Tetherless device charging for chained devices

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9882414
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14847024

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In one embodiment, a method includes integrating a charging pad into a powered device having a power supply, where the powered device is at least one of a monitor and a keyboard. The method includes configuring the charging pad to receive a first chargeable device in a charging position relative to the charging pad. The method further includes configuring the charging pad to deliver an electrical charge from the power supply to the first chargeable device when the chargeable device is in the charging position.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONNEW ORCHARD ROAD ARMONK NY 10504

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dow, Eli M Poughkeepsie, US 224 1903
Fitzsimmons, Thomas D Poughkeepsie, US 88 390
Gilchrist, James P Poughkeepsie, US 43 152
Gorelik, Galina Hyde Park, US 9 19
LeFevre,, Jr Frank R Poughkeepsie, US 4 28
Schmidt, Steven K Essex Junction, US 36 169
Stocker,, IV Charles J Plainsboro, US 44 155

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