Integrated battery service system
First Claim
1. A battery service system comprising:
- connectors configured to couple to a battery;
a signal source coupled to the connectors for generating signals with time variant components configured to apply the signals to the battery continuously during a battery test;
a processor coupled to the connectors and configured to receive signals representing a battery response to the applied signals, and to generate a battery parameter based on the battery response to the applied signals with time variant components; and
an output device for generating an output representing the battery parameter.
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Abstract
An integrated battery service system performs a plurality of services related to a battery, such as battery testing, battery charging, and the like. In addition, the integrated service system provides services to devices/components that are coupled to the battery, such as starters, alternators, etc. The integrated battery service system allows a user to abort a service and then resume the process from where the process was aborted. When conducting a service, the integrated battery service system determines a noise level caused by devices/components coupled to the battery. The integrated battery service system includes connectors configured to couple to a battery for receiving input signals, a processor coupled to the connectors, and a memory device coupled to the processor for storing control codes and operation history. The control codes, when executed by the processor, control the system to selectively abort a service in response to a user input. Since the memory stores operation histories, the processor may access the memory to retrieve data related to the aborted service and parameters obtained during the service before the process was aborted. The system reinstates the aborted service in response to another user input.
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39 Claims
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1. A battery service system comprising:
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connectors configured to couple to a battery;
a signal source coupled to the connectors for generating signals with time variant components configured to apply the signals to the battery continuously during a battery test;
a processor coupled to the connectors and configured to receive signals representing a battery response to the applied signals, and to generate a battery parameter based on the battery response to the applied signals with time variant components; and
an output device for generating an output representing the battery parameter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A battery service system for conducting a service comprising:
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connectors configured to couple to a battery;
an input device;
a processor coupled to the connectors and the input device for executing control codes to carry out the service; and
a memory device coupled to the processor for storing the control codes;
wherein the control codes, when executed by the processor, control the battery service system to perform the steps of;
aborting the service in response to a first specific event; and
reinstating the aborted service in response to a second specific event. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A battery service system for obtaining a testing condition of a battery, comprising:
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connectors configured to connect to the battery for receiving input signals;
a memory device for storing control codes and a first reference parameter; and
a processor coupled to the connectors and the memory device;
wherein the control codes, when executed by the processor, control the battery service system to perform the machine-implemented steps of;
obtaining multiple battery parameters by determining a battery parameter based on the input signals multiple times; and
determining the testing condition based on the first reference parameter, the multiple battery parameters, and a determination rule. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A battery service system for conducting a process on a battery, comprising:
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connectors configured to connect to the battery to receive input signals;
a memory device for storing control codes and a reference threshold based on the battery response to a reference load; and
a processor coupled to the connectors and the memory device for processing data;
wherein the control codes, when executed by the processor, control the battery service system to carry out the machine-implemented steps of;
determining a battery parameter based on the input signals;
comparing the battery parameter and the reference parameter based on a determination rule; and
initiating the process based on a result of the comparing step.
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16. A method for activating a service automatically comprising the machine-implemented steps of:
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detecting a signal received from a battery;
detecting a change in the signal received from the battery;
determining whether the change in the signal received from the battery is a valid event to activate the service; and
activating the service in response to the change in the signal received from the battery being a valid event. - View Dependent Claims (17)
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18. A battery service system for conducting a service comprising:
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connectors configured to couple to a battery;
an input device for receiving control signals;
a processor for executing control codes to carry out the service; and
a memory device configured for storing the control codes;
wherein the control codes, when executed by the processor, control the battery service system to perform the steps of;
monitoring the operation of the service;
saving parameters obtained during the service;
terminating the service in response to a first specific event;
recording an interruption point of the service;
accessing information related to the interruption point in response to a second specific event; and
resuming the service from the interruption point. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A method for conducting a service comprising the machine-implemented steps of:
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monitoring the operation of the service;
saving parameters obtained during the service;
terminating the service in response to a first specific event;
recording an interruption point of the battery process;
accessing information related to the interruption point in response to a second specific event; and
resuming the service from the interruption point. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A method for conducting a service comprising the machine-implemented steps of:
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monitoring operation of the service;
saving parameters obtained during the service;
terminating the service in response to a first control signal received from the input device; and
providing information related to the service conducted before the service being terminated.
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29. A battery service system for conducting a service, the battery service system comprising:
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connectors configured to couple to a battery;
an input device for receiving control signals;
a processor for executing control codes to carry out the service;
a memory device configured for storing the control codes;
a fan for dissipating heat; and
a monitor circuit coupled to the fan and the processor for generating an indication signal indicating the operation status of the fan. - View Dependent Claims (30)
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31. A battery service system comprising:
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connectors configured to couple to a battery for receiving input signals;
a processor coupled to the connectors;
a memory device coupled to the processor for storing data and control codes;
wherein the control codes, when executed by the processor, control the battery service system to perform at least one of a battery test, a starter test, an alternator test and a battery charge service. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33)
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34. A method for controlling a charge signal for charging a battery comprising the steps of:
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detecting a current battery output level;
accessing a target charge level;
comparing the current battery output level and the target charge level; and
altering the charge signal based on a result of the comparing step. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36)
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37. A battery service system comprising:
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a charger for generating a charge signal to charge a battery;
connectors configured to couple to the battery;
a processor coupled to the connectors and the charger;
an input device coupled to the processor;
a memory device coupled to the input device and the processor for storing data and control codes;
wherein the control codes, when executed by the processor, control the battery service system to perform the steps of;
detecting a current battery output level;
receiving a target charge level from the input device;
comparing the current battery output level and the target charge level; and
generating a control signal to alter the charge signal based on a result of the comparing step. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39)
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