Power system and method

Abstract

The disclosed embodiments relate to power systems and methods. One such power system includes an adapter that produces a power output. A converter stage receives the power output and in turn provides a regulated output. The regulated output is delivered to a battery and to a DC-DC component.

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       6 . An electronic device comprising: 
 a processor;    a memory capable of storing data to be accessed by the processor; and    a power system comprising:    a power adapter capable of producing a power output;    a converter stage coupled to receive the power output and generate a regulated output;    a DC-DC component coupled to receive the regulated output; and    a battery removably coupled to receive the regulated output.    
   
   
       7 . The power system set forth in  claim 6 , comprising a video adapter operatively coupled to the processor to create an image signal.  
   
   
       8 . The power system set forth in  claim 7 , comprising a monitor to receive the image signal and display a corresponding image to a user.  
   
   
       9 . The power system set forth in  claim 8 , comprising a user input device to receive input from a user.  
   
   
       10 . The power system set forth in  claim 6 , comprising a feedback circuit to provide feedback from the battery to the converter stage to manage the charging of the battery.  
   
   
       11 . The power system set forth in  claim 10 , wherein the battery comprises: 
 a first switch connected to a terminal of the battery; and    a second switch connected between the first switch and the feedback circuit, wherein the first and second switches enable the charging of the battery.    
   
   
       12 . The power system set forth in  claim 6 , wherein the DC-DC component adjusts the regulated output into different voltages to be applied to other circuits connected to the power system.  
   
   
       13 . The power system set forth in  claim 6 , comprising a battery circuit to monitor current and voltage levels at the battery to regulate charging of the battery.  
   
   
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