Patents Examined by Tynese V McDaniel
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Patent number: 12689367Abstract: The present invention relates to a relay driving circuit and a battery system for generating a gate voltage for controlling ON/OFF of a pre-charge relay, and provides a relay driving circuit that controls electrical connection between an external device and a battery pack, including: a transistor that receives a control signal of an enable level to perform an ON operation; a first resistor having a first end connected to a positive electrode of the battery pack and a second end connected to the relay, by the ON operation of the transistor; and a second resistor connected between the second end of the first resistor and the external device, the relay receives power supplied from the battery pack in a ratio of a resistance value of the second resistor to a sum resistance value of the first resistor and the second resistor to perform an ON operation.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2022Date of Patent: July 21, 2026Assignee: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.Inventors: Gyuyeol Lee, Hyun Han
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Patent number: 12689233Abstract: The present disclosure provides a charging module and a dual-mode wireless charging system. The charging module includes: a DC/DC converter circuit, a low-frequency charging unit, a high-frequency charging unit, and a controller. The low-frequency charging unit includes low-frequency coils, a low-frequency compensation circuit, and a low-frequency rectifier circuit connected to the DC/DC converter circuit being successively connected. The high-frequency charging unit includes high-frequency coils, a high-frequency tuning circuit, and a high-frequency rectifier circuit connected to the DC/DC converter circuit being successively connected.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2021Date of Patent: July 21, 2026Assignee: Halo Microelectronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ying Liu, Songnan Yang
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Patent number: 12683197Abstract: A system for wake-up control of parallel battery packs includes a first battery pack and a second battery pack connected in parallel. The first battery pack includes a first control unit, and the second battery pack includes a second control unit. The first battery pack is configured to receive a first trigger signal to wake up the first control unit. The first control unit of the first battery pack is configured to output a first driving signal after being woken up. The second battery pack is configured to receive a second driving signal sent from the first battery pack, and transmit the processed second driving signal to the second control unit of the second battery pack, to wake up the second control unit of the second battery pack. The second driving signal is output after the first driving signal is processed by the first battery pack.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2023Date of Patent: July 14, 2026Assignee: NINGDE AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventors: Haoming Tang, Wanjia Wang, Jianping Zhang
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Patent number: 12665442Abstract: A wireless power transfer (WPT) system is provided to drive multiple resonator coils utilizing one power amplifier. The WPT system may include a power amplifier, a differential 1:N power divider, impedance inversion circuits and multiple resonator coils. The WPT system may further include auto-tuning circuits with sensors that facilitate the efficient driving of the multiple resonator coils. As well, there is provided various 3D shaped coil topologies that are comprised of two or more separate coils. The 3D coil topology designs each provide a particular 3D magnetic field for wireless charging.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2022Date of Patent: June 23, 2026Assignee: GaN Systems Inc.Inventors: Tiefeng Shi, Paul Wiener
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Patent number: 12658723Abstract: Interchangeable battery interface apparatus and modular battery systems employing interchangeable battery adapter apparatus are disclosed. Embodiments may be used for adapting tools, instruments, and/or other devices to use different rechargeable battery types on hosts with different battery interface geometries.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2022Date of Patent: June 16, 2026Assignee: SeeScan, Inc.Inventors: Mark S. Olsson, Alexander L. Warren, Michael J. Martin, Jesse O. Casares
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Patent number: 12649375Abstract: A bidirectional charging system for an electric vehicle including a bidirectional terminal connected to the electrical network, a cable for connection to an electric vehicle, a control panel accessible from the terminal and a means of communication to the control system of the electrical network, the vehicle includes a bidirectional charger, said bidirectional charger allows the transfer of electrical energy from the terminal to the battery of the vehicle and vice versa, wherein the user of said vehicle can specify the minimum level of charge of the battery through the terminal of the control panel.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2015Date of Patent: June 9, 2026Assignee: HYDRO QUÉBECInventors: Ghislain Lambert, Samuel Lavoie, Éric Lecourtois, Angelo Giumento, Marin Lagace, Jean-Luc Dupre, Louis-Andŕe Patault, Nacer Boudjerida, Karim Zaghib, Éric Perreault, Philippe Venne
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Patent number: 12636964Abstract: A method includes receiving an indication of a charging current received at an on-board charging circuit of a vehicle from a source having a charging voltage. The on-board charging circuit includes a multi-phase traction motor, an inverter electrically coupled to the multi-phase traction motor and including an upper set of switching elements and a lower set of switching elements, and an energy storage device (ESD) electrically coupled to the inverter and having a storage voltage. The method includes determining whether the charging voltage is greater than or equal to the storage voltage. When the charging voltage is greater than or equal to the storage voltage, the method includes instructing at least one switching element in the upper set to operate in an on state and all of the switching elements in the lower set in an off state to cause fast charging of the ESD using the charging current.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2022Date of Patent: May 26, 2026Assignee: Karma Automotive Inc.Inventors: Fazel Farahmand, Bradley Ketchel
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Patent number: 12636971Abstract: Bidirectional electric vehicle (EV) chargers for Combined Charging system (CCS) compatible EVs implementing alternating current (AC) charging for an EV and direct current (DC) discharging of the EV for providing backup power are disclosed. In one embodiment, a bidirectional EV charger includes a power input interface, a power output interface, and an EV charging interface configured to be electrically coupled with an EV charging port of an EV. The bidirectional EV charger further includes EV charging circuitry electrically coupled between with the power input interface and the EV charging interface; EV discharging circuitry electrically coupled between with the EV charging interface and the power output interface; and a controller electrically coupled with the EV charging circuitry and the EV discharging circuitry. The controller is configured for operating the bidirectional EV charger in a manner compliant to at least one version of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62196 standard.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2021Date of Patent: May 26, 2026Assignee: IoTecha Corp.Inventor: Oleg Logvinov
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Patent number: 12633584Abstract: The invention discloses method and apparatus for dynamic management and control of a lithium battery energy storage system and an electronic device. A battery management system (BMS) is configured to read a present operation data stream of each cell. A diagnosis apparatus is configured to extract a key battery parameter of said each cell from the present operation data stream and consistency thereof, compare the key battery parameter with historical data to determine whether a battery module fails, generate a control parameter according to a diagnosis result, and transmit the present operation data stream to an intelligent gateway and the control parameter to the BMS and an energy management system (EMS), to cause the EMS to dynamically change a charging/discharging control parameter for the battery energy storage system according to a present state of the battery energy storage system.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2022Date of Patent: May 19, 2026Assignee: Makesense Energy Technology Co., Limited.Inventors: Xiao Yan, Zhongcai Liu, Pingchao Hao
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Patent number: 12627214Abstract: A series-parallel switching method and apparatus, a power conversion circuit, and an electronic device are provided. The power conversion circuit includes a control unit and two power conversion modules. The two power conversion modules are connected in series or connected in parallel. Either of the power conversion modules includes output terminals and first switch branches, where the first switch branches are connected to the output terminals, and the output terminals are configured to connect to a load. The first switch branches are connected to the control unit, and the first switch branches are configured to switch an operating state according to a control signal output by the control unit, to provide an energy discharge loop when the two power conversion modules are switched from a parallel connection to a series connection, where the operating state includes a stopping state and a running state.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2023Date of Patent: May 12, 2026Assignee: CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY (HONG KONG) LIMITEDInventors: Meng Wu, Guiying Lin, Jinfeng Gao
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Patent number: 12597783Abstract: Cell selection circuit is provided between n cells connected in series, where n is an integer of 2 or more, and inductor, and is provided at both ends of the selected cell and both ends of inductor can be conductive. Clamp circuit includes at least one clamp switch for forming a closed loop including inductor in a state where cell selection circuit does not select any cells. Current detection circuit detects the value of the current flowing through inductor. Low-pass filter band-limits the detection value. Overcurrent detection circuit activates the protection of inductor when the band-limited detection value exceeds the threshold.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2020Date of Patent: April 7, 2026Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.Inventor: Masaaki Kuranuki
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Patent number: 12597792Abstract: A power module adapted to a computer system is provided in the disclosure. The power module includes three batteries, a first voltage output terminal, a second voltage output terminal, a third voltage output terminal, and a charging/discharging control unit. The charging/discharging control unit determines a quantity of serially connected batteries based on a load signal of the computer system, to supply a first voltage to the first voltage output terminal, a second voltage to the second voltage output terminal, or a third voltage to the third voltage output terminal. The first voltage, the second voltage, and the third voltage correspond to different quantities of batteries. The disclosure further provides a power supply method.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2022Date of Patent: April 7, 2026Assignee: ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Chia Yu Liu, Yii Lin Wu, Kian-Ming Chee, Kai-Chun Liang, Chia-Jui Shih
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Patent number: 12585897Abstract: An operation circuit and a chip pertaining to the field of integrated circuit design technology are disclosed by the present application. The circuit includes a capacitor charging/discharging module and an error amplification module electrically connected to the capacitor charging/discharging module. The capacitor charging/discharging module is configured to receive a first signal and a third signal that are external to the capacitor charging/discharging module and to output a feedback signal. The error amplification module is configured to receive the feedback signal and a second signal that is external to error amplification module and to output, based on the received feedback and second signals, a target signal to the capacitor charging/discharging module. In a steady state, values of the target, first, second and third signals satisfy a predefined mathematical relationship.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2022Date of Patent: March 24, 2026Assignee: SHANGHAI BRIGHT POWER SEMICONDUCTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Yanmei Guo, Zhen Zhu, Yuehui Li, Xiaoru Gao, Yihui Chen, Haifeng Miao, Rulong Jiang
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Patent number: 12587023Abstract: The present application provides a battery power supply device and a battery power supply system. The battery power supply device includes a control module, a DC/DC conversion module and a battery. The DC/DC conversion module includes N DC/DC converters connected in series or in parallel. When the battery power is constant, more output current can be obtained when the N DC/DC converters are in parallel, and more output voltage can be obtained when the N DC/DC converters are in series. Embodiments enable a battery power supply device or system to meet voltage requirements of different loads and improve applicability of a battery.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2022Date of Patent: March 24, 2026Assignees: Zhangzhou Kehua Electric Technology Co., Ltd., Kehua Data Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yongzhi Xu, Yangyuan Chen, Weilong Zhong, Baosen Zhang, Xin Yang
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Patent number: 12587021Abstract: A battery charging system includes a buck switching converter configured to operate in either a buck mode or a boost mode depending on a system reconfiguration, a linear charger having a first terminal and a second terminal, wherein at least one terminal of the first terminal and the second terminal of the linear charger is used for the system reconfiguration, and a switched capacitor converter configured to operate in either a 2:1 charge pump mode or a 1:2 reverse charge pump mode depending on the system reconfiguration.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2021Date of Patent: March 24, 2026Assignee: Halo Microelectronics InternationalInventor: Rui Liu
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Patent number: 12571850Abstract: A storage battery management device includes a control unit. The control unit obtains a current value of a current flowing through a storage battery, a temperature of the storage battery, and a charging rate of the storage battery during a target period. The control unit determines an operation mode of the storage battery during the target period on the basis of the current value and the charging rate. The control unit estimates a degree of degradation of the storage battery during the target period on the basis of the operation mode and the temperature.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2020Date of Patent: March 10, 2026Assignee: KYOCERA CORPORATIONInventors: Tsuyoshi Kubotani, Yuki Oda, Hiromitsu Mishima, Masahiro Baba
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Patent number: 12562585Abstract: An embodiment of this application provides an energy storage system and an energy storage system control method. The energy storage system includes N battery clusters and N-X first conversion units, where N is a positive integer greater than 1 and X is a positive integer less than N. A first side of each of N-X first conversion units is connected in series to a power transmission circuit of one of N-X first battery clusters among the N battery clusters, so as to combine with a corresponding first battery cluster to form a series branch circuit. The N-X series branch circuits are connected in parallel to X second battery clusters in the N battery clusters.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2024Date of Patent: February 24, 2026Assignee: CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY (HONG KONG) LIMITEDInventors: Kai Wu, Xinwei Chen
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Patent number: 12556009Abstract: A reconfigurable battery system is disclosed. The reconfigurable battery system comprises a reconfigurable battery cell array, a controller, and a bus switch. The battery cell array is configured to operate in a first discharge mode, a second discharge mode, or a charge mode. The battery cell array includes a plurality of battery cells arranged as at least a first column of battery cells between a second battery terminal and a first battery terminal and a switch between each battery cell within the first column of battery cells. The bus switch is in signal communication with the battery cell array at the first battery terminal and is configured to select between electrically connecting the first battery terminal to a normal voltage bus or a high-voltage bus.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2021Date of Patent: February 17, 2026Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: John A. Trela, Glen M. Brown, Shengyi Liu
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Patent number: 12556020Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to charging a battery pack by measuring an electrical impedance value of a battery pack by applying a sinusoidal AC excitation signal to a plurality of battery cells of the battery pack, measuring a total impedance value of the battery pack, obtaining a chemical impedance value of the battery pack based on the electrical impedance value and the total impedance value, and adjusting a charge current applied to the battery pack based on the chemical impedance value of the battery pack.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2022Date of Patent: February 17, 2026Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: William P. Rigdon, Lisa M. King, Bhanuprasad V. Gorti, Brian K. Wohltmann, Hussein M. Nosair, Michael Muilwyk
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Patent number: 12556036Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for adjusting the position of coils for adaptive coupling in a wireless power transmission system. A wireless power transmission system, according to the present invention, comprises: a wireless power transmission device having a primary coil for generating a magnetic field and transmitting wireless power; and a wireless power reception device having a secondary coil for receiving the wireless power by being coupled to the primary coil, wherein the wireless power transmission device sequentially emits search pings while moving the primary coil, receives a signal strength packet that corresponds to each search ping, and moves the primary coil to a target position in which the coupling degree of the primary coil and secondary coil is equal to or higher than a fixed threshold value or is relatively the highest.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2016Date of Patent: February 17, 2026Assignee: GE HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Chun Kil Jung