Battery management system and apparatus
OwnerJonathan B. Quint, Steven H. Dworkininventors
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Abstract
The invention relates to the management of large stationary batteries. The invention is a comprehensive process for the management of stationary batteries that are used for backup power and are deployed in widely dispersed locations. The OMS™ (Optimization Management System) solution is comprised of Mega-Tags (preferably serialized bar-coded identification labels), a battery testing and data acquisition device, and web-based software. These components work together to provide a platform for managing a large number of perishable, expensive, and geographically dispersed assets.
Claims22
A battery management system comprising:
- a tag associated with a battery;
- said tag bearing a unique identifier;
- a battery tester for performing tests on said battery;
- said battery tester having an input for capturing said unique identifier;
- a communication interface between said battery tester and a computer network;
- a server having a database for storing battery-related data associated with said unique identifier transmitted over said computer network.
A battery management system comprising:
- a tag associated with a battery;
- said tag bearing a unique identifier;
- a battery tester for performing tests on said battery;
- said battery tester having an input for capturing said unique identifier;
- a communication interface between said battery tester and a computer network;
- a server having a database for storing battery-related data associated with said unique identifier transmitted over said computer network;
- software for generating a report from said battery-related data;
- said server having a port for outputting said report to said computer network.
A battery management process comprising the steps of:
- associating a tag with a battery, said tag bearing a unique identifier;
- inputting said unique identifier into said battery tester;
- performing tests on said battery with a battery tester;
- generating test data with said battery tester;
- associating said test data with said unique identifier;
- uploading said test data to a computer network;
- storing said test data in a database.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.