Portable computing device peripheral employing fuel cell to recharge battery
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A peripheral device is provided for a portable computing device that includes a rechargeable battery, operating circuitry powered by the rechargeable battery, and a fuel cell coupled to provide charging current to the rechargeable battery. Battery charging circuitry is operatively coupled to the rechargeable battery and the fuel cell to control charging of the rechargeable battery by the fuel cell.