公开(公告)号：WO2011133335A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-27

申请号：PCT/US2011/031537

申请日：2011-04-07

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  SIMS, Nicholas, A. ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey, J. ,  KOSUT, Alexei ,  JOHNSON, Timothy ,  CORLETT, Barry

Inventor： SIMS, Nicholas, A. ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey, J. ,  KOSUT, Alexei ,  JOHNSON, Timothy ,  CORLETT, Barry

IPC: H02M7/00

CPC classification number: G01R27/02 ,  G01L1/205 ,  H02J7/042 ,  H02J2007/0062 ,  H02J2007/0096 ,  H02M7/02 ,  H02M7/53803 ,  H02M7/53846 ,  H02M7/539

Abstract: An alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) power converter may have a connector with a pair of power supply contacts and a pair of data contacts. An electronic device may be connected to the connector of the power converter. The power converter may supply DC power to the electronic device using the power supply contacts. The power converter may include control circuitry that has a resistor coupled across the data contacts. When the electronic device and the power converter are connected to each other, each may advertize to the other that capabilities are present that exceed industry standards. At the same time, standard-compliant discovery operations may be performed to probe the value of the resistance of the resistor that is coupled across the data contacts. When extended capabilities are discovered, extended functions may be performed including accelerated charging functions and data communications functions.

Abstract translation: 直流（DC）电力转换器的交流（AC）可以具有与一对电源触点和一对数据触点的连接器。 电子设备可以连接到功率转换器的连接器。 电源转换器可以使用电源触点向电子设备提供直流电源。 功率转换器可以包括具有耦合在数据触点上的电阻的控制电路。 当电子设备和功率转换器彼此连接时，每个可以向另一个通告超出行业标准的能力。 同时，可以执行符合标准的发现操作来探测跨数据触点耦合的电阻器的电阻值。 当发现扩展能力时，可以执行扩展功能，包括加速计费功能和数据通信功能。

公开(公告)号：WO2011068671A3

公开(公告)日：2011-07-21

申请号：PCT/US2010056875

申请日：2010-11-16

Applicant: APPLE INC ,  SIMS NICHOLAS A ,  TERLIZZI JEFFREY J

Inventor： SIMS NICHOLAS A ,  TERLIZZI JEFFREY J

IPC: G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/32

CPC classification number: G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/325 ,  Y10T307/625 ,  Y10T307/74

Abstract: Electronic devices may have batteries that power internal circuitry. A power converter may connect to an input-output port in an electronic device to deliver power to the electronic device. Battery charging circuitry in the electronic device may be used to charge the battery in an electronic device while power is delivered from the power converter. The power converter may have load detection circuitry. When an output load is present, the power converter operates in an active mode and delivers power to the electronic device. When the output load is not present, the power converter enters a low-power standby mode. The electronic device has switching circuitry that periodically either electrically couples or electrically isolates the input-output port from internal circuitry. When the input-output port is isolated, the power converter senses that no output load is present and enters the standby state to conserve power.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可能具有为内部电路供电的电池。 功率转换器可以连接到电子设备中的输入输出端口以向电子设备递送功率。 电子设备中的电池充电电路可用于在电力转换器输送电力的同时为电子设备中的电池充电。 功率转换器可以具有负载检测电路。 当存在输出负载时，功率转换器在主动模式下操作并向电子设备输送功率。 当输出负载不存在时，电源转换器进入低功耗待机模式。 电子设备具有开关电路，其周期性地将输入输出端口与内部电路电耦合或电隔离。 当输入输出端口隔离时，电源转换器检测到没有输出负载，并进入待机状态以节省电力。

公开(公告)号：WO2010093402A3

公开(公告)日：2010-12-16

申请号：PCT/US2009068801

申请日：2009-12-18

Applicant: APPLE INC ,  SIMS NICHOLAS A ,  TERLIZZI JEFFREY J

Inventor： SIMS NICHOLAS A ,  TERLIZZI JEFFREY J

IPC: H02M7/02

CPC classification number: H02M7/02

Abstract: A power converter is provided that has an alternating-current (AC) to direct-current (DC) switched- mode power converter circuit that converts alternating- current power into direct-current power for powering an attached electronic device. Power can be conserved by automatically placing the power converter circuit in a low-power standby mode of operation whenever the electronic device is detached from the power converter. A monitoring circuit can be powered by a capacitor or other energy storage element while the power converter is operating in the standby mode. If the monitoring circuit detects an output voltage change that is indicative of attachment of the electronic device or if the storage element needs to be replenished, the monitoring circuit can place the power converter circuit in an active mode of operation.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种功率转换器，其具有交流（AC）到直流（DC）开关模式功率转换器电路，其将交流电力转换成直流电力以为附接的电子设备供电。 每当将电子设备从电源转换器上拆下时，可以通过自动将电源转换器电路置于低功耗待机操作模式来节省电力。 当电源转换器工作在待机模式时，监控电路可以由电容器或其他能量存储元件供电。 如果监控电路检测到指示电子设备的连接的输出电压变化或者如果需要补充存储元件，则监控电路可以将功率转换器电路置于主动操作模式。

公开(公告)号：WO2011068671A2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-09

申请号：PCT/US2010/056875

申请日：2010-11-16

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  SIMS, Nicholas, A. ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey, J.

Inventor： SIMS, Nicholas, A. ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey, J.

IPC: G06F1/26

CPC classification number: G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/325 ,  Y10T307/625 ,  Y10T307/74

Abstract: Electronic devices may have batteries that power internal circuitry. A power converter may connect to an input-output port in an electronic device to deliver power to the electronic device. Battery charging circuitry in the electronic device may be used to charge the battery in an electronic device while power is delivered from the power converter. The power converter may have load detection circuitry. When an output load is present, the power converter operates in an active mode and delivers power to the electronic device. When the output load is not present, the power converter enters a low-power standby mode. The electronic device has switching circuitry that periodically either electrically couples or electrically isolates the input-output port from internal circuitry. When the input-output port is isolated, the power converter senses that no output load is present and enters the standby state to conserve power.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可能具有为内部电路供电的电池。 电力转换器可以连接到电子设备中的输入 - 输出端口，以向电子设备递送电力。 电力设备中的电池充电电路可以用于在从功率转换器传送电力的同时为电子设备中的电池充电。 功率转换器可以具有负载检测电路。 当存在输出负载时，功率转换器以活动模式工作，并向电子设备供电。 当输出负载不存在时，电源转换器进入低功耗待机模式。 电子设备具有周期性地将输入 - 输出端口与内部电路电耦合或电隔离的开关电路。 当输入输出端口隔离时，电源转换器检测到不存在输出负载并进入待机状态以节省电力。

公开(公告)号：WO2010093402A2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-19

申请号：PCT/US2009/068801

申请日：2009-12-18

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  SIMS, Nicholas, A. ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey, J.

Inventor： SIMS, Nicholas, A. ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey, J.

IPC: H02M7/02

CPC classification number: H02M7/02

Abstract: A power converter is provided that has an alternating-current (AC) to direct-current (DC) switched- mode power converter circuit that converts alternating- current power into direct-current power for powering an attached electronic device. Power can be conserved by automatically placing the power converter circuit in a low-power standby mode of operation whenever the electronic device is detached from the power converter. A monitoring circuit can be powered by a capacitor or other energy storage element while the power converter is operating in the standby mode. If the monitoring circuit detects an output voltage change that is indicative of attachment of the electronic device or if the storage element needs to be replenished, the monitoring circuit can place the power converter circuit in an active mode of operation.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种电源转换器，其具有交流（AC）到直流（DC）开关模式功率转换器电路，其将交流电力转换为用于为连接的电子设备供电的直流电力。 只要电子设备与电源转换器分离，通过自动将功率转换器电路放置在低功耗待机模式下，可以节省功率。 当电源转换器工作在待机模式时，监视电路可以由电容器或其他能量存储元件供电。 如果监视电路检测到指示电子装置的附着的输出电压变化，或者如果需要补充存储元件，则监视电路可以将功率转换器电路置于主动操作模式。