Apparatus and method for determining the temperature of a charging power source
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1. An apparatus comprising:
- a battery charger;
a microprocessor linked to the battery charger; and
an automatic temperature sensor linked to the microprocessor.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for automatically sensing the temperature of a battery during the testing and charging. The method and apparatus can monitor the temperature of the battery, the charger or both. Additionally, a user can be notified when the temperature is at or exceeds a predetermined level. The temperature data is also used to aid in efficiently charging the battery.
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1. An apparatus comprising:
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a battery charger;
a microprocessor linked to the battery charger; and
an automatic temperature sensor linked to the microprocessor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for detecting the properties of a charging battery, comprising:
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applying a load to a rechargeable battery;
automatically monitoring a temperature of the battery in response to the load; and
transmitting the temperature to a microprocessor. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. An apparatus for detecting the properties of a charging battery, comprising:
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means for applying a load to a rechargeable battery;
means for automatically monitoring a temperature of the battery in response to the load; and
means for transmitting the temperature to a microprocessor. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27)
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