Patent ID: 6181102
Filing Date: 2001-01-30
Classification: A61N,H01M,H02J,Y02E

Abstract:
A battery-powered portable defibrillator having a plurality of use models each having associated therewith a characteristic power consumption time and duration, the device comprising:a battery pocket constructed and arranged to receive and operate with an industry standard battery pack having a first battery chemistry and standard mechanical and electrical battery interfaces, and a customized battery pack having a second battery chemistry different than said first battery chemistry and a custom interface comprising said standard mechanical battery interface, said standard electrical battery interface and one or more distinguishing features different than said standard battery interface;a battery chemistry identification system constructed and arranged to detect a presence or absence of said one or more distinguishing features and for generating a battery chemistry indication signal indicative of said battery chemistry of a battery pack installed in said battery pocket; andcircuitry that adjusts the operation of the defibrillator to a use model appropriate for the battery pack inserted into the battery pocket.