Method and Apparatus For Diagnosing The Condition of A Rechargeable Battery
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1. An apparatus comprising:
- a battery pack including a memory apparatus that stores data indicating usage history of the battery pack; and
an adapter adapted for coupling to the battery pack, the adapter including a reading means for reading the data stored in the memory apparatus when the battery pack is coupled to the adapter, and a displaying means for displaying the data read by the reading means so that a user of the battery pack can learn the use history of the battery pack.
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Abstract
A diagnostic technique for determining whether the degradation of a rechargeable battery is normal or abnormal is provided. A device for determining whether the degradation of a rechargeable battery is normal or abnormal comprises a device for measuring a degradation indicator of a rechargeable battery, a device for determining the usage quantity of the rechargeable battery, and a device for comparing the usage quantity with a reference usage quantity in the case where the measured degradation indicator exceeds a reference degradation value.
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15 Claims
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1. An apparatus comprising:
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a battery pack including a memory apparatus that stores data indicating usage history of the battery pack; and
an adapter adapted for coupling to the battery pack, the adapter including a reading means for reading the data stored in the memory apparatus when the battery pack is coupled to the adapter, and a displaying means for displaying the data read by the reading means so that a user of the battery pack can learn the use history of the battery pack. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An apparatus for coupling to a battery pack used to power a battery-powered device, wherein the battery pack includes a memory apparatus for storing usage history data of the battery pack, comprising:
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a connector that can connect to the battery pack;
a terminal in communication with the memory apparatus;
a controller in communication with said terminal that reads the usage history data stored in the memory apparatus; and
a display device in communication with said controller that displays the usage history data. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An apparatus for coupling to a battery pack used to power a battery-powered device, wherein the battery pack includes a memory apparatus for storing usage history data of the battery pack, comprising:
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a connector that can connect to the battery pack;
a terminal in communication with the memory apparatus;
a controller in communication with said terminal that reads the usage history data stored in the memory apparatus and calculate various battery usage characteristics; and
a display device in communication with said controller that displays said battery usage characteristics. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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