Power management system and method

摘要

Certain embodiments of the present invention relate to a dynamic power management system (100). The system (100) includes a power input (105) providing power to an imaging system, measurement unit(s) (120-124) for measuring current and/or voltage in the imaging system, and a power management controller (110) allocating available power among components in the imaging system. The power management controller (110) may allow a battery to charge at a maximum rate based on current used by the imaging system components. The measurement unit(s) (120-124) may measure a voltage and a current for the power provided to the imaging system. The power management controller (110) may control current drawn by the imaging system components. The system (100) may also include a limit sensor for detecting when current consumption exceeds a certain limit. Additionally, the system (1000 may include at least one switching unit (130-133) controlled by the power management controller (110). The switching unit(s) (130-133) control an amount of power routed to imaging system components. <IMAGE>