Method and apparatus for streamlined battery swapping
US11456503B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01M2220/30
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mobile computing device includes: a battery compartment configured to removably secure a first battery pack; an output device; and a processor configured to: detect a second battery pack in proximity to the mobile computing device; responsive to detecting the second battery pack, place the mobile computing device in a low-power operational mode; control the output device to generate a battery swap readiness notification; and responsive to securing of the second battery pack in the battery compartment in place of the first battery pack, return the mobile computing device to a full-power operational mode.
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