×

Apparatus, method and article for authentication, security and control of power storage devices, such as batteries

  • US 9,182,244 B2
  • Filed: 07/26/2012
  • Issued: 11/10/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/26/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A portable electrical energy storage device security system for a portable electrical energy storage device, comprising:

  • at least one controller; and

    at least one communications module coupled to the at least one controller, wherein the at least one controller is configured to;

    receive information regarding authentication of an external charger device to which to connect the portable electrical energy storage device for charging of the portable electrical energy storage device, or of an external device to be powered for powering of the external device to be powered by the portable electrical energy storage device; and

    make a determination regarding allowing the charging from the external charger device, or make a determination regarding allowing the powering of the external device to be powered, based on the information regarding authentication, wherein how much energy to release from the portable electrical energy storage device for use by the external device to be powered is determined based on a profile of a user associated with the external device to be powered.

View all claims
  • 2 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×