US Patent No: 6,329,793
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Method and apparatus for charging a battery
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Dec 11, 2001
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May 22, 2000
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09/577,421
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Abstract
An apparatus for charging a battery, includes a first electrical connector configured to couple to a positive terminal of the battery and a second electrical connector configured to couple to a negative terminal of the battery. The first and second connectors are used to charge the battery. A microprocessor is configured to test the battery and provide an encrypted output related to the battery test.
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