METHODS OF EXTENDING THE LIFE OF BATTERY

摘要

Methods for extending the life of a battery output regulated voltages from output terminals configured to interface with input terminals of battery powered devices. A method includes receiving a battery electrical power output from the battery. The voltage output by the battery decreases from a battery first output voltage to a battery second output voltage during use of the battery. The electrical power output is used to drive a converter that outputs a converter electrical power having a converter output voltage greater than the battery second output voltage. The converter electrical power is output from output terminals configured to interface with input terminals of a battery powered device. The converter is configured and supported relative to the battery to interface with one or more output terminals of the battery.

主权项

1. A method for extending the life of a battery, the method comprising:
receiving a battery electrical power output from the battery, the battery electrical power output having a battery output voltage that decreases from a battery first output voltage to a battery second output voltage; using the battery electrical power output to drive a converter that outputs a converter electrical power having a converter output voltage greater than the battery second output voltage; and outputting the converter electrical power from one or more output terminals configured to interface with one or more input terminals of a battery powered device, the converter being (a) configured and supported relative to the battery to interface with one or more output terminals of the battery, or (b) embedded within the battery, wherein the converter electrical power output is outputted via terminals of the battery.