DURACELL AND INTEL ANNOUNCE 'SMART BATTERY'
`SPECIFICATIONS FOR PORTABLE COMPUTERS
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`Apr 21, 1994
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` BETHEL, Conn., April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Duracell International Inc. (NYSE: DUR) and Intel
`Corporation (NASDAQ-NMS: INTC) today announced the availability of two "smart battery"
`specifications. With the specifications -- the Smart Battery Data (SBD) and the System
`Management Bus (SMBus) -- end users can expect portable products to have lower battery costs,
`more reliable battery-level information, and have the ability to adapt to the latest battery
`technologies. The specifications were developed by Duracell and the Intel Architecture Labs
`(IAL).
` A "smart battery" is a rechargeable battery equipped with specialized hardware that provides
`present state, calculated and predicted information to the host system under software control.
`This capability provides users with accurate state-of-charge information along with an accurate
`prediction of the remaining operating time. Because the "smart battery" maintains its own
`information, a given host device will be able to accommodate multiple battery chemistries and
`charge them appropriately. Typical host systems where a "smart battery" can be used include
`notebook computers, video camcorders and cellular telephones.
` "These `smart battery' specifications are a significant step in Duracell's efforts to advance
`the standardization of rechargeable batteries," Norm Allen, senior vice president for Duracell's
`New Products and Technology Division. "Defined specifications that are standards will allow the
`battery industry to deliver batteries that offer computer OEMs an opportunity to enhance the
`functionality and performance of their products while providing value-added features and longer
`battery life to the consumer between charges."
` "The specifications are another step in the continuing effort by the Intel Architecture Labs
`to advance the PC platform by developing computing standards," said Ron Whittier, Intel senior
`vice president and IAL general manager. "To help the industry deliver specification- compliant
`solutions, we are making these specifications widely available as a proposed industry standard."
` Industry Support
` Because these are open specifications, significant industry feedback has already been
`incorporated. Leading computer manufacturer Compaq Computer Corporation, has reviewed the
`specifications and the benefits they provide the computer industry. "Compaq supports the efforts
`of Intel and Duracell to further advance battery standardization," says Jim Hartzog, senior vice
`president of Portable Engineering at Compaq. "This truly helps reinforce the battery
`standardization efforts started by Compaq and Duracell, and will surely benefit mobile PC
`users." BIOS vendors such as Phoenix Technologies and SystemSoft are already developing products
`that support these specifications.
` "System Soft is very excited about the new possibilities for intelligent power management that
`the 'smart batteries' specifications bring to the industry," said Bob Angelo, president of
`SystemSoft. "Systems built around these specifications will revolutionize the power management
`of portable computers. SystemSoft fully intends to support these specifications and is actively
`developing product around these specifications." Howard Cohen, director of Portable Systems
`Group at Phoenix Technologies Ltd. said "The 'smart battery' specification is a true advancement
`in power management of portable computers. Phoenix actively supports this effort." Component
`suppliers such as ACC Micro, Maxim, Opti, PicoPower and VLSI Technologies have also stated
`their intent to develop chips that embody these specifications.
` Specifications Availability
` For copies of Smart Battery Data (SBD) and the System Management Bus (SMBus) Specifications or
`additional information, call a local Intel sales office at 800-626-7256, or the literature
`center at 800-253-3696 (in the U.S. and Canada), or write for Intel Literature packet SBS5220,
`P.O. Box 7641, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056-7641. International inquiries can be made to 916-797-
`4216. Specifications can also be obtained by contacting Duracell at 800-422-9001, ext. 423.
` Duracell International Inc., headquartered in Bethel, Conn., is the world's leading
`manufacturer and marketer of high-performance alkaline batteries. Duracell's batteries are sold
`throughout the world, primarily under the DURACELL(R) trademark.
` Duracell's New Products and Technology Division, also based in Bethel, provides technology and
`battery design-in expertise to OEMs during the design-in phase for their portable electronic
`devices. Duracell's Worldwide Technology Center, based in Needham, Mass., employs more than 150
`researchers and scientists who develop, design and test new and existing battery products and
`technologies.
` Intel, the world's leading chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of personal computer,
`networking and communications products.
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` /CONTACT: Jim Donahue of Duracell International, 203-796-4654, or Dave Ramey of Intel
`Corporation, 916-356-2746/
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`CO: Duracell International; Intel Corporation ST: Connecticut, Illinois IN: CPR SU: PDT
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