Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) having internal current overage protection, and associated charging methods for multi-type electric vehicles and non-electric vehicle devices
Embodiments include an EVSE unit having a Level 2 or Level 3 charge handle, a receptacle configured to receive the Level 2 charge handle, and a current overage protection unit. The EVSE unit can include a Level 1 outlet including one or more plug outlets configured to receive one or more corresponding Level 1 plugs. A first power meter associated with the Level 2 charge handle can meter power delivered via the Level 2 charge handle. A second power meter associated with the Level 1 outlet can meter power delivered via the Level 1 outlet. A charging logic and relay section can intelligently allocate power between the Level 2 handle and the Level 1 outlet according to charging rules. The current overage protection unit can ensure compliance with local ordinances and protect internal components of the EVSE unit.
A system for checking metering accuracy of an EVSE unit includes an EVSE unit including a cable and a charge handle. The system includes an electric vehicle including a charging port configured to be coupled to the charge handle. The electric vehicle is configured to be charged by the EVSE unit using the cable and the charge handle. In place of the electric vehicle, an electric vehicle-emulating electric load can be used. The system includes an inline electric meter device having a terminal end and a distal end. The charging port of the electric vehicle is configured to be coupled to the terminal end of the inline electric meter device. The charge handle is configured to be coupled to the distal end of the inline electric meter device. The inline electric meter device may be connected in various configurations. The inline electric meter device includes a display, a microprocessor, test and diagnostic logic, a report generator, a camera, and/or a GPS receiver.
B60L 53/66 - Transfert de données entre les stations de charge et le véhicule
B60L 53/16 - Connecteurs, p. ex. fiches ou prises, spécialement adaptés pour recharger des véhicules électriques
B60L 53/18 - Câbles spécialement adaptés pour recharger des véhicules électriques
G01R 22/00 - Dispositions pour la mesure de l'intégrale dans le temps d'une puissance électrique ou d'un courant, p. ex. compteurs d'électricité
G01R 35/04 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils couverts par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe des instruments pour mesurer l'intégrale dans le temps d'une puissance ou d'une intensité
A power management system can smartly allocate the available power at a location to support more electric vehicles than would otherwise be possible. Power managers can intelligently allocate that power based on the real-time needs of vehicles. A smart energy distribution system can estimate each vehicle's current charge level and use such information to efficiently provide electric vehicle charging. The system can respond dynamically to vehicle charge levels, current readings, and/or electrical mains readings, allocating more current where it is needed. The charger profiles can include historic charge cycle information, which can be analyzed under a set of heuristics to predict future charging needs. A local electric vehicle charging mesh network can be provided, which transmits data packets among short-range transceivers of multiple power managers. The local electric vehicle charging mesh network can be connected to a remote server via a cellular connection. The power managers and the local electric vehicle charging mesh network can intelligently allocate power to multiple electric vehicles.
B60L 53/30 - Détails de construction des stations de charge
B60L 53/63 - Surveillance et commande des stations de charge en réponse à la capacité du réseau
B60L 53/65 - Surveillance et commande des stations de charge impliquant l'identification des véhicules ou de leurs types de batteries
B60L 58/12 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries en fonction de l'état de charge [SoC]
Embodiments include a multi-level electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) unit. The multi-level EVSE unit can include a Level 2 charge handle, a receptacle configured to receive the Level 2 charge handle, and a Level 1 outlet including one or more plug outlets configured to receive one or more corresponding Level 1 plugs. The Level 2 charge handle can be permanently attached to the multi-level EVSE unit via a cable. The Level 1 outlet can temporarily receive the one or more corresponding Level 1 plugs. A first power meter associated with the Level 2 charge handle can meter power delivered via the Level 2 charge handle. A second power meter associated with the Level 1 outlet can meter power delivered via the Level 1 outlet. A charging logic and relay section can intelligently allocate power between the Level 2 handle and the Level 1 outlet according to charging rules.
Embodiments of the inventive concept measure the amount of electrical power being consumed in one or more houses or buildings, before the utility meter or meters. These measurements are used by a smart load manager (SLM) apparatus, in addition to information about the maximum capacity of the electrical lines that are being measured, to maximize the number of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) units that can be installed in the one or more buildings, and maximize the amount of power that is available for electric vehicle (EV) charging at any given time.
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
B60L 53/10 - Procédés de chargement de batteries spécialement adaptées aux véhicules électriquesStations de charge ou équipements de charge embarqués pour ces batteriesÉchange d'éléments d’emmagasinage d'énergie dans les véhicules électriques caractérisés par le transfert d’énergie entre la station de charge et le véhicule
B60L 53/60 - Surveillance et commande des stations de charge
A solar system installed at a house or building, which may include solar panels and a solar inverter. When the solar system is installed at the house or building, the power load associated with the solar system might overload an electrical panel. This might force the owner of the house or building to spend thousands of dollars on an electrical panel upgrade. To avoid such an expensive upgrade, a smart load manager (SLM) is disclosed that can communicate with the solar inverter and can control it. The SLM can function as a real-time load shedding device, thereby avoiding the cost of a load center/panel upgrade, while enabling a safe and cost-effective solar system installation.
H02J 3/14 - Circuits pour réseaux principaux ou de distribution, à courant alternatif pour règler la tension dans des réseaux à courant alternatif par changement d'une caractéristique de la charge du réseau par interruption, ou mise en circuit, des charges du réseau, p. ex. charge équilibrée progressivement
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
H02J 3/38 - Dispositions pour l’alimentation en parallèle d’un seul réseau, par plusieurs générateurs, convertisseurs ou transformateurs
H02J 13/00 - Circuits pour pourvoir à l'indication à distance des conditions d'un réseau, p. ex. un enregistrement instantané des conditions d'ouverture ou de fermeture de chaque sectionneur du réseauCircuits pour pourvoir à la commande à distance des moyens de commutation dans un réseau de distribution d'énergie, p. ex. mise en ou hors circuit de consommateurs de courant par l'utilisation de signaux d'impulsion codés transmis par le réseau
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGE SCHEDULING AND MANAGEMENT USING FLEET-BASED TELEMETRY
A remote computer server communicates with a fleet of electric vehicles, and gathers telemetry data from the fleet of electric vehicles. An intelligent EVSE unit and/or a DC fast charging unit communicates with the remote server, and charges an electric vehicle based at least in part on the telemetry data from the fleet of electric vehicles. The remote computer server can generate charging instructions based at least in part on the telemetry data gathered from the fleet of electric vehicles. The intelligent EVSE unit and/or the DC fast charging unit receive the charging instructions, and charge the electric vehicle based at least in part on the charging instructions, the telemetry data, and/or an existent electrical load associated with an electrical panel of a house or a building.
A remote computer server communicates with a fleet of electric vehicles, and gathers telemetry data from the fleet of electric vehicles. An intelligent EVSE unit and/or a DC fast charging unit communicates with the remote server, and charges an electric vehicle based at least in part on the telemetry data from the fleet of electric vehicles. The remote computer server can generate charging instructions based at least in part on the telemetry data gathered from the fleet of electric vehicles. The intelligent EVSE unit and/or the DC fast charging unit receive the charging instructions, and charge the electric vehicle based at least in part on the charging instructions, the telemetry data, and/or an existent electrical load associated with an electrical panel of a house or a building.
A remote computer server communicates with a fleet of electric vehicles, and gathers telemetry data from the fleet of electric vehicles. An intelligent EVSE unit and/or a DC fast charging unit communicates with the remote server, and charges an electric vehicle based at least in part on the telemetry data from the fleet of electric vehicles. The remote computer server can generate charging instructions based at least in part on the telemetry data gathered from the fleet of electric vehicles. The intelligent EVSE unit and/or the DC fast charging unit receive the charging instructions, and charge the electric vehicle based at least in part on the charging instructions, the telemetry data, and/or an existent electrical load associated with an electrical panel of a house or a building.
A system for checking metering accuracy of an EVSE unit includes an EVSE unit including a cable and a charge handle. The system includes an electric vehicle including a charging port configured to be coupled to the charge handle. The electric vehicle is configured to be charged by the EVSE unit using the cable and the charge handle. In place of the electric vehicle, an electric vehicle-emulating electric load can be used. The system includes an inline electric meter device having a terminal end and a distal end. The charging port of the electric vehicle is configured to be coupled to the terminal end of the inline electric meter device. The charge handle is configured to be coupled to the distal end of the inline electric meter device. The inline electric meter device may be connected in various configurations. The inline electric meter device includes a display, a microprocessor, test and diagnostic logic, a report generator, a camera, and/or a GPS receiver.
A system for checking metering accuracy of an EVSE unit includes an EVSE unit including a cable and a charge handle. The system includes an electric vehicle including a charging port configured to be coupled to the charge handle. The electric vehicle is configured to be charged by the EVSE unit using the cable and the charge handle. In place of the electric vehicle, an electric vehicle-emulating electric load can be used. The system includes an inline electric meter device having a terminal end and a distal end. The charging port of the electric vehicle is configured to be coupled to the terminal end of the inline electric meter device. The charge handle is configured to be coupled to the distal end of the inline electric meter device. The inline electric meter device may be connected in various configurations. The inline electric meter device includes a display, a microprocessor, test and diagnostic logic, a report generator, a camera, and/or a GPS receiver.
A system for checking metering accuracy of an EVSE unit includes an EVSE unit including a cable and a charge handle. The system includes an electric vehicle including a charging port configured to be coupled to the charge handle. The electric vehicle is configured to be charged by the EVSE unit using the cable and the charge handle. In place of the electric vehicle, an electric vehicle-emulating electric load can be used. The system includes an inline electric meter device having a terminal end and a distal end. The charging port of the electric vehicle is configured to be coupled to the terminal end of the inline electric meter device. The charge handle is configured to be coupled to the distal end of the inline electric meter device. The inline electric meter device may be connected in various configurations. The inline electric meter device includes a display, a microprocessor, test and diagnostic logic, a report generator, a camera, and/or a GPS receiver.
B60L 53/66 - Transfert de données entre les stations de charge et le véhicule
B60L 53/16 - Connecteurs, p. ex. fiches ou prises, spécialement adaptés pour recharger des véhicules électriques
B60L 53/18 - Câbles spécialement adaptés pour recharger des véhicules électriques
G01R 22/00 - Dispositions pour la mesure de l'intégrale dans le temps d'une puissance électrique ou d'un courant, p. ex. compteurs d'électricité
G01R 35/04 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils couverts par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe des instruments pour mesurer l'intégrale dans le temps d'une puissance ou d'une intensité
A power management system can smartly allocate the available power at a location to support more electric vehicles than would otherwise be possible. Power managers can intelligently allocate that power based on the real-time needs of vehicles. A smart energy distribution system can estimate each vehicle's current charge level and use such information to efficiently provide electric vehicle charging. The system can respond dynamically to vehicle charge levels, current readings, and/or electrical mains readings, allocating more current where it is needed. The charger profiles can include historic charge cycle information, which can be analyzed under a set of heuristics to predict future charging needs. A local electric vehicle charging mesh network can be provided, which transmits data packets among short-range transceivers of multiple power managers. The local electric vehicle charging mesh network can be connected to a remote server via a cellular connection. The power managers and the local electric vehicle charging mesh network can intelligently allocate power to multiple electric vehicles.
B60L 53/65 - Surveillance et commande des stations de charge impliquant l'identification des véhicules ou de leurs types de batteries
B60L 53/30 - Détails de construction des stations de charge
B60L 53/63 - Surveillance et commande des stations de charge en réponse à la capacité du réseau
B60L 3/04 - Coupure de l'alimentation en énergie en cas de fausse manœuvre
B60L 58/12 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries en fonction de l'état de charge [SoC]
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Smart load management apparatus and system for houses and buildings with solar system installations
A solar system installed at a house or building, which may include solar panels and a solar inverter. When the solar system is installed at the house or building, the power load associated with the solar system might overload an electrical panel. This might force the owner of the house or building to spend thousands of dollars on an electrical panel upgrade. To avoid such an expensive upgrade, a smart load manager (SLM) is disclosed that can communicate with the solar inverter and can control it. The SLM can function as a real-time load shedding device, thereby avoiding the cost of a load center/panel upgrade, while enabling a safe and cost-effective solar system installation.
H02J 3/14 - Circuits pour réseaux principaux ou de distribution, à courant alternatif pour règler la tension dans des réseaux à courant alternatif par changement d'une caractéristique de la charge du réseau par interruption, ou mise en circuit, des charges du réseau, p. ex. charge équilibrée progressivement
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
H02J 3/38 - Dispositions pour l’alimentation en parallèle d’un seul réseau, par plusieurs générateurs, convertisseurs ou transformateurs
H02J 13/00 - Circuits pour pourvoir à l'indication à distance des conditions d'un réseau, p. ex. un enregistrement instantané des conditions d'ouverture ou de fermeture de chaque sectionneur du réseauCircuits pour pourvoir à la commande à distance des moyens de commutation dans un réseau de distribution d'énergie, p. ex. mise en ou hors circuit de consommateurs de courant par l'utilisation de signaux d'impulsion codés transmis par le réseau
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Smart load management apparatus and system for electric vehicle charging
Embodiments of the inventive concept measure the amount of electrical power being consumed in one or more houses or buildings, before the utility meter or meters. These measurements are used by a smart load manager (SLM) apparatus, in addition to information about the maximum capacity of the electrical lines that are being measured, to maximize the number of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) units that can be installed in the one or more buildings, and maximize the amount of power that is available for electric vehicle (EV) charging at any given time.
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
B60L 53/10 - Procédés de chargement de batteries spécialement adaptées aux véhicules électriquesStations de charge ou équipements de charge embarqués pour ces batteriesÉchange d'éléments d’emmagasinage d'énergie dans les véhicules électriques caractérisés par le transfert d’énergie entre la station de charge et le véhicule
B60L 53/60 - Surveillance et commande des stations de charge
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
Produits et services
Charging station services for electric vehicles, namely, a system for running electric vehicle charging stations including providing a power management platform for electric vehicle charging stations
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Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) having internal current overage protection, and associated charging methods for multi-type electric vehicles and non-electric vehicle
Embodiments include an EVSE unit having a Level 2 or Level 3 charge handle, a receptacle configured to receive the Level 2 charge handle, and a current overage protection unit. The EVSE unit can include a Level 1 outlet including one or more plug outlets configured to receive one or more corresponding Level 1 plugs. A first power meter associated with the Level 2 charge handle can meter power delivered via the Level 2 charge handle. A second power meter associated with the Level 1 outlet can meter power delivered via the Level 1 outlet. A charging logic and relay section can intelligently allocate power between the Level 2 handle and the Level 1 outlet according to charging rules. The current overage protection unit can ensure compliance with local ordinances and protect internal components of the EVSE unit.
Embodiments include a multi-level electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) unit. The multi-level EVSE unit can include a Level 2 charge handle, a receptacle configured to receive the Level 2 charge handle, and a Level 1 outlet including one or more plug outlets configured to receive one or more corresponding Level 1 plugs. The Level 2 charge handle can be permanently attached to the multi-level EVSE unit via a cable. The Level 1 outlet can temporarily receive the one or more corresponding Level 1 plugs. A first power meter associated with the Level 2 charge handle can meter power delivered via the Level 2 charge handle. A second power meter associated with the Level 1 outlet can meter power delivered via the Level 1 outlet. A charging logic and relay section can intelligently allocate power between the Level 2 handle and the Level 1 outlet according to charging rules.
A power management system can smartly allocate the available power at a location to support more electric vehicles than would otherwise be possible. Power managers can intelligently allocate that power based on the real-time needs of vehicles. A smart energy distribution system can estimate each vehicle's current charge level and use such information to efficiently provide electric vehicle charging. The system can respond dynamically to vehicle charge levels, current readings, and/or electrical mains readings, allocating more current where it is needed. The charger profiles can include historic charge cycle information, which can be analyzed under a set of heuristics to predict future charging needs. A local electric vehicle charging mesh network can be provided, which transmits data packets among short-range transceivers of multiple power managers. The local electric vehicle charging mesh network can be connected to a remote server via a cellular connection. The power managers and the local electric vehicle charging mesh network can intelligently allocate power to multiple electric vehicles.
B60L 53/30 - Détails de construction des stations de charge
B60L 53/63 - Surveillance et commande des stations de charge en réponse à la capacité du réseau
B60L 53/65 - Surveillance et commande des stations de charge impliquant l'identification des véhicules ou de leurs types de batteries
B60L 58/12 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries en fonction de l'état de charge [SoC]
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Mixed-level electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and associated charging methods for multi-type electric vehicles and non-electric vehicle devices
Embodiments include a multi-level electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) unit. The multi-level EVSE unit can include a Level 2 charge handle, a receptacle configured to receive the Level 2 charge handle, and a Level 1 outlet including one or more plug outlets configured to receive one or more corresponding Level 1 plugs. The Level 2 charge handle can be permanently attached to the multi-level EVSE unit via a cable. The Level 1 outlet can temporarily receive the one or more corresponding Level 1 plugs. A first power meter associated with the Level 2 charge handle can meter power delivered via the Level 2 charge handle. A second power meter associated with the Level 1 outlet can meter power delivered via the Level 1 outlet. A charging logic and relay section can intelligently allocate power between the Level 2 handle and the Level 1 outlet according to charging rules.
Embodiments include an intelligent electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) unit. The intelligent EVSE unit includes a communication port to receive an active power load value and a maximum installed power load value from an external power meter. The intelligent EVSE unit includes a buffer-reduced maximum installed power logic section to receive a safety buffer value, to receive the maximum installed power load value from the communication port, and to generate a buffer-reduced maximum installed power value dependent on the safety buffer value and the maximum installed power load value. The intelligent EVSE unit includes a real-time power availability logic section to generate an available power value dependent on the buffer-reduced maximum installed power value and the active power load value. The intelligent EVSE unit includes a power regulator to control an amount of power made available to charge one or more electric vehicles dependent on the available power value.
A power management system smartly allocates the available power at a location to support more electric vehicles than would otherwise be possible. Power managers can intelligently allocate that power based on the real-time needs of vehicles. A smart energy distribution system can estimate each vehicle's current charge level and use such information to efficiently provide electric vehicle charging. The system can respond dynamically to vehicle charge levels, current readings, and/or electrical mains readings, allocating more current where it is needed. The charger profiles can include historic charge cycle information, which can be analyzed under a set of heuristics to predict future charging needs. A local electric vehicle charging mesh network can be provided, which transmits data packets among short-range transceivers of multiple power managers. The charging mesh network is connected to a remote server. The power managers and the charging mesh network can intelligently allocate power to multiple electric vehicles.
A power management system can smartly allocate the available power at a location to support more electric vehicles than would otherwise be possible. Power managers can intelligently allocate that power based on the real-time needs of vehicles. A smart energy distribution system can estimate each vehicle's current charge level and use such information to efficiently provide electric vehicle charging. The system can respond dynamically to vehicle charge levels, current readings, and/or electrical mains readings, allocating more current where it is needed. The charger profiles can include historic charge cycle information, which can be analyzed under a set of heuristics to predict future charging needs. A local electric vehicle charging mesh network can be provided, which transmits data packets among short-range transceivers of multiple power managers. The local electric vehicle charging mesh network can be connected to a remote server via a cellular connection. The power managers and the local electric vehicle charging mesh network can intelligently allocate power to multiple electric vehicles.
A power management system can smartly allocate the available power at a location to support more electric vehicles than would otherwise be possible. Power managers can intelligently allocate that power based on the real-time needs of vehicles. A smart energy distribution system can estimate each vehicle's current charge level and use such information to efficiently provide electric vehicle charging. The system can respond dynamically to vehicle charge levels, current readings, and/or electrical mains readings, allocating more current where it is needed. The charger profiles can include historic charge cycle information, which can be analyzed under a set of heuristics to predict future charging needs. A local electric vehicle charging mesh network can be provided, which transmits data packets among short-range transceivers of multiple power managers. The local electric vehicle charging mesh network can be connected to a remote server via a cellular connection. The power managers and the local electric vehicle charging mesh network can intelligently allocate power to multiple electric vehicles.
A method, system, and apparatus include a clustered charge distribution and prioritized charge distribution system for electric vehicles (EVs). Distributed processing units (DPUs) receive member information about an EV or EV user. A power distribution manager (PDM) is coupled to each of the DPUs. The PDM includes a prioritizer. The prioritizer determines a prioritization for charging the EVs based on the member information received by each of the DPUs. Also disclosed is a method for providing clustered charge distribution and charge prioritization for electric vehicles. The method includes sensing whether power is requested by any one of a plurality of EVs within a cluster, generating individual EV-specific information for the EVs using the DPUs, transmitting the EV-specific information to the PDM, and selecting and applying a prioritization algorithm based at least in part on the transmitted information.
G07F 15/00 - Appareils déclenchés par pièces de monnaie avec distribution de liquide, de gaz ou d'électricité commandée par le comptage
B60L 11/18 - utilisant de l'énergie fournie par des piles primaires, des piles secondaires ou des piles à combustibles
H02J 3/14 - Circuits pour réseaux principaux ou de distribution, à courant alternatif pour règler la tension dans des réseaux à courant alternatif par changement d'une caractéristique de la charge du réseau par interruption, ou mise en circuit, des charges du réseau, p. ex. charge équilibrée progressivement
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Electric vehicle clustered charge distribution and prioritization method, system and apparatus
A method, system, and apparatus include a clustered charge distribution and prioritized charge distribution system for electric vehicles (EVs). Distributed processing units (DPUs) receive member information about an EV or EV user. A power distribution manager (PDM) is coupled to each of the DPUs. The PDM includes a prioritizer. The prioritizer determines a prioritization for charging the EVs based on the member information received by each of the DPUs. A method includes providing clustered charge distribution and charge prioritization for electric vehicles. The method includes sensing whether power is requested by any one of a plurality of EVs within a cluster, generating individual EV-specific information for the EVs using the DPUs, transmitting the EV-specific information to the PDM, and selecting and applying a prioritization algorithm based at least in part on the transmitted information.
G05D 17/00 - Commande d'un coupleCommande de la puissance mécanique
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
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Method, system, and apparatus for distributing electricity to electric vehicles, monitoring the distribution thereof, and/or providing automated billing
An electricity distribution, monitoring, and control system for recharging electric vehicles. The system may include a plug outlet device having a sensor, and a plug adapter apparatus having a tag. The tag may communicate with the sensor when the plug adapter apparatus is coupled to the plug outlet device. An electric vehicle receives an electric charge from the plug outlet device after an identification number associated with the tag is verified by a remote server. Alternatively, a plug outlet device includes a tag, and an electric vehicle has attached thereto a monitoring and communication device, which may include a sensor. The sensor may communicate with the tag when the electric vehicle is proximally located to the plug outlet device, and obtain authorization from a remote server or the outlet device to charge the electric vehicle. A user account is automatically billed and a provider account is automatically credited.
G06Q 40/00 - FinanceAssuranceStratégies fiscalesTraitement des impôts sur les sociétés ou sur le revenu
B60L 11/18 - utilisant de l'énergie fournie par des piles primaires, des piles secondaires ou des piles à combustibles
B60L 3/00 - Dispositifs électriques de sécurité sur véhicules propulsés électriquementContrôle des paramètres de fonctionnement, p. ex. de la vitesse, de la décélération ou de la consommation d’énergie
B60L 8/00 - Propulsion électrique à partir d'énergie tirée des forces de la nature, p. ex. du soleil ou du vent
G06Q 20/10 - Architectures de paiement spécialement adaptées aux systèmes de transfert électronique de fondsArchitectures de paiement spécialement adaptées aux systèmes de banque à domicile
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Method, system, and apparatus for distributing electricity to electric vehicles, monitoring the distribution thereof, and/or controlling the distribution thereof
A method, system, and apparatus for distributing electricity to electric vehicles, monitoring the distribution thereof, and/or controlling the distribution thereof, provides various components to vehicle operators and station owners to track and control energy usage. Plug outlet devices are associated with a station. A coordinator element is configured to receive vehicle information and information about the station from one or more electric vehicles. The information is verified, stored, and/or aggregated for later display. In addition, the information can be used to determine whether or not to deny electrical charging service to a vehicle using a switch component.
