Crypto-currency mining system for electric vehicles

Abstract

The crypto-currency mining system (13) for electric vehicles comprises at least one mining device (16) mounted on an electric vehicle (1) and provided with: - data processing means (3) configured to employ its computational capacity for crypto-currency mining according to a block-chain algorithm; linking means (4), configured to link the data processing means (3) to the Internet, the data processing means (3) being configured for crypto-currency mining through the Internet; - electrical connection means (17), operationally connected to the battery (5) that powers the electric motor (2) adapted to move the vehicle (1) to electrically power the device (16), the data processing means (3) consuming the electrical energy stored by the battery (5) for the operation thereof, thus reducing the level of charge of the battery itself; - control means (6) configured to control the data processing means (3) for crypto-currency mining according to the block-chain algorithm.

Description

[0001] CRYPTO-CURRENCY MINING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

[0002] Technical Field

[0003] The present invention relates to a crypto-currency mining system.

[0004] Background Art

[0005] The term crypto-currency relates to a virtual currency exchanged directly on the Internet between users of a network.

[0006] Unlike traditional currency, the validity of which is ensured by a central body such as a bank, crypto-currency is validated without intermediaries and securely by network users themselves.

[0007] Specifically, each crypto-currency transaction involves solving complex mathematical and cryptographic operations based on a specific block-chain algorithm which is characteristic of crypto-currency and enables the validity of the transaction itself to be ensured.

[0008] Fixing these problems is rewarded by a certain amount of crypto-currency that encourages network users to participate in validating transactions and thus ensure the effectiveness of the system.

[0009] Therefore, to take full advantage of this system, a great many users have set aside entire areas or rooms to house hardware dedicated solely to crypto-currency mining, that is, dedicated to solving as many validation operations as quickly as possible.

[0010] In this way, such users are able to earn crypto-currency through the work done by their hardware.

[0011] However, crypto-currency mining via the system just described has some drawbacks.

[0012] In particular, this mining system is powered through the national power grid and is therefore extremely impactful on consumption with consequently increased costs.

[0013] This drawback is further exacerbated by the fact that the hardware used for mining develops a lot of heat and therefore requires a special cooling system to work at its best, which further increases the power consumption and maintenance costs of these systems. Therefore, the use of these types of systems runs counter to the progressive awareness of environmental pollution and has extremely negative consequences on the environment, nullifying recent successes in this field due to the spread of “green” technologies, particularly such as the use of electric vehicles.

[0014] In addition, the hardware used for mining turns out to be particularly bulky and therefore requires additional investment to dedicate special areas and / or rooms to house it.

[0015] Description of the Invention

[0016] The main aim of the present invention is to devise a crypto-currency mining system which can be built in the electric vehicles, thus reducing the environmental impact of mining on the environment and encouraging the use of electric vehicles.

[0017] Another object of the present invention is to devise an electric system for cryptocurrency mining which can overcome the aforementioned drawbacks of the prior art within the framework of a simple, rational, easy and effective to use as well as cost-effective solution.

[0018] The aforementioned objects are achieved by this system having the characteristics of claim 1.

[0019] The aforementioned objects are achieved by this method having the characteristics of claim 11.

[0020] Brief Description of the Drawings

[0021] Other characteristics and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the description of a preferred, but not exclusive, embodiment of a crypto-currency mining system for electric vehicles, illustrated by way of an indicative, yet non-limiting example, in the accompanying tables of drawings in which:

[0022] Figure 1 is a schematic view of the system according to the invention;

[0023] Figure 2 is a schematic view of a component of the system according to the invention;

[0024] Figure 3 is a schematic view of the system according to the invention.

[0025] Embodiments of the Invention With particular reference to these figures, reference numeral 1 globally denotes a crypto-currency mining system.

[0026] The system 13 for crypto-currency mining comprises at least one mining device 16 mounted on an electric vehicle 1 and provided with data processing means 3 configured to employ its computational capacity for crypto-currency mining according to a block-chain algorithm.

[0027] Specifically, the data processing means 3 are configured for mining an amount of crypto-currency defined by the block-chain algorithm.

[0028] Advantageously, the block-chain algorithm is of the POM (Proof of Mobility) type.

[0029] Further embodiments of the system 13 cannot however be ruled out wherein the block-chain algorithm is of the POS (Proof of Stake) and / or of the POW (Proof of work) type as an alternative or in combination with the POM.

[0030] Preferably, the term mining refers to the operations dictated by the block-chain algorithm for crypto-currency mining and / or forging.

[0031] In particular, the data processing means 3 are entirely dedicated to cryptocurrency mining.

[0032] In this way, crypto-currency mining takes place while using the electric vehicle 1.

[0033] This expedient discourages the use of fossil fuel vehicles in favor of electric vehicles, thus reducing the environmental impact.

[0034] In more detail, the data processing means 3 comprise a GPU (Graphic Processing Unit) configured for crypto-currency mining.

[0035] Conveniently, the device 16 and / or the vehicle 1 comprises at least one screen 9 configured to show the user of the vehicle 1 one or more pieces of data, e.g. how much crypto-currency has accumulated as a result of mining the data processing means 3.

[0036] Preferably, the screen 9 is configured to show the user of the vehicle 1 the KPIs (Key Performance Indicator) of the vehicle itself.

[0037] Preferably, the motor 2 is an electric motor of the known type which is used to develop the torque required to move the vehicle 1. According to the invention, the device 16 comprises linking means 4 configured to link the data processing means 3 to the Internet.

[0038] In fact, the data processing means 3 are configured for crypto-currency mining through the Internet.

[0039] Specifically, the linking means 4 are configured to link the data processing means 3 to the Internet by means of a mobile network.

[0040] In this way, wherever the device 16 is located, the linking means 4 provide the data processing means 3 with the Internet connection needed for crypto-currency mining.

[0041] Advantageously, in case the Internet connection is lacking, the vehicle 1 allows the user to move to a point served by a better connection.

[0042] Conveniently, through the linking means 4, the device 16 and / or the vehicle 1 is operationally connectable to a server 14 where the data from the device 16 and / or from the vehicle 1 are stored, such as e.g. the amount of crypto-currency obtained by the user of the vehicle.

[0043] According to the invention, the device 16 comprises electrical connection means 17, operationally connected to the battery 5 powering the electric motor 2 adapted to move the vehicle 1 to electrically power the device 16.

[0044] In addition, the data processing means 3 consume the electrical energy stored by the battery 5 for the operation thereof, thus reducing the level of charge of the battery itself.

[0045] In this way, the data processing means 3 rely on the battery 5 to be powered and do not directly burden the national power grid.

[0046] Preferably, the term “level of charge” means the State of charge (SoC) of the battery 5.

[0047] According to the invention, the device 16 comprises control means 6 configured to control the data processing means 3 for crypto-currency mining according to the block-chain algorithm.

[0048] Preferably, the control means 6 are configured to command the data processing means 3 to perform the operations dictated by the block-chain algorithm for crypto-currency mining and / or forging. Specifically, the control means 6 are configured to vary the computational capacity employed by the data processing means 3 for crypto-currency mining depending on the level of charge of the battery 5.

[0049] According to the invention, the control means 6 vary the computational capacity of the data processing means 3 to reduce or increase the consumption of the electrical energy stored by the battery 5 by the data processing means 3.

[0050] For example, the control means 6 are configured to increase the computational capacity of the data processing means 3 when the level of charge of the battery 5 is high and to reduce the computational capacity of the data processing means 3 when the level of charge of the battery 5 is low.

[0051] In fact, the greater the computational capacity employed by the data processing means 3, the greater the power consumption of the same.

[0052] In this way, the control means 6 make it possible to optimize the power consumption of the data processing means 3 and to optimize the consumption of the energy stored by the battery 5.

[0053] This expedient makes it possible to optimize crypto-currency mining through the use of electric vehicles, thus reducing the environmental impact of mining itself. Preferably, the control means 6 comprise at least one electronic data processing device, such as PCs, PLCs, processors, microprocessors, microcontrollers and the like.

[0054] In particular, the control means 6 are configured to detect the level of charge of the battery 5, e.g. by means of appropriate electronic detection means.

[0055] Conveniently, the control means 6 are operationally connected to the battery 5. However, preferably, the control means 6 are not powered by the battery 5.

[0056] In more detail, the control means 6 are powered by an auxiliary battery 7, which is separate from the battery 5 and mounted on the vehicle 1.

[0057] Further embodiments of the system 13 cannot however be ruled out wherein the control means 6 are powered by the battery 5.

[0058] Advantageously, the control means 6 are operationally linked to the data processing means 3.

[0059] Preferably, the control means 6 are configured to detect the computational capacity employed by the data processing means 3, e.g. through appropriate electronic detection means.

[0060] In this way, the control means 6 are configured to vary the computational capacity employed by the data processing means 3 for crypto-currency mining depending on the same computational capacity employed.

[0061] Preferably, the control means 6 are configured to detect the electrical energy consumed by the data processing means 3, e.g. through appropriate electronic detection means.

[0062] In this way, the control means 6 are configured to vary the computational capacity employed by the data processing means 3 for crypto-currency mining depending on the electrical energy consumed by the data processing means 3.

[0063] For example, the control means 6 are configured to increase the computational capacity of the data processing means 3 when the level of charge of the battery 5 is low and to reduce the computational capacity of the data processing means 3 when the level of charge of the battery 5 is low.

[0064] Conveniently, the control means 6 are operationally connected to the motor 2. Preferably, the control means 6 are configured to detect the electrical energy consumed by the motor 2, e.g. through appropriate electronic detection means.

[0065] In this way, the control means 6 are configured to vary the computational capacity employed by the data processing means 3 for crypto-currency mining depending on the electrical energy consumed by the motor 2.

[0066] In more detail, the control means 6 are configured to calculate the electric consumption of the motor 2 to move the vehicle 1 along a predefined route 15. Preferably, the predefined route is indicated by the user of the same vehicle and / or by computational systems for calculating the same route, such as e.g. navigation systems or the like.

[0067] In addition, the control means 6 are configured to vary the computational capacity employed by the data processing means 3 for crypto-currency mining depending on this consumption.

[0068] In other words, the control means 6 are configured to determine the electric consumption of the motor 2 to travel a certain route and to determine accordingly the computational capacity that can be employed by the data processing means 3 for crypto-currency mining without adversely affecting the travel of that route. For example, the control means 6 are configured to determine the computational capacity which can be employed by the data processing means 3 for cryptocurrency mining without completely discharging the battery 5 during the route. Appropriately, the device 16 and / or the vehicle 1 comprises interface means 8, configured to allow a user to indicate the predefined route 15.

[0069] Preferably, the interface means 8 coincide with the screen 9. It cannot however be ruled out that the interface means 8 are separate means from the screen 9. Conveniently, the control means 6 are configured to detect the position of one or more charging stations 10, configured to charge the battery 5, with respect to the position of the vehicle 1.

[0070] In addition, the control means 6 are configured to vary the computational capacity employed by the data processing means 3 for crypto-currency mining depending on the position of one or more of the charging stations 10 with respect to the position of the vehicle 1.

[0071] For example, the control means 6 are configured to increase the computational capacity of the data processing means 3 when a charging station is in the vicinity of the vehicle 1 and to reduce the computational capacity of the data processing means 3 when the nearest charging station 10 is far from the vehicle 1.

[0072] In more detail, the control means 6 are configured to detect the position of the charging stations 10 along the predefined route 15 and to vary the computational capacity employed by the data processing means 3 depending on the position of one or more of the same charging stations along the same route.

[0073] Advantageously, the control means 6 comprise tracking means, not shown in the figures, for tracking the position of the vehicle 1.

[0074] Preferably, the tracking means are of the type of a GPS or the like.

[0075] Conveniently, the control means 6 comprise identifying means, not shown in the figures, for identifying the location of the charging stations 10, e.g., by means of the linking means 4.

[0076] Conveniently, the vehicle 1 operates between at least one work configuration, wherein it is started and the motor 2 consumes the electrical energy of the battery

[0077] 5 and at least one of: at least one home configuration, wherein the vehicle 1 is stopped and the motor 2 does not consume the electrical energy of the battery 5; at least one charging configuration, wherein it is stopped, the motor 2 does not consume the electrical energy of the battery 5 and the battery 5 is operationally connected to the charging means 11 of the same.

[0078] Specifically, in the charging configuration, the charging means increase the level of charge of the battery 5.

[0079] In addition, the control means 6 vary the computational capacity employed by the data processing means 3 for crypto-currency mining depending on the configuration wherein the vehicle 1 operates.

[0080] Preferably, the control means 6 are configured to detect the configuration wherein the vehicle 1 operates, e.g. by means of appropriate electronic detection means. For example, the control means 6 are configured to increase the computational capacity employed by the data processing means 3 when the vehicle 1 operates in the charging configuration.

[0081] Advantageously, the control means 6 are configured to vary the computational capacity of the data processing means 3 depending on any combination of the factors selected from the level of charge of the battery 5, the computational capacity employed by the data processing means 3, the electrical energy consumed by the data processing means 3, the electrical energy consumed by the motor 2, the position of one or more of the charging stations 10 with respect to the position of the vehicle 1, the electric consumption of the motor 2 to move the vehicle 1 along a predefined route 15, the position of one or more of the charging stations 10 along a predefined route 15, the configuration wherein the vehicle 1 operates.

[0082] Conveniently, the control means 6 are configured to operationally connect to the control means 6 of one or more devices 16 mounted on other vehicles 1 by means of the linking means 4 in a linking configuration.

[0083] Specifically, in the linking configuration, the data processing means 3 and one or more of the data processing means 3 of the devices 16 mounted on the other vehicles are configured to operate in conjunction with each other, thus combining their respective computational capacities, for crypto-currency mining.

[0084] Thus, in the linking configuration, the device 16 is configured to: exploit the computational capacity of one or more data processing means 3 of the devices 16 mounted on other vehicles 1 in combination with the computational capacity employed for crypto-currency mining by its own data processing means 3 ; and / or to make available the computational capacity of its own data processing means 3 to another device 16 to enable the latter to increase the computational capacity of its own data processing means 3 for crypto-currency mining.

[0085] Advantageously, the control means 6 are configured to detect the number of passengers in the vehicle 1, preferably by means of appropriate detection means. Conveniently, the control means 6 are configured to detect the time of use of the vehicle 1, preferably by means of appropriate detection means.

[0086] Conveniently, the data processing means 3 are configured for mining a variable amount of crypto-currency depending on at least one of: the number of passengers within the vehicle 1 on which the device 16 is mounted; the time of use of the vehicle 1 on which the device 16 is mounted; the distance traveled by the vehicle 1 on which the device 16 is mounted; the geographical location of the vehicle 1 on which the device 16 is mounted; the fact that the vehicle 1 on which the device 16 is mounted is started and the motor 2 consumes the electrical energy of the battery 5; the fact that the vehicle 1 on which the device 16 is mounted is stopped and the motor 2 does not consume the electrical energy of the battery 5; the fact that the vehicle 1 on which the device 16 is mounted is stopped, the motor 2 does not consume the electrical energy of the battery 5 and the battery

[0087] 5 is operationally connected to charging means 11 of the same; the predefined route 15 of the vehicle 1 on which the device 16 is mounted; the fact that the vehicle 1 on which the device 16 is mounted is in the linking configuration; the configuration wherein the vehicle 1 operates on which the device 16 is mounted.

[0088] Specifically, the amount of crypto-currency derived from mining the data processing means 3 depending on one or more of the items listed above is defined by the block-chain algorithm.

[0089] In fact, these items listed above define the POM of the block-chain algorithm and enable the definition of the amount of crypto-currency derived from mining the data processing means 3.

[0090] Specifically, the system 13 is configured to check the POM, that is, to check one or more of the items listed above during the mining of data processing means 3 to define the amount of crypto-currency derived from the mining of the data processing means 3.

[0091] In this way, the amount of crypto-currency derived from the mining of the data processing means 3 depends on the usage of the vehicle 1.

[0092] In particular, the modes of use which allow maximizing the amount of cryptocurrency derived from the mining of the data processing means 3 are those that reduce waste the most and allow minimizing the environmental and energy impact arising from the use of the vehicle 1.

[0093] For example, the amount of crypto-currency derived from the mining of the data processing means 3 will be greater when the number of passengers inside the vehicle 1 is maximum.

[0094] Still, the amount of crypto-currency derived from the mining of the data processing means 3 will be greater for longer paths and times of use.

[0095] In this way, the system 13 encourages the use of the electric vehicle 1.

[0096] Conveniently, the system 13 comprises the electric vehicle 1 comprising the electric motor 2 and the battery 5.

[0097] Specifically, the battery 5 is operationally connected to the motor 2 and to the data processing means 3 and is configured to store electrical energy.

[0098] In more detail, the motor 2 and the data processing means 3 consume the electrical energy stored by the battery 5 for the operation thereof, reducing the level of charge of the same battery.

[0099] Appropriately, the vehicle 1 comprises the auxiliary battery 7.

[0100] Advantageously, the vehicle 1 comprises at least one chassis 12 on which the components of the same vehicle listed above are mounted.

[0101] Usefully, the device 16 can be coupled to any electric vehicle 1 in a removable manner.

[0102] Conveniently, the system 13 comprises: a plurality of devices 16; and / or a plurality of vehicles 1, on each of the vehicles 1 being mounted at least one of the devices 16.

[0103] Specifically, in the linking configuration, at least one of the control means 6 of the vehicles 1 varies the computational capacity employed by the data processing means 3 of each of the same vehicles depending on: the level of charge of the respective battery 5; and / or the electric consumption of the respective motor 2 to move the corresponding vehicle 1 along the respective predefined route 15; and / or the configuration in which the corresponding vehicle 1 operates.

[0104] Preferably, the control means 6 of the vehicle 1 that exploits the computational capacity of the other vehicles 1 are configured to vary the computational capacity of each of these vehicles according to the same factors listed above.

[0105] It cannot, however, be ruled out that the control means 6 of each vehicle 1 that makes its computational capacity available may be configured to vary its computational capacity depending on the same factors listed above.

[0106] Conveniently, the system 13 comprises the server 14.

[0107] According to a further aspect, the present invention relates to an electric vehicle 1 for crypto-currency mining comprising at least one device 16 having one or more of the characteristics of the device 16 described above.

[0108] According to a further aspect, the present invention relates to a crypto-currency mining method comprising at least the phases of: supply of a system 13; mining carried out by the data processing means 3 of at least one device 16; allocation of an amount of crypto-currency as a result of the carrying out of the mining phase.

[0109] Specifically, the allocated amount of crypto-currency is defined by the blockchain algorithm.

[0110] Preferably, the system 13 described with reference to the method has one or more of the characteristics of the system 13 described above.

[0111] Advantageously, the amount of crypto-currency is selected depending on at least one of: the number of passengers within the vehicle 1 on which the device 16 is mounted; the time of use of the vehicle 1 on which the device 16 is mounted; the distance traveled by the vehicle 1 on which the device 16 is mounted; the geographical location of the vehicle 1 on which the device 16 is mounted; the fact that the vehicle 1 on which the device 16 is mounted is started and the motor 2 consumes the electrical energy of the battery 5; the fact that the vehicle 1 on which the device 16 is mounted is stopped and the motor 2 does not consume the electrical energy of the battery 5; the fact that the vehicle 1 on which the device 16 is mounted is stopped, the motor 2 does not consume the electrical energy of the battery 5 and the battery 5 is operationally connected to charging means 11 of the same; the predefined route 15 of the vehicle 1 on which the device 16 is mounted; the fact that the vehicle 1 on which the device 16 is mounted is in the linking configuration; the configuration wherein the vehicle 1 operates on which the device 16 is mounted.

[0112] Specifically, the amount of crypto-currency allocated according to one or more of the items listed above is defined by the block-chain algorithm.

[0113] Conveniently, the allocation phase comprises at least one step of checking the POM which involves checking one or more of these items listed above during the mining phase to define the amount of crypto-currency to be allocated.

[0114] In this way, the amount of crypto-currency allocated depends on the use of the vehicle 1.

[0115] In particular, the modes of use which allow maximizing the amount of cryptocurrency allocated are those that reduce waste the most and allow minimizing the environmental and energy impact of using the vehicle 1.

[0116] In this way, crypto- currency mining encourages the use of the electric vehicle 1. Preferably, according to the invention, steps or phases comprised by the mining method are meant as one or more of the operations carried out by the control means 6, or by any other component of the system 13, and which are anticipated in the present disclosure by the term “configured to”. Such phases or steps are preferably, but not necessarily, carried out by the same control means or by the same components involved.

[0117] According to a further aspect, the present invention relates to a computer software provided with a plurality of instructions executed by the system 13 to perform the mining method.

[0118] Specifically, the computer software comprises a plurality of instructions executed by the control means 6 and / or by the data processing means 3 of the vehicle 1 to carry out the functions for which the same means are configured.

[0119] It has in practice been ascertained that the described invention achieves the intended objects.

[0120] In particular, the fact is emphasized that the mining system and method employing the data processing means for crypto-currency mining powered directly by means of an electric vehicle reduce the environmental impact of the same vehicle, system and method and encourage their use.

[0121] Specifically, the fact that the number of passengers carried by the vehicle, the time the vehicle is used and / or the vehicle’s linking configuration affect the amount of crypto-currency allocated to the user of the vehicle itself significantly encourage the use thereof.

Claims

CLAIMS1) Crypto-currency mining system (13) for electric vehicles, comprising at least one mining device (16) mounted on an electric vehicle (1) and provided with: data processing means (3) configured to employ its computational capacity for crypto-currency mining according to a block-chain algorithm; linking means (4), configured to link said data processing means (3) to the Internet, said data processing means (3) being configured for crypto-currency mining through the Internet; electrical connection means (17), operationally connected to the battery (5) that powers the electric motor (2) adapted to move the vehicle (1) to electrically power said device (16), said data processing means (3) consuming the electrical energy stored by the battery (5) for the operation thereof, thus reducing the level of charge of the battery itself; control means (6) configured to control said data processing means (3) for crypto-currency mining according to said block-chain algorithm.2) System (13) according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that said control means (6) are configured to vary the computational capacity employed by said data processing means (3) for crypto-currency mining depending on the level of charge of the battery (5).3) System (13) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that: said control means (6) are configured to calculate the electric consumption of the motor (2) to move the vehicle (1) along a predefined route (15); said control means (6) are configured to vary the computational capacity employed by said data processing means (3) for crypto-currency mining depending on said consumption.4) System (13) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that: said control means (6) are configured to detect the position of the charging stations (10) configured to charge the battery (5) with respect to the position of the vehicle (1);said control means (6) are configured to vary the computational capacity employed by said data processing means (3) for crypto-currency mining depending on the position of one or more of the charging stations (10).5) System (13) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the vehicle (1) operates between at least one work configuration wherein the same vehicle is started and the motor (2) consumes the electrical energy of the battery (5) and at least one of: at least one home configuration, wherein the vehicle (1) is stopped and the motor (2) does not consume the electrical energy of the battery (5); at least one charging configuration, wherein the vehicle (1) is stopped, the motor (2) does not consume the electrical energy of the battery (5), and the battery (5) is operationally connected to charging means (11) of the same; said control means (6) varying the computational capacity employed by said data processing means (3) for crypto-currency mining depending on the configuration wherein the vehicle (1) operates.6) System (13) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that: said control means (6) are configured to operationally connect to the control means (6) of one or more devices (16) mounted on other vehicles (1) by means of said linking means (4) in a linking configuration; in said linking configuration said data processing means (3) and one or more of the data processing means (3) of the devices (16) mounted on the other vehicles (1) are configured to operate in conjunction with each other, thus combining their respective computational capacities, for crypto-currency mining.7) System (13) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that said data processing means (3) are configured for mining a variable amount of crypto-currency depending on at least one of: the number of passengers within the vehicle (1) on which said at least one device (16) is mounted; the time of use of the vehicle (1) on which said at least one device (16) ismounted; the distance traveled by the vehicle (1) on which said at least one device (16) is mounted; the geographical location of the vehicle (1) on which said at least one device (16) is mounted; the fact that the vehicle (1) on which said at least one device (16) is mounted is started and the motor (2) consumes the electrical energy of the battery (5); the fact that the vehicle (1) on which said at least one device (16) is mounted is stopped and the motor (2) does not consume the electrical energy of the battery (5); the fact that the vehicle (1) on which said at least one device (16) is mounted is stopped, the motor (2) does not consume the electrical energy of the battery (5) and the battery (5) is operationally connected to charging means (11) of the same; said predefined route (15) of the vehicle (1) on which said at least one device (16) is mounted; the fact that the vehicle (1) on which said at least one device (16) is mounted is in said linking configuration; of the configuration wherein the vehicle (1) operates on which said at least one device (16) is mounted.8) System (13) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that it comprises said electric vehicle (1), said vehicle (1) comprising said electric motor (2) and said battery (5).9) System (13) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that said vehicle (1) comprises at least one auxiliary battery (7), separate from said battery (5) and operationally connected to said control means (6) to supply the same with the electrical energy for their operation.10) System (13) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that it comprises: a plurality of said devices (16); and / or a plurality of said vehicles (1), on each of said vehicles (1) being mounted atleast one of said devices (16).11) Crypto-currency mining method comprising at least the phases of: supply of a system (13) according to one or more of the claims of the preceding claims; mining carried out by said data processing means (3) of at least one device (16); allocation of an amount of crypto-currency as a result of the carrying out of said mining phase.12) Method according to claim 11, characterized by the fact that said amount of crypto-currency is selected depending on at least one of: the number of passengers within the vehicle (1) on which said at least one device (16) is mounted; the time of use of the vehicle (1) on which said at least one device (16) is mounted; the distance traveled by the vehicle (1) on which said at least one device (16) is mounted; the geographical location of the vehicle (1) on which said at least one device (16) is mounted; the fact that the vehicle (1) on which said at least one device (16) is mounted is started and the motor (2) consumes the electrical energy of the battery (5); the fact that the vehicle (1) on which said at least one device (16) is mounted is stopped and the motor (2) does not consume the electrical energy of the battery (5); the fact that the vehicle (1) on which said at least one device (16) is mounted is stopped, the motor (2) does not consume the electrical energy of the battery (5) and the battery (5) is operationally connected to charging means (11) of the same; said predefined route (15) of the vehicle (1) on which said at least one device (16) is mounted; the fact that the vehicle (1) on which said at least one device (16) is mounted is in said linking configuration;of the configuration wherein the vehicle (1) operates on which said at least one device (16) is mounted.

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