Vehicle battery status detection by tracking a temperature gradient

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PATENT NO 9906069
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14444971

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This disclosure generally relates to a system, apparatus, and method for diagnosing a vehicle battery for further charging purposes. A battery diagnostic tool is provided to receive temperature information on the vehicle battery during a vehicle battery charging operation. The temperature information is referenced to generate a temperature gradient that will be further referenced to identify temperature changes to the vehicle battery over a period of time.

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FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC330 TOWN CENTER DRIVE DEARBORN MI 48126

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Eifert, Mark Hessen, DE 32 208
Mohr, Jeff Raymond Mt. Clemens, US 7 22
Russell, Jeremy L Livonia, US 7 73
Semanson, Christopher Dearborn, US 11 68
Tistle, Cathleen Manchester, US 9 52

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