Battery monitoring system with integrated battery holder
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1. A battery monitoring circuit comprising:
- a measurement circuit element for performing a DELTA-V measurement;
a storage device for storing the DELTA-V measurement; and
an interface connected to the storage location, the DELTA-V measurement stored in the storage device being accessible through the interface; and
a signal circuit element for signaling a low battery condition responsive to the DELTA-V measurement.
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Abstract
An apparatus for monitoring the condition of a battery. The apparatus includes a battery clip that is used to secure a battery to a battery connection and a battery monitoring IC. The battery monitoring IC takes a “load vs. no-load measurement” and the results are recorded in a register. When the battery reaches a certain low voltage state, register bits are set and an output is generated. Furthermore, the exemplary embodiment includes a removal detection circuit for detecting removal and replacement of the battery and for preventing voltage floating on the battery output line.
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1. A battery monitoring circuit comprising:
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a measurement circuit element for performing a DELTA-V measurement;
a storage device for storing the DELTA-V measurement; and
an interface connected to the storage location, the DELTA-V measurement stored in the storage device being accessible through the interface; and
a signal circuit element for signaling a low battery condition responsive to the DELTA-V measurement. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
a battery removal detector for detecting removal of the battery.
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4. The battery monitoring circuit of claim 3, wherein the battery removal detector limits voltage float on a battery output line.
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5. The battery monitoring circuit of claim 1 further comprising:
a primary cell coupled with the measurement circuit element.
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