Autonomous EV Charging Control With Waypath Spot Assignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vehicle charging processes are inefficient as they require human intervention and can be time-consuming, wasting valuable time for drivers.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus and method for autonomously controlling electric vehicles for charging, utilizing a processor and memory to receive a map of a location with a charging spot, communicate with vehicles, receive status data, and direct vehicles to a designated charging spot.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If autonomous control system is implemented for vehicle charging, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The vehicle autonomously navigates to charging locations and performs charging operations without human intervention. The control system automatically receives waypath data, directs the vehicle to designated charging spots, and manages the charging process, enabling the system to serve itself
Solution Approach 2:
A central control system acts as an intermediary between the vehicle and charging infrastructure. It receives waypath data, processes vehicle status information, determines optimal charging locations, and provides directional guidance, thereby simplifying the overall system architecture while maintaining high productivity
2Loss of time
If manual vehicle charging process is used, then device complexity is reduced, but loss of time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system receives waypath data in advance and pre-determines optimal charging locations before the vehicle arrives. The control system prepares charging spot assignments and navigation instructions beforehand, enabling the vehicle to proceed directly to charging without delays
Solution Approach 2:
Manual mechanical operations of driving to charging locations and plugging in chargers are replaced by an automated electronic control system. The system uses electronic waypath data, automated vehicle direction, and electronic charging management to eliminate manual intervention and reduce charging time
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AI summary
Aspects relate to apparatus and methods for autonomously controlling electric vehicles for charging. Apparatus includes a processor configured to receive a map of a location, communicate with a plurality of vehicles at the location, and communicate charging data to a user. Communicating with the plurality of vehicles includes receiving status data from the vehicles, transmitting a waypath to the vehicles, and directing the vehicles to a designated spot for charging. A user may manually charge the vehicles at the designated spot.