Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system in a specific environment – Electrical signal parameter measurement system
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-03
2006-01-03
Hoff, Marc S. (Department: 2857)
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Measurement system in a specific environment
Electrical signal parameter measurement system
C702S099000, C702S189000, C324S426000, C324S431000, C320S106000, C320S116000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06983212
ABSTRACT:
A battery management system is disclosed for control of individual cells in a battery string. The battery management system includes a charger, a voltmeter, a selection circuit and a microprocessor. Under control of the microprocessor, the selection circuit connects each cell of the battery string to the charger and voltmeter. Information relating to battery performance is recorded and analyzed. The analysis depends upon the conditions under which the battery is operating. By monitoring the battery performance under different conditions, problems with individual cells can be determined and corrected.
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American Power Conversion Corporation
Desta Elias
Hoff Marc S.
Hunter Shane H.
Mintz,Levin,Cohn,Ferris,Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.
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