Portable electronic device having automatic low temperature battery charging capability

A controller detects the temperature of a portable electronic device as being below a battery charging threshold, and in response signals one or more of the electronic circuit components that make up the device to enter an increased power consumption state so as to generate more heat in the device f...

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Main Authors PATEL PARIN, TAM CHING YU JOHN
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 08.01.2013
Subjects
CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTINGELECTRIC POWER
CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
ELECTRICITY
GENERATION
SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
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Summary:A controller detects the temperature of a portable electronic device as being below a battery charging threshold, and in response signals one or more of the electronic circuit components that make up the device to enter an increased power consumption state so as to generate more heat in the device for warming up the battery. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20090434957