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US 6,329,793 B1Granted
Method and apparatus for charging a battery
AssigneeMidtronics, Inc.
InventorsKevin I. Bertness, Stephen J. McShane
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Abstract
An apparatus for charging a battery, includes a first electrical connector configured to couple to a positive terminal of the battery and a second electrical connector configured to couple to a negative terminal of the battery. The first and second connectors are used to charge the battery. A microprocessor is configured to test the battery and provide an encrypted output related to the battery test.
Claims78
An apparatus for charging a storage battery, comprising:
- a first positive connector configured to couple to a positive terminal of the battery;
- a first negative connector configured to couple to a negative terminal of the battery;
- an electrical charging source configured to apply a charge signal to the battery through the first positive and negative connectors to thereby charge the battery;
- a microprocessor configured to test the battery, the microprocessor further configured to encrypt data related to the test and thereby provide an encrypted data audit code;
- an output coupled to the microprocessor configured to output the encrypted data audit code;
- and
- wherein the encrypted data audit code is provided to reduce falsification of test results and warranty fraud.
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A method of charging a storage battery, comprising:
- applying an electrical charge signal from an electrical charge source to the battery;
- measuring a parameter of the battery;
- and
- providing an encrypted output audit code as a function of the measured parameter;
- and
- wherein the encrypted output audit code is provided to reduce falsification of test results and warranty fraud.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.