Power source switchover apparatus and method

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

2009-08-18

2010-12-14

Tso, Edward (Department: 2858)

Electricity: battery or capacitor charging or discharging

Battery or cell charging

Pulsed

C320S103000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07852046

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for switching from a first power supply to a second power supply. Such an apparatus may determine which of the first and second power supplies has a greater voltage, and may power a device from the power supply having the greater voltage or charge. A single boost converter may be used regardless of which power supply is providing power.

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