US5838138A — Electronic device which is powered by actuation o…

Claim 1

Independent Claim 81 words

A portable computer power supply system for use with a portable computer having a keyboard, and a plurality of keys therein, a CPU, a memory and a display, comprising: a rechargeable battery; means, coupled to the keys in the keyboard, for converting mechanical energy due to activation of the keys by an operator into electrical energy; and a charging circuit, coupled between the means for mechanically generating electrical energy and said rechargeable battery, and supplying charging current to said rechargeable battery.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 81 words

A portable computer power supply system for use with a portable computer having a keyboard, and a plurality of keys therein, a CPU, a memory and a display, comprising: a rechargeable battery; means, coupled to the keys in the keyboard, for converting mechanical energy due to activation of the keys by an operator into electrical energy; and a charging circuit, coupled between the means for mechanically generating electrical energy and said rechargeable battery, and supplying charging current to said rechargeable battery.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 61 words

A power supply for a portable computer as set out in claim 1, wherein said means for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy comprises a plurality of permanent magnets coupled to respective keys on the key board and a matching plurality of coils configured so as to receive the respective permanent magnets therethrough upon activation of the keys of the keyboard.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 20 words

A power supply as set out in claim 1, wherein said charging circuit comprises a current regulator and a rectifier.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 19 words

A power supply as set out in claim 2, wherein said coils of wire are electrically connected in series.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 33 words

A power supply as set out in claim 1, wherein said charging circuit includes means for selectively coupling charging current to the battery from said means for mechanically generating or an outside source.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 35 words

A power supply as set out in claim 1, wherein said portable computer includes a mouse and wherein said means for mechanically generating electrical energy converts the rotational energy of said mouse into electrical current.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 42 words

A power supply as set out in claim 1, further comprising a second rechargeable battery and means for selectively coupling the charging circuit to said rechargeable battery or said second rechargeable battery depending upon the state of charge of said rechargeable batteries.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 113 words

A portable computer comprising: a keyboard including a plurality of manual operators, said manual operators including a plurality of keys, adapted to be activated by an operator of the portable computer; a central processor unit (CPU); a display; a memory; a rechargeable battery for supplying power to said CPU, display and memory; an electrical energy generator coupled to said manual operators of the keyboard of the portable computer and providing electrical energy generated from the mechanical energy provided by activation of the manual operators; and a battery charging circuit coupled to said electrical energy generator and the rechargeable battery so as to supply electrical energy generated by said generator to the rechargeable battery.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 113 words

A portable computer comprising: a keyboard including a plurality of manual operators, said manual operators including a plurality of keys, adapted to be activated by an operator of the portable computer; a central processor unit (CPU); a display; a memory; a rechargeable battery for supplying power to said CPU, display and memory; an electrical energy generator coupled to said manual operators of the keyboard of the portable computer and providing electrical energy generated from the mechanical energy provided by activation of the manual operators; and a battery charging circuit coupled to said electrical energy generator and the rechargeable battery so as to supply electrical energy generated by said generator to the rechargeable battery.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 44 words

A portable computer as set out in claim 8, wherein the generator comprises a plurality of permanent magnets attached to the respective manual operators and a plurality of wire coils adapted to receive the permanent magnets therethrough upon activation of the corresponding manual operator.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 65 words

A video game, comprising: a plurality of manual controllers for controlling said video game; means, associated with each of said manual controllers, for converting mechanical energy due to activation of said controllers to electrical energy; a rechargeable battery for supplying power to said video game; and a recharging circuit for recharging said rechargeable battery from the electrical energy provided from said mechanical energy converting means.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 65 words

A video game, comprising: a plurality of manual controllers for controlling said video game; means, associated with each of said manual controllers, for converting mechanical energy due to activation of said controllers to electrical energy; a rechargeable battery for supplying power to said video game; and a recharging circuit for recharging said rechargeable battery from the electrical energy provided from said mechanical energy converting means.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 69 words

A remote controller comprising: a plurality of input devices movable in response to manual operation thereof; a plurality of mechanical to electrical energy converters, each associated with one of said input devices; and a transmitter, coupled to the mechanical to electrical energy converters so as to receive power therefrom and activated by the input devices so as to transmit a control signal in response to a manual operation thereof.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 69 words

A remote controller comprising: a plurality of input devices movable in response to manual operation thereof; a plurality of mechanical to electrical energy converters, each associated with one of said input devices; and a transmitter, coupled to the mechanical to electrical energy converters so as to receive power therefrom and activated by the input devices so as to transmit a control signal in response to a manual operation thereof.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 16 words

A remote controller as set out in claim 11, wherein said transmitter comprises an RF transmitter.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 15 words

A remote controller as set out in claim 11 wherein said transmitter comprises an LED.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 17 words

A remote controller as set out in claim 11, wherein said transmitter comprises an array of LEDs.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 19 words

A remote controller as set out in claim 11, wherein said input devices comprise a plurality of push buttons.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 19 words

A remote controller as set out in claim 11, wherein one of said input devices comprises a rocker controller.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 19 words

A remote controller as set out in claim 11, wherein one of said input devices comprises a joystick controller.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 18 words

A remote controller as set out in claim 11, wherein one of said input devices comprises a mouse.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 34 words

A remote controller as set out in claim 11, wherein said input devices comprise a plurality of push buttons and wherein the control signal is determined by the specific push button which is activated.

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 30 words

A remote controller as set out in claim 19, further comprising selector circuit means, coupled to the push buttons, for determining the control signal in response to push button activation.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	2001-11-16	2002-05-18	2002-11-17	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	2005-11-16	2006-05-18	2006-11-17	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2009-11-16	2010-05-18	2010-11-17	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Electronic device which is powered by actuation of manual inputs

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