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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 01, 2019
Filed:
Dec. 09, 2015
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Pasquale A. Catalano, Newburgh, NY (US);
Casimer M. DeCusatis, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Rajaram B Krishnamurthy, Wappingers Falls, NY (US);
Michael Onghena, Poughquag, NY (US);
Anuradha Rao, Hopewell Junction, NY (US);
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
Apparatus, systems and methods for managing and distributing electronic device battery power charge to electronic devices having batteries in need of charging. The electronic devices are positioned in proximity to a charge distribution unit (CDU) and a controller, which receive battery signal data including battery power level data transmitted from the electronic devices. Using the battery power level data the controller analyzes the battery signal data to determine an allocated amount of battery power charge required for charging each device battery to a desired battery charge. The CDU receives these allocated amounts and initiates transfer thereof from a power source in communication with the invention. Allocated amount(s) of battery power charge are transferred from the power source by sharing power source charging power amongst the electronic device batteries to ensure each electronic device has available battery power at a time when needed.