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METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MODELING, SIMULATING, ESTIMATING AND CONTROLLING POWER CONSUMPTION IN BATTERY-OPERATED DEVICES

  • US 20100235121A1
  • Filed: 03/11/2009
  • Published: 09/16/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/11/2009
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for estimating power consumption for a battery-operated device, the method comprising:

  • providing a first set of operating parameters, the first set of operating parameters that when loaded within memory of the battery-operated device will enable the battery-operated device to operate in accordance with a first operating mode;

    providing a battery power capacity value associated with a battery intended for use in the battery-operated device;

    processing the first set of operating parameters and the battery power capacity value in a computer-based processing system and calculating a projected battery life for the battery when the device operates in accordance with the first operating mode; and

    outputting the projected battery life to a user.

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