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Integrated cell balancing system for multi-cell batteries

  • US 20110156648A1
  • Filed: 12/28/2009
  • Published: 06/30/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/28/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer software program that includes a means for:

  • (a) configuring a computer system embedded inside a multi-cell battery for the purpose of executing cell balancing algorithms(b) communicating with an external battery charging system using said computer system(c) controlling the charge applied to said multi-cell battery using said communication means to said external battery charging system(d) detecting a charge imbalance in one or more cells of said multi-cell battery(e) determining a safe and appropriate charge to be applied to said multi-cell battery by said external battery charging system in order to minimize a cell charge imbalance.

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