Patent ID: 7155624
Filing Date: 2006-12-26
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A Newcard device operable to transfer power from a first subsystem to a second subsystem of a computer, the Newcard device comprising: a first port electrically coupled to the first subsystem by a first connector, wherein the first connector includes at least one pin terminal to transfer the power and at least one pin terminal coupled to a System Management Bus (SMbus) of the computer; a second port electrically coupled to the second subsystem by a second connector, wherein the second connector includes at least one pin terminal to transfer the power; a transfer component electrically coupled to the first and second ports, wherein the transfer component is operable to transfer the power; a memory component electrically coupled to the SMbus, the memory component storing an identifier to uniquely identify the device, wherein an amount of the power received by the device is adjusted in response to the identifier; a detection component operable to detect the device; and a control component operable to dynamically adjust the amount of the power transferred to the at least one pin terminal of the first connector in response to the detection of the device.