Vehicle and controlling method of vehicle

Abstract

A vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a control unit that, when a battery and a charger are connected to the battery, checks identification information of the charger, determines whether there is a charging interruption history in the charger based on the identification information of the charger, determines whether there is user consent to perform recharging of the battery with a first current value if there is a charging interruption history, and sets the battery to perform recharging with a first current value according to the user's consent.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] One embodiment of the present invention relates to a vehicle and a method for controlling the same. Background Technology

[0002] Recently, the introduction of electric vehicles is being actively promoted to reduce the use of fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions. For example, plug-in hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles require users to directly charge the secondary battery of the electric vehicle or replace the battery.

[0003] Consequently, when a charging interruption occurs during the charging of an electric vehicle, there is a difficulty in resolving the problem quickly because preemptive measures cannot be taken through a process of dispatching personnel to the site to analyze the cause of the issue. The problem to be solved

[0004] In order to solve the aforementioned problem, according to one embodiment of the present invention, when charging of an electric vehicle's battery is interrupted, if there is a history of interruption of charging of the charger, a preemptive measure may be taken to perform charging with a limited current. means of solving the problem

[0005] A vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a control unit that, when a battery and a charger are connected to the battery, checks identification information of the charger, determines whether there is a charging interruption history in the charger based on the identification information of the charger, determines whether there is user consent to perform recharging of the battery with a first current value if there is a charging interruption history, and sets the battery to perform recharging with a first current value according to the user's consent.

[0006] It may further include a storage unit that stores the charging interruption history information corresponding to the identification information of the charger.

[0007] The control unit can store the charging interruption history information corresponding to the charger's identification information via an external server when a charging interruption occurs during the charging of the battery.

[0008] The above first current value may be a current value smaller than the current value of the charger at the time of charging interruption.

[0009] The above control unit can be configured to recharge the battery at a second current value in the charger if there is no history of charging interruption.

[0010] The above control unit can be configured to perform recharging of the battery at a first current value in the charger if the user consents.

[0011] The above control unit may be configured to perform recharging of the battery at a second current value in the charger if the user does not consent.

[0012] The first current value may be a current value smaller than the second current value.

[0013] The above control unit can determine whether the user consents by using at least one of the AVN (Audio Video Navigation) and the user's terminal.

[0014] The above control unit can determine whether there is a charging interruption history by using Blue-Link.

[0015] A control method for a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention may include, when a charger and a battery are connected, verifying identification information of the charger, determining whether there is a charging interruption history in the charger based on the identification information of the charger, and if there is a charging interruption history, determining whether there is user consent to perform recharging of the battery at a first current value in the charger, and setting to perform recharging of the battery at a first current value according to the user consent.

[0016] It may further include storing the charging interruption history information corresponding to the identification information of the charger in the storage unit of the vehicle.

[0017] If a charging interruption occurs during the charging of the battery, the charging interruption history information corresponding to the identification information of the charger may be stored on an external server.

[0018] The above first current value may include a current value smaller than the current value of the charger at the time of charging interruption.

[0019] If there is no history of charging interruption, the charger may be configured to recharge the battery with a second current value.

[0020] If the user consents, it may include controlling the recharging of the battery at the charger to a first current value.

[0021] If the user does not consent, it may include setting the charger to recharge the battery with a second current value.

[0022] The first current value may include a current value smaller than the second current value.

[0023] The determination of whether the user consents may include using at least one of the AVN (Audio Video Navigation) and the user's terminal.

[0024] It may include determining whether the above charging interruption history exists using Blue-Link. Effects of the invention

[0025] According to one embodiment of the present invention, when battery charging of an electric vehicle is interrupted, the cause can be quickly analyzed and preemptive measures can be taken. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0026] FIG. 1 is a control block diagram of a vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a method for a vehicle to charge a battery through a charger according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a vehicle control method according to another embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0027] Throughout the specification, the same reference numerals refer to the same components. This specification does not describe all elements of the embodiments, and general content in the art to which the invention pertains or content that overlaps between embodiments is omitted. The terms 'part, module, component, block' used in the specification may be implemented in software or hardware, and depending on the embodiments, a plurality of 'parts, modules, components, blocks' may be implemented as a single component, or a single 'part, module, component, block' may include a plurality of components.

[0028] Throughout the specification, when a part is described as being "connected" to another part, this includes not only cases where they are directly connected but also cases where they are indirectly connected, and indirect connections include connections made via a wireless communication network.

[0029] Furthermore, when it is stated that a part "includes" a certain component, this means that, unless specifically stated otherwise, it does not exclude other components but may include additional components.

[0030] Throughout the specification, when it is stated that a component is located "on" another component, this includes not only cases where a component is in contact with another component, but also cases where another component exists between the two components.

[0031] Terms such as "first," "second," etc., are used to distinguish one component from another, and the components are not limited by the aforementioned terms.

[0032] Singular expressions include plural expressions unless there is an obvious exception in the context.

[0033] In each step, identification codes are used for convenience of explanation and do not describe the order of the steps; the steps may be performed differently from the specified order unless a specific order is clearly indicated in the context.

[0034] The operating principle and embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0035] FIG. 1 is a control block diagram of a vehicle (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Referring to FIG. 1, the vehicle (1) may include a battery (110), a storage unit (120) that stores identification information of a charger and charging interruption history information corresponding to the identification information of the charger, and a control unit (100) that, when the charger and the battery (110) are connected for charging, stores the identification information of the charger and charging interruption history information corresponding to the identification information of the charger in an external server (2), determines whether there is a charging interruption history in the charger based on the identification information of the charger, and if there is a charging interruption history, determines whether there is user consent to perform recharging of the battery (110) with a first current value, and sets the battery (110) to perform recharging with the first current value according to whether there is user consent.

[0037] The above battery (110) can store electrical energy generated from the rotational force of the engine and supply power to various electrical components (not shown) included in the vehicle (1).

[0038] For example, while the vehicle (1) is in motion, the generator can convert the engine's rotational energy into electrical energy, and the battery (110) can receive and store electrical energy from the generator.

[0039] In addition, the battery (110) can supply power to the starter motor for starting the engine for driving the vehicle (1) or supply power to the electrical components (not shown) of the vehicle (1).

[0040] A battery sensor (not shown) can obtain information related to the battery (110). For example, the battery sensor (not shown) can measure and output information about the battery (110), such as the rated capacity of the battery (110), the state of charge (SoC) of the battery (110), the state of health (SoH) of the battery (110), the output voltage of the battery (110), the output current of the battery (110), and the temperature of the battery (110).

[0041] A battery management device (not shown) can manage the charge rate (SoC) and / or lifespan (SoH) of the battery (110). For example, the battery management device (not shown) can maintain the charge rate (SoC) of the battery (110) above a certain level to ensure smooth engine starting and to prevent shortening of the lifespan (SoH) of the battery (110).

[0042] The above storage unit (120) can store charging interruption history information of a charger corresponding to identification information of a charger connected to charge the vehicle (1), and the identification information of the charger may be a MAC Address.

[0043] The above storage unit (120) can temporarily store stored data. The data may include driving information of the vehicle (1) and status information of the battery (110), and the data may include a charge amount per distance indicating an increase in the charge rate (SoC) of the battery (110) per unit distance.

[0044] The above storage unit (120) can provide programs and / or data to the processor according to the memory control signal of the processor.

[0045] The above storage unit (120) may include volatile memory such as S-RAM (Static Random Access Memory, S-RAM) and D-RAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) for temporarily storing data.

[0046] In addition, the memory may include non-volatile memory such as ROM (Read Only Memory), EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), and EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory) for storing control programs and control data for a long period of time.

[0047] The above control unit (100) can check the identification information of the charger when the charger and the battery (110) are connected in order to charge the battery (110) of the vehicle (1).

[0048] The above control unit (100) can determine whether there is a charging interruption history in the charger based on the identification information of the charger.

[0049] The above control unit (100) can check the identification information of the charger when charging is interrupted while charging is being performed with the charger and the battery (110) connected to charge the battery (110) of the vehicle (1).

[0050] The control unit (100) can determine whether there is a history of charging interruption in the charger based on the charger's identification information when charging is interrupted during the charging process.

[0051] The above control unit (100) can store charging interruption history information corresponding to the charger's identification information and the current value at the time of charging interruption in at least one of an external server (2) and a storage unit (120).

[0052] If charging interruption history information corresponding to the identification information of the charger is already stored in an external server (2), the control unit (100) can receive the current value of the charger at the time when charging interruption occurred from the external server (2) via Blue-Link while the charger and battery (110) are connected and charging is being performed.

[0053] If there is a history of charging interruption, the control unit (100) can determine whether the user consents to recharging the battery (110) at a first current value in the charger. Here, the first current value may be a current value smaller than the current value at the time when charging was interrupted.

[0054] The above control unit (100) can transmit and store the CAN information of the vehicle (1) to an external server (2) if there is a history of charging interruption.

[0055] If the user agrees to recharge the battery (110) with a first current value, the control unit (100) can be set to recharge the battery (110) with a first current value at the charger.

[0056] If the user does not agree to recharge the battery (110) with a first current value, the control unit (100) may set the charger to recharge the battery (110) with a second current value. Here, the second current value may be a current value at the time when charging was stopped, and the first current value may mean a current value smaller than the second current value.

[0057] The above control unit (100) can determine whether the user consents by using at least one of the AVN (Audio Video Navigation) of the vehicle (1) and the user's smartphone.

[0058] The above control unit (100) can display a message to the AVN of the vehicle (1) regarding whether to recharge the battery (110) with a first current value from the charger.

[0059] The above control unit (100) can display a message on the application screen of the user's smartphone regarding whether to recharge the battery (110) with a first current value.

[0060] The above control unit (100) can receive a user's selection input corresponding to a message.

[0061] The control unit (100) can determine whether the user consents to recharging the battery (110) with a second current value at the charger when there is no history of charging interruption. Here, the second current value may be the current value at the time when charging was interrupted, and the first current value may mean a current value smaller than the second current value.

[0062] The above control unit (100) may include a storage unit (120) that stores a control program and / or control data for charging a battery (110), and a processor that generates a control signal according to the control program and control data stored in the storage unit (120).

[0063] In one embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle (1) stores charging interruption history information corresponding to the charger's identification information in an external server (2) and receives charging interruption history information corresponding to the charger's identification information from the external server (2). However, it is known that the charging interruption history information corresponding to the charger's identification information may also be stored in a storage unit (120) inside the vehicle (1), and the operation of the control unit (100) may be performed using at least one of the charger's identification information, charging interruption history information, and current value at the time of charging interruption stored in the storage unit (120).

[0064] FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating a method in which a vehicle (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention charges a battery through a charger.

[0065] By connecting the connector of the vehicle (1) to the connector (212) formed in the charging port (210) of the charger (200), the battery (110) of the vehicle (1) and the charger (200) can be connected.

[0066] When the above vehicle (1) is connected to the battery (110) and the charger (200), it can receive and verify the identification information of the charger (200).

[0067] The above vehicle (1) can determine whether there is a history of charging interruption based on the identification information of the charger (200).

[0068] The above vehicle (1) can store charging interruption history information corresponding to the identification information of the charger (200) in an external server (2) and can also store it in a storage unit (120) inside the vehicle (1).

[0069] If charging interruption history information corresponding to the identification information of the charger (200) is stored in advance on an external server (2), the vehicle (1) can check the identification information of the charger (200) when the battery (110) and the charger (200) are connected, and determine whether there is a charging interruption history of the charger (200) based on the identification information.

[0070] The above vehicle (1) is connected to a battery (110) and a charger (200), and when a charging interruption occurs while the battery (110) is charging, it determines whether there is a charging interruption history of the charger (200), and if there is a charging interruption history, it can be set to charge the battery (110) with a first current value.

[0071] If there is no history of charging interruption of the charger (200), it can be set to charge with a second current value without limiting the current value.

[0072] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a control method for a vehicle (1) according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0073] The above vehicle (1) can be connected to a charger (200) to start charging the battery (110). (310)

[0074] The above vehicle (1) can determine whether the charging of the battery (110) has stopped. (320)

[0075] Here, while the charging current for charging the battery (110) is rising, noise may occur, or the power line communication (PLC) may be disrupted by a charger that does not comply with international standards. Due to the noise, the message transmitted from the charger may not be received, and the charging of the battery (110) may be interrupted.

[0076] In addition, during the Current Demand stage of PLC communication, the charging current value can be transmitted and received at 50 m / s in the stage where the charging current is supplied to the vehicle (1), and at this time, the charging current value can increase from 0 A to 350 A.

[0077] The vehicle (1) can obtain identification information of the charger (200) when the charging of the battery (110) is interrupted. (330)

[0078] The identification information of the charger (200) may be the MAC address of the charger (200).

[0079] If charging interruption history information corresponding to the identification information of the charger is already stored in an external server (2), the vehicle (1) can receive the current value of the charger at the time when charging interruption occurred from the external server (2) via Blue-Link while the charger (200) and the battery (110) are connected and charging is being performed.

[0080] The above vehicle (1) can determine whether there is a charging interruption history in the information of the charger (200). (340)

[0081] If there is a history of charging interruption of the charger (200), the vehicle (1) can determine whether the user consents to recharging the battery (110) with a first current value by limiting the current value at the charger (200). (350)

[0082] If there is no history of charging interruption of the charger (200), it can be set to charge with a second current value without limiting the current value. (370)

[0083] Here, the first current value may be a current value smaller than the current value at the time when charging was stopped.

[0084] If the user agrees to recharge the battery (110) with a first current value, the vehicle (1) can be configured to recharge the battery (110) with a first current value at the charger (200). (360)

[0085] If the user does not agree to recharge the battery (110) with a first current value, the vehicle (1) can be configured to recharge the battery (110) with a second current value without limiting the current value at the charger (200). (370)

[0086] Here, the second current value may be the current value at the time when charging is stopped, and the first current value may mean a current value smaller than the second current value.

[0087] Meanwhile, the disclosed embodiments may be implemented in the form of a recording medium that stores instructions executable by a computer. The instructions may be stored in the form of program code and, when executed by a processor, may generate a program module to perform the operation of the disclosed embodiments. The recording medium may be implemented as a computer-readable recording medium.

[0088] Computer-readable recording media include all types of recording media that store instructions that can be decoded by a computer. Examples include ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), magnetic tape, magnetic disk, flash memory, optical data storage devices, etc.

[0089] As described above, the disclosed embodiments have been explained with reference to the attached drawings. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention may be practiced in forms different from the disclosed embodiments without changing the technical spirit or essential features of the invention. The disclosed embodiments are illustrative and should not be interpreted restrictively. Explanation of the symbols

[0090] 1 : Vehicle 100: Control unit 110: Battery 120: Storage section 2: Server 200: Charger 210: Charging port 212: Connector

Claims

Claim 1 A vehicle comprising: a battery; and a control unit that, when a charger and the battery are connected, checks identification information of the charger, determines whether there is a charging interruption history in the charger based on the identification information of the charger, and if there is a charging interruption history, determines whether there is user consent to perform recharging of the battery with a first current value, and sets to perform recharging of the battery with a first current value according to the user's consent; wherein the identification information of the charger includes the MAC address of the charger, and the control unit displays a message to the user regarding whether to perform recharging of the battery with a first current value through at least one of an AVN (Audio Video Navigation) and the user's terminal, checks the user's selection input, and determines whether there is user consent to perform recharging of the battery with a first current value according to the user's selection input. Claim 2 A vehicle further comprising, in claim 1, a storage unit that stores charging interruption history information corresponding to the identification information of the charger. Claim 3 In claim 1, the control unit stores the charging interruption history information corresponding to the charger's identification information on an external server when a charging interruption occurs during the charging of the battery. Claim 4 In claim 1, the vehicle, wherein the first current value is a current value smaller than the current value of the charger at the time of charging interruption. Claim 5 A vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the control unit is configured to recharge the battery at a second current value in the charger when there is no charging interruption history. Claim 6 A vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the control unit is configured to perform recharging of the battery at a first current value at the charger when the user consents. Claim 7 A vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the control unit is configured to recharge the battery at a second current value in the charger when the user does not consent. Claim 8 A vehicle in which, in claim 7, the first current value is a current value smaller than the second current value. Claim 9 delete Claim 10 In claim 1, the control unit determines whether there is a charging interruption history using Blue-Link. Claim 11 A method for controlling a vehicle, wherein when a charger and a battery are connected, the method includes verifying identification information of the charger, determining whether there is a charging interruption history in the charger based on the identification information of the charger, and if there is a charging interruption history, determining whether there is user consent to perform recharging of the battery with a first current value in the charger, and setting to perform recharging of the battery with a first current value according to the user consent; wherein the identification information of the charger includes the MAC address of the charger, and determining whether there is user consent includes displaying a message to the user regarding whether to perform recharging of the battery with a first current value through at least one of an AVN (Audio Video Navigation) and the user's terminal, verifying the user's selection input, and determining whether to perform recharging of the battery with a first current value according to the user's selection input. Claim 12 A method for controlling a vehicle according to claim 11, further comprising storing the charging interruption history information corresponding to the identification information of the charger in the storage unit of the vehicle. Claim 13 A vehicle control method according to claim 11, comprising storing charging interruption history information corresponding to the identification information of the charger on an external server when a charging interruption occurs during the charging of the battery. Claim 14 A method for controlling a vehicle according to claim 11, wherein the first current value is a current value smaller than the current value of the charger at the time of charging interruption. Claim 15 A vehicle control method according to claim 11, comprising setting the charger to recharge the battery with a second current value when there is no history of interruption of charging. Claim 16 A method for controlling a vehicle according to claim 11, comprising controlling the recharging of the battery at the charger to a first current value when the user consents. Claim 17 A method for controlling a vehicle according to claim 11, comprising setting the charger to recharge the battery to a second current value if the user does not consent. Claim 18 A vehicle control method according to claim 17, wherein the first current value is a current value smaller than the second current value. Claim 19 delete Claim 20 A vehicle control method according to claim 11, comprising determining whether there is a charging interruption history using Blue-Link.

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