PATENT DOCUMENT

Publication Number: US-9837835-B2
Application Number: US-201615086730-A
Country: US
Kind Code: B2

Title: Electronic device charging system

Abstract:
An electronic device. The electronic device may include a battery, and a charging system in electronic communication with the battery. The charging system may be configured to charge at least a partially-depleted battery to a threshold charge value, discontinue the charging in response to the battery being charged to the threshold charge value, and monitor the function of the electronic device to detect at least one of an anticipated event, and an unanticipated event of the electronic device. Additionally the charging system may be configured to recharge the battery in response to detecting one of: the anticipated event occurring a predetermined time subsequent to the recharging of the battery, or the unanticipated event occurring immediately before the recharging of the battery.

Claims:
We claim: 
     
       1. An electronic device, comprising:
 a battery; and 
 a charging system in electronic communication with the battery, the charging system configured to:
 charge a partially-depleted battery to a threshold value at a first charge rate; 
 discontinue the charging in response to the battery being charged to the threshold charge value, thereby causing depletion of the battery; 
 monitor a function of the electronic device to detect an event of the electronic device; and 
 in response to a detection of the event, charge the battery to the threshold value at a second charge rate, wherein the first charge rate is different than the second charge rate. 
 
 
     
     
       2. The electronic device of  claim 1 , wherein the event comprises one of:
 an anticipated event; or 
 an unanticipated event. 
 
     
     
       3. The electronic device of  claim 2 , wherein the second charge rate is based on a detection of the anticipated event or the unanticipated event. 
     
     
       4. The electronic device of  claim 2 , wherein the charging system is further configured to:
 in response to a detection of the anticipated event, charge the battery at the second charge rate prior to the anticipated event occurring. 
 
     
     
       5. The electronic device of  claim 2 , wherein the charging system is further configured to:
 in response to a detection of the unanticipated event, charge the battery at the second charge rate immediately after the unanticipated event occurring. 
 
     
     
       6. The electronic device of  claim 2 , wherein the anticipated event comprises at least one of a predetermined operation of the electronic device and a reoccurring interaction with the electronic device. 
     
     
       7. The electronic device of claim of  claim 2 , wherein the anticipated event comprises an alarm of the electronic device. 
     
     
       8. The electronic device of  claim 2 , wherein the unanticipated event comprises a spontaneous interaction with the electronic device. 
     
     
       9. The electronic device of  claim 1 , wherein the charging system is further configured to:
 charge the battery to the threshold value prior to the occurrence of the event. 
 
     
     
       10. The electronic device of  claim 1 , wherein the second charge rate is greater than the first charge rate. 
     
     
       11. The electronic device of  claim 1 , wherein the second charge rate is less than the first charge rate. 
     
     
       12. A charging device for an electronic device, comprising:
 a connection portion electrically coupled to a battery of the electronic device; and 
 a charging system in electronic communication with the battery of the electronic device, the charging system configured to:
 charge a partially-depleted battery to a threshold charge value; 
 discontinue the charging in response to the battery being charged to the threshold charge value, thereby causing depletion of the battery; 
 monitor a function of the electronic device to detect an event of the electronic device; and 
 in response to detecting the event, charge the battery to the threshold value at a charge rate, the charge rate based on a characteristic of the detected event. 
 
 
     
     
       13. The charging device of  claim 12 , wherein the characteristic of the detected event corresponds to the detected event being one of:
 an anticipated event; or 
 an unanticipated event. 
 
     
     
       14. The charging device of  claim 13 , wherein the charge rate associated with an anticipated event is less than a charge rate associated with an unanticipated event. 
     
     
       15. The charging device of  claim 12 , wherein:
 the charge rate is a first charge rate; and 
 the charging system is further configured to:
 charge the partially-depleted battery to the threshold charge value at a second charge rate distinct from the first charge rate. 
 
 
     
     
       16. The charging device of  claim 12 , wherein the threshold charge value includes a maximum charge of the battery of the electronic device. 
     
     
       17. The charging device of  claim 12 , wherein the charging system is removably engaged with the electronic device. 
     
     
       18. The charging device of  claim 12 , wherein the discontinuing of the charging of the battery by the charging system further comprises:
 maintaining the electrical coupling between the connection portion and battery of the electronic device. 
 
     
     
       19. The charging device of  claim 12 , wherein the charging system is further configured to allow the battery to deplete in response to the discontinuing of the charging of the battery. 
     
     
       20. A method for charging a battery of an electronic device, the method comprising:
 charging a battery for the electronic device to a threshold value at a first charge rate; 
 discontinuing the charging in response to the battery being charged to the threshold charge value, thereby causing depletion of the battery; 
 monitoring a function of the electronic device to detect an event of the electronic device; and 
 charging the battery to the threshold value at a second charge rate in response to a detection of the event. 
 
     
     
       21. The method of  claim 20 , wherein the charging of the battery at the second charge rate further comprises:
 charging the battery at the second charge rate prior to the detected event occurring. 
 
     
     
       22. The method of  claim 20 , wherein the charging of the battery at the second charge rate further comprises:
 charging the battery at the second charge rate immediately after the detected event occurring. 
 
     
     
       23. The method of  claim 20 , wherein
 the event is a first event; and 
 the method further includes:
 monitoring the function of the electronic device to detect a second event of the electronic device; and 
 charging the battery at the first rate or the second rate in response to a detection of the second event. 
 
 
     
     
       24. The method of  claim 23 , wherein the detection of the second event occurs subsequent to the detection of the first event. 
     
     
       25. The method of  claim 23 , wherein:
 the first event is an unanticipated event; and 
 the second event is an anticipated event. 
 
     
     
       26. The method of  claim 20 , wherein the second charge rate is based on a type of the detected event.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
     This application is a continuation patent application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/201,663, filed Mar. 7, 2014 and titled “Electronic Device and Charging Device for Electronic Device,” the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. 
    
    
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The disclosure relates generally to electronic devices, and more particularly, to an electronic device, a charging device and a method for charging the battery of the electronic device. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Current electronic devices continue to become more prevalent in day-to-day activities. For example, smart phones and tablet computers continue to grow in popularity, and provide everyday personal and business functions to its users. These electronic devices are usually operational for the majority of a typical day, where a user my utilize the electronic device to send messages (text, e-mail, etc.), work on documents, play games, conduct phone calls, and perform other personal and/or business specific tasks. 
     With extensive daily use, the desire to have a long battery life is one of the most important operational characteristics of the electronic device. However, as the overall size of the electronic device continues to get smaller, the internal space of the electronic device also gets smaller. This reduced internal space may result in a smaller battery as well. With a smaller battery utilized in electronic device, the battery may need to be charged daily, or even several times a day. 
     The charging of the electronic device typically includes electrically coupling the electronic device to a charging device. The charging device may provide an electrical current to the electronic device, and the electronic device may convert the current to charge the battery. Conventional charging devices for the electronic device may charge a depleted battery to a threshold charge value (e.g., 100%). Once the battery reaches the threshold charge value, the conventional charging device may stop providing an electrical current to the electronic device, which may ultimately allow the maximum charged battery to deplete. When the battery depletes to a predetermined minimum charge value (for example, 90%), the charging device may once again provide electrical current to the electronic device to charge the battery to the threshold charge value again. When an electronic device remains connected to the conventional charging device, the cycle between threshold charge value and predetermined minimum charge value may occur several times. 
     With each charge to the threshold charge value and/or each cycle between the threshold charge value and the predetermined minimum charge value, the life of certain types of batteries may be reduced. More specifically, each time such batteries cycles between the threshold charge value and predetermined minimum charge value during the conventional charging process, the battery&#39;s ability to hold a maximum charge for a duration of time may substantially reduced. Over time the reduction in the battery&#39;s ability to hold the charge may result in the battery needing to be charged several times a day. When the battery cannot be charged several times a day, the battery may be completely depleted and the electronic device may be inoperable (e.g., shutdown due to lack of power). 
     SUMMARY 
     Generally, embodiments discussed herein are related to an electronic device, a charging device and a method for charging the battery of the electronic device. The electronic device may include a battery and a charging system for charging the battery. The charging system may be configured to monitor the activities and/or events of the electronic device to ensure that the battery is substantially charged prior to, or immediately after the occurrence of an event. That is, the charging of the battery may be dependent upon the monitoring and/or the occurrence of activities and events of electronic device, and not cycling between threshold charge values and minimum charge values. As a result, the charging system of the electronic device may substantially prevent undesirable depletion of the battery&#39;s ability to maintain a charge. That is, by limiting the cycling charging of the battery of the electronic device, the charging system of the electronic device may minimize and substantially prevent the depletion of the battery&#39;s ability to maintain a charge. 
     One embodiment may include an electronic device. The electronic device may include a battery, and a charging system in electronic communication with the battery. The charging system may be configured to charge at least a partially-depleted battery to a threshold charge value, discontinue the charging in response to the battery being charged to the threshold charge value, and monitor the function of the electronic device to detect at least one of an anticipated event, and an unanticipated event of the electronic device. Additionally, the charging system may be configured to recharge the battery in response to detecting one of: the anticipated event occurring subsequent to the recharging of the battery, or the unanticipated event occurring immediately before the recharging of the battery. 
     Another embodiment may include a charging device for an electronic device. The charging device may include a connection portion electrically coupled to a battery of the electronic device, and a charging system in electronic communication with the battery of the electronic device. The charging system may be configured to: charge at least a partially-depleted battery to a threshold charge value, discontinue the charging in response to the battery being charged to the threshold charge value, and monitor the function of the electronic device to detect at least one of an anticipated event, and an unanticipated event of the electronic device. 
     Additionally, the charging system may be configure to recharge the battery in response to detecting one of: the anticipated event occurring subsequent to the recharging of the battery, or the unanticipated event occurring immediately b fore the recharging of the battery. 
     A further embodiment may include a method for charging a battery of an electronic device. The method may include charging at least a partially-depleted battery for the electronic device to a threshold charge value, discontinuing the charging in response to the battery being charged to the threshold charge value, and monitoring the function of the electronic device to detect at least one of an anticipated event, and an unanticipated event, of the electronic device. The method may also include recharging the battery in response to detecting one of: the anticipated event occurring subsequent to the reactivating of the charging device, or the unanticipated event occurring immediately before the reactivating of the charging device. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The disclosure will be readily understood by the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate like structural elements, and in which: 
         FIG. 2A  shows an illustrative perspective view of an electronic device including a battery, according to embodiments. 
         FIG. 1B  shows an illustrative block diagram of the electronic device including the battery as shown in  FIG. 1A , according to embodiments. 
         FIG. 2A  shows an illustrative perspective view of a charging device including a charging system, according to embodiments. 
         FIG. 2B  shows an illustrative block diagram of the charging device including the charging system as shown in  FIG. 2A , according to embodiments. 
         FIG. 3  shows a flow chart illustrating a method for charging a battery of an electronic device. This method may be performed on the battery of the electronic device as shown in  FIGS. 1A and 1B . 
         FIGS. 4-7  show illustrative linear graphs representing the method of charging a battery for an electronic device, as depicted in  FIG. 3 , according to various embodiments. 
     
    
    
     It is noted that the drawings of the invention are not necessarily to scale. The drawings are intended to depict only typical aspects of the invention, and therefore should not be considered as limiting the scope of the invention. In the drawings, like numbering represents like elements between the drawings. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Reference will now be made in detail to representative embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the following descriptions are not intended to limit the embodiments to one preferred embodiment. To the contrary, it is intended to cover alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as can be included within the spirit and scope of the described embodiments as defined by the appended claims. 
     The following disclosure relates generally to electronic devices, and more particularly, to a charging device and a method for charging a battery of an electronic device. 
     In a particular embodiment, the electronic device may include a battery and a charging system for charging the battery. The charging system may be configured to monitor the activities and/or events of the electronic device to ensure that the battery is substantially charged prior to, or immediately after the occurrence of an event. That is, the charging of the battery may be dependent upon the monitoring and/or the occurrence of activities and events of electronic device, and not cycling between threshold charge values and minimum charge values. As a result, the charging system of the electronic device may substantially prevent undesirable depletion of the battery&#39;s ability to maintain a charge. By eliminating the cycling charging of the battery of the electronic device, the charging system of the electronic device may minimize and substantially prevent the depletion of the battery&#39;s ability to maintain a charge. 
     The electronic device may include a battery, and a charging system in electronic communication with the battery. The charging system may be configured to charge at least a partially-depleted battery to a threshold charge value, discontinue the charging in response to the battery being charged to the threshold charge value, and monitor the function of the electronic device to detect at least one of an anticipated event, and an unanticipated event of the electronic device. Additionally the charging system may be configured to recharge the battery in response to detecting an anticipated event, occurring subsequent to the recharging of the battery, or an unanticipated event, occurring immediately before the recharging of the battery. Charging device and charging methods are also disclosed. 
     These and other embodiments are discussed below with reference to  FIGS. 1A-7 . However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed description given herein with respect to these Figures is for explanatory purposes only and should not be construed as limiting. 
       FIG. 1A  shows a perspective view of one example of an electronic device that can include, or be connected, to a charging system. In the illustrated embodiment, the electronic device  100  is implemented as a smart telephone. Other embodiments can implement the electronic device differently, such as, for example, as a laptop or desktop computer, a tablet computing device, a gaming device, a display, a digital music player, a wearable computing device or display such as a watch or glasses, and other types of electronic devices that can receive biometric data from a biometric sensing device. 
     Th electronic device  100  includes an enclosure  102  at least partially surrounding a display  104  and one or more buttons  106  or input devices. The enclosure  102  can form an outer surface or partial outer surface and protective case for the internal components of the electronic device  100 , and may at least partially surround the display  104 . The enclosure  102  can be formed of one or more components operably connected together, such as a front piece and a back piece. Alternatively, the enclosure  102  can be formed of a single piece operably connected to the display  104 . 
     Electronic device  100  may also include a battery charging port  108 . As shown in  FIG. 1A , battery charging port  108  may be in electronic communication with battery  110  of electronic device  100 . More specifically, battery charging port  108  may including an aperture configured to receive a portion of a charging device  200  (see,  FIGS. 2A and 2B ) for charging battery  110 . That is, battery charging port  108  may be coupled to charging device  200 , such that charging device  200  may provide an electric current to electronic device  100  to substantially charge battery  110 , as discussed herein. 
       FIG. 1B  is an illustrative block diagram of the electronic device  100  shown in  FIG. 1A . The electronic device  100  can include the display  104 , a processing device  112 , memory  114 , an input/output (I/O) device  116 , a sensor  118 , a network communications interface  120 , and a power source  122 . The display  104  may display an image or video output for the electronic device  100 . The display may also provide an input region for one or more input devices, such as, for example, a touch sensing device and/or a fingerprint sensing device. The display  104  may be substantially any size and may be positioned substantially anywhere on the electronic device  100 . 
     The processing device  112  can control some or all of the operatic) is of the electronic device  100 . The processing device  112  can communicate, either directly or indirectly, with substantially all of the components of the electronic device  100 . For example, a system bus or signal line  124  or other communication mechanisms can provide communication between the processing device  112 , the memory  114 , the I/O device  116 , the sensor  118 , the network communications interface  120 , and/or the power source  122 . The processing device  112  can be implemented as any electronic device capable of processing, receiving, or transmitting data or instructions. For example, the processing device  112  can be a microprocessor, a central processing unit (CPU), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a digital signal processor (DSP), or combinations of such devices. As described herein, the term “processing device” is meant to encompass a single processor or processing unit, multiple processors, multiple processing units, or other suitably configured computing element or elements. 
     The memory  114  can store electronic data that can be used by the electronic device  100 . More specifically, in a non-limiting example, memory  114  for electronic device  100  may store electrical data or content relating to the charging of battery  110 , as discussed herein. The memory  114  can be configured as any type of memory. By way of example only, the memory can be implemented as random access memory, read-only memory, Flash memory, removable memory, or other types of storage elements, or combinations of such devices. 
     The electronic device  100  may also include one or more sensors  118  positioned substantially anywhere on the electronic device  100 . The sensor(s)  118  may be any conventional sensor for determining an amount of electrical current being provided to electronic device  100 , or a sensor configured to determine a time for receiving electrical current during the charging processes discussed herein. 
     The power source  122  can be implemented with any device capable of providing energy to the electronic device  100 . That is, the power source  122  can be one or more disposable batteries or rechargeable batteries (e.g., battery  110 ) of electronic device  100 . More specifically, as shown in  FIG. 1B , power source  122  may include battery  110 . Additionally, and as discussed in detail herein, power source  122  may include a connection cable or charging device  200  (see,  FIGS. 2A and 2B ), that may connect electronic device  100 , and specifically battery  110 , to another power source such as a wall outlet, USB outlet or port or 1.2V outlet. 
     The power source  122  may be connected to a battery charging system  126  (hereafter, “charging system  126 ”). Charging system  126  may be included within electronic device  100 , in electronic communication with power source  122  and/or battery  110 , or charging system  126  may be included directly within power source  122 , as discussed herein. Charging system  126  is generally configured to charge battery  110  of electronic device  100  based on events (e.g., interactions, programs, etc.) that may take place on/with electronic device  100 . That is, and as discussed in detail herein, charging system  126  may be configured to charge battery  110  based on anticipated and/or unanticipated events of electronic device  100 , and not predetermined charge values of electronic device  100 . In one embodiment, the charging system  126  can include a processing device, and a memory. Any suitable processing device and memory can be used in charging system  126 . It is understood that other components can be included in charging system  126  in some embodiments. Charging system  126  is described in more detail in conjunction with  FIGS. 3-7 . 
     As discussed above, battery  110  of electronic device  100  (see,  FIG. 1A ) may be charged using charging device  200 , as shown in  FIGS. 2A-2B . More specifically, as shown in  FIG. 2A , charging device  200  may include a connection portion  202  configured to be coupled to electronic device  100  ( FIG. 1A ), and in electronic communication with battery  110  to provide an electrical current to charge battery  110 . Charging device  200  may include a plurality of contact pins  204  positioned on connection portion  202 . Contact pins  204  may contact corresponding contact pins (not shown) positioned within battery charging port  108  of electronic device  100  for transferring the electrical current provided by charging device  200  to electronic device  100 , to ultimately charge battery  110 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 2A , connection portion  202  may be coupled to housing  206  of charging device  200  via insulated wires  208 . More specifically, insulated wires  208  may be positioned between connection portion  202  and housing  206  of charging device  200 , and may substantially provide an electrical current from housing  206  to connection portion  202  to be subsequently provided to electronic device  100 . Housing  206  may be configured to draw an electrical current from any conventional power source. For example, as shown in  FIG. 2A , housing  206  may include a two-prong AC power plug  210 , which may be configured to be inserted into a conventional wall socket or plug, to draw an electrical current to charging device  200 . Although shown as an AC power plug  210 , housing  206  and/or charging device  200  may be provided the electrical current from any conventional power supply including but not limited to a USB port or 12V outlet. 
     As discussed above, charging device  200  may be configured to provide an electrical current to electronic device  100  including charging system  126 , to charge battery  110 . In an alternative embodiment, charging device  200 , as shown in  FIG. 2A  may include charging system  126 , rather than electronic device  100 , and charging device  200  may be configured to charge battery  110  using the processes discussed herein with respect to  FIG. 3 . That is, charging system  126  may be distinct from electronic device  100 , and may be included in housing  206  of charging device  200 . 
     Although shown as a single device that may be electrically coupled to electronic device  100 , charging device  200  may include an inductive or wireless charging system that may include charging system  126 . That is, charging device  200  may be configured as an inductive or wireless charging system including charging system  126 , that may be configured to charge battery  110  of electronic device  100  using the processes discussed herein with respect to  FIG. 3 . 
       FIG. 2B  is an illustrative block diagram of charging device  200  shown in  FIG. 2A . The charging device  200  can include a processing device  212 , a memory  214 , sensors  216 , a network communications interface  218 , and a power source  220 . Charging device  200  may include substantially similar components as those components of electronic device  100  discussed with respect to  FIG. 1B . As such redundant explanation of those components may be omitted for clarity. 
     The processing device  212  can control some or all of the operations of the charging device  200 . The processing device  212  can communicate, either directly or indirectly, with substantially all of the components of the charging device  200 . For example, a system bus or signal line  222  or other communication mechanisms can provide communication between the processing device  212 , the memory  214 , sensors  216 , the network communications interface  218  and/or the power source  220 . The processing device  212  can be implemented as any electronic device capable of processing, receiving, or transmitting data or instructions. For example, the processing device  212  can be a microprocessor, a central processing unit (CPU), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a digital signal processor (DSP), or combinations of such devices. As described herein, the term “processing device” is meant to encompass a single processor or processing unit, multiple processors, multiple processing units, or other suitably configured computing element or elements. 
     It should be noted that  FIGS. 1A-2B  are illustrative only. In other examples, an electronic device and/or charging device may include fewer or more components than those shown in  FIGS. 1A-2B . 
     Turning to  FIG. 3 , and with continued reference to  FIGS. 1A-2B , a process for charging battery  110  of electronic device  100  ( FIGS. 1A and 1B ) may now be discussed. Specifically,  FIG. 3  is a flowchart depicting one sample method  300  for charging battery  110  using charging system  126  of electronic device  100  or charging device  200 . That is, the sample method for charging battery  110 , as depicted in  FIG. 3  and discussed below, may be implemented by charging system  126 , regardless of charging system  126  being included within electronic device  100 , or charging device  200 . 
     In operation  302 , a partially-depleted battery  110  for electronic device  100  may be charged to a threshold charge value. The partially-depleted battery  110  may include any charge value that is below the maximum charge. That is, when the threshold charge value includes a fully charged (e.g., 100%) battery  110 , partially-depleted battery  110  may include a charge value less than the maximum charge (e.g., 90-0%). Partially-depleted battery  110  of electronic device  100  may be charged using charging device  200  configured to be electrically coupled to battery charging port  108  of electronic device  100 , when charging device  200  may provide electrical currents to electronic device  100 . It is understood that the charge of battery  110  may be depleted as a result of a variety of factors including, but not limited to: extended use of electronic device  100 ; non-charging of electronic device  100 ; and/or the operational life of battery  110  for electronic device  100 . 
     In operation.  304 , the charging of battery  110  of electronic device  100  may be discontinued in response to battery  110  being charged to the threshold charge value. That is, when partially-depleted battery  110  of operation  302  is charged to the threshold charge value (e.g., 100%), the electric current provided to electronic device  100  to charge battery  110  may be discontinued. In response to the discontinuing of the charging of battery  110  of electronic device  100 , the charge value of battery  110  may gradually deplete. That is, as a result of discontinuing the charge to battery  110 , the charge value of battery  110  may deplete or lessen from the threshold charge value over time. 
     As discussed herein, charging system  126  may recognize that battery  110  has been charged to the threshold charge value, and may subsequently discontinue the charge provided to battery  110  in operation  302 . That is, charging system  126  may be in electronic communication with power source  122  including battery  110 , and may monitor the charge value of battery  110  to determine when battery  110  is charged to the threshold charge value. When charging system  126  determines that battery  110  is charged to the threshold charge value, charging system  126  may discontinue the charge. 
     Charging system  126  may discontinue the charge by stopping the electrical current from flowing from charging device  200  (see,  FIG. 2A ) to electronic device  100 . More specifically, charging system  126 , in electronic communication with power source  122  and battery  110 , may discontinue the draw of electrical current from charging device  200 , which may ultimately stop current from  - flowing to battery  110 . In an alternative embodiment, charging system  126  may he in electronic communication with an internal contact pins (not shown) of electronic device  100  and/or contact pins  204  for charging device  200  used for charging battery  110 . When battery  110  is charged to the threshold charge value, charging system  126  may temporarily disconnect the contact pins (e.g., contact pins  204 ), which may ultimately prevent the electrical current provided by charging device  200  to reach electronic device  100  and/or battery  110 . 
     In an alternative embodiment, when charging device  200  includes an inductive or wireless system including charging system  126 , the charge to battery  110  of electronic device may also be discontinued in response to battery  110  being charged to the threshold charge value. More specifically, charging system  126  of inductive or wireless system may disconnect or discontinue the transmission of electrical current to battery  110  of electronic device  100 , once charging system  126  determines battery  110  is charged to the threshold charge value. 
     As such, the discontinuing of the charge to battery  110  in operation  304  may also include maintaining the electrical coupling between the charging device  200  and battery  110  of electronic device  100 . That is, as a result of charging system  126  controlling and/or discontinuing the charge provided to battery  110 , the charging device  200  may remain substantially coupled to battery charging port  108  and may remain electrically coupled to battery  110 . As discussed herein, by maintaining the electrical coupling between the charging device  200  and battery  110  of electronic device  100 , charging system  126  may reactivate or recharge battery  110 . 
     In operation  306 , a function of electronic device  100  may be monitored to detect an anticipated event and/or an unanticipated event of electronic device  100 . That is, charging system  126  may monitor the function, operation and/or interactions of electronic device  100 , when electrically coupled to the charging device  200 , to detect anticipated and/or unanticipated events that may take place on or with respect to electronic device  100 . 
     The anticipated events of electronic device  100  detected during the monitoring process in operation  306  may include a predetermined operation of electronic device  100 , and/or a reoccurring interaction with electronic device  100 . 
     For example, a predetermined operation of electronic device  100  may be a scheduled alarm set on electronic device  100 . More specifically, electronic device  100  may be configured to include a programmable alarm that may alert a user of electronic device  100  at a predetermined time. 
     A reoccurring interaction with electronic device  100  may be a learned and/or regular interaction a user may have with electronic device  100 . In an example, the reoccurring interaction with electronic device  100  may include a substantially consistent, and regular times for coupling and uncoupling charging device  200  to electronic device  100 . That is, the reoccurring interaction with electronic device  100  may be learned by charging system  126  when a user regularly couples electronic device  100  to the charging device  200  at a first time, and uncouples the electronic device  100  from the charging device  200  at a second time. 
     The unanticipated events of electronic device  100  detected during the monitoring process in operation  306  may include a spontaneous, unexpected interaction with electronic device  100 . As one example, an unanticipated event of electronic device  100  may include a user randomly interacting with electronic device  100  when electronic device  100  is electrically coupled to the charging device  200 . For example, when a user electrically couples electronic device  100  to the charging device  200  while the user sleeps, an unanticipated event may include the user unexpectedly checking the time using electronic device  100  after randomly waking-up. 
     In operation  308 , battery  110  of electronic device  100  may be recharged in response to detecting one of an anticipated event and/or an unanticipated event. More specifically, charging system  126  may reactivate or continue the charging of battery  110  in response to detecting an anticipated event and/or an unanticipated event during the monitoring of the function of electronic device during operation  306 . The detected anticipated event may occur a predetermined time subsequent to the recharging of battery  110 . That is, and as discussed herein, the recharging of battery  110  may begin a predetermined time before the detected, anticipated event is expected to occur. Additionally, the detected unanticipated event may occur immediately before the recharging of battery  110  of operation  308 . More specifically, and discussed herein, the recharging of battery  110  may begin immediately after the detected, unanticipated event occurs. 
     When an anticipated event is detected or predicted in operation  306 , the recharging of battery  110  in operation  308  may include charging battery  110  to the threshold charge value (e,g., 100% charge) prior to the occurrence of the anticipated event. That is, when an anticipated event is expected to occur on electronic device  100 , charging system  126  may begin to charge battery  110  a predetermined time prior to the expected occurrence of the anticipated event to ensure battery  110  is charged to the threshold charge value prior to the occurrence of the anticipated event. Additionally, when an anticipated event is detected in operation  306 , the recharging of battery  110  in operation.  308  may include charging battery  110  at a first rate prior to the occurrence of the anticipated event. That is, charging system  126  may be configured to provide battery  110  a charge within a plurality of distinct charging rates, including a first charging rate, which may be used to charge battery  110  when an anticipated event is detected. As such, during the recharging of battery  110  of electronic device  100  in operation  308 , charging system  126  may begin to charge battery  110  at a first rate, a predetermined time prior to the expected occurrence of the anticipated event. As can be understood, the predetermined time to begin recharging battery  110  of electronic device  100  can be determined based on a variety of operational functions of electronic device  100  and/or charging system  126  including, but not limited to: the charging rate used to charge battery  110 , and the charge value of partially depleted battery  110  (e.g., operation  304 ). 
     When an unanticipated event is detected in operation  306 , the recharging of battery  110  in operation  308  may include charging battery  110  to the threshold charge value (e.g., 100% charge) or to a nearly threshold charge value, subsequent to the occurrence of the unanticipated event. That is, when the unanticipated event is detected on electronic device  100 , battery  110  may be charged to the threshold charge value, or as close to the threshold charge value as possible after the unanticipated event occurs, but prior to the disconnection between electronic device  100  and the charging device  200 . Additionally, in detecting the unanticipated event in operation  306 , the recharging of battery  110  in operation  308  may include charging battery  110  at a second rate, distinct from the first rate, immediately after the occurrence of the unanticipated event. As discussed above, charging system  126  may be configured to provide battery  110  a charge with a plurality of distinct charging rates. As such, when the unanticipated event is detected, charging system  126  may charge battery  110  at a second rate, distinct (e.g., greater) from the first rate, to charge battery  110  to the threshold charge value, or as close to the threshold charge value as possible. 
     Although depicted in  FIG. 3  and discussed herein as occurring subsequent to the charging in operation  302 , and the discontinuing of the charge in operation  304 , the monitoring of the function of electronic device  100  in operation  306  can occur prior to, or simultaneous to, operation  302  and/or operation  304 . That is, the monitoring in operation  306  may occur prior to the charging in operation  302  and/or the discontinuing of the charge in operation  304 . Additionally, the monitoring in operation  306  may occur concurrently with the charging in operation  302  and/or the discontinuing of the charge in operation  304 . As such, it is understood that the monitoring of operation  306  may occur any time between the electrical coupling of charging device  200  and electronic device  1 . 00 , the recharging of battery  110  in operation  308 . 
       FIG. 4  shows an illustrative linear graph representing the method of charging battery  110  for electronic device  100 , as depicted in  FIG. 3 . An example of charging battery  110  of electronic device  100  using the method depicted in  FIG. 3  may now be discussed with respect to  FIG. 4 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 4 , the linear graph may represent the charge value of battery  110  over a period of time. More specifically, the linear graph may represent the charge value of battery  110  in electronic communication with charging system  126 , when the charge value of battery  110  is determined and/or modified by charging system  126 , of the system discussed herein. In the example embodiment, as shown in  FIG. 4  and discussed herein, an anticipated event may be detected by charging system  126 . 
     Charging system  126  may determine that electronic device  100  may be electrically coupled to the charging device  200  at initial time T 0  to charge battery  110 . As shown in  FIG. 4 , at initial time T 0 , charging system  126  may determine that battery  110  may be partially-depleted to include an initial charge value (CV 0 ) less than the threshold charge value for battery  110 . The initial charge value (CV 0 ) may be any charge value that is less than the threshold charge value for battery  110 . As discussed herein, the threshold charge value may be any predetermined charge value for battery  110  of electronic device  100 . In a non-limiting example, as shown in  FIG. 4 , threshold charge value may include a maximum charge value (CV MAX ) (e.g., 100%) for battery  110 . As a result of determining battery  110  includes an initial charge value (CV 0 ) less than the threshold charge value (CV MAX ), charging system  126  may begin to charge battery  110 . More specifically, as shown in FIG,  4 , charging system  126  may begin to charge battery  110  over a period of time, such that battery  110  may eventually include a charge value equal to the threshold charge value (CV MAX ). As shown in  FIG. 4 , battery  110  may be charged to include the threshold charge value (CV MAX ) at a charge time T 1 . The charging of battery  110  between the electrical coupling at initial time T 0  and threshold charge value of battery  110  at the charge time T 1  may corresponding to the charging in operation  302  of  FIG. 3 . 
     It is understood, that the threshold charge value may include any predetermined charge value for battery  110  of electronic device  100 . More specifically, the threshold charge value may include a predetermined charge value for battery  110  that is less than the maximum charge value (CV MAX ), as shown in  FIG. 4 . In a non-limiting example, the threshold charge value for battery  110  may include a 90% charge. That is, and as similarly discussed herein, it may be determined that battery  110  includes an initial charge value (CV 0 ) less than the threshold charge value of 90% of the charge of battery  110 . As a result, charging system  126  may begin to charge battery  110  to eventually include a charge value equal to the threshold charge value (e.g., 90%). 
     As shown in  FIG. 4 , charging system  126  may charge battery  110  at a second charge rate (ΔCR 2 ), which may be greater than a first charge rate (ΔCR 1 ), as discussed herein. Charging system  126  may initially charge battery  110  at the increased, second charge rate (ΔCR 2 ) between time T 0  and T 1  to achieve the threshold charge value (CV MAX ) for battery  110  as quickly as possible. When battery  110  is being charged at the second charge rate (ΔCR 2 ), charging system  126  may be instructing or requesting the maximum amount of electrical current capable of being provided to electronic device  100  and/or capable of being drawn by charging device  200 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 4 , once battery  110  reaches the threshold charge value (CV MAX ) at the charge time T 1 , charging system  126  may allow the charge value (CV) of battery  110  to gradually deplete. That is, between charge time T 1  and charge time T 2 , the charge value for battery  110  of electronic device may gradually deplete from the threshold charge value (CV MAX ). The gradual depletion of the charge value of battery  110  of electronic device  100  may be a result of charging system  126  discontinuing the charge of battery  110  in response to battery  110  being charged to the threshold charge value (CV MAX ) at charge time T 1 . The discontinuing of the charge to battery  110 , and the depletion of the charge value between charge time T 1  and charge time T 2 , as shown in  FIG. 4 , may corresponded to operation  304  in  FIG. 3 . 
     As discussed herein, the discontinuing of the charge to battery  110  may be controlled by charging system  126  while substantially maintaining the electrical coupling between the charging device  200  and battery  110  of electronic device  100 . In maintaining the electrical coupling between charging device  200  and battery  110  of electronic device, charging system  126  may be able to reinitiate the charging of battery  110  at any time during the charging process. That is, when charging device  200  remains electrically coupled to and in electronic communication with battery  110  of electronic device  100 , charging system  126  may discontinue and/or recharge battery  110  immediately after the detection of an event e.g., unanticipated event) that may require battery  110  to be charged to the threshold charge value (CV MAX ) instantaneously. 
     At charge time T 2 , charging system  126  may determine that battery  110  includes a predetermined, partial charge value CV PRE . That is, charging system  126  may continuously monitor the charge value (CV) of battery  110  after discontinuing the charge at charge time to identify when the charge value (CV) for battery  110  equals the predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE ) at charge time T 2 . When battery  110  includes the predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE ), charging system  126  may be configured to maintain battery  110  at predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE ). That is, subsequent to the discontinuing of the charge, and the resulting depletion of the charge value (CV) for battery  110 , charging system  126  may be configured to detect and substantially maintain battery  110  at the predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE ). Charging system  126  may substantially maintain the predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE ) for battery  110  between second charge time T 2  and charge time T 3 . More specifically, as shown in  FIG. 4 , between charge time T 2  and charge time T 3 , charging system  126  may allow the charging device  200  to provide a temporary, partial-charge to battery  110 , when the partial-charge substantially maintains the predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE ) for battery  110 . That is, the partial-charge provided to battery  110  between charge time T 2  and charge time T 3  may substantially maintain the predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE ) and may not substantially fluctuate from the predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE ). 
     Briefly turning to  FIG. 5 , an alternative embodiment for maintain the predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE ) may be shown. Specifically, as shown in  FIG. 5 , between charge time T 2  and charge time T 3 , charging system  126  may maintain an average predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE ) for battery  110  by fluctuating the charge value of battery  110  between a maximum predetermined, partial charge value (CV PREMAX ), and a minimum predetermined, partial charge value (CV PREMIN ). As shown in  FIG. 5 , both the maximum predetermined, partial charge value (CV PREMAX ), and minimum predetermined, partial charge value (CV PREMIN ) may be substantially below the threshold charge value (CV MAX ) for battery  110 , to substantially prevent negatively effecting the life of battery  110 , as discussed herein. Charging system  126  may fluctuate the charge value (CV) for battery  110  between the maximum predetermined, partial charge value (CV PREMAX ), and minimum predetermined, partial charge value (CV PREMIN ) by repeatedly charging and discontinuing the charging of battery  110 , as discussed herein. 
     As discussed herein, the predetermined, partial charge value CV PRE ) for battery  110  of electronic device  100  may be dependent upon the charge rate (e.g., first charge rate, second charge rate) applied by charging system  126  for recharging battery  110 . More specifically, and as discussed herein, dependent upon the detection of an anticipated event and/or an unanticipated event, and the corresponding charge rate associated with the respective events, charging system  126  may adjust the charge value (CV) for the predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE ) for battery  110 . 
     Returning to  FIG. 4 , at any time between the initial time T 0  of electrically coupling battery  110  of electronic device  100  to charging system  126  and charge time T 3  may the charging system  126  monitor the functions of electronic device  100  to detect the anticipated event (Event ANTCP ). That is, and as discussed herein, charging system  126  may monitor the functions of electronic device  100  prior to, during, or subsequent to the charging of battery  110  (e.g., T 0 −T 1 ), the discontinuing of the charge to battery  110  (e.g., T 1 −T 2 ) and/or the maintaining of the predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE ) of battery  110  (e.g., T 2 −T 3 ) to detect the anticipated event (Event ANTCP ). 
     As shown in  FIG. 4 , charging system  126  may monitor the function of electronic device  100  to detect the anticipated event (Event ANTCP ) is expected to occur at charge time T 4 . That is, charging system  126  may interact with other components of electronic device  100  (e.g., memory  114 , processing device, etc.) to determine that electronic device  100  has an anticipated event(Event ANTCP ) that may be expected to occur at charge time T 4 . In a non-limiting example, the anticipated event (Event ANTCP ) occurring at charge time T 4  may include an alarm of electronic device  100  scheduled for charge time T 4 , the monitoring to detect anticipated event (Event ANTCP ) at charge time T 4  may correspond to operation  306  in  FIG. 3 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 4 , between charge time T 3  and charge time T 4  battery  110  may be recharged to the threshold charge value (CV MAX ). More specifically, charging system  126  may allow the charging device  200  to recharge battery  110  at a first charging rate (ΔCR 1 ) to the threshold charge value (CV MAX ) prior to the occurrence of the anticipated event (Event ANTCP ) at charge time T 4 . By charging battery  110  at first charging rate (ΔCR 1 ), rather than the increased, second charging rate (ΔCR 2 ), battery  110  may be charged to threshold charge value (CV MAX ) using less electrical current. That is, when charging system  126  detects anticipated event (Event ANTCP ), and may recharge battery  110  to threshold charge value (CV MAX ) over a predetermined time, as discussed below, charging system  126  may charge battery  110  at first charging rate (ΔCR 1 ). 
     Because first charging rate (ΔCR 1 ) requires less electrical current from charging device  200 , the charging of battery  110  may reduce the home-electrical cost of charging battery  110 , and/or may also allow battery  110  to be charged with an electrical current below the maximum allowed current for electronic device  100 . This may ultimately, provide less electrical stress to battery  110  and/or electronic device  100  during the charging process discussed herein. The recharging of the battery  110  between the third charge time T 3  and the fourth charge time T 4  may correspond to operation  308  in  FIG. 3 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 4 , and discussed herein, the time between charge time T 3  and charge time T 4  may be the predetermined time for charging battery  110 , which may be dependent upon the anticipated event, the predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE ) and/or the rate of charging battery  110  prior to the anticipated event (Event ANTCP ). That is, charging system  126  may determine that the charging device  200  may begin charging battery  110  at charge time T 3 , as a result of battery  110  being charged at the first charge rate and/or the anticipated event (Event ANTCP ) expected to occur at charge time T 4 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 4 , by determining and beginning the recharging of battery  110  at charge time T 3 , charging system  126  may ensure that battery  110  is charged and maintained at the threshold charge value (CV MAX ) prior to the anticipated event (Event ANTCP ). As a result, when the anticipated event (Event ANTCP ) occurs, and electronic device  100  is immediately uncoupled from the charging device  200  at charge time T 4 , the battery  110  of electronic device  100  may include the threshold charge value (CV MAX ), and may only have reached the threshold charge value (CV MAX ) twice during the charging process performed by charging system  126   
     Turning to  FIG. 6 , a linear graph, according to an alternative embodiment, may represent the charge value of battery  110  in electronic communication with charging system  126 , when the charge value of battery  110  is determined and/or modified by charging system  126 , of the system discussed herein. In the embodiment, as shown in  FIG. 6  and discussed herein, an unanticipated event (Event UNANTCP ) may be detected by charging system  126 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 6 , the linear graph representing the charge value for battery  110  of electronic device  100  may function and/or may undergo processes by charging system  126  similar to those discussed in  FIG. 4 . That is, the linear graph illustrated in  FIG. 6  may be substantially identical to the linear graph in  FIG. 4  between the initial time T 0  and charge time T 2 . The similarity may be a result of charging system  126  performing substantially similar, initial processes (e.g., charging, discontinuing the charging, etc.) with respect to an anticipated event (Event ANTCP ) (see,  FIG. 4 ) and an unanticipated event (Event UNANTCP ) ( FIG. 6 ). As such, redundant explanation of the charge value for battery  110 , as shown in  FIG. 6  between the initial time T 0  and charge time T 2  is omitted for clarity. 
     However, and in comparison to  FIG. 4 , after charge time T 2 , and specifically, during the maintaining of the predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE ) of battery  110 , the unanticipated event (Event UNANTCP ) may be detected by charging system  126 . More specifically, charging system  126  may continuously monitor the function of electronic device  100 , and ultimately may detect the occurrence of the unanticipated event (Event UNANTCP ) at charge time T 1 . As discussed herein, the unanticipated event (Event UNANTCP ) may include a spontaneous or unexpected interaction with electronic device  100  while electronic device is undergoing the charging processes discussed herein with respect to  FIG. 3 . In a non-limiting example, the unanticipated event (Event UNANTCP ), shown in  FIG. 6 , may include a user unexpectedly checking the time using electronic device  100  after randomly waking up in the middle of the night. 
     As shown in  FIG. 6 , once the unanticipated event (Event UNANTCP ) is detected, charging system  126  may begin the recharging of battery  110 . That is, immediately subsequent to the detection and/or occurrence of the unanticipated event (Event UNANTCP ) at charge time T 5 , charging system  126  may allow the charging device to provide current to battery  110  at charge time T 0  to recharge battery  110  to the threshold charge value (CV MAX ), or close to the threshold charge value (CV MAX ). 
     Charging system  126  may allow battery  110  to be charged at the second charge rate (ΔCR 2 ), which may be greater than the first charge rate (ΔCR 1 ) (see,  FIG. 4 ). More specifically, charging system  126  may allow battery  110  to be charged at the second charge rate (ΔCR 2 ) so battery  110  may be charged to the threshold charge value (CV MAX ) or as close to it as possible, over, for example, the shortest possible duration of time. That is, because of the spontaneity of unanticipated event (Event UNANTCP ), and/or the inability of charging system  126  to detect the unanticipated event (Event UNANTCP ) until after the event occurs, it may not be determined how long electronic device  100  will remain electrically coupled to charging device after the occurrence unanticipated event (Event UNANTCP ). As such, charging system  126  may charge battery  110  at the greater, second charge rate (ΔCR 2 ), in order for battery  110  to include a greater charge value prior to the uncoupling of electronic device  100  and charging device  200 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 6 , battery  110  may be charged at the second charge rate (ΔCR 2 ) between charge time T 6  and charge time T 7 , where at charge time T 7 , electronic device  100  may be uncoupled from charging device  200 . As a result of uncoupling electronic device  100  from charging device  200  at charge time T 7 , battery  110  may not be completely charged to the threshold charge value (CV MAX ), but may only be charged to a nearly threshold charge value (CV NEAR ). However, as shown in phantom in  FIG. 6 , if electronic device  100  remained electrically coupled to charging device  200  until charge time T 4 , battery  110  may be charged to the threshold charge value (CV MAX ), as similarly discussed with respect to  FIG. 4 . 
     In an additional embodiment, charging system  126  may detect both an anticipated event(Event ANTCP ) and an unanticipated event (Event UNANTCP ) while battery  110  is in electronic communication within charging system  126 . That is, as shown in  FIG. 7 , which battery  110  of electronic device  100  is in electronic communication with charging system  126 , both an anticipated event (Event ANTCP ) and an unanticipated event (Event UNANTCP ) may be detected by charging system  126 . When both an anticipated event (Event ANTCP ) and an unanticipated event (Event UNANTCP ) are detected by charging system  126 , the predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE ) substantially maintained by charging system  126  may vary. 
     In the example embodiment shown in  FIG. 7 , a non-limiting example of an anticipated event (Event ANTCP ) may include an alarm on electronic device  100 , as discussed above with respect to  FIG. 4 . Additionally, a non-limiting example of an unanticipated event (Event UNANTCP ) may include a user unexpectedly checking the time using electronic device while battery  110  is in electronic communication with charging system  126 , as discussed above with respect to  FIG. 6 . 
     The linear graph representing the charge value for battery  110  of electronic device  100  in  FIG. 7  may function and/or may undergo processes by charging system  126  similar to those discussed in  FIGS. 4 and/or 6 . More specifically, as discussed above with respect to  FIGS. 4 and/or 6 , battery  110  may be electrically coupled with charging system  126  at initial time T 0 , and may be charged to the threshold charge value (CV MAX ) between initial time T 0  and charge time T 1 . Additionally, as similarly discussed with respect to  FIG. 4 , charging system  126  may detect the anticipated event (Event ANTCP ) at charge time T 4  by monitoring the function of electronic device  100 . Finally, and as similarly discussed with respect to  FIG. 6 , charging system  126  may detect the unanticipated event (Event UNANTCP ) at charge time T 5  and may immediately allow battery  110  to be recharged at the second charge rate (ΔCR 2 ) at charge time T 6 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 7 , between charge time T 5  and charge time T 6 , charging system  126  may maintain battery  110  at a first predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE1 ). The first predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE1 ) limy be substantially equal to a predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE ) determined by charging system  126 , when an anticipated event (Event ANTCP p) is detected (see,  FIG. 4 ). That is, and as discussed herein, when an anticipated event(Event ANTCP ) is detected by charging system  126  at charge time T 4 , charging system  126  may allow battery  110  to deplete to first predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE1 ) at charge time T 2 , and may substantially maintain first predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE1 ) until a time when recharging of battery  110  is required (e.g., T 4 , T 6 ), as discussed herein. 
     As similarly discussed herein with respect to  FIG. 6 , charging system  126  may allow charging device  200  to begin charging battery  110  to the threshold charge value (CV MAX ) at charge time T 6 . As shown in  FIG. 7 , battery  110  may be charged to the threshold charge value (CV MAX ) at charge time T 8  and may be subsequently maintained at the threshold charge value (CV MAX ). Battery  110  may be maintained at the threshold charge value (CV MAX ) in anticipation of battery  110  of electronic device  100  being uncoupled from charging device  200  by user. However, if battery  110  remains in electronic communication with charging device  200  for a predetermined time, charging system  126  may again discontinue the charge to battery  110  and may allow the charge value of battery  110  to begin to deplete. The predetermined time may be indicated by the time between charge time T 8  and charge time T 9 , where at charge time T 9 , charging system  126  may discontinue the charge supplied to battery  110  by charging device  200 , and may allow the charge value (CV) of battery  110  to deplete, as similarly discussed with respect to  FIG. 4  between charge time T 1  and charge time T 2 . 
     Charging system  126  may allow charging value (CV) to deplete until charge time T 10 , when the charge value (CV) for battery  110  is equal to a second predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE2 ). As shown in  FIG. 7 , the second predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE2 ) for battery  110  may be substantially greater than the first predetermined, partial charge value (CV  PRE1 ) between charge time T 2  and T 5 . Charging system  126  may adjust the predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE ) for battery  110  in response to the detecting of the unanticipated event (Event UNANTCP ) at charge time T 5 . That is, and as discussed herein, the predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE ) for battery  110  may be dependent upon, at least in part, the charge rate (ΔCR) for recharging battery  110  and/or the detection of an anticipated event (Event ANTCP ) and/or an unanticipated event (Event UNANTCP ) by charging system  126 . As such, and as shown in  FIG. 7 , first predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE1 ) determined by charging system  126  may he dependent on the detection of the anticipated event (Event ANTCP ) expected to occur at charge time T 4 . However, the detection and/or the occurrence of unanticipated event (Event UNANTCP ) at charge time T 5  by charging system  126  may result in charging system  126  to adjust the predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE ) to second predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE2 ). Charging system  126  may adjust to second predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE2 ) to relatively ensure that subsequent recharging processes performed on battery  110  may result in battery  110  including the threshold charge value (CV MAX ) before the anticipated event (Event ANTCP ) occurs and/or battery  110  is uncoupled from charging device  200 . That is, by maintaining battery  110  at second predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE2 ), which may be greater than the first predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE1 ), battery  110  may be more quickly charged to the threshold charge value (CV MAX ) when another unanticipated event (Event UNANTCP ) occurs, and/or before an anticipated event (Event ANTCP ) occurs. 
     The second predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE2 ) for battery  110  may be substantially maintained by charging system  126  between charge time T 10  and T 11 , as similar discussed herein with respect to  FIG. 4  between charge time T 2  and charge time T 3 . That is, charging system  126  may maintain second predetermined, partial charge value (CV PRE2 ) for battery  110 , without the detection of a distinct unanticipated event (Even UNANTCP ). As similarly discussed herein with respect to  FIG. 4  between charge time T 3  and T 4 , charging system  126  may allow charging device  200  to recharge battery  110  at charge time T 11 . More specifically, at charge time charging system  126  may begin to charge battery  110  at a first charge rate (ΔCR 1 ) to the threshold charge value (CV MAX ), and may substantially maintain battery  110  at the threshold charge value (CV MAX ) prior to the occurrence of the anticipated event (Event ANTCP ) at charge time T 4 . As similarly discussed herein with respect to  FIG. 4 , the time duration between charge time T 11  and T 4  may represent the predetermined time for recharging battery  110  to ensure battery  110  will include the threshold charge value (CV MAX ) prior to the occurrence of the anticipated event (Event ANTCP ) 
     By utilizing charging system  126  to charge battery  110  of electronic device  100 , the charging of battery  110  may be dependent upon the monitoring and/or the occurrence of events (e.g., anticipated, unanticipated) of electronic device  100 , and not cycling between threshold charge values and minimum charge values. As a result, charging system  126  utilized by electronic device  100  may substantially prevent undesirable depletion of battery&#39;s  110  ability to maintain a charge. That is, by eliminating the cycling charging of battery  110  of electronic device  100 , charging system  126  utilized by electronic device  100  may minimize and substantially prevent the depletion of battery&#39;s  110  ability to maintain a charge. 
     The foregoing description, for purposes of explanation, used specific nomenclature to provide a thorough understanding of the described embodiments. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the specific details are not required in order to practice the described embodiments. Thus, the foregoing descriptions of the specific embodiments described herein are presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not target to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the precise forms disclosed. It will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that many modifications and variations are possible in view of the above teachings.

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Filing Date: 20160331
Publication Date: 20171205
Grant Date: 20171205
Priority Date: 20140307
Inventors: ZADESKY STEPHEN P.
DAI HONGLI
Assignee: APPLE INC
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