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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 04, 2014
Filed:
Oct. 13, 2011
Kimihiko Furukawa, Kakogawa, JP;
Junya Yano, Kasai, JP;
Kuniho Tanaka, Kasai, JP;
Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd., Osaka, JP;
Abstract
The power source apparatus is provided with a plurality of modules (), and a main controller () connected with communication interface units () in each module via a communication line CB. Each module is provided with a battery block () having a plurality of battery cells () stacked together and connected in series and/or parallel, a battery state detection section () to detect the state of the battery cells, communication interface units for data communication with other modules and the main controller, and a memory section () that can store data received through the communication interface units. The plurality of modules are connected in series and/or parallel with an output line OL.