McClure, Qualey & Rodack, LLP
Computer apparatus and method for charging portable electronic device using the computer apparatus
A computer apparatus and a method for charging a portable electronic device are provided. The method is implemented in a computer apparatus including a connector. The method includes: (a) detecting whether the portable electronic device is plugged and connected to the connector when the computer apparatus is in a power off state; (b) causing the computer apparatus to execute a boot process if the portable electronic device is plugged and connected to the connector; (c) determining whether the portable electronic device is a predetermined device; (d) sending a charging command to the portable electronic device such that the portable electronic device derives a charging current from the computer apparatus if the portable electronic device is the predetermined device; and (e) causing the computer apparatus to shut down before an operating system is loaded.
Asrock Inc.
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G06F
inventional
Yu-Guang Chong-Kim
Chen Chan