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MONITORING BATTERY CELL VOLTAGE

  • US 20110043168A1
  • Filed: 11/02/2010
  • Published: 02/24/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/17/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method, comprising:

  • opening one of a plurality of switches in response to a voltage reduction on a battery cell associated with the switch being opened;

    determining with a logic device if at least one of the switches is open;

    storing data in a register that indicates if at least one switch is open;

    opening discharge switch circuitry if at least one of the switches is open; and

    identifying the open switch.

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