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System and method for characterizing the health of a rechargeable battery

US9157968B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 2012
Grant dateOct 13, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/367
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for characterizing the health of a rechargeable battery includes measuring initial condition parameters of a rechargeable battery prior to the battery being placed into service. A baseline normalization of the initial condition parameters is performed using a standardized relationship data set for a norm battery to generate baseline normalization coefficients to normalize the initial condition parameters to the norm battery. Run-time condition parameters of the battery are measured after the battery is in service as part of a continuous built in test system. The run-time condition parameters are normalized using the standardized relationship data set for the norm battery and the baseline normalization coefficients to generate normalized run-time condition parameters for the battery. The normalized run-time condition parameters are then compared to the standardized relationship data set for the norm battery to calculate a state-of-charge and state-of-health for the battery as the run-time condition.

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