Patent ID: 6420850
Filing Date: 2002-07-16
Classification: H02J

Abstract:
A telecommunication power distribution system comprising:a first power interface adapted to receive electrical current from a power source; a second power interface adapted to couple with a telecommunication device configured to perform at least one operation with respect to telecommunications, the second power interface being configured to provide electrical current to the telecommunication device; a power bus configured to conduct electrical current intermediate the first power interface and the second power interface; a storage device coupled with the power bus and having a plurality of operational states including a substantially discharged state; and coupling circuitry coupled with the power bus and the storage device, the coupling circuitry being configured to operate in a charge mode wherein the coupling circuitry applies electrical current to the storage device from the power bus to charge the storage device provided in one of the operational states including the substantially discharged state, and to operate in a discharge mode wherein the coupling circuitry applies electrical current from the storage device to the power bus, and wherein the coupling circuitry is configured to automatically switch between the charge mode of operation and the discharge mode of operation.