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BATTERY SYSTEMS WITH BATTERY GAUGE FUNCTIONS

  • US 20120094154A1
  • Filed: 10/13/2010
  • Published: 04/19/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/13/2010
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A battery system comprising:

  • an indicator having a plurality of channels and operable for displaying information about a battery cell unit in response to control signals received via said channels, wherein said channels include a first channel, and wherein said control signals include a first control signal;

    a sensor operable for generating a sense signal; and

    a controller having a first pin coupled to both said first channel and said sensor, wherein said controller is operable for controlling said first pin to apply said first control signal to said first channel when operating in a gauging mode and for controlling said first pin to receive said sense signal when operating in a sensing mode.

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