Navigation System And Method For Determining A Route Based On Sun Position And WeatherA method for a computing device to determine a route entails determining a sun position relative to the route, determining weather conditions along the route, and determining whether to provide altern…DRIVE·Aug 21·1 min readFollowG01C21/3461RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Methods and devices for detecting magnetic interference affecting the operation of a magnetometerMethods and apparatus employing non-magnetometer navigational sensor data to assist in determining whether a change in a magnetic field detected by a magnetometer is likely due to a source of internal…DRIVE·Aug 7·1 min readFollowG01C17/38RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Map magnifierA method of displaying a map on a mobile device showing a current location of the mobile device, the method comprising determining the current location of the mobile device, displaying the map at a fi…DRIVE·Jul 10·1 min readFollowG01C21/367RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Power pack partial failure detection and remedial charging controlSystems and methods to detect a failure of a subset of component power packs within a multiple component rechargeable power pack. At least one parameter of a charging current that is provided for a ti…DRIVE·Jul 10·2 min readFollowH01M10/441RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Semiconductor-based device authenticationVarious embodiments of devices and associated methods are described herein for authenticating electrical devices. In one aspect, an electrical device is provided comprising an interface configured to …DRIVE·Jul 10·1 min readFollowH02J7/60RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Apparatus, and associated method, for providing charging energy to recharge a portable power supplyAn apparatus, and an associated method, for providing charging energy to a portable power supply, sourced at the portable power supply of another portable electronic device. The portable electronic de…DRIVE·May 29·1 min readFollowH02J50/12RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Method and system for inductively charging an electronic deviceAn apparatus and method for inductively charging an electronic device are disclosed herein. The apparatus comprises a transmitter coil and a controller. The transmitter coil includes a configurable in…DRIVE·May 22·1 min readFollowH02J50/10RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Method and system for determining a charge rate for a rechargeable batteryA system and method for determining a charge rate for a battery and a method for charging the battery. The system having a memory component for storing user attributes relating to use patterns based o…DRIVE·May 22·1 min readFollowH02J7/90RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Hybrid battery system for portable electronic devicesA power management method with a portable electronic device (100) includes identifying, with a controller (202) of the portable electronic device, a power consumption event in the portable electronic …DRIVE·May 8·1 min readFollowG06F1/263RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Hybrid battery system for portable electronic devicesA power management method with a portable electronic device (100) includes identifying, with a controller (202) of the portable electronic device, a power consumption event in the portable electronic …DRIVE·May 8·1 min readFollowH01M10/4207RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Mobile electronic device having fuel cell with fuel tank surrounding a batteryAccording to one aspect, a mobile electronic device having a fuel cell configured to receive fuel and generate therefrom electrical power for the mobile electronic device, a fuel tank adapted to store…DRIVE·May 1·1 min readFollowH01M16/006RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Method of reducing tabbing volume required for the external connections of an electrode assemblyVarious embodiments are described herein for an electrode assembly for a stacked-cell battery. The electrode assembly comprises a first active material layer; a first current collector layer adjacent …DRIVE·Apr 24·2 min readFollowH01M10/0525RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
System and method for programming rechargeable battery characteristicsA method and system for programming rechargeable battery characteristics is provided. The system having: a memory component for storing user profiles; a power management integrated circuit; and a proc…DRIVE·Apr 24·1 min readFollowH01M10/425RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Recessed tab for higher energy density and thinner batteriesVarious embodiments are described herein for an electrode assembly for a battery and a method of making the electrode assembly. The electrode assembly comprises an active material layer having a reces…DRIVE·Apr 24·1 min readFollowH01M10/0525RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Power converter system for mobile devicesA power converter system for managing power between a power supply and a load, the system including: a first buck-boost circuit connected to the power supply; and a capacitor provided between the buck…DRIVE·Apr 17·1 min readFollowH02J7/345RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Clip-on charging system with variable charging ratesA charger for charging a battery of an electronic device is provided. The electronic device has a charging clip that clips to a structure of the charger. The structure has a plurality of conductive st…DRIVE·Apr 17·1 min readFollowG06F1/1632RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Mode changing power controlMethods (400, 500) and systems (200, 300) for controlling a power pack charging circuit (210, 310). While a device (202, 302) is connected to an electrical charging source (204, 304), a determination …DRIVE·Apr 17·1 min readFollowH02J7/04RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Methods and systems for improving fuel cell efficiencyThe disclosure is directed at a method and system for improving the efficiency of fuel cells by removing impediments within the fuel cell channel. The system includes at least one sensor and a process…DRIVE·Apr 17·1 min readFollowH01M8/04007RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Orientation determination for a mobile deviceA system for determining an orientation of the head of a user of a mobile device comprises a head-mounted accessory device including a first digital compass for providing a first orientation signal an…DRIVE·Apr 10·1 min readFollowG01C17/30RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
A portable electronic device chargeable via at least one speaker portA portable electronic device chargeable via at least one speaker port is provided. The portable electronic device comprises a housing containing: a processing unit, a least one speaker for playing aud…DRIVE·Apr 10·1 min readFollowG06F1/26RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Circuit and method of operation for an electrical power supplyA battery charging circuit comprising: a semiconductor switch (Q1) having an output to a rechargeable battery (24); a battery charge controller (20) for receiving power from an external source, and su…DRIVE·Apr 10·1 min readFollowG06F1/266RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
SYSTEM FOR WIRELESSLY CHARGING A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY AND A RECHARGEABLE BATTERYA wireless charging system having a battery with at least one cell, a receiving coil wrapped around the at least one cell and a charger having a transmitting field designed to couple with the receivin…DRIVE·Apr 10·1 min readFollowH02J50/001RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Wireless power charging and communication with wireless communication devices in a communication systemA personal computing system and a mobile phone interoperate according to a wireless charging protocol while in a charging arrangement. The personal computing system can wirelessly charge a power sourc…DRIVE·Apr 10·1 min readFollowH02J50/005RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Wireless charging and communication with power source devices and power charge devices in a communication systemA power source device and a power charge device interoperate according to a wireless charging protocol. The power source device inductively wirelessly transmits charging energy signal via an inductive…DRIVE·Apr 10·2 min readFollowH02J50/12RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Battery lifecycle management of a dual battery handsetPortable electronic devices, systems and methods are provided for managing battery usage of a dual-battery handset including a embedded battery and for receiving a replaceable battery operatively conn…DRIVE·Apr 3·1 min readFollowH02J7/342RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Method and apparatus for controlling fuel cell operating conditionsThe disclosure is directed at a method and apparatus for controlling fuel cell operating conditions. The apparatus includes a set of sensors for monitoring the fuel cell operating conditions and a pro…DRIVE·Apr 3·1 min readFollowH01M8/04291RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Charging system for a rechargable power sourceThere is provided a power source system which includes a self-charging system. In one embodiment, the power source system is used to power portable devices and may include a power source such as a set…DRIVE·Apr 3·1 min readFollowH02J7/32RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Diagnostic use of physical and electrical battery parametersDiagnostic use of physical and electrical battery parameters is made to enhance battery authentication and security. A power management module measures an electromagnetic radiation spectrum of a batte…DRIVE·Mar 20·1 min readFollowH01M10/4285RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
DIAGNOSTIC USE OF A PLURALITY OF ELECTRICAL BATTERY PARAMETERSIn at least one embodiment, a power management module measures different observable quantities of a battery, such as terminal voltage or current, and measures a voltage response of the battery based u…DRIVE·Mar 20·1 min readFollowG01R31/378RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Diagnostic use of physical and electrical battery parameters and storing relative condition dataIn at least one embodiment, a power management module measures an electromagnetic radiation spectrum or a voltage response of a battery module. The measured electromagnetic radiation spectrum or volta…DRIVE·Mar 20·1 min readFollowG01R31/392RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
A method for wireless communication with a wireless communication device comprising a programmable batteryA portable electronics device comprises at least one device subsystem, and a programmable battery. The programmable battery is coupled to a power input of the device subsystem and is configured to dyn…DRIVE·Mar 13·1 min readFollowH01M10/425RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Integrated starter element for a fuel cell in a handheld deviceThe current disclosure is directed at a method and apparatus for starting of a fuel cell within a mobile communication device under emergency. In one embodiment, the emergency starting apparatus inclu…DRIVE·Mar 13·1 min readFollowH01M16/006RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Method and apparatus for handling a charging state in a mobile electronic deviceIn accordance with the teachings described herein, a method and apparatus for handling a charging state in a mobile device is provided. A universal serial bus (USB) interface may be used for connectin…DRIVE·Feb 27·2 min readFollowG06F1/263RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Charger device for a portable electronic deviceA device having an electrical plug, such as a charger device, includes a locking member coupled to a carriage that is movable into a housing. Prongs of the device are movable between a retracted posit…DRIVE·Feb 20·1 min readFollowH01R13/44RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Accessory ID recognition by power cyclingVarious embodiments are described herein for a peripheral device (260) and a method of identifying the peripheral device (260) via power cycling. In one embodiment, the method comprises obtaining char…DRIVE·Jan 9·1 min readFollowH04M1/72409RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Mode changing power controlAn apparatus and method of determining a communications mode. An operating condition of a device is monitored to determine if the operating condition satisfies a condition for loss of charging of a po…DRIVE·Jan 2·2 min readFollowH02J7/65RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Map magnifierA method of magnifying a portion of a map displayed on a computing device includes displaying the map at a first zoom level and displaying a magnified portion of the map at a second zoom level. The ma…DRIVE·Dec 12·1 min readFollowG01C21/367RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
System and Method for Obtaining Magnetometer Readings for Performing a Magnetometer CalibrationA system and method of obtaining magnetometer readings for performing a magnetometer calibration are provided. The method comprises detecting initiation of a magnetometer calibration; displaying a plu…DRIVE·Dec 5·1 min readFollowG01C17/38RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Non-visual presentation of information on an electronic wireless deviceIn one example, information is presented to a user in a non-visual manner. In this example, a list of visually representable items (110) defined by a beginning and at least one of dimension of time an…DRIVE·Nov 21·1 min readFollowG01C21/3629RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
Portable Electronic Device Adapted to Provide an Improved Attitude MatrixAccording to one aspect, a method of determining an attitude matrix on a portable electronic device. The method includes determining a first attitude matrix gradient using data from at least one of an…DRIVE·Nov 7·1 min readFollowG01C19/5776RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD [CA]
