Abstract: A system and method for optimizing electrochemical cells including electrodes employing coordination compounds by mediating water content within a desired water content profile that includes sufficient coordinated water and reduces non-coordinated water below a desired target and with electrochemical cells including a coordination compound electrochemically active in one or more electrodes, with an improvement in electrochemical cell manufacture that relaxes standards for water content of electrochemical cells having one or more electrodes including one or more such transition metal cyanide coordination compounds.

Abstract: A method of target molecule detection includes simultaneously obtaining a first signal from a first working electrode and a second signal from a second working electrode, wherein the first signal is responsive to interaction of the first recognition element with the target molecule in a sample, and the second signal is indicative of background noise from the sample. The method further includes generating a modified signal that is proportional to an instantaneous difference between the first and second signals, wherein the modified signal indicates an amount of the target molecule present in the sample.

Abstract: Proposed are a device and a method for inspecting an air void at a lead film of a battery to simply and accurately perform total inspection of a gap between a lead film and the lead tab boundary by using an OCT, wherein an object to be inspected in which the lead film is attached to a lead tab is conveyed through a conveying device, the conveyed object is gripped and loaded to an inspection position, the object is aligned to form an OCT focus on an interface between the lead tab and the lead film of the object, a gap inspection image between the lead tab and the lead film is obtained by scanning the interface between the lead tab and the lead film by using an OCT scanner above the inspection position, and the obtained gap inspection image is analyzed, thereby determining fusion quality of the lead film.

Abstract: A method for monitoring battery degradation including receiving, from a pressure sensor, a first pressure value associated with a battery pack, comparing the first pressure reading to a first pressure threshold value and if the first pressure reading is greater than the first pressure threshold value, applying a first battery discharge pulse to the battery pack. The method further includes calculating a first internal resistance value of the battery pack in response to the first battery discharge pulse, comparing the first internal resistance value to an initial internal resistance value, and transmitting an alert to an electronic device if the first internal resistance value exceeds the initial internal resistance value.

Abstract: A backlight module includes a cover plate, a light guide plate, a circuit board, a reflective layer, and a light source. The light guide plate is disposed under the cover plate and has a first hole corresponding to a light-shielding region of the cover plate. The circuit board is disposed under the light guide plate and includes a first substrate and a conductive layer having a through hole. The reflective layer is disposed between the light guide plate and the circuit board and has a second hole. The first substrate is in contact with the reflective layer. The conductive layer is disposed between the first substrate and the reflective layer having a recess recessed into the through hole. The light source is disposed on the circuit board, accommodated in the first hole and the second hole corresponding thereto, and in contact with the conductive layer.

Abstract: A metal section in concrete or mortar material is protected against corrosion by providing an anode and a solar panel where the solar panel and the anode are supplied for installation as a common unit where the anode is mounted to the rear of the solar panel with an optional storage component therebetween. At least a part of the anode is attached to a surface of the material and one or both of the anode and the solar panel is flexible to conform to the surface. In installation, a light meter is used to determine levels of ambient light for example in an interior location not in receipt of direct sunlight and details of the material and metal section at the location to calculate a required location and size of the solar panels and the anodes.

Abstract: A powered anode current drive device is configured to automatically determine an anode drive current that offsets galvanic corrosion in a vessel. A method alerts a user on a change of an output of a powered anode current drive device. The method includes receiving an anode drive level output of the powered anode current drive device, determining electrical characteristics of the anode drive level output, analyzing the determined electrical characteristics for anomalous behavior, and generating an alert of the anomalous behavior.

Abstract: A circuit is formed by connecting positive terminals and negative terminals of a power storage device and an external power supply, and a resistor and a switch are arranged in series between a positive-side conductor and a negative-side conductor. An ON time for which the switch is temporarily closed before start of inspection is made longer as the capacity of the power storage device is larger. An ON voltage between the positive-side and negative-side conductors within the ON time, and an OFF voltage between these conductors at a time other than the ON time are obtained, and a parasitic resistance value of the circuit is calculated based on the ON and OFF voltages and a resistance value of the resistor. During the inspection, the voltage of the external power supply, which is applied to the power storage device, is increased according to the parasitic resistance value.

Abstract: A spot welding-type system is provided adapted to facilitate evaluating a rechargeable battery. The system includes first and second electrodes to contact the rechargeable battery. The first electrode includes a first contact surface to facilitate inducing an internal short circuit within the rechargeable battery during operation of the spot welding-type system, and the second electrode includes a second contact surface to contact the rechargeable battery. The first and second contact surfaces are dissimilar contact surfaces, and the second contact surface is larger than the first contact surface. The system with the rechargeable battery disposed between the first and second contact surfaces produces, in operation, a localized pressure on, and a localized heating of, the rechargeable battery in a spot-sized region where the first contact surface contacts the rechargeable battery to facilitate generating and evaluating a potential internal short circuiting of the rechargeable battery.

Abstract: A method of remote sensing a charge includes charging or discharging a first capacitor of a first RC circuit and a second capacitor of a second RC circuit to a predetermined threshold voltage using a power source. When each of the capacitors reach the predetermined threshold voltage, a response signal is provided from a communications module to a handheld computing device comprising a reader system. An amount of time between the response signals is determined. The amount of time is indicative of charge information.

Abstract: A printing apparatus includes first and second actuators for exerting force to liquid, the number of the second actuators being smaller than the number of the first actuators; a switching circuit; first, second and third power circuits for applying voltages to the first and second actuators; and a controller for controlling driving of the first and second actuators. The controller is configured to control the switching circuit to electrically connect the first power circuit and some of the first actuators, electrically connect the second power circuit to the other of the first actuators and electrically connect the third power circuit to the second actuators, based on the number of the first actuators and the number of the second actuators.

Abstract: Various embodiments may be generally directed to techniques for using an observed battery stress history to manage operation of a computing system component in a high power performance mode when powered by a battery. Various embodiments include techniques for tracking stresses to a battery. Various embodiments include techniques for comparing the battery stress history to a degradation baseline for the battery. Various embodiments include techniques for developing a degradation baseline for a battery including, for example, a degradation baseline based on expected stress to a battery and/or a degradation baseline based on a battery reliability model. Various embodiments include techniques for determining a battery stress surplus or deficit. Various embodiments include techniques for managing operation of a performance enhancing mode or high power performance mode of a computing system component based on the determined battery stress surplus or deficit.

Abstract: A device for monitoring an electrical insulation in the case of a vehicle electrical system of a vehicle, includes: a voltage source for generating direct voltages having a first and a second voltage value; a voltage-measuring unit between a positive and a negative power supply line of the vehicle electrical system for measuring a voltage between the positive and the negative power supply line; a current path between a positive current connection of the voltage source and the positive power supply line; a current-measuring unit in the current path for measuring a current flowing through the current path; a determining unit designed to determine an insulation resistance between the vehicle electrical system and an electrical ground from voltage measurement values of the voltage-measuring unit, current measurement values of the current-measuring unit, and the first and the second voltage value.

Abstract: A method for detecting foreign objects in an induction charging device, with the aid of at least one control and/or regulating unit of the induction charging device, includes: ascertaining a resonance frequency; determining an actual quality at the resonance frequency; and comparing the actual quality to a setpoint quality which is a function of a resonance frequency.

Abstract: Through the use of a persistent connection between security, monitoring and automation controller devices and provider supported servers in an operator domain, recordation of sensor fault events, SMA controller events, and communication events is provided. Servers in the operator domain can record events and provide a filtered log of events surrounding an alarm event or other selected timeframe.

Abstract: Contemplated methods and devices comprise performing electrochemical sample analysis in a multiplexed electrochemical detector having reduced electrical cross-talk. The electrochemical detector includes electrodes that share a common lead from a plurality of leads. The sample, which may be a liquid sample, is introduced into one or more sample wells and a signal is applied to at least one of the electrodes. A response signal is measured while simultaneously applying a substantially fixed potential to each of a remainder of the plurality of leads.

Abstract: A pipeline monitoring unit and method are disclosed. The unit includes a pressure monitoring unit couplable to a pipeline and arranged to monitor fluid pressure in the pipeline over time when coupled to the pipeline and generate data on the fluid pressure at a first sampling rate. A processing unit is arranged to process the data from the pressure monitoring unit to downsample at least a portion of the data from the pressure monitoring unit to a second sampling rate, the second sampling rate being less than the first sampling rate, to generate working data and monitor the samples in the working data for samples having predetermined characteristics to identify a transient event. Upon identifying a transient event, data including at least a portion of the data from the pressure monitoring unit having the first sampling rate is communicated to a remote system for analysis.

Abstract: In a calibration process, a capacitor unit is removed from end terminals, or namely, respective capacitors are not connected to terminals. A prescribed voltage (a known voltage) is applied between these end terminals. Among bypass switches of a bypass circuit, the bypass switches connected to one terminal or two or more consecutive terminal pairs from the positive end terminal side are ON. Terminal voltages other than the negative end terminal are obtained and stored as calibration information.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and apparatus for determining properties of a surface.

Abstract: A testing device for solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) is disclosed. The testing device which combines the original cell housing with a four-point probe equipment is set for measuring SOFC MEA. The current collectors on anode and cathode in the original cell housing are respectively replaced by four independent probe units. They are not only to collect current but also to become measuring probes. Therefore, the lateral impedance of anode and cathode can be measured. Furthermore, the local characteristics are examined by open circuit voltage (OCV), I-V curve, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurements. The results show that the lateral impedance is substantially varied with temperatures. The distributions of OCV, current density, EIS and cell voltage in long-term test at the center of the cell are different from the edge.

Abstract: A measuring device is used in conjunction with a programmable controller for monitoring electrolyte levels in the battery. According to one implementation, the measuring device is located in a battery and is configured to detect when the electrolyte level in the battery falls below a particular level. The controller is in electrical communication with the electrolyte detection device. The controller is configured to: (i) receive a signal from the electrolyte level detection device indicating when the electrolyte level in the battery has fallen below the particular level; (ii) introduce a wait-period after the signal is received; and (iii) enable an indicator to indicate that the electrolyte level in the battery should be refilled when the wait-period expires.

Abstract: Described herein are devices, systems, and methods for determining the composition of liquids, including the identity of one or more drugs in the liquid, the concentration of the drug, and the type of diluent using immittance spectroscopy. These devices, systems and methods are particularly useful for describing the identity and, in some variations, concentration of one or more components of a medical liquid such as intravenous fluid. In particular, described herein are devices, systems and methods that may operate in low ionic strength diluents. Also described are methods of recognizing complex immittance spectrograph patterns to determine the composition of a liquid by pattern recognition.

Abstract: One or more charge pumps may be used to amplify the output voltage from a chemically-sensitive pixel that comprises one or more transistors. A charge pump may include a number of track stage switches, a number of boost phase switches and a number of capacitors. The capacitors are in parallel during the track phase and in series during the boost phase, and the total capacitance is divided during the boost phase while the total charge remains fixed. Consequently, the output voltage is pushed up.

Abstract: Provided are an apparatus and a method for diagnosing an abnormality in a cell balancing circuit. The apparatus may include a plurality of cell balancing circuits respectively connected to a plurality of battery cells included in a battery pack for balancing the voltages of the battery cells, a diagnosis resistor respectively installed between the cell balancing circuit and a cathode terminal and an anode terminal of the corresponding battery cell, a voltage measuring unit for measuring a voltage difference of the balancing circuit corresponding to each of the battery cells, and a control unit for turning on or off a cell balancing circuit to be diagnosed and for determining whether there is an abnormality in the cell balancing circuit to be diagnosed, based on a variation pattern of a voltage difference of a cell balancing circuit adjacent to the cell balancing circuit to be diagnosed that is measured by the voltage measuring unit.

Abstract: A battery management system is provided for one or more batteries. The system includes a display unit, and a controller coupled to the display unit and programmed to determine when a healthcare delivery system is coupled to the one or more batteries, to control the display unit to display an initial number corresponding to a time remaining on battery (TROB) when the healthcare delivery system is coupled to the one or more batteries, to determine if the TROB is within a reserve range extending up to a reserve range maximum, the reserve range maximum being less than a maximum TROB, to change the TROB according to an operational state of the healthcare delivery system if the TROB is greater than the reserve range maximum, and to decrease the TROB without regard for the operational state of the healthcare delivery system if the TROB is less than the reserve range maximum.

Abstract: A contact pad configured to sense the voltage of a cell module assembly including at least one battery cell, is electrically connected to a voltage sensing module for measuring the voltage of the battery cell in the cell module assembly and electrically contacted with an electrode of the battery cell, and is made of a conductive organic elastomer, thereby improving reliability of electrical contact with each battery cell, and effectively preventing malfunction of the cell module assembly caused by impurities, external physical shocks and so on.

Abstract: One exemplary embodiment includes a method including providing a battery, producing a first magnetic field so that a second magnetic field is induced in the battery, sensing a magnetic field resulting from the interaction of the first magnetic field and the second magnetic field, utilizing the sensed net magnetic field to determine the state of charge of the battery.

Abstract: An invisible fence rechargeable battery assembly for dramatically reducing homeowner's yearly invisible fence operating costs and reducing disposal of non-rechargeable batteries. The invisible fence rechargeable battery assembly includes a battery holder assembly including a battery holder having an open end and a closed end and also includes a battery pack being removably disposed in the battery holder and including a battery, and also including contacts being in communication with the battery, and a circuit module being in communication with the battery and at least one of the contacts, wherein the battery pack includes battery terminals.

Abstract: A detection fixture is provided with a processor for electroplating a substrate such as a semiconductor wafer, to detect the level of electrolyte in a bowl of the processor. The detected electrolyte level is used in controlling entry of the substrate into the electrolyte, to achieve desired electrolyte wetting characteristics. The processor has a substrate holder supported on a lifter for lowering the substrate holder into the bowl. The detection fixture may emulate a substrate and be held by the substrate holder in the same way that the substrate holder holds a substrate. The lifter lowers the detection fixture until it makes contact with the electrolyte, with the position of the fixture indicative the electrolyte level. The detection fixture is then removed from the processor.

Abstract: A method for detecting contamination of a bath of electrolyte in an electroplating processor is performed by preparing a baseline plot using chronopotentiometry of a baseline sample of electrolyte having substantially the same chemical composition as the initial clean bath of the processor. A sample of the presently existing plating electrolyte from the processor is obtained. A processor sample plot is prepared using chronopotentiometry of the sample of plating electrolyte obtained from the processor. The baseline plot is compared to the processor sample plot. A substantial match between them indicates no contamination in the bath. Divergence between them indicates contamination in the bath. A library of contamination chronopotentiometric signatures may be used to test the bath.

Abstract: One or more charge pumps may be used to amplify the output voltage from a chemically-sensitive pixel that comprises one or more transistors. A charge pump may include a number of track stage switches, a number of boost phase switches and a number of capacitors. The capacitors are in parallel during the track phase and in series during the boost phase, and the total capacitance is divided during the boost phase while the total charge remains fixed. Consequently, the output voltage is pushed up.

Abstract: A method of operating a wireless memory device is provided. In the method, the wireless memory device detects the power state of a power supply source in response to a power measurement command received from a host and controls data transmission/reception based on the measured power state.

Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring fluid levels and electrolyte levels used in a dialysis machine. A receptacle, configured to receive a container, comprises a plurality of curved side panels and a base to form a cylindrical shaped cavity for receiving a container. Each panel includes a conductive material on its inner surface and, optionally, a shielding on its outer surface. An electronics component housed within, or near, the receptacle drives the capacitive process and interprets generated data to determine fluid levels and compositions. An alternate receptacle includes one or two coils wrapped about the container and uses induction to determine fluid level.

Abstract: A testing system and a method for testing a battery cell are provided. The system includes a nest member that receives the battery cell, and a clamping device that secures a first battery tab between first and second connectors, and secures a second battery tab between third and fourth connectors. The system further includes a voltmeter that measures a voltage level between the first and third connectors when the first and second battery tabs are contacting the first and third connectors, respectively. The system further includes an ohmmeter that measures a first resistance level between a first portion of the outer housing and the first connector when the first battery tab is contacting the first connector.

Abstract: An electrolyte measurement assembly includes an electrolyte measurement system having removable components including a removable reagent pack and at least one removable electrode and a computer chip embedded in at least one of the removable components, the computer chip having a memory and providing and receiving data about usage and condition of the at least one removable component.

Abstract: When a battery current is not larger than a limit current set depending on the battery temperature and is flowing continuously for a predetermined time set depending on the battery temperature or longer, a decision is made that a secondary battery is in stable state. When the secondary battery is in stabilized state, the battery voltage is considered to be equal to the open circuit voltage and SOC estimation is performed based on the open circuit voltage-SOC characteristics. When the product of the internal resistance of the secondary battery and the limit current is made substantially constant (constant voltage) by setting the limit current in association with temperature dependence of the internal resistance, estimation error can be kept within a predetermined range in the stabilized state even if SOC estimation is performed while the battery voltage is assumed as the open circuit voltage.

Abstract: A deterioration degree calculating apparatus for a secondary battery of the invention includes: obtaining a voltage value at a stop time of charge and discharge of a target secondary battery; obtaining a voltage value at a first start time of charge and discharge after that; obtaining an SOC of the target secondary battery at the stop time or at the start time; obtaining a length of an unused period from the stop time to the start time (an elapsed time); obtaining a self-discharge slope of the target secondary battery by dividing an absolute value of a difference between the voltage value at the start time and the voltage value at the stop time by the elapsed time; obtaining a temperature during an unused period by use of a self-discharge map in which the SOC and the self-discharge slope is recorded for each temperature; calculating a progress degree of deterioration of the target secondary battery during the unused period based on the obtained temperature and elapsed time; and accumulating the calculated det

Abstract: The present invention describes a method for the measurement of the stabilizer additive concentration in electroless metal and metal alloy plating electrolytes comprising a voltammetric measurement. Said method comprises the steps a. conditioning of the working electrode, b. interaction of intermediates on the working electrode, c. measurement of the Faradaic current and d. determining the Faradaic current.

Abstract: In an illustrative embodiment, a system comprises an A/V switcher that is configured to monitor a presence of an A/V signal in a cable and transmit data regarding said A/V signal presence. A cable clamp-on device is coupled to the cable and includes at least one indicator for displaying said A/V signal presence, and a transceiver configured to receive the data regarding said A/V signal presence.

Abstract: A method for measuring the reproducibility of N unitary ion exchange membrane/electrode assemblies, where N is an integer strictly greater than 1, each assembly containing an ion exchange membrane located between an anode fed with a first stream and a cathode fed with a second stream and possessing cell voltage characteristics, comprises the following steps: delivering to each unitary assembly a stream containing at least one polluting species for a given time; measuring at least one electrochemical parameter of each assembly; and comparing said measurements so as to evaluate the reproducibility of said assemblies.

Abstract: An inline metrology method and system using an electrolytic cell for measuring electrical characteristics of a semiconductor device, such as a photovoltaic device, during manufacture.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a thermal battery testing apparatus and a method for testing a thermal battery. The method includes one or more of the following steps: connecting the thermal battery in series with a resistance; connecting the thermal battery and resistance in series with a sinusoidal voltage source; applying a sinusoidal voltage to the thermal battery, measuring an impedance, reactance and/or capacitance across two terminals of the thermal battery, comparing the measured impedance, reactance and/or capacitance to a reference impedance, reactance and/or capacitance; and indicating whether the tested thermal battery is “in family” or “out of family.” The battery testing apparatus may include a testing device configured to apply a sinusoidal voltage to the thermal battery and to measure the impedance, reactance and/or capacitance across two terminals of the thermal battery. The testing apparatus may further be configured to report “out of family” batteries.

Abstract: An apparatus for identifying an electronic product and an electronic device are disclosed. The apparatus includes: a detection voltage outputting unit, configured to receive a reference voltage and output a detection voltage; a detection voltage obtaining unit, connected to the detection voltage outputting unit and configured to obtain the value of the detection voltage; a mapping storing unit, configured to store a mapping between the value of the detection voltage and a product identifier; and a product identifier obtaining unit, configured to obtain the product identifier corresponding to the value of the detection voltage from the mapping storing unit according to the value of the detection voltage obtained by the detection voltage obtaining unit. With the apparatus for identifying an electronic product, the number of occupied chip detection ports is reduced, and the use area of a printed circuit board (PCB) is reduced.

Abstract: An electrode for application in electrochemical measuring systems, comprising: at least one housing, in which at least one chamber is embodied, at least one electrolyte, which is arranged in the chamber, at least one potential forming element, which is arranged in the chamber in such a manner that the electrolyte wets the potential forming element, and at least one electrical conductor, which contacts the potential forming element and leads the potential from the chamber, characterized in that the electrical conductor is provided with at least one coating.

Abstract: A battery pack includes a voltage detection part configured to detect the voltage of a battery unit including multiple chargeable and dischargeable secondary cells; a current detection part configured to detect a current flowing through the battery unit; a dischargeable capacity calculation part configured to calculate the dischargeable capacity of the battery unit based on the current detected by the current detection part; and a capacity correction part configured to correct the remaining capacity of the battery unit, the remaining capacity including the dischargeable capacity calculated by the dischargeable capacity calculation part, wherein the capacity correction part is configured to correct the remaining capacity based on an estimated dischargeable capacity calculated from the relationship between a preset predetermined voltage and the drop rate of the voltage of the battery unit, in response to the voltage of the battery unit becoming less than or equal to a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: It is intended to provide a battery module having a long life by designing such that deterioration proceeds evenly among battery cells. Disclosed is a battery module including a plurality of battery groups being connected in series and each comprising a plurality of battery cells connected in parallel, wherein: a positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal are provided; the battery groups are connected to each other by a plurality of electrically conductive strips; and an electrical resistance value of the conductive strip arranged at a position near a virtual line drawn between the positive electrode terminal and the negative electrode terminal is high, and an electrical resistance value of the conductive strip arranged at a position other than the position near the virtual line is low, the electrical resistance value being measured in a direction of charge and discharge current flow.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling a power storage device through the Stimulation and Intensification of Interfacial Processes (SIIP) is provided. A signal generator can provide a low voltage sinusoidal AC signal across a battery terminal, or other reactor vessel, during charging and discharging states. For example, the battery/reactor vessel can be of Li-ion and NiMH designs, a fuel cell, a Zn—O cell, or other devices that have features of rechargeable batteries. The output of the signal generator (i.e., voltage, wave type, and frequency) can be controlled based on battery parameters (e.g., internal resistance, output power, temperature). The internal resistance of the battery can be reduced, and the discharge time can be increased. Elastic waves can also be provided to a battery/reactor vessel to stimulate the interfacial processes. The signal generator can be an integrated circuit which is packaged with the battery and can be powered by the battery.

Abstract: A semiconductor device which can operate normally even when the communication distance is extremely short, and which stores excess electric power which is not needed for circuit operation of the semiconductor device when a large amount of electric power is supplied thereto. The following are included: an antenna; a first AC/DC converter circuit which is connected to the antenna; a second AC/DC converter circuit which is connected to the antenna through a switching element; a detecting circuit which controls operation of the switching element in accordance with the value of a voltage output from the first AC/DC converter circuit; and a battery which stores electric power supplied from the antenna through the second AC/DC converter circuit. When the switching element is operated, electric power supplied from outside is at least partly supplied to the battery through the second AC/DC converter circuit.

Abstract: A method of testing a battery including several steps described herein is provided.

Abstract: A semiconductor device which can operate normally even when the communication distance is extremely short, and which stores excess electric power which is not needed for circuit operation of the semiconductor device when a large amount of electric power is supplied thereto. The following are included: an antenna; a first AC/DC converter circuit which is connected to the antenna; a second AC/DC converter circuit which is connected to the antenna through a switching element; a detecting circuit which controls operation of the switching element in accordance with the value of a voltage output from the first AC/DC converter circuit; and a battery which stores electric power supplied from the antenna through the second AC/DC converter circuit. When the switching element is operated, electric power supplied from outside is at least partly supplied to the battery through the second AC/DC converter circuit.