CORDLESS POWER TOOL BATTERY CHARGING AND ANALYZING SYSTEM
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1. A cordless power tool battery analyzing system comprising:
- an analyzer unit configured to receive a battery, the analyzer unit including a microprocessor configured to receive battery information from a battery received by the analyzer unit; and
an interface unit configured to output battery information; and
a communication path over which battery information is transmitted from the analyzer unit to the interface unit.
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Abstract
A cordless power tool battery pack including an onboard circuit configured to electronically communicate with an associated battery charging system and an associated battery analyzing system. The onboard circuit communicates information relating to the battery pack to a microprocessor or the like within the battery charging system and charging of the battery pack is controlled based on such communication. The onboard circuit also communicates information relating to the battery pack to a microprocessor or the like within the battery analyzing system which can than be communicated to an interface unit for display to a user.
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21 Claims
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1. A cordless power tool battery analyzing system comprising:
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an analyzer unit configured to receive a battery, the analyzer unit including a microprocessor configured to receive battery information from a battery received by the analyzer unit; and an interface unit configured to output battery information; and a communication path over which battery information is transmitted from the analyzer unit to the interface unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A cordless power tool battery and analyzing system assembly comprising:
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a cordless tool battery comprising; at least one battery cell; an onboard circuit configured to store battery information; a battery communication contact; and an analyzing system comprising; an analyzer unit configured to receive the battery, the analyzer unit including a microprocessor configured to receive battery information from the battery; an interface unit configured to output battery information; and a communication path over which battery information is transmitted from the analyzer unit to the interface unit. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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