Circuitry for dynamically controlling capacitor charge based on

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1997-12-30

1999-03-30

Tso, Edward H.

Electricity: battery or capacitor charging or discharging

Capacitor charging or discharging

H01M 1044, H01M 1046

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058893881

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for indicating a low battery condition and for dynamically controlling the load on a battery in order to optimize battery usage. A dynamic load controller for a battery includes detection circuitry for measuring at least one condition related to battery capacity, and power control circuitry for adjusting a power load on the battery based upon the condition. The dynamic load controller may be employed to control the power load on a battery that powers an electrotherapy device, such as a defibrillator. The battery condition may include the slope of a capacity curve, which may be the product of the battery voltage and the power delivered from the battery as a function of the delivered power. Based upon this condition, the power control circuitry adjusts the power load to optimize power delivery from the battery. The controller includes circuitry for indicating a low battery condition if battery voltage falls below a battery voltage threshold and the power load falls below a power threshold, or if the optimum power falls below a power threshold. The controller also includes circuitry for indicating a replace battery condition if battery voltage falls below a battery voltage threshold and the power load falls below a minimum power threshold, or if the optimum power falls below a minimum power threshold.

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