Batterieüberwachungsverfahren, Batterieüberwachungsvorrichtung und Batterieüberwachungssystem

Eine Batterieüberwachungsvorrichtung, die für ein Fahrzeug vorgesehen ist, erfasst eine Spannung, einen Strom und eine Temperatur jeder einer Vielzahl von Einheitszellen und überträgt Einheitszelleninformationen, die die erfasste Spannung, den erfassten Strom und die erfasste Temperatur jeder Einheitszelle und eine Kennung jeder der Einheitszellen enthalten, an eine Zustandsberechnungsvorrichtung, die außerhalb des Fahrzeugs vorgesehen und konfiguriert ist, jeden der Zustände der Vielzahl von Einheitszellen zu berechnen. Die Zustandsberechnungsvorrichtung empfängt die von der Batterieüberwachungsvorrichtung gesendeten Einheitszelleninformationen, berechnet jeden der Zustände der Vielzahl von Einheitszellen auf der Grundlage der empfangenen Spannung, des Stroms und der Temperatur jeder Einheitszelle und sendet berechnete Zustandsinformationen jeder Einheitszelle und die Kennung jeder der Einheitszellen an die Batterieüberwachungsvorrichtung oder eine fahrzeugeigene Steuervorrichtung, die ...

Energieversorgungsvorrichtung

Die Erfindung geht aus von einer Energieversorgungsvorrichtung, insbesondere einem Ladegerät, mit zumindest einer Gehäuseeinheit (12a; 12b; 12c) und mit zumindest einer an der Gehäuseeinheit (12a; 12b; 12c) angeordneten Schnittstelleneinheit (14a; 14b; 14c) zu einer elektrischen Kopplung mit zumindest einer Elektroeinheit (16a, 18a), insbesondere einem Akkupack.Es wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Energieversorgungsvorrichtung zumindest eine echtzeitbetriebssystemfähige, insbesondere multitaskingfähige, Steuer- oder Regeleinheit (20a) umfasst, die in Abhängigkeit von einer Auswertung von, insbesondere ladefremden, Gegenstandsinformationen der Elektroeinheit (16a, 18a) dazu eingerichtet ist, selbstständig Aktionen auszuführen, insbesondere der Elektroeinheit (16a, 18a) zumindest einen Datensatz bereitzustellen.

Rechargeable battery jump starting device with control switch backlight system

A rechargeable battery jump starting device with a control switch backlight system. The control switch backlight system is configured to assist a user viewing the selectable positions of the control switch for selecting a particular 12V or 24V operating mode of the portable rechargeable battery jump starting device in day light, sunshine, low light, and darkness.

Rechargeable battery jump starting device with a dual battery diode bridge

Determining battery or solar panel capacity for an electric refrigeration unit

A computerised method for determining battery/solar panel capacity for an electric refrigeration unit. The refrigerator draws power from rechargeable batteries, or from rechargeable batteries and the solar panels, for cooling the interior of a mobile enclosure. The method comprises: receiving input data of refrigerator deployment location; retrieving historical weather data from a database for that location including at least ambient air temperature; receiving a desired delivery cycle for the refrigerator - including the times of the delivery - and a desired set point temperature of the refrigerator; and receiving input data identifying thermal properties inside the enclosure. The method further comprises: iteratively simulating in a model the thermal performance of the enclosure based on the thermal properties and outputting the energy requirements for cooling the enclosure to the set point temperature for a plurality of particular historical days; determining an amount of energy that ...

Rechargeable battery jump starting device with a dual battery diode bridge system

Electronic devices with multiple energy storage device charging circuits and corresponding methods

PROVIDING ON-DEMAND POWER CHARGING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

An on-demand power service provides electrical vehicle charging. Requesting the on-demand power service may include determining a current location of a computing device, determining an amount of power requested by a user of the computing device, and locating a plurality of mobile charging stations within a predefined geographic distance from the current location of the computing device. The method further includes receiving a price associated with each respective mobile charging station among the plurality of mobile charging stations, and providing on a display of the computing device, selectable options to purchase on-demand power from a mobile charging station among the plurality of mobile charging stations.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CONNECTING SERVICE PACKS INCLUDING AUXILIARY POWER SOURCES TO VEHICLE DATA AND VEHICLE SYSTEMS

Systems are disclosed for providing a work vehicle with a mounted auxiliary power source. The control system of the auxiliary power source may be connected to a communication network of the work vehicle to receive data from various systems of the work vehicle and control and power various systems of the work vehicle.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR NOTIFYING A USER OF A CHARGING PROGRESS RELATED TO A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY THAT CORRESPONDS TO THE USER AND THAT IS BEING CHARGED AT A SERVICE END

A method for notifying a user of a charging progress related to a rechargeable battery that corresponds to the user and that is being charged at a service end is proposed. The service end transmits a user identifier corresponding to the user and a battery identifier corresponding to the rechargeable battery to a cloud server. The service end periodically transmits the charging progress to an electronic device of the user via the cloud server when the rechargeable battery is being charged by a charger of the service end.

Device for remote maintenance and the stored calculation of the operating parameters of a battery-operated energy store.

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Energiespeicher (11), eine Batterieeinheit und einen Datenerfassungsrechner (70). Die Erfindung dient der Erhöhung der Batterielebensdauer durch Optimierung der Lade- und/oder Entladevorgänge. Die Betriebsdaten werden zu einem oder mehreren zentralen Datenerfassungsrechnern (70) übertragen. Die Datenerfassungsrechner (70) ermitteln Betriebsdaten für die Steuerung der Lade- und Entladevorgänge. Die somit erstellten individuellen Betriebsdaten werden über die Kommunikationsstelle an die jeweiligen Geräte zurückgesendet, dort gespeichert und für den künftigen Betrieb als Steuer- oder Regelparameter verwendet.

MULTI-BATTERY SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A multi-battery system includes a plurality of batteries, a first connector having a first identification unit, and a second connector having a second identification unit. Each battery includes a microcontroller, and a battery connector having a detection unit. The first connector is for electrically connecting a battery connector of a first battery of the plurality of batteries and a motor controller. The second connector is for electrically connecting a battery connector of a second battery of the plurality of batteries and the motor controller. When the first identification unit is set to a first predetermined value, and a detection unit of the first battery is electrically connected to the first identification unit, a microcontroller of the first battery sets the first battery as a master battery.

CHARGING DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND AUTOMATIC TROBLESHOOTING METHOD THEREOF

Automatic troubleshooting method is provided for a charging device of an electric vehicle. The operation of the charging device is monitored, and when an abnormal situation specified by a predetermined abnormal situation definition is detected, a troubleshooting procedure corresponding to the predetermined abnormal situation definition is performed automatically. 1. An automatic troubleshooting method for a charging device of an electric vehicle , comprising:detecting an operation of the charging device; andwhen an abnormal situation specified by a predetermined abnormal situation definition is detected, automatically performing a troubleshooting procedure corresponding to the predetermined abnormal situation definition.2. The automatic troubleshooting method of claim 1 , wherein the charging device further comprises a network connection unit claim 1 , which is configured to enable the charging device to remotely connect to a charging management server via a network connection;wherein the method further comprises detecting the operation of the network connection unit, and when detecting that the network connection is interrupted, enabling the network connection unit to perform a network connection establishment procedure to re-establish the network connection.3. The automatic troubleshooting method of claim 2 , wherein the method further comprises when detecting that the network connection is interrupted and the network connection has not been restored after the network connection unit has performed the network connection establishment procedure claim 2 , clearing temporary network information of the network connection unit and enabling the network connection unit to perform the network connection establishment procedure again after clearing the temporary network information of the network connection unit.4. The automatic troubleshooting method of claim 2 , wherein the method further comprises when detecting that the network connection is interrupted and the network ...

SHARED CHARGING CABINET AND EJECTING CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

A shared charging cabinet and an ejecting control method thereof are provided. The method includes the steps of: a comprehensive ranking of shared power supplies () currently contained in the shared charging cabinet () is performed according to lending times and remaining power of shared power supplies; when the shared charging cabinet () receives a lending instruction, one of the shared power supplies () is controlled to be ejected according to the comprehensive ranking in response to the lending instruction. Therefore, the ejecting order of the shared power supplies () in this application is determined according to the lending times and the remaining power of the shared power supplies (), so that the ejecting times of the shared power supplies () in the shared charging cabinet () is balanced, and the service life of the shared power supplies () can be further balanced. 1. An ejecting control method of a shared charging cabinet , comprising:performing a comprehensive ranking of shared power supplies currently contained in the shared charging cabinet according to lending times and remaining power of shared power supplies;when the shared charging cabinet receives a lending instruction, controlling one of the shared power supplies to be ejected according to the comprehensive ranking in response to the lending instruction.2. The ejecting control method of the shared charging cabinet according to claim 1 , wherein performing a comprehensive ranking of shared power supplies currently contained in the shared charging cabinet according to lending times and remaining power of shared power supplies claim 1 , comprises:determining a priority of the lending times and a priority of the remaining power of each shared power supply wherein, a priority of the shared power supply with a small lending times is higher than a priority of the shared power supply with a large lending times; a priority of the shared power supply with more remaining power is higher than a priority of the ...

Wireless Charging Systems with Multiple Power Receiving Devices

A wireless charging system may include a wireless power transmitting device that receives multiple wireless power receiving devices. A primary power receiving device that is used to display battery charge status information for other power receiving devices on the power transmitting device may be referred to as a hero device. The other wireless power receiving devices may be referred to as paired devices. When a paired device is added to a wireless power transmitting device where a hero device is already present, the hero device may verify that the paired device is on the same mat as the hero device. The hero device and paired device may then synchronously output a user notification. When a paired device is present on a wireless power transmitting device, the paired device may send battery charge status information to the wireless power transmitting device at predetermined intervals.

Generator Spinning in a Wearable System

A wearable system, such as a footwear system, can employ a generator. The generator can be an electro-mechanical generator with a portion that spins to create an electricity. The portion that spins can be spun in such a manner that it does not stop, but instead a next spin beings before a previous spin completes. This can repeat until the generator reaches a terminal velocity.

Method and apparatus for protecting wireless power receiver from excessive charging temperature

An apparatus and a method for are provided for a wireless power receiver. The method includes receiving power from a wireless power transmitter; measuring a temperature of a point in the wireless power receiver during reception of the wireless power; regulating the received power; identifying the temperature at a first time point; maintaining an amount of the regulated power to be provided to a battery with a first level if the identified temperature is lower than a preset temperature; decreasing the amount of the regulated power if the identified temperature is greater than or equal to the preset temperature; in response to decreasing the amount of the regulated power, identifying the temperature at a second time point after the first time point; and increasing the amount of the regulated power to the first level if the identified temperature at the second time point is lower than the preset temperature.

PORTABLE POWER CHARGER WITH POWER INPUT AND POWER OUTPUT CONNECTION INTERFACES

A portable charger is provided for charging electronic devices from a rechargeable internal battery. To accommodate multiple electronic devices, a portable charger unit is combined with multiple power output connection interfaces for connecting to more than one electronic device, as necessary, including connector cables attached to the charger housing or power connection ports. The charger also includes at least one power input connection interface for recharging the internal battery from an external power source, including an AC wall plug interface and a DC car charger interface, each connected to the charger housing and movable between a retracted, storage position and an extended use position. The power output connector cables can also be stored within storage cavities formed in the charger housing when not in use and extended therefrom for connection with electronic devices in need of recharging. The power connection ports can act as power inputs, power outputs, or both.

CHARGE CONTROL APPARATUS AND CHARGE CONTROL SYSTEM

A charge control apparatus includes a memory and a first hardware processor coupled to the memory. The first hardware processor: acquires, from one or more terminal devices, charge information relating to a charge of the one or more terminal devices; and controls charging of the one or more terminal devices based on the charge information.

SECONDARY BATTERY MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND SECONDARY BATTERY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

A secondary battery management device is connected with electronic equipment using a secondary battery as a driving power supply via the Internet. The secondary battery management device acquires performance information of the secondary battery from the electronic equipment, and measures a degradation level of performance of the secondary battery during a predetermined unit period. The secondary battery management device calculates a use fee of the secondary battery for the unit period depending on the degradation level. The secondary battery management device may notify a user of the electronic equipment of the replacement timing of the secondary battery, estimation of future degradation of the secondary battery, and the like.

Large-Format Battery Managment System

A battery system with a large-format Li-ion battery powers attached equipment by discharging battery cells distributed among a plurality of battery packs. The discharging of the battery cells is controlled in an efficient manner while preserving the expected life of the Li-ion battery cells. Each battery pack internally supports a battery management system and may have identical components, thus supporting an architecture that easily scales to higher power/energy. Battery packs may be added or removed without intervention with a user, where one of battery packs serves as a master battery pack and the remaining battery packs serve as slave battery packs. When the master battery pack is removed, one of the slave battery packs becomes the master battery pack. Charging and discharging of the battery cells is coordinated by the master battery pack with the slave battery packs over a communication channel such as a controller area network (CAN) bus.

SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED CHARGING MANAGEMENT

A system for managing automated charging, the automated charging management system is provided. The system comprises a charging cord management device, a charging cord connector, a power supply, a device, a first charging cord, and a second charging cord. The charging cord management device is configured to locate the power supply. The charging cord management device is configured to align the second charging cord and the charging cord connector with the power supply. The charging cord connector is configured to be in contact with the power supply without user interaction.

Battery Charger with Battery State Detection

A battery charger and method is disclosed for detecting when a battery has a low state of health while simultaneously charging or maintaining the battery. A battery charger includes a processor; a non-transitory memory device; a power management device to receive an input power and to output a charging current; a pair of electrical conductors to electrically couple with a battery, and a display electrically coupled to the processor. The display being configured to indicate a bad battery indicator when the battery has a low state of health and whether the battery is good to start. 1. A battery charger configured to identify a bad battery condition for a lead acid battery , the battery charger comprising:a processor operatively coupled with a voltage sensor;a non-transitory memory device operatively coupled with the processor;a power management device to receive an input power and to output current during a charging process;a display device electrically coupled to the processor; and monitor, using the voltage sensor, a voltage measured across the pair of electrical conductors to identify a voltage drop suggesting an ignition process of an engine coupled to the lead acid battery, wherein the voltage measured across the pair of electrical conductors is stored to the non-transitory memory device;', 'apply an external load to the lead acid battery;', 'monitor, using the voltage sensor, a loaded voltage measured across the pair of electrical conductors with the external load applied to the lead acid battery; and', 'display a bad battery indicator via the display device if the loaded voltage drops below a voltage value stored to the non-transitory memory device., 'a pair of electrical conductors to electrically couple with the lead acid battery, wherein the battery charger is configured to2. The battery charger of claim 1 , wherein the voltage drop is at least 2 volts.3. The battery charger of claim 1 , wherein the battery charger is configured to abort the charging process ...

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM

An energy storage system of the present disclosure includes: a battery configured to store received electrical energy in a form of direct current, or to output the stored electrical energy; and a battery management system configured to control the battery, wherein the battery management system includes: a sensing unit comprising a sensor for measuring temperature of the battery; a memory in which a derating table for charging and a derating table for discharging are stored; and a microcomputer unit configured to control C-rate based on the temperature of the battery and the derating table for charging when charging the battery, and to control the C-rate based on the temperature of the battery and the derating table for discharging when discharging the battery.

A CHARGING ADAPTER FOR CHARGING A BATTERY FOR BLINDS AND ELECTRIC CURTAINS ALL HAVING A DC BATTERY

This invention relates to a charging adapter 30, 40 for charging a battery 20, 50 of a solar blind, a roller blind, a roman blind, a Venetian blind, a pleated blind, an electric curtain all having the battery 20, 50, the battery 20, 50 being charged by an output 14 of an external power supply 10, the charging adapter 30, 40 comprising a first plug converter 30 and a second plug converter 40, the first plug converter 30 having a first plug 34 and a second plug 36, the first plug converter 30 connectable to the second plug converter 40, the second plug converter 40 comprising a flexible cord 42 having a third plug 44 at one end of the flexible cord 42, and a fourth plug 46 at the other end of the flexible cord 42, the fourth plug 46 magnetically connectible with the second plug 36.

Brand identification while recharging an electric vehicle

A method for brand identification of an electric vehicle to a charging station includes connecting a plug of the charging station to a socket of the electric vehicle, receiving a control pilot signal at the socket from the charging station, terminating the control pilot signal in a variable resistance in the electric vehicle, and toggling the variable resistance in a vehicle pattern that transitions between two charging state resistances. The charging station detects the vehicle pattern and maps the vehicle pattern to a vehicle brand of the electric vehicle. The method includes receiving electrical current to recharge the electric vehicle at the socket.

Techniques for Intelligent Charging of Shipping Container Power Supplies

Techniques are described herein for intelligent charging of shipping container power supplies. An exemplary computer-implemented method may include (1) retrieving container data that includes a power supply indication for a set of shipping containers; (2) identifying one or more shipping containers, wherein the power supply indication for each of the shipping containers indicates that the one or more shipping containers include a power supply; (3) applying a charging model to the container data to determine (i) a charging prioritization, (ii) a respective charge value, and (iii) a respective charging rate; and (4) causing each of the one or more shipping containers to receive the respective charge value at the respective charging rate in a sequential order based upon the charging prioritization for each of the shipping containers.

BATTERY SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF ALLOCATING CAN ID

POWER MANAGEMENT METHOD FOR MULTIPLE POWER SOURCE SYSTEMS

The present invention concerns a computer-implemented method for power management between a plurality of power sources using reinforcement learning, comprising the steps of receiving input data in real-time for a plurality of individual power sources of a multi-power source system, using a trained allocation policy, which is trained with a reinforcement learning algorithm to optimise a predefined objective and which is parametrized by weights, to distribute power demand to the individual power sources of the multi-power source system in real-time. Preferably the distribution policy is a Dirichlet distribution policy. The invention also concerns a device having a processor performing said method.

ЗАРЯДНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО И СИСТЕМА ОБРАБОТКИ ИНФОРМАЦИИ

Изобретение относится к области электротехники, в частности к зарядным устройствам для генерирующих аэрозоль устройств. Технический результат заключается в регулировании потребления энергии в системе. Достигается тем, что создан способ работы для оконечного устройства, которое обменивается данными с зарядным устройством для зарядки генерирующего аэрозоль устройства, включающий в себя получение от зарядного устройства информации о зарядке, относящейся к батарее при зарядке устройства, оценку состояния зарядки батареи на основе информации о зарядке и определение на основе состояния зарядки, разрешена ли коммуникация между оконечным устройством и зарядным устройством. 4 н. и 16 з.п. ф-лы, 15 ил.

Batteriezelle, Batteriemodulsteuergerät und Batteriemodul

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Batteriezelle (1), umfassend ein Batteriezellengehäuse (2), einen Batteriezellengehäusedeckel (3), zwei Batteriezellenterminals (4, 5), über welche die Batteriezelle (1) mit einem Batteriesystem verbindbar ist, eine positive Elektrode (6) und eine negative Elektrode (7), welche innerhalb des Batteriezellengehäuses (2) angeordnet und über jeweils einen Strompfad (9, 10) innerhalb des Batteriezellengehäuses (2) mit jeweils einem Batteriezellenterminal (4, 5) verbunden sind, sowie eine elektronische Schaltung (11), wobei die elektronische Schaltung (1) mindestens einen Empfänger (13) und mindestens einen Sender (14) aufweist, die jeweils mit einem der Strompfade (9, 10) verbunden sind, ein Batteriemodulsteuergerät (31) sowie ein Batteriemodul (30).

Rechargeable battery jump starting device with leapfrog charging system

A rechargeable battery jump starting device with a leapfrog charging system. The leapfrog charging system, for example, can sequentially charge multiple batteries of the rechargeable battery jump starting device. For example, the rechargeable battery jump starting device is a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device configured for jump starting automobiles, heavy equipment, commercial vehicles, commercial equipment, trucks, buses, commercial trucks, front loaders, dozers, back hoes, excavators, rollers, fork lift, specialized commercial equipment, logging equipment, airplanes, jets, and other battery started vehicles and equipment.

Rechargeable battery jump starting device and battery frame

A rechargeable battery jump starting device and a battery frame for use in an electronic device such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device. The rechargeable battery jump starting device maximizes the power conducted from the rechargeable battery to a battery being jump started.

Detachable,hot swappable power module with communication, remote monitoring, configuration, and control means

Energy Storage apparatus

Rechargeable battery jump starting device with battery detection system

Closed loop headroom management for battery charging

An electronic system can include a charged system and a charging system. The charged system can include a charger and a battery configured to be charged thereby. The charger may be configured to receive power from a charging system that includes a power converter configured to supply power to the charger and a controller configured to control the power converter. The controller may be configured to receive feedback information from the charged system, including one or more voltages. The controller may be further configured to determine an output voltage compensation value for the power converter as a function of the feedback information and to set an output voltage of the power converter as a function of the compensation value. The compensation value and output voltage may be selected to maintain a preselected headroom between a battery charging target voltage of the charger and a voltage supplied to the charger.

Rechargeable battery jump starting device and battery frame

A rechargeable battery jump starting device and a battery frame for use in an electronic device such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device. The rechargeable battery jump starting device maximizes the power conducted from the rechargeable battery to a battery being jump started.

BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS

BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present application is based on and claims priority to United States Provisional Patent Application No. 62/944,825, filed on December 6, 2019. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH [0002] Not Applicable. BACKGROUND [0003] Material handling vehicles commonly use rechargeable batteries (also known as secondary batteries) as a power source. Rechargeable batteries have a finite number of charge and discharge cycles before the useful life of the battery is over. In order to operate the batteries efficiently, battery management systems are implemented to monitor battery operation. [0004] Battery management systems can include sensors used to derive a state-of-charge parameter. The sensors can also be used to derive a state-of-health parameter. Battery management systems can also include circuitry to prevent overcharging of the battery and operate the battery within predefined limits. BRIEF SUMMARY ...

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY JUMP STARTING DEVICE WITH CONTROL SWITCH BACKLIGHT SYSTEM

A rechargeable battery jump starting device with a control switch backlight system. The control switch backlight system is configured to assist a user viewing the selectable positions of the control switch for selecting a particular 12V or 24V operating mode of the portable rechargeable battery jump starting device in day light, sunshine, low light, and darkness.

WIRELESS POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR COOKING APPLIANCE AND COOKING APPLIANCE

Disclosed in the present invention are a wireless power supply system for a cooking appliance, and a cooking appliance. Said system comprises: a receiving device comprising a receiving coil, a voltage processing circuit connected to the receiving coil, a first control chip and a first communication demodulating circuit; and a transmitting device comprising a transmitting coil, a coil driving circuit and a second control chip, the transmitting coil matching the receiving coil. The second control chip controls the coil driving circuit, so as to change the resonant voltage of the transmitting coil, and change the induced voltage signal generated by the receiving coil; and the first communication demodulating circuit demodulates the changed induced voltage signal to output the demodulated data to the first control chip, so as to implement wireless communication between the first control chip and the second control chip. The wireless power supply system can realize wireless communication from ...

PORTABLE VAPORIZER SYSTEM AND METHOD

A portable vaporizer system and method are provided. The portable vaporizer system includes a housing having an airflow channel connecting an air inlet to a vapor outlet through a mouthpiece disposed at a first end of the housing. A fluid chamber within the housing can store fluid to be vaporized and is operably connected to an atomizer within the housing, between the air inlet and the vapor outlet. A power control is disposed at a base of the housing and can selectively adjust voltage supplied from a power source to the atomizer for controlling a fluid temperature during the vaporizing process. A sensor is disposed within the housing for detecting fluid levels, power usage, flow rates, and the like. The information detected by the sensor is stored as user data and transmitted to a remote electronic device, wherein a graphical user interface (GUI) displays the user data.

Intelligent charging system

The invention discloses an intelligent charging system comprising a central processor; the output end of the central processor is unidirectionally and electrically connected with a power management module; the power management module is bidirectionally and electrically connected with a commercial power, the output end of the power management module is unidirectionally and electrically connected with a storage battery, and the output end of the storage battery is unidirectionally and electrically connected with a voltage regulating module. By adopting the intelligent charging management system disclosed by the invention, deep learning can be continuously carried out according to the use habits of the user, the use habits of the user can be matched more intelligently, and the intelligent charging management system can continue to work for a period of time under the condition of power failure; and the power utilization time period can be intelligently distributed according to the setting information ...

AN INTERFACE SYSTEM FOR CONNECTING A VEHICLE AND A TRANSPORT CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

An interface system for connecting a vehicle and a transport climate control system (TCCS) is disclosed. The interface system includes a two-way communication interface that connects a vehicle electrical system (VES) controller and a TCCS controller. The interface system also includes a power interface that connects a vehicle energy source of the VES to the TCCS and a TCCS energy source of the TCCS to the VES. The two-way communication interface is configured to distribute a TCCS status from the TCCS controller to the VES controller, and is configured to distribute a VES status from the VES controller to the TCCS controller. The power interface is configured to distribute power from the vehicle energy source to the TCCS when a VES instruction is received, and distribute power from the TCCS energy source to the VES when a TCCS instruction is received.

LASER LIGHT COLLECTING ASSEMBLY

A laser light collecting assembly for a wireless power receiver. The assembly includes a compound parabolic concentrator (CPC) mirror and an optical to electrical converter. The CPC minor has curved internal walls that define an inlet aperture and connect the inlet aperture to an outlet aperture. The inlet aperture may be larger than the outlet aperture. The internal walls may focus a majority of the laser light entering the inlet aperture to the outlet aperture. The optical to electrical converter may be positioned adjacent to the outlet aperture and configured to receive the laser light exiting the outlet aperture so as to convert optical power in the laser light to electrical power.

MULTIUNIT CHARGING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PREEMPTIVE DATA UPLOAD

A multiunit charging device and method for preemptive data upload is provided. A multiunit charging device controls a first mobile device, received at a plurality of charging stations of the multiunit charging device, to upload first data via a communication unit. After upload of the first data has begun, the multiunit charging device detects that a second mobile device is received at the plurality of charging stations. When an amount of second data for upload at the second mobile device is smaller than a remaining amount of the first data for upload at the first mobile device, the multiunit charging device: preempts uploading of the first data at the first mobile device; and controls the second mobile device to upload the second data via the communication unit.

Bank card presence detection to avoid a wireless charger demagnetizing a bank card

Various embodiments relate to a method, machine-readable medium, and a system for preventing demagnetization of a magnetically sensitive object comprising detecting, by a first identification sensor at a wireless charging transceiver, a foreign object; determining, by a processor using information from the first identification sensor, whether the foreign object is magnetically sensitive; and responsive to a determination that the foreign object is magnetically sensitive, preventing the wireless charging transceiver from operating.

Wireless Charging Systems with Multiple Power Receiving Devices

A wireless charging system may include a wireless power transmitting device that receives multiple wireless power receiving devices. A primary power receiving device that is used to display battery charge status information for other power receiving devices on the power transmitting device may be referred to as a hero device. The other wireless power receiving devices may be referred to as paired devices. When a paired device is added to a wireless power transmitting device where a hero device is already present, the hero device may verify that the paired device is on the same mat as the hero device. The hero device and paired device may then synchronously output a user notification. When a paired device is present on a wireless power transmitting device, the paired device may send battery charge status information to the wireless power transmitting device at predetermined intervals.

MODULE FOR TREATMENT OF MEDICAL CONDITIONS; SYSTEM FOR MAKING MODULE AND METHODS OF MAKING MODULE

A module producible inside a living body is provided. The module includes an instructions receiver configured to receive wireless transmissions of instructions from a master controller located outside of the body when the module is inside the body. An energy receiver configured to receive wireless transmission of non-destructive energy from the master controller located outside of the body when the module is inside the body. The module further includes a battery and a communications and guide element electrically connected to the instructions receiver, the energy receiver and the battery.

METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM TO ENHANCE A DEVICE POLICY MANAGER TO MANAGE DEVICES BASED ON BATTERY CONDITION

A method and device that implements communication over an interconnect to support improved power distribution over the interconnect. The device includes a controller to implement a device policy manager (DPM) to manage power allotment over the interconnect, and a battery feedback mechanism coupled to the controller, the battery feedback mechanism to detect a low or dead battery condition of a connected device over the interconnect and to indicate to the DPM to advertise a higher power charging level to the connected device ...

DEVICES TO BE CHARGED AND CHARGING CONTROL METHODS

Provided is a device to be charged. The device includes: a battery supply circuit, including first and second cells configured to switch between being coupled in parallel with each other and being coupled in series with each other; a charging interface, through which the device receives output voltage and current of an adapter; a first charging circuit coupled between the charging interface and the battery supply circuit, and configured to convert the output voltage and apply the converted output voltage on both ends of the first and second cells coupled in parallel; and a second charging circuit coupled between the charging interface and the battery supply circuit, and configured to directly apply the output voltage and current on both ends of the first and second cells coupled in series, or directly apply the output voltage and current on both ends of the first and second cells coupled in parallel.

BATTERY MANAGEMENT

Apparatus and methods prepare an adhesive tape platform with a battery for disposal at an end of its useful life. The adhesive tape platform determines when it is at the end of its useful life and performs an action to drain remaining battery life of the battery. When remaining life in the battery is less than a threshold level, the adhesive tape platform transmits a ready for disposal notification to an Internet of Things (TOT) system of the adhesive tape platform. The adhesive tape platform may determine its life expectancy and operational phases of the adhesive tape platform and assign battery usage for each of the operational phases such that the battery is depleted at an end of a last one of the operational phases. The adhesive tape platform may activate battery draining circuitry to drain the remaining battery life of the battery.

Methods, devices, and systems for home based electric vehicle (EV) charging

Methods, devices, and systems are disclosed for home based electric vehicle (EV) charging. According to one embodiment, a method is implemented on an EV charger for determining relative position of a mobile device to an EV charger in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. The method includes receiving known location data associated with a global position of the EV charger, wherein the known location data has an accuracy better than 10 centimeters, receiving first global navigation satellite system (GNSS) timestamped data associated with the EV charger from a first constellation of GNSS satellites, determining first GNSS location data based on the first GNSS timestamped data, and determining first GNSS error data based on the first GNSS location data and the known location data.

CELL STACK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A cell stack management system includes a cell monitoring unit that measures an output voltage of a plurality of power storage cells, a battery management unit that manages a cell stack, and a first communication network that connects the cell monitoring unit and the battery management unit. The battery management unit includes: a first communication circuit connected to the first communication network; a second communication circuit connected to a second communication network for connecting to a higher-level system; a control circuit that controls the battery management unit; and a control circuit power supply. The cell stack management system includes a normal mode and a low-power mode as modes of operation. During transition from the low-power mode to the normal mode, the first communication circuit activates at least one of the control circuit power supply, the control circuit, or the second communication circuit.

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A BATTERY SYSTEM

Verfahren und System zu einer Ladeprofilbereitstellung

Verfahren zu einem Ladevorgang an einer Ladestation (2) für ein Elektrofahrzeug (1), bei dem durch die Ladestation (2) eine Identität des zu ladenden Elektrofahrzeuges (1) festgestellt wird, bei dem diese Identität an ein entferntes Backend (3), mit dem die Ladestation (2) in kommunikativer Verbindung steht, übermittelt wird, bei dem durch das Backend (3) auf eine zu der Identität in einer Datenbank (4) gespeicherte Datenmenge zugegriffen wird, wobei die Datenmenge Informationen zu dem Elektrofahrzeug (1) und seinen Komponenten beinhaltet, durch welche eine von der Ladestation (2) gesteuerte Initialisierung des Ladevorgangs oder eine von der Ladestation (2) bereitgestellte Ladespannung und/oder ein von der Ladestation (2) bereitgestellter Ladestrom während des Ladevorgangs der Batterie beeinflusst werden, wobei auf Grundlage der Informationen ein hinsichtlich Ladezeit, Effizienz, Kosten, Zuverlässigkeit und/oder eines Zustandekommens des Ladevorgangs selbst optimiertes Ladeprofil für den ...

Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Batteriesystems in einem Kraftfahrzeug sowie entsprechend betreibbares Batteriesystem und Kraftfahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Batteriesystems (16) in einem Kraftfahrzeug (10), wobei das Batteriesystem (16) mehrere Batteriezellen (34) zum Erzeugen einer Batteriespannung (U) und eines Batteriestroms (I) an Batterieanschlüssen (40) des Batteriesystems (16) und zumindest eine Untersuchungseinrichtung (EIS) zum Durchführen eines Zelltests der Batteriezellen (34) aufweist. Die Erfindung sieht vor, dass ein Anregungssignal (45) eingestellt wird und durch die zumindest eine Untersuchungseinrichtung (EIS) aus dem Netzwerk (N) ein elektrisches Antwortsignal (46) des Netzwerks (N) empfangen wird und in Abhängigkeit von dem Antwortsignal (46) zumindest ein Parameterwert (25) des elektrischen Netzwerks (N) ermittelt wird.

Fahrzeugbatteriesystem, Verfahren zum Laden einer Batterie in einem Fahrzeug und Computerprogrammerzeugnis

... [Aufgabe] Bereitgestellt werden soll ein Fahrzeugbatteriesystem, das eine Batterie, die in einem Fahrzeug eingebaut ist, geeignet steuern bzw. regeln kann.[Lösung] Ein Fahrzeugbatteriesystem beinhaltet eine Steuerung bzw. Regelung 90 und eine wiederaufladbare Batterie 200, die in dem Fahrzeug austauschbar eingebaut ist, von einem elektrischen Leistungsgenerator 4 geladen wird und elektrische Leistung an ein Hilfsgerät 5 des Fahrzeuges liefert. Die Steuerung bzw. Regelung bestimmt, ob eine erste Batterie, die eine Lithium-Ionen-Batterie 20 beinhaltet, oder eine zweite Batterie 30 mit einer Ladeeffizienz, die niedriger als diejenige der ersten Batterie ist, in dem Fahrzeug als wiederaufladbare Batterie 200 eingebaut ist, und stellt die maximal erzeugte Leistungsspannung, die der Maximalwert der erzeugten Leistungsspannung des elektrischen Leistungsgenerators 4 ist, bei einer Bestimmung dessen, dass die zweite Batterie als wiederaufladbare Batterie 200 eingebaut ist, höher als bei einer Bestimmung ...

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An apparatus, method and computer program for enabling charging of a vehicle

Rechargeable battery jump starting device with control switch and optical position sensing switch system

Battery pack for a power tool, battery charger for such battery pack, and power tool for such battery pack

Disclosed herein is a battery pack, in particular for a power tool, with a housing having a mating side adapted to be mated with a mating side of a battery charger or power tool by inserting the battery pack into the battery charger or power tool along an insertion direction, wherein a set of electrical contacts is arranged at the mating side of the battery pack, wherein the electrical contacts are configured as female contact terminals, wherein the electrical contacts are spaced from one another in a lateral direction of the battery pack, the lateral direction being perpendicular to the insertion direction, and wherein the electrical contacts are aligned parallel to one another, wherein a center-to-center distance between any two of said electrical contacts is an integer multiple of 7 mm. Also disclosed herein are batter chargers for such battery packs, and power tools for such battery packs. P 1 P2 P3 P4 P5 Fig. 6 ...

A POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE

A POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE A power distribution module is described, which controls the distribution of battery input power to a plurality of device outlet ports using sensors and relay switches. The power distribution module monitors the voltage, current, and/or power from, and/or temperature of, the module and its conductors. The power distribution module has smartphone man agement of its power outlet ports. So, the power distribution module as described, in cludes a housing including one or more power inlets, and a plurality of power outlets; a controller processor configured to receive data from sensors in relation to battery capacity and state of charge, and to receive data on power provided to the power outlets; one or more relays, configured to switch power on or off to one or more of the plurality of power outlets; wherein the controller is configured to switch the one or more relays on or off in response to calculations based on selected threshold conditions. Methods of distributing ...

BATTERY STATE DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD

A battery charger and method is disclosed for detecting when a battery has a low state of health while simultaneously charging or maintaining the battery. A battery charger includes a processor; a non-transitory memory device; a power management device to receive an input power and to output a charging current; a pair of electrical conductors to electrically couple with a battery, and a display electrically coupled to the processor. The display being configured to indicate a bad battery indicator when the battery has a low state of health and whether the battery is good to start.

EXTENDED TEMPERATURE AND LIFECYCLE FOR BATTERY OPERATED ASSET TRACKERS

Methods, devices, and systems for extending a useful life and/or an operable temperature range of a battery unit are provided. Specifically, a device is provided that includes a battery unit and a power management controller. The battery unit comprises a rechargeable lithium ion battery and a supercapacitor. The power management controller receives information relating to a measured or expected performance parameter of the rechargeable lithium ion battery, and, based on the information relating to the measured or expected performance parameter, routes received electrical power to the lithium ion battery and/or the supercapacitor, and/or provides electrical power from the lithium ion battery and/or the supercapacitor to a component of a computer system associated with the battery unit.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING BATTERY THEFT

Described herein are method and systems for detecting an unauthorized removal of a battery. The system comprising: a battery monitor circuit attached to or embedded in the battery; a remote device, wherein the remote device stores instructions that when executed on the remote device cause the remote device to perform operations comprising: receiving, at the remote device, a wireless signal from the battery monitor circuit comprising voltage and temperature data; evaluating, by the remote device, whether the battery is in its expected location by confirming for each battery, which is expected to be present, whether there has been an unexpected interruption in the wireless signal from the battery; providing an alert notification when there has been an unexpected interruption in the wireless signal.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING AN OPERATING MODE OF A BATTERY

A system for determining an operating mode of a battery includes a voltage sensor configured to detect a present voltage across terminals of the battery. The system further includes a non-transitory memory configured to store previously detected voltages across the terminals of the battery, and a previous operating mode of the battery. The system further includes a processor coupled to the voltage sensor and the non-transitory memory and configured to determine the operating mode of the battery by comparing the present voltage across the terminals of the battery to the previously detected voltages of the battery and based on the previous operating mode of the battery.

System and method for providing reset via power line

Charging stand, quick-release assembly, and method of mounting and demounting the quick-release assembly

A charging stand includes a casing and a quick release assembly. The casing includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and a bottom plate. The first and second sidewalls are disposed oppositely and connected to two edges of the bottom plate, respectively, to form a receiving chamber. The quick release assembly includes a body and a fixing element. When the quick release assembly is demountably disposed in the receiving chamber, the fixing element is engagedly disposed on the bottom plate.

Digital power multiport battery charging system

The disclosed charging system has multiple charging ports emanating from a central digital power transmitter to charge a plurality of battery packs. The system comprises a centralized bulk power converter to produce a first DC voltage and multiple additive power converters. One additive power converter is assigned to each charger port. The output of each charging port is transmitted in digital power format to a receiver local to each battery pack. The receiver converts the digital power to conventional analog DC power for charging the battery packs. The bulk converter provides the majority of the power needed to charge all the battery packs simultaneously, while the additive power converters adjust for the individual characteristics of each battery pack.

BATTERY CHARGING CIRCUIT INTEGRATED INSIDE BATTERY PACK

Battery charging systems having battery charging circuits are described. The battery charging circuit can be located within a battery housing. Alternatively, the battery charging circuit can be located within a charging shoe housing. Also described are power source modules. In addition, various methods of charging and discharging are described.

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ESTIMATING VEHICLE BATTERY CHARGING TIME USING BIG DATA

... a system for estimating a vehicle battery charging time using big data is provided. The system may include a big-data server configured to collect a charge-related parameter of a battery in a vehicle from a plurality of vehicles, to group the plurality of vehicles into a plurality of groups based on the collected charge-related parameter, and to calculate and transmit a first estimated charging time of a group to which the vehicle belongs during vehicle charging, and a controller installed in each of the plurality of vehicles, and configured to calculate a second estimated charging time based on a state of the battery in the vehicle while the corresponding battery in the vehicle is charged and to calculate a final estimated charging time of the battery by combining the first estimated charging time and the second estimated charging time.

METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING DATA, WIRELESS CHARGING APPARATUS, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A method for transmitting data, a wireless charging apparatus, and an electronic device are provided. The method is applicable to a wireless charging apparatus. The method includes the following. When a first electronic device is detected to have established a wired connection with an external interface of the wireless charging apparatus, target data sent by the first electronic device are acquired. The target data are saved to a memory. The target data are transmitted to a second electronic device via a wireless data-transmitting unit.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING COMMUNICATION IN WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for performing communication in a wireless power transmission system. The present specification discloses a wireless power transmission apparatus comprising: a communication/control unit configured to perform negotiation on a first available power index with a wireless power reception apparatus; and a power conversion unit configured to create magnetic coupling of a primary coil according to the first available power index, and transmit power wirelessly to the wireless power reception apparatus. The wireless power transmission apparatus can properly adjust an available power index in a dynamic manner at a time point desired by itself according to a surrounding environment/situation, and leadingly initiate communication and authentication.

METHOD FOR RECHARGING AN ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE STORING ELECTRICAL ENERGY OF A PLURALITY OF VEHICLES

A method for recharging an electrical energy storage device of all or some of a plurality connected to the chain. All the vehicles connected to the chain being referred to as the stock. Each vehicle includes an electronic circuit connected to the energy storage device. An electric current flowing between the electronic circuits of at least two consecutive vehicles among the vehicles in the stock recharges the energy storage device or devices.

Broadcast of Discharge Current based on State-of-Health Imbalance Between Battery Packs

Systems and methods are described for managing charging and discharging of battery packs. In one or more aspects, a system and method are provided to minimize overcharging of battery cells of specific battery chemistries while still enabling fast charging cycles. In other aspects, a buck converter may be used to reduce a voltage of power used to charge the cells. In further aspects, a fast overcurrent protection circuit is described to address situations involving internal short circuits of a battery cell or battery pack. In yet further aspects, a bypass circuit is provided in series-connected battery packs to improve the charging of undercharged battery packs while also increasing the efficiency of the overall charging process. In other aspects, a circuit is provided that permits a controller to determine a configuration of battery packs. In yet further aspects, a system may determine a discharge current for a collection of battery packs based on each battery pack's state of health (SOH ...

BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A battery management system includes a plurality of batteries each comprising a positive terminal and a negative terminal, wherein the positive or negative terminal of each of the plurality of batteries is coupled to the positive or negative terminal of another one of the plurality of batteries; a monitoring board connected to the positive terminal and the negative terminal of at least one of the plurality of batteries; and a controller connected to the monitoring board through the positive terminals and the negative terminals of the plurality of batteries, wherein the monitoring board is configured to monitor a status of the at least one battery and transmit one or more battery parameters of the at least one battery to the controller, and wherein the controller is configured to adjust performance of the plurality of batteries based on the one or more battery parameters.

Motor vehicle comprising a charging device

A motor vehicle includes a charging device including at least one charging circuit for charging an electrical energy store of the motor vehicle, the charging device comprising a charging unit integrated into the charging circuit, the charging unit being detachably coupled to the motor vehicle and removable from the motor vehicle, and the removed charging unit being connectable to the motor vehicle and operable for charging the energy store.

VEHICLE, VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, AND CHARGING SYSTEM

A vehicle includes: a first power line configured to connect an inlet and an energy storage device via a power conversion device; a second power line configured to connect the inlet and the energy storage device without via the power conversion device; a first relay configured to switch between a first electrically connected state in which the second power line is electrically connected and a first electrically disconnected state in which the second power line is electrically disconnected; and a first control device. The first control device is configured to switch the first relay to the first electrically disconnected state when a voltage that can be supplied from the external power supply is lower than a voltage range in which the energy storage device can be charged.

EYEWEAR BIDIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION USING TIME GATING POWER TRANSFER

Eyewear that is configured to be wirelessly charged and also wirelessly communicate with a case charger having a battery using time gating power transfer. In one example, wireless charging and bidirectional communication of the eyewear can be performed using a unidirectional communication protocol, such as the Qi baseline power profile (BPP) which is only suited for unidirectional communication. The eyewear has a processor configured to send data to the wireless power charger that instructs the wireless power charger to stop wireless charging for a time period that is correlated to a state of charge (SOC) of the wireless power charger battery. The wireless power charger resumes charging of the eyewear battery after the time period, and the eyewear determines the SOC of the wireless power charger battery to be a percentage that correlates to the time period.

MONITORING METHOD, DEVICE, AND SYSTEM FOR LOW-VOLTAGE VEHICLE BATTERY, SERVER, AND MEDIUM

The invention relates to the field of vehicle battery monitoring technologies, and in particular to a monitoring method, apparatus, and system for a low-voltage vehicle battery, a server, and a medium, to solve a technical problem that a capacity of an existing low-voltage vehicle battery drops too much, which causes a vehicle to fail to be started. For this purpose, the monitoring method according to embodiments of the invention includes the following steps: step S101: obtaining, in response to a received battery anomaly analysis request, an electric energy-related parameter of the low-voltage vehicle battery from the battery anomaly analysis request; and step S102: determining, based on a result of comparison between the electric energy-related parameter and a preset electric energy parameter threshold, whether a capacity of the low-voltage vehicle battery is anomalous, where the battery anomaly analysis request is request information output by a vehicle device during a vehicle standstill ...

Soft magnetic ring for wireless power devices

A device or an accessory may include a near-field communications antenna and a soft magnetic ring concentric with the near-field communications antenna. The device or accessory may further include at least one wireless charging coil concentric with the near-field communications antenna, a rectifier coupled to the at least one wireless charging coil, and a battery configured to receive a rectified voltage from the rectifier. The soft magnetic ring may be used to shunt magnetic flux from one or more nearby magnets in external electronic devices to prevent the magnets from repelling each other. The soft magnetic ring may be attracted to a magnet in an external device to help align wireless charging coils in the two mated devices.

GAIN CONTROL FOR PACKET BASED WIRELESS BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

An apparatus for managing at least one battery comprises a wireless receiver apparatus that receives and processes an electromagnetic signal that includes at least one predefined power level of a packet transmitted to the wireless receiver apparatus; a power detector that determines an actual power level or a change in the actual power level of the transmitted packet received at the wireless receiver apparatus relative to the pre-defined power level; and a manual gain control processor that configures a gain of the wireless receiver apparatus according to the actual power level or the change in the actual power level.

Способ и устройство зарядки для мобильного терминала, терминал и носитель данных

Изобретение относится к области зарядки аккумулятора для мобильного терминала. Техническим результатом является повышение скорости зарядки без инициирования механизма защиты от перегрева. Упомянутый технический результат достигается тем, что способ включает в себя зарядку аккумулятора мобильного терминала постоянной мощностью таким образом, что зарядное напряжение постепенно повышается, а зарядный ток постепенно снижается, причем произведение зарядного напряжения и зарядного тока в любой момент времени имеет постоянное значение или находится в постоянном диапазоне. При этом заряжают аккумулятор мобильного терминала первой постоянной мощностью, определенной на основании средней зарядной мощности, поддерживаемой мобильным терминалом, когда максимальная выходная мощность зарядного устройства больше или равна средней зарядной мощности, и второй постоянной мощностью, определенной на основании максимальной выходной мощности зарядного устройства, когда максимальная выходная мощность меньше, чем ...

Verfahren zum elektrischen Laden eines tragbaren Kommunikationsendgeräts in einem Kraftfahrzeug mit einer entsprechenden Ladefunktion, sowie Ladesystem und Kraftfahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum elektrischen Laden eines tragbaren Kommunikationsendgeräts (2) in einem Kraftfahrzeug (3), wobei in dem Kraftfahrzeug (3) ein Ladesystem (1) bereitgestellt wird, welches für einen Ladevorgang zumindest eine Schnellladefunktion zum Laden des tragbaren Kommunikationsendgeräts (2) und zumindest eine dazu unterschiedliche Langsamladefunktion zum Laden des aufweist, wobei vor einem Ladevorgang des tragbaren Kommunikationsendgeräts (2) in dem Kraftfahrzeug (3) Ladefunktionen durch das Ladesystem (1) zur Auswahl für einen Nutzer (6) angeboten werden und abhängig von der getroffenen Auswahl des Nutzers (6) die ausgewählte Ladefunktion durchgeführt wird. Des Weiteren betrifft die Erfindung ein Ladesystem (1) mit einer Auswerteeinheit (5), sowie ein Kraftfahrzeug (3).

Comms come free battery

Energy Storage apparatus

A module for storing electrical energy in at least one battery unit, the battery unit being adapted to transmit and receive data to and from a controller via a data bus, said data being arranged according to a standard protocol adapted for use with the at least one battery unit, and wherein the battery unit can be controlled by the controller, characterised in that the controller is adapted to transmit and receive data to and from more than one battery unit and adapted to control more than one battery unit without requiring addressing information from the or each battery unit. The controller may be a CAN to CAN module which may comprise a plurality of opto-isolators each connected to a battery unit. Each battery unit may be connected via a DC line to an inverter/rectifier for transmission of electrical energy.

Improved power supply to charging stations for electric vehicles

A charging system charges a plurality of electric vehicles (EVs) simultaneously and allocates available power to associated charging stations. The charging system includes; multiple charging points 2, a first group of power modules 5, second group of power modules 6 and a controller 7. Each power module of the first group is connected to a respective charging point. Each power module of the second group of power modules is switchably connected to any of the charging points. The controller controls the switchable connections between the second group of power modules and the charging points. The controller may receive information about a power demand of an EV connected to one of the charging points and, based on the information, control the switchable connections between the second group of power modules and the charging points. When the power demanded by an EV connected to a charging point exceeds that which can be supplied by one of the first group of power modules, at least one of the ...

Utility vehicle with vehicle control module

A utility vehicle includes an electric motor constructed to provide motive power to the utility vehicle; a lithium ion battery pack coupled to the electric motor at a first voltage and operative to provide electrical power at the first voltage to the electric motor for driving the utility vehicle, the lithium ion battery pack including a DC/DC converter constructed to output electrical power at a second voltage; and a vehicle control module (VCM) coupled to the DC/DC converter, constructed to operate at the second voltage and constructed to control at least some operations of the utility vehicle.

System and method for monitoring and remote controlling the charge state of at least one battery pack

The invention relates to a system (1) for monitoring and remote controlling the charge state of at least one battery pack (2, 3), comprising the at least one battery pack (2, 3) for an electric device (7) which has a communication device (4, 5) that is designed to transmit charge state data of the battery pack (2, 3) to a server device (8) of the system (1). The server device is designed to transmit the charge state data to at least one user interface (9) of the system (1), wherein the user interface is designed to visualize the charge state data of the battery pack (2, 3), and the user interface (9) is additionally designed to transmit control data for actuating a charging device (6) to the server device (8) depending on a user input. The server device is designed to transmit the control data to the communication device (4, 5), which is integrated into the battery pack (2, 3), said communication device being designed to transmit the control data for a charging process of the battery pack ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IN-FLIGHT FUELLING OF AIRCRAFT

A method of operating a fuel tanker aircraft for in-flight fuelling comprises: transmitting a deploy command signal from a communication unit of the tanker aircraft to a communication unit of a fuel receiver aircraft, to cause a line and drogue to deploy from the receiver aircraft; controlling at least one of the tanker aircraft and the drogue to engage the drogue with a first end of a fuel hose of the tanker aircraft, a second end of the fuel hose being connected to the tanker aircraft; and transmitting a return command signal from the communication unit of the tanker aircraft to the communication unit of the receiver aircraft, to cause the line and drogue to return to the receiver aircraft with the first end of the fuel hose, wherein the tanker aircraft is located behind the receiver aircraft and the deploy command signal is for causing the line and drogue to deploy rearwardly of the receiver aircraft.

BATTERY CHARGER FOR A TRANSACTION CARD

Examples described herein describe a battery charger for a transaction card. According to some implementations, a charging device may detect a transaction card is received within a charging slot when an integrated circuit (IC) chip of the transaction card is in contact with a charging terminal; request a user device to provide power to charge the transaction card via the charging terminal, wherein the user device is communicatively coupled to the charging terminal; receive the power from the user device; and provide the power to the transaction card to charge a battery of the transaction card.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING A RESERVE TIME OF A MONOBLOC

A method of determining a reserve time of a monobloc includes detecting, by a voltage sensor, an end of discharge voltage of the monobloc after a deep discharge of the monobloc. The method further includes receiving, by a processor, the end of discharge voltage of the monobloc. The method further includes determining or receiving, by the processor, a duration of the deep discharge. The method further includes calculating, by the processor, a discharge reserve time of the monobloc based on the end of discharge voltage and the duration of the deep discharge.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE HAVING WATT-HOUR METER AND MOBILE DISTRIBUTED POWER SOURCE OPERATING SYSTEM

An electric vehicle having a watt-hour meter, according to one embodiment of the present invention, can comprise: a battery provided in the electric vehicle; a connector provided in the electric vehicle, and connected to an electric vehicle charger in a wired manner or a short-range wireless manner so as to receive power from the electric vehicle charger and deliver the power to the battery or toreceive power from the battery and deliver the power to the electric vehicle charger; a watt-hour meter provided in the electric vehicle and measuring power delivered through the connector; and an output unit provided in the electric vehicle and outputting or remotely transmitting measurement data of the watt-hour meter.

Systems and methods for charging management of charging devices

Systems and methods for managing a charging device for use in a server are provided, wherein the server is coupled to a charging device of an electric vehicle through a network. The method includes the following steps. First, a charging request corresponding to the electric vehicle is received through the network by using a network connection unit, wherein the charging request includes at least one charging code. Then, it is determined whether the charging code is valid according to current condition corresponding to the charging code. When it is determined that the charging code is valid, a first indication signal is transmitted to the charging device through the network by using the network connection unit to direct the charging device to output power to charge the electric vehicle which is electrically connected thereto. When it is determined that the charging code is invalid, a second indication signal is transmitted to the charging device through the network by using the network connection ...

EVALUATING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING A WIRELESS CHARGER

Disclosed here are various embodiments to evaluate a device and present a price quote to the user by detecting a presence of a device in proximity to a wireless charger. The system can utilize a wireless charger to obtain information about the device while charging the device. The information can include the make of the device. The system can guide the user to navigate the device to provide additional information such as model, memory capacity, unique identifier, and carrier associated with the device. Based on the unique identifier, the system can determine whether device has been stolen. If the device has not been stolen, the system can determine a price based on information obtained from the device and can facilitate presenting the price to the user. If the user accepts the price, the system can facilitate purchase of the device. 1. A kiosk comprising:one or more processors; and{'claim-text': ['detect a presence of a mobile device in proximity to a wireless charger of the kiosk;', 'determine that the mobile device supports wireless charging;', 'upon determining that the mobile device supports wireless charging, determine that the mobile device is charged;', {'claim-text': 'wherein the information includes a make of the mobile device and a unique identifier (UID) of the mobile device;', '#text': 'upon determining that the mobile device is charged, obtain information of the mobile device using a wireless charging protocol associated with the wireless charger,'}, 'determine a price of the mobile device based on the obtained information of the mobile device; and', 'present, by a user interface of the kiosk, the price of the mobile device to a user associated with the mobile device.'], '#text': 'at least one non-transitory computer-readable medium coupled to the one or more processors, wherein the at least one non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructions, which, when executed by the one or more processors cause the one or more processors to:'}2. The ...

COMPRESSED AIR-BASED AUTONOMOUS POWER GENERATION SYSTEM FOR STAND-ALONE INDUSTRIAL ROBOT JIGS

According to an embodiment, an compressed air-based autonomous power generation system for a standalone industrial robot jig comprises an air compressor configured to supply compressed air, a compressed air-based power generator detachably connected with the air compressor to produce power and deliver the compressed air, an industrial robot jig connected with the compressed air-based power generator to receive the compressed air and clamp a product, a battery connected with the compressed air-based power generator to receive, and be charged with, the power, and to supply the power to the industrial robot jig, and an auxiliary air tank connected with the compressed air-based power generator to store the compressed air.

System and method to deliver reset via power line

The present disclosure describes a system and method for resetting firmware in an electronic accessory, such as a wearable electronic device, without a physical reset button on the accessory. A secondary device, such as a case for the accessory, can serve as a power source that initiates the reset. The reset may be manually initiated, for example by a user pressing a button, or automatically initiated, such as by the secondary device detecting that the accessory is unresponsive. The secondary device sends a reset command to the electronic accessory through a power line connection. The power line connection may be made, for example, upon contact of the accessory with the secondary device. In some examples, the reset command may be an elevated power level. Upon receiving the reset command through the power line, the accessory completes the reset.

TECHNIQUES FOR REDUCING MESSAGING REQUIREMENTS IN WIRELESS POWER DELIVERY ENVIRONMENTS

Techniques are described for retention of known data within a wireless power transmission system, or within a cloud-based processing system. In order to perform scheduling procedures for determining which device to power, it is necessary to collect data regarding a device, e.g., the battery type, power usage, device model, present charge level and amount of power delivered per power cycle. A wireless power receiver client typically needs to collect or infer the information from the device and then provide the information directly to the charger via a messaging protocol. In existing wireless power transmission systems, information is re-transmitted to the wireless power transmission system every time the receiver engages or reengages the system.

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR POWERING A MESH NETWORK USING A PORTABLE POWER CASE

Systems, methods, and articles for a portable power case are disclosed. The portable power case is comprised of at least one battery and at least one PCB. The portable power case is operable to supply power to a transceiver. The portable power case is operable to be charged using a DC power source (e.g., solar panel, wind turbine, water turbine). A plurality of portable power cases, DC power sources, and transceivers are operable to form a mesh network.

Methods and apparatus for managing renewable energy services for fixed and mobile assets

Methods and apparatus for managing energy services are disclosed. One method includes determining a quantity of the energy service realized during the connection event; identifying an account associated with the grid connection point; and adjusting the identified account based on the quantity determined. Another method includes receiving an indicator indicating an asset identifier or a grid connection point identifier; determining a location of the asset on the grid based on the indicator; determining operating conditions for realizing the energy service based on the determined location; sending the conditions; identifying an account associated with the point based on the indicator; and adjusting the account based on a quantity of energy services realized by the asset in accordance with the conditions. A computer readable medium includes instructions for determining a quantity of energy services realized during a connection event; identifying an account associated with a connection point; and adjusting the account.

DEVICE FOR GENERATING A MAGNETIC FIELD, IN PARTICULAR FOR AN INDUCTIVE CHARGING SYSTEM, AND PRIMARY DEVICE OF AN INDUCTIVE CHARGING SYSTEM FOR DYNAMICALLY CHARGING VEHICLES

The invention relates to a device for generating a magnetic field, in particular for a primary apparatus of an inductive charging system, as well as to a primary apparatus of an inductive charging system for the contactless, inductive power transfer to transport means. With the objective of continually generating a magnetic field along a specific traveling direction, the device is provided with at least one electrical conductor for generating the magnetic field, a supply unit for generating an alternating current for the at least one electrical conductor, and a detection unit for detecting a secondary charging system. This device is characterized by a communication unit for transmitting and receiving data to/from an identical device, wherein the device is designed to control the signal control unit by means of the detection unit and/or by means of the received data, and hence the generation of the magnetic field for inductive power transfer. With respect to the primary apparatus, the latter has a plurality of interconnected devices for generating a magnetic field, wherein the devices have a plurality of electrical conductors for generating a magnetic field. In addition, the arrangement and actuation of electrical conductors of the devices are designed in such a way that a predetermined magnetic field can be generated by a portion of the electrical conductors, and this magnetic field can be displaced by correspondingly actuating the electrical conductors with a static motion. 2. The device according to claim 1 ,whereinthe communication unit is designed to transmit and receive the data in a wireless and/or corded manner, and wherein detection unit is designed to identify the secondary charging system, in particular its kind and type, and generate the mentioned data based on an identified secondary charging system.3. The device according to claim 1 ,whereinthe device is designed to be supplied with a direct current, and wherein the supply unit, in particular with a ...

Control system for controlling an electric energy system of a vehicle

The invention relates to a control system for controlling an electric energy system (1) for propulsion of a vehicle (100), wherein the electric energy system comprises:a traction voltage bus (2);a plurality of batteries (3′, 3″) electrically connectable to each other via the traction voltage bus (2), and wherein each battery is electrically connectable to the traction voltage bus by at least one contactor (A, B); wherein the control system comprises a respective battery control unit (BMU1, BMU2) for each one of the plurality of batteries, wherein the control system further comprises:a master electronic control unit (MECU) for controlling the plurality of batteries, wherein the master electronic control unit (MECU) is communicatively connected to each one of the battery control units (BMU1, BMU2), and wherein the master electronic control unit (MECU) is configured to provide a predefined electric interference to the traction voltage bus (2) after a signal to open the at least one contactor (A, B) of each battery (3′, 3″) has been provided, and wherein each battery control unit (BMU1, BMU2) is configured to detect the predefined electric interference, and when the predefined electric interference is detected by at least one of the battery control units (BMU1, BMU2), the at least one battery control unit (BMU1, BMU2) is further configured to issue a signal indicative of that the predefined electric interference was detected. The invention further relates to an electric energy system (1), a method and a vehicle (100).

Apparatus for mining battery characteristic data having sensitivity to volume fraction of active material of battery electrode and method thereof

Disclosed is an apparatus and method for mining battery characteristic data, which calculates a particle surface concentration (c se,i ) of lithium from a first state space model derived from a Pade approximation equation of a transcendental transfer function, calculates a change ratio ⁢ ∂ c se , i ∂ ? ⁢ ( t ) ? ⁢ indicates text missing or illegible when filed of the particle surface concentration to the change in the active material volume fraction from a second state space model derived by the partial derivative of the Pade approximation equation, calculates a change ratio ⁢ ∂ η i ⁡ ( t ) ∂ ɛ ⁢ ? ? ⁢ indicates text missing or illegible when filed of over-potential to the change in the active material volume fraction from the Butler-Vollmer equation, calculates a potential slope ∂ U i ∂ c se , i corresponding to the particle surface concentration by using an open circuit potential function, and stores voltage-current data in which the sensitivity of the battery voltage to the active material volume fraction of the electrode calculated from ∂ U i ∂ c se , i , ∂ c se , i ∂ ɛ s , i ⁢ ( t ) ⁢ ⁢ and ⁢ ⁢ ∂ η i ⁡ ( t ) ∂ ɛ s , i is greater than or equal to a threshold as mined characteristic data.

SERVER DEVICES, MACHINES, BATTERY DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MANAGING USAGE OF ONE OR MORE BATTERY DEVICES

A server device is provided, the server device comprising a processing circuitry, a memory circuitry, an interface circuitry configured to connect to a communication network. The server device is configured to obtain machine data indicative of one or more features of a machine. The machine is configured to be powered by a battery device. The server device is configured to obtain usage data indicative of a usage of the machine. The server device is configured to obtain, for one or more battery devices, battery data indicative of one or more battery parameters of a battery device. The server device is configured to determine, for the one or more battery devices, a predicted impact on the one or more battery parameters based on the battery data, the usage data, and the machine data. 1. A server device comprising a processing circuitry , a memory circuitry , and an interface circuitry configured to connect to a communication network , wherein the server device is configured to perform operations comprising:obtaining machine data indicative of one or more features of a machine, wherein the machine is configured to be powered by a battery device;obtaining usage data indicative of a usage of the machine;obtaining, for one or more battery devices, battery data indicative of one or more battery parameters of a battery device; anddetermining, for the one or more battery devices, a predicted impact on the one or more battery parameters based on the battery data, the usage data, and the machine data,wherein the server device is configured to receive, via the interface circuitry, a request for a battery device from a service provider, andwherein the server device is configured to determine, for the one or more battery devices, the predicted impact on the one or more battery parameters based on the battery data, the usage data, the machine data, and the request that was received.2. The server device according to claim 1 , wherein the server device is configured to select at least ...

Charging Method and Device

A charging method includes obtaining, by a charging device, a working status of a sensitive component in a terminal device, where the sensitive component interferes with a process in which the charging device charges the terminal device at a sensitive frequency, and the sensitive frequency is within a range of a charging frequency band of the charging device, determining, by the charging device, a safe charging parameter when the working status is an enabled state, where the safe charging parameter includes at least one of a safe charging frequency, a safe charging current, or a safe charging voltage, and charging, by the charging device, the terminal device using the safe charging parameter, where the sensitive component operates in a normal state when the wireless charging device charges the terminal device using the safe charging parameter. 120.-. (canceled)21. A charging method applied to a terminal device , wherein the charging method comprises:obtaining, by a sensitive component of the terminal device, a working status of the sensitive component, wherein the sensitive component interferes with a process in which a charging device charges the terminal device at a sensitive frequency, and wherein the sensitive frequency is within a range of a charging frequency band of the charging device;writing, by the sensitive component, the working status into a node file;sending, by the sensitive component, the working status to a charging system of the terminal device;obtaining, by the charging system, the working status from the node file;determining, by the charging system, a safe charging parameter when the working status is an enabled state, wherein the safe charging parameter comprises at least one of a safe charging frequency, a safe charging current, or a safe charging voltage; andsending, by the charging system, the safe charging parameter to the charging device to enable the charging device to charge the terminal device using the safe charging parameter, wherein ...

CHARGING DEVICE, TERMINAL, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CHARGING

A charging device, a terminal, and a method for controlling charging are provided. The charging device includes a wireless receiving circuit, a charging interface, a charging management module, and a control module. The wireless receiving circuit is configured to convert a wireless charging signal received into charging electrical energy. The charging interface is configured to receive charging electrical energy supplied by an external power supply device. The charging management module is configured to adjust a voltage and/or current in the charging electrical energy output from the wireless receiving circuit or the charging interface. The control module is configured to control a first charging channel where the wireless receiving circuit and the charging management module are disposed to be switched on, and/or control a second charging channel where the charging interface and the charging management module are disposed to be switched on. 1. A charging device comprising:a wireless receiving circuit configured to convert a wireless charging signal received into charging electrical energy;a charging interface configured to receive charging electrical energy supplied by an external power source device;a charging management module configured to adjust a voltage or current in the charging electrical energy output from the wireless receiving circuit or the charging interface; anda control module configured to control a first charging channel where the wireless receiving circuit and the charging management module are disposed to be switched on, and control a second charging channel where the charging interface and the charging management module are disposed to be switched on.2. The charging device of claim 1 , wherein the charging management module is a step-down charging integrated circuit or a step-up charging integrated circuit.3. The charging device of claim 1 , wherein:the voltage in the charging electrical energy output from the wireless receiving circuit is higher ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROTECTING WIRELESS POWER RECEIVER FROM EXCESSIVE CHARGING TEMPERATURE

An apparatus and a method for are provided for a wireless power receiver. The method includes receiving power from a wireless power transmitter; converting the power in an alternating current (AC) form into a direct current (DC) form and providing the converted power to a battery of the electronic device; measuring a temperature of a point in the wireless power receiver during reception of the wireless power; maintaining an amount of the converted power at a first level if the temperature is lower than a first temperature; decreasing the amount of the converted power to a second level which is lower than the first level if the amount of the converted power is at the first level and the temperature is higher than or equal to the first temperature; stopping providing the converted power to the battery if the temperature is higher than a second temperature; and transmitting, to the wireless power transmitter, a signal including status information of the wireless power receiver device and control information to control the wireless power transmitter. 113-. (canceled)14. An electronic device including a wireless power receiver , the electronic device comprising:a power receiving circuitry configured to wirelessly receive power from a wireless power transmitter;a power converting circuitry configured to convert the received power in an alternating current (AC) form into a direct current (DC) form;a power management circuitry configured to provide the converted power to a battery of the electronic device;a temperature measurement unit configured to measure a temperature of a point in the electronic device;a communication unit; anda controller configured to:control the power management circuitry to maintain an amount of the converted power at a first level if the temperature measured by the temperature measurement unit is lower than a first temperature,control the power management circuitry to decrease the amount of the converted power to a second level which is lower than ...

ELECTRICAL CHARGE PATTERN VALIDATION

A charge validation system receives data defining a first temporal pattern of electrical parameter values describing electric power received during a charge event with a vehicle, receives data defining a second temporal pattern of electrical parameter values describing electric power supplied during a charge event with electric vehicle supply equipment, and responsive to mismatch of the first and second temporal patterns, sends a command to the electric vehicle supply equipment to prompt the electric vehicle supply equipment to discontinue or preclude charging. 1. A charge validation system comprising: receive data defining a first temporal pattern of electrical parameter values describing electric power received during a charge event with the vehicle,', 'receive data defining a second temporal pattern of electrical parameter values describing electric power supplied during a charge event with the electric vehicle supply equipment, and', 'responsive to mismatch of the first and second temporal patterns, send a command to the electric vehicle supply equipment to prompt the electric vehicle supply equipment to discontinue or preclude charging., 'one or more computer processors remote from a vehicle and electric vehicle supply equipment, and programmed to'}2. The charge validation system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more computer processors are further programmed to claim 1 , responsive to match of the first and second temporal patterns claim 1 , send a command to the electric vehicle supply equipment to prompt the electric vehicle supply equipment to initiate or continue charging.3. The charge validation system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more computer processors are further programmed to claim 1 ,responsive to the first temporal pattern being of a first type, send a command to the electric vehicle supply equipment to initiate or continue charging at a first rate, andresponsive to the first temporal pattern being of a second type, send a command to the electric ...

Method for Detecting Electrical Fault States in a Removable Battery Pack and System for Carrying out the Method

A method detects electrical fault states of a plurality of energy storage cells interconnected with one another in series and/or in parallel in a removable battery pack using a first monitoring unit integrated in the removable battery pack and a multiplexer measuring apparatus, which can be controlled by the first monitoring unit to sequentially measure cell voltages of the energy storage cells. A further monitoring unit sends a command to the first monitoring unit to control the multiplexer measuring apparatus, and is provided in an electrical device, in particular a charging device, a diagnostic device or an electrical consumer, that can be electrically connected to the removable battery pack. 1. A method for detecting an electrical fault state of a plurality of energy storage cells interconnected with one another in series and/or in parallel in a removable battery pack , comprising:sequentially measuring cell voltages of energy storage cells of the plurality of energy storage cells with a multiplexer measuring apparatus operably connected to the plurality of energy storage cells;controlling the multiplexer measuring apparatus to sequentially measure the cell voltages using a first monitoring unit integrated in the removable battery pack and operably connected to the multiplexer measuring apparatus; andsending a command to the first monitoring unit to control the multiplexer measuring apparatus from a second monitoring unit, the second monitoring unit integrated in an electrical device that can be electrically connected to the removable battery pack.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:sequentially closing switching elements of a plurality of switching elements in order to sequentially measure the cell voltages of the energy storage cells, the plurality of switching elements included in the removable battery pack, and the switching elements each connected in parallel with the energy storage cells.3. The method according to claim 2 , further ...

Battery charging for hybrid electric powerplants

A battery charging system for a hybrid electric powerplant can be configured to determine a maximum available charging power available from windmilling and/or excess thermal engine power available, and to use up to the maximum available charging power and/or the excess thermal engine power available to charge a battery. In certain embodiments, a control module can be configured to determine the maximum available charging power available from windmilling.

CHARGING-DISCHARGING DEVICE, CHARGING-DISCHARGING SYSTEM, AND CHARGING-DISCHARGING CONTROL METHOD

A charging-discharging device includes a selection unit to acquire estimated load power data indicating estimation of power to be consumed by an electric load, to acquire estimated solar power-generation power data indicating estimation of power to be generated by a solar power generation system, and to select one of a plurality of specific operations regarding usage of power on the basis of the estimated load power data, the estimated solar power-generation power data, operational mode data indicating an operational mode that identifies a power utilization method, price data indicating a price of AC power to be supplied from a commercial system and a price of AC power to be supplied to the commercial system, power conversion efficiency data indicating power conversion efficiency of a power converter at the time of charging or discharging a storage battery, and current time data. 1. A charging-discharging device comprising:a power converter to convert AC power supplied for charging a storage battery to DC power, and convert DC power discharged from the storage battery to AC power;a first power detector to detect AC power supplied from a commercial system and detect AC power to be supplied to the commercial system;a second power detector to detect AC power supplied from a solar power generation system that generates power using solar light;a third power detector to detect AC power supplied from the power converter and detect AC power to be supplied to the power converter;a fourth power detector to detect AC power to be supplied to an electric load that consumes power;a memory to store therein load power value data indicating a load power value that is a power value detected by the fourth power detector, estimated local solar-radiation data indicating estimation of solar radiation in a local area including a location where the solar power generation system is installed, operational mode data indicating an operational mode that identifies a power utilization method, ...

Battery Control System

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a battery control system which enables extending the communication range between a cell controller and a battery controller while keeping power consumption in the cell controller low and which is capable of ensuring communication reliability. In this battery control system, after transmitting a response request to the cell controller, the battery controller transmits to the cell controller a non-modulated wave having a power level lower than that of the response request, and the cell controller generates a response signal by performing amplitude-modulation on the non-modulated wave (see FIG. 6 ).

Power Supply Device

A power supply device, in particular a charging apparatus, includes at least one housing unit and at least one interface unit, which is arranged at the housing unit, and has the purpose of coupling electrically to at least one electrical unit, in particular to a rechargeable battery pack. The power supply device further includes at least one real-time operating system-capable, in particular multitasking-capable, open-loop or closed-loop control unit which is configured to automatically perform actions, in particular to provide at least one set of data to the electrical unit, in accordance with an evaluation of, in particular, item information of the electrical unit not related to charging. 1. A power supply device comprising:at least one housing unit;at least one interface unit arranged on the at least one housing unit and configured to electrically couple to at least one electrical unit; andat least one realtime-operating-system-compatible regulating unit configured to take an evaluation of item information of the at least one electrical unit as a basis for independently performing actions.2. The power supply device as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:at least one wireless communication unit, arranged at a fixed location on the at least one housing unit and operably connected to the at least one regulating unit, the at least one wireless communication unit configured to set up the at least one regulating unit for a bidirectional realtime-independent data interchange with the at least one electrical unit.3. The power supply device as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:at least one wireless communication unit,wherein the at least one interface unit includes an inductive interface unit that forms at least part of the at least one wireless communication unit.4. The power supply device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:the at least one interface unit includes a multifunctional interface unit configured to electromechanically couple to the at least one ...

DOCKING CHARING CIRCUIT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

The invention provides a docking charging circuit and an electronic device, including a power supply side module and a receiving side module that can be docked with each other, wherein the power supply side module further includes a power supply side drive unit, a power generating unit, a first switch unit and a first intermediate terminal, and the receiving side module further includes a second intermediate terminal, a first resistance circuit and a second resistance circuit, with the control of the first switch unit by the power supply side drive unit, the first switch unit can be controlled to be turned on when in positive connection to realize power supply, and the first switch unit can be controlled to be turned off when in reverse connection to avoid damage to the devices in the power supply side module and the receiving side module caused by power supply during the reverse connection. 1. A docking charging circuit , comprising a power supply side module and a receiving side module that may be docked with each other , the power supply side module comprising a power source , a voltage output terminal connected to the power source and a first ground terminal , the receiving side module comprising a battery power supply unit and a voltage input terminal connected to the battery power supply unit;wherein the power supply side module further comprises a power supply side drive unit, a power generating unit, a first switch unit and a first intermediate terminal, and the receiving side module further comprises a second intermediate terminal, a second ground terminal, a first resistance circuit and a second resistance circuit;the power generating unit is connected between the first intermediate terminal and the power source, so as to output a target current to the first intermediate terminal under a power supply of the power source; the second intermediate terminal is connected to a first terminal of the first resistance circuit, and a second terminal of the first ...

BATTERY MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND MOBILE TERMINAL

A battery management device and a mobile terminal are disclosed. The battery management device includes: a charging unit; a battery unit including at least two batteries; a power supply management circuit; and an isolation unit configured to communicate one or more of the batteries with the power supply management circuit and block the backward flow of current between batteries. The charging unit, the battery unit, the isolation unit and the power supply management circuit are successively connected. 1. A battery management device , comprising:a charging unit;a battery unit comprising at least two batteries;a power supply management circuit; andan isolation unit configured to communicate one or more of the batteries with the power supply management circuit and block the backward flow of current between batteries,wherein,the charging unit, the battery unit, the isolation unit and the power supply management circuit are successively connected.2. The device according to claim 1 ,wherein the isolation unit is configured to communicate one or more batteries having the highest voltage with the power supply management circuit; the isolation unit comprises at least two isolation circuits which are in a one-to-one correspondence to the batteries;wherein the isolation circuits are connected in series between the corresponding batteries and the power supply management circuit;when a voltage at ends of the isolation circuits connected to the batteries is greater than a specified threshold for a voltage at ends of the isolation circuits connected to the power supply management circuit, the isolation circuits are turned on; and,when the voltage at the ends of the isolation circuits connected to the batteries is less than the specified threshold for the voltage at the ends of the isolation circuits connected to the power supply management circuit, the isolation circuits are turned off.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein each of the isolation circuits is an ideal diode ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING BATTERY STRESS

A method and apparatus for charging one or more rechargeable batteries or secondary cells. The method includes providing an external source of power, one or more rechargeable batteries or secondary cells, and a charging device. The charging device includes one or more computing or control devices and one or more semiconductor devices. At least a portion of the one or more semiconductor devices are in electrical communication with the external power source and at least a portion of the one or more semiconductor devices are in electrical communication with at least a portion of the one or more rechargeable batteries or secondary cells. Once a charging mode has been selected, the charging device will allow the external source of power to supply an amount of power to the one or more rechargeable batteries or secondary cells. 1. A method of charging a rechargeable battery , the method comprising:providing an external source of power and one or more rechargeable batteries;providing a charging device, wherein said charging device comprises one or more computing or control devices and one or more semiconductor devices, wherein at least a portion of said one or more semiconductor devices are in electrical communication with said external power source, and wherein at least a portion of said one or more semiconductor devices are in electrical communication with at least a portion of said one or more rechargeable batteries;selecting a charging mode; andsupplying said one or more rechargeable batteries with an amount of power from said external power source through said charging device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said one or more semiconductor devices are one or more transistors.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said charging mode selected is a normal charging mode claim 1 , a during use charging mode claim 1 , or an overnight charging mode.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising the steps of:selecting said overnight charging mode;inputting one or more wake-up ...

BATTERY PACK AND CHARGING ASSEMBLY

A battery pack is detachably connectable to an electric tool or a charger and includes a housing, a cell group, a first voltage monitoring module, a control module, a second voltage monitoring module and a protection module. The cell group includes a plurality of cells electrically connected to each other. The first voltage monitoring module monitors at least one of the voltage of each cell or the total voltage of the cell group. The second voltage monitoring module monitors the voltage of each cell to detect whether the cells are in an overvoltage state. The protection module is electrically connected to the second voltage monitoring module and when the second voltage monitoring module monitors that any one of the cells is in the overvoltage state, cuts off a charging path formed between the battery pack and the charger. 1. A battery pack detachably connectable to an electric tool or a charger and comprising:a housing;a cell group comprising a plurality of cells electrically connected to each other, wherein the cell group is disposed in the housing;a first voltage monitoring module configured to monitor at least one of a voltage of each of the plurality of the cells or a total voltage of the cell group;a control module electrically connected to the first voltage monitoring module and configured to control a charging process of the cell group;a second voltage monitoring module configured to monitor the voltage of each of the plurality of the cells to detect whether the plurality of the cells are in an overvoltage state; anda protection module electrically connected to the second voltage monitoring module and configured to, when the second voltage monitoring module monitors that any one of the plurality of the cells is in the overvoltage state, cut off a charging path formed between the battery pack and the charger.2. The battery pack of claim 1 , wherein the battery pack further comprises a communication terminal configured to at least transmit a signal of the ...

POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND A CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

A power transfer system for supplying electric power to a battery of an electric vehicle including a control architecture including control arrangements capable of controlling the transmission of electric power to a battery of the electric vehicle as a function of detected temperatures at the transmitter and receiver coils. In a further aspect, the application relates to a method for controlling a power transfer system. 1. A power transfer system for exchanging electric power between an electric power system and a battery of an electric vehicle comprising:a transmitter-side power sub-system comprising a first rectifying stage electrically coupleable with said electric power system, a DC-bus stage electrically coupled with said first rectifying stage and adapted to provide a first DC power and an inverter stage electrically coupled with said DC-bus stage and adapted to receive said first DC power and provide a first AC power;a transmitter-side coil sub-system electrically coupled with said inverter stage and adapted to receive said first AC power said transmitter-side coil sub-system comprising a transmitter coil adapted to receive a first AC current and a first temperature sensing arrangement configured to provide first temperature detection signals indicative of operating temperatures of said transmitter-side coil-subsystem;one or more transmitter-side controllers adapted to control operation of said transmitter-side power sub-system and transmitter-side coil sub-system;a receiver-side coil sub-system comprising a receiver coil inductively coupleable with said transmitter coil and a second temperature sensing arrangement configured to provide second temperature detection signals indicative of operating temperatures of said receiver-side coil-subsystem, said receiver-side coil sub-system being adapted to exchange an AC power with said transmitter-side coil sub-system;a receiver-side power sub-system comprising a second rectifying stage electrically coupled with said ...

Electrical energy storage device

An electrical energy storage device is constituted by connecting together a plurality of battery cells. Each of the battery cells includes a transformer forming unit constituted by a first inductor, a second inductor, a first core member, and a second core member, and which is capable of forming a transformer between itself and an adjacent battery cell, and a potential detection unit that detects the potential of the battery cell. A control unit compares the potentials of the adjacent battery cells based on measurement results of a potential detection unit. Furthermore, the control unit performs an equalization control to equalize the potentials of the plurality of battery cells, by supplying electrical charge from the battery cell having a higher potential to the battery cell having a lower potential.

STORAGE AND CHARGING STATION SYSTEM FOR MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICES HAVING A UNITARY SUPPORT TOWER CAGE STRUCTURE

A storage and charging station system for mobile electronic devices includes a support tower cage structure having vertically extending rear and side panels. A plurality of planar support shelves engage horizontal slots on the panel front sides and at least one associated rear channel shelf support surface on the rear panel to support a vertical array of mobile electronic devices. The shelves may include side support shelves extending outward through supporting panel slots in a side wall for supporting additional electrical components. Openings are provided in the cage structure panels for observation of mobile electronic devices, for ventilation, and for facilitating transmission of electrical data to and from the mobile devices. Cable management apertures and slots are provided in at least one panel and shelf portions. A lockable door may be attached to secure the contents of the cage structure. A lockable side cover may also be provided. 1. A storage and charging station system for mobile electronic devices comprising:a support tower cage structure having a first vertically extending side panel, a second vertically extending rear panel, and a third vertically extending side panel, said first side panel being coupled along a first rear edge to an adjacent first side edge of said second rear panel at an angle thereto, said third side panel being coupled along a first rear edge to an adjacent opposite side edge of said second rear panel at an angle thereto whereby said first and third side panels are generally positioned in opposed facing relation,said first and third side panels each having a formed vertically extending front side which extends generally inwardly from the plane of its connected side panel toward the opposite side panel and then rearward to together define a front frame opening, said panel front sides each having a plurality of vertically spaced horizontal slots spaced in horizontally opposed relation whereby each horizontal slot of said first side ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TEMPERATURE REGULATION FOR A PORTABLE CHARGER

Systems, devices, and methods including a first pair of redundant temperature sensors proximate a first plug; a second pair of redundant temperature sensors proximate a second plug; a first microcontroller connected to a plugsense line and a ground line, where the first microcontroller may be configured to receive temperature data from the first pair of redundant temperature sensors and the second pair of redundant temperature sensors; and a first switch configured to receive a data packet comprising temperature data from the first pair of redundant temperature sensors and the second pair of redundant temperature sensors, where the first switch transmits the data packet by lowering voltage in the plugsense line. 1. A system comprising:a first pair of redundant temperature sensors proximate a first plug;a second pair of redundant temperature sensors proximate a second plug;a first microcontroller connected to a plugsense line and a ground line, wherein the first microcontroller is configured to receive temperature data from the first pair of redundant temperature sensors and the second pair of redundant temperature sensors; anda first switch configured to receive a data packet comprising temperature data from the first pair of redundant temperature sensors and the second pair of redundant temperature sensors, wherein the first switch transmits the data packet by lowering voltage in the plugsense line.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a second microcontroller configured to generate a status signal.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising:a second switch configured to receive the status signal from the second microcontroller.4. The system of claim 3 , further comprising:a first comparator connected to the plugsense line, wherein the first comparator is configured to detect the status signal from the second switch as the voltage in the plugsense line is lowered.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the first comparator is further configured to transmit the ...

BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM, CHARGING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, BATTERY CHARGING METHOD, PROGRAM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

A battery charging system includes a battery removably mounted on an electric power device using electric power, a charging device configured to charge the battery using renewable power which is electric power generated from renewable energy, and a server configured to communicate with the charging device. The charging device is configured to control charging of the battery accommodated in an accommodation unit on the basis of reception information received from the server. The server is configured to compare receivable power, which is the renewable power capable of being received by the charging device, with a threshold value and configured to transmit transmission information for causing the charging device to control the charging of the battery to the charging device on the basis of a result of comparing the receivable power with the threshold value. 1. A battery charging system comprising:a battery removably mounted on an electric power device using electric power;a charging device configured to charge the battery using renewable power which is electric power generated from renewable energy; anda server configured to communicate with the charging device,wherein the charging device comprisesa first communicator configured to communicate with the server;an accommodation unit configured to accommodate the battery; anda first controller configured to control charging of the battery accommodated in the accommodation unit on the basis of reception information received by the first communicator from the server, andwherein the server comprisesa second communicator configured to communicate with the charging device; anda second controller configured to compare receivable power, which is the renewable power capable of being received by the charging device, with a threshold value and transmit transmission information for causing the charging device to control the charging of the battery to the charging device via the second communicator on the basis of a result of ...

Apparatus and Method for Managing Battery

A cell management controller including a first antenna capable of communicating with an external device using a first frequency a second antenna capable of receiving a signal of a second frequency from the external device, a voltage generation unit configured to generate a voltage based on the signal of the second frequency received at the second antenna; a driving unit configured to receive a signal based on a voltage generated by the voltage generation unit as an enable signal, and a cell parameter measurement unit configured to measure a parameter indicating a state of a battery cell based on a control signal from the driving unit, wherein the driving unit transitions from a standby state to a wake-up state based on the enable signal.

Operating conditions information system for an energy storage device

The system may be configured to perform operations including measuring a temperature and a voltage of a battery at various times producing data points, wherein each data point comprises the temperature and voltage of the battery and a respective time that the temperature and voltage was measured; assigning each data point to a respective cell in a matrix stored on a, wherein the matrix comprises a first axis comprising voltage ranges and a second axis comprising temperature ranges, wherein each cell is associated with a voltage range and a temperature range, wherein the voltage and temperature of each data point is within the voltage range and temperature range, respectively, of the respective cell; and/or generating a first value in a counter comprised in each cell reflecting a total number of data points assigned to the cell, such that the first value in each cell is stored in the memory.

Systems and methods for determining a state of charge of a disconnected battery

A method is disclosed for determining a state of charge, a self-discharge rate, and a predicted amount of time remaining (tREMX) until the battery will self-discharge to a pre-determined minimum state-of-charge (SOCmin) under storage or transit conditions, in a disconnected battery. The method further discloses calculating a time to recharge the battery (ReChargeTime) from its current SOC to a desired SOC. A battery monitor circuit, embedded or attached to a battery, monitors an instantaneous internal temperature (Tx) and a voltage (Vx) of a disconnected battery to perform the analysis and provide notification, scheduling, and take other actions. In an example embodiment, the method further comprises displaying this determined battery information on the remote device without any physical connection between the remote device and the battery.

Systems and methods for detecting battery theft

Described herein are method and systems for detecting an unauthorized removal of a battery. The system comprising: a battery monitor circuit attached to or embedded in the battery; a remote device, wherein the remote device stores instructions that when executed on the remote device cause the remote device to perform operations comprising: receiving, at the remote device, a wireless signal from the battery monitor circuit comprising voltage and temperature data; evaluating, by the remote device, whether the battery is in its expected location by confirming for each battery, which is expected to be present, whether there has been an unexpected interruption in the wireless signal from the battery; providing an alert notification when there has been an unexpected interruption in the wireless signal.

Battery charger

A battery charger includes a housing having support structure for simultaneously supporting at least two batteries of different types for charging including a first battery of a first type and a second batter of a second type. The battery charger further includes charger electronics supported by the housing and operable to output charging current to charge the first battery and charging current to charge the second battery. A fan is operable to cause air flow through the housing. A fan speed of the fan is adjustable based on a temperature of the battery charger (i) while at least one of the at least two batteries is coupled to the battery charger for charging and (ii) while no batteries are coupled to the battery charger for charging.

An apparatus, method and computer program for enabling charging of a vehicle

An apparatus ( 1 ), method and computer program wherein the apparatus ( 1 ) comprises: processing circuitry ( 5 ); and memory circuitry ( 7 ) including computer program code ( 11 ); the memory circuitry ( 7 ) and the computer program code ( 11 ) con - figured to, with the processing circuitry ( 7 ), cause the apparatus ( 1 ) at least to perform: obtaining information from a solar powered vehicle ( 31 ) wherein the information comprises at least a current location of the solar powered vehicle ( 31 ); obtaining information ( 25 ) relating to distribution of solar power in a predetermined area; using the obtained information to determine a solar power charging strategy ( 27 ); and enabling the solar powered vehicle ( 31 ) to access the solar power charging strategy ( 27 ).

MULTI-LEVEL ENCODING FOR BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FIELD

A battery management system comprises a first battery cell controller; a second battery cell controller, the first battery cell controller and the second battery cell controller each monitoring a plurality of battery cells; and a galvanically isolated transmission line providing a point-to-point signal transmission path between the first battery cell controller and the second battery cell controller. At least one of the first battery cell controller or the second battery cell controller includes at least one encoding/decoding circuit for encoding data for transmission as a serial data stream along the signal transmission path in compliance with a multi-level encoding technique, including modulating the serial data stream over at least three discrete signal levels at a predetermined and fixed data pulse frequency, encoding a plurality of data nibbles of the serial data stream into a data packet, the data packet including a plurality of symbols constructed and arranged with at least four consecutive chips per symbol, wherein the at least four consecutive chips per symbol of the data packet includes a DC balanced line code in each of the symbols. 1. A battery management system , comprising:a first battery cell controller;a second battery cell controller, the first battery cell controller and the second battery cell controller each monitoring a plurality of battery cells; anda galvanically isolated transmission line providing a point-to-point signal transmission path between the first battery cell controller and the second battery cell controller, wherein at least one of the first battery cell controller or the second battery cell controller includes:at least one encoding/decoding circuit for encoding data for transmission as a serial data stream along the signal transmission path in compliance with a multi-level encoding technique, including modulating the serial data stream over at least three discrete signal levels at a predetermined and fixed data pulse frequency, ...

Methods, Apparatus And System For Bidirectional Wireless Charging In Wearable Devices

The technology provides for a wearable device including a body and an accessory adapted to be attached to the body. The body includes a first coil configured to inductively transmit power. The body may further include first power management circuitry configured to control the first coil to transmit power according to a wireless charging standard, and to modulate the power transmitted through the first coil to transmit data according to a wireless communication standard. The accessory may include a second coil configured to inductively receive power. The accessory may further include second power management circuitry configured to control the second coil to receive the power transmitted through the first coil according to the wireless charging standard, and to control the second coil to receive the data transmitted through the first coil according to the wireless communication standard. 1. A wearable device , comprising: a first coil configured to inductively transmit power;', control the first coil to transmit power according to a wireless charging standard; and', 'modulate the power transmitted through the first coil to transmit data according to a wireless communication standard; and, 'first power management circuitry configured to], 'a body, the body includes a second coil configured to inductively receive power;', control the second coil to receive the power transmitted through the first coil according to the wireless charging standard; and', 'control the second coil to receive the data transmitted through the first coil according to the wireless communication standard., 'second power management circuitry configured to], 'an accessory adapted to be attached to the body, the accessory includes2. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the wireless charging standard and the wireless communication standard are a same standard.3. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the same standard is one of: a Qi standard or a Near-Field Communication (NFC) standard.4. The ...

METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR SUPPLYING POWER THROUGH GROUPING OF CHARGING MODULE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A method, apparatus and computer program for supplying power through grouping of charging modules for electric vehicle are provided. A method for supplying power through grouping of charging modules for electric vehicle according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the method being performed by a computing apparatus, the method includes outputting a first signal in response to receiving power from a power source; collecting a plurality of second signals output in response to each of external plurality of charging modules receiving power; and selecting at least one charging module from among the plurality of charging modules using a parameter of the first signal and the plurality of second signals, and grouping into one group with the selected at least one charging module.

CHARGING HUB WITH SATELLITE DEVICES

A charging hub includes a housing and a battery pack. The housing includes a body having a base, and a plurality of satellite device receptacles positioned on the body. The plurality of satellite device receptacles is configured to removably couple a plurality of satellite devices to the body. Each receptacle has an electrical connector configured to charge the plurality of satellite devices. The housing also includes a battery receptacle positioned on the body. The battery pack is removably coupled to the housing at the battery receptacle. The battery pack is operable to provide power to the electrical connectors.

Radio frequency-based self-enrolment and data exchange methods for biometric smart cards and non-self-powered authentication devices

The present invention relates to transfer methods of wireless power to non-self-powered biometric authentication devices through far-field radio waves coming from a nearby self-powered radio frequency device. By default, the non-self-powered biometric authentication device of the invention is made of a far-field radio microwave antenna, an antenna tuner, a RF-to-DC power rectifier and power converter functions. The transfer methods of wireless power to non-self-powered biometric authentication devices of the invention are particularly well-suited for self-enrolment of one user's identity on biometric smart cards but can also be applied for subsequent data exchange such as peer-to-peer money transfer.

METHOD FOR DATA COMMUNICATION AND POWER CHARGING USING HUMAN BODY CHANNEL, AND DEVICE FOR PERFORMING THE SAME

A communication and charging method using a human body channel, and a device performing the communication and charging method are disclosed. The communication and charging method of an electronic device includes generating a high-frequency data signal and a low-frequency power signal by performing frequency modulation on a data signal and a power signal, and transmitting the generated high-frequency data signal and the generated low-frequency power signal to another electronic device connected to the electronic device through a human body channel. 1. A communication and charging method of an electronic device , comprising:generating a high-frequency data signal and a low-frequency power signal by performing frequency modulation on a data signal and a power signal; andtransmitting the generated high-frequency data signal and the generated low-frequency power signal to another electronic device connected to the electronic device through a human body channel.2. The communication and charging method of claim 1 , wherein the transmitting comprises:transmitting a mixed signal of the high-frequency data signal and the low-frequency power signal.3. The communication and charging method of claim 1 , wherein the low-frequency power signal is a low-frequency common-mode signal claim 1 , andthe high-frequency data signal comprises a first high-frequency differential-mode data signal and a second high-frequency differential-mode data signal.4. The communication and charging method of claim 3 , wherein the transmitting comprises:transmitting a mixed signal of the low-frequency common-mode signal and the first high-frequency differential-mode data signal; andtransmitting a mixed signal of the low-frequency common-mode signal and the second high-frequency differential-mode data signal.5. The communication and charging method of claim 1 , wherein the transmitting comprises:transmitting the high-frequency data signal and the low-frequency power signal by adjusting a transmission time ...

BATTERY PACK

The invention includes a memory unit that stores electrical characteristics of a power receiving coil of an electric lawnmower and a power transfer coil of an external charger, wherein a battery side control circuit performs a test power transfer from a power transferring/receiving coil to the power receiving coil or the power transfer coil to obtain electrical characteristics of a power receiving side, compares the electrical characteristics to the electrical characteristics stored in the memory unit to determine whether the electrical characteristics are of a power transfer to the power receiving coil or of a power transfer to the power transfer coil, and performs control to switch to a power transfer mode with respect to the power receiving coil or to a power receiving mode with respect to the power transfer coil. 1. A battery pack to be installed in a work machine to supply power to the work machine by wireless power supply , the battery pack comprising:a battery;a power transferring/receiving coil; anda control circuit that switches between a power transfer mode in which current of the battery is transferred to a power receiving coil provided to the work machine, and a power receiving mode in which power transferred from a power transfer coil provided to an external charger charges the battery.2. The battery pack according to claim 1 , further comprising:a memory unit that stores electrical characteristics of the power receiving coil of the work machine and the power transfer coil of the external charger,wherein the control circuit performs a test power transfer from the power transferring/receiving coil to the power receiving coil or the power transfer coil to obtain electrical characteristics of a power receiving side, compares the electrical characteristics to the electrical characteristics stored in the memory unit to determine whether the electrical characteristics are of a power transfer to the power receiving coil or of a power transfer to the power ...

Control Unit and Method for Conditioning an Energy Store of a Vehicle

A control unit for a vehicle includes an electric energy store for storing electric energy for an electric drive machine. The control unit is designed to determine that the vehicle is driving to a charging station in order to charge the energy store. In response to the determination, the control unit is additionally designed to initiate one or more usage-neutral or usage-reducing measures while the vehicle is traveling in order to reduce the temperature of the energy store in preparation for the charging process of the energy store. 111.-. (canceled)12. A control unit for a vehicle comprising:an electrical energy store for storing electrical energy for an electric drive machine, whereinthe control unit is designed to:determine that the vehicle is driving to a charging station for charging the energy store; andrespond to the determination by initiating one or more consumption-neutral or consumption-reducing measures during the journey of the vehicle in order to reduce the temperature of the energy store in preparation for the charging of the energy store.13. The control unit according to claim 12 , whereinthe one or more measures comprise:activating an energy-saving mode of an electrical consumer of the vehicle; anddeactivating the electrical consumer.14. The control unit according to claim 12 , whereinthe one or more measures comprise reducing a vehicle speed of the vehicle via the electric drive machine.15. The control unit according to claim 14 , whereinthe control unit is further designed to:ascertain time information with respect to a reduction of a required charging time for charging the energy store on account of reducing the vehicle speed; andascertain the vehicle speed in dependence on the time information so that an overall expenditure of time for the journey to the charging station and for the charging of the energy store is reduced.16. The control unit according to claim 12 , whereinthe control unit is further designed to:determine the charging power with ...

Battery pack, power tool, and power supply method thereof

A battery pack includes a battery set, a current detection circuit, a control unit, and a current adjustment circuit. The battery set is connected to an output terminal and the output terminal is configured to connect a load. The current detection circuit is configured to detect a discharge current of the battery set. The control unit is connected to the current detection circuit and configured to determine a type of the load based on the discharge current of the battery set and to output a control signal based on the type of the load. The current adjustment circuit is connected to the control unit and configured to adjust the discharge current in response to the control signal.

BATTERY CONTROLLER, WIRELESS BATTERY CONTROL SYSTEM, BATTERY PACK, AND BATTERY BALANCING METHOD

Provided are a battery controller, a wireless battery control system, a battery pack and a battery balancing method. The battery controller is for a battery module comprising a positive terminal, a negative terminal and a plurality of battery cells electrically connected in series between the positive terminal and the negative terminal. The battery controller comprises a voltage measuring unit to generate a voltage signal indicating a cell voltage of each of the plurality of battery cells, and a control module. The control module wirelessly transmits sensing data indicating the cell voltage of each of the plurality of battery cells while the control module is operating using a first cell voltage of a bottommost cell of the plurality of battery cells as power for operating the control module. 1. A battery controller for a battery module comprising a positive terminal , a negative terminal , and a plurality of battery cells electrically connected in series between the positive terminal and the negative terminal , the battery controller comprising:a voltage measuring unit configured to generate a voltage signal indicating a cell voltage of each of the plurality of battery cells; and{'claim-text': ['wake up using a first cell voltage of a bottommost cell, among the plurality of battery cells, as power for operating the control module; and', 'wirelessly transmit sensing data indicating the cell voltage of each of the plurality of battery cells while the control module is operating.'], '#text': 'a control module operably coupled to the voltage measuring unit, the control module being configured to:'}2. The battery controller according to claim 1 , wherein the control module comprises:a power input terminal electrically connected to a positive terminal of the bottommost cell; anda reference terminal electrically connected to a negative terminal of the bottommost cell.3. The battery controller according to claim 2 , further comprising a protection circuit electrically ...

CONTROL DEVICE, PROGRAM, AND CONTROL METHOD

There is provided a control device, configured to control a plurality of flight objects having a solar panel, a battery for storing an electrical power generated by the solar panel, and an antenna for forming a communication area on a ground with the electrical power stored in the battery and providing a wireless communication service for a user terminal within the communication area, the control device comprising: a flight object selecting unit configured to select a to-be-replaced active flight object among a plurality of active flight objects, which are flight objects each flying while covering a target area with the communication area; and a replacement controlling unit configured to replace the to-be-replaced active flight object with a standby flight object, which is a flight object flying without forming the communication area. 1. A control device configured to control a plurality of flight objects having a solar panel , a battery for storing an electrical power generated by the solar panel , and an antenna for forming a communication area on a ground with the electrical power stored in the battery and providing a wireless communication service for a user terminal within the communication area , the control device comprising:a flight object selecting unit configured to select a to-be-replaced active flight object among a plurality of active flight objects, which are flight objects each flying while covering a target area with the communication area; anda replacement controlling unit configured to replace the to-be-replaced active flight object with a standby flight object which is a flight object flying without forming the communication area, whereinthe standby flight object flies at a higher altitude than the to-be-replaced active flight object, andthe replacement controlling unit is configured to move the standby flight object toward the to-be-replaced active flight object with a flying manner with which the standby flight object uses less electrical power ...

Electronic device, method of controlling charging by electronic device, and method of supplying power by power supply device

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing, a battery included within the housing, a connector electrically connected to an external power supply device including an integrated circuit (IC) and exposed to a part of the housing, and a power management unit included within the housing and electrically connected to the connector, wherein the power management unit is configured to communicate with the IC of the external power supply device, and wherein the connector is configured to receive a first current of a first current value during at least a part of the communication and to receive a second current of a second current value greater than the first current value during at least a part in which the communication is not performed.

Portable intelligent charging apparatus for an electrically-motivated personal transportation device

The present invention relates to a portable intelligent charging apparatus formed from a durable housing having an internal cavity, an internal rechanging pack, a wheel docking port, and a lock.

Battery module with smart electronic isolation systems

A battery module includes a first set of power contacts and a first set of signal contacts. A battery pack is operable to deliver electrical power to the set of power contacts. An electronic isolation system is operable to electrically disconnect and electrically connect the battery pack and the first set of power contacts. An electronic control system is operable to obtain a comparisons between a state of charge, state of health, temperature and power of the battery module and an electrical device. A closing parameter is calculated that is based on at least one of the comparisons. The closing parameter is compared to a predefined closing parameter value to result in a connect determination. The electronic isolation system connects or disconnects the battery pack to the first set of power contacts based on a positive or a negative result respectively of the connect determination.

Wireless Power Reception Apparatus and Mobile Terminal

A wireless power reception apparatus includes a coil, a first rectifying unit, a second rectifying unit, and a charging unit. The coil includes a first end, a second end, and a tap. The coil defined by the first end and the second end is configured to provide a first voltage. The coil defined by the first end and the tap provides a second voltage. The first rectifying unit is coupled with the first end and the second end of the coil, and has a working voltage which matches a first voltage to adapt to a first wireless charging mode. The second rectifying unit is coupled with the first end and the tap of the coil, and has a working voltage which matches a second voltage to adapt to a second wireless charging mode. The charging unit is configured to select the first or second rectifying unit to charge the battery. 1. A wireless power reception apparatus , comprising:a coil comprising a first end, a second end, and a tap, wherein the coil defined by the first end and the second end is configured to provide a first voltage, and the coil defined by the first end and the tap is configured to provide a second voltage;a first rectifying unit coupled with the first end and the second end of the coil, wherein the first rectifying unit has a working voltage which matches the first voltage to adapt to a first wireless charging mode;a second rectifying unit coupled with the first end and the tap of the coil, wherein the second rectifying unit has a working voltage which matches the second voltage to adapt to a second wireless charging mode; anda charging unit coupled with the first rectifying unit and the second rectifying unit and configured to select one of the first rectifying unit and the second rectifying unit to charge a battery.2. The wireless power reception apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a mode determining unit configured to communicate with a wireless power supply apparatus to determine a present wireless charging mode.3. The wireless power reception ...

Wireless Battery Management System, Node For Wireless Communication, And Network Establishment Method

A wireless battery management system for quickly establishing a short-range wireless network. The wireless battery management system includes a manager node storing network configuration information when operating in a first mode, and when operating in a second mode, checking one or more monitor nodes being joined in a short-range wireless network using the network configuration information to establish the short-range wireless network along with each of the checked one or more monitor nodes and one or more monitor nodes storing joining information for joining in the short-range wireless network when operating in the first mode, and when operating in the second mode, joining in the short-range wireless network on the basis of the joining information to transmit battery data to the manager node.

INFINITY COIL FOR WIRELESS CHARGING

A vehicle charging system is provided that allows a plurality of vehicles to be charged simultaneously while driving along a road. The system includes a series of primary coils that are mounted within a road surface and a secondary coil that is mounted within at least one vehicle. Each primary coil in the series of primary coils includes at least two loops having opposite polarities. In addition, the secondary coil includes at least two loops having opposite polarities. The secondary coil then receives a charge from the series of primary coils. 1. A vehicle charging system , comprising:a series of primary coils mounted within a road surface; anda secondary coil mounted within at least one vehicle,wherein each primary coil in the series of primary coils includes at least two loops having opposite polarities,wherein the secondary coil includes at least two loops having opposite polarities, andwherein the secondary coil receives a charge from the series of primary coils.2. The vehicle charging system of claim 1 , wherein the secondary coil receives the charge from the series of primary coils as the at least one vehicle drives over the road surface.3. The vehicle charging system of claim 2 , wherein the series of primary coils is connected to a single power source.4. The vehicle charging system of claim 1 , wherein the secondary coil and each primary coil in the series of primary coils each include:a first portion;a second portion; anda third portion parallel to the first portion, wherein the second portion is disposed between the first portion and the third portion,wherein a first loop is formed between the first portion and the second portion,wherein a second loop is formed between the second portion and the third portion, andwherein a polarity of the first loop is opposite to a polarity of the second loop.5. The vehicle charging system of claim 4 , wherein the first loop curves in a single first direction and the second loop curves in a single second direction which ...

Facilitating Charging of Acceptor Nodes by Mobile Charging Systems

A method for facilitating charging is provided. The method includes receiving a charging request from a user device for charging an energy storage device associated with an acceptor node. The method includes determining a set of charging parameters for the energy storage device based on the charging request. The method includes identifying one or more mobile charging systems that are available within a first geographical region associated with the acceptor node and satisfy the set of charging parameters. The method includes allocating, from the one or more mobile charging systems, a first mobile charging system to charge the energy storage device of the acceptor node. Based on the allocation, the first mobile charging system travels from a first location to reach a second location of the acceptor node to charge the energy storage device. 1. A method for facilitating charging , the method comprising:receiving, by an application server, a charging request from a user device for charging an energy storage device associated with an acceptor node, wherein the charging request is indicative of a current energy level of the acceptor node;determining, by the application server, a set of charging parameters for the energy storage device based on the charging request, wherein the set of charging parameters includes at least an amount of charge required to charge the energy storage device;identifying, by the application server, one or more mobile charging systems that satisfy the set of charging parameters for the energy storage device, wherein the identified one or more mobile charging systems are available within a first geographical region associated with the acceptor node; andallocating, by the application server, from the one or more mobile charging systems, a first mobile charging system to charge the energy storage device of the acceptor node, wherein based on the allocation, the first mobile charging system travels from a first location to reach a second location of ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, BATTERY PACK, AND CONTROL METHOD

An electronic device includes a measurement unit that measures a voltage of a battery pack, and a control unit that supplies power to the battery pack in a second mode different from a first mode in which the battery pack is charged, in a case where the voltage of the battery pack is lower than or equal to a predetermined value. 1. An electronic device comprising:a measurement unit that measures a voltage of a battery pack; anda control unit that supplies power to the battery pack in a second mode different from a first mode in which the battery pack is charged, in a case where the voltage of the battery pack is lower than or equal to a predetermined value.2. The electronic device according to claim 1 , further comprising an acquisition unit that acquires battery information about the battery pack from the battery pack claim 1 ,wherein the control unit changes the second mode to the first mode and supplies power to the battery pack in the first mode, in a case where power is supplied to the battery pack in the second mode and a voltage of a battery cell of the battery pack is greater than or equal to a predetermined value.3. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit does not determine whether the battery pack is in a fully-charged state claim 1 , in a case where power is supplied to the battery pack in the second mode.4. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit determines that a charging error occurs in the battery pack in a case where a time during which power is supplied to the battery pack in the second mode exceeds a predetermined time.5. The electronic device according to claim 2 , wherein the battery information contains the voltage of the battery cell of the battery pack.6. A battery pack comprising:a battery cell;a terminal to be connected to an electronic device;a discharge switch and a charge switch that are put into an off state in a case where the battery cell enters an over-discharged state; anda ...

WIRELESSLY CHARGED ELECTRONIC DEVICE, WIRELESS CHARGING METHOD, AND WIRELESS CHARGING SYSTEM

A wirelessly charged electronic device, a wireless charging method, and a wireless charging system are disclosed. A charger of a receive end of the system includes an open-loop DC-DC (direct current-to-direct current) converter. When power of a transmit end is greater than a first preset threshold of the transmit end and required charging power is greater than a first preset threshold of a receive end, the open-loop DC-DC converter is controlled to work in a fast charging phase, specifically including: controlling the open-loop DC-DC converter to work in a constant current step-down phase to charge a battery at a constant current, or controlling the open-loop DC-DC converter to work in a constant voltage step-down phase to charge the battery at a constant voltage. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a receive coil;a wireless electric energy receiver;a charger;a controller; anda battery,whereinthe receive coil is configured to: receive an alternating magnetic field transmitted by a transmit coil, and convert the alternating magnetic field into an alternating current;wherein the wireless electric energy receiver is configured to convert the alternating current received by the receive coil into a direct current;wherein an input end of the charger is connected to an output end of the wireless electric energy receiver, and an output end of the charger is connected to the battery and is configured to charge the battery after converting the direct current received from the wireless electric energy receiver;wherein the charger comprises an open-loop DC-DC (direct current-to-direct current) converter and a closed-loop DC-DC converter, and the open-loop DC-DC converter is connected to the closed-loop DC-DC converter in series or in parallel; and controlling the open-loop DC-DC converter to work in a constant current step-down phase to charge the battery at a constant current, or', 'controlling the open-loop DC-DC converter to work in a constant voltage step-down phase to ...

Systems, Devices, and/or Methods for Managing Electrical Energy

Certain exemplary embodiments can cause an electronic device to charge or be remotely powered via a device. The device comprises multiple software enabled wireless transceivers. The device is constructed to: identify an electronic device in proximity to the device's wireless AdHoc Meshed Network; automatically add, hand off or remove the electronic device to/across/from the network; and automatically determine a charge or remote power level of the electronic device.

BATTERY SYSTEM, BATTERY MODULE AND BATTERY CONTROL CIRCUIT THEREOF

A battery module for use in a battery system is coupled with other battery modules in the battery system in daisy-chain configuration. And, the battery module communicates with other battery modules through the daisy chain according to a communication interface protocol which has a predetermined number of clock pulses. The battery module includes a battery unit and a battery control circuit. When the battery module operates in a bottom mode, the battery control circuit generates an upstream clock output signal which includes the predetermined number of clock pulses plus a number of inserted clock pulses, to compensate a clock difference caused by the propagation delay of the daisy chain, such that the battery module is able to synchronously receive a downstream data signal transmitted from the target module via the daisy chain as the battery module is transmitting an upstream clock output signal. 1. A first battery module for use in a battery system to be coupled to other second battery modules in the battery system in daisy-chain configuration , wherein the first battery module communicates with other second battery modules through a daisy chain according to a communication interface protocol , wherein the communication interface protocol performs data communication via a data packet , wherein the data packet has a predetermined number of clock pulses for performing synchronous data communication , wherein a target module is determined to be the first battery module or one of the second battery modules according to address information , wherein in the daisy chain , the first battery module operates in a bottom mode , a middle mode or a top mode; the first battery module comprising:a battery unit including at least one battery, wherein the battery unit outputs a battery unit voltage between a positive terminal and a negative terminal of the battery unit; anda battery control circuit, which is powered by the battery unit voltage, the battery control circuit being ...

CHARGER, CHARGING SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CHARGE CURRENT

A charger according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a current outputter, a first charge controller, and a second charge controller. The first charge controller receives a first required information from a first device in accordance with a first communication protocol. The first communication protocol requires at least a first minimum volume of communication to acquire the first required information from the first device. The second charge controller receives a second required information from a second device in accordance with a second communication protocol. The second communication protocol requires at least a second minimum volume of communication to acquire a second required information from the second device. The second minimum volume is smaller than the first minimum volume. 1. A charging system comprising: a device-side power supply circuit configured to selectively output either a first charge current or a second charge current to an electric device electrically connected to the charger, the device-side power supply circuit being configured to convert an AC power into a DC power to generate either the first charge current or the second charge current;', 'an auxiliary power source configured to supply an electric power to the electric device;', determining whether the electric device is connected to the charger;', 'identifying the electric device in accordance with a first communication protocol in response to the electric device being determined to be connected to the charger, the first communication protocol defining a first digital communication, the first communication protocol requiring at least a first minimum volume of communication to acquire a first required information from a first battery pack, the first communication protocol defining that the charger is assigned as a primary and the electric device is assigned as a secondary, the primary being defined to control the secondary, and the secondary being defined to operate in ...

Usb charger with automatic sleep mode

A charger comprises an input circuit that receives power from a power source, a converter circuit, an output circuit, and a switching circuit. The converter circuit is connected between the input circuit and a signal ground of the charger and converts the power from a first voltage to a second voltage. The signal ground is connected to a chassis ground of the charger. The output circuit is connected between an output of the converter circuit and the signal ground and the chassis ground, and outputs the second voltage to an output connector of the charger. The switching circuit is connected between the output of the input circuit and an electrically conducting casing of the output connector, and controls the converter circuit. The switching circuit and the electrically conducting casing of the output connector are not connected to the signal ground and the chassis ground of the charger.

CHARGING MANAGEMENT CHIP FOR CHARGING BATTERY BASED ON SWITCHING CHARGING AND DIRECT CHARGING, AND OPERATING METHOD OF CHARGING MANAGEMENT CHIP

A charging management chip includes a switching charging circuit and a direct charging circuit. The switching charging circuit receives charging power, and passes through the charging power to a first node, and charges a battery according to a switching charging method and controls generation of a system voltage provided to an electronic system. The direct charging circuit receives the charging power applied to the first node via an input node, and charges the battery according to a direct charging method by providing the charging power to an output node based on a switching circuit therein. The switching charging circuit charges the battery through a first charging path including an inductor arranged outside the charging management chip, and the direct charging circuit charges the battery through a second charging path through which the charging power transferred to the output node is directly provided to the battery. 1. A charging management chip comprising:a switching charging circuit configured to receive charging power from an external charger and pass through the charging power to a first node, and configured to charge a battery according to a switching charging method and control generation of a system voltage provided to an electronic system comprising the charging management chip; anda direct charging circuit configured to receive the charging power applied to the first node via an input node, and configured to charge the battery according to a direct charging method by providing the charging power to the battery via an output node based on a switching operation of a switching circuit therein,wherein the switching charging circuit charges the battery through a first charging path comprising an inductor arranged outside the charging management chip, and the direct charging circuit charges the battery through a second charging path through which the charging power transferred to the output node is provided directly to the battery.2. The charging management ...

VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF OPERATING THEREOF

Provided are electric vehicle charging systems (EV charging systems) and methods of operating such systems for charging electric vehicles (EVs). A system, which may be referred to as electric vehicle service equipment (EVSE), comprises one or more EV charging ports (e.g., charge handles) for connecting to EVs. The system may include various features to identify specific EVs. The system also includes a grid connector for connecting to an external power grid and, in some examples, to monitor the power grid conditions (e.g., voltage, AC frequency). The system also includes a system controller, configured to control the power output at each EV charging port based on, e.g., vehicle charging requirements and/or available grid power. The system can also include an integrated battery, serving as a backup and/or an addition to the power grid. Furthermore, in some examples, the system includes a solar connector (e.g., with an integrated inverter) for connection to an external solar array. 1. An electric vehicle charging system comprising:an electric vehicle charging port, for connecting to an electric vehicle and charging the electric vehicle;an integrated battery;a grid connector, for connecting to an external electrical grid;a power conversion module, electrically coupled to each of the electric vehicle charging port, the integrated battery, and the grid connector and comprising at least one inverter; and 'wherein the system controller is configured to control electrical power output of at least one of the electric vehicle charging port or the integrated battery based on at least one of charging requirement of the electric vehicle and power availability from the external electrical grid.', 'a system controller, communicatively coupled to at least the power conversion module,'}2. The electric vehicle charging system of claim 1 , wherein the system controller is configured to communicatively couple to the external electrical grid.3. The electric vehicle charging system of ...

CONTROL UNIT AND A METHOD FOR HANDLING CHARGING IN AN AT LEAST PARTLY ELECTRIC VEHICLE

The invention relates to a method performed by a control unit () for handling charging in an at least partly electric vehicle (). The control unit () transmits, to a charger (), a request to provide power to at least one auxiliary load () and to charge a battery () with an amount of voltage. The amount of voltage corresponds to a desired SOC level. The charging of the battery () automatically stops when the desired SOC level is reached. The charger () continues to provide power to the at least one auxiliary load () when the desired SOC level is reached. 1. A method performed by a control unit for handling charging in an at least partly electric vehicle , the method comprising:transmitting to a charger, a request to provide power to at least one auxiliary load and to charge a battery with an amount of voltage, wherein the amount of voltage corresponds to a desired State of Charge, SOC, level;wherein the charging of the battery automatically stops when the desired SOC level is reached, andwherein the charger continues to provide power to the at least one auxiliary load when the desired SOC level is reached.2. The method according to claim 1 , comprising:obtaining the desired SOC level; anddetermining the amount of voltage that corresponds to the desired SOC level.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the desired SOC level is obtained from a user interface or obtained by being determined by the control unit.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the charger is an offboard power supply which is located off board the at least partly electric vehicle.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein an onboard converter is located between the charger and the auxiliary load claim 1 , and wherein the onboard converter is located on board the at least partly electric vehicle.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the method is performed when the at least partly electric vehicle is in a parked mode and connected to a power grid providing power to the charger.7. ...

Processor peak current control apparatus and method

A driver (e.g., a firmware or software) that improves the performance of the system-on-chip (SoC) in battery mode. The driver is a Peak Power Manager (PPM) which allows drastically higher SoC peak power limit levels (and thus higher Turbo performance) in battery mode. The PPM sets the Vth threshold voltage (the voltage level at which the platform will throttle the SoC) in such a way as to prevent the system from unexpected shutdown (or black screening). The PPM calculates the Psoc,pk SoC Peak Power Limit (e.g., PL4), according to the threshold voltage (Vth). These are two dependent parameters, if one is set, the other can be calculated. The scheme by the PPM is used to optimally set one parameter (Vth) based on the system parameters, and the history of the operation.

Storage and charging station system for mobile electronic devices having a unitary support tower cage structure

A storage and charging station system for mobile electronic devices is described. The storage and charging station system includes a support tower structure including shelves for storing the mobile electronic devices during charging, a support device coupled to the support tower structure, a grid system on one side of the support tower structure, the grid system for mounting various accessories, a wire management system positioned adjacent to each of the shelves, a cable management system coupled to one side of the support tower structure, and a power distribution unit coupled to the support tower structure.

NFC GLUCOMETER CONTAINING RECHARGEABLE BATTERY FOR INDEPENDED USEAGE

The disclosure refers to a medical device comprising a measurement unit adapted to measure a value of a physiological parameter, for example a blood glucose level, an energy storage unit providing energy supply for the measurement unit, an NFC antenna, an energy supply unit that controls the NFC antenna such that in the presence of an electromagnetic field of a pre-defined frequency range energy is withdrawn from the electromagnetic field surrounding the NFC antenna and stored in the energy storage unit, a charge control unit adapted to determine the electric charge contained in the energy storage unit, and a communication unit adapted to output a pre-defined visible, audible and/or tactile signal if the electric charge contained in the energy storage unit determined by the charge control unit is equal to or below a pre-defined minimum charge value. 19-. (canceled)10. A medical device comprisingmeasurement unit adapted to measure a value or values of a physiological parameter;an energy storage unit connected with the measurement unit providing energy supply for the measurement unit;an NFC antenna;an energy supply unit connected to the NFC antenna and to the energy storage unit, wherein the energy supply unit controls the NFC antenna such that in the presence of an electromagnetic field of a pre-defined frequency range, energy is withdrawn from the electromagnetic field surrounding the NFC antenna and stored in the energy storage unit,a charge control unit, connected to the energy storage unit and adapted to determine an electric charge contained in the energy storage unit, anda communication unit connected with the charge control unit, wherein the communication unit is adapted to output a pre-defined visible, audible, and/or tactile signal if the electric charge contained in the energy storage unit determined by the charge control unit is equal to or below a pre-defined minimum charge value.11. The medical device according to claim 10 , wherein the charge control ...

System and method to deliver reset via power line

The present disclosure describes a system and method for resetting firmware in an electronic accessory, such as a wearable electronic device, without a physical reset button on the accessory. A secondary device, such as a case for the accessory, can serve as a power source that initiates the reset. The reset may be manually initiated, for example by a user pressing a button, or automatically initiated, such as by the secondary device detecting that the accessory is unresponsive. The secondary device sends a reset command to the electronic accessory through a power line connection. The power line connection may be made, for example, upon contact of the accessory with the secondary device. In some examples, the reset command may be an elevated power level. Upon receiving the reset command through the power line, the accessory completes the reset.

POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, BATTERY, CHARGER, AND UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

A power supply management system includes a selection control circuit, a controller, and a communication cable. The controller is connected to the selection control circuit and configured to control the selection control circuit to switch between a temperature measurement mode and an encryption certification mode. One end of the communication cable is configured to be communicatively connected to a battery, and another end of the communication cable is electrically connected to a communication interface and a temperature measurement interface of the controller. When the selection control circuit switches to the temperature measurement mode, the controller is further configured to read a voltage of a temperature measurement resistor of the battery via the communication cable. When the selection control circuit switches to the encryption certification mode, the controller is further configured to communicate with an encryption chip of the battery via the communication cable. 1. A power supply management system comprising:a selection control circuit;a controller connected to the selection control circuit and configured to control the selection control circuit to switch between a temperature measurement mode and an encryption certification mode; anda communication cable, one end of the communication cable being configured to be communicatively connected to a battery, and another end of the communication cable being electrically connected to a communication interface and a temperature measurement interface of the controller; in response to the selection control circuit switching to the temperature measurement mode, read a voltage of a temperature measurement resistor of the battery via the communication cable; and', 'in response to the selection control circuit switching to the encryption certification mode, communicate with an encryption chip of the battery via the communication cable., 'wherein the controller is configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

CHARGING CIRCUIT AND CHARGING METHOD

A charging circuit provided in an embodiment of the disclosure includes: a universal serial bus USB interface, a main board, and a battery. The charging circuit also includes a first charging line for transmitting a current, a second charging line for transmitting a current, and a signal line for transmitting data signals. The USB interface is respectively connected to a first end of the first charging line, a first end of the second charging line, and a first end of the signal line; a second end of the first charging line and a second end of the second charging line are connected to the battery by means of the motherboard; and a second end of the signal line is connected to the motherboard. Also provided in the embodiments of the present application is a charging method for use in the present charging circuit. 1. A charging circuit , comprising a universal serial bus USB interface , a main board and a battery , whereinthe charging circuit further includes a first charging line configured to transmit a current, a second charging line configured to transmit a current, and a signal line configured to transmit a data signal, and whereinthe USB interface is connected to a first end of the first charging line, a first end of the second charging line and a first end of the signal line, respectively; a second end of the first charging line and a second end of the second charging line are connected to the battery through the main board; and a second end of the signal line is connected to the main board.2. The charging circuit according to claim 1 , whereinthe second end of the first charging line is connected to the battery through a first charging chip on the main board, and the second end of the second charging line is connected to the battery through a second charging chip on the main board.3. The circuit according to claim 1 , whereinthe first charging line includes a first wiring layer, and the second charging line includes a second wiring layer.4. The charging circuit ...

WIRELESS POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR COOKING APPLIANCE AND COOKING APPLIANCE

A wireless power supply system for a cooking appliance includes a power transmission device and a power reception device. The power transmission device includes a transmission coil and a coil driving circuit coupled to the transmission coil and configured to drive the transmission coil to generate an alternating electromagnetic field and vary a resonance voltage of the transmission coil. The power reception device includes a reception coil matching the transmission coil and configured to sense the alternating electromagnetic field to generate a varying induction voltage signal that varies according to the varying resonance voltage and a communication and demodulation circuit configured to demodulate the varying induction voltage signal to output demodulated data. 115.-. (canceled)16. A wireless power supply system for a cooking appliance comprising: a transmission coil; and', drive the transmission coil to generate an alternating electromagnetic field; and', 'vary a resonance voltage of the transmission coil; and, 'a coil driving circuit coupled to the transmission coil and configured to], 'a power transmission device including a reception coil matching the transmission coil and configured to sense the alternating electromagnetic field to generate a varying induction voltage signal that varies according to the varying resonance voltage; and', 'a communication and demodulation circuit configured to demodulate the varying induction voltage signal to output demodulated data., 'a power reception device including17. The wireless power supply system according to claim 16 , wherein: a first control chip; and', 'a voltage processing circuit coupled to the reception coil and configured to process the induction voltage signal to output a power supply for powering the first control chip and the communication and demodulation circuit;', 'wherein the communication and demodulation circuit is further configured to output the demodulated data to the first control chip; and, 'the ...

VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

A vehicle control system includes a storage battery configured to store electric power used to drive a vehicle, a power reception unit configured to receive electric power supply from a moving body capable of supplying electric power stored in the storage battery, a communication unit configured to communicate with the moving body, a detection unit configured to detect a charge state of the storage battery, and a communication control unit configured to request the moving body to supply electric power using the communication unit on the basis of the charge state detected by the detection unit. 1. A vehicle control system comprising:a storage battery configured to store electric power used to drive a vehicle;a power reception unit configured to receive electric power supply from a moving body capable of supplying electric power stored in the storage battery;a communication unit configured to communicate with the moving body;a detection unit configured to detect a charge state of the storage battery; anda communication control unit configured to request the moving body to supply electric power using the communication unit on the basis of the charge state detected by the detection unit.2. The vehicle control system according to claim 1 , further comprising:a traveling control unit configured to control traveling of a host vehicle in such a manner that electric power supply can be received from the moving body that is traveling.3. The vehicle control system according to claim 1 ,wherein the power reception unit receives electric power from the moving body in a non-contact electric power supply method.4. The vehicle control system according to claim 1 ,wherein the power reception unit receives electric power from the moving body via contact.5. The vehicle control system according to claim 1 ,wherein the communication control unit transmits information including at least one of a position of the vehicle and a moving route or a part of the moving route of the vehicle using ...

Authentication, Authorization, And/Or Accounting Of Power-Consuming Devices

Systems and methods for authenticating, authorizing, and/or accounting for a power-consuming device to access a power source are described. A power access controller can manage the power source and authenticate and/or authorize the power-consuming device to access the power source based on, for example, a power profile of the power-consuming device. The power profile can indicate categories of devices for the power-consuming device, the manufacturer of the power-consuming device, and/or the device's expected power consumption. Accounting of an amount of power consumed by the power-consuming device can also be performed. 1. A method comprising:receiving, from a user device, a device profile associated with the user device;determining, based on the device profile, at least one power characteristic associated with the user device;determining, based on the at least one power characteristic, whether the user device is authorized to access a power source; andgranting, based on determining that the user device is authorized to access the power source, the user device access to the power source.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the device profile indicates at least one of: a device identifier of the user device claim 1 , a manufacturer of the user device claim 1 , or a category of the user device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining whether the user device is authorized to access the power source is further based on determining whether devices categorized in a category of the user device are authorized to access the power source.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining whether the user device is authorized to access the power source is further based on determining claim 1 , based on the at least one power characteristic claim 1 , whether a circuit of the power source would be overloaded if the user device is granted access to the power source.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one power characteristic comprises at least one of a rated ...

ENERGY DISPATCH SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD

An energy dispatch system, apparatus, and method are disclosed. The energy dispatch system includes a server and multiple site controllers respectively corresponding to multiple users. Each user corresponds to an energy storage device, and each energy storage device has a stage of charge. The server determines a scheduled power consumption target of each scheduling period for each user according to a total support power, multiple power consumption references of the users, and the stages of charge. The server transmits each scheduled power consumption target corresponding to a first scheduling period of the scheduling periods to the corresponding site controller. Each site controller controls the corresponding energy storage device to charge or discharge according to the corresponding actual load and the corresponding state of charge in the first scheduling period so that the power consumption of the corresponding user during the first scheduling period meets the corresponding scheduled power consumption target. 1. An energy dispatch apparatus , comprising:a storage, storing a power consumption reference of each of a plurality of users, wherein each of the users corresponds to a site controller, and each of the users corresponds to an energy storage device;a communication interface, being configured to receive a first state of charge of each of the energy storage devices at a first time point from the corresponding site controller;a processor, being electrically connected to the storage and the communication interface and configured to determine a scheduled power consumption target of each of a plurality of scheduling periods for each of the users according to a total support power, the power consumption references, and the first stages of charge;wherein the communication interface transmits each of the scheduled power consumption targets corresponding to a first scheduling period of the scheduling periods to the corresponding site controller;wherein each of the site ...

BATTERY PACK

The embodiments of the present invention relate to a battery pack, detachably connected to an external device for charging or discharging. The battery pack includes a control module, and a communication terminal. The communication terminal is connected to the control module and the external device, and the control module detects the signal from the communication terminal to decide the pattern to determine the type of the external device. The battery pack further includes a state indication terminal, which is connected to the control module and the external device, and the control module detects at least one operating parameter of the battery, and generates a state parameter related to the operating parameter according to the operating parameter. The control module sends the state parameter to the outside by using the communication terminal, and the control module sends an abnormality signal to the outside by using both of the communication terminal and the state indication terminal. The embodiments of the present invention have the following beneficial effects: the battery pack may be used for an external device without a communication function and may also be used for an external device with the communication function with a plurality of usage scenarios and high universality. Further, the battery pack can not only receive a digital signal but also receive an analog signal by using only one port, to recognize types of external devices on different platforms with communication and without communication, with a small quantity of ports and a high degree of integration. In addition, the battery pack transmits to the outside by using two terminals, to doubly ensure communication, thereby preventing any abnormal communication terminal from causing damage to the use of the battery pack, and improving the use security. 116-. (canceled)17. A battery pack , wherein the battery pack including: a plurality of battery cores connected in series , a control module and a ...

Systems and methods for transmitting information via a charger module

A method includes coupling a battery pack to a charger module, where the battery pack includes battery pack operating information and power tool operating information. The charger module includes a communications device. The method also includes transferring the battery pack operating information and the power tool operating information from the battery pack to the communications device. The method includes storing the battery pack operating information and the power tool operating information within the communications device and decoupling the battery pack from the charger module. The method includes transmitting the battery pack operating information and the power tool operating information from the communications device to a cloud-based computing device via a cellular transceiver after the battery pack is disengaged from the charger module.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EFFICIENT CHARGING OF ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS

Systems and methods for dynamically charging energy storage devices connected to a power grid or other power system are provided. Charging decisions for charging the energy storage devices may be optimized, for example by basing the decisions on historical data, to provide more efficient or effective charging and use of power. The historical data may include an amount of energy previously discharged by each of the energy storage devices, a previous charging decision for each of the devices, a previous total fixed load power request of the power grid, and/or a pervious amount of power received by the power grid, which may include power received from intermittent power sources. In some aspects, the present techniques do not require current system state information or explicit predictions of future intermittent power availability. In some aspects, charging decisions are based on a solution to an online optimization problem. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:receiving energy discharge information of an energy storage system, the energy storage system comprising an energy storage device, the energy discharge information relating to an amount of energy discharged by the energy storage device in a previous time period;determining a charging parameter for charging the energy storage device in a current time period, wherein the determining is based at least on historical information comprising the energy discharge information, a charging decision for the energy storage device for the previous time period, a total fixed load power request of the power system in the previous time period, and an amount of power received by the power system in the previous time period;generating a charging decision for the energy storage device for the current time period, the charging decision being based on the determined charging parameter; andproviding the charging decision to a power system to enable the power system to charge the energy storage device in the current time period ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING BATTERY

An electronic device to which a drive power is supplied from a battery is provided. The electronic device includes a control circuit that acquires battery information including information related to a status of the battery, a storage that stores the acquired battery information, and an interface circuit that communicates with a management server via a network. The control circuit transmits the battery information stored in the storage to the management server via the interface circuit. The control circuit receives control information related to control of the battery from the management server via the interface circuit. The control circuit controls the battery according to the received control information. 1. An electronic device to which a drive power is supplied from a battery , the electronic device comprising:a control circuit that acquires battery information including information related to a status of the battery;a storage that stores the acquired battery information; andan interface circuit that communicates with a management server via a network, wherein transmits the battery information stored in the storage to the management server via the interface circuit,', 'receives control information related to control of the battery from the management server via the interface circuit, and', 'controls the battery according to the received control information., 'the control circuit2. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the battery information includes at least one of information for identifying a battery claim 1 , information indicating a physical status of a battery claim 1 , and information indicating a usage status of a battery.3. The electronic device according to claim 2 , wherein the battery information includes at least one of a serial number of a battery claim 2 , date of manufacture of a battery claim 2 , a firmware version claim 2 , date of start of use of a battery claim 2 , degree of deterioration of a battery claim 2 , a voltage of a ...

METHOD TO CHARGE BATTERY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING BATTERY

Disclosed is an electronic device. The electronic device includes a battery, a charging part configured to be connectable to an external charging device to charge the battery, a memory, and a processor operatively connected to the charging part and the memory. The processor may determine whether the charging part is connected to the external charging device, determine whether the electronic device moves and/or electronic device usage time information of a user, and reduce a voltage at which the battery enters supplementary charging to a second voltage lower than a first voltage which corresponds to a value stored in the memory, based on whether the electronic device moves and/or the electronic device usage time information. In addition, it is possible to implement various other embodiments understood through the disclosure. 1. An electronic device comprising:a battery;a charging part configured to be connectable to an external charging device to charge the battery;a memory; and determine whether the charging part is connected to the external charging device,', 'determine whether the electronic device moves and/or electronic device usage time information of a user, and', 'reduce a voltage at which the battery enters supplementary charging to a second voltage lower than a first voltage which corresponds to a value stored in the memory, based on whether the electronic device moves and/or the electronic device usage time information., 'a processor operatively connected to the charging part and the memory, wherein the processor is configured to2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to:restore the voltage at which the battery enters the supplementary charging to the first voltage when the electronic device moves and/or the electronic device usage time information changes.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising:a wireless communication circuit configured to establish wireless communication with a server and/or an ...

MOBILE CHARGING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHARGING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A method for charging an electric vehicle includes steps that a master device sorts multiple received charging request information according to a preset sorting rule, where the charging request information includes position information of the electric vehicle to be charged; the master device sends a charging instruction to a charging system according to a sorting result; the charging system receives and processes the charging instruction and then transmits the charging instruction to an automated guided vehicle; and the automated guided vehicle travels, according to the position information, to a position of the electric vehicle to be charged, and charges the electric vehicle to be charged. 1. A method for charging an electric vehicle , comprising:using a master device to sort a plurality of received charging request information according to a preset sorting rule, wherein the charging request information comprises position information of the electric vehicle to be charged;using the master device to send a charging instruction to a charging system according to a sorting result;using the charging system to receive and process the charging instruction and then transmit the charging instruction to an automated guided vehicle; andusing the automated guided vehicle to travel, according to the position information, to a position of the electric vehicle to be charged and charge the electric vehicle to be charged.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the using the master device to sort the plurality of received charging request information according to the preset sorting rule comprises:using the master device, after the master device receives the charging request information, to sort the charging request information according to at least one of an existing order situation, an emergency degree of a charging request, a determination on whether to accept an expedited fee, a distance between a parking position of the electric vehicle to be charged and a charging device, and route ...

Battery Charger with Battery State Detection

A battery charger and method is disclosed for detecting when a battery has a low state of health while simultaneously charging or maintaining the battery. A battery charger includes a processor; a non-transitory memory device; a power management device to receive an input power and to output a charging current; a pair of electrical conductors to electrically couple with a battery, and a display electrically coupled to the processor. The display being configured to indicate a bad battery indicator when the battery has a low state of health and whether the battery is good to start.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AN AC BATTERY

A method and system for AC battery operation. In one embodiment, the method comprises determining, at a battery management unit (BMU) coupled to an AC battery comprising a power converter and a battery that is rechargeable, a bias control voltage that indicates a state of a charge process of the AC battery; and coupling, by a bias control module of the BMU, the bias control voltage to the power converting for communicating the state of the charge process to and from the BMU and the power converter.

A SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING POWER BETWEEN A MASTER CONTROL UNIT AND A LOCAL CONTROL UNIT COUPLED TO AN ENERGY STORAGE STRING

An energy storage system including an energy storage string formed by rechargeable cells connected in series and an energy management device including a master control unit and at least a first local control unit associated to a first rechargeable cell. A storage string connecting circuit is coupling a positive string terminal with a negative string terminal and a cell connecting circuit is coupling a positive and a negative cell terminal of the first rechargeable cell. The storage string connecting circuit includes a first capacitor device forming with the energy storage string a first closed-loop LC-circuit, and/or the cell connecting circuit includes a second capacitor device forming with the first rechargeable cell a second closed-loop LC-circuit. A master AC signal generator and a local signal generator are configured for generating a first and a second AC pulse in respectively the storage string connecting circuit and the cell connecting circuit.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXTENDING THE STORAGE DURATION OF A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY OF AN INFUSION PUMP

A method for extending the storage lifetime of a battery located in a device is disclosed. The battery lifetime extension method includes providing a device that derives its power from a rechargeable battery. The method further includes providing a rechargeable battery that is capable of communicating with the device. When the device is powered off by a user, a computer implemented program utilized by the device communicates with the battery and automatically powers up the device into a lower power mode upon expiration of a variable duration timer monitored by the computing unit that continuously repeats according to the programed duration cycle, evaluates the state of charge of the rechargeable battery, determines whether the state of charge of the rechargeable battery is above or below a variable programed threshold, and communicates a command to the rechargeable battery to remain in a low power state until a charge is applied to the rechargeable battery. 1. A battery control method for extending the storage lifetime of a rechargeable battery in a device comprising:providing a device that derives its power from a rechargeable battery, wherein the device includes a computing unit capable of executing a computer implemented program;providing a rechargeable battery that is capable of storing energy wherein the rechargeable battery is further capable of communicating with the device the rechargeable battery is powering;deploying a computer implemented program on the device in which the computing unit of the device commands the rechargeable battery to enter a lower power state upon the device being manually powered down by user;automatically powering up the device into a low power mode upon expiration of a variable duration timer which triggers the computing unit and continuously repeats according to a programed duration cycle;evaluating the state of charge of the rechargeable battery by the battery and/or computing unit;determining whether the remaining capacity of ...

MODULAR REMOTE BATTERY PACK

Modular battery pack can have lithium-ion based battery cells and a wireless transmitter and receiver. The modular battery pack is configured to communicate with other modular battery packs. The modular battery packs are configured to connect as nodes that form a mesh communication network to provide a redundant communication path to a remote system from any of the modular battery packs. The remote system can gather data from each of the modular battery packs through the network and communicate with a remote system. Other aspects are described. 1. A battery system comprisingone or more lithium ion batteries;a wireless transmitter and receiver; and communicating with a second battery system over the wireless transmitter and receiver to connect as nodes that form a mesh communication network to provide a redundant communication path to a remote system from the modular battery pack or any of the plurality of other modular battery packs; and', 'communicating with a remote system, through the wireless transmitter and receiver, to receive a control command or data from the remote system., 'a controller in communication with the wireless transmitter and receiver, the controller configured to perform operations that include2. The battery system of claim 1 , wherein the communicating with the second battery system includes determining which of the battery system or the second battery system should communicate with the remote system.3. The battery system of claim 2 , wherein the determination is based on which of the battery system or the second battery system has a stronger wireless communication connection to the remote system.4. The battery system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to relay communication between the second battery system and the remote system.5. The battery system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to communicate over the wireless transmitter and receiver to the remote system claim 1 , one or more of the ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZING OPERATION OF BATTERY PACK OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

The efficient operation of an electric vehicle depends greatly on proper functioning of a battery pack in the electric vehicle. A system and method for optimizing the operation of the battery pack in an electric vehicle is provided. The system comprises a digital twin for a battery pack in an electric vehicle. The system determines the state of charge, state of health and temperature distribution in the battery pack using various models. This information can be used to predict optimal charge and discharge profiles of the battery pack for given load conditions, as well as remaining useful life of the battery. The digital twin would require inputs such as battery temperatures from the sensors, coolant flow rates, coolant temperature, ambient temperature, load on the vehicle, current and voltages from the pack and battery characteristics from the manufacturer. 1. A processor implemented method for optimizing operation of a battery pack of an electric vehicle (EV) , the method comprising:obtaining, via an input/output interface a plurality of data related to the battery pack from a battery management system of the electric vehicle;preprocessing, via a one or more hardware processors, the obtained plurality of data;extracting, via the one or more hardware processors, a plurality of statistical features from the preprocessed plurality of data;generating, via the one or more hardware processors, a network thermal model for the battery pack using the preprocessed plurality of data, wherein the network thermal model is used to determine a thermal profile for each of a plurality of batteries in the battery pack;generating, via the one or more hardware processors, a state of health (SOH) model for predicting SOH of the plurality of batteries in the battery pack using the plurality of statistical features and the thermal profile;generating, via the one or more hardware processors, a state of charge (SOC) model for predicting SOC of the plurality of batteries of the battery pack ...

22-COIL WIRELESS CHARGING DEVICE CAPABLE OF CHARGING FOR THREE DEVICES SIMULTANEOUSLY

The invention discloses a 22-coil wireless charging device capable of charging for three devices simultaneously, comprising a bottom case, an upper cover, a PCB main control board, and a coil block; wherein the coil block comprises a coil carrier board and at least two layers of coil circuit groups; the coil circuit groups are divided into 3 groups of coil circuit units. The invention uses the principle of electromagnetic induction to realize wireless charging; 22 coils are used in a multi-layer overlapping and array layout; the charged device can be placed at will. The inverter network circuit group enables it possible to select and control whether the coil works, avoiding dangers and communication crosstalk. The charging device is provided with voltage, current, temperature, brightness and other sampling and monitoring circuits to automatically monitor the working status in real time to ensure the safety and stability of the system during operation. 1. A 22-coil wireless charging device capable of charging for three devices simultaneously , comprising a bottom case and an upper cover that are provided oppositely , a PCB main control board provided in the bottom case , and a coil block provided on the PCB main control board and electrically connected thereto; wherein the coil block comprises a coil carrier board and at least two layers of coil circuit groups stacked on the coil carrier board; the coil circuit groups are divided into 3 groups of coil circuit units along the length direction of the charging device;the PCB main control board is provided with an MCU main control circuit, a power input circuit electrically connected to the MCU main control circuit, an auxiliary power supply circuit, a temperature sampling circuit, an LED indicator circuit, an ambient light monitoring circuit, and multiple groups of inverter network circuit groups corresponding to the coil units one-to-one; the inverter network circuit group comprises an inverter network circuit ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING ELECTRONIC PEN AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING COMMUNICATION CONNECTION BETWEEN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC PEN

An electronic device including an electronic pen and a method of controlling a communication connection with the electronic pen is provided. The electronic device include a housing, a touch-screen display, a first wireless communication circuit, an extended recess disposed inside the housing, a first wireless charging circuit; an electronic pen including a second wireless communication circuit and a second wireless charging circuit electrically coupled to the first wireless charging circuit, a processor, and a memory. The memory stores instructions causing the processor to detect whether the electronic pen is inserted into the recess, charge the electronic pen through the first wireless charging circuit based on the detection, receive inherent information of the electronic pen through the first wireless communication circuit during or after the charging, and maintain or re-establish a communication connection with the electronic pen based on at least a portion of the received inherent information. 1. An electronic device comprising:a housing;a touch-screen display exposed through a portion of the housing;a first wireless communication circuit disposed inside the housing;a recess disposed inside the housing;a first wireless charging circuit disposed inside the housing so as to be adjacent to the recess; a second wireless communication circuit configured to perform wireless communication with the first wireless communication circuit, and', 'a second wireless charging circuit electrically coupled to the first wireless charging circuit;, 'an electronic pen inserted to be removable from the recess, the electronic pen comprisinga processor disposed inside the housing and operatively coupled to the display, the first wireless communication circuit, and the first wireless charging circuit; anda memory operatively coupled to the processor, detect whether the electronic pen is inserted into the recess,', 'charge the electronic pen through the first wireless charging circuit ...

Method for planning a power exchange between a charging infrastructure and an electricity supply grid

A method for planning a power exchange between a charging infrastructure and an electricity supply grid. The infrastructure has a plurality of terminals for connecting and charging electric vehicles such that the electric vehicles can exchange power with the grid via the terminals. Each electric vehicle has an electrical storage unit with a variable individual state of charge for drawing and outputting power, and all of the storage units connected to the infrastructure form an overall storage unit of the infrastructure, which overall storage unit is characterized by a total storage capacity and a total state of charge that are variable. The prediction of arrival times of the vehicles at the terminals thereof is created, and a total state of charge prediction is created for a prediction period depending on the prediction of the arrival times, wherein the total state of charge prediction is created as a time profile.

Link device for coupling energy storage devices having disparate chemistries

An energy storage system includes a first energy storage device having a first energy storage chemistry, a second energy storage device having a second energy storage chemistry different than the first energy storage chemistry, and a link device. The link device is configured to facilitate electrically coupling the second energy storage device to the first energy storage device, regulate a first power profile of first power provided by the first energy storage device to the second energy storage device such that the first energy storage device can selectively charge the second energy storage device, and regulate a second power profile of second power provided by the second energy storage device to the first energy storage device such that the first energy storage device can selectively draw power from the second energy storage device to increase a power capacity thereof.

REMOTE CONTROLLED DEVICE AND METHOD FOR BATTERY CHARGING AND MAINTENANCE

A method and device is disclosed for charging and/or maintenance of lead-acid and alkaline accumulator batteries, allowing a charge, discharge, or recovery in control-conditioning cycles of these batteries. To increase efficiency of the battery recovery process, its charge is created by a reversible current in consecutive stages. Correction of the charging mode is provided based on voltage and temperature of the accumulator battery. 1. A device for battery charging and maintenance , comprising:a terminal for an accumulator battery;the terminal having a positive side connected to a current sensor;the terminal having a negative side connected to a ground;the current sensor is electronically connected to a rectifier, said rectifier comprising at least three rectifier thyristors, and an inverter, said inverter comprising at least three inverter thyristors;the rectifier and the inverter are connected to a transformer;the transformer is connected to a power supply; andthe terminal, the accumulator battery, the inverter, the rectifier, and the current sensor, together, forming a power supply network, said power supply network being electronically connected to a phase-pulse control system, forming a first pulse, said first pulse being formed by the rectifier, said first pulse being synchronized via a front transition of a sinusoidal inter-phase voltage signal, wherein a first timer-counter controlling a first set of rectifier thyristors is synchronized by a first inter-phase voltage, wherein a second timer-counter controlling a second set of rectifier thyristors is synchronized by a second inter-phase voltage, wherein a third timer-counter controlling a third set of rectifier thyristors is synchronized by a third inter-phase voltage,', 'measuring a total period (T) in the power supply network, said measuring being performed by one of said timer-counters,', 'causing a pause, said pause being caused by an end of an interval prior to a consecutive front transition, said pause ...

RECHARGE SYSTEM EXTENDING DEPTH AND AREA OF USEFUL RECHARGE VIA DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTED RECTIFICATION MODE

Devices and methods described herein relate to wireless recharging from a distance, and increasing the efficiency of such charging by intelligently or autonomously changing the rectification mode of the implanted device. 1. An external charging device comprising:a first antenna configured to output a recharge signal;a second antenna configured to transmit and receive telemetry signals;a telemetry module configured to receive a level of implantable medical device battery charge current from the second antenna; and direct the first antenna to output the recharge signal, and', 'direct the second antenna to output instructions to configure the rectification mode of a corresponding implanted device to fullwave or halfwave based upon the level of implantable medical device battery charge current., 'a processor coupled to the telemetry module, the first antenna, and the second antenna, wherein the processor is configured to2. The wireless recharger of claim 1 , wherein the first antenna and the second antenna are a common antenna claim 1 , and wherein the processor is configured to direct the common antenna to output the recharge signal and the instructions at different times.3. The wireless recharger of claim 1 , wherein the first antenna and the second antenna are a common antenna claim 1 , and wherein the processor is configured to combine the output instructions and the recharge signal for simultaneous transmission.4. The external charging device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to output the instructions based upon the level of implantable medical device battery charge current and a hysteresis factor.5. The external charging device of claim 1 , wherein the first antenna claim 1 , the second antenna claim 1 , the telemetry module claim 1 , and the processor are arranged in a housing configured for use in a sacral nerve stimulation system.6. The external charging device of claim 5 , wherein the housing is shaped to be wearable in a belt.7. The external ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM INTEGRATED IN A BATTERY PACK CONFIGURED FOR USE IN ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT

A battery management system integrated in a battery pack configured for use in electric aircraft, the system comprising a first battery management component disposed on a first end of the battery pack, the first battery management component comprising a first sensor suite configured to measure a first plurality of battery pack data wherein the first sensor suite comprises a moisture sensor. The battery management system comprising a second battery management component disposed on a second end of the battery pack, the second battery management component comprising a second sensor suite configured to measure a second plurality of battery pack data wherein the second sensor suite comprises a moisture sensor. The battery management system comprising a data storage system configured to store the first plurality of battery pack data and the second plurality of battery pack data. 1. A battery management system integrated in a battery pack configured for use in electric aircraft , the system comprising: 'a first sensor suite configured to measure a first plurality of battery pack data, wherein the first sensor suite comprises a moisture sensor; and', 'a first battery management component disposed on a first end of the battery pack, the first battery management component comprising 'a second sensor suite configured to measure a second plurality of battery pack data, wherein the second sensor suite comprises a moisture sensor; and', 'a second battery management component disposed on a second end of the battery pack, the second battery management component comprisinga data storage system configured to store the first plurality of battery pack data and the second plurality of battery pack data.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the data storage system is configured to save battery pack data periodically in regular intervals.3. The system of claim claim 1 , wherein the data storage system is configured to save battery pack data at a predetermined time.4. The system of claim 1 , ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING CONTROL SERVICE FOR TVWS-BASED HYBRID ENERGY STORAGE APPARATUS

The present invention provides a system of providing a control service for a TVWS-based hybrid energy storage apparatus in which DC power generated based on solar power is charged into a hybrid solar energy storage device including a plurality of supercapacitors, batteries, supercapacitor modules and battery modules, and the power is supplied to a plurality of loads using the charged power. The system includes: a data collection unit configured to collect storage voltage data for the respective supercapacitors, batteries, supercapacitor modules, and battery modules in the hybrid energy storage apparatus and power consumption data of each load; a central control unit configured to transmit the data collected by the data collection unit through a TVWS channel; a TVWS gateway connected to the hybrid energy storage apparatus through the TVWS channel to receive the data collected by the data collection unit and transmit the data through a wireless communication network; and a control server which is connected to the TVWS gateway to receive the data, and based on the received data, generate control data for the hybrid energy storage apparatus related to amounts of power charge and discharge of the respective supercapacitors and batteries and power consumption data of each of the loads to provide the data to a manager side device. 1. A system of providing a control service for a TVWS-based hybrid energy storage apparatus in which DC power generated based on solar power is charged into a hybrid solar energy storage device including a plurality of supercapacitors , batteries , supercapacitor modules and battery modules , and the power is supplied to a plurality of loads using the charged power , the system comprising:a data collection unit configured to collect storage voltage data of the respective supercapacitors, batteries, supercapacitor modules, and battery modules in the hybrid energy storage apparatus and power consumption data of each load;a central control unit ...

SMART CHARGER

A smart charger and associated methods and systems are disclosed. The smart charger identifies an anticipatory event that triggers battery charging, selects a battery charging profile that matches the anticipatory event, charges the battery of a mobile device based on the battery charging profile, and updates criteria for identifying anticipatory events and/or the battery charging profile that matches the anticipatory event. 1. A method for charging a battery of a mobile device , comprising:identifying, by a battery charging device, an anticipatory event that triggers battery charging;selecting, by the battery charging device, a battery charging profile that matches the anticipatory event;charging, by the battery charging device, the battery of the mobile device based, at least in part, on the battery charging profile; andupdating, by the battery charging device, at least one of (a) one or more criteria for identifying anticipatory events that trigger battery charging or (b) the battery charging profile that matches the anticipatory event.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the battery charging device is physically connectable to the mobile device via a charging interface.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the charging interface implements Universal Serial Bus (USB) standard.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying claim 1 , by a battery charging device claim 1 , an anticipatory event that triggers battery charging is based claim 1 , at least in part claim 1 , on the one or more criteria for identifying anticipatory events that trigger battery charging.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising determining the one or more criteria for identifying anticipatory events based claim 4 , at least in part claim 4 , on one or more machine learning models.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the one or more machine learning models include at least one of an artificial neural network claim 5 , support vector machine claim 5 , or decision tree.7. The method of claim 1 , ...

CHARGING STATION

Disclosed is a charging station including a case, a rear hole elongated vertically on a rear surface of the case, a plug protruding to a rear side of the case for vertically sliding along the rear hole, a terminal provided at the case and allowing a moving robot to be docked thereto, and a moving mechanism for moving the terminal between a hidden position at which the terminal is located in the case and a docking position at which the terminal is protruding to a front side of the case. 1. A charging station , comprising: a front surface and a rear surface opposite to the front surface; and', 'a rear hole on the rear surface of the case, the rear hole being vertically elongated;, 'a case, the case includinga plug protruding from the rear surface of the case and configured to vertically slide along the rear hole; move between a hidden position at which the terminal is completely located in the case and a docking position at which the terminal protrudes from the front surface of the case, and', 'allow a moving robot to be docked to the charging station; and, 'a terminal provided at the case, the terminal being configured toa moving mechanism configured to move the terminal between the hidden position and the docking position.2. The charging station of claim 1 , further comprising a charging circuit provided inside of the case and electrically connected to the terminal and to the plug.3. The charging station of claim 1 , further comprising a plug lifting mechanism configured to slide the plug along the rear hole to allow the plug to be fitted to an electrical outlet.4. The charging station of claim 1 , further comprising a rear cover provided inside of the case and configured to slide together with the plug to cover the rear hole from the inside of the case.5. The charging station of claim 1 , further comprising:a receiver configured to wirelessly communicate with the moving robot and receive location information of the moving robot; anda controller configured to ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING ELECTRIC POWER OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Disclosed is a method for supplying electric power of an electric vehicle, which includes when an operation mode of the electric vehicle is a power supply mode, transmitting, by a controller, information of the electric vehicle to an energy storage system of a power supply place, receiving, by the controller, required power information, calculated based on the information of the electric vehicle, from the energy storage system, and controlling, by the controller, a charging and discharging device of the electric vehicle which discharges a battery of the electric vehicle so as to transmit required power corresponding to the required power information to the energy storage system of the power supply place. 1. A method for supplying electric power of an electric vehicle , the method comprising:when an operation mode of the electric vehicle is a power supply mode, transmitting, by a controller, information of the electric vehicle to an energy storage system of a power supply place;receiving, by the controller, required power information, calculated based on the information of the electric vehicle, from the energy storage system; andcontrolling, by the controller, a charging and discharging device of the electric vehicle which discharges charging power of a battery of the electric vehicle so as to transmit required power corresponding to the required power information to the energy storage system of the power supply place.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the information of the electric vehicle includes positional information of the electric vehicle, state of charge (SOC) information of the battery of the electric vehicle, and suppliable power information of the electric vehicle.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining, by the controller, whether a state of charge (SOC) value of the battery that discharges the charging power is less than a reference value, wherein when the SOC value of the battery is less than the reference value, the controller ...

BATTERY QUICK CHARGING METHOD, DEVICE TO-BE-CHARGED, CHARGING APPARATUS

Provided are a battery quick charging method, a charging apparatus, and a device to-be-charged. The battery quick charging method includes the following. State parameters of a battery of a device to-be-charged are acquired, where the state parameters of the battery include a present temperature of the battery. A charging cut-off voltage corresponding to the present temperature is selected from a target parameter mapping relationship, where the charging cut-off voltage is higher than a rated voltage of the battery. Constant-current charging is performed on the battery until a voltage of the battery reaches the charging cut-off voltage and then performing of the constant-current charging on the battery is stopped. 1. A battery quick charging method , comprising:acquiring state parameters of a battery of a device to-be-charged, wherein the state parameters of the battery comprise a present temperature of the battery;selecting, from a target parameter mapping relationship, a charging cut-off voltage corresponding to the present temperature, wherein the charging cut-off voltage is higher than a rated voltage of the battery; andperforming constant-current charging on the battery until a voltage of the battery reaches the charging cut-off voltage and then stopping charging on the battery.2. The battery quick charging method of claim 1 , wherein the voltage of the battery comprises at least an actual voltage of the battery and a voltage caused by an internal resistance of the battery claim 1 , wherein the actual voltage of the battery is lower than or equal to the rated voltage of the battery.3. The battery quick charging method of claim 1 , wherein the target parameter mapping relationship is determined according to variations of an internal resistance of the battery with a temperature of the battery.4. The battery quick charging method of claim 1 , wherein the charging cut-off voltage is in a negative correlation with the present temperature.5. The battery quick charging ...

CHARGING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A charging system includes a voltage conversion circuit, a control circuit, an input end Vin and an output end Vout. The voltage conversion circuit and the control circuit are connected to M batteries, the input end Vin is connected to an external power supply, and the output end Vout is connected to a load. The control circuit is configured to switch a connection relationship between the M batteries, to connect at least one of the M batteries to the voltage conversion circuit, where the connection relationship includes at least one of a serial connection or a parallel connection. The voltage conversion circuit is connected to the input end Vin and the output end Vout; is configured to receive power from the external power supply through the input end Vin, and charge the at least one battery; and is further configured to supply power to the load through the output end Vout. 1. A charging system , comprising:a voltage conversion circuit configured to be connected to an external power supply at an input end Vin and receive electrical power from the power supply, configured to be connected to a load at an output end Vout, and further configured to be connected to M batteries, M being an integer greater than or equal to 2;a control circuit connected to the M batteries, the control circuit being configured to switch a connection relationship between the M batteries to connect at least one battery of the M batteries to the voltage conversion circuit, the connection relationship comprising at least one of a serial connection or a parallel connection; and 'receive the electrical power from the power supply and charge the at least one battery; and', 'the voltage conversion circuit is configured tosupply power to the output end Vout and the load.2. The charging system according to claim 1 , wherein:the control circuit comprises M transistors, M−1 first switches, and M−1 second switches;first ends of the M transistors are connected to the output end Vout, and a second end of ...

BACKUP POWER SUPPLY CONTROL METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM

This application relate to the field of communications technologies, and disclose a backup power supply control method, to obtain target power supplying duration of a battery, and determine average power consumption of a communication station () within a time period corresponding to the target power supplying duration. Further, a state of charge of the battery is obtained, and actual power supplying duration for the battery to supply power to the communication station () is determined based on the state of charge of the battery and the average power consumption. Therefore, an operation mode of a communication device in the communication station () may be adjusted, to reduce the average power consumption of the communication station () within the time period corresponding to the target power supplying duration. 1. A backup power supply control method , wherein the method comprises:obtaining target power supplying duration of a battery, and determining average power consumption of a communication station within a time period corresponding to the target power supplying duration;obtaining a state of charge of the battery, and determining, based on the state of charge of the battery and the average power consumption, actual power supplying duration for the battery to supply power to the communication station; andif the actual power supplying duration is less than the target power supplying duration, adjusting an operation mode of a communication device in the communication station, to reduce the average power consumption, wherein actual power supplying duration for the battery to supply power to the communication station whose average power consumption is reduced is enabled to be greater than or equal to the target power supplying duration.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the determining average power consumption of a communication station within a time period corresponding to the target power supplying duration comprises:obtaining historical power ...

ELECTRONIC TRACKING DEVICE AND CHARGING APPARATUS

Managing multiple devices, such as tracking beacons, is challenging, especially as the number of beacons increases. A beacon and a charging station are provided for managing the settings of the beacons. The beacon includes a display with a graphical user interface (GUI) for updating settings. The charging station includes charging ports and a display with a GUI for updating beacon settings. 1. A tracking beacon comprising:an electronic display;a processor;one or more buttons;one or more ports for connecting to and powering one or more infrared light sources;a communication module;a battery;memory that stores thereon a beacon ID and a corresponding blinking pattern for the one or more infrared lights, and further storing thereon a graphical user interface (GUI) that is displayed on the electronic display; andthe GUI displays the beacon ID assigned to the tracking beacon.2. The tracking beacon of wherein the memory stores multiple beacon IDs that respectively correspond to multiple blinking patterns for controlling the one or more infrared lights claim 1 , and selection and activation of a given beacon ID and a corresponding given blinking pattern is navigated through the GUI using the one or more buttons.3. The tracking beacon of wherein the electronic display is an electronic paper display.4. The tracking beacon of wherein the GUI comprises one or more working indicators positioned on the electronic display in relation to the one or more ports claim 1 , and wherein a given working indicator indicates if a given infrared light source is connected to a given port and is emitting infrared light.5. The tracking beacon of wherein the GUI includes a graphical control claim 1 , which are activated using the one or more buttons claim 1 , to modify a setting of the tracking beacon.6. The tracking beacon of wherein the graphical control changes the beacon ID currently associated with the tracking beacon to a new beacon ID claim 5 , which automatically modifies the blinking ...

BATTERY SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF ALLOCATING CAN ID

A battery system includes a system controller connected to a controller area network (CAN) bus, and stations respectively connected to nodes of the CAN bus, wherein, a first station of the stations is configured to detect that a first battery pack has been coupled thereto, and is configured to transmit a first detection signal to the system controller, wherein the system controller is configured to provide a first wake-up signal for waking up the first battery pack to the first station in response to the first detection signal, wherein the first station is configured to wake up a first battery controller of the first battery pack in response to the first wake-up signal, and wherein the system controller is configured to be woken up and to transmit a command for allocating a first identifier (ID) corresponding to the first station to the first battery controller having a default ID via the CAN bus. 1. A battery system comprising:a system controller connected to a controller area network (CAN) bus; andstations respectively connected to nodes of the CAN bus,wherein, a first station of the stations is configured to detect that a first battery pack has been coupled thereto, and is configured to transmit a first detection signal to the system controller,wherein the system controller is configured to provide a first wake-up signal for waking up the first battery pack to the first station in response to the first detection signal,wherein the first station is configured to wake up a first battery controller of the first battery pack in response to the first wake-up signal, andwherein the system controller is configured to be woken up and to transmit a command for allocating a first identifier (ID) corresponding to the first station to the first battery controller having a default ID via the CAN bus.2. The battery system of claim 1 , wherein the first battery controller is configured to have the default ID immediately after being woken up claim 1 , to respond to a message to ...

Wireless Power System

A method of over-current protection in a wireless power receiver operating in a high-power mode includes digitally receiving an output current signal, generating an OC INT signal if the output current signal is greater than a current limit value, and if the OC INT signal is generated, transmitting Count A number of End Power Transfer (EPT) packets. If wireless power transmission has not stopped, transmitting Count C number of Control Error Packets (CEPs) with Value B. If wireless power transmission has not reduced such that the output current IL is below the current limit value, then enabling an LDO current limit circuit in a power block of the wireless power receiver. In a low-power mode, the receiver enables a hardware over-current circuit that generates an OC INT signal when the output current exceeds a current limit.