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US9130381B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9130381-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313958959-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Aug 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | Aug 5, 2013 |
| Publication date | Sep 8, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2015 |
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A charger includes a first terminal, a second terminal and a third terminal. The first terminal and the second terminal are configured for providing an output power to a battery module. The charger also includes a signal generation unit configured for generating an identity signal which indicates an identity of the charger. The charger is configured for outputting the identity signal to the battery module via the third terminal.
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We claim: 1. A charger, comprising: a first terminal and a second terminal configured for providing an output power to a battery module; a signal generation unit configured for generating an identity signal which indicates an identity of the charger; and a third terminal configured for outputting the identity signal to the battery module. 2. The charger of claim 1 , wherein the identity signal is an analog signal. 3. The charger of c…
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- What does patent US9130381B2 cover?
- A charger includes a first terminal, a second terminal and a third terminal. The first terminal and the second terminal are configured for providing an output power to a battery module. The charger also includes a signal generation unit configured for generating an identity signal which indicates an identity of the charger. The charger is configured for outputting the identity signal to the bat…
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- O2Micro Inc
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- Primary CPC classification H02J7/685. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
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- Publication date Tue Sep 08 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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