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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 24, 2008
Filed:
Oct. 15, 2004
Applicants:
Robert Allen, Lago Vista, TX (US);
William O. Bain, Leander, TX (US);
Inventors:
Robert Allen, Lago Vista, TX (US);
William O. Bain, Leander, TX (US);
Assignee:
Dell Products L.P., Round Rock, TX (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G06F 1/26 (2006.01); G06F 1/00 (2006.01); G06F 11/30 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
In a method and system for an improved power adapter providing power to a load, the power adapter is electrically coupled to the load via a multi-conductor connector. A change in a current flowing through a conductor of the connector is sensed in response to the coupling. The power output of the adapter is enabled after establishing initial contact, as sensed by the change in the current. Power supply identifier (PSID) information is enabled for communication through the conductor after enabling the power.