Method and apparatus for battery control

Details Method and apparatus for battery control Method and apparatus for battery control

1993-03-09

1994-11-08

Teska, Kevin J.

Boots, shoes, and leggings

320 38, 320 48, 340636, 364481, H02J 700, G06F 1520

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053633121

ABSTRACT:
In a power supply control apparatus capable of connecting an AC adapter, it is determined by a controller whether or not the AC adapter is connected. When a battery is set in the apparatus, it is determined whether the battery is in a low battery state. When the AC adapter is connected and the set battery is in a low battery state, charge operation for the battery is started. During charging, a charged state is monitored on the basis of the current value detected by a current detector and a charge time measured by a timer. When the charge amount exceeds a predetermined amount, or the charge time exceeds a predetermined charge time, the charge operation is completed and the battery is used as a power supply.

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