Battery analysis interface and measurement system
First Claim
1. A battery analysis interface comprising:
- a flexible layered cable having a first end configured to connect to battery terminals and a terminal of an electronic device and a second end configured to connect to an analyzer device to measure performance of the battery powering the electronic device, the flexible layered cable configured to enable the battery to be secured within the electronic device and enclosed by a battery cover such that the flexible layered cable does not interfere during attachment of the battery cover of the electronic device when the flexible layered cable is connected to the battery terminals.
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Abstract
A battery analysis interface enables measurement of a performance of an internal battery while the battery powers an electronic device. The battery analysis interface is configured to connect an analysis device to the battery located within a battery compartment of the electronic device and enclosed by a battery cover. In this way, the battery analysis interface may enable testing of the battery'"'"'s performance while the electronic device is fully assembled (i.e., the battery cover is secured to electronic device). The battery analysis interface may be connected to directly to terminals on the battery and/or electronic device or connected to the terminals via wires or strips of conductive material.
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20 Claims
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1. A battery analysis interface comprising:
a flexible layered cable having a first end configured to connect to battery terminals and a terminal of an electronic device and a second end configured to connect to an analyzer device to measure performance of the battery powering the electronic device, the flexible layered cable configured to enable the battery to be secured within the electronic device and enclosed by a battery cover such that the flexible layered cable does not interfere during attachment of the battery cover of the electronic device when the flexible layered cable is connected to the battery terminals. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A battery measurement system comprising;
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a battery configured to operate a battery-powered electronic device that includes an internal battery compartment enclosed by a battery cover; a battery analysis interface having a first end to connect to terminals of the internal battery and the battery-powered electronic device and a second end having a coupling device; and an analysis device to analyze performance of the battery while the battery powers the electronic device, the analysis device coupled to the battery analysis interface via the coupling device. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of instrumenting a battery that powers an electronic device to allow monitoring of battery performance while the battery is located within the electronic device, the method comprising:
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connecting a first end of a battery interface to the battery; inserting the battery within the electronic device; placing a cover over the battery, the cover being affixed to the electronic device; and connecting an exposed end of the battery interface that is external to the electronic device to an analysis device to enable measurement of the battery performance while the electronic device is in operation. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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