SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PROFILING POWER CYCLES IN A BATTERY FOR INDICATING DETRIMENTAL BATTERY OPERATION
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Abstract
Systems and methods for profiling power cycle characteristics in a device powered at least by a battery are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises the steps of: detecting a series of power cycle events, examining the series of power cycle events for at least one indication of reduced life of the battery; storing the indication; and notifying a user of the device about the indication. Each power cycle event indicates a transition between line power and battery power.
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14. A method of profiling power cycle characteristics in a device powered at least by a battery, the method comprising the steps of:
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detecting a series of power cycle events, each power cycle event indicating a transition between line power and battery power; analyzing the series of power cycle events to produce at least one power cycle characteristic; comparing the power cycle characteristic to at least one stored power cycle characteristic profile; and storing in memory an indication of detrimental battery operation if the comparison is a match.
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15. The method of 14, wherein the at least one power cycle characteristic comprises a frequency of power cycle events, a duration of a battery power interval, a total number of power cycle events, and a variation in the frequency of power cycle events.
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17. The method of 14, further comprising the step of:
notifying a user of the device, through an e-mail message, of the indication of detrimental battery operation.
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18. The method of 14, further comprising the step of:
notifying a user of the device, through a telephone call, of the indication of detrimental battery operation.
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19. The method of 14, further comprising the steps of:
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receiving a power cycle characteristics profile; and storing the power cycle characteristics profile.
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20. The method of 14, further comprising the steps of:
creating the power cycle characteristics profile based on a description of the profile.
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21. A method of profiling power cycle characteristics in a device powered at least by a battery, the method comprising the steps of:
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detecting a series of power cycle events, each power cycle event indicating a transition between line power and battery power; analyzing the series of power cycle events to produce at least one power cycle characteristic; comparing the power cycle characteristic to at least one stored power cycle characteristic profile; and producing an indication of detrimental battery operation if the comparison is a match. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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