Charge control microcomputer device for vehicle
July 1, 2003. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesAutomatic electric battery charging apparatus Electric monitoring method and apparatus for electric system of automotive vehicle Method of charging a vehicle battery Microprocessor-based state of charge gauge for secondary batteries System for measuring state of charge of storage battery Monitoring apparatus and method for battery power supply Battery charger control circuit Automotive battery test apparatus Patent #: 4423378 InventorsApplicationNo. 06/495543 filed on 05/17/1983US Classes:701/1, VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION320/152, Detection of current or voltage amplitude322/23, Including an electrical condition322/25, Voltage and current324/430, To determine internal battery impedance324/433, To compare battery voltage with a reference voltage702/63Battery monitoringExaminersPrimary: Krass, Errol A.Assistant: Black, Thomas G. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesH02J 7/16 (20060101)H02J 7/14 (20060101) Foreign Application Priority Data1982-05-18 JPAbstractA charge control system for a vehicle is provided with a microcomputer which calculates the most suitable battery charging value or voltage regulator set value on the basis of detected engine and charging system parameters. The microcomputer uses parameters such as the charging condition and service life condition of the battery, along with the instantaneous generated voltage, etc., and outputs the calculated set value to the voltage regulator of the charging system. | |
