Charge control microcomputer device for vehicle
August 26, 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. 06/495542 filed on 05/17/1983US Classes:701/36, Vehicle subsystem or accessory control320/164, Detection of current and voltage amplitude322/22, Plural conditions322/23, Including an electrical condition322/25, Voltage and current324/433, To compare battery voltage with a reference voltage700/298, By voltage regulation702/63Battery monitoringExaminersPrimary: Gruber, Felix D.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 microcomputer is provided for a vehicle charging system to control the reference voltage employed by the voltage regulator so that a suitable battery charging voltage is generated at all times. The microcomputer processes charging system data such as the battery output voltage, the generator output current, etc., and at least one engine parameter from an engine control microcomputer to derive the most suitable reference voltage for the voltage regulator. | |
