CPC H02J 7/0063 (2013.01) [B64C 39/024 (2013.01); H01M 10/44 (2013.01); H01M 10/48 (2013.01); H02H 7/18 (2013.01); H02J 7/0029 (2013.01); H02J 7/007182 (2020.01); B64U 10/00 (2023.01); H01M 2220/20 (2013.01); H02J 7/0016 (2013.01); H02J 7/0025 (2020.01); H02J 7/00714 (2020.01)] | 19 Claims |
1. A method of discharging a battery assembly used to power at least part of an object, the method comprising:
detecting, with aid of one or more processors, when power to the object is turned off;
detecting, with aid of a timer, an amount of time elapsed since the power to the object is turned off;
initiating, with aid of the one or more processors, a controlled self-discharge of the battery assembly when the amount of time exceeds a threshold length of time, wherein the controlled self-discharge of the battery assembly is performed by a self-discharging circuit electrically coupled to the battery assembly;
terminating, with aid of the one or more processors, the controlled self-discharge of the battery assembly when the voltage reaches a threshold voltage value; and
controlling, with aid of the one or more processors, the battery assembly to enter a hibernation mode subsequent to terminating the controlled self-discharge of the battery assembly, wherein the hibernation mode is a low power consumption mode monitoring whether the battery assembly is in use again.
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