Abstract:
A method and apparatus for charging a rechargeable battery in which a constant current (Icc) is first applied until the rated voltage of the battery is reached, followed by a period (Rc) during which a reduced current (Ir) is applied to the battery. The reduced current results in lowering the amount of unwanted heat being dissipated in the charge-current transistor connected to the battery. Finally, a constant voltage (Vcv) is applied to the battery to finish the charging cycle. Reducing the heat dissipation enables the use of smaller less expensive charge-current switch transistors, which for example, are advantageous in applications such as mobile communication devices or other portable electronics assemblies.
Abstract:
A portable multi-band communication device has a power amplifier (216), a battery (270) for supplying power to the power amplifier, and a controller (240), which controls an output power level of the communication device by generating a digital control signal (DAC value) for the power amplifier. The controller also monitors the digital control signal (DAC value) and in response determines a consumption of electric energy from the battery (270).
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for charging a rechargeable battery in which a constant current (Icc) is first applied until the rated voltage of the battery is reached, followed by a period (Rc) during which a reduced current (Ir) is applied to the battery. The reduced current results in lowering the amount of unwanted heat being dissipated in the charge-current transistor connected to the battery. Finally, a constant voltage (Vcv) is applied to the battery to finish the charging cycle. Reducing the heat dissipation enables the use of smaller less expensive charge-current switch transistors, which for example, are advantageous in applications such as mobile communication devices or other portable electronics assemblies.
Abstract:
Method and apparatus for calibrating a rechargeable battery (28) for mobile telephones (10) and other electronic devices. Calibration is accomplished during a process of completely charging (105) the battery (28) by determining (120) the total amount of charge accepted by the battery (28) during the charging process, and providing (130) a value of total charge capacity of the battery (28) based, at least in part, on the total amount of charge accepted by the battery (28). The total charge capacity of the battery (28) is used to calculate remaining battery (28) capacity and to predict the remaining operational time of the device. Alternative calibration procedures are provided (125, 160) if the battery (28) is not completely discharged before charging or if the battery (28) is not fully charged by the charging process. The calibration procedures of the invention require no interaction from a user (other than his initiating the normal charging process), and typically permits a calibration to be carried out notwithstanding varying usage habits of different users.
Abstract:
A METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAINTENANCE CHARGING A BATTERY IS DISCLOSED. A BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED USING CONVENTIONAL CC-CV TECHNIQUES AND SUBSEQUENTLY IS MAINTENANCE CHARGED BY APPLYING (210, 220) A FIRST MAINTENANCE VOLTAGE (VM, 1) TO THE BATTERY FOR A FIRST PREDETERMINED TIME PERIOD. IF DESIRED, A SECOND MAINTENANCE VOLTAGE (VM, 2) MAY BE APPLIED (230, 240) TO THE BATTERY FOR A SECOND PREDETERMINED TIME PERIOD. AN APPARATUS FOR MAINTENANCE CHARGING A BATTERY UTILIZES A TIMER AND A CHARGE CONTROLLER TO APPLY A MAINTENANCE VOLTAGE TO A BATTERY FOR A PREDETERMINED TIME PERIOD. (FIGURE 2)
Abstract:
A BATTERY SYSTEM COMPRISING BATTERY MEANS (103) FOR SUPPLYING OPERATING POWER DURING BATTERY OPERATION OF A BATTERY POWER RECEIVING DEVICE (102) E.G. A MOBILE TELEPHONE; A BATTERY INFORMATION CIRCUIT (114, 115, 116, 117) CARRIED AS A UNIT WITH THE BATTERY MEANS (103) FOR ASSEMBLY WITH THE BATTERY POWER RECEIVING DEVICE. SAID BATTERY INFORMATION CIRCUIT AND SAID BATTERY POWER RECEIVING DEVICE BEING CAPABLE OF COMMUNICATING MUTTUALLY, AND HAVING MEANS (109, 116) FOR STORING IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION AND BATTERY INFORMATION IN THE BATTERY INFORMATION CIRCUIT AND IN THE BATTERY POWER RECEIVING DEVICE. THE INVENTION IS CHARACTERIZED IN THAT BATTERY SYSTEM FURTHER COMPRISES MEANS FOR USING THE BATTERY INFORMATION STORED IN THE BATTERY POWER RECEIVING DEVICE AS ACTUAL BATTERY INFORMATION, IF THE IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION STORED IN THE BATTERY INFORMATION CIRCUIT COINCIDES WITH IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION STORED IN THE BATTERY POWER RECEIVING DEVICE.MOREOVER, THE INVENTION RELATES TO A METHOD OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A BATTERY POWER RECEIVING DEVICE AND A BATTERY PACK.[FIGURE 1]
Abstract:
Method and system for communication between a battery power receiving device and a battery pack are disclosed. The battery power receiving device has a battery information circuit that is carried with the battery power receiving device as a single unit. Battery information such as battery identification and capacity are stored in the battery power receiving device and the battery information circuit. The battery power receiving device uses the battery information if the battery identification stored therein coincides with the battery identification stored in the battery information circuit.
Abstract:
Method and apparatus for synchronizing communication between a battery and an electronic device are disclosed. Bytes consisting of a number of bits are transmitted between the electronic device and the battery. A predetermined bit sequence is appended to at least some of the bytes prior to transmission. The time interval between given shifts in the predetermined bit sequence is used to synchronize the communication.
Abstract:
A battery system and method are disclosed. The battery system and method include battery means for supplying operating power during battery operation of a battery power receiving device (e.g. a mobile phone). The battery system and method further includes a battery information circuit carried as a unit together with the battery means (e.g. in the form of a so-called battery pack for a mobile phone) for assembly with the battery power receiving device. The battery information circuit includes memory cells and is capable of communicating information with the battery power receiving device. The memory cells include bits encoded to represent an index for a table including battery information; and the battery power receiving device includes a memory capable of storing the table.
Abstract:
Digital, serial communication over an interface between an electronic device (102) and a battery (103) attached thereto comprises transmission of bytes (300) consisting of a number of bits. Each bit is defined by one of a high level and a low level, and a leading bit (304) of each byte is of a first one of said high and low levels. The method comprises the step of transmitting the other of the high and low levels for a first period of time (403, 405) immediately prior to said leading bit (304). When the leading bit of a byte is always of the same level (i.e. either high or low) and a period of the opposite level precedes the leading bit, it is very easy and simple to ensure that the sending as well as the receiving party is ready for the communication to take place and adjusted to the actual direction of communication.