Apparatus for charging a handheld computing device
View Patent ↗An apparatus for charging a handheld computing device is described. The apparatus includes a case, a power storage device, a photovoltaic power source, a charging device, a communication module, and a data connection port. The case is sized to hold a handheld computing device. The power storage device is mechanically connected to the case. The photovoltaic power source is connected to the power storage device. The charging device is electrically connected to the power storage device to charge the handheld computing device. The communication module communicates with the handheld computing device. The data connection port provides data access for the handheld computing device using the communication module.
1. An apparatus for charging a handheld computing device, the apparatus comprising:
a case, the case being sized to hold a handheld computing device;
a power storage device, the power storage device mechanically connected to the case;
a photovoltaic power source, the photovoltaic power source mechanically connected to the case and electrically connected to the power storage device;
a charging device, the charging device electrically connected to the power storage device, the charging device charging the handheld computing device;
a communication module, the communication module communicating with the handheld computing device;
a data connection port, the data connection port providing data access for the handheld computing device using the communication module;
a power management module, the power management module comprising:
a power source selection, the power source selection indicating when electrical energy is provided by the power management module and a battery management;
a battery management, the battery management managing storage and usage of electrical energy from a number of batteries; and,
a direct current boost controller, the direct current boost controller providing control of a direct current power supply sufficient to remain within power output specifications.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a number of batteries.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a Bluetooth™ control system, the Bluetooth ™ control system comprising:
a power input, the power input providing electrical energy for the Bluetooth™ control system;
an audio check, the audio check providing electrical communication between the apparatus and an external device;
a Bluetooth™ module, the Bluetooth™ module providing communication between the audio jack and the hand held communication device using wireless communication at least one protocol;
a pairing option, the pairing option providing communication to establish a link between the apparatus and the handheld computing device; and,
an antennae, the Bluetooth™ module communicatively coupling, via the antennae, the apparatus to the handheld computing device.