US 2024/0203241 A1 · APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR MONITORING BATTERY SYSTEMS INCLUDING MESH NETWORKS

Abstract

Embodiments of a device and methods to operating the same are described that can reliably monitor a plurality of battery systems including a wireless mesh network. The plurality of battery systems are respectively coupled to a plurality of communication devices each configured to receive battery information regarding the battery system coupled thereto. Each communication device may include a communication interface and configured to communicate with other communication devices on a wireless mesh network. Battery information regarding a battery system may be transmitted through the wireless mesh network to reach a gateway. Battery information may further be transmitted from the gateway to a user device, the Internet, or another network for monitoring the battery systems in a communication protocol different from the wireless mesh network. A gateway may be a dedicated gateway device or any of the communication devices on the wireless network.

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Dependent claims

A device for monitoring information regarding a plurality of battery systems, the device comprising:

at least one processor configured to be in electronic communication with a first battery system to obtain battery information regarding the first battery system;
and
a wireless communication interface coupled to the at least one processor and configured to communicate with a plurality of additional devices in a wireless mesh network, wherein each of the plurality of additional devices is coupled to a respective one of a plurality of second battery systems and configured to obtain battery information regarding the respective second battery system;
wherein the at least one processor is further configured to, via the wireless mesh network:
transmit the battery information regarding the first battery system to one or more of the plurality of additional devices;
and
receive, from at least one of the plurality of additional devices, the battery information regarding the respective second battery system to which the at least one of the plurality of additional devices is coupled.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Apparatuses and methods for monitoring battery systems including mesh networks

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Apparatuses and methods for monitoring battery systems including mesh networks

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