Method and apparatus for selectively maintaining circuit power when higher voltages are present

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7671489
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10051726

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A method and apparatus for detecting the presence of a specified voltage source and automatically switching off a second voltage source regardless of voltage source potential of the two voltage sources are disclosed. The present invention uses pinch-off of a JFET, controlled by an inverter, to control a backup power supply based on the availability of the main supply.

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QUALCOMM INCORPORATED5775 MOREHOUSE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1714

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McConnell, Richard Joseph Rancho Cucamonga, US 15 196
Uy, Allan Paul T Pasadena, US 1 5

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