BatteryInfoView for Windows

Technical transparency for mobile power systems

BatteryInfoView, developed by Nir Sofer, serves as a specialized diagnostic utility designed to provide deep technical insights into battery hardware. This tool acts as a transparent window into the chemical and electronic health of a system’s energy source. It positions itself as an essential tool for system administrators, repair technicians, and power users who require immediate hardware data without modifying their system registry.

The program is structured around two distinct viewing modes that cater to different diagnostic requirements. Battery Information displays a comprehensive list of static and real-time metrics, such as the designed capacity, full charged capacity, and current power state. Battery Log provides a historical perspective by adding a new data line at regular, customizable intervals. This logging feature allows users to track exactly how the battery behaves over time, recording the rate of discharge and identifying potential phantom power draws that occur during standby or hibernation.

Dual- mode data preservation and analysis

Beyond basic capacity, BatteryInfoView catalogs a vast array of hardware-specific information that is often hidden from the user. This includes the battery name, manufacturer, serial number, and manufacture date, as well as electrical data such as voltage and charge/discharge rates in milliwatts. However, the availability of these specific metrics is dependent on the internal battery controller.

Execution of Command-Line integration

For users who require automation of bulk data collection, BatteryInfoView supports a variety of command-line parameters. This enables users to export battery reports directly into multiple formats, such as HTML, XML, or CSV, without interacting with the graphical user interface. This makes it possible to integrate battery diagnostics into larger automated maintenance scripts or to generate daily health reports for a fleet of devices.

Access complex insights into battery metrics

BatteryInfoView stands as a functional utility tool that offers a level of detail that standard system tools rarely match. It also grants users access to granular hardware metrics and details that are otherwise omitted. By balancing a portable and lightweight design with powerful logging and command-line capabilities, it serves as a bridge between the user and the complex electronics of their power system.