Battery watchdog system and methodology
US10873949B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system incorporating a watchdog and power throttling capability which is implemented to ensure that network devices do not consume their entire battery capacity prior to the minimum expected battery life associated with the battery/device. The system includes capabilities for monitoring predicted remaining battery life in each associated device as well as the ability to control various functionalities within the device and the timing of events so as to guarantee minimum operating life for the device. This watchdog/throttling capability is implemented in such a way as to minimize the impact to device behavior and system operating parameters as much as possible while still enforcing minimum device/battery lifetime.
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