Device and method for power management in a solar-powered electronic device
US11973357B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J2300/24
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic device powered by a solar panel and a rechargeable battery. The electronic device prevents unnecessary charging and discharging of the rechargeable battery by disconnecting the rechargeable battery when the rechargeable battery is fully charged. The electronic device detects and reports a defective rechargeable battery by powering the electronic device off of the solar panel. The electronic device detects and handles brownout conditions when powered by the solar panel by re-connecting the rechargeable battery.
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