20240014458. BATTERY THERMAL MANAGEMENT simplified abstract (GoPro, Inc.)
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BATTERY THERMAL MANAGEMENT
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Raul Vargas Gonzalez of Redwood City CA (US)
Ian Copeland Griggs of San Francisco CA (US)
David Thomas Platner of San Francisco CA (US)
Matthew Hardcastle of San Francisco CA (US)
BATTERY THERMAL MANAGEMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240014458 titled 'BATTERY THERMAL MANAGEMENT
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a patent application for a system that heats the battery of an image capture apparatus to an operational temperature using a heater device. The image capture apparatus has a battery that operates at a certain temperature, while the heater device has a battery that operates at a lower temperature. A heater controller, implemented in either the image capture apparatus or the heater device, initiates a heating process based on a defined event, sets the current level of the heater device, maintains or adjusts the current level until a second defined event, and indicates when the image capture apparatus is ready to detect, capture, or record an image.
- The system heats the battery of an image capture apparatus to an operational temperature using a heater device.
- The image capture apparatus has a battery that operates at a first operational temperature.
- The heater device has a battery that operates at a second operational temperature lower than the first operational temperature.
- A heater controller, implemented in either the image capture apparatus or the heater device, controls the heating process.
- The heater controller initiates the heating process based on a defined event.
- The heater controller sets the current level of the heater device.
- The heater controller maintains or adjusts the current level of the heater device until a second defined event.
- The heater controller displays an indication when the image capture apparatus battery reaches the first operational temperature.
Potential Applications:
- This technology can be used in digital cameras, smartphones, or any other image capture devices that use batteries.
- It can be applied in cold environments where the battery performance of image capture devices may be affected.
Problems Solved:
- The system solves the problem of battery performance degradation in cold temperatures by heating the battery to its optimal operational temperature.
- It ensures that the image capture apparatus can function properly even in cold environments.
Benefits:
- Improved battery performance and longevity in cold temperatures.
- Ensures reliable operation of the image capture apparatus in cold environments.
- Provides an indication when the battery has reached the optimal operational temperature, allowing users to capture images without any performance issues.
Original Abstract Submitted
heating of an image capture apparatus battery to an operational temperature using an attached heater device is described. the image capture apparatus includes an image capture apparatus battery configured to functionally operate at a first operational temperature. the heater device includes a heater device battery configured to operate at a second operational temperature lower than the first operational temperature. a heater controller is implemented in one of the image capture apparatus or the heater device. the heater controller is configured to initiate a heating process based on a first defined event, set a current level of the heater device, maintain or adjust the current level of the heater device until a second defined event, and display an indication that the image capture apparatus can detect, capture, or record an image based on the image capture apparatus battery attaining the first operational temperature.
