Patent Granted to O₂Micro for System and Method for Controlling Battery Current
December 14 2020 - 7:00AM
O2Micro® International Limited (NASDAQ Global Select
Market: OIIM), a global leader in the design, development and
marketing of high-performance integrated circuits and solutions,
today announced the grant of a patent for a system and method for
controlling battery current.
O2Micro was issued 25 claims under US patent US
10,348,101 B2 for the invention of a system and method for
controlling battery current.
This patent applies to a battery system comprised
of multiple battery packs, voltage sense circuitry, control
circuitry, control switch and current regulation circuitry. This
system understands the unique attributes of each battery pack and
monitors both current and charging voltage in real time to safely
charge and balance battery packs, improve performance and preserve
longevity of the battery cells in both conventional and harsh
environments.
"This invention enables safe and efficient
charging, flexible battery pack pre-conditioning, pack balancing
and hot-swap capability to many cordless applications,” said
Dr. Guoxing Li, VP of Advanced Technology, O2Micro. “This
technology will allow cordless devices ranging from battery powered
garden tools, power tools and cordless vacuums to personal
transportation, industrial, sustainable energy storage, and medical
devices to operate longer and charge more efficiently without
adversely affecting battery longevity. It also supports
hot swap and preconditioning capabilities for next generation
applications.”
About O2Micro:
Founded in April 1995, O2Micro develops and
markets innovative power management components for the Computer,
Consumer, Industrial and Automotive markets. Products include
Backlighting and Battery Management.
O2Micro, the O2Micro logo, and combinations thereof
are registered trademarks of O2Micro. All other trademarks or
registered trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
Contact Information:
Daniel Meyberg
O2Micro Investor Relations
ir@o2micro.com
Joe Hassett
Gregory Communications
joeh@gregoryfca.com
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