Power source switchover apparatus and method

Details Power source switchover apparatus and method Power source switchover apparatus and method

2005-11-23

2009-10-06

Tso, Edward (Department: 2858)

Electricity: battery or capacitor charging or discharging

Battery or cell charging

Pulsed

C320S138000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07598711

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for switching from a first power supply to a second power supply. The embodiment may detect the charge or voltage of both the first and second power supply, and power a device from the power supply having the greatest voltage or charge. A single boost converter is used regardless of which power supply is providing power.

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