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Method and system for monitoring battery

  • US 5,959,435 A
  • Filed: 10/31/1997
  • Issued: 09/28/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/31/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for monitoring a battery in a battery-powered electronic apparatus having a microprocessor therein, the method comprising the steps of:

  • a) stopping a task running on the microprocessor in response to a check timing signal;

    b) detecting an output voltage of the battery after the task is stopped running on the microprocessor;

    c) resuming the task running on the microprocessor after the output voltage has been detected; and

    d) monitoring a state of the battery based on the detected output voltage.

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