Abstract: A vehicle power starting method generates a recharging function based on a temperature and a voltage of a vehicle starting capacitor. The method determines a temperature of the vehicle starting capacitor when the capacitor is running in parallel with the motorized vehicle's battery and the motorized vehicle's electrical system. The method calculates a maximum charging level of the vehicle starting capacitor when running in parallel with a motorized vehicle's battery and the motorized vehicle's electrical system; and adapts the recharging process of the vehicle starting capacitor based on the recharging function and a predetermined charging timed cycle.

Abstract: An engine cranking system and a method of cranking an engine are provided. The engine cranking system comprises an engine, cranking motor, and capacitor. The engine cranking system further comprises an electrical path interconnecting the cranking motor or a battery to the capacitor. The engine cranking system further comprises a control circuit coupled to the capacitor. The control circuit comprises a timer operative to track temporal information. The control circuit is operative to apply a control voltage that varies in response to the tracked temporal information. The control circuit further comprises a relay included in the electrical path. The relay is operative to switch, in response to the control voltage, between an open-circuit condition, in which the relay interrupts the electrical path, and a closed-circuit condition.

Abstract: An engine cranking system and a method of cranking an engine are provided. The engine cranking system comprises an engine, cranking motor, and capacitor. The engine cranking system further comprises an electrical path interconnecting the cranking motor or a battery to the capacitor. The engine cranking system further comprises a control circuit coupled to the capacitor. The control circuit comprises a timer operative to track temporal information. The control circuit is operative to apply a control voltage that varies in response to the tracked temporal information. The control circuit further comprises a relay included in the electrical path. The relay is operative to switch, in response to the control voltage, between an open-circuit condition, in which the relay interrupts the electrical path, and a closed-circuit condition.

Abstract: A charging system includes cables, a switch, and a wireless receiver. A first cable is coupled to a vehicle to conduct current. A second cable is coupled to the vehicle to conduct a separate current. The switch is coupled to the first and second cables to control current flow to the vehicle. A wireless receiver coupled to the switch facilitates the flow of current to the vehicle when the wireless receiver receives an incoming signal from a transmitter. The method of charging a vehicle comprises coupling the switch to the first cable and the second cable; coupling a first and second boost module to the switch; coupling a controller to the first and second boost module to control the flow of current to the vehicle when a threshold voltage is detected; and coupling a wireless receiver to the switch to facilitate current flow to the vehicle when the wireless receiver receives an incoming signal and a correct polarity is detected.

Abstract: An engine cranking system includes an engine, a cranking motor coupled to the engine, a battery coupled to the cranking motor and to a system ground and a capacitor. First and second electrical paths interconnect the capacitor with the cranking motor and the system ground. The system further includes first and second switches and a first relay included in one of the first or second electrical paths. The first relay is moveable between at least a closed-circuit position, wherein the first relay completes one of the first and second electrical paths, and an open-circuit position, wherein the first relay interrupts one of the first and second electrical paths. The first switch is coupled between the first relay and the capacitor.

Abstract: An engine cranking system includes an engine, a cranking motor coupled to the engine, a battery, a capacitor and an ignition switch. A first relay is connected between the cranking motor and system ground. A second relay is moveable between at least an open-circuit condition and a closed-circuit position to complete an electrical path connecting the capacitor with the cranking motor. The first relay is connected between the capacitor and the second relay. In one embodiment, a running engine sensory component is coupled between the first relay and system ground. In another embodiment, the engine cranking system includes a running engine sensory component connected to a relay and a control module connected to the relay and the capacitor. In one embodiment, a momentary switch is coupled between the capacitor and the relay.