A method is provided for controlling a discharge of a battery pack that supplies power to a portable electronic device. The battery pack has one or more cell blocks each having a plurality of battery cells connected in parallel. The method includes the following steps. Determining, for each of the one or more cell blocks, a value of a first supply current flowing through a first battery cell that has the smallest capacity among the plurality of battery cells. Comparing, for each of the one or more cell blocks, the value of the first supply current with a first overcurrent value of the first battery cell to detect overcurrent in the first battery cell. Generating, in response to detecting the overcurrent in the first battery cell of any of the one or more cell blocks, a first overcurrent signal to reduce the power supplied to the portable electronic device.

A controller of a barcode reader is disclosed. The controller may receive, via a user input, a charge threshold associated with presenting a battery level indicator on the display panel. The controller may monitor, during a charging operation, a state of charge of the battery. The controller may determine that the state of charge satisfies the charge threshold. The controller may cause, during the charging operation, the display panel to indicate the battery level indicator.

A transmitter coil module for inclusion in an accessory device can include a transmitter coil capable of operating at either of two different operating frequencies. The low frequency can be in a range from about 300 kHz to about 400 kHz, and the high frequency can be in a range from about 1 MHz to about 2 MHz. To provide efficient charging at both frequencies, the transmitter coil can be formed from a compound, or multi-stranded, wire. A control module can also be provided that is external to the transmitter coil module The control module can include, for example, a printed circuit board having control circuitry to generate alternating current in the transmitter coil at either the high frequency or the low frequency.

The present invention relates generally to the field of cell phone cases. More specifically, the present invention relates to a cell phone charging case device that is comprised of a body, a rear surface, a storage compartment, a cover and at least one charging cable. The device is also comprised of a detachable storage compartment that is further comprised of a battery and at least one charging cable that may charge external devices other than the cell phone it encases. Thus, the device can be applied to any cell phone, such that a cell phone may be charged without the need for an electrical wall outlet.

A holding assembly for holding portable electronic devices increases passenger convenience and comfort. The holding assembly comprises a plurality of independently movable planar members that engage one or more portable electronic devices to hold the portable electronic devices. The planar members may each be moved between a first position and a second position. A portion of the holding assembly may be received within an open portion of a planar member to provide a low-profile geometry. The holding assembly may be opened to hold a portable electronic device and closed when not in use in this manner.

Designs for a magnetic mounting system that facilitate wireless charging. The magnetic mounting system generally includes an attachment member engaged with a device that interfaces magnetically with a carrier member. The attachment member may comprise a split ring or discontinuous ring comprising arcuate members that allows inductive coupling between a charge transmitting coil and a charge receiving coil to be achieved as the arcuate members do not interfere with the inductive coupling. Specifically, rather than a solid plate in which the RF energy emitted by the charge transmitting coil generates eddy currents in the plate, the arcuate members are substantially transparent to the RF energy such that inductive coupling may be achieved.

A case for an electronic device. The case includes a lower housing having a cavity to receive the electronic device, and an electrical connector configured to couple to the electronic device. A lid is attached to the lower housing with a pivotable joint allowing the lid to rotate between a closed position where the lid is aligned over the cavity and an open position where the lid is angularly displaced allowing the electronic device to be removed from the cavity. The case also includes a hinge that provides the pivotable joint. The hinge is configured such that, when the lid is in the closed position, it is biased to remain closed via a detent, and, such that the lid has one or more stable positions between the fully open and fully closed positions.

A control device for a noncontact power supply device includes a power transmission coil for outputting an alternating magnetic flux upon receiving alternating electric power, and a power transmission control unit for controlling alternating electric power to be supplied to the power transmission coil. The power transmission control unit includes a first mode and a second mode. The first mode controls the alternating electric power to be supplied to the power transmission coil in order to transmit electric power, to be supplied to a load of a power reception device, to a power reception coil, and the second mode controls the alternating electric power for supplying electric power less than the electric power transmitted by the first mode to the power transmission coil. After being activated, the power transmission control unit selects initially the first mode.

An aerosol generating system includes a holder including: a heater configured to heat an aerosol generating article; a holder battery configured to supply electric power to the heater; and a holder processor configured to measure a remaining charge value of the holder battery; and a cradle detachably coupled to the holder and including: a cradle battery having a greater battery capacity than the holder battery; and a cradle processor configured to: identify whether the holder is coupled to the cradle, receive a remaining charge value of the holder battery from the holder processor based on the holder being coupled to the cradle, and control the cradle battery to supply electric power to the heater based on the received remaining charge value being greater than or equal to a preset reference value.

A device includes a first electronic component and a case, wherein the case includes a first charging compartment configured to accommodate and charge the first electronic component. The device further includes a first magnet included in the first electronic component and a 3D magnetic field sensor included in the case. The device further includes a detection unit configured to detect a position of the first electronic component relative to the first charging compartment based on a magnetic field sensed by the 3D magnetic field sensor.