Abstract:
A portable communication device has electromechanical transducer means for converting mechanical energy, caused by movements of the portable communication device, into electrical energy for supplying power to the portable communication device. The electromechanical transducer means is arranged to store mechanical energy after a respective movement of the portable communication device ceases.
Abstract:
A METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAINTENANCE CHARGING A BATTERY IS DISCLOSED. A BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED USING CONVENTIONAL CC-CV TECHNIQUES AND SUBSEQUENTLY IS MAINTENANCE CHARGED BY APPLYING (210, 220) A FIRST MAINTENANCE VOLTAGE (VM, 1) TO THE BATTERY FOR A FIRST PREDETERMINED TIME PERIOD. IF DESIRED, A SECOND MAINTENANCE VOLTAGE (VM, 2) MAY BE APPLIED (230, 240) TO THE BATTERY FOR A SECOND PREDETERMINED TIME PERIOD. AN APPARATUS FOR MAINTENANCE CHARGING A BATTERY UTILIZES A TIMER AND A CHARGE CONTROLLER TO APPLY A MAINTENANCE VOLTAGE TO A BATTERY FOR A PREDETERMINED TIME PERIOD. (FIGURE 2)
Abstract:
A portable communication device has an electromechanical transducer for converting mechanical energy, caused by movements of the portable communication device, into electrical energy for supplying power to the portable communication device. The electromechanical transducer is arranged to store mechanical energy after a respective movement of the portable communication device ceases.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for maintenance charging a battery is disclosed. A battery is fully charged using conventional CC-CV techniques and subsequently is maintenance charged by applying a first maintenance voltage to the battery for a first predetermined time period. If desired, a second maintenance voltage may be applied to the battery for a second predetermined time period. An apparatus for maintenance charging a battery utilizes a timer and a charge controller to apply a maintenance voltage to a battery for a predetermined time period.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for maintenance charging a battery is disclosed. A battery is fully charged using conventional CC-CV techniques and subsequently is maintenance charged by applying a first maintenance voltage to the battery for a first predetermined time period. If desired, a second maintenance voltage may be applied to the battery for a second predetermined time period. An apparatus for maintenance charging a battery utilizes a timer and a charge controller to apply a maintenance voltage to a battery for a predetermined time period.
Abstract:
A portable communication device has an electromechanical transducer for converting mechanical energy, caused by movements of the portable communication device, into electrical energy for supplying power to the portable communication device. The electromechanical transducer is arranged to store mechanical energy after a respective movement of the portable communication device ceases.
Abstract:
A portable device, for example a portable phone (1), has a display comprising a first element (2) and a second element (3). The first element (2) is adapted to display information, and the second element (3) is an electrochromic element, which at least partially covers the first element (2). This has the advantage of allowing the electrochromic window to enhance the design flexibility of the display. In addition, the display enables power consumption to be saved in a portable device having such first and second elements, by switching off the first display element when the device is placed into a standby mode, and switching the electrochromic element into a non-transparent state to indicate that it is in said standby mode. The device may also be used with other portable devices such as a personal organizer or laptop computer.
Abstract:
A portable communication device has an electromechanical transducer for converting mechanical energy, caused by movements of the portable communication device, into electrical energy for supplying power to the portable communication device. The electromechanical transducer is arranged to store mechanical energy after a respective movement of the portable communication device ceases.
Abstract:
A portable communication device has an electromechanical transducer for converting mechanical energy, caused by movements of the portable communication device, into electrical energy for supplying power to the portable communication device. The electromechanical transducer is arranged to store mechanical energy after a respective movement of the portable communication device ceases.
Abstract:
A portable communication device has an electromechanical transducer for converting mechanical energy, caused by movements of the portable communication device, into electrical energy for supplying power to the portable communication device. The electromechanical transducer is arranged to store mechanical energy after a respective movement of the portable communication device ceases.