570results about "Different batteries charging" patented technology

An electrocardiogram device configured to transmit at least one signal responsive to a wearer's cardiac electrical activity can include a disposable portion and a reusable portion configured to mechanically and electrically mate with each other. The disposable portion can include a base having at least one mechanical connector portion, a plurality of cables and corresponding external ECG electrodes, and a first plurality of electrical connectors associated with the plurality of cables. The reusable portion can include a cover having at least one mechanical connector portion, a second plurality of electrical connectors configured to electrically connect with the first plurality of electrical connectors of the disposable portion, and an output connector port configured to transmit at least one signal responsive to one or more signals outputted by the external ECG electrodes of the disposable portion.

A charging system can include a housing. The housing can include a controller. The housing also can include a power source configured to power the controller. The charging system also can include a wireless charger configured to transfer energy to the power source. The wireless charger can include a first indicator. The first indicator can be configured to provide a first non-flashing visual output at a first brightness level and indicative of a first charging status of the power source. The first indicator also can be configured to provide a second non-flashing visual output at a second brightness level indicative of a second charging status of the power source. Other embodiments are disclosed.

A charging system can include a housing. The housing can include an inner surface. The housing also can include an internal power source. The housing further can include a component configured to draw energy from the internal power source. The charging system also can include a removable charging source. The removable charging source can be removably coupled to the housing. The removable charging source can include first and second registration structures at different locations of a perimeter of a portion of the removable charging source. The first and second registration structures can align the inner surface of the housing with the removable charging source. Other embodiments are disclosed.

A circuit arrangement (10) for controlling an output voltage of the circuit arrangement (10). The circuit arrangement (10) comprises battery cells (121) forming a plurality of series-connectable cell modules (120, 120′). The cell modules (120, 120′) comprise: a first group of cell modules (150) comprising a first number of cell modules (150), Each cell module (120, 120′) of the first group has a first nominal cell module voltage in a range of 30-200 V, and at least one second group of cell modules (150′) comprising a second number of cell modules (150′). Each cell module (120, 120′) of said at least one second group has a second nominal cell module voltage that is less than the first nominal cell module voltage. The circuit arrangement (10) comprises a control unit (20) configured to: measure the output voltage of the circuit arrangement (10), and in order to control the measured output voltage towards the voltage target, control at least one respective electronic module (100, 100′) to adjust a respective contributing number of cell modules (120, 120′) of at least one of the first and second groups. Each cell module (120, 120′) of the respective contributing number of cell modules (120, 120′) is contributing, positively or negatively, to the output voltage of the circuit arrangement (10).

A method for predicting risk exposure includes receiving a particular set of data acquired via a sensor. The method for predicting risk exposure further can include analyzing, via a machine learning (ML) model, the particular set of data. The analyzing can include determining that the particular set of data represents a particular light exposure pattern corresponding to a light exposure pattern correlated with a risk pattern. The ML model can be trained with a first set of data and a second set of data to identify a correlation between the light exposure pattern and the risk pattern. The method for predicting risk exposure also can include predicting a risk exposure for a user based on the particular set of data. The method for predicting risk exposure also can include providing a notice indicating the risk exposure.

A system for pre-charging short circuit detection in electric aircraft. The system includes a charging connector and a controller communicatively connected to the charging connector. The charging connector includes a housing, at least a conductor, and at least a control signal conductor. The housing is configured to mate with an electric aircraft port of an electric aircraft. The at least a conductor is configured to conduct a charging current to the electric aircraft. The at least a control signal conductor is configured to conduct a control signal. The controller is configured to receive a circuit health datum, through the at least a control signal conductor, prior to initiation of charging of the electric aircraft, and to disable initiation of charging of the electric aircraft if the circuit health datum comprises a short circuit datum. A method for pre-charging short circuit detection in electric aircraft is also provided.

In one aspect, non-invasive methods are described in which combinations of certain battery parameter values are used to identify whether metal plating (e.g., lithium plating) has occurred during charging of a battery. In response to the detection of metal plating and / or conditions associated with metal plating, one or more characteristics of a charge process may be adjusted or adapted to maintain battery parameter values within a specified range. In some cases, after detection of metal plating, a battery charge process may be adjusted or adapted to remove metal plating from a battery's anode by a discharge pulse.

Systems, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods are disclosed to charge an energy storage device on a vehicle. The system includes instructions to detect direct current or alternating current on or at an input terminal of a vehicle electrical system, the input terminal to receive electrical energy to charge the energy storage device on the vehicle; based on detection of direct current, generate a first pilot signal that includes a first pulse width modulated signal associated with a first mode including a first duty cycle range; based on detection of alternating current, generate a second pilot signal that includes a second pulse width modulated signal associated with a second mode including a second duty cycle range, wherein the first duty cycle range is lower than the second duty cycle range; and charge the energy storage device based on detection of the first pilot signal or the second pilot signal.

A battery includes at least one battery cell, a bidirectional port configured to provide current output to a load from the at least one battery cell and to receive a charge current from a battery charger to charge the at least one battery cell, a charge only port configured to receive charge current from the battery charger to charge the at least one battery cell, and a battery control system. The battery control system is configured to detect a connection status of the bidirectional port and / or the charge only port and, based on the connection status of each port, to control the battery between a power delivery mode where current can flow from the at least one battery cell out of the bidirectional port, a charge mode where current can from the bidirectional port or the charge only port to the at least one battery cell, and a disconnected mode where current cannot flow between the bidirectional port or the charge only port and the at least one battery cell.

A system for charging a battery is provided. The system including a battery, a sterile barrier for encasing the battery, a charging device including a charging bay, and a charging controller. The battery includes a battery controller. The charging bay includes a first antenna for establishing communication with a battery controller of the battery encased in the sterile barrier in response to the battery being within a proximity of the charging bay and a second antenna for providing charging power to the battery encased in the sterile barrier. The charging controller establishes communication with the battery controller while the second antenna is deactivated, activates the second antenna after the first antenna establishes communication with the battery controller, and provides charging power to the battery via the second antenna.

The disclosure relates to an apparatus for charging or discharging including a case, a charging or discharging module unit and an air treatment unit provided inside the case, an equipment temperature sensor located in the case and sensing an equipment temperature, a module hole formed by communicating with the outside, and a controller charging or discharging, where the controller is configured to discharge at least a portion of the air discharged from the air treatment unit to the outside of the case through the module hole based on usage current of the charging or discharging module unit and the equipment temperature, a battery charging or discharging system including the same, and a control method thereof.

The present invention discloses a voltage-configurable rechargeable battery device and charging terminal and charging station, wherein the voltage-configurable rechargeable battery device comprises a rechargeable battery, a battery voltage management circuit, and a battery capacity acquisition circuit; the rechargeable battery is electrically connected to a charging terminal; the battery voltage management circuit comprises a boost / buck management circuit; the battery capacity acquisition circuit is connected to the battery voltage management circuit; the rechargeable battery can realize discharge curve following according to the current capacity via the battery voltage management circuit. The present invention can ensure basically consistence of the actual power level and the displayed power level, and improve users' experience.

A processor of a battery apparatus estimates an internal resistance of a battery at a reference temperature based on a measured voltage of the battery, a measured current of the battery, an open circuit voltage of the battery, and a measured temperature of the battery, and estimates a resistance state of the battery based on the estimated internal resistance and a beginning of life (BOL) resistance at the reference temperature when the battery is in a BOL state.

An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle power management system is configured to match and manage power demands with combined power output from the power storage devices and dynamic generation via a turbine (combustion) motor, while preventing overcurrent and under voltage loads on the power storage devices. The powerplant and power management system of the present invention are, in one embodiment, directed for use with a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) UAV having multiple forward propulsion propellers (FP) and multiple vertical lift (VL) propellers.

The utility model discloses a multifunctional mobile power pack with a tracking function, including a mobile power pack body and a card holder assembly. A wireless charging module and a position tracking module are disposed in the mobile power pack body, and the card holder assembly is rotatably connected to the mobile power pack body. In the utility model, as the card holder assembly for placing important cards such as bank cards is disposed on the mobile power pack body, the mobile power pack body and the cards are placed together and convenient for the user to carry. The wireless charging module of the mobile power pack body supplies power to a phone and includes a built-in position tracking module that can quickly locate the mobile power pack in case of loss.

A power supply circuit having a current control mechanism is provided. The power supply circuit includes a charging driver, a plurality of input current processing circuits, a charging circuit and a control circuit. The charging driver includes a plurality of switch components and a driver circuit. The control circuit controls the plurality of input current processing circuits respectively to switch the plurality of switch components. At least one of a plurality of input currents that are supplied by a plurality of external input power sources flows to the driver circuit through at least one of the plurality of switch components. The driver circuit transmits the at least one of the plurality of input currents to the charging circuit, and drives the charging circuit to use the at least one of the plurality of input currents to charge an electronic device.

Systems and methods that charge a battery using a signal with at least one harmonically tuned aspect based on impedance of the battery with a frequency or harmonic component. The system may further involve a power converter that may act in concert with charging to power a load. In some instances, an output signal is generated that is interleaved with the charge signal. Further, the output signal may be tuned based on output impedance to the discharge signal.

Embodiments described herein relate to electrochemical cells with dendrite prevention mechanisms. In some aspects, an electrochemical cell can include an anode disposed on an anode current collector, a cathode disposed on a cathode current collector, the cathode having a first thickness at a proximal end of the cathode and a second thickness at a distal end of the cathode, the second thickness greater than the first thickness, a first separator disposed on the anode, a second separator disposed on the cathode, an interlayer disposed between the first separator and the second separator, the interlayer including electroactive material and having a proximal end and a distal end, and a power source electrically connected to the proximal end of the cathode and the proximal end of the interlayer, the power source configured to maintain a voltage difference between the cathode and the interlayer below a threshold value.

Systems and apparatus may carry out analysis of battery physical phenomena, and characterize batteries based on phenomena occurring in particular time and / or frequency domains. These systems may be additionally responsible for charging and / or monitoring a rechargeable battery. Examples of battery physical phenomena include mass transport (e.g., diffusion and / or migration) in battery electrolytes, mass transport in battery electrodes, and reactions on battery electrodes.

A method includes charging a battery of a vehicle to a charge threshold voltage. The method also includes discharging the battery from the charge threshold voltage to a post-task voltage by performing a travel task using the vehicle. The method additionally includes determining that a battery calibration condition has been met. The method further includes, based on determining that the battery calibration condition has been met, discharging the battery from the post-task voltage to a discharge threshold voltage by performing a battery discharge task. The method yet further includes determining a capacity of the battery based on a first electrical output of the battery during the travel task and a second electrical output of the battery during the battery discharge task.

Systems and apparatus may carry out analysis of battery physical phenomena, and characterize batteries based on phenomena occurring in particular time and / or frequency domains. These systems may be additionally responsible for charging and / or monitoring a rechargeable battery. Examples of battery physical phenomena include mass transport (e.g., diffusion and / or migration) in battery electrolytes, mass transport in battery electrodes, and reactions on battery electrodes.

A method for measuring an earth resistance in a battery charging system connected to the power grid includes, for each measurement cycle, injecting a first, alternating current, signal between a first, neutral node and a second, earth node, detecting a first voltage signal representing an electrical potential difference between the first and second node, calculating an earth resistance value as a function of the first voltage signal. Further, injecting between the first, neutral node and the second, earth node an information signal representing the calculated earth resistance value. Before the injecting the first alternating current signal: detecting one or more information signals generated by further battery charging systems connected to the power grid; determining the earth resistance value based on the information content of the received information signals; proceeding with steps a) to c) if a number of information signals lower than the pre-set limit value is detected.

A charging system includes a charging station having input configured to receive a first type of electrical power, and a power converter connected to the input. The power converter is configured to convert the first type of electrical power from the input to a second type of electrical power different to the first type of electrical power, the second type of electrical power including DC electrical power. The charging station has outputs connected to the power converter, the outputs configured such that DC electrical power is providable to each of the outputs simultaneously. Each of the outputs is configured to connect to a respective electric vehicle for charging of the electric vehicle.

A charging system for an aerosol-generating device includes a processor and a memory in communication with the processor and configured to store instructions is provided. The instructions define at least one of a disable mode, an intra-session mode, or an inter-session mode. The processor is configured to execute the instructions to cause the charging system to detect when the device is connected to a charging device; activate a power source charger in response to the connection to the charging device; identify a selected mode; enable or disable a heater of the capsule dependent upon the selected mode; if the heater is enabled, display a first display indicating the connection of the charging device; if the heater is enabled, detect if a session of the aerosol-generating device is ongoing; and if the session is ongoing, enable or suspend charging in response to the identification of the selected mode.

A battery management system includes a sensing unit to generate a sensing signal indicating a battery voltage and a battery current of a battery, a memory unit to store a charge map recording a correlation between first to nth reference state of charge (SOC) ranges, first to nth reference currents and first to nth reference voltages for multi-stage constant-current charging, and a control unit to change to constant voltage charging using a kth reference voltage corresponding to a kth reference SOC range in response to the battery voltage having reached the kth reference voltage during constant current charging using a kth reference current corresponding to the kth reference SOC range to which an SOC of the battery belongs. The control unit updates the kth reference current of the charge map based on a time-series of the battery current in a charging period of the constant voltage charging.

An interface module for charging and discharging an electrochemical energy store for an electrical consumer, in particular for an electric-motor-powered vehicle, includes a first interface and at least one second interface that is electrically connected to the first interface. The first interface is designed, in particular of proprietary design, such that the interface module is connectable to a corresponding counterpart of the electrochemical energy store. The at least one second interface is of universal design such that the interface module is connectable to a corresponding counterpart interface of an external constant-voltage or constant-current source for the purpose of charging the electrochemical energy store. The at least one second interface is further connectable to a corresponding counterpart interface of a further electrical consumer for the purpose of discharging the electrochemical energy store.

A system for charging a plurality of worker devices for use by a plurality of users is disclosed. The system includes one or more charging stations, each charging station including a plurality of storage housings, one or more detection devices, and an identification device, and a controller. The controller is configured to selectively lock and unlock the plurality of worker devices in the plurality of storage housings of the one or more charging stations, electrically charge the plurality of worker devices when locked in the plurality of storage housings of the one or more charging stations, and validate an identity of the plurality of users with the identification device of the one or more charging stations when the plurality of users removes or returns the plurality of worker devices to the plurality of storage housings of the one or more charging stations.

A system for charging a battery is provided. The system including a battery, a sterile barrier for encasing the battery, a charging device including a charging bay, and a charging controller. The battery includes a battery controller. The charging bay includes a first antenna for establishing communication with a battery controller of the battery encased in the sterile barrier in response to the battery being within a proximity of the charging bay and a second antenna for providing charging power to the battery encased in the sterile barrier. The charging controller detects whether the first antenna has established communication with the battery in response to the battery being within the proximity of the charging bay and provides charging power to the battery via the second antenna in response to detecting that the first antenna has established communication with the battery.

A method for protecting a battery of an electronic device including a plurality of batteries, includes: measuring a total current (Itotal) value output from a charging module while the plurality of batteries are charged via the charging module; detecting a first current (I1) value output to a first battery via a current limiter; calculating a difference between the total current (Itotal) value and the first current (I1) value to estimate a second current (I2) value transferred to a second battery without passing through any current limiter, where the first battery and the second battery are included in the plurality of batteries; and controlling, based on the estimated second current (I2) value, a current of the second battery, which has the second current (I2) value, by controlling opening / closing of a switching module included in a protection circuit module of the second battery.