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Extending battery life for a rechargeable battery

  • US 9,425,630 B2
  • Filed: 09/08/2011
  • Issued: 08/23/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/08/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for extending battery life for a rechargeable battery, comprising:

  • determining, using a processor, an amount of energy expected to be used during an operating time period based on expected active periods for the rechargeable battery during the operating time period;

    estimating, using the processor, a desired energy storage for the rechargeable battery based on the amount of energy expected to be used;

    computing, using the processor, a defined charge voltage based on the desired energy storage; and

    charging the rechargeable battery to the defined charge voltage.

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