Method and apparatus for communication for charging electric mobility using additional information related to automated connection device

Abstract

A communication method for charging a chargeable mobility or device, according to the present disclosure, comprises: a discovery and connect step between a first automated connection device (ACD) on a chargeable mobility or device side and a second automated connection device on a charging infrastructure side; a step of transmitting additional information for initial setup between the first automated connection device and the second automated connection device; a step of positioning the chargeable mobility or device at a location of the charging infrastructure, on the basis of the additional information; and a step of performing, on the basis of the additional information, communication for controlling coupling between the first automated connection device and the second automated connection device, which is for charging the chargeable mobility or device.

Description

Communication method and device for electric mobility charging using additional information related to an automatic connection device

[0001] The present invention relates to a communication technology for charging electric mobility, and more particularly, to a method for utilizing additional information transmitted and received in a use case using an Automated Connection Device (ACD, or Autoconnect Charging Device). [Method and Apparatus for Communication for Charging Electric Mobility Using Additional Information Related to an Automated Connection Device]

[0002] Electric vehicles (EVs) currently under development use battery power to drive a motor, and thus have the advantages of producing fewer air pollutants such as exhaust gases and noise, being less prone to breakdowns, having a longer lifespan, and being easier to drive than conventional gasoline engine vehicles.

[0003] Electric vehicles are categorized by their propulsion system into hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and electric vehicles (EVs). HEVs have an engine as their primary power source and a motor as an auxiliary power source. PHEVs have a motor as their primary power source and an engine that powers the vehicle when the battery is discharged. EVs have a motor but no engine.

[0004] When charging, vehicles typically enter a charging station, connect to the desired charger via WLAN, and then proceed with charging. However, environmental influences and differences in vehicle or charger type are not fully considered, which can lead to problems such as reduced charging efficiency or safety.

[0005] The purpose of the present invention to solve the above problems is to propose a communication method performed by an electric mobility device that receives power from a charging infrastructure and / or a charging infrastructure side.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to propose a communication method for effective operation of an automatic connection device (ACD, Automated Connection Device or Autoconnect Charging Device) on the electric mobility and / or charging infrastructure side.

[0007] An object of the present invention is to propose a communication method that improves the convenience, efficiency, and / or safety of the preparation process for charging and the charging process by using multiple communication technologies or communication protocols between electric mobility and / or charging infrastructure.

[0008] The purpose of the present invention is to propose a technology for guiding the charging process of electric mobility in more detail by transmitting additional information using P2PS (Point-to-Point Signal).

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object, a communication method for charging a chargeable mobility or device may include a discovery and connection step between a first automatic connection device (ACD, Automated Connection Device or Autoconnect Charging Device) on the chargeable mobility or device side and a second automatic connection device on the charging infrastructure side; a step of transmitting additional information for initial setup between the first automatic connection device and the second automatic connection device; a step of positioning the chargeable mobility or device to a location of the charging infrastructure based on the additional information; and a step of performing communication for controlling coupling between the first automatic connection device and the second automatic connection device for charging the chargeable mobility or device based on the additional information.

[0010] The above additional information may include information for determining compatibility between the chargeable mobility or device and the charging infrastructure prior to pairing between the first automatic connecting device and the second automatic connecting device.

[0011] The above additional information may include information for determining the parking direction of the chargeable mobility or device prior to positioning the chargeable mobility or device.

[0012] The above additional information may include information for determining the charging infrastructure to charge the chargeable mobility or device.

[0013] The above additional information may include information for determining the torque of the second automatic coupling device during the process of coupling with the first automatic coupling device.

[0014] The step of exchanging the above-mentioned additional information may include a step in which the first automatic connection device transmits first additional information related to the first automatic connection device to the second automatic connection device; and a step in which the second automatic connection device transmits second additional information related to the second automatic connection device to the first automatic connection device.

[0015] The first additional information may include relative location information where the first automatic connection device is installed within the rechargeable mobility or device, yaw / roll / pitch information of the first automatic connection device within the rechargeable mobility or device, a type that the first automatic connection device can support, a connector type, or a manufacturer ID.

[0016] The second additional information may include an occupancy status of the charging infrastructure related to the second automatic connecting device, guiding support information of the second automatic connecting device, a height from the ground of the first automatic connecting device permitted by the second automatic connecting device, a type, a connector type, or a manufacturer ID that the second automatic connecting device can support.

[0017] In a communication method for charging a rechargeable mobility or device according to one embodiment of the present invention, communication between the first automatic connection device and the second automatic connection device can be performed using point-to-point signaling (P2PS).

[0018] The discovery and connect step may include a step of performing P2PS link association based on signal strength between the first automatic connection device and the second automatic connection device.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a communication method for charging a chargeable mobility or device may further include, after the step of positioning the chargeable mobility or device based on the additional information, a step of performing communication for charging between a first communication device on the chargeable mobility or device side and a second communication device on the charging infrastructure side using a second communication technology different from the P2PS.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an electronic device for controlling a first automatic connection device mounted on a chargeable mobility or device that receives power from a charging infrastructure may include a memory for storing at least one command; and a processor for executing the at least one command.

[0021] The processor can perform a discovery and connect procedure with a second automatic connection device on the charging infrastructure side, can transmit additional information for initial setup to the second automatic connection device, can transmit the additional information to the chargeable mobility or device so that the chargeable mobility or device is positioned at a location of the charging infrastructure, and can communicate with the second automatic connection device so as to couple with the second automatic connection device based on the additional information.

[0022] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an electronic device for controlling a second automatic connection device mounted on a charging infrastructure may include a memory for storing at least one command; and a processor for executing the at least one command.

[0023] The processor can perform a discovery and connect procedure with a first automatic connection device on the side of a chargeable mobility or device to be charged by the charging infrastructure, transmit additional information for initial setup to the first automatic connection device, and communicate with the first automatic connection device so that the chargeable mobility or device is positioned at a location of the charging infrastructure based on the additional information, and control a second automatic connection device so that the first automatic connection device and the second automatic connection device are coupled based on the additional information and communicate with the first automatic connection device.

[0024] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a communication method performed by an electric mobility receiving power from a charging infrastructure and / or a charging infrastructure side can be implemented.

[0025] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a communication method for effective operation of an automatic connection device (ACD, Automated Connection Device or Autoconnect Charging Device) on the electric mobility and / or charging infrastructure side can be implemented.

[0026] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the convenience, efficiency, and / or safety of the preparation process for charging and the charging process can be improved by using multiple communication technologies or communication protocols between electric mobility and / or charging infrastructure.

[0027] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the charging process of electric mobility can be guided in more detail by transmitting additional information using P2PS (Point-to-Point Signal).

[0028] Figure 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a charging infrastructure including electric mobility and charging stations.

[0029] FIG. 2 is a diagram conceptually illustrating a communication architecture between electric mobility and charging infrastructure according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a communication method for electric mobility charging using additional information according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a portion of a communication method for electric mobility charging using additional information according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a portion of a communication method for electric mobility charging using additional information according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a portion of a communication method for electric mobility charging using additional information according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] FIGS. 7 to 12 are flowcharts illustrating a portion of a communication method for electric mobility charging using additional information according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating a generalized configuration of a computing system that configures or controls at least a portion of a mobility-side ACD, or a charging infrastructure-side ACD, a chargeable mobility or device, according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] The present invention is susceptible to various modifications and embodiments. Specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, but rather to encompass all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and technical scope of the present invention. Throughout the description of each drawing, similar reference numerals have been used to designate similar components.

[0037] Terms such as "first," "second," "A," and "B" may be used to describe various components, but these components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component could be referred to as the "second component," and similarly, the second component could also be referred to as the "first component." The term "and / or" includes any combination of multiple related items listed or any one of multiple related items listed.

[0038] When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, but that there may be other components intervening. Conversely, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components intervening.

[0039] The terminology used in this application is only used to describe specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this application, it should be understood that the terms "comprise" or "have" indicate the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but do not exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0040] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined herein.

[0041] Some terms used in this specification are defined as follows:

[0042] An electric vehicle (EV) may refer to an automobile as defined in 49 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) 523.3, among other provisions. An EV is capable of highway travel and can be powered by electricity supplied by an onboard energy storage device, such as a rechargeable battery, from an external power source. This power source may include a residential or public power service, or a generator powered by onboard fuel.

[0043] An electric vehicle (EV) can be referred to as an electric car, electric automobile, ERV (electric road vehicle), PV (plug-in vehicle), xEV (plug-in vehicle), etc., and an xEV can be referred to as or distinguished as a BEV (plug-in all-electric vehicle or battery electric vehicle), PEV (plug-in electric vehicle), HEV (hybrid electric vehicle), HPEV (hybrid plug-in electric vehicle), PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle), etc.

[0044] A plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) can be referred to as an electric vehicle that recharges its onboard primary battery by connecting to the power grid.

[0045] A plug-in vehicle (PV) may be referred to herein as a vehicle that can be recharged wirelessly from an Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) without using a physical plug and socket.

[0046] Heavy duty vehicles (HD Vehicles) may refer to any vehicle with four or more wheels as defined in 49 CFR 523.6 or CFR 37.3 (bus).

[0047] A light-duty plug-in electric vehicle (LDEV) may refer to a vehicle with three or four wheels that is propelled by an electric motor powered by a rechargeable battery or other energy source, primarily intended for use on public streets, roads, and highways. A LEV may be defined as having a gross weight of less than 4.545 kg.

[0048] A wireless power charging system (WCS) may refer to a system for controlling between a Supply Device (or Ground Assembly, GA) and an EV device (or Vehicle Assembly, VA), including wireless power transfer, alignment, and communication.

[0049] Wireless power transfer (WPT) can refer to the transfer of electrical power from an alternating current (AC) power supply network, such as a utility or grid, to an electric vehicle through contactless means.

[0050] A utility provides electrical energy and can be defined as a collection of systems, typically including a Customer Information System (CIS), Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), and a Rates and Revenue system. Utilities enable plug-in electric vehicles to access energy through price lists or discrete events. Utilities can also provide information on tariffs, metered power consumption intervals, and EV program qualifications for plug-in electric vehicles.

[0051] Smart charging can be described as a system where EVSE and / or electric vehicles (including plug-in hybrid electric vehicles) communicate with the power grid to optimize vehicle charge or discharge rates to grid capacity or time of day for cost-to-use ratios.

[0052] Automatic charging can be defined as the act of positioning a vehicle in a suitable location relative to a primary charger assembly capable of transmitting power and charging it either conductively or inductively. Automatic charging can be performed after obtaining the necessary authentication and authorization.

[0053] Interoperability can refer to the state in which components of a system can work together to achieve the intended function of the entire system. Information interoperability can refer to the ability of two or more networks, systems, devices, applications, or components to share information securely and effectively and easily with little or no user inconvenience.

[0054] An inductive charging system can refer to a system that electromagnetically transfers energy in the forward direction from the power supply network to an electric vehicle via a loosely coupled transformer. In this embodiment, the inductive charging system can correspond to an electric vehicle charging system.

[0055] An inductive coupler is a transformer that is formed by a primary device and a secondary device and transmits power through electrical isolation.

[0056] Inductive coupling can refer to the magnetic coupling between two coils. The two coils can refer to the primary coil / ground assembly coil and the secondary coil / vehicle assembly coil.

[0057] A supply power circuit (SPC) / ground assembly (GA) may refer to an assembly disposed on the primary / ground assembly or infrastructure side, including a primary coil / GA coil and other suitable components. The other suitable components may include at least one component for controlling impedance and resonant frequency, ferrite for reinforcing a magnetic path, and electromagnetic shielding materials. For example, the SPC or GA may include a power / frequency conversion device necessary to function as a power source of a wireless charging system, an SPC controller / GA controller, and wiring from the grid, and wiring between each unit and filtering circuits, a housing, etc.

[0058] An EV power circuit (EVPC) / vehicle assembly (VA) may refer to an assembly placed in a vehicle, including a secondary coil / VA coil and other suitable components. The other suitable components may include at least one component for controlling impedance and resonant frequency, ferrite for reinforcing the magnetic path, and electromagnetic shielding materials. For example, an EVPC or VA may include a rectifier / power converter necessary to function as a vehicle component of a wireless charging system, an EVPC controller / VA controller, and wiring for a vehicle battery, as well as wiring between each unit and filtering circuits, a housing, etc.

[0059] The aforementioned SPC may be referred to or distinguished as a ground assembly (GA), etc., and similarly, the EVPC may be referred to or distinguished as a vehicle assembly (VA), etc.

[0060] The aforementioned GA may be referred to as a primary device (PD), a primary device, etc., and similarly, the VA may be referred to as a secondary device (SD), a secondary device, etc.

[0061] The aforementioned GA may be referred to as a supply device, a power supply-side device, etc., and similarly, the VA may be referred to as an electric vehicle device (EV device), an electric vehicle-side device, etc.

[0062] A primary device may be a device external to the electric vehicle that provides contactless coupling to the secondary device. The primary device may be referred to as a primary-side device. When the electric vehicle receives power, the primary device may act as a power source that transmits power. The primary device may include a housing and all covers.

[0063] A secondary device may be a device mounted on an electric vehicle that provides contactless coupling to the primary device. The secondary device may be referred to as a secondary device. When the electric vehicle receives power, the secondary device can transfer power from the primary device to the electric vehicle. The secondary device may include a housing and all covers.

[0064] The supply power electronics may be part of the SPC or GA that regulates the output power level to the primary coil / GA coil based on information from the vehicle. The EV power electronics may be part of the EVPC or VA that monitors certain vehicle parameters during charging and initiates communication with the SPC or GA to control the output power level.

[0065] The supply power electronics described above may be referred to as ground assembly electronics (GA electronics), a ground assembly controller (GA controller), or a primary device communication controller (PDCC), and the electric vehicle power electronics (EV power electronics) may be referred to as vehicle assembly electronics (VA electronics), a vehicle assembly controller (VA controller), or an electric vehicle communication controller (VA controller).

[0066] The magnetic gap may refer to the vertical distance between the highest plane of the upper portion of the litz wire or the upper portion of the magnetic material of the primary coil / GA coil and the lowest plane of the lower portion of the litz wire or the magnetic material of the secondary coil / VA coil when they are aligned with each other.

[0067] Ambient temperature may refer to the ground level temperature measured in the atmosphere of a target subsystem that is not directly exposed to sunlight.

[0068] Vehicle ground clearance can refer to the vertical distance between the road or pavement and the lowest part of the vehicle's floor pan.

[0069] Vehicle magnetic ground clearance may refer to the vertical distance between the lowest plane of the floor of the Litz wire or the insulating material of the secondary coil / VA coil mounted on the vehicle and the road pavement.

[0070] Secondary coil surface distance / Vehicle assembly (VA) coil surface distance may refer to the vertical distance between the bottommost plane of the Litz wire or the magnetic material of the secondary coil / VA coil and the lowest outer surface of the secondary coil / VA coil. This distance may include additional items packaged with protective covering material and coil packaging material.

[0071] The secondary coil described above may be referred to as a VA coil, a vehicle coil, a receiver coil, etc., and similarly, the primary coil may be referred to as a ground assembly coil (GA coil), a transmit coil, etc.

[0072] An exposed conductive component may refer to a conductive component of an electrical device (e.g., an electric vehicle) that can be touched by a person and is not normally conductive but may become conductive in the event of a fault.

[0073] Hazardous live component may refer to a live component that may, under certain conditions, cause a hazardous electric shock.

[0074] Live component may refer to any conductor or conductive part that is electrically active in its basic use.

[0075] Direct contact can refer to contact between living beings, such as humans.

[0076] Indirect contact may refer to contact with exposed, conductive, live components due to an insulation failure (see IEC 61140).

[0077] Alignment may refer to a process of finding the relative position of a secondary device to a primary device for a specified efficient power transfer, and / or a process of finding the relative position of a primary device to a secondary device. In this specification, alignment may refer to, but is not limited to, the positional alignment of a wireless power transfer system.

[0078] Pairing may refer to the process of associating a vehicle (electric vehicle) with a single dedicated ground assembly (primary device) arranged to transfer power. In this specification, pairing may include the process of associating a charging spot or a specific SPC / ground assembly with an EVPC / vehicle assembly controller.

[0079] Correlation / Association may include the process of establishing a relationship between two peer communication entities.

[0080] Command and control communication may refer to communication between an electric vehicle power supply unit and an electric vehicle that exchanges information necessary to initiate, control, and terminate the wireless power transfer process.

[0081] High-level communication can handle all information beyond what command and control communication can handle. Data links for high-level communication can use, but are not limited to, power line communication (PLC).

[0082] Low power excitation may refer to, but is not limited to, activating the electric vehicle to detect the primary device for precision positioning and pairing, and vice versa.

[0083] A Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a unique 32-character identifier attached to the header of packets transmitted over a wireless LAN. The SSID identifies the basic service set (BSS) that a wireless device is attempting to connect to. SSIDs can fundamentally distinguish multiple wireless LANs. Therefore, all access points (APs) and terminal / station devices attempting to use a specific wireless LAN can use the same SSID. Devices that do not use a unique SSID cannot join a BSS. Because the SSID appears in plaintext, it may not provide any security features to the network.

[0084] The ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier) ​​is the name of the network you want to connect to. It's similar to the SSID, but can be a more extensive concept.

[0085] A BSSID (Basic Service Set Identifier) ​​is typically 48 bits long and is used to identify a specific BSS (Basic Service Set). For infrastructure BSS networks, the BSSID can be the MAC (Medium Access Control) of the AP device. For independent BSSs or ad hoc networks, the BSSID can be generated with any value.

[0086] A charging station may include at least one ground assembly and at least one ground assembly controller that manages the at least one ground assembly. The ground assembly may include at least one wireless communication device. A charging station may refer to a location equipped with at least one ground assembly, such as a home, office, public space, road, or parking lot.

[0087] In this specification, the term connection / association may be used to mean the procedure for establishing wireless communication between an Electric Vehicle Communication Controller (EVCC) and a Supply Equipment Communication Controller (SECC) that controls the charging infrastructure.

[0088] 'Smart Grid' can refer to a system implemented in which power plants, power generation units, and energy storage systems are all connected in an intelligent manner through network facilities and can exchange messages based on information and communication technology.

[0089] 'OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)' can refer to the top-level certification authority (CA) that issues OEM root certificates as a server operated by an electric vehicle manufacturer.

[0090] A 'charging station' may refer to a facility that includes one or more electric vehicle power supply equipment (EVSE), smart meters, and other technical equipment required to charge an electric vehicle (EV).

[0091] 'EV Supply Equipment (EVSE) is a device that forms part of a charging station that supplies energy to electric vehicles via outlets, and can refer to a device that is connected to a smart meter to measure energy.

[0092] A 'charging station (CS)' may refer to a facility that includes one or more EV power supply devices and actually performs charging for EVs.

[0093] A charging station may include at least one ground assembly and at least one ground assembly controller that manages the at least one ground assembly. The ground assembly may include at least one wireless communication device. A charging station may refer to a location including at least one ground assembly, such as a home, office, public place, road, or parking lot.

[0094] 'Charging station operator (CSO)' may refer to an entity that manages electricity to provide requested energy transmission services, and may be a term with the same concept as charging point operator (CPO).

[0095] A 'Charge Service Provider (CSP)' can refer to an entity that manages and authenticates the credentials of EV users and provides billing and other value-added services to customers. It can be considered a special type of MO and can also be implemented in a form combined with an MO.

[0096] A 'Charge Point Operator (CPO)' may refer to a company or organization that has authority over the location of a charging station to allow physical access to the charging station, and may also refer to a communication node or entity that manages the charging station and authorizes and controls the charging process that takes place at individual electric vehicle power supply equipment (EVSE) using information and communication technology.

[0097] A 'Mobility Operator (MO)' may refer to a legal entity that forms a contractual relationship with an end user or business regarding charging, as the legal basis for authorization and payment for charging at a charging station.

[0098] E-Mobility Provider (EMP), E-Mobility Service Provider (EMSP), and Mobility Service Provider (MSP) can be used in a similar sense to mobility operator.

[0099] Additionally, a 'mobility operator (MO)' may refer to a service provider that has a contractual relationship with EV owners regarding charging, authorization, and payment so that EV drivers can charge their EVs at charging stations.

[0100] A 'clearing house (CH)' is an entity that handles cooperation between MOs, CSPs, and CSOs, and can act as an intermediary to facilitate the approval, billing, and settlement procedures for EV charging service roaming, particularly between two settlement or clearing parties.

[0101] 'Roaming' can refer to the information exchange and related provisions and schemes that enable EV users to access charging services provided by multiple CSPs or CSOs belonging to multiple mobility networks using a single credential and contract.

[0102] A 'credential' is a physical or digital asset that represents the personal information of an EV or its owner. It may include a password, which is cryptographic information used to verify identity, a public key / private key pair used in a public key cryptographic algorithm, a public key certificate issued by a certification authority, and information related to a trusted root certification authority.

[0103] A 'certificate' can refer to an electronic document that binds a public key to an ID through a digital signature.

[0104] A 'service session' may refer to a set of services related to electric vehicle charging at a charging point, assigned to a customer over a given timeframe with a unique identifier.

[0105] Plug-and-Charge (PnC) can refer to a process in which authentication, authorization, load control, and payment are automatically performed without any further user interaction simply by plugging an electric vehicle into an electric vehicle power supply. Alternatively, PnC can also refer to an identification and authorization mode for such an automated process. PnC can be implemented by applying X.509 certificates, verifying signatures, and transmitting them.

[0106] 'Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)' can refer to a system for generating, storing, redistributing, and revoking digital signatures used to verify that a specific public key belongs to a specific person or entity.

[0107] An "External Identification Means (EIM)" can refer to any external means by which a driver can authenticate and authorize themselves for a charging session at a charging station. Examples include cash payments, prepaid cards, credit cards, debit cards, NFC, RFID, and SMS. EIM can be configured in conjunction with PnC for two authentication modes.

[0108] A "Sales Tariff" can refer to a feature that provides price information over time. Specifically, it can refer to an input provided by a mobility operator that allows the EV Communication Controller (EVCC) to calculate a charging schedule. A sales tariff can be intended to incentivize electric vehicles to charge a desired amount of electricity within a specific time slot. A use case related to a sales tariff could be pricing information for electricity provided by a mobility operator that authenticates a charging session with a valid contract. This contract can be authenticated by the driver or the car-sharing operator to which the vehicle belongs, using a contract certificate installed in the electric vehicle.

[0109] Additionally, the term "sales rate" can refer to a concept intended to encourage the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar panels or wind turbines, by providing incentives to electric vehicles that charge during predictable times, such as when charging with renewable energy sources. In some cases, the sales rate may include not only the price of electricity but also the time slot associated with that price.

[0110] A "secondary actor" can refer to any party involved in the charging process, other than an EVCC or SECC. A secondary actor can be involved in the charging process by providing information relevant to the charging process. Examples of secondary actors include charge point operators (CPOs) and mobility operators (MOs).

[0111] 'e-Mobility Account Identifier (eMAID)' may refer to a unique EV identifier that links a contract certificate to the EV owner's payment account.

[0112] An "E-Mobility Account ID (EMAID)" can refer to a single contractual certificate issued for each legal contract concluded between a mobility operator and a customer for electric vehicle charging. EMAID can allow for the pseudonymization of personal data and can be valid only for a limited period of time, such as the lifetime of the legal contract. Unlike a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), EMAID may not allow for long-term evaluation of customer or vehicle data. EMAID can be introduced as a temporary identifier that can be assigned using different authentication methods for temporary, short-term single contracts, such as family vehicles or car-sharing contracts. Since one person can have an EMAID for each of multiple contracts, it can be used for purposes different from personal identification information.

[0113] In this disclosure, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) communication is defined in the ISO 15118 standard and can be designed to correspond to the 7-layer OSI. In other words, OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) can be "a conceptual model for standardizing the communication functions of a communication or computing system regardless of the internal structure and technology involved."

[0114] The ISO 15118 standard is designed to establish and implement charging and payment processes for electric vehicles. Another key feature is its ability to adopt and leverage various information and communication technologies. While it includes information and communication technology elements mapped to the seven layers of the OSI model, its primary purpose is to establish charging and payment processes for electric vehicles, so application-specific features are primarily addressed.

[0115] The V2G communication interface defined by the ISO 15118 standard can include digital, IP-based protocols. Communication between the electric vehicle (EV) and the electric vehicle power supply (EVSE), as well as between the electric vehicle power supply (EVCC) and the supply equipment communication controller (SECC), can be included within the V2G communication interface defined by the ISO 15118 standard.

[0116] The V2G communication interface and ISO 15118 standard may be intended to enable user-friendly mechanisms for authentication, authorization, and payment at charging stations without requiring separate user interaction.

[0117] Electric vehicles can be integrated into the smart grid to provide flexible load control and valuable grid services that accommodate diverse driver habits without compromising them. To avoid the need for additional grid components to supply power during peak demand due to highly variable load fluctuations, the energy from electric vehicles can be considered as an energy source within the smart grid. Furthermore, providing appropriate incentives for electric vehicles can be considered to promote the smart grid's long-term expansion of renewable energy.

[0118] The Vehicle-to-Grid Transfer Protocol (V2GTP) at Layer 5 of the OSI model can be fundamentally understood as a session wrapper for application-layer messages. These application-layer messages can be referred to as vehicle-to-grid (V2G) messages. The V2GTP protocol can include header and payload definitions that enable efficient identification and processing of V2G messages.

[0119] The Automated Connection Device / Automatic Charging Device / Automatic Charging Device (ACD) technology can be implemented based on the content specified in ISO / IEC 15118 Edition 2, ISO 15118-20 to perform at least part of the charging process by controlling a robot or automated device using wireless communication.

[0120] As examples of ACD technology, types such as ACD-U (Underbody), ACD-S (Sidearm), ACD-P (Pantograph), or ACD-R (Roof) have been proposed based on the direction in which the ACD equipment on the EVSE side approaches the electric vehicle and / or the location of the ACD equipment on the EVSE side with respect to the electric vehicle, and additional ACD types may be included in the future as wired / wireless charging technology expands.

[0121] The ACD charging and charging communication methods for ACD charging described below can be configured to define a new name space, change message parameters, change message sequences, and utilize the docking-undocking-pairing mechanism in ACD charging communication of ISO 15118 over WLAN. In addition, the ACD charging communication method can be configured to define VSE additional information parameters for ACD-U, ACD-S, ACD-P, or ACD-R.

[0122] VSE (Vendor Specific Element) may refer to a data format that contains information about the type of EVSE available at the current location in ISO 15118-based communication.

[0123] In the present disclosure, for the convenience of explanation, when the main embodiments include an electric vehicle, a charging station for an electric vehicle, an electric vehicle power supply equipment (EVSE) of a charging station, or an ACD-based charging infrastructure, the technical features of these embodiments can be modified and applied to chargeable mobility or devices, charging stations for chargeable mobility or devices, and power supply equipment of a charging station in alternative embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0124] Even when the term "electric vehicle" or "vehicle" is used for convenience in this disclosure, the present invention can be applied to various types of electric mobility capable of running using electric energy. In this context, "electric mobility" can refer not only to mobility powered solely by electric energy, but also to various types of hybrid electric mobility capable of utilizing other energy sources.

[0125] Even when targeting various electric mobility, rechargeable mobility, or devices, expressions such as EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) can conventionally refer to devices that supply electric energy or charging infrastructure, and expressions such as EVCC (Electric Vehicle Communication Controller) can refer to a controller that performs electronic communication and control within electric mobility, rechargeable mobility, or devices. A SECC (Supply Equipment Communication Controller) can refer to a controller that performs electronic communication and control that affects the operation of a charger or charging infrastructure in relation to a charger or charging infrastructure.

[0126] Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0127] Figure 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of a system including charging infrastructure for transmitting power to an electric vehicle.

[0128] Referring to FIG. 1, the electric vehicle charging process can be performed by at least one component of an electric vehicle (10) and a charging station (charging station), and can be used to transmit power to the electric vehicle (10) wired or wirelessly.

[0129] An electric vehicle (10) according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a hybrid vehicle having both an electric motor and a general internal combustion engine, and may include not only an automobile but also a motorcycle, a cart, a scooter, and an electric bicycle.

[0130] Here, an electric vehicle (10) can be generally defined as a vehicle (automobile) that supplies current induced from a rechargeable energy storage device, such as a battery (12), as an energy source for an electric motor, which is a power device.

[0131] In addition, the electric vehicle (10) may include a power receiving device / pad (11) including a receiving coil to wirelessly charge the battery (12), and may also include a plug connection to wiredly charge the battery (12). In this case, an electric vehicle (10) capable of wiredly charging the battery (12) may be referred to as a plug-in electric vehicle (PEV).

[0132] Here, the charging station / charging station can be connected to a power grid (30) or power backbone and can provide alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) power to a power transmitting device / pad (21) including a transmitting coil via a power link.

[0133] In addition, the charging station can communicate with the power grid (30) or the infrastructure management system or infrastructure server that manages the power grid (30) through wired or wireless communication, and can perform wireless communication with the electric vehicle (10). Here, the wireless communication may include Bluetooth, Zigbee, cellular, a wireless local area network, etc.

[0134] Additionally, for example, the charging station / charging station may be located in various locations, such as a parking lot attached to the home of an electric vehicle owner (10), a parking area for charging electric vehicles at a gas station, a parking area at a shopping center or workplace, etc.

[0135] Here, the process of charging the battery (12) of the electric vehicle (10) wired / wireless can be performed by first positioning the power receiving device / pad (11) of the electric vehicle (10) in an energy field by the power transmitting device / pad (21), and allowing the transmitting coil of the power transmitting device / pad (21) and the receiving coil of the power receiving device / pad (11) to interact or couple with each other. As a result of the interaction or coupling, electromotive force is induced in the power receiving device / pad (11), and the battery (12) can be charged by the induced electromotive force.

[0136] Additionally, the charging station / charging station and the power transmission device / pad may be referred to in whole or in part as a supply power circuit (SPC) or a ground assembly (GA, 20), and the SPC or ground assembly may refer to the meaning defined above.

[0137] In addition, the power receiving device / pad (11) of the electric vehicle (10) and all or part of other internal components of the electric vehicle may be referred to as an electric vehicle power circuit (EVPC) or vehicle assembly (VA), where the EVPC or vehicle assembly may refer to the meaning defined above.

[0138] An electric vehicle charging system may include, but is not limited to, a conductive charging system using cables or a non-contact wireless power transmission system. An electric vehicle charging system can be fundamentally defined as a system that charges a battery (12) mounted on an electric vehicle (10) using power from a commercial power distribution network (grid. 30) or an energy storage device. Such an electric vehicle charging system may take various forms depending on the type of electric vehicle (10).

[0139] For example, SAE TIR J2954, a leading standard for wireless charging, establishes industry-standard specification guidelines that define interoperability, electromagnetic compatibility, minimum performance, safety, and testing acceptance criteria for wireless charging of light-duty electric and plug-in electric vehicles. Those skilled in the art will readily understand that similar guidelines can also be applied to wired charging systems.

[0140] The wired / wireless charging system for electric vehicles can largely include the following three elements:

[0141] 1) GA coil for power connection and grid connection power converter, communication link with vehicle system

[0142] 2) VA coil with rectifier and filtering components and charging control power electronics for regulation / safety / shutdown if required, and communication link to base station side.

[0143] 3) Related modules required for secondary energy storage system, battery management system components and in-vehicle communication (CAN, LIN) required for battery SOC, charge rate and other necessary information.

[0144] Additionally, the VSE Field of WLAN does not contain detailed information such as maximum charging power, which may prevent users from properly connecting to the charger they actually want to charge at a charging station where one SECC and multiple EVSEs coexist.

[0145] In addition, after the vehicle is associated with the charger / SECC and WLAN Association, a positioning procedure must be performed to ensure precise alignment between the vehicle and the EVSE. In the case of wireless charging (WPT), if the vehicle pad and the EVSE pad are not properly aligned, charging efficiency may decrease or charging may become impossible. In addition, after positioning is complete, a procedure is required to check whether a physical connection with the EVSE to be connected is possible. If a physical connection with the EVSE to be charged is not possible, charging will not proceed. Therefore, a pairing procedure must be performed between the vehicle and the EVSE after WLAN Association. For this purpose, in the case of wireless charging, a method for positioning and pairing using a separate P2PS (Point to Point Signal) is defined in the IEC 61950-2 standard. However, in the case of a robotic charging system based on an automatic coupling device (ACD), there is room for improvement, such as insufficient standard regulations for separate positioning and pairing methods.

[0146] Power transfer can be accomplished from a transmitting coil / primary coil (L1) to a receiving coil / secondary coil (L2). At this time, the resonance frequencies of the transmitting coil (L1) and the receiving coil (L2) can be configured to be similar or the same, and the receiving coil (L2) can be configured to be positioned at a close range to the electromagnetic field generated by the transmitting coil (L1).

[0147] Meanwhile, since power loss may increase as the distance between the transmitting coil (L1) and the receiving coil (L2) increases, setting the positions of the two may be an important factor.

[0148] At this time, the transmitting coil (L1) may be included in the power transmitting device / pad, and the receiving coil (L2) may be included in the power receiving device / pad. In addition, the transmitting coil may be referred to as a primary coil or a GA coil (Ground Assembly coil), and the receiving coil may be referred to as a secondary coil or a VA coil (Vehicle Assembly coil). Therefore, the determination of the positions between the power transmitting device / pad and the power receiving device / pad or the determination of the positions between the electric vehicle (10) and the power transmitting device / pad are also important factors.

[0149] The positional alignment between the power transmission device / pad in FIG. 1 and the power reception device / pad built into the electric vehicle (10) may correspond to the previously described term alignment, and therefore may be defined as the positional alignment between the SPC / GA and the EVPC / VA, and is not limited to the positional alignment of the power transmission device / pad and the power reception device / pad.

[0150] There may be embodiments in which a separate cover is placed for the inlet, which is a charging socket installed in the vehicle. If the inlet cover is placed inside the charging door / port, the inlet cover may be implemented with a plastic or rubber component for insulation.

[0151] The charging manipulator may be or include various types of devices referred to as ACD (Automated connection device, Automatic Charging Device, Autoconnect Charging Device).

[0152] Examples of charging manipulators can also be applied to types ACD-S (Side), ACD-U (Underbody), ACD-P (Pantograph) or ACD-R (Roof).

[0153] In one embodiment of the present invention, the movable range of the charging manipulator may refer to the ACD mating space. In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, the movable range of the charging manipulator may refer to the range of space where the movable distance of the charging manipulator and the ACD mating space are combined.

[0154] In one embodiment of the present invention, a process for identifying the type and specifications of an electric vehicle (10) may be included. At this time, the operating range of the charging manipulator may be adjusted in consideration of the operating range of the manipulator of the electric vehicle (10), which is the ACD counterpart, to determine whether mating is possible.

[0155] The charging system of FIG. 1 may utilize one or more of wired power transfer or wireless power transfer. The ACD-based charging system of FIG. 1 may support either wired or wireless charging technology, regardless of whether it is an ACD-U, ACD-S, ACD-P, or ACD-R.

[0156] If the charging system of Fig. 1 is a wireless power transmission system, it is generally known to utilize inductive coupling, and the power transmission system according to one embodiment of the present invention may adopt a configuration in which power is transmitted by inductive coupling under the premise that the gap between the transmitting pad and the receiving pad is controlled within a certain range. At this time, the configuration of Fig. 1 may be utilized within a range consistent with the purpose of the present invention, and may be selectively utilized or appropriately modified as needed.

[0157] The international standard for wireless communication for electric vehicle charging, 15118-8, allows vehicles to connect to a charger AP rather than a general AP through the VSE (Vendor Specific Element) field of the MAC Frame, which corresponds to Layer 2 of the OSI 7 Layer. However, information regarding positioning and pairing is not properly defined within the VSE field of the charger / SECC, except for wireless power transfer (WPT). Therefore, in a charging manipulator system based on an automatic connection device (ACD), such as the ACD-U (Underbody) type or ACD-S (side) type, various positioning and communication techniques can be applied to achieve precise positioning and pairing through this.

[0158] The on-board vehicle power supply circuit installed in the electric vehicle (10) may include a battery (12) as a load.

[0159] The power receiving pad / device (11) mounted in the electric vehicle (10) can receive power via a secondary coil and transmit it to the battery (12).

[0160] An electric vehicle charging station is shown as part of an EVSE for supplying power to an electric vehicle (10). The charging station is electrically connected to an ACD station, and power can be transmitted to the vehicle via a connector of the ACD station.

[0161] The primary coil on the EVSE side and the secondary coil on the electric vehicle (10) side can be close together to form an inductive coupling.

[0162] In an ACD-U type electric vehicle wireless charging system according to one embodiment of the present invention, the ACD station is located below the electric vehicle (10), and this structure can be collectively referred to as the ACD-U type.

[0163] In some embodiments, the connector on the ACD side may be controlled to protrude from the station and approach the vehicle side. In this case, the connector may be connected and controlled by a robot arm.

[0164] In some embodiments, the vehicle-side connector may be controlled to protrude from the vehicle side and approach the ACD-side connector. In this case, the vehicle-side connector may be connected and controlled by a robot arm.

[0165] In an electric vehicle wireless charging system of the ACD-S type according to one embodiment of the present invention, the ACD station is located next to the electric vehicle (10), and this structure may be collectively referred to as the ACD-S type.

[0166] In some embodiments, the connector on the ACD side may be controlled to protrude from the station and approach the vehicle side. In this case, the connector may be connected and controlled by a robot arm.

[0167] In some embodiments, the vehicle-side connector may be controlled to protrude from the vehicle side and approach the ACD-side connector. In this case, the vehicle-side connector may be connected and controlled by a robot arm.

[0168] As a coordinate system applicable to one embodiment of the present invention, reference may be made to the x, y, and z-axis coordinate system specified in SAE J2954.

[0169] In one embodiment of the present invention, in a right-handed coordinate system, the forward or front-back direction of a vehicle can be defined as the + / -X axis direction. In addition, the driver side for a left-handed vehicle or the left and right sides of the vehicle can be defined as the + / -Y axis direction. In addition, the upward or up-down direction of the vehicle can be defined as the Z axis.

[0170] In the power transmission system of FIG. 1, the power transmitting pad (21) and / or the power receiving pad (11) may include a power circuit for power supply.

[0171] In an embodiment of a wired power transmission device, power circuits may be included on both the power transmitting side and the power receiving side.

[0172] A DC / AC conversion circuit, a compensation circuit, etc. may be included between the grid (30) side and the power transmission pad (21) or the wired power transmission device.

[0173] A rectifier circuit, an AC / DC conversion circuit, a compensation circuit, etc. may be included between the power receiving pad (11) or the wired power receiving device and the battery (12).

[0174] FIG. 2 is a diagram conceptually illustrating a communication architecture between electric mobility and charging infrastructure according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0175] Referring to FIG. 2, the SECC (210) on the charging infrastructure or EVSE (200) side can perform charging communication using wireless LAN (WLAN) with the EVCC (110) on the mobility (100) side.

[0176] At this time, WLAN charging communication may refer to, but is not limited to, ISO 15118-20 or ISO 15118-8 standards.

[0177] The ACD Infra (220) on the charging infrastructure or EVSE (200) side can communicate with the ACD Vehicle (120) on the mobility (100) side using a Point-to-Point Signal (P2PS). In this case, additional information can be exchanged during the P2PS communication between the ACD Infra (220) and the ACD Vehicle (120). The additional information can include information for guiding, pairing & positioning, and docking / coupling.

[0178] At this time, although it is expressed as ACD Vehicle (120) in FIG. 2, in the present disclosure, ACD Vehicle (120) refers to an ACD placed in a rechargeable mobility or device, and is not limited to an ACD of a special vehicle.

[0179] In one embodiment of the present invention, the ACD Infra (220) and the ACD Vehicle (120) may include a PPD (Pairing & Positioning Device) capable of supporting precise positioning using P2PS communication technology.

[0180] At this time, at least one PPD is placed on the mobility (100) and / or charging infrastructure side and may include a module that can measure the distance to another device or determine location information using wireless signal-based ranging, etc.

[0181] The ACD Infra (220) can be assigned to each individual charger and can include a charging infrastructure-side PPD capable of precisely determining the location of the charger. The charging infrastructure-side PPD can be one or more. When there are multiple charging infrastructure-side PPDs, the relative location, distance, direction, etc. between the charging infrastructure and the mobility (100) can be precisely determined by using the measured distance or TOA / TDOA through communication between the multiple PPDs or the multiple PPDs with the mobility (100)-side PPD.

[0182] Alternatively, the ACD Vehicle (120) on the mobility (100) side may include one or more mobility PPDs. Similarly, when there are multiple mobility PPDs, the multiple PPDs can communicate with each other or with the charging infrastructure side PPD, and the relative position, distance, direction, etc. between the charging infrastructure and the mobility (100) can be precisely determined using the measured distance or TOA / TDOA.

[0183] In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, some of the multiple charging infrastructure PPDs or mobility PPDs may be selectively activated or deactivated to contribute to a more efficient positioning process. In this case, the process of selecting which of the multiple charging infrastructure PPDs or mobility PPDs to activate or deactivate for efficient positioning may be performed based on communication between the ACD Infra (220) and the ACD Vehicle (120).

[0184] When the ACD supports wired charging, docking or mating is performed between the ACD Infra (220) and the ACD Vehicle (120) to provide an electrical connection, and power can be transmitted from the charging infrastructure to the mobility (100) through the electrical connection.

[0185] In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, the ACD may support wireless charging, and coupling may be performed between the ACD Infra (220) and the ACD Vehicle (120) to transfer power from the charging infrastructure to the mobility (100).

[0186] When charging a mobility (100), the mobility (100) enters a charging station and uses WLAN (Wireless LAN) wireless communication such as 802.11n to establish a communication connection with the charger to be charged, and then perform charging.

[0187] When a vehicle enters a charging station where multiple charging infrastructures coexist, selection and communication between the vehicle and the charging infrastructure can occur.

[0188] At this time, if the range covered by the WLAN is wide enough to cover the entire charging station, an error may occur in which a SECC other than the SECC of the charging infrastructure that actually provides power to the mobility (100) communicates with the EVCC (110) of the mobility (100).

[0189] In one embodiment of the present invention, P2PS technology, which provides communication at a shorter range than WLAN, can be used to support mobility (100) to communicate with appropriate charging infrastructure and to be positioned at the location of the appropriate charging infrastructure. In one embodiment of the present invention, a communication method can be provided that utilizes P2PS communication between ACD Infra (220) and ACD Vehicle (120) to assist WLAN charging communication procedures and support accurate charging infrastructure to communicate with mobility (100).

[0190] In one embodiment of the present invention, the P2PS technology may include, for example, ultra-wideband (UWB) or low frequency (LF) communication technology. The spirit of the present invention is not limited to these specific embodiments.

[0191] Ultra-Wide Bandwidth (UWB) communications technology can allow a lot of information to be transmitted over a short period of time.

[0192] Low Frequency (LF) communication technology can ensure robustness in the guiding process.

[0193] Meanwhile, wireless LAN (WLAN) communication technology can support charging communication based on ISO 15118-20 / 8.

[0194] In one embodiment of the present invention, various heterogeneous communication technologies can be allocated and utilized for differentiated functions and roles by utilizing the unique characteristics and advantages of each communication technology.

[0195] In one embodiment of the present invention, by utilizing P2PS communication between ACD Infra (220) and ACD Vehicle (120), mobility (100) and charging infrastructure can search for and discover each other before the WLAN charging communication procedure, and thus, communication can be efficiently established without the need to repeatedly perform WLAN Association until EVSE and SECC search for each other.

[0196] In one embodiment of the present invention, precise positioning is supported by the PPD included in the ACD Infra (220) and the ACD Vehicle (120), thereby improving the safety and efficiency of the charging process.

[0197] In one embodiment of the present invention, additional functions for charging may be provided using P2PS communication between the ACD Infra (220) and the ACD Vehicle (120). These additional functions may include, for example, user authentication or authorization, electronic signatures, and viewing of user service rights. In this case, to perform the additional functions, at least one PPD included in the ACD Infra (220) and the ACD Vehicle (120) may cooperate or independently perform part of the process.

[0198] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a communication method for charging electric mobility (chargeable mobility or device) using additional information according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0199] Including FIG. 3, a communication method for charging a chargeable mobility or device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a discovery and connection step (S300) between a first automatic connection device (ACD, Automated Connection Device or Autoconnect Charging Device) on the chargeable mobility or device side and a second automatic connection device on the charging infrastructure side; a step (S400) of transmitting additional information for initial setup between the first automatic connection device and the second automatic connection device; a step (S500, S600) of positioning the chargeable mobility or device to a location of the charging infrastructure based on the additional information; and a step (S800) of performing communication for controlling coupling between the first automatic connection device and the second automatic connection device for charging the chargeable mobility or device based on the additional information.

[0200] The above additional information may include information for determining compatibility between the chargeable mobility or device and the charging infrastructure prior to pairing between the first automatic connecting device and the second automatic connecting device.

[0201] Additional information for determining compatibility may include the Supporting type of the ACD Vehicle and / or ACD Infra, Connector / Inlet type, Manufacturer ID, etc. In this case, the Supporting type may refer to information related to Case D / E of the ACD.

[0202] The above additional information may include information for determining the parking direction of the chargeable mobility or device prior to positioning the chargeable mobility or device.

[0203] Additional information for determining the parking direction may include the relative position of the ACD Vehicle within the mobility (or the XYZ coordinates of the ACD Vehicle). At this time, either forward parking or backward parking of the mobility may be determined based on the ACD Infra's operable range and the ACD Vehicle's position within the mobility. Information regarding changes in the relative position calibration values ​​of the ACD Infra and the ACD Vehicle, which take forward / backward parking into account depending on the ACD Vehicle's position, may be included as Guiding Support information in the additional information.

[0204] The above additional information may include information for determining the charging infrastructure to charge the chargeable mobility or device.

[0205] Additional information for determining charging infrastructure may refer to information for designating specific ACD infrastructure. The occupancy status of the ACD infrastructure may be included as additional information. Additional information may include Guiding Support information (Guiding made only for EV / mobility parks front / rear) and the allowable height of ACD vehicles from the ground.

[0206] The above additional information may include information for determining the torque of the second automatic coupling device during the process of coupling with the first automatic coupling device.

[0207] Additional information for determining torque may include height of ACD Vehicle, yaw / rall / pitch of mobility, etc., and may be used to calculate torque of ACD Infra during coupling / docking process.

[0208] In a communication method according to one embodiment of the present invention, actors, prerequisites, follow-up conditions, basic scenarios, alternatives, exceptions, etc. of each step of FIG. 3 are disclosed with reference to Tables 1 to 8.

[0209] Step S300 of FIG. 3 can be performed with reference to Table 1.

[0210] ActorsCustomer, ACD infra, ACD vehicleGeneralCustomer is driving an EV to a charging site, while being within the range of the P2PS communicationPreconditionsNo communication established between ACD infra and ACD vehiclePost conditionsP2PS link associated between ACD infra and ACD vehicleReady for transferring additional informationBasic ScenarioThe customer drives EV to the range of P2PS communication. P2PS association established between ACD infra and ACD vehicle.Alternative-ExceptionsCommunication failure

[0211] Referring to FIG. 3 and Table 1, the discovery and connect sequence (S300) can be performed by the customer, the ACD infrastructure, and the ACD vehicle device.

[0212] A prerequisite for the Discovery and Connect Sequence (S300) may be that communication between the ACD infrastructure and the ACD vehicle devices is not established.

[0213] As a follow-up to the Discovery and Connect Sequence (S300), a P2PS link may be associated to enable transmission of additional information between the ACD infrastructure and the ACD vehicle devices.

[0214] Based on the basic scenario of the Discovery and Connect Sequence (S300), a customer drives an electric vehicle into a P2PS communication range, and a P2PS association can be established between the ACD infrastructure and the ACD vehicle devices.

[0215] Step S400 of FIG. 3 can be performed with reference to Table 2.

[0216] ActorsACD infra, ACD vehicle, EVGeneralCharger and an EV evaluate compatibilityPreconditionsP2PS link associated between ACD infra and ACD vehiclePost conditionsSpecific aEVSE and an EV are selectedBasic ScenarioCommunication between ACD infra and ACD vehicle is established. ACD infra delivers a list of available ACD infra when received the following ACD vehicle info: - (XYZ Coordinates of ACD vehicle installed in the EV)- (Yaw / roll / pitch of ACD vehicle)- Supporting type of ACD vehicle (e.g. Case D / E)- Inlet type- Manufacturer IDEV decides which aEVSE to charge with the following ACD infra info:- Occupancy status- Guiding support information- Allowable height of ACD vehicle from the ground- Supporting type of ACD infra (e.g. Case D / E)- Connector type- Manufacturer IDAlternative-ExceptionsCommunication failureaEVSE or EV cannot confirm compatibility

[0217] 도 3 및 표 2를 참조하면, 이니셜 셋업을 위한 부가 정보 송수신(S400)은 ACD Infra, 및 ACD Vehicle, 전기차(모빌리티) 간에 수행될 수 있다.

[0218] Specific aEVSEs and electric vehicles can be selected as follow-up conditions of the additional information transmission / reception (S400) sequence for initial setup.

[0219] Additional information can be classified into first additional information on the ACD Vehicle side and second additional information on the ACD Infra side.

[0220] Step S500 of FIG. 3 can be performed with reference to Table 3.

[0221] ActorsCustomer, ACD infra, ACD vehicleGeneralCustomer drives EV to the guiding areaPreconditionsSpecific aEVSE and an EV are selected with the additional informationPost conditionsEV is close to the charging areaBasic ScenarioGuiding is made with P2PS. When guiding, ACD infra uses the additional information (XYZ coordinates installed in the EV) for calibrating and informs the EV to park rear / front.Alternative-ExceptionsCommunication failure

[0222] Referring to FIG. 3 and Table 3, the guiding sequence (S500) can be performed between a customer, ACD infrastructure, and an ACD vehicle. Based on the basic scenario of the guiding sequence (S500), the parking direction of the vehicle can be determined as either front or rear parking.

[0223] As a follow-up condition to the guiding sequence (S500), mobility can approach the charging area.

[0224] Step S600 of FIG. 3 can be performed with reference to Table 4.

[0225] ActorsCustomer, ACD infra, ACD vehicleGeneralCustomer is driving the EV to the charging areaPreconditionsEV is close to the charging areaPost conditionsAccurate positioning is madeBasic ScenarioPositioning is made with ACD infra and ACD vehicle. Customer drives the EV to the charging area and park. ACD infra / vehicle transmit the SECC ID / EVCC ID.Alternative-ExceptionsCommunication failure

[0226] Referring to FIG. 3 and Table 4, a pairing and positioning sequence (S600) can be performed between a customer, an ACD infrastructure, and an ACD vehicle device.

[0227] Positioning can be performed between the ACD infrastructure and the ACD vehicle based on the basic scenario of the pairing and positioning sequence (S600). The customer can drive and park the electric vehicle into the charging area. The ACD infrastructure and ACD vehicle can exchange SECC IDs and EVCC IDs.

[0228] Step S700 of FIG. 3 can be performed with reference to Table 5.

[0229] ActorsEVCC, SECCGeneralPerform charging communicationPreconditionsEV is immobilized.EVCC ID and SECC ID are transferred before.Post conditionsACD Docking is preparedBasic ScenarioEVCC and SECC paired with the EVCC ID and SECC ID transferred in Use Case Table 4.ISO 15118-20 / 8 based charging communication begins.Alternative-ExceptionsCommunication failure

[0230] Referring to FIG. 3 and Table 5, a charging communication (ISO 15118-20) sequence (S700) can be performed between an EVCC and a SECC.

[0231] ACD docking or coupling may be provided as a follow-up condition to the charging communication sequence.

[0232] Step S800 of FIG. 3 can be performed with reference to Table 6.

[0233] ActorsACD infra, ACD vehicleGeneralPerform docking procedurePreconditionsACD infra and ACD vehicle are prepared for dockingEV is parked in an area where automatic charging can be madePost conditionsEV and an aEVSE are ready for power transferBasic ScenarioACD infra sets the docking force with the following ACD vehicle info:- Height of ACD vehicle- Yaw / roll / pith of ACD vehicleAlternativeDocking force set initiallyExceptionsCommunication failureobstacle in the docking area

[0234] Referring to FIG. 3 and Table 6, the additional information utilization sequence (S800) for docking or coupling can be performed between the ACD infrastructure and the ACD Vehicle.

[0235] The additional information used in step S800 may be information obtained in S400.

[0236] In step S800, precise control for docking or coupling can be effectively performed based on additional information.

[0237] As a follow-up to step S800, power transfer between the mobility and the aEVSE can be prepared.

[0238] Step S900 of FIG. 3 can be performed with reference to Table 7.

[0239] ActorsEVCC, SECC, ACD infra, ACD vehicleGeneralChargingPreconditions-Post conditions-Basic Scenario-Alternative-ExceptionsCommunication failure

[0240] Referring to FIG. 3 and Table 7, the power transfer sequence (S900) can be performed between the EVCC, SECC, ACD infrastructure, and ACD Vehicle.

[0241] Step S980 of FIG. 3 can be performed with reference to Table 8.

[0242] ActorsEVCC, SECC, ACD infra, ACD vehicleGeneralCharging FinishedPreconditions-Post conditions-Basic Scenario-Alternative-Exceptions-

[0243] Referring to FIG. 3 and Table 8, an undocking and disconnect sequence (S980) may be performed between the EVCC, the SECC, the ACD infrastructure, and the ACD Vehicle. Step S980 may include a charging finished situation.

[0244] Referring to FIG. 3, steps S300, S400, S500, S600, and S800 may be performed depending on P2PS-based communication.

[0245] Steps S700, S900, and S980 may be performed based on the ISO 15118-20 or ISO 15118-8 standards. However, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to these specific embodiments.

[0246] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a portion of a communication method for electric mobility charging using additional information according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0247] Referring to FIG. 4, the step (S400) in which the additional information is exchanged may include a step (S402) in which the first automatic connection device transmits first additional information related to the first automatic connection device to the second automatic connection device; and a step (S404) in which the second automatic connection device transmits second additional information related to the second automatic connection device to the first automatic connection device.

[0248] The first additional information may include relative location information where the first automatic connection device is installed within the rechargeable mobility or device, yaw / roll / pitch information of the first automatic connection device within the rechargeable mobility or device, a type that the first automatic connection device can support, a connector type, or a manufacturer ID.

[0249] The second additional information may include an occupancy status of the charging infrastructure related to the second automatic connecting device, guiding support information of the second automatic connecting device, a height from the ground of the first automatic connecting device permitted by the second automatic connecting device, a type, a connector type, or a manufacturer ID that the second automatic connecting device can support.

[0250] In a communication method for charging a rechargeable mobility or device according to one embodiment of the present invention, communication between the first automatic connection device and the second automatic connection device can be performed using point-to-point signaling (P2PS).

[0251] The above discovery and connect step (S300) may include a step (S320) of performing P2PS link association based on the signal strength between the first automatic connection device and the second automatic connection device.

[0252] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a portion of a communication method for electric mobility charging using additional information according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0253] Referring to FIG. 5, as part of the pairing process in step S600, a step (S602) may be included in which the ACD Vehicle transmits an EVCC ID to the ACD Infra and / or the SECC. At this time, the EVCC ID may be transmitted to the SECC via the ACD Infra.

[0254] Additionally, as part of the pairing process within step S600, a step (S604) may be included in which the ACD Infra transmits the SECC ID to the ACD Vehicle and / or EVCC. In this case, the SECC ID may be transmitted to the EVCC via the ACD Vehicle.

[0255] Referring to FIGS. 3 to 5 together, a communication method for charging a chargeable mobility or device according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a step (S700) in which communication for charging is performed between a first communication device on the chargeable mobility or device side and a second communication device on the charging infrastructure side using a second communication technology different from the P2PS, after the step (S500, S600) in which the chargeable mobility or device is positioned based on the additional information.

[0256] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a portion of a communication method for electric mobility charging using additional information according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0257] As part of step S800, a step (S820) of calculating a docking force in the ACD Infra may be performed. In this case, part of the additional information obtained in step S400 may be utilized in S820.

[0258] The additional information used at this time may include information for determining the torque of the second automatic coupling device / ACD Infra during the process of coupling with the first automatic coupling device / ACD Veicle, as described above.

[0259] Additional information for determining torque may include height of ACD Vehicle, yaw / rall / pitch of mobility, etc., and may be used to calculate torque of ACD Infra during coupling / docking process (S820).

[0260] After step S800, docking or coupling between ACDs can be performed (S880).

[0261] Once docking or coupling is confirmed, power transfer can be performed (S900). Once the charging target is achieved, charging can be completed (charging finished, S970).

[0262] Referring to FIGS. 3 to 6, one embodiment of the present invention may include the following:

[0263] Even when the mobility vehicle is parked at a charging spot, the docking process may not be completed.

[0264] In alternative embodiments, the guiding process (S500) may not be supported by the ACD infrastructure.

[0265] Additional information can improve the stability of the ACD system during the docking / undocking process.

[0266] Additional information can ensure that the vehicle is fully charged when it enters a charging spot.

[0267] Additional information can ensure ACD charging when AVPS (Automated Valet Parking System) is applied.

[0268] Information about the XYZ coordinates of the ACD Vehicle and the yaw / roll / pitch of the ACD Vehicle may be provided as additional information.

[0269] Based on this additional information, the ACD infrastructure can calculate the docking force. For example, the docking force can be given as a function of the ACD vehicle's XYZ coordinates and the ACD vehicle's yaw / roll / pitch.

[0270] Additional information may be provided, such as the type supported by the ACD Vehicle and / or infrastructure (e.g., Case D / E), connector / inlet type, manufacturer ID, etc.

[0271] This additional information can help you resolve compatibility issues in advance or prevent problems / errors.

[0272] Additional information may be provided, such as ACD Infra occupancy status, guiding support information, and allowable height (from ground) of ACD Vehicle.

[0273] Based on this detailed additional information, it can be determined which direction the vehicle should enter and park for charging, and which route it should take to park.

[0274] In one embodiment of the present invention, the ACD Vehicle can determine which ACD infrastructure to match.

[0275] FIGS. 7 to 12 are flowcharts illustrating a portion of a communication method for electric mobility charging using additional information according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention.

[0276] According to an alternative embodiment of the present invention, environmental factors may be considered when implementing charging communication between mobility and ACD infrastructure. For example, weather can have a significant impact on system safety.

[0277] Movement and docking force on the ACD infrastructure side can be adaptively adjusted to ensure system safety.

[0278] To this end, one embodiment of the present invention can propose a method for transmitting / receiving additional information within a system for charging mobility based on the aforementioned PPD.

[0279] In one embodiment of the present invention, a UWB link may be established between a mobility device and an ACD infrastructure. The UWB link may be created / established based on signal strength.

[0280] Additional information can be transmitted between mobility and ACD infrastructure using UWB communication technology.

[0281] Additional information may include occupancy status of ACD infra, ACD infrastructure and / or ACD vehicle installation information, weather, temperature, maximum disturbance the EV can handle, etc.

[0282] Pairing may be completed depending on the occupancy of the ACD infrastructure.

[0283] Occupancy states of ACD infrastructure may include waiting / using / reserved, etc.

[0284] During the guiding process, additional information may be applied.

[0285] Accurate relative positioning can be achieved through ACD infrastructure and / or ACD Vehicle installation and mobility information.

[0286] An ISO 15118-20 / 8 charging communication sequence can be performed between the mobility and ACD infrastructure.

[0287] During docking / undocking, additional information may apply.

[0288] ACD Vehicle can detect humidity when it is raining or snowing and initiate internal processes to protect itself against humidity.

[0289] The movement speed and power of the ACD infrastructure and / or ACD Vehicle may be adjusted depending on the ACD infrastructure and / or ACD Vehicle installation information and environmental factors.

[0290] Power transfer / undocking / communication can be disconnected according to ISO 15118-20.

[0291] Entities participating in the communication sequence may include a wireless LAN communication device on the ACD infrastructure side, a communication device on the ACD side on the charging infrastructure side, a communication device on the ACD side on the mobility side, and a wireless LAN communication device on the mobility side.

[0292] Referring to FIG. 7, a WLAN Association and / or WLAN connection process (S710) can be performed between SECC and EVCC based on the ISO 15118-8 standard.

[0293] A communication process for mobility charging can be performed between the SECC and EVCC. This communication process may include initial setup and charging communication, and may refer to the ISO 15118-20 standard (S720).

[0294] Step S720 may be initiated prior to the power transfer sequence (S900), maintained during the power transfer sequence (S900), and terminated after the power transfer sequence (S900) ends (S980).

[0295] A docking or coupling process (S880) may be performed before the power transfer sequence (S900) begins.

[0296] The docking process (S880) may include the following details:

[0297] - Precision positioning

[0298] - The Mobility / Vehicle side unit (VU) can detect humidity when it is rainy or snowy.

[0299] - The Mobility / Vehicle side unit (VU) may perform or request a process for removing / treating humidity if there is high humidity inside.

[0300] - Moving speed can be adjusted according to weather conditions.

[0301] - A door can be opened on each side.

[0302] - It can be checked whether the connection is safe by force. The docking force, etc. can be adjusted using VU / GU installation information and temperature, etc.

[0303] In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, the infrastructure-side ACD (GU) installation information as additional information may include slope, height, indoor / outdoor, buried type / ground type, occupancy status, and environmental information (weather, temperature).

[0304] In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, the mobility side ACD (VU) installation information as additional information may include XYZ coordinate installed in the mobility, maximum disturbance the mobility can handle, etc.

[0305] At this time, mobility-side information may include Yaw, Roll, Pitch, etc.

[0306] In one embodiment of the present invention, the above-described step S300 can be performed using UWB communication technology.

[0307] Referring to FIG. 8, when ACD-based charging is triggered (S310), a UWB link can be established (S322).

[0308] As described above, step S300 may include a process (S320) of associating a UWB link based on the strength of the received signal (RSSI). If the RSSI signal strength is sufficiently large (or greater than a threshold value) (S324), ACD additional information may be transmitted and received between the ACD infrastructure and the ACD vehicle using UWB communication technology (S400).

[0309] If an RSSI that is not sufficient to transmit and receive additional information is detected, the step of establishing a UWB link (S322) may be performed again.

[0310] Referring to FIG. 9, additional information is transmitted (S402, S404), and it can be determined whether ACD infra is available (S410).

[0311] If ACD infra is not available, the server can provide available ACD infra information to mobility (S420).

[0312] If ACD infra is available, the guiding process (S500) can be performed.

[0313] Even if available ACD infra information is obtained by step S420, the guiding process (S500) can be performed.

[0314] Positioning (S620) may be performed after the guiding process (S500). In Fig. 9, the description of the pairing process prior to positioning (S620) is omitted.

[0315] Additional information may be utilized to perform guiding (S500) and / or positioning (S620) until the mobility is located in the ACD charging area (S630).

[0316] At this time, for guiding (S500), yaw, roll, and pitch information among the additional information can be used.

[0317] At this time, for positioning (S620), XYZ coordinate information among the additional information can be used.

[0318] Referring to FIG. 10, after wireless LAN communication is set up by S700, step S800 may be performed. In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, step S800 may include the exemplary process illustrated in FIG. 10.

[0319] If the ACD infra is determined to be an outdoor type (S810), the weather can be determined to be rainy or snowy (S811). If the weather is rainy or snowy, the ACD infra can be determined to be ground type (S812). If the ACD infra is ground type, the ground condition can be identified based on temperature and / or weather conditions (S814).

[0320] If the ACD infra is indoor type, it can proceed with door open (S850).

[0321] If it is not rain or snow, it can proceed to the temperature check step (S818).

[0322] If the ACD infra is not a ground type (buried type), it can proceed to the humidity detection step (S832).

[0323] If the ground is slippery as a result of step S814 (S816), the ACD infra can adjust its movement speed (S820). If the ground is not slippery, step S820 can be omitted.

[0324] ACD Vehicle can detect humidity (S832).

[0325] If the humidity is within the available range (S834), the process can proceed to the temperature check step (S818).

[0326] If the humidity is out of the acceptable range (S834), the humidity can be handled in the ACD Vehicle (S836).

[0327] If the temperature is too low or below the threshold (S818), the torque of the ACD Vehicle may be adjusted (S840). If the temperature is not too low, step S840 may be omitted.

[0328] After the above-described steps, the door of the ACD Vehicle can be opened (S850).

[0329] The ACD connection force can be adjusted based on the additional information (S860). At this time, the force can be adjusted to be less than the maximum disturbance limit (S862).

[0330] When the force applied by the ACD infra is adjusted to be less than the maximum disturbance limit, the king process (S880) can be performed.

[0331] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a pairing and guiding process can be performed between an ACD infrastructure and an ACD vehicle using UWB and LF communication technologies.

[0332] Various heterogeneous communication technologies can be assigned and utilized for different functions and roles, taking into account their unique characteristics and strengths and weaknesses.

[0333] For example, UWB communication technology can be applied for the guiding process, low frequency (LF) communication technology for PPD, and wireless LAN technology for communication based on the ISO 15118-20 / 8 standard.

[0334] In one embodiment of the present invention, a method for transmitting or receiving additional information using PPD may be proposed.

[0335] External environmental factors may be transmitted using UWB communication technology, etc., before, during, or in parallel with pairing and / or positioning by PPD.

[0336] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the accuracy of the guiding / positioning process can be improved.

[0337] According to one embodiment of the present invention, ACD system stability can be improved even under harsh weather conditions.

[0338] According to one embodiment of the present invention, ACD connectivity can be improved when taking external environmental factors into account.

[0339] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the stability of an EV can be improved when considering the maximum disturbance that the EV can guarantee.

[0340] In the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 12, although omitted in the drawings, a processor and a memory may be electronically connected to each component to perform at least a part of operations such as requesting an ACD-based charging service, identifying a target of a charging service, identifying / selecting an individual infrastructure to provide a charging service, starting / ending a charging service, acquiring a target location for charging, searching for a target location, moving an ACD Infra or an ACD Vehicle (ACD mobility) toward the target location, controlling a manipulator related to the ACD, or controlling a charging process.

[0341] At least part of the above actions, control or management of actions may be executed by the computing system (3000) of FIG. 13.

[0342] FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating a generalized configuration of a mobility-side ACD, a charging infrastructure-side ACD, a charging station, a primary device, a wired / wireless power transmission device, a wired / wireless power reception device, and a computing system that configures or controls at least a portion of a chargeable mobility or device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0343] In addition, as a charging communication device for an ACD on the side of mobility and / or charging infrastructure according to one embodiment of the present invention, a generalized ACD, a communication / communication control device included in the ACD, a wireless LAN AP (Access Point) deployed for SECC, EVCC, EVSE, and a short-range communication device deployed in mobility, charging infrastructure or ACD can be implemented using the computing system of FIG. 13.

[0344] A computing system (3000) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include at least one processor (3100) and a memory (3200) that stores instructions that instruct the at least one processor (3100) to perform at least one step. At least some steps of a method according to one embodiment of the present invention may be performed by the at least one processor (3100) loading and executing instructions from the memory (3200).

[0345] The processor (3100) may mean a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), or a dedicated processor on which methods according to embodiments of the present invention are performed.

[0346] Each of the memory (3200) and the storage device (3400) may be configured with at least one of a volatile storage medium and a non-volatile storage medium. For example, the memory (3200) may be configured with at least one of a read-only memory (ROM) and a random access memory (RAM).

[0347] Additionally, the computing system (3000) may include a communication interface (3300) that performs communication via a wired / wireless network.

[0348] Additionally, the computing system (3000) may further include a storage device (3400), an input interface (3500), an output interface (3600), etc.

[0349] Additionally, each component included in the computing system (3000) can communicate with each other by being connected by a bus (3700).

[0350] A device including a processor (3100) according to one embodiment of the present invention may be, for example, a communicable desktop computer, a laptop computer, a notebook, a smart phone, a tablet PC, a mobile phone, a smart watch, smart glasses, an e-book reader, a portable multimedia player (PMP), a portable game console, a navigation device, a digital camera, a digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) player, a digital audio recorder, a digital audio player, a digital video recorder, a digital video player, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), etc.

[0351] A device for obtaining information for power transmission according to one embodiment of the present invention, determining an item for a power transmission service, or determining an operating condition for power transmission may be installed on a station, an ACD, and / or a mobility side in relation to a charging system for mobility, an electric vehicle power supply equipment (EVSE), and / or a charging manipulator, and may include a processor (3100) that receives and executes at least one command from a memory (3200).

[0352] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the processor (3100) of the ACD on the side of the charging infrastructure for charging an electric vehicle can perform a method executed by a computing system or controller of the ACD including a charging manipulator.

[0353] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an electronic device controlling a first automatic connection device mounted on a chargeable mobility or device that receives power from a charging infrastructure may include a memory (3200) that stores at least one command; and a processor (3100) that executes the at least one command.

[0354] The processor (3100) can perform a discovery and connect procedure with a second automatic connection device on the charging infrastructure side (S300), transmit additional information for initial setup to the second automatic connection device (S400), transmit the additional information to the chargeable mobility or device so that the chargeable mobility or device is positioned at the location of the charging infrastructure (S500, S600), and communicate with the second automatic connection device so as to couple with the second automatic connection device based on the additional information (S800).

[0355] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an electronic device for controlling a second automatic connection device mounted on a charging infrastructure may include a memory (3200) for storing at least one command; and a processor (3100) for executing the at least one command.

[0356] The processor (3100) can perform a discovery and connect procedure with a first automatic connection device on the side of a chargeable mobility or device to be charged by the charging infrastructure (S300), can transmit additional information for initial setup to the first automatic connection device (S400), can communicate with the first automatic connection device so that the chargeable mobility or device is positioned at a location of the charging infrastructure based on the additional information (S500, S600), and can control the second automatic connection device so that the first automatic connection device and the second automatic connection device are coupled based on the additional information and can communicate with the first automatic connection device (S800).

[0357] An electric vehicle communication controller (EVCC) according to one embodiment of the present invention is an EVCC that is placed or mounted in an electric vehicle and is associated with a secondary assembly that receives power from a primary assembly, and may include a processor (3100) that receives and executes at least one command from a memory.

[0358] An electric vehicle power supply controller (SECC, Supply Equipment Communication Controller) according to one embodiment of the present invention is an SECC associated with a primary assembly that transmits power to electric mobility, and may include a processor (3100) that receives and executes at least one command from a memory.

[0359] Meanwhile, in an embodiment of the present invention, the process of transmitting a request, message or parameter to initiate a communication protocol or a communication session within a protocol may be initially initiated by the charging robot, or may be initiated by any one of the station and / or mobility.

[0360] In this case, it is self-evident that the communication protocol or the request, message or parameter that initiates a communication session within the protocol has substantially the same characteristics across different embodiments, except that the sender in one embodiment becomes the receiver in another embodiment, and the receiver in one embodiment becomes the sender in another embodiment.

[0361] The operations of the method according to an embodiment of the present invention can be implemented as a computer-readable program or code on a computer-readable recording medium. A computer-readable recording medium includes any type of recording device that stores information readable by a computer system. Furthermore, a computer-readable recording medium can be distributed across network-connected computer systems, allowing the computer-readable program or code to be stored and executed in a distributed manner.

[0362] Additionally, the computer-readable recording medium may include hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions, such as ROM, RAM, flash memory, etc. The program instructions may include not only machine language codes produced by a compiler, but also high-level language codes that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter, etc.

[0363] While some aspects of the present invention have been described in the context of a device, they may also represent a description of a corresponding method, wherein a block or device corresponds to a method step or a feature of a method step. Similarly, aspects described in the context of a method may also be described as a corresponding block or item or a feature of a corresponding device. Some or all of the method steps may be performed by (or using) a hardware device, such as, for example, a microprocessor, a programmable computer, or an electronic circuit. In some embodiments, at least one or more of the most important method steps may be performed by such a device.

[0364] In embodiments, a programmable logic device (e.g., a field-programmable gate array) may be used to perform some or all of the functions of the methods described herein. In embodiments, the field-programmable gate array may operate in conjunction with a microprocessor to perform one of the methods described herein. In general, the methods are preferably performed by some hardware device.

[0365] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications and changes may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as set forth in the claims below.

Claims

1. Discovery and connection step between a first automated connection device (ACD) on the chargeable mobility or device side and a second automated connection device on the charging infrastructure side; A step of transmitting additional information for initial setup between the first automatic connecting device and the second automatic connecting device; A step of positioning the chargeable mobility or device to the location of the charging infrastructure based on the above additional information; and A step of performing communication for controlling coupling between a first automatic connecting device and a second automatic connecting device for charging the chargeable mobility or device based on the above-mentioned additional information; A communication method for charging a rechargeable mobility or device, comprising:

2. In paragraph 1, The above additional information includes information for determining compatibility between the chargeable mobility or device and the charging infrastructure before pairing between the first automatic connection device and the second automatic connection device. A communication method for charging a rechargeable mobility or device.

3. In paragraph 1, The above additional information includes information for determining the parking direction of the chargeable mobility or device before positioning the chargeable mobility or device. A communication method for charging a rechargeable mobility or device.

4. In paragraph 1, The above additional information includes information for determining the charging infrastructure to charge the chargeable mobility or device. A communication method for charging a rechargeable mobility or device.

5. In paragraph 1, The above additional information includes information for determining the torque of the second automatic coupling device during the process of coupling with the first automatic coupling device. A communication method for charging a rechargeable mobility or device.

6. In paragraph 1, The steps in which the above additional information is exchanged are: A step in which the first automatic connection device transmits first additional information related to the first automatic connection device to the second automatic connection device; and A step in which the second automatic connection device transmits second additional information related to the second automatic connection device to the first automatic connection device; A communication method for charging a rechargeable mobility or device, comprising:

7. In paragraph 6, The above first additional information is, Including relative location information of the first automatic connection device installed in the rechargeable mobility or device, yaw / roll / pitch information of the first automatic connection device in the rechargeable mobility or device, a type, connector type, or manufacturer ID that the first automatic connection device can support. A communication method for charging a rechargeable mobility or device.

8. In paragraph 6, The above second additional information is, The occupancy status of the charging infrastructure related to the second automatic connecting device, the guiding support information of the second automatic connecting device, the height from the ground of the first automatic connecting device allowed by the second automatic connecting device, the type, connector type, or manufacturer ID that the second automatic connecting device can support, A communication method for charging a rechargeable mobility or device.

9. In paragraph 1, Communication between the first automatic connection device and the second automatic connection device is performed using point-to-point signaling (P2PS), The above discovery and connect steps are: A step of performing P2PS link association based on signal strength between the first automatic connection device and the second automatic connection device; including, A communication method for charging a rechargeable mobility or device.

10. In paragraph 9, After the step of positioning the chargeable mobility or device based on the above-mentioned additional information, a step of performing communication for charging between a first communication device on the chargeable mobility or device side and a second communication device on the charging infrastructure side using a second communication technology different from the P2PS; including more, A communication method for charging a rechargeable mobility or device.

11. An electronic device that controls a first automatic connection device mounted on a chargeable mobility or device that receives power from a charging infrastructure, memory for storing at least one command; and A processor for executing at least one of the above instructions; Including, The above processor, Perform discovery and connect procedures with the second automatic connection device on the charging infrastructure side, Transmits additional information for initial setup to the second automatic connection device, Transmitting the additional information to the rechargeable mobility or device so that the rechargeable mobility or device is positioned at the location of the charging infrastructure; Performing communication with the second automatic connection device to couple with the second automatic connection device based on the above additional information; Electronic devices.

12. In paragraph 11, The above additional information includes information for determining compatibility between the chargeable mobility or device and the charging infrastructure before pairing between the first automatic connection device and the second automatic connection device. Electronic devices.

13. In paragraph 11, The above additional information includes information for determining the parking direction of the chargeable mobility or device before positioning the chargeable mobility or device. Electronic devices.

14. In paragraph 11, The above additional information includes information for determining the torque of the second automatic coupling device during the process of coupling with the first automatic coupling device. Electronic devices.

15. In paragraph 11, The above additional information is: Including relative location information of the first automatic connection device installed in the rechargeable mobility or device, yaw / roll / pitch information of the first automatic connection device in the rechargeable mobility or device, a type, connector type, or manufacturer ID that the first automatic connection device can support. Electronic devices.

16. An electronic device that controls a second automatic connection device mounted on a charging infrastructure, memory for storing at least one command; and A processor for executing at least one of the above instructions; Including, The above processor, Performing a discovery and connect procedure with a first automatic connection device on the chargeable mobility or device side to be charged by the above charging infrastructure, Transmitting additional information for initial setup to the above first automatic connection device, Based on the above additional information, the chargeable mobility or device communicates with the first automatic connection device so as to be positioned at the location of the charging infrastructure, Controlling the second automatic connecting device so that the first automatic connecting device and the second automatic connecting device are coupled based on the above-mentioned additional information and performing communication with the first automatic connecting device. Electronic devices.

17. In paragraph 16, The above additional information includes information for determining compatibility between the chargeable mobility or device and the charging infrastructure before pairing between the first automatic connection device and the second automatic connection device. Electronic devices.

18. In paragraph 16, The above additional information includes information for determining the parking direction of the chargeable mobility or device before positioning the chargeable mobility or device. Electronic devices.

19. In paragraph 16, The above additional information includes information for determining the charging infrastructure to charge the chargeable mobility or device. Electronic devices.

20. In paragraph 16, The above additional information includes information for determining the torque of the second automatic coupling device during the process of coupling with the first automatic coupling device. Electronic devices.

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