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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 06, 2019
Filed:
May. 02, 2018
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 aggregating electronic devices for sharing functionality to fulfill requested tasks, while also monitoring and controlling battery energy levels in these electronic devices to ensure sufficient battery power is available on the devices, individually or collectively, to fulfill a requested task. The electronic devices are positioned in proximity to a computing device for determining functionalites that may be shared amongst the various electronic devices to fulfill the requested task. These electronic devices are also provided in proximity to a charge distribution unit (CDU) for determining if each electronic device has enough battery power to complete all, or a portion, of the requested task. If any device needs charging, the CDU allocates and distributes battery power from one or more other device batteries and/or power outlet. The charging power is then transferred to the electronic device in need of charging to fulfill the requested task.