BATTERY IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD
First Claim
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1. A system comprising:
- a battery pack; and
an RFID tag containing information about the battery pack, the RFID tag affixed to the battery pack.
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Abstract
A battery identification system and method using identifiers affixed to batteries and/or to a battery case of a battery pack allows for identification and tracking of the batteries and the battery case throughout their life in varied environments even when the battery pack itself is un-usable. Identification and tracking can be accomplished without need for the batteries or the battery pack to be physically inserted into a reader or other device. Consequently, identification and tracking of the batteries and the battery pack may be expedited.
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21 Claims
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1. A system comprising:
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a battery pack; and
an RFID tag containing information about the battery pack, the RFID tag affixed to the battery pack. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17)
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15. A system comprising:
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at least one battery a battery pack case, the battery being positioned inside of the battery pack case;
an identifier containing information, the identifier affixed to at least one of the battery pack case and the battery inside of the battery pack case; and
a reader configured to obtain the information from the identifier while the reader is positioned outside of the battery pack case and the identifier is positioned inside of the battery pack case.
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18. A method comprising:
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providing an RFID tag;
providing a battery pack;
affixing the RFID tag to the battery pack; and
using an RFID reader to obtain information about the battery pack. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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21. A method comprising:
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organizing a plurality of battery packs into an arrangement;
locating an RFID reader in a vicinity of the arrangement of battery packs; and
collecting information about the battery packs with the RFID reader while the RFID reader remains in the vicinity of the arrangement of battery packs and the battery packs remain in the arrangement.
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