Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided for a battery monitoring system for monitoring an EV battery. The battery monitoring system may comprise a controller electrically connected to a communication port of the EV battery and a power connector of the EV battery. The battery monitoring system may further comprise a controller battery electrically connected to the controller and the EV battery. The controller may be configured to receive power from the controller battery. The controller may configured to intermittently receive power from the power connector of the EV battery and to receive battery information from the communication port of the EV battery.

Abstract: A system, method and apparatus, and/or device is provided for an ad hoc grid network control. The system having a first node, the first node having a power source, one or more loads, a current sensor, a transmission line and a controller. The one or more loads in electronic communication with the power source. The first node current sensor configured to measure a first node current. The transmission line electrically connecting the first node to a second node, the transmission line having a circuit breaker and a second current sensor configured to measure a second node current, wherein the second node current is the current measurement of the transmission line between the first node and the second node. The controller configured to adjust the circuit breaker based on the first node current and the second node current.

Abstract: An adjustable shipping frame for an Electric Vehicle (EV) battery may comprise a lower housing. The lower housing may comprise a first mounting bar and a second mounting bar each having a plurality of rail attachment points. The first mounting bar may be parallel to the second mounting bar. The lower housing may further comprise a first support bar and a second support bar, wherein each of the first support bar and the second support bar may be connected to each of the first mounting bar and the second mounting bar. The lower housing may further comprise a first adjustable rail and a second adjustable rail, each of the first adjustable rail and the second adjustable rail may be configured to attach to each of the mounting bars by the plurality rail attachment points, wherein the first adjustable rail may be configured to attach to a first end of the EV battery and the second adjustable rail may be configured to attach to a second end of the EV battery.

Abstract: A power storage system comprising a protocol translator and a bidirectional, fixed-ratio, direct-current/direct-current (DC/DC) converter. Optionally, the protocol translator converts the battery's unique reports to a more universal format, allowing compatibility with many inverter/chargers or with energy system controllers.

Abstract: A battery balancing device may comprise: a positive terminal of a power source connected to a first cell and an alpha switch; a second cell and a first switch both in connection with a negative terminal of the first cell; and a third cell and a second switch both in electrical connection with the negative terminal of the second cell. The alpha switch may be in series with a first inductor, the first inductor may be both in electrical connection with the first switch and a second inductor, the second inductor may be both in electrical connection with the second switch and a third inductor; the third inductor may be in series with a beta switch; and the beta switch and the third cell may both be in electrical connection with a negative terminal of the power source. Moreover, a method for balancing a string of battery cells is provided.

Abstract: A method of controlling camera and illumination systems may trigger a camera system to start exposing. An illumination system is also triggered to illuminate an infrared exposure of the camera system. The method also triggers multiple camera and illumination systems. In addition, a method of identification by a transmitter is provided. The method provides for modulating an infrared light source with a unique pattern to identify an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and then sending the modulated light pattern to a receiver.

Abstract: Techniques for detecting the presence of a magnetic field associated with a wireless electric vehicle charging (WEVC) system are disclosed. An example of an apparatus for alerting a user of the presence of a magnetic field according to the disclosure includes a mobile device and at least one magnetic flux sensor integrated as part of the mobile device or operably coupled to the mobile device, the at least one magnetic flux sensor configured to detect the presence of the magnetic field associated with a wireless electric vehicle charging system, the mobile device configured to generate an alert based on the presence of the magnetic field detected by the at least one magnetic flux sensor.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to wireless power. A wireless charging device may comprise a charging region configured for placement of one or more chargeable devices. The charging device may further include at least one transmit antenna configured for transmitting wireless power within the charging region. Furthermore, the charging device is configured to exchange data between at least one chargeable device of the one or more chargeable devices.

Abstract: The specification and drawing figures describe and show a hardware continuity loop that is installable in a vehicle for preventing vehicle misappropriation. In one embodiment, the hardware continuity loop includes a plurality of cables that is operatively connected across selected components of a mobile computing platform, and a relay for controlling vehicle response to an attempted vehicle misappropriation. In another embodiment, the hardware continuity loop includes as detection circuit located in the mobile application server adapted to process a signal on sensing vehicle misappropriation, a plurality of programmable general purpose modules, and one or more low side drivers, for causing a vehicle response to attempted vehicle misappropriation.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to wireless power transfer. A power transmitting device is attached to an existing furniture item or is embedded in a host furnishing. The power transmitting device includes a transmit antenna to wirelessly transfer power to a receive antenna by generating a near field radiation within a coupling-mode region. An amplifier applies a driving signal to the transmit antenna. A presence detector detects a presence of a receiver device within the coupling-mode region. The presence detector may also detect a human presence. An enclosed furnishing detector detects when the furnishing item is in a closed state. A power output may be adjusted in response to the closed state, the presence of a receiver device, and the presence of a human.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to wireless power transfer. Energy from a transmit antenna is coupled to internal signals on a transmitter. An impedance measurement circuit generates an impedance indication signal for indicating an impedance difference between the coupled internal signals by comparing them. A controller samples the impedance indication signal and determines digital signaling values responsive to changes in the impedance indication signal. The impedance measurement circuit measures one or more of magnitude difference of the internal signals, phase difference of the internal signals, and changes in power consumed by an amplifier coupled between the RF signal and the transmit antenna. A transmitter generates the electromagnetic field with a transmit antenna responsive to a Radio Frequency (RF) signal to create a coupling-mode region within a near field of the transmit antenna.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to wireless power transfer. A power transmitting device is attached to an existing furniture item or is embedded in a host furnishing. The power transmitting device includes a transmit antenna to wirelessly transfer power to a receive antenna by generating a near field radiation within a coupling-mode region. An amplifier applies a driving signal to the transmit antenna. A presence detector detects a presence of a receiver device within the coupling-mode region. The presence detector may also detect a human presence. An enclosed furnishing detector detects when the furnishing item is in a closed state. A power output may be adjusted in response to the closed state, the presence of a receiver device, and the presence of a human.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to portable wireless charging. A portable charging system may comprise at least one antenna positioned within a portable enclosure. The at least one antenna may be configured to receive power from a power source and wirelessly transmit power to a receive antenna coupled to a chargeable device positioned within a near-field of the at least one antenna.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to wireless power. A wireless charging device may comprise a charging region configured for placement of one or more chargeable devices. The charging device may further include at least one transmit antenna configured for transmitting wireless power within the charging region. Furthermore, the charging device is configured to exchange data between at least one chargeable device of the one or more chargeable devices.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to wireless power transfer. A transmitter generates an electromagnetic field at a resonant frequency with a transmit antenna to create a coupling-mode region within a near field of the transmit antenna. The transmitter defines a beginning of a recurring period by on-off keying the electromagnetic field during a synchronization portion of the recurring period. During a power transmission portion of the recurring period, the transmitter couples portions of the electromagnetic field to different receive antennas of various receiver devices within the coupling-mode region. The transmitter also determines a power allocation within the recurring period for the various receiver devices disposed within the coupling-mode region and adjusts a power level of the near field radiation responsive to power requirements received from the receiver devices.

Abstract: The specification and drawing figures describe and show a hardware continuity loop that is installable in a vehicle for preventing vehicle misappropriation. In one embodiment, the hardware continuity loop includes a plurality of cables that is operatively connected across selected components of a mobile computing platform, and a relay for controlling vehicle response to an attempted vehicle misappropriation. In another embodiment, the hardware continuity loop includes as detection circuit located in the mobile application server adapted to process a signal on sensing vehicle misappropriation, a plurality of programmable general purpose modules, and one or more low side drivers, for causing a vehicle response to attempted vehicle misappropriation.

Abstract: A handheld electronic device comprises a housing around which a plurality of input keys is disposed. The input keys are placed around the housing at locations where fingers will naturally land when the handheld device is being held in an average-sized hand. An interfacing and processing unit is coupled to the plurality of keys and responds to actuation of a selected combination of at least one key by generating data representing a character. In one embodiment the processing unit is arranged to control the display to display an indication of characters that will be input if a combination of one or more input keys is actuated by the user.

Abstract: A battery cell balancing method and apparatus. A simple and inexpensive method and apparatus to balance the cells within a battery configuration where at least some of the cells are arranged in series or a combination of series and parallel. One embodiment balances the cells proportionally to the level of imbalance between the cells. This embodiment is adaptable to more than two cells in series. Another embodiment balances the cells with a constant current. This embodiment will more quickly balance the cells because of the constant current. Components are selected in specific positions to reduce the current draw of the circuit and the effect on the system. The invention injects current into or withdraws current from a position between series cells to be balanced based on whether the voltage is higher or lower than the fractional voltage needed for the cells to be in balance.

Abstract: A battery cell balancing method and apparatus. A simple and inexpensive method and apparatus to balance the cells within a battery configuration where at least some of the cells are arranged in series or a combination of series and parallel. One embodiment balances the cells proportionally to the level of imbalance between the cells. This embodiment is adaptable to more than two cells in series. Another embodiment balances the cells with a constant current. This embodiment will more quickly balance the cells because of the constant current. Components are selected in specific positions to reduce the current draw of the circuit and the effect on the system. The invention injects current into or withdraws current from a position between series cells to be balanced based on whether the voltage is higher or lower than the fractional voltage needed for the cells to be in balance.

Abstract: A handheld electronic device comprises a housing around which a plurality of input keys is disposed. The input keys are placed around the housing at locations where fingers will naturally land when the handheld device is being held in an average-sized hand. An interfacing and processing unit is coupled to the plurality of keys and responds to actuation of a selected combination of at least one key by generating data representing a character. In one embodiment the processing unit is arranged to control the display to display an indication of characters that will be input if a combination of one or more input keys is actuated by the user.