Belkin International, Inc.

Vuxiz Corporation

Ian Sinclair

John F Wadsworth

Thorben Neu

Oliver Duncan Seil

Ernesto Victor Quinteros

Barry P Sween

Vijendra Nalwad

Jeff Meyers

Jeffrey David Meyers

Paul J Travers

Paul J Klock

Brian VanHarlingen

Vincent J Ferrer

In one embodiment, a rechargeable battery pack can be configured to power an electronic device having a first battery. The rechargeable battery pack can comprise a second battery supplemental to the first battery, an external power input configured to couple to an external power source, a power output for powering the electronic device. The rechargeable battery pack can also comprise a first circuit comprising a first power path between the external power input and the power output, a second power path between the second battery and the power output, and a power switch set. When the external power source is decoupled from the external power input, the first power path is disabled by the power switch set, and the second power path is enabled by the power switch set. When the external power source is coupled to the external power input, the first power path is enabled by the power switch set, and the second power path is disabled by the power switch set. Other examples and embodiments are described herein.

Rechargeable battery packs and related methods

A holder, electrical supply, and optional radio frequency transmitter unit to hold, supply power to, and receive a data signal from an operating electronic device when the device (e.g., MP3 player) is held in the unit is disclosed. Electrical power enters the unit's power acquisition portion (e.g., cigarette lighter adapter) from an external source and flows to the electronic device via the holder. A data signal from the electronic device is processed by an radio frequency transmitter in the unit, and the resulting radio frequency signal is broadcast by an antenna (e.g., gooseneck) that preferably forms a repositionable mechanical connection between the holder and the power acquisition unit.

Holder, electrical supply, and RF transmitter unit for electronic devices

A system for interfacing with an audio player comprises a housing () containing a first connector (), a transmission device () including a second connector () capable of removable engagement with the first connector, a power interface () electrically coupled to the housing, and an audio interface () electrically coupled to the housing and capable of being coupled to the audio player. The transmission device is connectable both to the housing and to the audio player directly, and is capable of transmitting an audio signal generated by the audio player to a playback device such as a radio.

System for interfacing with an audio player, and method of manufacturing same

A power supply system capable of providing electric power to an electronic device having a first battery includes a battery pack () and an attachment apparatus (). The battery pack includes a body () having at least a first recess (), a second battery inside the body, and at least one of a first circuit () capable of dynamically changing a charge current supplied to the second battery based on a power consumption level of the electronic device, and a second circuit () capable of dynamically switching the electronic device between a recharging state and a non-recharging state depending on a status of the battery pack. The attachment apparatus includes a frame (), an extension () protruding from the frame, and attachment features () suitable for working with the recess to attach the battery pack and the attachment apparatus to each other and to the electronic device.

Power supply system comprising rechargeable battery pack and attachment apparatus

Personal video display device

A holder, electrical supply, and optional RF transmitter unit to hold, supply power to, and receive a data signal from an operating electronic device when the device (e.g., MP3 player) is held in the unit is disclosed. Electrical power enters the unit's power acquisition portion (e.g., cigarette lighter adapter) from an external source and flows to the electronic device via the holder. A data signal from the electronic device is processed by an RF transmitter in the unit, and the resulting RF signal is broadcast by an antenna (e.g., gooseneck) that preferably forms a repositionable mechanical connection between the holder and the power acquisition unit.

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Indian Falls, NY, United States of America

Ian Sinclair