A system for determining an operating mode of a battery includes a voltage sensor configured to detect a present voltage across terminals of the battery. The system further includes a non-transitory memory configured to store previously detected voltages across the terminals of the battery, and a previous operating mode of the battery. The system further includes a processor coupled to the voltage sensor and the non-transitory memory and configured to determine the operating mode of the battery by comparing the present voltage across the terminals of the battery to the previously detected voltages of the battery and based on the previous operating mode of the battery.

The utility model discloses a multi-voltage output camera kit handle which comprises a shell, a lithium battery, an intelligent control circuit, a power interface and a power switch. The lithium battery, the intelligent control circuit, the power interface and the power switch are installed on the shell; the shell comprises a lithium battery accommodating cavity and a power interface window; the lithium battery is installed in the lithium battery accommodating cavity; and the power interface is installed at the power interface window; the power interface comprises a charging interface and a discharging interface; the charging interface is used for charging the lithium battery, and the discharging interface is used for discharging different devices; the power switch is used for starting or closing the discharging for different devices; and the power interface, the lithium battery and the power switch are welded on the intelligent control circuit. The utility model can replace an original handle on a kit, occupies no extra space, meets multi-voltage outputs and can supply power for a photographing and video recording unit and the surrounding accessories.

A computer-based processing system (e.g., host server) is operable for receiving historical device operation information (power consumption data) collected during operation of the remote battery-operated device in accordance with a first set of operating parameters, including rechargeable battery information (such as the number of charging cycles experienced). The first set of operating parameters enable operation of the battery-operated device in a first operating mode. The processing system calculates an observed battery life for the device based on the received historical power consumption data and a power capacity value representing a power capacity of the battery resident in the device. This observed battery life may be output to a user and used to determine whether the device will meet a predetermined operational life. If not, parameters for the device can be modified and a new projected battery life calculated (simulation), with the new modified parameters controlling power consumption in the device.

The present invention is generally directed to energy storage systems comprising manufactured architectural materials having electrical battery systems embedded therein. The manufactured materials are generally provided as architectural panels, such as panels useful for interior or exterior cladding for buildings, flooring, countertops, or stairs. The panels comprise at least one battery device or battery assembly that is over-formed by and/or bonded with the architectural material. In preferred embodiments, the panels are formed by flowing a viscous architectural material precursor around the battery device or assembly and curing the precursor so as to solidify the architectural material. The panels may be electrically connected in any number of various arrangements, which can be chosen based on the specific application for the energy storage system.

A molecular probe-based safety prewarning and fault location system for an electrochemical energy storage station includes a molecular probe label, a camera, and a host. The present disclosure realizes real-time safety prewarning of a fault of an electrochemical energy storage device based on a color change of a gas sensing region of the molecular probe label, and locates an abnormal electrochemical energy storage device based on a position marker region of the molecular probe label or a position of the camera on a slide rail when the camera is facing the molecular probe label. Operation and maintenance personnel of an energy storage station can obtain a prewarning signal in time and take a corresponding safety measure. The molecular probe technology is a drive-free technology with advantages of high sensitivity, low costs, and anti-interference. It has important application value for operation safety of a large-scale energy storage station.

In a battery pack, a plurality of cells are arranged, the cells each have an outlet through which gas generated in the cell is released in one direction, each two of the cells are arranged as one unit, and the each two of the cells are arranged such that directions of gas released through the outlets of the two cells are opposite to each other.

Embodiments disclosed herein convey scanner devices and methods for identifying and storing information emitted by implanted medical devices. In some embodiments, the scanner device includes at least one display, input device, and transceiver all communicatively coupled via at least one control circuit. The control circuit is configured to transmit, via the transceiver, a first interrogating signal to a medical device implanted within a person. In response to the first interrogating signal, the control circuit is configured to receive, via the transceiver, a first response signal from the medical device, the first response signal comprising an identifying information associated with one or more of the medical device and the person. The control circuit is configured to convey, via the display, the identifying information. The input device is configured to allow a user to control an operation of the scanner device.

A method of detecting a leakage of a coolant in a battery cooling device for a vehicle includes: receiving, by a controller, a first pressure value from a first pressure sensor configured to detect a pressure in a coolant pipe; and determining, by the controller, whether the coolant leaks in the coolant pipe based on the first pressure value.

A battery pack includes at least one battery cell, an optical fiber sensing unit including a plate-type detection unit made of optical fibers horizontally and vertically arranged in a grid form. The plate-type detection unit is deformed by deformation of the at least one battery cell, a photoresistor to collect light reflected from the optical fiber sensing unit, and a controller configured to determine if swelling occurred in the at least one battery cell based on a resistance value with a change in an amount of light collected by the photoresistor.

A method of detecting a leakage of a coolant in a battery cooling device for a vehicle includes: receiving, by a controller, a first pressure value from a first pressure sensor configured to detect a pressure in a coolant pipe; and determining, by the controller, whether the coolant leaks in the coolant pipe based on the first pressure value.