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`- 2006, by Daniel M.Fischer, et al. and entitled “Multifunctional Charger System ane
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`O04} Optionally, the USB adapter 100 could also transfer energy from the
`. power converter 104 to tne auxilary USB connector 112 thereby providing a device
`- ‘coupled to the auxiliary USS connector 172 with power,
`in inis arrangement, tha
`:identification subsystem 408could also provide an identification signal to the device
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`{Previously Presented) The adapter of claim 15, wherein said abnormal
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