Electrical transmission or interconnection systems – Plural load circuit systems – Control of current or power
Reexamination Certificate
2009-05-26
2011-12-06
Wallis, Michael Rutland (Department: 2836)
Electrical transmission or interconnection systems
Plural load circuit systems
Control of current or power
C320S166000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08072095
ABSTRACT:
Techniques are disclosed for optimizing power consumption in electronic devices that operate on battery-based or scavenged power. The power scavenged or otherwise supplied by such devices may therefore last longer, allowing longer performance on a given charge (whether sourced from scavenged power, battery power, or a combination thereof). An energy distribution circuit can be used in conjunction with a hysteretic switch, wherein the hysteretic switch can be used to switch an energy storage element in-circuit (so that it can provide charge to sub-circuitry or components) when the charge stored on that element exceeds a given charge threshold; otherwise, the hysteretic switch presents as a high resistance or open circuit when the charge stored on the energy storage element drops below a lower recharge threshold. The energy distribution circuit can be configured for adaptively providing different discharge rates for different loads.
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Gili Paul E.
Lawrence Gary J.
BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
Finch & Maloney PLLC
Maloney Neil F.
Rutland Wallis Michael
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