Google llc (20240162726). Switched Multi-Cell Battery System simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 Switched Multi-Cell Battery System
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Switched Multi-Cell Battery System - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
Switched Multi-Cell Battery System
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Liang Jia of Palo Alto CA (US)
Switched Multi-Cell Battery System - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240162726 titled 'Switched Multi-Cell Battery System
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a switched multi-cell battery system for electronic devices that can improve power transfer efficiency and user experience.
- The system transfers electrical power from a power adapter to components of the electronic device by charging battery cells in series and discharging them in parallel or as a single battery cell.
- This eliminates the need for a voltage step-down conversion stage, increasing power transfer efficiency.
- Charging times may be reduced, and operating times increased, improving user experience with electronic devices.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied to various electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, and wearable devices.
Problems Solved
1. Improved power transfer efficiency. 2. Enhanced user experience with electronic devices.
Benefits
1. Reduced charging times. 2. Increased operating times. 3. Improved overall user experience.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhancing Power Transfer Efficiency in Electronic Devices: A Switched Multi-Cell Battery System"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to battery systems in electronic devices that aim to improve power transfer efficiency, but specific examples are not provided in this patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system handle different battery cell capacities?
The patent application does not specify how the switched multi-cell battery system manages varying capacities of battery cells within the system.
What safety features are implemented in the system to prevent overheating or overcharging?
The patent application does not detail the safety mechanisms or protocols in place to ensure the safe operation of the switched multi-cell battery system.
Original Abstract Submitted
this disclosure describes apparatuses and techniques for a switched multi-cell battery system for electronic devices. in some aspects, a switched multi-cell battery system may transfer, via a plurality of power control switches electrical power from a power adapter to components of the electronic device by charging battery cells in series and by discharging the battery cells in parallel or as a single battery cell. as a result, the switched multi-cell battery system may reduce or eliminate a voltage step-down conversion stage to increase a power-transfer efficiency of an electronic device. by doing so, charging times may be reduced or operating times may be increased, thereby improving users' experience with their electronic devices.
