May or may not be unique...glad the wheels are in motion." Seems they're the only wheels in motion @ the moment. It's an effort that requires a combined effort at the developers end as well as the battery manufactures end. e.Digital has an effort devised with its battery manufacture for 26 parameters. “In addition to eVU’s ability to monitor the internal battery status, it also has the capability of shutting down in the event of excessive current, charging, temperature, and discharging functions, e.Digital also enables advanced battery safety through fusing, charge limiting, and current detection and control circuitry. eVU also monitors and displays 26 battery health parameters.” Blakeley concluded, “We believe eVU is the only next generation portable IFE system ready for delivery with advanced battery safety and other enhancements which we expect will prove valuable to airlines, their logistics providers, and their passengers.” With the current battery problems occurring...where does this leave BOW...or any other IFE portable provider? doni