System and method for identifying a wirelessly charging battery
First Claim
1. A method of selecting a battery pack of a plurality of battery packs being wirelessly charged, the method comprising:
- wirelessly charging the plurality of battery packs using a wireless charger;
detecting a battery pack request indicating a request to select a replacement battery pack from the plurality of battery packs being wirelessly charged;
determining a compatible battery pack type based on the request;
receiving, by an optimal battery selection device via a wireless communication circuit, from the plurality of battery packs, battery information related to a battery type and a charge level for each battery pack of the plurality of battery packs;
identifying compatible battery packs of the plurality of battery packs based on the battery types of the plurality of battery packs and the compatible battery pack type;
identifying one of the compatible battery packs as an optimal replacement battery pack by comparing the charge levels of the compatible battery packs;
andproviding, by the optimal battery selection device, a human recognizable notification indicative of the optimal replacement battery pack.
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Abstract
A system and method for selecting a battery pack of a plurality of battery packs being wirelessly charged. The system includes a wireless charger having a power supply and a plurality of charging coils, each charging coil coupled to the power supply and configured to wirelessly charge a battery pack of the plurality of battery packs using power received via the power supply. The wireless charger communicates with each battery pack to receive battery information. The system further includes an optimal battery selection device configured to detect a battery pack request; select an optimal battery pack of the plurality of battery packs based on a battery pack request and battery information; and provide a notification indicative of the optimal battery pack selected.
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20 Claims
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1. A method of selecting a battery pack of a plurality of battery packs being wirelessly charged, the method comprising:
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wirelessly charging the plurality of battery packs using a wireless charger; detecting a battery pack request indicating a request to select a replacement battery pack from the plurality of battery packs being wirelessly charged; determining a compatible battery pack type based on the request; receiving, by an optimal battery selection device via a wireless communication circuit, from the plurality of battery packs, battery information related to a battery type and a charge level for each battery pack of the plurality of battery packs; identifying compatible battery packs of the plurality of battery packs based on the battery types of the plurality of battery packs and the compatible battery pack type; identifying one of the compatible battery packs as an optimal replacement battery pack by comparing the charge levels of the compatible battery packs; and providing, by the optimal battery selection device, a human recognizable notification indicative of the optimal replacement battery pack. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for selecting a battery pack of a plurality of battery packs being wirelessly charged, the system comprising:
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a wireless charger including a power supply, a plurality of charging coils, each charging coil coupled to the power supply and configured to wirelessly charge the battery pack of the plurality of battery packs using power received via the power supply, and a wireless communication circuit forming a communication link with each battery pack; and an optimal battery selection device having battery information related to the plurality of battery packs including information received from the plurality of battery packs via the wireless communication circuit the battery information including a battery type and a charge level for each battery pack of the plurality of battery packs, and configured to; detect a battery pack request indicating a request to select a replacement battery pack from the plurality of battery packs being wirelessly charged, determine a compatible battery pack type based on the request, identify compatible battery packs of the plurality of battery packs based on the battery types of the plurality of battery packs and the compatible battery pack type, identify one of the compatible battery packs as an optimal replacement battery pack by comparing the charge levels of the compatible battery packs, and provide a human recognizable notification indicative of the optimal replacement battery pack. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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