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INTELLIGENT BATTERY CHARGING RATE MANAGEMENT

  • US 20090243549A1
  • Filed: 03/31/2008
  • Published: 10/01/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/31/2008
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method comprising:

  • determining a first time period, the first time period being an amount of time available for charging a rechargeable battery from an initial charge state to a final charge state;

    determining a second time period, the second time period being an amount of time to charge the battery from the initial charge state to the final charge state using a charging process, the charging process including a first current value;

    if the first time period is greater than the second time period, determining a second current value that is sufficient to charge the battery to the final charge state during the first time period, the second current value being less than the first current value; and

    charging the battery, charging the battery including charging with a current of the second current value.

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