Smart charger

A smart charger, comprising: a housing (10) with a first interface (12) for power transmission and data transmission and adapted for connection to a first communication device (14), with a second interface (16) adapted for connection to a power source, and with a third interface (21) adapted for connection to a second communication device; a charger (24) disposed within the housing and connected to the second interface to receive power, and connected to the first interface to provide charging power; and a control module (32) disposed within the housing to communicate information between the first interface and the third interface.