Electricity: power supply or regulation systems – Output level responsive – Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-17
2005-05-17
Sterrett, Jeffrey (Department: 2838)
Electricity: power supply or regulation systems
Output level responsive
Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the...
C323S283000, C323S284000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06894463
ABSTRACT:
A controller, including a microprocessor, controls a plurality of switching power converters. The microprocessor monitors the input to each power converter. If the input to a power converter is determined to be outside of a desired range, the power converter is powered down by the microprocessor. In one embodiment the input is the remaining charge in a battery. In another embodiment, the input is a minimum supply voltage for the switching power converter.
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Fyre Storm, Inc.
MacPherson Kwok & Chen & Heid LLP
Sterrett Jeffrey
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