Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for secure charging of battery of an electronic gadget comprises a controller, an AC input section, charging mechanism for charging the charge storage device for backup, buzzer/ alarm, renewable energy as other input power source and AC/ DC converters for converting an AC into DC for charging plurality of batteries or gadgets connected to each other
FIELD OF INVENTION:
This invention relates to a battery charging station. More particularly, the present invention provides a secure method of charging a battery of any electronic gadget at public place.
BACKGROUND & PRIOR ART:
With the increasing growth of mobile electronic gadgets like laptop, phone, the users can be expected normally to operate their instruments during the day and to recharge the internal batteries of the phones overnight. As by statistics stated, on increasing the market for mobile telephones relate, possess themselves many people more than a mobile telephone. Similar other electric portable devices become mobile telephones electric supplied by a rechargeable battery. For charging the mobile phone usually either a charging station or a load cable is provided. The electronic gadget becomes loading either into the charging station used so that the charging operation can become initiated or it is the load cable with a power converter, a power supply unit equipped is, direct with a plug of the mobile telephone connected. In order to be able to use different battery types with various specifications optional additions necessary, which into the recess fitted to become, to be kept safer are in order thereby in the station the batteries. In the practice however these additions are still uncomfortable for a user.
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Publication no CN101295882 relates to a battery charger comprises multiple interfaces provided corresponding to multiple mobile devices, the interfaces being connected to the mobile devices in wired or wireless connection; a charge parameter setting
unit setting one or more charge parameters for the mobile devices; a switching control unit switching timing of charging the multiple mobile devices based on the charge parameters set by the charge parameter setting unit; and a charging unit charging one of the mobile devices selected by the switching control unit.
US patent no 5773954 is related to a charging station for charging a battery that powers a portable data collection device. The shopping cart carrying the data collection device is provided with one or more connection elements that engage a guide rail of the charging station and conduct current to the battery disposed on the cart. The data collection device is mountable to a shopping cart and includes a housing having a clamping assembly for releasably clamping the housing to a pushing bar of a shopping cart. When mounted on the housing, an imaging assembly and illumination assembly of the reader are continuously actuated to read a dataform presented to the reader.
Publication no JP2007143241 discloses a battery charger that can be installed at, for example, a gas station or a battery charging station and makes it possible to entrust a spare battery and have it charged and thus enables charging anytime even if there is no charging space in a home or the like, wherein a battery is charged under adequate management based on information about the battery and the battery can be charged with safety and reliability
US publication no 2006244420 is directed to charging circuit for controlling a system charging parameter provided to a host of rechargeable batteries, wherein the host of batteries includes at least a first battery and second battery that may be coupled in
parallel. The charging circuit provides for fast charging of rechargeable batteries in parallel. Independent current and voltage sensing for each battery enables parallel charging of batteries at different charging currents. The charging circuit may be configured to accept either analog or digital signals from an associated power management unit.
US publication no US2004113585 provides a charging circuit for controlling a system charging parameter provided to a host of rechargeable batteries, wherein the host of batteries includes at least a first battery and second battery that may be coupled in parallel. The charging circuit provides for fast charging of rechargeable batteries in parallel. Independent current and voltage sensing for each battery enables parallel charging of batteries at different charging currents. The charging circuit may be configured to accept either analog or digital signals from an associated power management unit.
US publication no 20080297110 relates to a method and a system for controlling the distribution of power in a multi-battery charger. The system includes (a) a housing including a plurality of contacts configured to electrically couple with a plurality of batteries; and (b) a controller. The controller is programmed to: detect a connection status for each of the contacts by determining which of the plurality of contacts is coupled to a battery, determine a charge status of each coupled battery, and determine for each contact a respective charging current having a respective magnitude.
US patent no 6,417,647 charging circuit for controlling a system charging parameter provided to a host of rechargeable batteries,
wherein the host of batteries includes at least a first battery and second battery that may be coupled in parallel. The charging circuit provides for fast charging of rechargeable batteries in parallel. Independent current and voltage sensing for each battery enables parallel charging of batteries at different charging currents. The charging circuit may be configured to accept either analog or digital signals from an associated power management unit.
Publication no DE202004006469 discloses a battery pack used as the power source of a portable information device is configured to measure the consumption of battery power and transmit data indicating the measured consumption of battery power together with a battery pack ID code and a charging server IP address to the information device. The information processing apparatus, when connected to the internet, transmits the data on the consumption of battery power and the battery pack ID code given from the battery pack to a charging server. The charging server refers to the information given from a contract matter input device and calculates the charge for the consumption of battery power on the basis of the data on the consumption of battery power and the battery pack ID code.
Publication no CN1929189 discloses one cell phone common charger, which comprises long charger socket, charging circuit and charging device and leads out double wire pass charging circuit from charging electrode head. The charging device comprises one pair of active charging electrode heads moving on plane of charging device bottom part to achieve any position on charging battery surface on charger bottom socket.
US patent no 7,253,586 is related to a method for charging at least one battery, includes: determining a status of at least one parameter for the battery, where the at least one parameter comprises closeness to a desired charge level. The invention; determines that the battery is to be charged during a peak usage time period and determining a priority rating for the battery based upon the at least one parameter, where a battery closer to the desired charge level has a higher priority rating. The battery is then charged according to it priority rating. This patent talks about the charging a battery as per the priority and charge level.
Publication no JP2004215398 provides a charging station using a charging battery which can be quickly charged, a charging system and a providing method of a charging service.
Publication no WO2004114490 is directed to a mobile phone battery charger unit for being installed in a public place or in a vehicle such as a taxi or railway carriage. The unit has a charger plug mounted on a flexible cable and also includes winding means on which the said flexible cable is supported such that the plug is able to be extended from the unit and then retracted after use. This allows phone internal battery to be charged whilst it still remains in the phone body and the phone user can thus continue to use the phone for making and receiving calls during the charging session. This charger plug mounted on a flexible cable in which the unit includes winding.
US publication no. 20050104555 relates to a recharge station where users can deposit devices for recharging, and the mobile
devices are held by a security system such that unauthorized removal is prevented. The publication does not describes about remote monitoring through central server.
Publication no. WO9900863 relates to a battery charging system having bi-directional lock-out circuitry includes a battery that stores an authentication code and that includes cells for providing a voltage at external terminals. A charger instructs the battery to connect the cells to the external terminals in response to verifying the authentication code. There is no description about the remote server and monitoring.
Publication no JP11289681 relates to a battery charger which manages refreshing of a plurality of sets of battery power sources, and at the same time, to accurately detect and display the charged amounts of the battery power sources when charging by simplifying the constitution on the battery power source side at the time of charging the battery power sources by means of one battery charger. The publication doesn't describe any point regarding the remote monitoring.
US patent no. 5,757,163 relates to a battery charger for simultaneously charging a plurality of batteries from a single power source includes a microcontroller-based circuit that is programmed to multiplex full charging current sequentially to each battery in the charger. The microcontroller is programmed to individually track the actual charge time of each battery in the charger and to adjust the clock rate of each battery accordingly when multiple batteries are charged at the same time. The patent -
does not includes remote server monitoring and security provisions.
US publication no. 20090298553 relates to a charging station for mobile devices that allows a user to access mobile device services while a mobile device is contacting a charging pad or is otherwise being charged at the charging station. The charging station includes a charging pad where a mobile device is placed to initiate automatic charging without having to connect the mobile device to a charging cable. The charging station also includes a display and communication components for wirelessly linking the charging station with the mobile device. When the mobile device is within proximity of the charging station, the charging station establishes a connection with the mobile device to allow the services offered by the mobile device to be accessed via the charging station. The display on the charging station may be larger than the display of the mobile device or may be configured with different dimensions than the display on the mobile device. This patent does not include communication to remote server, remote monitoring and any security provisions at all.
US publication no. 20100090646 relates to a charging station for charging portable electronic devices. The charging station includes a surge protector located within the charging station. The charging station includes a base for housing the surge protector, a removable base cover that can be placed over the base and a removable tray that can be placed over the base or over the base cover if the base cover is in place over the base. The charging station can be used in a disassembled form by placing the tray on one surface and the base on another. If the charging station is
used in this manner, the base cover can be placed over the base. This patent does not describes remote monitoring and security of the gazettes.
US publication no. 20100171465 relates to a charging station configured to provide electrical power to one or more portable electronic devices. The charging station includes: (a) at least one switch configured to turn-on and turn-off the charging station such that the charging station is not drawing any of the electrical power when the charging station is turned-off; (b) one or more output ports configured to supply the electrical power to the one or more portable electronic devices when the one or more portable electronic devices are electrically coupled to the one or more output ports and the charging station is turned-on; (c) one or more sensors electrically coupled to the one or more ports and configured to detect whether electrical power is being drawn by the one or more portable electronic devices through the one or more output ports; and (e) a controller module configured to turn-off the charging station using the at least one switch when the one or more sensors detect that the electrical power is not being drawn by the one or more portable electronic devices through the one or more output ports. There is no feature of remote monitoring.
US publication no. 20100171464 relates to a system and method for charging a mobile device. The mobile charging system comprises a mobile device having a battery, a robotic device removably connected to the mobile device, and a charging station removably connected to the robotic device. The robotic device is adapted to detect docking of the mobile device. If the docking of the mobile device is detected, the robotic device autonomously returns
to the charging station for charging the battery of the mobile device. The robotic device receives an instruction from the mobile device or a user and performs tasks associated with the instruction. This invention does not includes security against threats and no description of remote data logging and monitoring.
US publication no. 20100127659 relates to a charging system for a portable electronic device. The system comprises a charging station providing a magnetic field for power distribution by an alternating current source connected to a power transmission coil for providing the magnetic field, and the portable electronic device. The portable electronic device comprises a radio receiver; a charging mechanism for charging a battery of the portable electronic device; and an antenna arrangement for the radio receiver, wherein the charging mechanism comprises a first coil arranged to interact with the power transmission coil of the charging station upon charging; a rectifier connected to the first coil to receive an alternating current there from and to a power supply output to provide a direct current, and the antenna arrangement comprises an antenna element comprising the first coil; a resonator tuned for a frequency band in which the radio receiver is intended to receive radio transmissions; a series resonance circuit comprising a capacitor and a second coil connected in series between one terminal of the first coil and a reference voltage of the portable apparatus. There is no remote monitoring described in the invention.
US publication no. 20100259213 relates to a battery charging station for at least one personal electronic device, which is associated with a display. The charging station would allow people
to obtain a quick charge on their personal electronic device, and they would be shown various visual content on the display while the charge was taking place. The device lends itself particularly well to use in airports, malls, hotel lobbies and other public locations. Chargers for various types and voltages of personal electronic devices could be provided in the charging station to allow different types of personal electronic devices to be charged by the charging station. The publication does not provide any remote monitoring details and security provisions.
US publication no. 20050174094 relates to a battery charger which includes a charger connector to be coupled to a corresponding device connector of a portable device including a rechargeable battery. The battery charger also includes a charging circuit connected to the charger connector, and a controller connected to the charger connector and the charging circuit. The controller may be for causing a portable device connected to the charger connector to identify its corresponding portable device type and its corresponding rechargeable battery type from among a plurality of different portable device types and different battery types, and for causing the charging circuit to charge the rechargeable battery based thereon. The patent doesn't include any description related to security of device and remote monitoring.
US publication no. 20050200332 relates to a method for charging at least one battery, includes: determining a status of at least one parameter for the battery, where the at least one parameter comprises a closeness to a desired charge level; determining that the battery is to be charged during a peak usage time period; and determining a priority rating for the battery based upon the at least
one parameter, where a battery closer to the desired charge level has a higher priority rating. The battery is charged according to it priority rating. When batteries are to be charged for an off-peak usage time period, the charge rates of the batteries are adjusted based upon the available time for the charge. In this manner, quick recharged battery availability is provided during peak usage time periods, while battery life is prolonged during off-peak usage time periods. The patent does not include any remote monitoring or device security methods.
US publication no. 20100176762 relates to an apparatus for storing and charging a plurality of devices. The apparatus includes a plurality of holders and a power source. The holders may be vertically aligned. The power source can be connected to a standard outlet or, for portability, a battery pack or solar panel. The apparatus also includes a support member coupled to the power source to support the holders. For each holder within the plurality of holders, a universal outlet capable of charging an electronic device may be provided. Each universal outlet can be coupled with a connector providing the appropriate power to the electrical device placed on the holder. The patent document does not include any remote monitoring or device security methods.
Publication no. CN201084799 relates to the utility model discloses a charger for charging a plurality of mobile phones simultaneously, which comprises a housing, a plug and a USB output port arranged fixedly on the housing, and a charge circuitry board in the housing, wherein two or more USB output ports arranged fixedly on the housing are provided. The invention is provided with two or more USB output ports and battery charge modules with
corresponding numbers as the USB output ports, so that one charger can charge plural mobile phones simultaneously, thereby solving the problem that one mobile phone is only matched with one charger. The invention is suitable for family, office, and power station. This invention does not talks about the security of the device.
Publication no. CN2717039 relates to the mobile phone charging station, which comprises a main control unit, a coin collector, an adjustable power source and a function arranged unit which are provided on a cabinet body. The main control unit passes through an interface unit, a charging display and control unit and a keyboard. The central processing unit (CPU) on the main control unit is used to realize the functions of the coin-feed monitoring, the charging timing, the control of the charging switch, etc. The charge display and the control cell adopt a charging current drive module outputted by the constant-current, a charging plug which can charge for the mobile phone with multiple models, and a keyboard array which is connected with the keyboard arranging the charging time. The function arranged unit can arrange cost free charging mode. The mobile phone charging station of the utility model can realize the quick-speed and convenient charging for the mobile phone with multiple models. This invention does not have remote monitoring
Publication no. CN201234146 relates to a solar charging station for mobile phones. The solar charging station comprises a box body and is characterized in that solar battery plates are arranged on the top surface of the box body; a storage battery is arranged in the box body; and a charging connection line is connected with the
solar battery plates and the storage battery in parallel through a controller. A fixed pile on the box body is connected with the ground or the wall. The solar charging station has the advantages that the mobile phone charger can be arranged conveniently in areas away from the commercial power, and the solar charging station can be used conveniently by the mobile phone owner when the battery is exhausted. This is stand alone charging station without any communication and remote monitoring.
Patent no. WO2010034079 relates to a microprocessor controlled multi chemistry battery charging system and method for recharging primary and secondary batteries. The charger has multiple battery holder bays with different recess levels to accept up to four batteries of different sizes and different chemistry types particularly Primary Alkaline, Primary Titanium, Rechargeable Alkaline Manganese (RAM), NiCd and NiMH batteries. The microprocessor controlled electronic circuit automatically identifies the type of battery to be charged by monitoring and comparing voltage responses over preset time by supplying constant charging current. Depending upon the type of battery, the charger controls suitable charging current or current pulses at different frequencies till battery voltage reaches preset maximum reference voltage or battery voltage remains relatively constant below preset maximum reference voltage over preset time period. The charger has built in safety protections, battery tester function, audio visual arrangements to display status, a variable DC output port and USB ports. The publication only describes the charging methodology by analyzing the internal chemistry or chemical compositions. This does not talks about communication or security for charging device is mentioned.
US publication no. 20070080660 relates to an apparatus for selectively charging a variety of batteries. A battery charging system includes a charging circuit, a processor, and a key, or identification device. The key has a value or code associated with the type of battery to be charged. The processor executes a software program that reads the value associated with the key. The software program charges the battery in a manner required by the battery type associated with the key value. In another embodiment, the program checks for changes to the key, such as when an operator swaps the key during charging. There is no remote monitoring.
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KR20050093197 and KR20060054580 relates to the mobile phone battery charger capable of charging multiple types of phone batteries.
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Reference may be made to an article by Samsung November 20th, 2008. The article explains mobile charging stations having four outlets per station, allowing multiple travelers to re-charge their electronic devices. They are designed to re-charge personal electronics designed for U.S. voltage (i.e., 120 volts). The electrical re-charging stations are designed with a small shelf to hold electronic equipment.
Reference may be made to a Product CLY-18 by NYX Online. The product is a mobile phone charging station for public usage. It is with 5 patented techniques and multiplexing prevention circuit for security. It can charge 18 sets of mobile phones through charging plugs and universal clips simultaneously. This product can be used with only charging plugs if needed. Satisfy customers
emergency demands, it can also improve company image. This product can be installed in train stations, docks, airports, marketplaces, supermarkets, shopping malls, hotels and coffee clubs.
Reference may be made to an article by Business venture, 25 May 2009. The article explains a mobile phone charging station with a 17 inch screen for advertising revenue is provided. Patented technology charges a mobile phone to full battery life within 15 minutes providing a captive audience for advertising. The screen handles sound, static images and movies in most formats and is easily uploaded via USB. The product would be perfect for gyms, schools, airports or hospitals to name a few.
Reference may be made to an article by Callpod Chennai, The Hindu, April 17, 2009. Callpod's versatile six-in-one charger can simultaneously charge Blackberry, iPod, iPhone and six gadgets in one go. It's capable of charging hundreds of other cell phones, PDAs and portable gaming devices. You can charge them at home, in the car or even while travelling. Blue indicator lights illuminate on each port to display charging status. Chargepod uses voltage regulator technology and interchangeable power adapters to safely charge all of your mobile devices regardless of manufacturer or model.
Reference may be made to an article by Mojo Mobility, Comp USA News, November 13th, 2008. The article explains a technology that allows you to simultaneously charge multiple devices using a piece of sheet powered by an electromagnetic induction method. Tesla
had made statements that using the earth as a power source and giving wireless electricity to the entire planet.
Conventionally, a number of charging stations are available which can be used for charging the mobile battery in public place. The problem with these charging units is that none of the station describes about the security and identification of the batteries so that the unauthorized person may not take or use the mobile battery during charging. Also conventional charging stations provide maximum continuous charge to all batteries, whether or not it is required at a particular time. This places a large demand on the charging station's power supply.
Thus, there exists a need for the secure charging station in which only the authorized user can plug out the battery when it is charged. Nobody else can plug it off from the charging station. There also exists a need for an improved method for multiple battery charge control.
In order to overcome above listed prior art and to address the conventional need the present invention provides a system and method for secure battery charging be used in public place. The invention raises an alarm if any unauthorized user tries to use/ disconnect the gadget from the charging.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION;
Primary object of the present invention is to provide charging station to charge the multiple batteries or any electronic gadget at any public place.
Another object is to provide a charging station which is suitable for batteries with different specifications, without any optional additions with the charging station.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a secure charging station for the battery of any electronic gadget.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide secure charging station for battery of any electronic gadget which raises alarm in case the user is not identified.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a charging station which charges the battery with or without any electronic gadget.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a charging station which preserves battery life and manages the charge rates.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide universal charging station which is suitable for batteries with different specifications and without any optional additions
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a charging station which has a threshold value of the time of charging of the battery.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a charging station which raises alarm when the time of charging for the battery reaches to the threshold value.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a charging station with multiple input power sources.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
Accordingly the present invention relates to a battery charging station which is used at such as without limitation to the public place to charge any kind of battery of any electronic gadget. The present invention provides a secure method for charging of the battery of any electronic gadget. The battery or electronic gadget conditions and level of charge are also displayed on the display device.
In an embodiment of the present invention, a code generator generates a code followed by some queries for charging the battery or equipment.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the same code is needed to discontinue the charging.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, an alarm is raised in case a wrong code is entered or no code is entered while disconnecting the charger.
In still another embodiment of the present invention, queries are asked to identify the authorized user in case, a user forgets the passwords.
In another embodiment of the present invention, an alarm is raised in case, the battery is connected beyond threshold time.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS:
Further objects and advantages of this invention will be more apparent from the ensuing description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and wherein:
Figure 1 shows the block diagram of the present invention.
Figure 2 shows the flow chart of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION WITH REFERENCE TO THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS;
The present invention discloses a system and method for secure charging. Reference may be made to figure 1, which shows block diagram of a battery charging system and method which is used to charge any kind of battery of any electronic gadget. The present invention provides a secure method for charging of the battery of any electronic gadget. The charging station comprises of controller, input section & charging mechanism for charging the charge storage device for backup. Input section comprises of AC-DC converter, from which DC multiple DC outputs are generated. Charging mechanism comprises of multiple output blocks so that number of gadgets can be charged. Alarm/ buzzer, solar power as other input power source and AC/ DC converters for converting an AC into DC for charging plurality of batteries or gadgets are simultaneously connected to each other. Multiple provisions are provided to plug-in the batteries as well as the electronic gadgets. Solar power is preferably utilized if it is available wherein there is no requirement
of solar charge controller and the power from solar panel is controlled by the controller itself. The battery or electronic gadget conditions and level of charge are also displayed on the display device. As soon as the device is connected to charging station, it detects the device automatically and starts the charging wizard to setup the charging parameters and security code. The user interface can be provided by using touch screen or the buttons provided at charging station itself.
Further, the system of the present invention includes a code generator, which generates a code followed by some queries to the battery or equipment when it is inserted or plugged into the socket for charging. The coding permits determination of the unique identity of the type of battery attached thereby allowing a data processing unit or the like to establish appropriate electrical interfacing support operations. Further, there is a provision to select the security question in case the user forgets the security code. The security questions are stored in database and asked randomly. The answers are shown as options on the display and user needs to select any one of them. This selected answer must match with the answer provided in wizard. The display device is also used as advertising sign board to display the advertisement. The content of advertise can be changed by loading it to the central server. Just by loading the advertisement to the server it can be shown at any of the charging station. Hence, there is no requirement to go to the charging station physically.
When the battery or equipment is charged and user desires to disconnect it, the same code is needed to disconnect the charger. If the code is not correct or the gadget is pulled out without entering
any code, an alarm is raised. The intimation of alarm is broadcast as sound and light at charging station. Same alarm is extended to remote location by using wired or wireless media. Remote server has all the information stored in relational database for each charging, discharging events and alarms encountered at various charging stations across the geographical terrain. In case, user forgets the passwords, the queries, which were asked in the beginning, are asked again to identify the authorized user.
The charging station comprises a memory storage device for storing information of the particular type of battery and features of the electronic gadget to be used with the charging station including operating parameters such as but not limited to the electrical characteristics and communications protocols associated with the particular battery. The memory storage device stores information regarding the voltage required to operate the particular electronic gadget or to charge its batteries. This relational matrix implemented at charging station will take care of charging parameters. In case of any new battery required to add in the matrix the battery specification is loaded at remote server which is in sync to all the charging station across the terrain.
After the battery is connected to the charging station, a microprocessor configures the system for charging the selected electronic gadget by downloading the operating parameters for the selected electric gadget from the memory storage device. The charging station operates with different electronic gadget by replacing the electronic gadget and the corresponding charging plug.
The controller calculates and keeps track of how much energy has been delivered to the battery. The controller preferably determines when a predetermined amount of energy has been delivered to the battery. That predetermined amount of energy may be representative of a level that corresponds to a fully charged battery. Thus, the controller determines the end of charge condition based on energy provided to the battery. Here the Ampere-hour can be calculated for each battery during the charging. With this the above mentioned energy representation can be done. As the Amp-hr rating for each battery is previously known to the controller through the database, this is compared with the charging Amp-Hr and the amount of energy can be determined. The invention also has a threshold value of the time of charging the battery. If the battery is connected beyond threshold time, the alarm will be raised.
The controller also keeps record of battery condition such as but limited to the relative condition, age or health of a battery being charged. The battery condition, age and health are estimated by analyzing the charging process of a battery being charged. The relative health and condition of a battery is quantified and preferably stored in memory storing device and the controller alerts an operator that a battery needs to be replaced when its health and condition drop below a predetermined level. Additionally, the controller disables charging to a particular battery once the battery's condition falls below the predetermined level. This is done by charging process. First the battery connected to the charging station is charged. If the threshold value of the battery is not
reached as per the preset value, the controller takes decision on the battery health
The battery charging station includes a controller that controls various components, such as but limited to the power supply, output voltage etc. for different modes of operation, processing and storing data. The controller has computer-readable media which provides nonvolatile storage of computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules, and other data relevant for charging operations.
Optionally a meter is provided for measuring the voltage and current output which is used by controller to control the power supply to the battery based on the type of battery. This can be done by including precise voltage and current sensing circuitry for each charging output. The voltage and current which is sensed can be displayed easily. The type of battery is decided by the pre-entered specifications of the gadget.
Numerous modifications and adaptations of the system of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and thus it is intended by the appended claims to cover all such modifications and adaptations which fall within the true spirit and scope of this invention.
It is to be noted that the present invention is susceptible to modifications, adaptations and changes by those skilled in the art. Such variant embodiments employing the concepts and features of this invention are intended to be within the scope of the present invention, which is further set forth under the following claims:-
WE CLAIM:
1. A system for secure charging of battery of an electronic gadget comprises a controller, an AC input section, charging mechanism for charging the charge storage device for backup, buzzer/ alarm, renewable energy as other input power source and AC/ DC converters for converting an AC into DC for charging plurality of batteries or gadgets connected to each other.
2. The system for secure battery charging as claimed in claim 1 comprising of a code generator for authenticating the battery or gadget.
3. The system for secure battery charging as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the battery or electronic gadget conditions and level of charge are displayed on a display device.
4. The system for secure battery charging as claimed in any of the preceding claims, wherein the code generator generates a code followed by some queries to the battery or equipment when it is inserted or plugged into the socket for charging, in which the code is needed to be entered to disconnect the charger.
5. The system for secure battery charging as claimed in any of the preceding claims, wherein the battery charging station generates an alarm in case the code is not correct or the gadget is pulled out without entering any code.
6. The system for secure battery charging as claimed in any of the preceding claims, wherein the battery charging station
raises an alarm in case the battery is connected beyond threshold time or if the user is not authorized.
7. A system for secure charging of battery of an electronic gadget as substantially herein described with reference to the drawings.
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| 10 | 2570-DEL-2009-Abstract-(10-12-2010).pdf | 2010-12-10 |
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| 23 | 2570-DEL-2009-Claims-(10-12-2010).pdf | 2010-12-10 |
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