Battery System Patent Reveals Advanced Voltage Detection Mechanism

In a breakthrough innovation, a team of inventors at Sanyo Electric Co., LTD. has developed a novel battery system that utilizes an advanced voltage detection mechanism. This patented technology, published as WO/2011/152200, is designed to ensure the reliability and efficiency of electric vehicles and mobile devices. The invention involves a sophisticated voltage detection unit that compares analog voltage signals from a battery with multiple reference voltages to identify potential failures.

Key Takeaways:

• The patented battery system features a voltage detection unit with an AD converter unit and a voltage level determination unit to monitor battery voltage levels.
• The voltage detection unit can detect in-range failures by comparing determination voltage values with AD detection voltage values.
• The invention includes a failure detection mechanism that corrects AD detection voltage values to ensure accurate battery status.
• The patent filing under Application No. PCT/JP2011/061274 indicates a cooperation between Sanyo Electric Co., LTD. and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
• The invention aims to improve the safety and reliability of electric vehicles and mobile devices.

Statistics:

• The patented battery system utilizes a multi-step process for voltage detection, involving AD conversion and level determination.
• In a change timing, the determination voltage value is compared with the AD detection voltage value to detect potential failures.
• The invention corrects AD detection voltage values to prevent in-range failures in batteries during charge or discharge modes.
• The patent filing date is 17.05.2011, and the publication number is WO/2011/152200.

Sources:

• World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO): Publication No. WO/2011/152200
• Sanyo Electric Co., LTD.: Patent Application No. PCT/JP2011/061274
• WIPO: Website - http://www.wipo.int, accessed for further information