Patent ID: 6091611
Filing Date: 2000-07-18
Classification: H01R,H02J,H02M,H05K,Y02B

Abstract:
A connector capable of being coupled between a portable appliance and a power supply for transmitting a voltage and a current to the portable appliance, the connector comprising:a first set of conductive pins adapted for coupling to a power terminal on the portable appliance to apply the voltage and current to the portable appliance;a second set of conductive pins adapted for coupling to a terminal on the power supply to receive the voltage and current;a plurality of conductors coupled between the first and second sets of conductive pins; andone or more resistive elements, each resistive element coupled between two of the conductors, whereinthe one or more resistive elements have resistances which are detectable at the terminal of the power supply for programming the power supply to provide one of a current and a voltage which is suitable for at least one of powering operation of the portable appliance and recharging a rechargeable battery disposed within the portable appliance.