Books in the Philips Research Book Series series

Describes valued contributions of technology for improving hospital and home healthcare, and offers a perspective on how they will influence critical aspects of future medical care. This book addresses healthcare areas such as: general advances and trends in healthcare technology, diagnostic imaging, and integration of imaging and therapy.

Battery Management Systems - Design by Modelling describes the design of Battery Management Systems (BMS) with the aid of simulation methods. The basic tasks of BMS are to ensure optimum use of the energy stored in the battery (pack) that powers a portable device and to prevent damage inflicted on the battery (pack).