Battery With Communication Interface
First Claim
1. A battery, comprising:
- a battery housing with an electrical connection consisting of a first positive direct current (DC) terminal and a first negative DC terminal, and further comprising therein;
at least one battery cell coupled between the first positive and negative DC terminals;
a first receiver;
a first transmitter; and
a first digital processor and memory, the first digital processor is coupled to the first receiver and the first transmitter.
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Abstract
A standard two terminal battery package is configured to communicate with an external charger or load, without requiring modification to the battery mechanics and/or high current circuit components integral with the battery. A transmitter and receiver (transceiver) are incorporated into the battery housing. An associated battery charger and/or load, e.g., tool, appliance, vacuum, etc., has a corresponding transceiver configured to communicate with the battery transceiver. A microcontroller may be coupled to the transceiver. Serial number verification between the battery and tool load can be verified. Sensors for temperature, voltage, pressure and pH may be coupled between the battery and microcontroller for monitoring battery temperature, voltage charge and condition during operation or charging thereof. Information from these sensors and more may be communicated from the battery to the load or battery charger. Furthermore, the battery charger may communicate over the Internet for battery operational history collection and theft identification.
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1. A battery, comprising:
a battery housing with an electrical connection consisting of a first positive direct current (DC) terminal and a first negative DC terminal, and further comprising therein; at least one battery cell coupled between the first positive and negative DC terminals; a first receiver; a first transmitter; and a first digital processor and memory, the first digital processor is coupled to the first receiver and the first transmitter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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