Portable devices having multiple power interfaces

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2011-01-11

2011-01-11

Tso, Edward (Department: 2858)

Electricity: battery or capacitor charging or discharging

Wind, solar, thermal, or fuel-cell source

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07868582

ABSTRACT:
Portable devices having multiple power interfaces are described herein. According to one embodiment of the invention, a portable electronic device includes, but is not limited to, a processor, a memory coupled to the processor for storing instructions, when executed from the memory, cause the processor to perform one or more functions, a battery coupled to provide power to the processor and the memory, and a battery charging manager coupled to charge the battery using power derived from a plurality of power sources including a solar power source. Other methods and apparatuses are also described.

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