H01R13/6675

SUPPORT LIGHTING FOR ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS
20230187883 · 2023-06-15 ·

A lighting system is incorporated into the ends of the electrical power cords to provide light when working in dark environments. The lighting source is preferably battery-operated, thus allowing the user to find power receptacles when in these dark environments. Additionally, a second power source is included in the plug receptacle end, which can be battery-powered or can be powered by electrical power carried within the power lines. The ends of the extension cord include supports.

MONITORING OF DEVICES

This application relates to monitoring of electronic devices (100) and in particular to methods and apparatus for the detection and recording of an electrical overstress applied to a connector (101, 102) of the device. The apparatus describes an integrated circuit integrated circuit (103, 105, 106a) of the host device having a first set of one or more circuit contacts (201, 203, 204, 205) for connection to a connector (101) of a host electronic device. The circuit has an electrical overstress monitor (106, 106a) for detecting and recording an electrical overstress comprising a voltage exceeding a predetermined parameter applied to at least one of said first set of circuit contacts. The electrical overstress monitor (106) may have an overvoltage detector (205) and may have a memory (206) for recording the occurrence of an overvoltage and/or a communication module (207) for communicating with other components of the host device in the event of an electrical overstress.

Universal socket converter with power bank
09831622 · 2017-11-28 ·

The present disclosure discloses a universal socket converter with power bank, including a housing, wherein the front of the housing is provided with a USB power jack, a universal power jack and an indicator light, the upper and lower ends of the back of the housing are respectively provided with a retractable power-taking plug, the middle part of the back of the housing is provided with a foldable power-taking plug; the inside of the housing is provided with a circuit board and a storage battery, wherein the circuit board is provided with a USB power socket and an integrated universal power socket, wherein the USB power socket and the integrated universal power socket are provided with conductors inside, wherein the conductors are connected with the circuit board, the circuit board is connected with the storage battery, the retractable power-taking plug and the foldable power-taking plug.

Power source configuration to fit a memory slot

Various examples herein disclose a system comprising a power source, multiple cards, and a power connector. The power source is mounted on multiple cards. The multiple cards each include an edge configured to fit into a memory slot. The power connector is coupled to the power source and located on a side of the multiple cards other than the edge.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTING DEVICE, TRANSCEIVER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTING DEVICE
20230178940 · 2023-06-08 ·

An electrical connection device, in particular an electrical plug connector device, having at least one connection element which is configured for a physical connection to a data line, the electrical connection device further comprising a signal harvesting unit, in particular an RS-232 signal harvesting unit, which is configured to divert at least a portion of an electrical data signal emitted by the data line in order to obtain electrical energy, in particular at least to obtain electrical operating energy for signal-based data conversion and/or for radio-based signal transmission.

Power communication electrical connector
20170338597 · 2017-11-23 · ·

A power communication electrical connector is provided, comprising: a plug and a socket which are matched and plugged for connecting a power source circuit or a high-power load circuit; wherein power source connectors and the signal connectors are respectively provided on both the plug and the socket, the power source connectors are for connecting a power source of the power source circuit or a high-power load of the high-power load circuit; the signal connectors are for connecting an external chip of the power source circuit or an external chip of the high-power load circuit, wherein a power ground of the power source connectors the a signal ground of the signal connectors are separately provided. In addition, an anti-spark power communication electrical connector is further provided.

Techniques For Integrating Wireless Functionality In A Power Outlet
20230170655 · 2023-06-01 ·

A power control device is contained within a housing and has an electric current sensor configured to measure current passing through an electric outlet during a time period, a proximity sensor configured to detect a distance of an object relative to the electric outlet during the time period, a relay switch that can open or close to stop or conduct current through a circuit in the electric outlet in response to a command, and a wireless network interface in communication with the electric current sensor and the proximity sensor, the wireless network interface configured to transmit and receive data from the current sensor and the proximity sensor, to transmit commands to the relay switch, transmit the data to a computing device, and receive commands from the computing device.

Wall socket with load detecting circuit

A wall socket includes a socket housing, an output terminal, a power converter circuit and a load detection circuit. The output terminal is arranged at a side of the socket housing and configured to output a DC output voltage. The power converter circuit is arranged in the socket housing and configured to convert an input voltage to the DC output voltage according to a control signal. The load detection circuit is configured to receive an identification signal outputted by an electronic device when the electronic device is connected to the output terminal, and output the control signal according to the identification signal to adjust a voltage level of the DC output voltage.

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME
20220059978 · 2022-02-24 · ·

A semiconductor device for determining whether a foreign substance (e.g., water) is present and a method of operating the same are provided. The semiconductor device includes a receptacle including a plurality of pins according to a USB type-C receptacle interface; a first current source providing first current to a CC1 signal pin or a CC2 signal pin among the plurality of pins in a first operation mode; a second current source providing second current to the CC1 signal pin or the CC2 signal pin in a second operation mode; a third current source providing third current to at least two pins of other pins excluding the CC1 signal pin and the CC2 signal pin; and a power delivery integrated circuit (PDIC) controlling the first current source, the second current source and the third current source and detecting the voltage level of a signal outputted to the plurality of pins.

ELECTRICAL POWER UNIT WITH WIRELESS CHARGING
20170317458 · 2017-11-02 ·

An electrical power unit is positionable in or along a work surface and includes a housing with a movable cover that is positionable in open and closed positions at an upper region of the housing. The cover defines an interior region in which a wireless power transmitter is mounted. A lamp unit is disposed in the housing or the cover. The lamp unit is configured so that emitted light is visible from outside the power unit when the cover is closed. The wireless power transmitter is operable to selectively illuminate the lamp unit when the wireless power transmitter is energized. Optionally, at least one direct-contact electrical or data receptacle is provided at the housing, and may be arranged or positioned so that it is accessible at least when the cover is in the open position.