Abstract: The Battery Analyzer in a Battery Pack and Fixture includes a portable handheld device containing multiple battery cells in a battery pack having a microprocessor or ASIC with companion circuitry for measuring the condition of the cell battery and manage the use of the battery taking into consideration the history of the battery, the condition of the various cells within the battery, the device the battery pack is being used in, and other factors. The condition of the battery pack may be displayed with an LCD display for direct user information, or may be relayed electromagnetically back to a base station through the transmitter portion of the device, such as a walkie talkie.

Abstract: A multi-chemistry charger system includes a charger in electrical connection with an analysis station, a battery port formed with a receiver cup sized to receive and establish electrical connection with battery pack. Charger also is in electrical communication with a network system having network components, such as remote computer or lab equipment, and an external programming center, such as a reprogrammable databank or a remotely located databank capable supplying current, updated battery information and charging characteristics. A wireless interface is also in communication with charger to provide a wireless link to other devices, or to retrieve programming or related data from outside data sources.

Abstract: A basic computer system of the present invention includes a CPU electrically connected to an un-interruptible power supply (UPS). The UPS includes a Control and Memory block 106 that is attached to a battery pack containing power cells, such as thin metal film power cells. The number of cells may vary depending on the power density requirements of the UPS, and the voltages which are necessary.