Method and apparatus for testing and charging a power source
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1. A method of charging batteries, comprising the steps of:
- entering information corresponding to a battery to be charged into a battery charger;
performing a first heavy load test on the battery before performing a micro-load test on the battery; and
determining a condition of the battery to determine whether the battery can be charged based upon the heavy load test.
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Abstract
A method of charging batteries, having the steps of entering information corresponding to a battery to be charged into a battery charger; performing a first heavy load test before performing a micro-load test on the battery; and determining a condition of the battery to determine whether the battery can be charged based upon the heavy load test. This method provides a way to safely and efficiently test the battery.
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1. A method of charging batteries, comprising the steps of:
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entering information corresponding to a battery to be charged into a battery charger;
performing a first heavy load test on the battery before performing a micro-load test on the battery; and
determining a condition of the battery to determine whether the battery can be charged based upon the heavy load test. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A battery charger, comprising:
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means for entering information corresponding to a battery to be charged into a battery charger;
means for performing a first heavy load test on the battery before means for performing a micro-load test on the battery; and
means for determining a condition of the battery to determine whether the battery can be charged based upon the heavy load test. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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