Electrical transmission or interconnection systems – Switching systems – Switch actuation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-12
2006-09-12
DeBeradinis, Robert L. (Department: 2836)
Electrical transmission or interconnection systems
Switching systems
Switch actuation
Reexamination Certificate
active
07105953
ABSTRACT:
A power-sharing controller module comprises a processor, power manager, and at least one connector for detachably electrically connecting an application module to the controller module. The power manager is operable to manage power from a battery to the application module through said connector and to monitor the voltage of the battery. The processor is programmed to send a power reduction command to the application module in response to the monitored battery voltage moving outside of a permissible range.A power sharing method comprises supplying power from the battery in the controller module to the application module detachably connected to the controller module. Power supplied to the application module is reduced in response to an adverse power indication to conserve power for the controller module.
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Haas William Robert
Tecu Kirk Steven
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