Powering an electrical device through a legacy adapter capable of digital communication

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8296587
APP PUB NO 20090177906A1
SERIAL NO

11969166

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A legacy adapter for use with devices to be powered by a power adapter is described. The legacy adapter includes a multi-purpose power connector configured to couple to a power adapter external to the electrical device, a connector configured to connect the electrical device, and a microprocessor configured to communicate digitally with the power adapter. The microprocessor communicates power requirements of the electrical device to the power adapter through the multi-purpose power connector. A related method of receiving power from a power adapter external to an electrical device through a legacy adapter is also described.

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  • GREEN PLUG, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Mody, Parag Oakland, US 3 403
Paniagua,, Jr Frank San Ramon, US 3 309
Yassaie, Hossein Bucks, GB 8 447

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