Battery EIS Measurement Using Charging Apparatus

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing battery monitoring technologies lack a simple and low-cost method for measuring electrochemical impedance spectrum (EIS), which is crucial for determining the state of charge (SOC), state of health (SOH), and internal temperature, as specialized monitoring apparatuses are complex and costly.

Innovation Solution

An electrochemical impedance spectrum measurement method that utilizes an excitation signal input by a charging apparatus to measure the EIS of a battery, acquiring current and voltage values to determine the impedance spectrum without requiring a separate detection apparatus, thereby reducing costs and maintaining operational simplicity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If a specialized monitoring apparatus is used to measure EIS, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveEIS measurement precisionVSAvoidmonitoring apparatus complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The charging apparatus is designed to perform both charging function and EIS measurement function using existing hardware components. The control module executes different measurement protocols (charging curves and EIS curves) based on the same charging circuitry, eliminating the need for separate specialized monitoring apparatus while maintaining measurement accuracy

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The charging apparatus uses its own built-in charging circuitry and control module to perform EIS measurements on the battery without requiring external specialized equipment. The system leverages its inherent capabilities to conduct impedance spectrum measurements, thereby reducing device complexity and cost

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Measurement precision

If a specialized monitoring apparatus is used to measure EIS, then measurement precision is improved, but cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveEIS measurement precisionVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The charging apparatus integrates EIS measurement capability into its existing charging functionality, allowing a single device to serve multiple purposes. This eliminates the need to manufacture separate specialized monitoring apparatus, thereby reducing overall system cost while maintaining measurement precision through protocol-based differentiation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines the EIS measurement function with the charging function in a single integrated system. By merging these two functions into one apparatus and using the same hardware resources for both purposes, the manufacturing cost is reduced compared to having separate specialized devices

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Measurement precision

If separate detection apparatus is configured for battery, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveEIS measurement precisionVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The charging apparatus serves dual purposes: charging the battery and measuring EIS characteristics. The control module differentiates between charging operations and measurement operations through protocol selection, enabling the same hardware to perform both functions without requiring separate detection apparatus

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The control module acts as an intermediary that manages both charging and measurement functions. By using software-based protocol differentiation and control logic, the system achieves precise EIS measurement without adding physical detection hardware, thereby reducing system complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This method allows for accurate determination of battery state, enabling precise charging policy adjustments and state information output, while eliminating the need for additional hardware, thus being highly practical for actual applications.

Implementation Method 1

inputting an excitation signal to a first battery in an electric apparatus, where the excitation signal is used to measure an electrochemical impedance spectrum of the first battery

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrochemical impedance: Electrical Impedance Tomography

Data Source

PatentEP4697039A1Electrochemical impedance spectrum measurement method, system, and device, and readable storage medium
Publication Date: 2026.02.18 CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX FUTURE ENERGY RES INST (SHANGHAI) LTD
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AI summary

This application provides an electrochemical impedance spectrum measurement method, system, and apparatus, and a readable storage medium. The method includes: inputting an excitation signal used for measuring EIS to a battery in an electric apparatus, acquiring a current value sequence and a voltage value sequence of the battery during a process of inputting the excitation signal to the battery, and determining the electrochemical impedance spectrum of the battery based on the current value sequence and the voltage value sequence. This method does not require configuration of a separate detection apparatus for batteries, which can reduce the EIS measurement cost while maintaining operational simplicity, making it highly practical for actual applications.