Automatic sensing power systems and methods

Details Automatic sensing power systems and methods Automatic sensing power systems and methods

2007-10-23

2007-10-23

Deberadinis, Robert L. (Department: 2836)

Electrical transmission or interconnection systems

Plural supply circuits or sources

Selective or optional sources

Reexamination Certificate

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11334084

ABSTRACT:
An automatic sensing power system automatically determines a power requirement for an electrical device, converts power to the required level, and outputs the power to the electrical device when the electrical device is connected to the automatic sensing power system.

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