Patent ID: 8154244
Filing Date: 2012-04-10
Classification: H01M,H02J,Y02E

Abstract:
1. Non-transitory computer-readable media having computer-useable instructions embodied thereon for performing a method of managing power of an electronic device that includes a primary battery and that is adapted to be coupled to one or more modular components, the method comprising: monitoring a first power requirement of a first modular component that carries out a first function, the first modular component comprising a first battery that powers the first modular component, wherein the first power requirement is determined based on a usage frequency of the first modular component; monitoring a second power requirement of a second modular component that carries out a second function, the second modular component comprising a second battery that powers the second modular component, wherein the second power requirement is determined based on a usage frequency of the second modular component; comparing the first power requirement to the second power requirement to determine that the first power requirement is greater than the second power requirement; and when at least the first battery is less than full capacity, transferring power to the first battery before transferring power to the second battery based on the first power requirement being greater than the second power requirement.