Abstract: A hybrid energy storage system for supplying power to an application with a fluctuating load profile, such as, for example, electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, wind energy harvesting equipment and solar energy harvesting equipment. The hybrid energy storage system includes an ultra-capacitor electrically connected to a DC bus and a power source electrically connected to the DC bus via a controlled switch. The hybrid energy storage system further including a DC/DC converter connected between the power source and the ultra-capacitor, the DC/DC converter boosting a voltage of the power source to charge the ultra-capacitor. The DC/DC converter is preferably controlled to maintain a voltage of the ultra-capacitor at a higher value than the voltage of the power source.

Abstract: A portable smart battery booster is needed that can communicate with an electrical or electronic device and adjusts the charging voltage to meet the requirements of electrical or electronic device. A variety of different voltages and currents may be required for different electrical and electronic devices. To facilitate fast charging, smart electrical or electronic devices may desire a higher voltage which is controlled by the smart electrical or electronic device to facilitate a rapid charge mode.

Abstract: An apparatus for charging and discharging an electrical device in vehicle is provided. The apparatus comprises a switch, first and second power sources, and first and second contactors. The first power source is configured to provide a low voltage. The switch is configured to enable/disable the first power source. The second power source is configured to provide a high voltage for charging the electrical device. The first contactor is operably coupled to the first power source and to the second power source, the first contactor being configured to enable the second power source to provide the high voltage for charging the electrical device in response to the switch enabling the first power source. The second contactor is operably coupled to the first power source and to the second power source, the second contactor being in an open state in response to the switch enabling the first power supply.

Abstract: A modular external defibrillator system in embodiments of the teachings may include one or more of the following features: (a) a base containing a defibrillator module to deliver a defibrillation shock to a patient, (b) a patient parameter monitoring pod connectable to a patient via patient lead cables to collect patient data, the patient data including at least one patient vital sign, (c) a power supply sharing link between the base and the pod, the pod receiving power from the base via the power sharing link, the pod being operable to collect patient data without receiving power from the base, and (d) an external battery charger, the battery charger interrogating the batteries to determine battery information used for battery charging, the battery information including at least one of charging voltage, charging current, and charge time.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to wireless power. A method may comprise receiving wireless power with a receiver and charging an accumulator with energy from the received wireless power. The method may further include conveying energy from the accumulator to an energy storage device upon a charging level of the accumulator reaching a threshold level.

Abstract: A device and a method for an energy sharing network may include an energy store configured to store energy; an energy transmitter-receiver configured to transmit energy and energy related information to at least one neighbor device and to receive energy and energy related information from at least one neighbor device; and a controller configured to control the energy transmitter-receiver based on a predetermined condition.

Abstract: A battery system is disclosed that can internally heat a battery by consuming minimal battery energy and with short heating times.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a transformer coupled to a mains power, a backup power source comprising a first battery, a first power supply line switch configured to switch the power source between the backup power source and the mains power, a connecting interface coupling the power source to an external electronic device comprising a second battery which is rechargeable and a second power supply line switch which is configured such that the external electronic device is able to be powered by either the power source or a second battery, and a charging detector configured to detect the availability of the mains power, wherein the first power supply line switch is further configured to couple the backup power source to the external electronic device via the connecting interface when the mains power is not available such that the first battery is able to deliver power to the external electronic device.

Abstract: A battery management apparatus is provided. The battery management apparatus includes a switched capacitor level shifter having a first port and a second port. The first port is configured to couple to a cell in a battery stack and the second port is configured to couple to a voltage measurement device. The apparatus includes a discharge device coupled to the second port, wherein the discharge device is configured to discharge the cell via the switched capacitor level shifter. A method of managing a battery stack is also included.

Abstract: A battery charger including a converter unit, a terminal adaptor, a cable, a battery, and/or multiple power connectors. A terminal, such as an electronic device, can be connected to the converter unit using the cable or directly to the converter unit without the cable. The converter unit determines when to draw power from an external power and when to cease drawing power from the external power source by detecting a power enablement condition or a power disablement condition. The power disablement condition occurs when the terminal is fully charged, the terminal is disconnected from the converter unit, and/or a charge time of the terminal exceeds the predetermined charge time threshold. The power enablement condition occurs when the terminal is initially connected to the converter unit and/or the terminal needs to be charged. The battery supplies power to components of the converter unit and/or the terminal.

Abstract: A mobile electronic system including a mobile electronic device and a charging accessory is provided. The mobile electronic device includes a first connector and a battery. The charging accessory includes a second connector. The first connector and the second connector are configured to couple the mobile electronic device and the charging accessory. When the charging accessory is coupled to an alternating-current voltage and the mobile electronic device, the charging accessory converts the alternating-current voltage into a direct-current voltage, detects an instantaneous voltage of the battery, determines the value of the direct-current voltage according to the instantaneous voltage, and outputs the direct-current voltage to charge the battery.

Abstract: A battery charger (1000) non-concurrently performing a first operation to charge a main battery (MBA) and a sub-battery (SBA) by using an external power supply (AC), and a second operation to charge the sub-battery by using the main battery, including: a power supply circuit (1); a transformer (3); a secondary-side circuit (4) rectifying a voltage induced in a winding (302) and supplying the voltage to the main battery in a first time period for the first operation, and converting a DC voltage from the main battery into an AC voltage and supplying the AC voltage to the winding in a second time period for the second operation; a conduction angle adjustment circuit (7); and a control circuit (10), the secondary-side circuit being a full-bridge circuit including parallel-connected arms each including parallel-connected bodies connected in series, the parallel-connected bodies each including a switching unit and a rectifying unit connected in parallel.

Abstract: A mobile power supply device and a power supply system thereof are disclosed. The mobile power supply device is used for charging a load device. A rectifier circuit of the mobile power supply device is used for receiving an alternating current power to convert to a direct current power. A battery set includes a plurality of battery units series connected to each other. A charging control unit is used for receiving the direct current power to charge the battery set. An output control unit is used for controlling the battery set to output the direct current power to the load device via a direct-current output port. A direct-current input port is used for inputting the direct current power to the battery set, wherein the direct-current input port includes a determining pin for determining whether the charging control unit connects to another mobile power supply device.

Abstract: Circuit and method for heating first and second batteries. The heating circuit includes first and second switch units, first and second damping components, first and second current storage components, switching control module and energy storage component. The first battery, first damping and current storage components, energy storage component and first switch unit are connected in a first loop to constitute a first charging/discharging circuit. The second battery, second damping and current storage components, energy storage component and second switch unit are connected in a second loop to constitute a second charging/discharging circuit. When the energy storage component is charged/discharged, current in the second charging/discharging circuit is reverse to current in the first charging/discharging circuit.

Abstract: Circuit and method for heating first and second batteries. The heating circuit includes first and second switch units, first and second damping components, first and second current storage components, switching control module and charge storage component. The first battery, first damping and current storage components, first switch unit and charge storage component are connected in a first loop to form a first charging/discharging circuit. The second battery, second damping and current storage components, charge storage component and second switch unit are connected in a second loop to form a second charging/discharging circuit. When the charge storage component is charged or discharges, charging/discharging current in the second charging/discharging circuit is reverse to that in the first charging/discharging circuit.

Abstract: In a two-way direct balance circuit for series cells, a control unit activates a pulse generator to transmit high frequency switch control signals, and a flyback converter is utilized to perform electromagnetic transition between the cells that rapidly conveys power from the cells with high RSOC to the flyback converter and to the cells with low RSOC. The direct energy transfer between cells provides fast and highly efficient performance.

Abstract: An apparatus for performing balancing on cells connected in series and included in a module may comprise a first switching unit including first cell selection switches respectively connected to the cells, and configured to connect a first cell to be balanced to a balancing unit; a second switching unit including second cell selection switches respectively connected to the cells, and configured to connect a second cell to be balanced to the balancing unit; a controller configured to measure voltages of each cell, and controlling operations of the first switching unit, the second switching unit, and the balancing unit based on information on the first and second cells, wherein the first and second cells are selected by the controller using the measured voltages; and/or the balancing unit, connected to the first and second switching units, and configured to perform balancing between the first and second cells selected by the controller.

Abstract: Provided is an electronic device which is selectively connectable to two or more power sources thereby to charge the battery therein, and when connection with one power source is discontinued, the electronic device promptly switches connection to another power source thereby to start battery charging. When the external device connection section 290 becomes connected to an external device, while an AC connection section 300 is connected to an AC power source, a control section 210 performs initial communication with the external device thereby to perform charge setting necessary for charging a battery 310 via the external device.

Abstract: A fuel cell system includes a fuel cell, a secondary cell, a voltage transformer, and a control portion. The control portion charges the secondary cell with surplus electric power at the time of starting the fuel cell, and adjusts voltage of the fuel cell between an open-circuit voltage and a high-potential-avoiding voltage in the case where the secondary cell is expected to become overcharged while the output voltage of the fuel cell is decreased from the open-circuit voltage to the high-potential-avoiding voltage. The foregoing case is at least one of the case where a passage electric power that passes through the voltage transformer exceeds a secondary cell-charging-purpose permitted-to-pass electric power, the case where the input electric power restriction value for the secondary cell is exceeded, and the case where amount of regeneration by the mover that is charged is not restricted.

Abstract: Smart key fob with an integrated rechargeable battery and a replaceable battery. Transfer of charge from the replaceable battery to the rechargeable battery is configured to occur only during a period of time when the key fob remains motionless to reduce RF interference with polling operation of the key fob's transceiver to determine presence of the mother-vehicle nearby. Optionally, the poling operation of the transceiver is reduced or ceased during periods of motionlessness of the key fob.

Abstract: Electronic dispensers and refill units for electronic dispensers are disclosed herein. An exemplary electronic dispenser includes a housing, a processor and a first battery secured to the dispenser. The first battery provides power to the processor. The dispenser further includes actuator drive circuitry for causing the dispenser to move an actuator to dispense fluid from a refill unit. In addition, the dispenser includes a rechargeable energy storage device for providing power to the actuator drive circuitry. Circuitry for charging the rechargeable energy storage device is also provided. The dispenser includes a holder for holding a refill unit and a connector for releasably connecting to a second battery that is provided with the refill unit. The second battery is installed in the connector when a refill unit is installed in the dispenser and removed from the connector when the refill unit is removed from the dispenser.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to battery systems. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a battery system having a first battery group and a second battery group. The first battery group and the second battery group can share a single housing, or be positioned within separate housings. The first battery group and the second battery group can each have a plurality of cells configured in parallel, and the two groups can be electrically integrated. When operating at a low temperature, the first battery group is configured to provide electrical energy to a heating module that selectively heats up one or more segments of the second battery group. In addition, the first battery group also provides energy for initial operation of an electric vehicle or equipment. Once the selected segments of the battery group are heated up to an operating temperature, the selected segments supply electrical power to the vehicle or equipment and charge the first battery group.

Abstract: An electric power supply system can determine a sharing ratio of an electric power so as to increase and decrease an output electric power supplied by an electric power generator in accordance with an output electric power value required for the electric power supply system, in a fuel cell following region where a frequency of a magnitude of the electric power is equal to or higher than a predetermined value in a frequency distribution of a magnitude of the electric power, and can determine the sharing ratio of the electric power so as to increase an output electric power supplied by an electricity storage device, in an assist region where the frequency is lower than a predetermined value in the frequency distribution, and can prevent an excess of discharging from an electricity storage device.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for controlling charging of a portable terminal equipped with a solar battery that converts solar energy into an electrical energy, the apparatus including a thermistor in which a resistance value changes according to a temperature change; a comparator which outputs a first signal when a temperature surrounding the thermistor is less than a preset reference temperature as determined by the resistance value change of the thermistor according to the temperature change and outputs a second signal when the temperature is at least the preset reference temperature or more; and a charging unit which is activated and receives the electrical energy from the solar battery to charge a battery when the first signal is inputted from the comparator, and is deactivated and blocks the charge of battery in case the second signal is inputted.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a system for charging devices. The system includes a master device and a slave device. Some embodiments provide a method for charging devices in a system that includes a slave device and a master device. The slave device includes (1) an antenna to receive a radio frequency (RF) beam and (2) a power generation module connected to the antenna that converts RF energy received by the slave antenna to power. The master device includes (1) a directional antenna to direct RF power to the antenna of the slave device and (2) a module that provides power to the directional antenna of the master device.

Abstract: An apparatus is presented for using decorative objects having charging capabilities for charging battery operated electronic devices (such as portable and/or wireless/mobile devices) in public places. According to one embodiment, the apparatus for charging battery operated portable electronic devices may comprise a decorative unit, a power unit (power bank) comprising one or more accumulator batteries and configured to recharge one or more battery operated devices external to the apparatus. Such an apparatus may further comprise at least one isolation piece/portion separating the decorative and rechargeable power units and configured to provide electric isolation between the decorative and rechargeable power units.

Abstract: Systems and methods that recharge power supply units of portable electronic devices by leveraging energy harvesting or scavenging techniques. A recharge component accumulates energy from a plurality of sources, and supplies an electric current to the portable electronic device for a charge thereof. The sources of energy are based on routine user actions such as muscle movements (e.g., walking, movement of eye lashes, body heat), and can further consider environmental factors such as exposure to sunlight, temperature, as well as availability of external power sources.

Abstract: A voltage-detecting circuit includes a flying capacitor; a first switch circuit allowing plural electric cells connected in series, so that polarity of voltage across electrodes of the flying capacitor charged by one of the electric cells is opposite to polarity of voltage across the electrodes of the flying capacitor charged by an adjacent one of the electric cells; a second switch circuit discharging the flying capacitor; an output circuit outputting a signal depending on the voltage across the flying capacitor; a shield arranged around the flying capacitor electrodes to substantially equalize parasitic capacitances between the shield and each of the electrodes; and a voltage-controlling circuit equalizing voltage between one of the electrodes of the flying capacitor and the shield when charging the flying capacitor, with voltage between another one of the electrodes of the flying capacitor and the shield when discharging the flying capacitor.

Abstract: An electricity supply system comprises: a battery module, a control module, and a distribution box. The battery module includes at least two in-series modules, each comprising at least two battery groups connected in series. The control module is connected with the battery module and includes an IGBT module, a relay module, and a relay control module. The relay module includes a plurality of relays K. Each in-series module is connected to the relay module. The relay module is connected to the IGBT module. The relay control module is configured for controlling ON or OFF of each relay K so as to select an in-series module to work with the IGBT module. The distribution box is connected with the control module.

Abstract: Methods and systems for balancing battery states of charge in a multi-sectioned battery. In some embodiments, states of health and states of charge of one or more sections of a multi-sectioned battery may be determined. A relationship between the states of charge and states of health of the battery sections may be determined. This information may be used apply a balancing algorithm to redistribute energy between the various battery sections in order to reduce a spread between the states of charge due to the varying states of health.

Abstract: The cellular phone 100 according to the present invention comprises a plurality of solar cell modules 110 arranged on different surfaces of a casing, a plurality of electric power control parts 132 connected to each of said plurality of solar cell modules 110, a mechanical form detection sensor 120 as a state detection part for detecting a state of said cellular phone 100, and an electric power selection part 134 (FIG. 1).

Abstract: A device for charging portable electronic devices via a motorcycle, said device comprising: (a) a connector for a portable electronic device; and (b) said connector electrically connected to a vehicle's battery.

Abstract: A battery charger in a power supply apparatus is mechanically and electrically connectable to and disconnectable from a battery that is for supplying electric power to a power-assisted bicycle, and includes an AC outlet and a USB connecting terminal that are electrically connected with the other apparatus and supply the electric power from the battery to the other apparatus.

Abstract: There is provided an information processing apparatus including a travelable information display unit that displays before a discharge, regarding motor-driven movable bodies of a discharge source and a discharge destination driven by using electric power of batteries, information about places to which the motor-driven movable body of the discharge source can move using electric power of the battery left after the discharge by assuming, when information about a discharge amount discharged from the battery of the motor-driven movable body of the discharge source toward the motor-driven movable body of the discharge destination that receives power supply is input, a case in which the discharge amount is discharged from the battery.

Abstract: This invention is a Clip-type mobile power supply. The mobile power supply and a protective sleeve is connected through a sliding buckle to form an organic whole. Mobile terminal is connected to the power supply through connectors pins. Data on the mobile terminal can also interface with external devices through external interface pins. The mobile power supply can be easily separated from the protective sleeve when it is not in use.

Abstract: A charger for charging a high voltage battery and a low voltage battery, includes a bidirectional buck boost converter, a first full duty converter and a second full duty converter. The bidirectional buck boost converter is configured to supply power to the high voltage battery or supply power to the low voltage battery from the high voltage battery. The first full duty converter is configured to generate charging power by using an AC commercial power supply. The second full duty converter is connected to the first full duty converter and the bidirectional buck boost converter and configured to generate charging power in the low voltage battery.

Abstract: A terminal includes a first battery to supply power to the terminal if a power level of the first battery is above a first reference threshold, a second battery to supply power to the terminal if the power level of the first battery is below the first reference threshold, and a switch to connect at least one of the first battery and the second battery to power the terminal based on the power level of the first battery, in which the first battery is detachable from the terminal.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for parallel battery balancing are described. A battery assembly comprises a first battery interface and a second battery interface; the first battery interface may connect to a first battery exhibiting a first voltage profile and the second battery interface may connect to a second battery exhibiting a second voltage profile. The battery assembly further comprises a current flow control mechanism to direct current flow to, from, and between the first battery and the second battery, with current directed to each battery being adapted so as to be compatible with the voltage profile of the battery.

Abstract: An output power controller in a system having two or more secondary batteries connected in parallel. A battery ECU transfers all the stored electric charge from one secondary battery to another secondary battery when battery temperature and state of charge (SOC) are so low that an output power requirement cannot be satisfied. The SOC of the secondary battery increases by the transfer of the stored electric charge and output power sufficient for the output power requirement can be obtained. Further, the secondary batteries are heated by thermal energy generated by the transfer of the stored electric charge.

Abstract: A toteable or wearable fashion item configured to provide an electronic charge to a mobile electronic device. The device includes a battery comprising one USB port and one pin port and a pouch secured to the fashion device and containing the battery substantially concealed therein, the pouch defining at least one opening which facilitates access to the USB port and the pin port.

Abstract: A portable battery charger comprises a power cord having a first end and a second end, with a power input connector interface on the first end of the cord for connection to a power source and a power output connector interface on the second end of the cord for connection to an electronic device needing recharging. A rechargeable battery internally disposed within the power cord is operably connected with the power input connector interface, the power output connector interface, and a power indicator means for indicating the power capacity in the internal battery unit. The battery charger can be combined with an adapter unit or interchangeable adapter pieces on the power input end to interface with various power sources. The battery charger can similarly be combined with an adapter unit or interchangeable adapter pieces on the power output end to interface with various charging connection ports used on electronic devices.

Abstract: A charger for a hand-held power tool includes a power source interface, a charger base and a charging cradle rotatably supported on the charger base. The rotatable charging cradle includes at least two charging output terminals electrically connected to the power source interface. A power tool system includes the charger and the hand-held power tool. A method of charging the power tool system includes contacting charging input terminals of the power tool with the charging output terminals, rotating the charging cradle and the power tool relative to the charging base and supplying charging current to at least one battery cell while the charging cradle and the power tool are allowed to freely swing relative to the charging base.

Abstract: Provided is a battery control system including a power generation unit that generates electric power from renewable energy as an energy source, a battery storing the electric power, a power generation amount estimation unit that estimates a generation amount of electric power generated by the power generation unit, based on estimation information in which a renewable energy amount available to the power generation unit is estimated, a power consumption amount estimation unit that estimates power consumption, a determination unit that determinates whether or not electric power is to be stored in the battery, based on a storage amount of the battery, the generation amount of electric power and the amount of power consumption, and a power acquisition unit that acquires electric power to be stored in the battery, when, as a result of determination by the determination unit, electric power is to be stored in the battery.

Abstract: System and methods for balancing a vehicle battery system are presented. In certain embodiments, a method for balancing battery system having multiple battery sections may include receiving estimated states of charge of the battery sections. Based on the estimated states of charge, a determination may be made whether the battery sections have states of charge within one of plurality of regions included in a state of charge window. Based on the determination, one of a plurality of different balancing algorithms may be utilized to control transfer energy between the battery sections to balance the battery sections.

Abstract: This present invention provides a compact and portable dolly charger with amusing appearance, particularly for use outdoors. It has the following features; an interesting and specific pattern of appearance, a doll body having a major accommodating space and a secondary accommodating space, a charging socket located across the major accommodating space and the surface of the doll body for fitting of a power line to a portable electronic device, a modular battery box located in the secondary accommodating space and electrically connected to the charging socket and a printed circuit board, a printed circuit board electrically connected to the charging socket and capable of outputting the electric power of the modular battery box to a portable electronic device via the charging socket and a power line, the secondary accommodating space having an opening for installing the modular battery box and a capping plate for closing the opening.

Abstract: An information output apparatus comprises a body and a base station. The body has a first battery and an output unit. The first battery is a rechargeable battery. The output unit outputs information. The base station is fixed to a car and supports the body that is detachable. The base station has a power generator that converts at least one of light, heat, wind, or vibration to electrical energy. Charging the first battery is performed on the basis of electrical energy generated by the power generator, without using electrical energy charged in a car battery. The body operates on the basis of electrical energy that is either generated by the power generator or charged in the first battery, without using the electrical energy charged in the car battery.

Abstract: A balancing circuits and methods for hybrid batteries having two different rechargeable batteries that are coupled in series includes coupling a fuel gauge to each battery to determine the state of charge of each battery, comparing the state of charge of the two batteries, and if the state of charge of the two batteries is more than a predetermined difference, then enabling a switching converter to source current to a node between the batteries or to sink current from the node between the batteries, as required to tend to equalize the state of charge of the two batteries. Otherwise, if the state of charge of the two batteries is equal within a predetermined allowance, then disabling the switching converter.

Abstract: An apparatus for balancing a plurality of cells in a battery includes common bus having a connector for connecting to a common bus of another battery. Each of plurality of balancing circuits has a bidirectional voltage converter connected to a given cell of the plurality of cells and a linear current regulator arrangement controls the magnitude of current flow between the bidirectional voltage converter. A controller is connected to the common bus and the plurality of cells and selectively operatives the plurality of balancing circuits to transfer energy between the plurality of cells and the common bus to balance the states of charge of the cells. The balancing circuits are operated in response to actual states of charge of the cells, an average state of charge, a desired voltage level for the common bus, and an actual voltage level on the common bus.

Abstract: A charging control system for charging a secondary battery from a solar battery, including a first path for transmitting power from the solar battery to the secondary battery, a second path for sensing the voltage of the secondary battery, and a comparison unit for comparing the solar battery voltage with the sensed voltage of the secondary battery. The first path includes a first interrupter, controlled by the comparison unit, which interrupts the first path to prevent discharge of the secondary battery through the solar battery when the solar battery voltage falls below the secondary battery voltage. The second path includes a second interrupter that interrupts the second path after the first path is interrupted, to prevent the secondary battery from discharging through the second path when not being charged through the first path.

Abstract: In an embodiment, set forth by way of example and not limitation, a USB dedicated charger identification circuit includes a USB D+ port, a USB D? port, a first circuit conforming to a first identification protocol, a second circuit conforming to a second identification protocol, and logic selectively coupling one of the first circuit and the second circuit to the USB D+ port and the USB D? port. In an alternate embodiment set forth by way of example and not limitation, a method to provide USB charger identification includes providing a first USB charger identification at a USB D+ port and a D? port, Next, it is detected if the first USB charger identification was inappropriate. Then, if the first USB charger identification was inappropriate, a second USB charger identification is provided at the USB D+ port and the D? port.