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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 13, 2002
Filed:
Aug. 15, 2001
William C. Bohne, Lawrenceville, GA (US);
Motorola, Inc., Schaumburg, IL (US);
Abstract
This invention includes an apparatus and method of initiating reconditioning of a rechargeable battery cell without an auxiliary mechanical switch. When a battery is inserted into the charger, the charger identifies the battery. The charger determines whether to charge or recondition the battery based upon factors like chemistry and prior usage. The charger then begins either a charge or reconditioning cycle and indicates such to the user. The user may override the charger's decision by removing the battery from the pocket, at which time the charger starts a window timer. If the battery is reinserted prior to the expiration of the window timer, the charger stops the charge or reconditioning cycle and begins the corresponding opposite, i.e. it stops charging and begins reconditioning, or it stops reconditioning and begins charging.