Centralized data storage of condition of a storage battery at its point of sale
First Claim
1. A method of monitoring sales of storage batteries, the method comprising:
- coupling a battery tester to a select storage battery that is being purchased;
entering a storage battery identifier into the battery tester that identifies the select storage battery;
performing a battery test on the select storage battery with the battery tester;
generating a battery test code related to a condition of the select storage battery derived from the battery test and the storage battery identifier; and
communicating the battery test code to a centralized database.
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Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for monitoring replacing of a previously purchased storage battery with a replacement storage battery. A battery tester is coupled to the replacement storage battery. A replacement storage battery identifier is entered into the battery tester that identifies the replacement storage battery. The battery tester performs a battery test on the replacement storage battery. A replacement battery test code is generated using the battery test and the replacement storage battery identifier. The replacement battery test code is communicated to a centralized database. The replacement battery test code is associated with a battery test code related to the previously purchased storage battery in the centralized database.
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35 Claims
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1. A method of monitoring sales of storage batteries, the method comprising:
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coupling a battery tester to a select storage battery that is being purchased; entering a storage battery identifier into the battery tester that identifies the select storage battery; performing a battery test on the select storage battery with the battery tester; generating a battery test code related to a condition of the select storage battery derived from the battery test and the storage battery identifier; and communicating the battery test code to a centralized database. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method of monitoring replacements of storage batteries, the method comprising:
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coupling a battery tester to a replacement storage battery that is replacing a previously purchased storage battery; entering a replacement storage battery identifier into the battery tester that identifies the replacement storage battery; performing a battery test on the replacement storage battery with the battery tester; generating a replacement battery test code related to a condition of the replacement storage battery derived from the battery test and to the replacement storage battery identifier; communicating the replacement battery test code to a centralized database; and associating the replacement battery test code with a battery test code related to the previously purchased storage battery in the centralized database. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A system for monitoring sales of storage batteries, the system comprising:
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a battery tester coupled to a select storage battery that is being purchased, the battery tester configured to; receive a storage battery identifier that identifies the select storage battery; perform a battery test on the select storage battery; generate a battery test code that indicates the storage battery identifier and encoded battery test results that includes information generated during the performing of the battery test; and a centralized database coupled to the battery tester and configured to receive and store the battery test code. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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