Abstract:
A method and apparatus for wirelessly charging a chargeable device, such as a smart phone, digital music player, or navigation device, using a wireless charger. The wireless charger includes a connector, a retainer, and a wireless power transmitter. The connector is configured to secure the wireless charger to a visor in a passenger compartment of a vehicle. The retainer is configured to selectively retain a chargeable device having a recipient coil. The wireless power transmitter includes a charging coil configured to carry a fluctuating electric current that generates a changing magnetic field for receipt by a recipient coil of the chargeable device. The changing magnetic field induces a fluctuating electric current in the recipient coil, which is used to charge a battery pack of the chargeable device.
Abstract:
A system comprises a battery and a battery-powered device. Battery contacts and a data interface are therebetween. The battery includes low-power and high-power circuits to output power, from a cell, to the battery-powered device via the contacts. The high-power circuit outputs power higher than the low-power circuit. A switch(es) connects and disconnects the high-power circuit to/from the contacts, the low-power circuit connected to the contacts when the switch disconnects the high-power circuit. A voltage detector: detects a battery-voltage on the contacts and an output voltage on the data interface; when the output voltage is greater than the battery-voltage, controls the switch to connect the high-power circuit to the contacts; and when the output voltage is below the battery-voltage, controls the switch to disconnect the high-power circuit from the contacts. The battery-powered device provides the output voltage on the data interface as powered from the contacts by the battery.
Abstract:
A battery module includes a first load terminal, a second load terminal, a first charger terminal, a charger enable terminal, and a battery having a first battery terminal coupled to the first load terminal and a second terminal coupled to the second load terminal. A first isolation device is coupled between the first load terminal and the first charger terminal and has an enable terminal coupled to the charger enable terminal. A first protection circuit includes a second isolation device coupled between the second battery terminal and the second load terminal and a first sensing circuit configured to enable the second isolation device responsive to detecting a failure of the first isolation device.
Abstract:
Battery circuitry forms part of apparatus for connecting a battery power source to a portable electronic device. The battery circuitry is configured to detect a transitioning of an enable signal, caused by actuation of a power switch, from a de-asserted state to an asserted state. In response to detecting the transitioning of the enable signal, the battery circuitry is further configured to open an electrical path within the battery circuitry. The path, when opened, connects the battery power source in a manner that permits powering on of the portable electronic device.
Abstract:
A method for dynamic limiting of battery voltage includes determining that a voltage delivered by a battery exceeds a predefined maximum safe voltage for operation of a portable electronic device in a hazardous environment and, in response, enabling a voltage restriction circuit in a supply line between the battery and the portable electronic device to reduce the voltage delivered by the battery below the maximum safe voltage, and supplying electrical power to the portable electronic device at the reduced voltage. Enabling the voltage restriction circuit may include deactivating a MOSFET switch that includes a forward biased body diode to allow the body diode to provide a fixed voltage drop. The method also includes determining that the voltage delivered by the battery no longer exceeds the maximum safe voltage and, in response, disabling the first voltage restriction circuit by activating the MOSFET, thus allowing the body diode to be bypassed.
Abstract:
A device, battery and system to reduce battery leakage is provided. The system includes a battery, a battery-powered device, and an interface therebetween comprising cell contacts and a data interface. The battery comprises: a cell; a low-power protection circuit; and a high-power protection circuit configured to receive an indication via the data interface that disables the high-power protection circuit, leaving the low-power protection circuit enabled. The battery-powered device comprises: a high-power subsystem used when the battery-powered device is in an operating state; a switch between the cell contacts and the high-power subsystem; and one or more sensing circuits configured to, in response to determining one or more of a power-off state and a low-battery state: open the switch to the high-power subsystem; and transmit, to the battery, via the data interface, the indication.
Abstract:
A device, battery and method for spark detection based on transient currents is provided. The battery includes: a cell; an interface; a first protection circuit and a second protection circuit. The first protection circuit comprises a first switch between the cell and the interface. The second protection circuit comprises a second switch between the cell and the interface. The first protection circuit is configured to: measure a load current on the cell; and open the first switch according to a first delay time based on the measurement of the load current. The second protection circuit is configured to: measure a transient current on the cell above the load current; and open the second switch according to a second delay time, lower than the first delay time, based on the measurement of the transient current.
Abstract:
A method for charging a battery includes detecting, with an electronic processor, a presence of the battery coupled to a charging interface. The method includes receiving, with the electronic processor, a command, the command including a charge mode. The method includes, in response to receiving the command, controlling a charging circuit coupled to the charging interface to charge the battery to a predetermined level based on the charge mode. The method includes, when the battery reaches the predetermined charge level, sending a battery control command, based on the charge mode, to control an active limiting circuit of the battery via a single wire data line coupled to the charging interface.
Abstract:
A battery pack selectively coupled to a portable electronic device and/or a recharging source, and configured to inhibit corrosion with discharge blocking features, the battery pack includes a positive terminal, a negative terminal, and a data terminal accessible from a housing of the battery pack, wherein each of the positive terminal, the negative terminal, and the data terminal are coupled to a battery in the battery pack; and a discharge blocking circuit configured to allow/block voltage across the positive terminal and the negative terminal based on a presence of a steady state pull up on the data terminal, wherein the steady state pull up is based on the battery pack being coupled to the recharging source, via the positive terminal, the negative terminal, and the data terminal.