View source for 18131171. POWER MANAGEMENT UNIT ARCHITECTURE simplified abstract (Raytheon Company)

=POWER MANAGEMENT UNIT ARCHITECTURE=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Raytheon Company|Raytheon Company]]


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==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Stephen John Fedigan of Marana AZ (US)|Stephen John Fedigan of Marana AZ (US)]][[Category:Stephen John Fedigan of Marana AZ (US)]]

[[:Category:Mahitha Velagapudi of Allen TX (US)|Mahitha Velagapudi of Allen TX (US)]][[Category:Mahitha Velagapudi of Allen TX (US)]]

[[:Category:Grant Allen Sweer of Owens Cross Roads AL (US)|Grant Allen Sweer of Owens Cross Roads AL (US)]][[Category:Grant Allen Sweer of Owens Cross Roads AL (US)]]

[[:Category:Derek L. Budisalich of Decatur AL (US)|Derek L. Budisalich of Decatur AL (US)]][[Category:Derek L. Budisalich of Decatur AL (US)]]

[[:Category:Eric C. Maugans of Tucson AZ (US)|Eric C. Maugans of Tucson AZ (US)]][[Category:Eric C. Maugans of Tucson AZ (US)]]

[[:Category:Andrew Thompson of Vail AZ (US)|Andrew Thompson of Vail AZ (US)]][[Category:Andrew Thompson of Vail AZ (US)]]

==POWER MANAGEMENT UNIT ARCHITECTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18131171 titled 'POWER MANAGEMENT UNIT ARCHITECTURE

The patent application describes a power management unit architecture that includes a set of batteries connected to a load via a bus, a controller in communication with the batteries, a telemetry unit communicating with the controller and batteries, at least one power switch in communication with the controller, batteries, and bus, and a squib unit connected to the batteries. The controller is designed to pull current from one battery and drive it into another battery based on a predetermined current.

* Power management unit architecture with batteries, controller, telemetry unit, power switch, and squib unit.
* Controller pulls current from one battery and transfers it to another based on a predetermined current.
* Efficient battery management system for powering a load connected via a bus.

Potential Applications:
- Electric vehicles
- Renewable energy systems
- Uninterruptible power supplies

Problems Solved:
- Efficient battery usage
- Optimal power distribution
- Enhanced battery longevity

Benefits:
- Improved energy efficiency
- Extended battery life
- Enhanced system reliability

Commercial Applications:
Title: Advanced Battery Management System for Electric Vehicles
This technology can be utilized in electric vehicles to optimize battery usage, improve performance, and increase overall efficiency. The market implications include a potential increase in the adoption of electric vehicles due to enhanced battery management capabilities.

Prior Art:
Researchers can explore existing patents related to battery management systems, power distribution units, and telemetry systems to understand the prior art in this field.

Frequently Updated Research:
Researchers can stay updated on advancements in battery technology, power management systems, and telemetry units to enhance the efficiency and performance of the power management unit architecture.

Questions about Power Management Unit Architecture:
1. How does the controller determine the optimal current transfer between batteries?
2. What are the potential safety features integrated into the power management unit architecture to prevent overheating or overcharging?


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A power management unit architecture including a set of batteries connected to a load via a bus; a controller in operative communication with the batteries; a telemetry unit in operative communication with the controller and the batteries; at least one power switch in operative communication with the controller, the batteries and the bus; a squib unit operatively connected to the batteries; wherein the controller is configured to pull a battery current from a first battery and drive the first battery current into a second battery responsive to a predetermined current.



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