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Methods and apparatus for battery current monitoring

US10707672B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2017
Grant dateJul 7, 2020
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02H3/087
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are disclosed for battery current monitoring. A current controller can prevent injury from a battery operated wearable device. An isolation switch can interrupt delivery of current of a battery to a load in response to an isolation switch control signal to prevent burn injury to a wearer of the battery operated wearable device. The battery operated wearable device can be wrist wearable or head wearable.

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