Meanwhile, Reuters interviewed Kiyoshi Kanamura, a professor at Tokyo Metropolitan University, who said that the logical solution for Boeing would be to install ceramic plates between each cell and add a vent to the battery box.

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The measures include a battery box aimed at insulating lithium-ion cells from one another in order to prevent their overheating, as well as a venting mechanism for fumes, according to officials who spoke on condition of anonymity.

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Firefighters who responded to the incident reported dense clouds of white smoke and two small flames on the outside of the box that contained the battery cells.

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They also found two kitchen timer units, two toggle switches attached to the timers in a plastic lunch-type box and a vehicle battery in the front passenger foot well.

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The connection between the positive battery cable and the fuse box could degrade over time.

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Each of the relevant muscles has been wired up to the internal box (which is powered by electrical induction from a battery in the external one).

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Boeing designed a "robust" fix that includes separating battery cells, a new charging system, venting and a containment box.

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The company, an original player in set-top DVR box technology, may not have lost its hold on the market after all, as it holds a battery of important patents that may carve a foothold for the company in the market.

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Included in the box: a power charger, USB 2.0 cable, a belt clip-type thing, replaceable battery, and headphones.

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