Patent ID: 6246211
Filing Date: 2001-06-12
Classification: H02J,H04N

Abstract:
A smart charger, comprising:a housing with a first interface for power transmission and data transmission of a graphic image data file and adapted for connection to a graphic image device, with a second interface adapted for connection to a power source, and with a third interface adapted for connection to a communication device where said third interface comprises at least one of a fax/modem port and standard PC I/O port;a charger disposed within said housing and connected to said second interface to receive power, and connected to said first interface to provide charging power; anda control module disposed within said housing and connected to receive information from said first interface and to communicate information to said third interface wherein said first interface includes a data interface and control module to translate data received at said first interface from a first data protocol to one of RS232, USB, ethernet, and modem protocols for communication to said third interface.