System and method for re-initiating charge cycle for battery pack left in a charger
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1. A charging system for a battery pack, comprisinga battery pack having one or more battery cells and a battery control unit therein, the battery control unit operable to place the battery pack in a sleep mode after a predefined period of inactivity;
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Abstract
A system and method is provided for initiating a charge cycle for a battery pack left in a battery charger. The battery pack includes a battery control unit which is operable to place the battery pack in a sleep mode after a predefined period of inactivity. The battery charger in turn is operable to deliver a charging signal to the battery pack in response to the battery pack entering a sleep mode.
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1. A charging system for a battery pack, comprising
a battery pack having one or more battery cells and a battery control unit therein, the battery control unit operable to place the battery pack in a sleep mode after a predefined period of inactivity; - and
a battery charger adapted to receive the battery pack and operable to deliver a charging signal to the battery pack in response to the battery pack entering a sleep mode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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