Listening only wireless network controller in a wireless battery management system
US11145908B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/16
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatuses for a listening only wireless network controller in a wireless battery management system are disclosed. A primary wireless network controller (WNC) receives battery sensor data from a plurality of module monitoring systems (MMSs). A secondary WNC also receives the battery sensor data from the MMSs. The secondary WNC is listening-only, in that it does not send commands to the MMSs. The listening-only WNC may be used to collect and provide redundant data for communication integrity or enhanced data for performance and diagnostic purposes. A collection of listening-only WNCs may be used to map locations of MMSs based on signal strength.
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