Battery System Low Power Mode Internal Transition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Battery systems often experience power leakage when not in use, leading to a limited shelf life and requiring an external power source to transition from a low power mode to a functional mode, which is inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A battery system with a set of coupling means, energy means, discharge means, and status means that allows the battery to internally manage transitions between low power and functional modes, using its own energy to switch between these states, thereby reducing power consumption and eliminating the need for an external power source.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the battery system uses an external power source to transition from low power mode to functional mode, then the transition can be achieved, but the system complexity and dependency on external sources increase
Solution Approach 1:
The battery system uses its own stored energy to power the transition from low power mode to functional mode, eliminating the need for external power sources. The status means detects energy availability and controls the discharge means to activate coupling means using internally stored energy, making the system self-sufficient and reducing external dependencies.
2Productivity
If the battery system continuously monitors and manages mode transitions, then operational efficiency improves, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The status means periodically monitors energy levels and transition requirements, activating the discharge means only when necessary to effect mode transitions. This periodic monitoring and controlled activation reduces continuous power consumption while maintaining operational efficiency, as the system only expends energy for status management when transitions are needed.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the battery system uses internal energy for mode transitions, then dependency on external power is reduced, but the available energy for external loads decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the parameters of energy distribution by monitoring the state of the battery cell and external circuit requirements. The status means evaluates energy availability and controls the discharge means to allocate appropriate energy amounts for transitions versus external loads, optimizing the balance between maintaining independence and preserving energy for primary functions.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for controlling transitions between a low power mode of operation and a functional mode of operation of a battery system use power provided by the battery cell in the battery system to cause the transitions. The battery system includes a status circuit, a charge/discharge circuit, a set of battery ports, and/or other components. During the low power mode of operation, at least the charge/discharge circuit is rendered inoperative, thus saving power.