Battery Data Translation for Cross-Format Machine Power Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Machine power systems are limited to accepting batteries that provide data in a specific format, preventing the use of batteries with different data formats, even if they offer compatible energy output, as existing solutions like Adest only emulate battery type by altering voltage and do not convert diagnostic data formats.
Innovation Solution
A battery data translator system that includes processors, data transmission interfaces, and memory to receive native battery data, determine a translation map, and convert it into a format compatible with the machine power system, allowing any type of battery to be used.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the machine power system is configured to use battery data in a particular format, then the machine can reliably interpret and use battery data, but the machine is limited to accepting batteries that provide data in that particular format
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a translation layer (software module or intermediary device) that sits between the battery and the machine power system. This translation layer receives battery data in various native formats, translates it to the required format, and forwards it to the power system. This intermediary component enables the machine to work with multiple battery formats while maintaining reliable data interpretation through standardized processing.
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing solutions like Adest emulate battery type by changing output voltage, then the battery can appear to be a different type to the host machine, but the battery diagnostic data format is not converted, so the machine power system cannot receive and use battery data from any type of battery
Solution Approach 1:
The patent separates the battery emulation function from the data translation function. While voltage emulation handles power characteristics, a distinct translation layer handles diagnostic data format conversion independently. This segmentation allows each function to be optimized separately and ensures that diagnostic data is properly translated without being conflated with voltage emulation operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The translation layer acts as an intermediary that specifically addresses diagnostic data format incompatibility. It receives raw diagnostic data from the battery, converts it to the required format, and delivers it to the power system, ensuring no information is lost during the emulation process.
3Productivity
If the machine is limited to accepting batteries with specific data formats, then the machine power system can operate with consistent data processing, but the machine cannot accept different types of batteries even if they offer compatible energy output
Solution Approach 1:
The translation layer is designed to handle multiple battery data formats universally. It can detect the native format of incoming battery data, automatically translate it to the required format, and forward it to the power system. This multi-functional capability allows the machine to accept various battery types while maintaining consistent data processing through standardized translation.
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AI summary
A machine power system of a machine may use energy provided by one or more batteries. The machine power system may also use battery data associated with the batteries to monitor the batteries, configure electrical components to operate in association with the batteries, to provide battery information via a user interface, and/or for other operations. The machine power system may be configured to use a particular battery data format. A battery data translator receives native battery data provided by a battery, uses a translation map associated with the battery to convert the native battery data into translated battery data formatted based on the particular battery data format used by the machine power system, and provides the translated battery data to the machine power system.