Wireless Battery Monitoring for Corrosion-Free Remote Diagnostics
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current battery monitoring systems require physical connections to terminals, which can be corroded or damaged, and lack efficient methods for determining battery end-of-life without specialized equipment, especially in harsh environments like engine compartments.
Innovation Solution
A battery monitoring network with a diagnostic system integrated within the battery, using wireless communication to transmit data to a cloud-based computing network for remote monitoring and notification of end-of-life, eliminating the need for physical connections and protecting against environmental damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If physical connections to battery terminals are used for monitoring, then battery charge information can be obtained, but the terminals may become corroded or warped causing connection failure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical connection system (physical battery testers connecting to terminals) with a wireless communication system. The battery monitoring system uses a transmitter to send battery parameter data wirelessly to remote devices, eliminating the need for physical connections to corroded terminals while maintaining measurement capability and improving connection reliability
2Measurement precision
If specialized battery testing equipment is used, then accurate battery status can be determined, but the equipment may not be available and requires visiting maintenance locations
Solution Approach 1:
The battery monitoring system enables the battery to monitor and report its own status automatically. The integrated diagnostic system continuously monitors battery parameters and transmits data wirelessly to remote devices, allowing users to check battery status at any location without needing to visit maintenance locations or use specialized equipment
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a wireless communication intermediary (transmitter and receiver system) that bridges the gap between the battery and the user. This intermediary enables remote access to battery data through common devices like smartphones or computers, making battery status determination accessible without specialized equipment
3Ease of operation
If integrated battery monitoring system with wireless communication is used, then remote monitoring capability is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The battery monitoring system is designed to be integrated within the battery itself, utilizing existing battery components and structures. The diagnostic system monitors multiple battery parameters (charge level, health status, temperature) and the transmitter communicates this data, allowing a single integrated system to perform multiple functions without proportionally increasing complexity
Data Source
AI summary
A battery monitoring network is provided that includes a battery. The battery monitoring network also includes a battery monitoring system integrated within the battery. The battery monitoring system includes a diagnostic system configured to monitor or to store one or more battery parameters of the battery. Additionally, the battery monitoring system includes a transmitter configured to transmit data indicative of the one or more battery parameters of the battery. Furthermore, battery monitoring network includes a cloud-based computing network having a remote server configured to receive the data indicative of the one or more battery parameters of the battery. Moreover, the cloud-based computing network is configured to interface with a plurality of battery monitoring systems, and includes an internet connection.