Device for displaying remaining battery capacity

Electricity: measuring and testing – Electrolyte properties – Using a battery testing device

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324427, 320134, G01N 2727, H02J 704

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060492104

ABSTRACT:
A device for displaying the remaining capacity of a rechargeable battery is provided. The device includes a current sensing resistor connected between an external power source and the rechargeable battery, for sensing the charge current and the discharge current of the rechargeable battery. A current-to-frequency converter converts the charge and discharge currents into first and second count signals having first and second frequencies. A microprocessor compares the first and second frequencies with a predetermined frequency, to measure the remaining capacity of the rechargeable battery and generate display data accordingly. A display displays the remaining capacity of the battery. Therefore, the device can accurately display the remaining capacity and charging state of the rechargeable battery, without employing an expensive A/D converter.

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