Power supply equipment and power supply management method

Abstract

The invention provides power supply equipment and a power supply management method. The power supply device includes an information capture device and a processor. The processor is coupled to the information capture device. In response to the information capture device detecting a payment vehicle, the processor identifies a payment category of the payment vehicle. The processor performs a charging authorization verification of the payment vehicle according to the payment category. In response to successful verification of the charging authorization, the processor initiates the power transfer job and performs a charging transaction according to the payment vehicle. Therefore, the user can complete the charging payment process without selecting a payment mode or changing a card sensing position, so that more intuitive and efficient charging payment experience is provided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to payment technology for power supply equipment, and more particularly to a power supply equipment and a power supply management method. Background Technology

[0002] To reduce carbon emissions and mitigate global warming, the international community has actively promoted the development of electric vehicle technology and set a long-term goal of banning the sale of gasoline-powered vehicles. Governments and industries worldwide have formulated policies and subsidies to accelerate the adoption and market growth of electric vehicles. However, with the rapid increase in the number of electric vehicles, the design and management of charging infrastructure face numerous challenges. Currently, the payment mechanisms for electric vehicle charging equipment still present inconveniences. For example, different users may possess different types of payment devices, including credit cards, membership cards, or mobile electronic devices, leading to a complex payment process. Furthermore, most existing electric vehicle charging equipment requires users to select a payment method via touch panels or other buttons. Additionally, existing electric vehicle charging equipment requires different sensing areas for different types of cards, which may confuse users or require additional guidance, thus affecting payment efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, this disclosure proposes a power supply device and a power supply management method that can automatically identify the payment type of a user's payment device, so that the power supply device can use a unified sensing area to read and verify multiple payment devices.

[0004] This disclosure provides a power supply device including an information capture device and a processor. The processor is coupled to the information capture device. In response to the information capture device detecting a payment vehicle, the processor identifies the payment category of the payment vehicle. The processor performs a charging authorization verification for the payment vehicle based on the payment category. In response to successful charging authorization verification, the processor initiates a power transmission operation and performs a charging transaction based on the payment vehicle.

[0005] From another perspective, embodiments of this disclosure provide a power supply management method applicable to power supply equipment including an information capture device. The method includes the following steps: In response to the information capture device detecting a payment vehicle, a processor identifies the payment category of the payment vehicle. The processor performs a charging authorization verification for the payment vehicle based on the payment category. In response to successful charging authorization verification, the processor initiates a power transmission operation and performs a charging transaction based on the payment vehicle.

[0006] This disclosure provides a power supply device including a main body, a charging port, an information capturing device, and a processor. The charging port is connected to the main body for outputting power. The information capturing device is disposed on the main body for collecting information about a payment vehicle. The processor is disposed on the main body and coupled to the charging port and the information capturing device. The processor identifies the information of the payment vehicle and controls the charging port to output power based on the information.

[0007] Based on the above, in the embodiments of this disclosure, when the information capturing device of the power supply equipment senses a payment vehicle, the power supply equipment can automatically identify the payment category of the payment vehicle. Subsequently, the power supply equipment can perform charging authorization verification based on the payment category of the payment vehicle, and upon successful verification, conduct a charging transaction based on the payment vehicle. Therefore, users do not need to select a payment method or change the card sensing location to complete the charging payment process, thus providing a more intuitive and efficient charging payment experience. Attached Figure Description

[0008] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a charging payment system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0009] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an information capture device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0010] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of a power supply management method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0011] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a membership-based payment type according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0012] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a direct payment type according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0013] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a mixed payment type according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0014] Figure 7 This is a flowchart of a power supply management method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0015] Figure 8 This is a flowchart of a power supply management method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0016] Reference will now be made in detail to exemplary embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same component reference numerals are used in the drawings and description to denote the same or similar parts. These embodiments are only a part of the invention and do not disclose all possible implementations of the invention. This disclosure may describe and indicate the steps of the embodiments in sequence, but the order of the steps and reference numerals is for ease of understanding only and is not intended to limit the necessity or specific order of any step in the patent claims.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a charging payment system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Please refer to... Figure 1 The charging payment system 10 may include a power supply device 100, a payment carrier PC1, a financial server FS1, and a management server CMS1.

[0018] Payment carrier PC1 is a payment tool that can be used to pay for charging fees. Users can use payment carrier PC1 to perform authorization verification and transaction settlement at power supply equipment 100. Payment carrier PC1 can be a bank card, membership card, mobile payment device, or prepaid stored-value card, etc. Bank cards can include credit cards and debit cards, etc. From another perspective, payment carrier PC1 can be a magnetic stripe card, chip card, radio frequency identification (RFID) card, near-field communication (NFC) card, RFID identification tag, or mobile electronic device supporting NFC function, etc.

[0019] The power supply device 100 is, for example, a charging device capable of providing charging services to an electric vehicle (EV) EV1, and may include a charging port for outputting power. In some embodiments, the power supply device 100 may communicate with a charging station management system (CSMS) via the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP).

[0020] In some embodiments, the power supply device 100 includes an information capture device 110, a display 120, a communication device 130, and a processor 140, which are disposed on the body of the power supply device 100. The processor 140 is coupled to the information capture device 110, the display 120, and the communication device 130.

[0021] The display 120 is used to display the operating status and charging transaction information of the power supply device 100, such as charging status, charging time, fee information, payment confirmation information, waiting time, charging current, etc., and it is, for example, an LCD screen, an LED screen or other types of screen.

[0022] The communication device 130 provides networking functionality, allowing the power supply device 100 to connect to a public or private network and communicate with other electronic devices according to wired or wireless communication standards. The communication device 130 may include a transceiver, antenna, or wired signal transmission port, etc. For example, the communication device 130 may include electronic components supporting Long Term Evolution (LTE), 5G, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet standards; this disclosure is not limited thereto. In embodiments of this disclosure, the power supply device 100 can utilize the communication device 130 to communicate with external servers such as the management server CMS1 and the financial server FS1.

[0023] Processor 140 may be a programmable general-purpose or special-purpose processor, including but not limited to a microcontroller unit (MCU), microprocessor unit (MPU), digital signal processor (DSP), field programmable gate array (FPGA), system-on-chip (SoC), or other similar components or combinations thereof. Processor 140 is responsible for integrating and controlling the overall operation of power supply device 100 and is coupled to other components through an internal data bus or communication interface.

[0024] The information capture device 110 of the power supply device 100 includes a sensing area that supports different types of payment devices PC1. This allows the power supply device 100 to read information from different types of payment devices PC1 through a single sensing area, such as first information from a first payment device or second information from a second payment device, and send it to the processor 140. The sensing area of ​​the information capture device 110 and the display 120 can be located on the same surface of the device. In other words, regardless of whether the payment device PC1 held by the user is a contactless credit card, membership card, or mobile payment device, the user can sense the payment device PC1 through the same area without needing to change the sensing area according to the type of payment device PC1 or manually select a payment method.

[0025] The management server CMS1 manages the charging transaction process, including receiving charging authorization requests, monitoring charging status, and calculating charging fees. In some embodiments, the management server CMS1 may be the OCPP server in a charging management system (CSMS). The financial server FS1 may be a payment processing system of a financial institution, which can handle the authorization, settlement, and transaction security verification of credit cards, debit cards, or electronic payments.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an information capture device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Please refer to... Figure 2 The information capture device 110 may include a wireless sensing module 111, a contact card reader 112, a controller 113, and a transmission interface 114. The controller 113 is coupled to the wireless sensing module 111, the contact card reader 112, and the transmission interface 114, and is responsible for integrating and controlling the overall operation of the information capture device 110.

[0027] The wireless sensing module 111 can be used with the contactless payment device PC1. When the payment device PC1, which supports contactless payment technology, approaches the wireless sensing module 111, the wireless sensing module 111 can sense and read the data provided by the payment device PC1. More specifically, the wireless sensing module 111 may include an antenna and a wireless transceiver. The wireless sensing module 111 is, for example, an NFC module. Additionally, a contact card reader 112 can be used to read the payment device PC1 via contact. The contact card reader 112 may include, for example, a card slot. When the payment device PC1 is a chip card or magnetic stripe card, the user can choose to insert or touch the payment device PC1 into the contact card reader 112, and the contact card reader 112 can read the data provided by the payment device PC1. The information capture device 110 can transmit the read data to the processor 140 of the power supply device 100 via a transmission interface 114 (such as a UART interface).

[0028] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of a power supply management method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Please refer to... Figure 3 The method flow of this embodiment is applicable to the charging payment system 10 in the above embodiment. The following describes the detailed steps of this embodiment in conjunction with the various components in the charging payment system 10.

[0029] In step S310, in response to the information capture device 110 detecting a payment carrier PC1, the processor 140 identifies the payment type of the payment carrier PC1. In some embodiments, the processor 140 reads data provided by the payment carrier PC1 through the information capture device 110 to determine whether the payment type of the payment carrier PC1 is a membership payment type, a direct payment type, or a hybrid payment type. This automatic payment type identification mechanism reduces the user's operational steps, making the payment process more intuitive.

[0030] In some embodiments, the membership-based payment type is applicable to users with membership status, and the payment carrier PC1 is, for example, an RFID membership card, an NFC membership account, or a stored-value card. When the payment carrier PC1 is of the membership-based payment type, the charging fee can be deducted from the user's membership account without additional authorization for credit card or debit card payments. Furthermore, the direct payment type is applicable to bank cards such as credit cards and debit cards, or mobile payment devices, which require real-time authorization and transaction settlement through the financial server FS1. When the payment carrier PC1 is of the direct payment type, the charging fee can be paid through real-time transactions without relying on a membership account or pre-stored balance. Moreover, the hybrid payment type is applicable to users with membership status who pay using bank cards. Users can bind both their membership card and bank card to a mobile electronic device, allowing the information capture device 110 to simultaneously read membership card information and direct payment information.

[0031] In some embodiments, when the information capturing device 110 reads the membership card information provided by the payment carrier PC1, the processor 140 can determine that the payment type of the payment carrier PC1 is a membership-based payment type. When the information capturing device 110 reads the direct payment information provided by the payment carrier PC1, the processor 140 can determine that the payment type of the payment carrier PC1 is a direct payment type. In some embodiments, the payment carrier PC1 is, for example, a mobile electronic device or a co-branded card, and the information capturing device 110 can read both the membership card information and the direct payment information simultaneously. When the information capturing device 110 reads both the membership card information and the direct payment information provided by the payment carrier PC1, the processor 140 can determine that the payment type of the payment carrier PC1 is a mixed payment type.

[0032] From another perspective, after the information capturing device 110 reads the information provided by the payment carrier PC1, the processor 140 can identify the payment carrier PC1 as a membership card, bank card, prepaid card, or a mobile payment device bound to the aforementioned cards, and further determine whether the payment type supported by the payment carrier PC1 is a membership payment type, a direct payment type, or a hybrid payment type. In different embodiments, the processor 140 can identify the payment type of the payment carrier PC1 based on the data content, data format, or data transmission protocol provided by the payment carrier PC1, etc.

[0033] In step S320, processor 140 performs a charging authorization verification for payment vehicle PC1 according to the payment category. Furthermore, depending on the different payment methods corresponding to payment vehicle PC1, processor 140 needs to employ different authorization request procedures to ensure that the charging transaction can be executed correctly.

[0034] When the payment type of payment device PC1 is identified as a membership-based payment, processor 140 sends a first charging authorization request to management server CMS1. The request asks management server CMS1 to verify payment device PC1 based on membership card information provided by payment device PC1, in order to verify the validity or available balance of the membership account. The first charging authorization request may include membership card information, such as a membership card number.

[0035] When the payment type of payment device PC1 is identified as direct payment, processor 140 sends a pre-authorization request to financial server FS1 to confirm that the user's payment device PC1 has sufficient credit limit or bank account balance to pay the charging fee. If the pre-authorization is successful, processor 140 sends a second charging authorization request to management server CMS1. The second charging authorization request may include bank card information, such as the last digits of the bank card number.

[0036] When the payment type of payment device PC1 is identified as a mixed payment type, processor 140 sends a pre-authorization request to financial server FS1 to confirm whether the user has sufficient credit limit or bank account balance to pay the charging fee. Processor 140 also sends a first charging authorization request (including membership card information) to management server CMS1 to verify the validity of the membership account or available balance and inquire about membership discounts.

[0037] The management server CMS1 sends feedback to the processor 140 regarding the success of the charging authorization request (either the first or second charging authorization request). In step S330, in response to successful charging authorization verification, the processor 140 initiates a power transmission operation and performs a charging transaction based on the payment device PC1. Specifically, when the payment device PC1 is a membership-based payment type and its membership verification by the management server CMS1 is successful, the processor 140 receives a successful authorization response from the management server CMS1; when the payment device PC1 is a direct payment type and the financial server FS1 approves the pre-authorization request from the payment device PC1, the processor 140 receives a successful authorization response from the management server CMS1.

[0038] Upon receiving a successful authorization response, processor 140 initiates a power transmission operation, outputting power through the charging port to initiate charging of the electric vehicle EV1. During charging, processor 140 may perform charging billing based on the payment type of payment vehicle PC1. After charging is completed, processor 140 may perform payment settlement based on the payment type of payment vehicle PC1. In some embodiments, when membership card information is verified by management server CMS1, processor 140 performs charging billing based on the membership discount corresponding to the membership card information.

[0039] The following examples illustrate the processes for verifying charging authorization and conducting charging transactions based on membership-based payment, direct payment, or hybrid payment methods.

[0040] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a membership-based payment type according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Please refer to... Figure 4 In step S401, the information capturing device 110 of the power supply device 100 can detect the payment carrier PC1 and read the membership card information from the payment carrier PC1. Therefore, the power supply device 100 can identify the payment carrier PC1 as a membership-based payment type. When the payment type of the payment carrier PC1 is a membership-based payment type, the power supply device 100 can request the management server CMS1 to verify the payment carrier PC1 based on the membership card information provided by the payment carrier PC1. In step S402, the power supply device 100 can send a first charging authorization request containing membership card information to the management server CMS1.

[0041] The management server CMS1 can verify the validity of the member account and confirm the member discount based on the membership card information in the first charging authorization request. In step S403, when the management server CMS1 determines that the membership card information in the first charging authorization request has been verified, the management server CMS1 can send an authorization success response to the power supply device 100. In step S404, in response to receiving the authorization success response, the power supply device 100 can initiate the power transmission operation to begin transmitting power to the electric vehicle EV1. In step S405, during the charging process until charging is completed, the power supply device 100 can transmit billing information such as output power, parking time, and billing method to the management server CMS1. Finally, the management server CMS1 can deduct the payment from the member account based on the billing information and / or member discount information, and send back a transaction completion confirmation response.

[0042] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a direct payment type according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Please refer to... Figure 5 In step S501, the information capturing device 110 of the power supply device 100 can detect the payment carrier PC1 and read direct payment information from the payment carrier PC1. The direct payment information can be bank card information or mobile payment information. Therefore, the power supply device 100 can identify the payment carrier PC1 as a direct payment type. When the payment type of the payment carrier PC1 is direct payment, in step S502, the power supply device 100 sends a pre-authorization request to the financial server FS1. The pre-authorization request may include a pre-authorization amount.

[0043] In step S503, when the financial server FS1 confirms that the payment vehicle PC1 has sufficient balance based on the pre-authorized amount, the financial server FS1 sends a pre-authorization acceptance response to the power supply device 100. In step S504, in response to receiving the pre-authorization acceptance response, the power supply device 100 sends a second charging authorization request to the management server CMS1. The second charging authorization request may include the identification information of the payment vehicle PC1, such as the last four digits of a bank card. In step S505, the power supply device 100 can receive an authorization success response from the management server CMS1. In step S506, in response to receiving the authorization success response, the power supply device 100 can initiate a power transmission operation to begin transmitting power to the electric vehicle EV1. In step S507, during the charging process until charging is completed, the power supply device 100 can transmit billing information to the management server CMS1.

[0044] When charging is complete, the power supply device 100 can calculate the final deduction fee based on the billing information. In step S508, the power supply device 100 can send a formal deduction request to the financial server FS1 to request the deduction of the final deduction fee from the credit limit or financial account of the payment carrier PC1. In step S509, after the financial server FS1 successfully processes the deduction transaction, the financial server FS1 sends a transaction completion confirmation response back to the power supply device 100 to formally confirm that the transaction has been completed and settled.

[0045] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a mixed payment type according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Please refer to... Figure 6 In step S601, the information capture device 110 of the power supply device 100 can detect the payment carrier PC1 and read the membership card information and direct payment information from the payment carrier PC1. Therefore, the power supply device 100 can identify that the payment carrier PC1 is a mixed payment type. When the payment type of the payment carrier PC1 is a mixed payment type, in step S602, the power supply device 100 sends a pre-authorization request to the financial server FS1. The pre-authorization request may include a pre-authorization amount.

[0046] In step S603, when the financial server FS1 confirms that the payment vehicle PC1 has a sufficient credit limit or financial account balance based on the pre-authorized amount, the financial server FS1 sends a pre-authorization acceptance response to the power supply device 100. In step S604, in response to receiving the pre-authorization acceptance response, the power supply device 100 sends a first charging authorization request to the management server CMS1. The first charging authorization request may include the membership card information of the payment vehicle PC1. The management server CMS1 can verify the validity of the member account based on the membership card information in the first charging authorization request. In addition, the management server CMS1 can confirm the member discount based on the first charging authorization request.

[0047] In step S605, the power supply device 100 may receive an authorization success response and / or a discount authorization success response from the management server CMS1. The discount authorization success response may include a membership discount. Further, if a member account with membership card information has a membership discount, the management server CMS1 may notify the power supply device 100 of the membership discount. In response to the pre-authorization acceptance response and / or the authorization success response / discount authorization success response, in step S606, the power supply device 100 may initiate a power transmission operation to begin transmitting power to the electric vehicle EV1. In step S607, during the charging process until charging is completed, the power supply device 100 may transmit billing information to the management server CMS1.

[0048] When charging is complete, the power supply device 100 can calculate the final deduction fee based on the billing information and membership discount. In step S608, the power supply device 100 can send a formal deduction request to the financial server FS1 to request the deduction of the final deduction fee from the credit limit or financial account of the payment carrier PC1. In step S609, after the financial server FS1 successfully processes the deduction transaction, the financial server FS1 sends a transaction completion confirmation response back to the power supply device 100 to formally confirm that the transaction has been completed and settled.

[0049] In other embodiments, in step S601, when the payment type of the payment carrier PC1 is identified as a mixed payment type, step S604 can be performed first, in which the power supply device 100 sends a first charging authorization request to the management server CMS1. The management server CMS1 can verify the validity of the member account and confirm the member discount based on the membership card information in the first charging authorization request, and further confirm the user's preset payment method. If the user's preset payment method is a membership payment type, steps S602, S603, S608, and S609 can be omitted. After receiving the authorization success response and / or discount authorization success response, the power supply device 100 can start the power transmission operation. If the user's preset payment method is a direct payment type, then... Figure 5 , Figure 6 The steps are illustrated.

[0050] Once the power supply device 100 receives a transaction completion confirmation response from the financial server FS1 or the management server CMS1, the processor 140 will confirm that the charging transaction has been completed and can display the payment result to the user through the display 120.

[0051] Figure 7 This is a flowchart of a power supply management method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Please refer to... Figure 7 The method flow of this embodiment is applicable to the charging payment system 10 in the above embodiment. The following describes the detailed steps of this embodiment in conjunction with the various components in the charging payment system 10.

[0052] In step S701, the power supply device 100 uses the wireless sensing module 111 in the information capture device 110 to contactlessly connect to the payment carrier PC1. In step S702, the power supply device 100 identifies the payment type of the payment carrier PC1. If the payment type of the payment carrier PC1 is identified as a direct payment type, in step S703, the power supply device 100 determines whether the pre-authorization deduction by the financial server FS1 was successful. If the determination in step S703 is negative, the power supply device 100 does not initiate the power transmission operation nor execute the charging transaction. If the determination in step S703 is positive, in step S704, the power supply device 100 notifies the management server CMS1 by issuing a second charging authorization request. In step S705, the power supply device 100 initiates the power transmission operation. In step S706, the power supply device 100 determines whether charging is complete and the charging transaction is finished. Furthermore, when the power supply equipment 100 detects a stop charging command issued by the user or the management server CMS1, or when the charging gun is removed from the electric vehicle EV1, the power supply equipment 100 performs a fee settlement and directly pays the fee through the payment vehicle PC1.

[0053] When the payment type of payment device PC1 is identified as a membership payment type, in step S707, the power supply device 100 determines whether the membership verification of the management server CMS1 is successful based on the membership card information of payment device PC1. If step S707 determines no, the power supply device 100 does not start the power transmission operation nor execute the charging transaction. If step S707 determines yes, in step S708, the power supply device 100 can start the power transmission operation. In step S709, when the power supply device 100 detects a stop charging command or the charging gun is removed from the electric vehicle EV1, the power supply device 100 determines whether charging is finished and the charging transaction is completed. Furthermore, the power supply device 100 can determine that charging is finished and perform fee settlement, and directly notify the management server CMS1 to deduct the payment from the member's account.

[0054] When the payment type of payment device PC1 is a mixed payment type, in step S710, the power supply device 100 determines whether the pre-authorization deduction of financial server FS1 was successful. If step S710 determines no, the power supply device 100 executes step S707. If step S710 determines yes, in step S711, the power supply device 100 determines whether the member verification was successful based on the membership card information of payment device PC1. If step S711 determines no, the power supply device 100 executes step S704. That is, when the pre-authorization deduction of financial server FS1 is successful but the member verification fails, the power supply device 100 can continue to make payments via bank card without relying on the member account.

[0055] If step S711 is successful, in step S712, since the management server CMS1 and the power supply device 100 have confirmed successful member verification, the power supply device 100 can start the power transmission operation. In step S713, the power supply device 100 calculates the charging fee based on the member discount. In step S714, the power supply device 100 determines whether charging is complete and the charging transaction is finished. Furthermore, when the power supply device 100 detects a stop charging command or the charging gun is removed from the electric vehicle EV1, the power supply device 100 settles the fee and directly pays the fee through the payment vehicle PC1.

[0056] Figure 8 This is a flowchart of a power supply management method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Please refer to... Figure 8 The method flow of this embodiment is applicable to the charging payment system 10 in the above embodiment. The following describes the detailed steps of this embodiment in conjunction with the various components in the charging payment system 10.

[0057] In step S801, the power supply device 100 reads the payment carrier PC1 through the contact card reader 112 of the information capture device 110. In step S802, the power supply device 100 determines whether the payment carrier PC1 is a bank card or an electronic ticket (e.g., a stored-value card or membership card). In step S803, if the payment carrier PC1 is a bank card or an electronic ticket, the power supply device 100 determines whether the pre-authorization deduction by the financial server FS1 was successful. If step S803 determines no, such as when a user might mistakenly insert a card without payment functionality into the card slot of the contact card reader 112, the power supply device 100 does not initiate the power transmission operation nor execute the charging transaction. If step S803 determines yes, in step S804, the power supply device 100 notifies the management server CMS1 by issuing a second charging authorization request. In step S805, the power supply device 100 initiates the power transmission operation. In step S806, the power supply device 100 determines whether charging is complete and the charging transaction is finished. Furthermore, when the power supply equipment 100 detects a stop charging command or the charging gun is removed from the electric vehicle EV1, the power supply equipment 100 performs a fee settlement and directly pays the fee through the payment vehicle PC1.

[0058] In summary, in this embodiment of the present disclosure, when the information capture device of the power supply equipment senses a payment vehicle, the power supply equipment can automatically identify the payment category of the payment vehicle. The power supply equipment can then authorize and verify the payment vehicle based on its payment category, and upon successful verification, initiate a charging transaction based on the payment vehicle. The power supply equipment can automatically distinguish between membership-based payment types, direct payment types, or mixed payment types, and dynamically adjust the authorization and settlement process according to different payment types. Therefore, users do not need to select a payment method or change the card sensing location to complete the charging payment process, thus providing a more intuitive and efficient charging payment experience.

[0059] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A power supply device, characterized in that, include: Information capture equipment; as well as The processor is coupled to the information capture device. In response to the information capturing device detecting a payment vehicle, the processor identifies the payment category of the payment vehicle. The processor performs charging authorization verification for the payment vehicle according to the payment category. In response to the successful verification of the charging authorization, the processor initiates a power transmission operation and performs a charging transaction according to the payment vehicle.

2. The power supply equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The information capture device includes a wireless sensing module, which is used to contactlessly sense the payment vehicle.

3. The power supply equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The information capture device includes a contact card reader, which is used to read the payment vehicle.

4. The power supply equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the payment type of the payment vehicle is a membership payment type, the processor requests the management server to verify the payment vehicle based on the membership card information provided by the payment vehicle.

5. The power supply equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the payment type of the payment vehicle is direct payment, the processor performs the charging authorization verification of the payment vehicle by sending a pre-authorization request to the financial server.

6. The power supply equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the payment type of the payment vehicle is a mixed payment type, the processor sends a pre-authorization request to the financial server and requests the management server to verify the payment vehicle based on the membership card information of the payment vehicle.

7. The power supply equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The payment vehicle includes mobile electronic devices, bank cards, or electronic tickets.

8. The power supply equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that... When the pre-authorization request is allowed and the membership card information is verified by the management server, the processor performs charging billing based on the membership discount corresponding to the membership card information.

9. A power supply management method, characterized in that, Suitable for power supply equipment including information capture devices, and includes: In response to the information capturing device detecting a payment vehicle, the payment type of the payment vehicle is identified; Perform charging authorization verification of the payment vehicle according to the payment category; and Upon successful verification of the charging authorization, a power transmission operation is initiated and a charging transaction is conducted according to the payment vehicle.

10. The power supply management method according to claim 9, characterized in that, It also includes determining whether the payment category includes membership-based payment, direct payment, or mixed payment.

11. The power supply management method according to claim 9, characterized in that, When it is determined that the payment type of the payment vehicle is a membership-based payment type, the management server is requested to verify the payment vehicle based on the membership card information provided by the payment vehicle.

12. The power supply management method according to claim 9, characterized in that, When it is determined that the payment type of the payment vehicle is a direct payment type, a pre-authorization request is sent to the financial server to perform the charging authorization verification of the payment vehicle.

13. The power supply management method according to claim 9, characterized in that, When it is determined that the payment type of the payment vehicle is a mixed payment type, a pre-authorization request is sent to the financial server, and the management server is requested to verify the payment vehicle based on the membership card information of the payment vehicle.

14. The power supply management method according to claim 9, characterized in that, When the information capturing device reads membership card information and direct payment information from the payment vehicle, it determines that the payment category is a mixed payment type.

15. The power supply management method according to claim 13, characterized in that, When the pre-authorization request is allowed and the membership card information is verified by the management server, charging is billed according to the membership discount corresponding to the membership card information.

16. A power supply device, characterized in that, Also includes: ontology; A charging port, connected to the main body, is used to output power; An information capture device, installed on the main body, is used to collect information about the payment vehicle; as well as A processor is disposed in the main body and coupled to the charging port and the information capturing device. The processor is used to identify the information of the payment vehicle and control the charging port to output power based on the information.

17. The power supply equipment according to claim 16, characterized in that, The information capture device includes a sensing area for detecting a first payment vehicle or a second payment vehicle to obtain first information of the first payment vehicle or second information of the second payment vehicle, and sending it to the processor. The first payment vehicle and the second payment vehicle are different.

18. The power supply equipment according to claim 16, characterized in that, It also includes a display, which is located on the same surface of the body as the sensing area of ​​the information capturing device.

19. The power supply equipment according to claim 16, characterized in that, The information capture device includes a contact card reader, which includes a card slot.

20. The power supply equipment according to claim 16, characterized in that, It also includes a communication device coupled to the processor.

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