Alternative power for a portable computer via solar cells

Details Alternative power for a portable computer via solar cells Alternative power for a portable computer via solar cells

1997-09-12

1999-08-10

Tso, Edward H.

Electricity: battery or capacitor charging or discharging

Wind, solar, thermal, or fuel-cell source

136293, H01M 1044, H01M 1046

Patent

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059363800

ABSTRACT:
A system for prolonging the operational life of a battery-powered laptop or notebook computer. Solar cells are incorporated into the chassis or display screen of a notebook computer so that the solar cells can provide power to any component of the notebook computer and/or help with the charging, powering, and/or regulation of a battery used as a power source. In one embodiment, solar cells are mounted near the light source so that unused light energy from the light source can be captured.

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