Intelligent transportable memory apparatus and method for charging a battery for a memory in an intelligent transportable memory apparatus

摘要

Intelligent transportable data storage component module for a data processing system and a method for charging a battery for a data storage component in an intelligent transportable data storage component module. The intelligent transportable data storage component module has a data storage component and an intelligent battery backup for providing power to the data storage component. The intelligent battery backup, for example, a battery backup falling within Smart Battery Specifications, has a battery and a battery charger that function as a unit to monitor and charge the battery independent of the host processor and firmware of the data processing system and independent of characteristics of the battery.