Systems and methods for energy storage in land-based telemetry applications

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6819226
APP PUB NO 20030222505A1
SERIAL NO

10411060

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The invention involves systems and methods of providing energy to land-based telemetry devices wherein the energy storage and power conditioning system is comprised of an input power supply, an energy storage element, an output supply and a control system. The input power supply provides energy to the output power supply and charges the energy storage element. The energy storage element is comprised of one or more UltraCaps and supplies energy to the output power supply at times of peak need and when the primary energy source to the input power supply is removed. The control system adjusts the voltage supplied to the energy storage element by the input power supply according to changes in the ambient temperature to compensate for changes in the internal equivalent series resistance of the UltraCaps caused by the change in ambient temperature. The output power supply provides energy to the land-based telemetry device. Adjusting the voltage supplied to the energy storage element helps extend the operating life of the UltraCaps.

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ITRON INC2111 N MOLTER ROAD LIBERTY LAKE WA 99019

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Randall, Bruce E Rock Hill, SC 16 827

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