Method and device for power management in a solar-powered electronic device

    公开(公告)号:US11942815B1

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-26

    申请号:US18508628

    申请日:2023-11-14

    Applicant: Geotab Inc.

    CPC classification number: H02J7/35 H02J7/0032 H02J7/007182

    Abstract: An electronic device powered by a solar panel and a rechargeable battery. The electronic device prevents draining of the rechargeable battery through the solar panel when the solar panel is unable to provide sufficient energy to power the electronic device. The electronic device prevents unnecessary charging and discharging of the rechargeable battery by disconnecting the rechargeable battery when the rechargeable battery is fully charged. The electronic device detects and reports a defective rechargeable battery by powering the electronic device off of the solar panel. The electronic device detects and handles brownout conditions when powered by the solar panel by re-connecting the rechargeable battery.

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