Apparatus and method for accessing data stored within a power source
US6650120B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for determining the status of a stand-alone power source, which includes a communications port that attaches to the power source, a processor linked to the communications port to process the data and output device to view the data. Additionally, a charger can be incorporated as a dual function to better diagnosis the power source as well as a means for charging the power source.
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