KT&G had 23 patents in batteries during Q4 2023. The patent filed by KT&G Corp in Q4 2023 is for an aerosol-generating device that includes a heater, battery, memory, and controller. The device can determine the remaining battery capacity based on charging history data stored in the memory, or using an initial data table if no history is available. GlobalData’s report on KT&G gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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KT&G grant share with batteries as a theme is 34% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Aerosol-generating device and operation method thereof (Patent ID: US20230336011A1)
The patent filed by KT&G Corp. discloses an aerosol-generating device that includes a heater, battery, memory, and controller to determine the remaining capacity of the battery during charging. The controller checks if charging history data is stored in the memory and uses an initial data table if not, while utilizing the stored data if available. Additionally, the device can control charging based on battery voltage levels and maintain specific current levels during charging.
Furthermore, the patent outlines a method for operating the aerosol-generating device during charging, involving determining the remaining battery capacity using stored data or an initial data table. The method also includes controlling charging based on battery voltage levels, calculating time periods during charging, and updating stored charging history data. Overall, the patent focuses on optimizing battery charging processes in aerosol-generating devices for efficient and accurate capacity determination.
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