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Method and system for managing vehicle battery charge

US8502495B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 2011
Grant dateAug 6, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R16/033
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for protecting a vehicle battery from excessive discharge are described. The method includes monitoring vehicle conditions including determining whether safety conditions are met and whether the vehicle is stationary. Further, the method activates a power save mode based on the monitoring step. The power save mode includes simulating an ignition off condition.

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