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Method for distnguishing batteries having different chemistries

  • US 20080309284A1
  • Filed: 06/13/2008
  • Published: 12/18/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/15/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for distinguishing between batteries having different chemistry compositions, comprising:

  • supplying electrical energy to the battery for charging thereof;

    monitoring a voltage characteristic of the battery periodically during charging, wherein the voltage characteristic varies over time with the state of charge of the battery;

    identifying the chemistry composition of the battery based on the voltage characteristic of the battery.

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