Apple Wireless Keyboard (2011) Battery Level Stuck At 100%?

I got a new iMac, the one that was released by apple in late November, and I went to system preferences > keyboard, noticing that the keyboard battery level is stuck at 100% every time I check now and then... Anyone else having this issue? Fixes? Help?

Hello:
I suggest you install a widget (mighty monitor) that gives more accurate readings.
Barry

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