System and method for remote battery sensing
US7834594B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J7/0048
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for remote battery sensing and charging are disclosed. A method may include determining whether a charge output of a battery charger is electrically coupled to a rechargeable battery, wherein the charge output is configured to charge the rechargeable battery. The method may also include electrically coupling a terminal of the rechargeable battery to a reference voltage input of the battery charger in response to determining the charge output is electrically coupled to the rechargeable battery, wherein the battery charger is configured to determine whether the rechargeable battery is to be charged based on the reference voltage input voltage. The method may further include electrically coupling the reference voltage input to the charge output in response to determining the charge output is not electrically coupled to the rechargeable battery.
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