Rechargeable battery system adaptable to a plurality of battery types
US5780992A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 9, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S320/12
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An adaptive rechargeable battery system capable of utilizing battery packs of a variety of electrochemical cells includes a portable electronic battery powered device for operating from battery power, a rechargeable battery pack, and means for determining characteristic battery information and parameters of the rechargeable battery pack such that the portable electronic battery powered device may adapt to optimally utilize the rechargeable battery pack in accordance with the characteristic battery information and parameters. The adaptive rechargeable battery system includes a method for adaptively utilizing a rechargeable battery pack by reading the characteristic battery parameter data from electronic storage means contained within the battery pack or by determining the characteristic battery parameter data and subsequently configuring and operating the portable battery powered electronic device to optimally utilize the rechargeable battery pack according to the characteristic battery parameter data.
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