Battery Life Management via State-of-Life Gradient Control

The patent implements dynamic temperature management by adjusting fan operation and power distribution based on real-time battery temperature monitoring. The system transitions between different operating modes (cooling, normal operation, warning, error states) depending on temperature thresholds, allowing the battery system to adapt its thermal management strategy to maintain optimal performance while preventing excessive heat damage that would reduce service life.

The system incorporates self-heating capability through the battery management controller that can activate heating elements or adjust power distribution to warm the battery pack when operating temperatures are too low. This allows the battery system to self-regulate its temperature to optimal operating ranges, improving charge/discharge performance without requiring external thermal management intervention, while still maintaining extended service life through controlled temperature management.

The patent incorporates ambient environmental data (temperature, humidity, location) as predetermined inputs that are collected and stored before battery operation begins. This preliminary data collection allows the battery management system to pre-calculate adjusted service life expectations based on environmental conditions, enabling more accurate life estimation without requiring complex real-time environmental sensing and processing during battery operation.