500A includes a power coupling module (“PCM”) 510, a transformer/inverter module (“TIM”) 520A (990 inFIG. 9 ), and a power source and charger module (“PSCM”) 530A (930 inFIG. 9 ). Thesystem 500A may receive external power from an AC or DC EPS (“EPS”) (20A inFIG. 3A ). ThePCM 510 may include one or more mechanical elements or prongs (970, 950, 830 inFIG. 9 ,FIG. 12A-12C ,FIG. 13A-13D ,FIG. 19A-19C ) that may be connected to an AC source or supply or DC source orsupply EPS 20A. In an embodiment thePCM 510 may be configured for different AC sources, supplies or networks that have different mechanical interfaces including the United States (US), European (EU), Asian (AS), and South African (SA) electrical networks where the voltages may range from 100 to 230 volts. In an embodiment, different AC prong modules (510A, 510B, 510C, 510D and 950, 970 inFIG. 9 ) may be coupable to theTIM 520A via one ormore connections FIGS. 8A, 8B ) (958A, 958B inFIG. 13A-D , 978A, 978B inFIG. 12A-12C ). - The
TIM 520A may receive a electrical signal via aPCM FIG. 9 ,FIG. 12A-12C ,FIG. 13A-13D andconnections FIG. 13A-D , 978A, 978B inFIG. 12A-12C to convert the received electrical signal to a DC signal having a desired voltage and amperage. Themodule module 990 to convert the electrical signal to a desired DC signal on pin set 996A, B or 998A, B. In an embodiment, the DC signal may have about a 5-volt power supply and amperage from 100 mA to 900 mA on the pin set 998A, B and about a 50-volt power supply and amperage from 100 ma to 3 A on thepins 996A, B. In another embodiment, the DC signal may be provided onconnection 522A directly to a DC powereddevice PSCM 530A. TheTIM 520A may also provide a different DC signal (having another voltage or amperage) as a function a coupled charger orPSM 530A requirements (coupled module in the 800 system embodiment). ThePSCM 530A may include an electrical energy storage element (“EESE”) (36 inFIGS. 3A, 3B, 4, 5 ) (within 930 in an embodiment) including a battery, capacitor, or other device capable of storing electrical energy. - The
PSCM 530A,element 990 orelement 930 may include a charger capable of delivering electrical energy to one or more EESE. ThePSCM 530A may also generate energy for a powered electronic device (“PED”) 30A, 30B and provide the signal on electronic data and electrical energy connection (“EDEEC”) 532A. TheEDEEC 532A may be any electrical connection including a USB female or male connection (524D inFIG. 8C ) or PED specific interface, magnetic, or other connection including a propriety connector. In an embodiment the connection may be thepin pair 996A, B or 998A, B, orUSB interface 1002 forapparatus 800 inFIGS. 9, 10A -C, andFIGS. 14A-C . -
FIG. 1B is a block diagram of anotherEDMPS system 500B according to various embodiments. Thesystem 500B may include aPCM 510, (950, 970, 830 inFIG. 9 ), a transformer/inverter/charger module (“TICM”) 520B, and a power and data source module (“PDSM”) 530B. TheEDMPS system 500B may receive external power from an EPS (20A inFIGS. 3A, 3B ). ThePCM 510, (950, 970, 830 inFIG. 9 ), may include one or more mechanical elements or prongs that may be connectable to an EPS. In an embodiment, thePCM 510 , (950, 970 inFIG. 9 ), may be configured for different external AC sources or networks that have different mechanical interfaces including the United States (US), European (EU), Asian (AS), and South African (SA) networks (510A, 510B, 510C, 510D, 970, 950). In an embodiment differentpower coupling modules 510, (950, 970 inFIG. 9 ), may be coupable to the transformer/inverter/charger 520A via one ormore connections FIGS. 8A, 8B ), (958A, 958B ofelement - The
TICM 520B may receive an AC (alternating current) or DC (Direct Current) electrical signal via aPCM 510 andconnections module module 990 to convert a received electrical signal to a desired electrical signal on pin set 996A, B or 998A, B. In an embodiment, the desired electrical signal may be a direct current (“DC”) signal having about a 5-volt power supply and amperage from 100 mA to 900 mA on the pin set 998A, B and about a 50-volt power supply and amperage from 100 ma to 3 A on thepins 996A, B. The desired electrical signal may be provided onconnection 522A directly to aPED PDSM 530B. TheTICM 520B may also provide a different desired electrical signal (having another voltage or amperage) as a function of thePDSM requirements 530B. ThePDSM 530B may include an EESE (36 inFIGS. 3A, 3B, 4 ) including a battery, capacitor, or other device capable of storing electrical energy. - The
TICM 520B (990 inFIGS. 9, 10A -C) may include a charger capable of delivering electrical energy to one or more EESE of thePDSM 530B (930 inFIGS. 9, 14A -C). ThePDSM 530B may also generate or provide energy for a PED and provide the signal onEDEEC 532A (938A, B inFIG. 14C, 942 inFIG. 14B ). TheEDEEC 532A may be any electronic data or electrical connection including a USB female or male connection (524D inFIG. 8C ), magnetic, or other connection including a propriety connector. In an embodiment the connection may be thepin pair 996A, B or 998A, B, orUSB interface 1002 forapparatus 800 inFIGS. 9, 10A -C, andFIGS. 14A-C . -
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of anEDMPS system 500E according to various embodiments. TheEDMPS system 500E includes an alternating current US (AC)prong PCM 510A, one of a combination of aTIM 520A and aPSCM 530A and a combination of aTICM 520B and aPDSM 530B. The combination of aTIM 520A and aPSCM 530A is described above with reference to 1A. The combination of aTICM 520B and aPDSM 530B is described above with reference to 1B. - The
EDMPS system 500E may include additional modules including a retractable USBcable storage module 544A, retractable USB cable tips module (850 inFIGS. 9, 18A-18C ),EU prong module 510B (950 inFIGS. 9, 13A-13D ), ASprong module 510C,SA prong module 510D, secure digital (“SD”)card storage module 570A, andflashlight module 580A (810 inFIGS. 9, 20A-20C ). The retractable USBcable storage module 544A, may include a recess capable of holding a USB cable or a retractable USB cable. The retractableUSB tip module PED different connections 524D including propriety connections. - The
EDMPS system 500E may also include a European (EU)prong module prong module 510C, and a South African (SA)prong module 510D. The secure digital (SD)card storage module 560A may include one or more recesses to hold micro or standard size secure digital or other memory cards. Astereo headset storage 570A (910 inFIGS. 9, 15A-15C ) may include a recess to hold a stereo headset (570C inFIG. 7, 919A , B inFIG. 15A ) and a spindle (570B inFIG. 7, 916B inFIG. 15A, 15B ). Theheadset spindle headset spindle recess cap 570A. TheEDMPS system 500E may also include aflashlight - The
flashlight flashlight female connector flat connector 818A, B inFIG. 20A that may couple with one of thePSCM 530A (930 inFIG. 9 ), thePDSM 530B, theTIM 520A (990 inFIG. 9 ), and theTICM 520B. ThePSCM 530A (930 inFIG. 9 ), thePDSM 530B, theTIM 520A (990 inFIG. 9 ), and theTICM 520B may provide electrical energy to the one or more lighting elements of the flashlight orlighting module lighting module EESE 36 to power the one or more lighting elements independent of thePSCM 530A (930 inFIG. 9 ), thePDSM 530B, theTIM 520A (990 inFIG. 9 ), and theTICM 520B. -
FIG. 3A is a block diagram of anarchitecture 10A including anEDMPS system 500A according to various embodiments. Thearchitecture 10A includes anEPS 20A, anEDMPS system 500A, andseveral PED 30A, B. ThePED FIGS. 3A, 3B ), 340A, 340B (FIG. 4 ) 340A, 340B (FIG. 5 ). ThePED EDMPS system PED EDMPS EDEEIM FIGS. 3A, 3B ), 340A, 340B (FIG. 4 ) 340A, 340B (FIG. 5 ). TheEDMPS system more PEDs EDEEIM - In an embodiment a
PED rechargeable EESE 36. TheEDMPS system more PEDs EDEEIM PED EESE 36 of aPED PED EESE 36 of aPED EESE 36 may be a re-chargeable battery, capacitor, or other device capable of temporarily storing electrical energy. - In an embodiment, the
EDMPS system 500A ofFIG. 3A may include aPCM 510, aTIM 520A, andPSCM 530A. ThePSCM 530A may include aswitch controller module 46A, acharging module 48A, anEDEEIM 540A, a multiple position switch 54A, anEESE 56A, and one or more user detectable signal generation modules (“UDSGM”) 58A. TheEPS 20A may supply external electrical power. TheEPS 20A may be part of an electrical distribution network, independent electrical source, or localized electrical source including abattery 56A, generator, or solar generation module. ThePCM 510 may include multiple electrical contacts (510A, 510B, 510C, and 510D, 998A, B, 938A, 938B, 880A, 900A) that enable aEDMPS 500A to receive electrical energy from anEPS 20A. In an embodiment, theEPS 20A may supply external electrical power to thePCM 510 via a standard outlet where the power coupling includes two electrical connectors for a non-grounded application and three electrical connections for a grounded application as a function of the EPS, such asprongs FIG. 12B ), 965A, 965B (FIG. 13D ), 963A, 963B, 963C (FIG. 13B ). - The
TIM 520A may receive external electrical power and convert the received electrical power to a desired power signal having a predetermined voltage and amperage as needed or required by one ormore PEDs TIM 520A may also provide electrical energy to anEDEEIM 540B where the electrical energy may be the same as the desired electrical power provided to or to be provided toPEDs interfaces more PED - The
TIM 520A (990 inFIG. 9 ) may include a data memory storage interface (“DMSI”) 66 that may interface with one or more DMSI including a compact flash card, secure digital (SD), miniSD, microSD, SD high capacity (SDHC), miniSDHC, microSDHC, SD extended capacity, and memory stick. TheDMSI 66 may conform to the SD input-output (SDIO) standard to enable a data memory card and other devices to communicate electronic data with and through aPED EDEEIM 32. TheTIM 520A may also include internal, non-volatile and volatile electronic data memory (“IDM”) 68 where the electronic data may be communicated with aPED EDEEIM 32. - The
PSCM 530A may include aUDSGM 58A, chargingmodule 48A,EESE 56A, multiple position switch (“MPS”) 54A, switch controller module (“SCM”) 46A, and electronic data and electrical energy interface module (“EDEEIM”) 540A. ThePSCM 530A may receive electrical energy from theTIM 520A. The electrical energy may be received by thecharging module 48A,SCM 46A andMPS 54A. TheSCM 46A may detect when sufficient energy is provided byTIM 520A and direct the electrical energy to theEDEEIM 540A (MPS 54A in lower position) via theMPS 54A control line. Otherwise theSCM 46A may direct electrical energy from theEESE 56A (MPS 54A in upper position) via theMPS 54 A control line 47A to theEDEEIM 540A when insufficient energy is provided by theTIM 520A. - The
charging module 48A may receive electrical energy from theTIM 520A and charge one ormore EESE 56A. Thecharging module 48A may provide an electrical signal to the one ormore UDSGM 58A to inform a user when theEESE 56A is being charged, discharged, external power is present, and when one ormore PEDs PSCM 530A. TheEESE 56A may include one or more batteries, capacitors, or other electrical energy storage devices. TheSCM 46A may work in conjunction with theMPS 54A to direct electrical energy from one of theTIM 520A and theEESE 56A to theEDEEIM 540A via thecoupling 62A. -
FIG. 3B is a block diagram of anarchitecture 10B including theEDMPS 500B according to various embodiments. Thearchitecture 10B may include anEPS 20A, theEDMPS 500B, and aPED 30A. ThePED 30A may be powered by theEDEEIM 540A. In an embodiment, theEDMPS 500B ofFIG. 3B may include aPCM 510, aTICM 520B, andPDSM 530B. TheTICM 520B may include aSCM 46A, acharging module 48A, a transformer/inverter 44A, and one ormore UDSGM 58A. ThePDSM 530B may include anEDEEIM 540A, aMPS 54A, anIDM 68, anDMSI 66, and anEESE 56A. - The
EPS 20A may supply external AC or DC electrical energy or power. ThePCM 510 may provide electrical energy to the transformer/inverter 44A of theTICM 520B where electrical energy may be the same as the electrical power provided to or to be provided toPEDs inverter 44A may provide electrical energy as required by thecharging module 48A. The transformer/inverter 44A may also provide an electrical signal to theSCM 46A where the electrical signal represents the energy level of the electrical signal received from thePCM 510 to theTICM 520B. - The
charging module 48A may receive electrical energy from the transformer/inverter 44A and charge one ormore EESE 56A by providing a controlled electrical signal to thePDSM 530B. Thecharging module 48A may also provide an electrical signal to the one ormore UDSGM 58A to inform a user when aEESE 56A is being charged or discharged, external power is present from aPCM 510, and when one ormore PEDs PDSM 530B. TheEESE 56A may include one or more batteries, capacitors, or other electrical energy storage devices. TheSCM 46A may work in conjunction with theMPS 54A to direct electrical energy from one of the transformer/inverter 44A and theEESE 56A to theEDEEIM 540A via thecoupling 62A. TheSCM 46A may control theswitch 54A as a function of the electrical signal received from the transformer/inverter 44A via theswitch control line 47A. - As noted, the
EDMPS more PEDs EDEEIM 540A may receive an electrical signal online 62A from theMPS 54A and provide the electrical signal on the appropriate electrical contacts of the EDEEIM to provide desired electrical power via anelectrical connection 64A to thePED 30 B EDEEIM 32. ThePDSM 530B may also communicate electronic data between theIDM 68 and theDMSI 66 to aPED respective EDEEIM 540A AND 32. -
FIG. 4 is a block diagram of anotherEDMPS 500C according to various embodiments. APED architecture 10C may have aEDEEIM 32. TheEDMPS 500C may include aPCM 510, aTIM 520C, and aPSCM 530C. TheTIM 520C and thePSCM 530C may each include an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) 320A, 330A respectively. TheTIM 520C ASICinverter 44A, theDMSI 66, theIDM 68, and theEDEEIM 340A as described in reference toEDMPS 500A TIM - The
TIM 520C ASICUDSGM 58A where theUDSGM 58A provides an indication of data transfer between theIDM 68 orDMSI 66 and theEDEEIM 340A. ThePSCM 530C ASICcharging module 48A,SCM 46A,MPS 54A,UDSGM 58B, and theEDEEIM 340B as described in reference toEDMPS 500A PSCMPSCM 530C may also include aEESE 56A that is coupled to theASIC 330A. In an embodiment, theEDMPS 500C EDEEIMPED 30 B EDEEIM 32 may be one of a female or male interface, respectively. -
FIG. 5 is a block diagram of anotherEDMPS 500D according to various embodiments. APED 30A in thearchitecture 10D may include anEDEEIM 32. TheEDMPS 500D may include aPCM 510, aTICM 520D, and aPDSM 530D. TheTICM 520C and thePDSM 530D may each include an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) 320B, 330B respectively. TheTICM 520D ASICinverter 44A, thecharging module 48A, theSCM 46A, and theUDSGM 58A as described in reference toEDMPS 500B TICM - The
PDSM 530D ASICDMSI 66, theIDM 68, theMPS 54A, and theEDEEIM 540A as described in reference toEDMPS 500B PDSMPDSM 530D may also include aEESE 56A that is coupled to theASIC 330B. ThePDSM 530D ASICUDSGM 58B where theUDSGM 58B provides an indication of data transfers between theIDM 68 orDMSI 66 and theEDEEIM 340A. In an embodiment, theEDMPS 500D EDEEIMPED 30A EDEEIM -
FIG. 6 is a flow diagram illustratingseveral methods 400 according to various embodiments. AnASIC method 400 illustrated by theFIG. 6 flow diagram. Themethod 400 may determine whether sufficient power is being provided by anEPS 20A to power one ormore PED PED EDMPS method 400 may provide energy to the one or more devices (PED) 30A, 30B from anEESE 56A (activity 406) and provide an indication of theEESE 56A status via a UDSGM 358A (activity 406, 408). - When sufficient power is provided by a
EPS 20A andEESE 56A is not fully charged (activity 412) themethod 400 may charge theEESE 56A (activity 414) and provide an indication of theEESE 56A charge level via the UDSGM 358A (activity 416). Further, when sufficient power is provided by aEPS 20A (activity 402) and at least one device (PED) 30A, 30B is coupled to anEDEEIM method 400 may provide electrical energy to the one or more devices (PED) 30A, 30B from theEPS 20A (activity 424) and provide an indication of the existence of power from theEPS 20A via the UDSGM 358A (activity 426). -
FIG. 7 is a block diagram of anEDMPS architecture 700. Thearchitecture 700 includes aUS prong module 510A, a transformer/inverter 520A, a power source/charger 530A, aUSB cable receptacle 540A, a USBcable tip receptacle 550A, anEU prong module 510B, anAS prong module 510C, anSA prong module 510D, astereo headset receptacle 570A, and alight element 580A. The stereo receptacle may include aspindle 570B to wrap thestereo headset 570C thereon. Thestereo receptacle 570A may include acap 570D. The elements of theEDMPS system connections 522 shown inFIG. 8A, 8B, and 8C . One or more elements of the 500A, 500B, 500C, 500D, and 700 may be coupled electrically via one or moreelectrical couplings -
FIG. 9 is a side drawing of aconfigurable EDMPS system 800 according to various embodiments that includes eleven repositionable andconfigurable modules registration marker 801 to aid mechanically coupling between modules. Thesystem 800 may include a focused light generation module (“FLGM”) 810, a car orairplane DC PCM 850, a low voltage, wattage charger module (“LVCM”) 870, a high voltage, wattage charger module (“HVCM”) 890, a headphone storage module (“HSM”) 910, aPSCM 930, a United Kingdom (UK) or European (EU)AC PCM 950, a United States (US)AC PCM 970, aTIM 990, and an end-cap module 1010. -
FIGS. 10A-10C are simplified drawings of a TIM 990 (520A inFIG. 3A and 520C inFIG. 4 ) of a configurable EDMPS system 900 according to various embodiments. TheTIM 990 has a top, female-type mechanical and electrical connector (“TFMEC”) 993, a bottom, male-type mechanical and electrical connector (“BMMEC”) 992, aEDEEIM 1002, aDMSI 1006B, and aUDSGM 1006A. TheTFMEC 993 may include multiple female mechanical connections or opening pair (“FMCP”) 995A, 995B where the oneopening 995A is larger than theother opening 995B to orient thepair - The
TFMEC 993 further includes an electrical energy connection pair (“EECP”) 1004A, 1004B. TheEECP PCM 510 including thePCM PSCM 930. TheBMMEC 992 may include multiple male mechanical connections or pair (“MMCP”) 994A, 994B where the oneelement 994A is larger than theother element 994B to orient thepair BMMEC 992 further includes aninner EECP outer EECP inner EECP outer EECP - The
inner EECP FLGM 810,LVCM 870, andPSCM 930. Theouter EECP HVCM 890. In an embodiment theEDEEIM 1002 may be USB compatible, theDMSI 1006B may be SD memory interface compatible, and theUDSGM 1006A may include at least one light emitting diode (LED). TheEDEEIM 1002 may provide electrical power and data to aPED EDEEIM 1002. - The
TIM 990 may receive electrical energy from theEECP 1004A, B and transform or invert the signal (depending on whetherPCM TIM 990 may provide the lower wattage signal on theinner EECP 998A, B and a higher wattage electrical signal on theouter EECP 996A, B where the signals may be DC signals. -
FIGS. 11A-11C are simplified drawings of anend cap module 1010 of theconfigurable EDMPS system 800 according to various embodiments. The end-cap module 1010 may include alogo 1014 on atop surface 1012 and aBMMEC 1013. TheBMMEC 1013 may include multiple male mechanical connections or pair (“MMCP”) 1014A, B where the oneelement 1014A is larger than theother element 1014B to orient thepair FLGM 830, theTIM 990, thePCM 970, thePCM 950, thePCM 830, and thePSCM 930. -
FIGS. 12A-12C are simplified drawings of an 110/120 volt, 60/50 Hz two prong plug (North and Central America and Japan AC plug)PCM 970 of aconfigurable EDMPS system 800 according to various embodiments. ThePCM 970 has aTFMEC 973, aBMMEC 972, an extendable, recessed US and Japan style ACoutlet prong pair 983A, B and prongpair extension slide 982. TheTFMEC 973 may includemultiple FMCP 975A, B where the oneopening 975A is larger than theother opening 975B to orient thepair TFMEC 973 includes the prongpair extension slide 982 where a user may advance theprong pair 983A, B from within thePCM 970 or slide theprong pair 983A, B back into thePCM 970. - The
BMMEC 972 may includeMMCP 974A, B where oneconnector 974A is larger than theother connector 974B to orient thepair 974A, B with theTIM 990 corresponding femalemechanical connector pair 995A, B. TheBMMEC 992 further includes aninner EECP 978A, B. TheEECP 978A, B may be electrically coupled to theTIM 990EECP 1004A, B. ThePCM 970 may provide external electrical power to theTIM 990 via theEECP 1004A, B. ThePCM 970 may provide about 100 to 110-volt, 50-60 Hz electrical signals to theTIM 990 when thePCM 970 is coupled to anappropriate EPS 20A and coupled to the TIM 990 (as shown inFIG. 21, 1110 ). TheTIM 990BMMEC 992 may be simultaneously coupled to the PSCM 930 (as shown inFIG. 21, 1110 ), HVCM 890 (FIG. 24, 1140 ), or LVCM 870 (FIG. 25, 1150 ). -
FIGS. 13A-13D are simplified drawings of a 230 volt, 50 Hz three prong plug (United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus, Malta, Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong format AC plug) and two prong plug (Europe except UK)PCM 950 of aconfigurable EDMPS system 800 according to various embodiments. ThePCM 950 has aTFMEC 953, aBMMEC 952, an extendable, recessed UK style AC outlet three prong set 963A, B, C, a rotatably extendable EU style AC outlet twoprong pair 965A, B, and a three prong setextension slide 962. TheTFMEC 953 may includemultiple FMCP 955A, B where the oneopening 955A is larger than theother opening 955B to orient thepair TFMEC 953 includes the UK three prong setextension slide 962 where a user may advance the UK three prong set 963A, B, C from within thePCM 950 or slide the three prong set 963A, B, C back into thePCM 950. The EU two-prong pair 965A, B may rotatably extended from within and back within thePCM 950. - The
BMMEC 952 may includeMMCP 954A, B where oneconnector 954A is larger than theother connector 954B to orient thepair 954A, B with theTIM 990 corresponding femalemechanical connector pair 995A, B. TheBMMEC 952 further includes aninner EECP 958A, B. TheEECP 958A, B may be electrically coupled to theTIM 990EECP 1004A, B. ThePCM 950 may provide external electrical power to theTIM 990 via theEECP 1004A, B. ThePCM 950 may provide about 230-volt, 50 Hz electrical signals to theTIM 990 when thePCM 950 is coupled to anappropriate EPS 20A and coupled to theTIM 990 similar toPCM 970 as shown inFIG. 21, 1110 . TheTIM 990BMMEC 992 may be simultaneously coupled to the PSCM 930 (as shown inFIG. 21, 1110 ), HVCM 890 (FIG. 24, 1140 ), or LVCM 870 (FIG. 25, 1150 ). -
FIGS. 14A-14C are simplified drawings of aPSCM 930 of a configurable EDMPS system 300 according to various embodiments. ThePSCM 930 has aTFMEC 933, aBMMEC 932, anEDEEIM 942, aUDSGM 943B, and auser selection element 943A. TheTFMEC 933 may includeFMCP 935A, B where theopening 935A is larger than theother opening 935B to orient thepair TIM 970MMCP 994A, B. - The
TFMEC 933 further includes anEECP 944A, B. TheEECP 944A, B may be mechanically and electrically couplable to theTIM 970inner EECP 998A, B. TheBMMEC 932 may includeMMCP element 934A is larger than theother element 934B to orient thepair 934A, B with a corresponding FMCP. TheBMMEC 932 further includes aninner EECP 938A, B. In an embodiment theinner EECP 998A, B may have a lower wattage range (about 5-volt with amperage from 100 mA to 900 mA) where the energy may be generated by anEESE 56A (seeFIG. 23, 1130 ) or passed from the TIM 970 (seeFIG. 21, 1110 andFIG. 22, 1120 ). - The
inner EECP FLGM 810 and LVCM 870 (seeFIG. 23, 1130 ,FIG. 22, 1120 ). In an embodiment theEDEEIM 942 may be mini-USB compatible, theUDSGM 943B may include at least one light emitting diode (LED) to indicate thePSCM 930EESE 56A status (charging, level, discharging, external energy provided, data activity on the EDEEIM 942). A user may toggle theselection element 943A to select theUDSGM 943B display mode. TheEDEEIM 942 may provide electrical power and data to aPED EDEEIM 942. ThePSCM 930 may receive electrical energy from theEECP 944A, B and charge theEESE 56A and provide electrical energy to a module coupled to theEECP 938A, B or aPED EDEEIM 942. -
FIGS. 15A-15C are simplified drawings of anheadphone storage module 910 of aconfigurable EDMPS system 800 according to various embodiments. Theheadphone storage module 910 has aTFMEC 913, aBMMEC 912, acavity 916A for aheadphone spindle 916B, aheadphone spindle 916B, and aheadset speaker pair 919A, B on theheadphone spindle 916B. TheTFMEC 973 may includemultiple FMCP 915A, B where oneopening 915A is larger than theother opening 975B to orient thepair TFMEC 913 includes theheadphone spindle cavity 916A where a user may remove and store theheadphone spindle 916B. Theheadphone spindle 916B may include a tab, headphone brackets and wire spindle below the headphone brackets (similar spindle 570B inFIG. 7 ). TheBMMEC 912 may includeMMCP 914A, B where oneconnector 914A is larger than theother connector 914B to orient thepair 914A, B with anothermodules -
FIGS. 16A-16C are simplified drawings of aHVCM 890 of aconfigurable EDMPS system 800 according to various embodiments. TheHVCM 890 has aTFMEC 893, aBMMEC 892, and an extendable, recessedpower tip 900A. TheTFMEC 893 may includemultiple FMCP 895A, B where oneopening 895A is larger than theother opening 895B to orient thepair 895A, B with a corresponding MMCP. TheTFMEC 893 further includes anouter EECP 906A, B. TheEECP 906A, B may be electrically coupled to theTIM 990EECP 996A, B. TheTIM 990 may provide electrical power to theHVCM 890 via theEECP 996A, B. TheTIM 990 may provide about 50-volt, 100 mA to 3 A DC electrical signal to theHVCM 890 when theTIM 990 is coupled to anappropriate PCM FIG. 25, 1150 ). - The
BMMEC 892 may includeMMCP 894A, B where oneconnector 894A is larger than theother connector 894B to orient thepair 894A, B with anothermodule BMMEC 892 includes acavity 902 storing anextendable power tip 900A. Thepower tip 900A may provide high wattage electrical energy to a high wattage electronic device to enable the device to operate and charge an EESE, the electronic device may be any high wattage electronic device including a laptop, personal data assistant, netbook, camcorder, or other higher wattage device. TheHVCM 890 may produce a 50-volt, 100 mA to 3 A electrical signal on thepower tip 900A. The power tip may be coupled to a converter tip as required by a related electronic device. Thepower tip 900A may be electrically coupled to theouter EECP 906A, B via thecable 900C. -
FIGS. 17A-17C are simplified drawings of aLVCM 870 of aconfigurable EDMPS system 800 according to various embodiments. TheLVCM 870 has aTFMEC 873, aBMMEC 872, and an extendable, recessedpower tip 880A. TheTFMEC 873 may includemultiple FMCP 875A, B where oneopening 875A is larger than theother opening 875B to orient thepair 875A, B with a corresponding MMCP. TheTFMEC 873 further includes aninner EECP 884A, B. TheEECP 884A, B may be electrically coupled to theTIM 990inner EECP 998A, B. TheTIM 990 may provide electrical power to theLVCM 870 via theEECP 998A, B. TheTIM 990 may provide an about 5-volt, 100 mA to 90 mA DC electrical signal to theLVCM 870 when theTIM 990 is coupled to anappropriate PCM FIG. 24, 1140 ) or PSCM 930 (seeFIG. 23, 1130 ,FIG. 22, 1120 ). - The
BMMEC 872 may includeMMCP 874A, B where oneconnector 874A is larger than theother connector 874B to orient thepair 874A, B with anothermodule BMMEC 872 includes acavity 882 storing anextendable power tip 880A. Thepower tip 880A may provide low wattage electrical energy to a low wattage electronic device to enable the device to operate and charge an EESE, the electronic device may be any low wattage electronic device including a cellular phone, electronic reader, personal data assistant, digital camera, camcorder, or other low wattage device. TheLVCM 870 may produce a 5-volt, 100 mA to 900 mA electrical signal on thepower tip 880A. The power tip may be coupled to a converter tip as required by a related electronic device. Thepower tip 880A may be electrically coupled to theinner EECP 884A, B via thecable 880C. -
FIGS. 18A-18C are simplified drawings of an EDEEIM or power tip andcable storage module 850 of aconfigurable EDMPS system 800 according to various embodiments. The EDEEIM or power tip andcable storage module 850 has aTFMEC 853, aBMMEC 852, acavity 856 for aEDEEIM power tip converters cavity 862 for storingEDEEIM power tip EDEEIM power tip converters cavity 856. TheTFMEC 853 may includemultiple FMCP 855A, B where oneopening 855A is larger than theother opening 855B to orient thepair 855A, B with a corresponding MMCP. TheTFMEC 853 includes theEDEEIM power tip 900 A cavity 856 where a user may remove and store theEDEEIM power tip converters cable storage module 850 may also include anotheropening cavity 862 for storing one ormore EDEEIM power tip BMMEC 852 may includeMMCP 854A, B where oneconnector 854A is larger than theother connector 854B to orient thepair 854A, B with anothermodules -
FIGS. 19A-19C are simplified drawings of a 12-volt DC (commonly termed a cigarette lighter interface)PCM 830 of aconfigurable EDMPS system 800 according to various embodiments. ThePCM 830 has aTFMEC 833, aBMMEC 832, an extendable, recessedDC adapter 836B with base/pivot 836C. TheTFMEC 833 may includemultiple FMCP 835A, B where oneopening 835A is larger than theother opening 835B to orient thepair TFMEC 833 includes the recessedDC adapter 836B base/pivot 836C. A user may rotate theadapter 836B to couple to acorresponding EPS 20A. - The
BMMEC 832 may includeMMCP 834A, B where oneconnector 834A is larger than theother connector 834B to orient thepair 834A, B with theTIM 990 or PSCM 930 correspondingFMCP 995A, B or 935A, B. TheBMMEC 832 further includes aninner EECP 838A, B. TheEECP 838A, B may be electrically coupled to theTIM 990EECP 1004A, B orPSCM 930EECP 944A, B. ThePCM 830 may provide external electrical power to theTIM 990EECP 1004A, B orPSCM 930EECP 944A, B. ThePCM 830 may provide an about 12-volt, 100 mA to 900 mA DC electrical signal to theTIM 990 orPSCM 930 when thePCM 930 is coupled to anappropriate EPS 20A and coupled to theTIM 990 orPSCM 930. TheTIM 990BMMEC 992 may be simultaneously coupled to the PSCM 930 (as shown inFIG. 21, 1110 ), HVCM 890 (FIG. 24, 1140 ), or LVCM 870 (FIG. 25, 1150 ). ThePSCM 930 may be simultaneously coupled to the LVCM 870 (FIG. 23, 1130 ). -
FIGS. 20A-20C are simplified drawings of aFLGM 810 of aconfigurable EDMPS system 800 according to various embodiments. TheFLGM 810 has aTFMEC 813, aBMMEC 812, and a focusedlight emission device 814. The focusedlight emission device 814 may include one or more LEDs or other light generation elements. TheTFMEC 813 may include multiple FMCP 815A, B where one opening 815A is larger than the other opening 815B to orient the pair 815A, B with a corresponding MMCP (such as theTIM 990 MMCP orPSCM 930 MMCP). TheTFMEC 813 includes theEECP 814A, B where theEECP 814A, B may receive a low wattage electrical signal from theTIM 990 orPSCM 930 when coupled to same. TheFLGM 810 may use the electrical energy to charge an internal EESE or power the focusedlight emission device 814 when activated. TheBMMEC 812 may include aswitch 816 where a user may activate theswitch 816 to turn the focusedlight emission device 814 to an on state, strobe state, or off state in an embodiment. TheFLGM 810 may direct energy from aninternal EESE 56A or fromEECP 814A, B as a function of their state (power on theEECP 814A, B). The focusedlight emission device 814 may also provide an indication theEESE 56A charge status. -
FIGS. 21-24 are simplified drawings of various configurations of the configurable EDMPS system according to various embodiments as referenced above.FIG. 23 is simplified drawings of anEDMPS system 800 including aLVCM 870 coupled directly to aPSCM 930. ThePSCM 930 may provide electrical energy to thePWCM 870 from aninternal EESE 56A or from aTIM 990 when the PSCM is coupled to theTIM 990 and theTIM 990 is coupled to anPCM FIG. 22, 1120 . As shown inFIG. 22 aTIM 990 may receive electrical energy from aPCM 970 and provide the electrical energy to thePSCM 930. ThePSCM 930 may use the electrical energy to charge aninternal EESE 56A and power electrical energy to theLVCM 870. As shown inFIG. 21, 1110 , thePSCM 930 may be separately charged by aTIM 990 coupled to aPCM 970. As further shown inFIG. 24, 1140 andFIG. 25, 1150 , aLVCM 870 and aHVCM 890 may be directly coupled to aTIM 990 where theTIM 990 is also coupled to aPCM 970. - Any of the components previously described can be implemented in a number of ways, including embodiments in software. Any of the components previously described can be implemented in a number of ways, including embodiments in software.
- The modules may include hardware circuitry, single or multi-processor circuits, memory circuits, software program modules and objects, firmware, and combinations thereof, as desired by the architect of the architecture 10 and as appropriate for particular implementations of various embodiments. The apparatus and systems of various embodiments may be useful in applications other than a sales architecture configuration. They are not intended to serve as a complete description of all the elements and features of apparatus and systems that might make use of the structures described herein.
- Applications that may include the novel apparatus and systems of various embodiments include electronic circuitry used in high-speed computers, communication and signal processing circuitry, modems, single or multi-processor modules, single or multiple embedded processors, data switches, and application-specific modules, including multilayer, multi-chip modules. Such apparatus and systems may further be included as sub-components within a variety of electronic systems, such as televisions, cellular telephones, personal computers (e.g., laptop computers, desktop computers, handheld computers, tablet computers, etc.), workstations, radios, video players, audio players (e.g., mp3 players), vehicles, medical devices (e.g., heart monitor, blood pressure monitor, etc.) and others. Some embodiments may include a number of methods.
- It may be possible to execute the activities described herein in an order other than the order described. Various activities described with respect to the methods identified herein can be executed in repetitive, serial, or parallel fashion. A software program may be launched from a computer-readable medium in a computer-based system to execute functions defined in the software program. Various programming languages may be employed to create software programs designed to implement and perform the methods disclosed herein. The programs may be structured in an object-orientated format using an object-oriented language such as Java or C++. Alternatively, the programs may be structured in a procedure-orientated format using a procedural language, such as assembly or C. The software components may communicate using a number of mechanisms well known to those skilled in the art, such as application program interfaces or inter-process communication techniques, including remote procedure calls. The teachings of various embodiments are not limited to any particular programming language or environment.
- The accompanying drawings that form a part hereof show, by way of illustration and not of limitation, specific embodiments in which the subject matter may be practiced. The embodiments illustrated are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the teachings disclosed herein. Other embodiments may be utilized and derived therefrom, such that structural and logical substitutions and changes may be made without departing from the scope of this disclosure. This Detailed Description, therefore, is not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of various embodiments is defined only by the appended claims, along with the full range of equivalents to which such claims are entitled.
- Such embodiments of the inventive subject matter may be referred to herein individually or collectively by the term “invention” merely for convenience and without intending to voluntarily limit the scope of this application to any single invention or inventive concept, if more than one is in fact disclosed. Thus, although specific embodiments have been illustrated and described herein, any arrangement calculated to achieve the same purpose may be substituted for the specific embodiments shown. This disclosure is intended to cover any and all adaptations or variations of various embodiments. Combinations of the above embodiments, and other embodiments not specifically described herein, will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description.
- The Abstract of the Disclosure is provided to comply with 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b), requiring an abstract that will allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In the foregoing Detailed Description, various features are grouped together in a single embodiment for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted to require more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, inventive subject matter may be found in less than all features of a single disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment.
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