EV Charging Station Light Animations for Clear Status Indication
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Solution Overview
Problem
The lack of efficient infrastructure for electric vehicle charging stations hinders the transition to electric vehicles, as existing systems lack effective human-machine interactions to communicate the status of charging stations to drivers.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of lighted animations using a plurality of light sources at electric vehicle charging stations to visually indicate the status of the charging station, such as availability, occupancy, and charging completion, through programmed sequences of lights.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If traditional static indicators are used at charging stations, then the device complexity is low, but the information communication efficiency to drivers is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by transforming static indicator lights into dynamic animated sequences. The lighting system transitions from fixed states to time-varying patterns that convey different charging statuses through movement and temporal changes, enhancing information communication without requiring multiple separate indicator components
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements periodic action through repetitive light animation sequences that cycle through specific patterns to indicate different charging states. These periodic visual rhythms create intuitive, easily recognizable signals for drivers to understand station availability and charging progress
2Loss of information
If multiple separate indicator lights are used for different statuses, then the information communication is comprehensive, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single multi-functional lighting system where one or more light sources can display multiple different charging statuses through various animation sequences. This eliminates the need for separate dedicated indicators for each status type, reducing hardware complexity while maintaining comprehensive information communication
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution enhances the efficiency of driver-charging station interactions by effectively communicating the status of the charging station, promoting the acceptance of electric vehicles and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Implementation Method 1
The charging station includes a plurality of light sources, one or more processors
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosed embodiments include a charging station for an electric vehicle. The charging station includes a plurality of light sources, one or more processors, and memory storing instructions for performing a set of operations. The set of operations includes determining a state of the charging station, the state indicating a status of an electric vehicle at the charging station. In accordance with a determination that the state is a first state, the charging station provides a first visual indication of the first state using a first light source of the plurality of light sources. In accordance with a determination that the state is a second state, the charging station provides a second visual indication of the second state.