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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 09, 2014
Filed:
May. 14, 2013
Eric Lee, Oakland, CA (US);
Ethan Petersen, Oakland, CA (US);
Joseph Stark, San Leandro, CA (US);
Ian Mccutcheon, Danville, CA (US);
Steve Reichenbach, Pleasanton, CA (US);
Eric Lee, Oakland, CA (US);
Ethan Petersen, Oakland, CA (US);
Joseph Stark, San Leandro, CA (US);
Ian McCutcheon, Danville, CA (US);
Steve Reichenbach, Pleasanton, CA (US);
Thoratec Corporation, Pleasanton, CA (US);
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods relating to interfacing and controlling external batteries are described. In one embodiment, an external battery is integrated with a touch screen display. In one embodiment, the external battery provides an infrared communication link with a detachable device or system controller. In one embodiment, the external battery touch screen interface provides data received from a detachable device or system controller.