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H01M 10/48 (2006.01) H01M 10/46 (2006.01) H02J 7/00 (2006.01)
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CA 2312354
A system includes a charging cradle that receives an electronic hand-held device powered by a battery. Inside the charging cradle a controller performs a method of internal-device battery cell detection, i.e., distinguishing between NiMH/NiCd and other types of cells in the battery, before recharging the battery. A method determines the cell chemistry without any modifications to the battery and/or without any user input by performing tests on the battery. The tests include a Battery Voltage Test, an Internal Resistance Test, and a Timed Voltage Test. The testing is performed through a combination of hardware and software in the charging cradle. By performing the tests in a preferred order, detected alkaline, lithium, rechargeable alkaline, and carbon-zinc cells, damaged NiMH and NiCd cells, and close to fully charged NiMH and NiCd cells cause termination of a recharging operation before damage to the device or battery is sustained without requiring input from a user.
Carkner Steven
Fischer Daniel
Research In Motion Limited
Sim & Mcburney
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