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Method and apparatus for determining battery type and modifying operating characteristics

US5237257A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 1992
Grant dateAug 17, 1993
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D30/70
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A battery type detector for battery-using and battery-charging equipment is disclosed. Operational characteristics of the using and charging equipment is modified in accordance with the battery type detected.

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