Pairing Method Based on Electric Current Synchronicity for Augmented Batteries

摘要

A plurality of augmented batteries each have internal communication circuitry and current monitoring circuitry allowing them to communicate current usage signatures with one another. Based on analysis of those respective signatures each augmented battery determines if it is “paired” with other batteries, by virtue of being installed in the same device. The augmented batteries use knowledge of pairing to control how they collectively behave to provide augmented functionality, such as alerting the user regarding the charge level within the batteries.

主权项

1. A method of paring a battery with an article characterized by a current usage signature, comprising the steps of:
employing a sensor disposed within the battery to generate a current usage signature for the battery; employing a communication circuit disposed within the battery to receive said current usage signature from the article; employing a processor disposed within the battery to compare the battery current usage signature with the article current usage signature; and based on said comparing step, the processor selectively storing pairing data in a memory disposed within the battery to indicate that the battery and the article are paired.