EV Charge Status Light Synchronization for Visual Coherence
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Solution Overview
Problem
The charge status lights of electric vehicles and EV charging stations often operate independently, leading to a cacophony of lights at charging stations due to different timing and duration controls, creating an aesthetically displeasing environment.
Innovation Solution
A system that synchronizes the charge status lights of electric vehicles and EV charging stations using a common time reference and charge status light pattern data, facilitated by a communication link between the charging station control system and the vehicle, utilizing wireless time signals to generate synchronization signals for coordinated light operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If charge status lights operate independently on electric vehicles and charging stations, then each system can control its own lighting timing and duration, but this creates a cacophony of lights and aesthetically displeasing environment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a communication link as an intermediary between the charging station control system and the electric vehicle control system. This mediator enables the exchange of synchronization data and charge status light pattern information, allowing both systems to coordinate their lighting operations while maintaining independent control capabilities. The communication link resolves the visual discord by enabling synchronized operation without eliminating individual system autonomy.
2Adaptability or versatility
If charge status lights use different timing controls, then each system maintains operational independence, but this leads to unsynchronized light operations and visual inconsistency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the timing operations of the electric vehicle and charging station by synchronizing their charge status lights to operate simultaneously. The system combines independent operational capabilities with coordinated timing through communication-based synchronization, achieving visual coherence while preserving the adaptability and operational independence of each system.
3Adaptability or versatility
If charge status lights operate with different durations, then each system can optimize lighting for its specific needs, but this creates an aesthetically displeasing environment with inconsistent light patterns
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic adjustment of light duration and timing based on real-time communication between the charging station and electric vehicle. The system allows each side to optimize lighting parameters for its specific operational needs while dynamically synchronizing the actual light operation through exchanged control signals, thereby achieving both individual optimization and visual consistency.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for synchronizing charge status lights between electric vehicles (EVs) and EV charging stations are provided. One method includes establishing a communication link between a charging station control system and an electric vehicle coupled to a charging station. The method further includes receiving, from the charging station control system, a charge status light pattern configured to control operation of one or more charge status lights on the electric vehicle and one or more charge status lights on the charging station. The method further includes receiving a wireless time signal, and generating a synchronization time signal based on the wireless time signal. The method further includes controlling, based on the synchronization time signal and the charge status light pattern, operation of the charge status lights on the electric vehicle.