Network Access System for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electric vehicle charging stations do not provide remote notification of charging status and lack network access for users, making the charging process tedious and limiting user activities during waiting time.
Innovation Solution
A network access system integrated with electric vehicle charging stations that receives a signal representative of a network, prompts users for input to confirm access, and provides a unique identifier to enable internet access within a distance from the station while the vehicle is charging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the user waits at the charging station to monitor charging status, then the user can determine when charging is complete, but the user experiences boredom and travel constraints
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements automatic feedback by sending notifications to users when charging is complete or reaches specified levels. The notification system provides real-time updates without requiring user presence at the station, resolving the contradiction between reliable monitoring and user convenience.
Solution Approach 2:
The charging station performs self-monitoring and automatically notifies users of charging status. This eliminates the need for users to physically inspect their vehicles, allowing them to leave the station while charging progresses.
2Measurement precision
If the user physically inspects the vehicle at the EVCS to determine charging status, then accurate status information is obtained, but the charging process becomes tedious and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides automatic feedback through notifications that accurately report charging status without requiring user inspection. Users receive precise status information delivered to their devices, eliminating time loss while maintaining measurement accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The notification system acts as an intermediary between the charging station and user, transferring charging status information automatically. This mediator eliminates the need for direct user inspection while preserving accurate status communication.
3Adaptability or versatility
If no network access is provided at the charging station, then system complexity is reduced, but user activities during waiting time are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The charging station is enhanced with multiple functions including network access, notification delivery, and user communication capabilities. This multi-functionality increases adaptability for user activities while the modular implementation keeps complexity manageable.
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AI summary
A network access system for use with a charging station is provided. The network access system is configured to receive at least one signal representative of a network. The network access system is also configured to prompt a user for at least one input. Moreover, the network access system is configured to receive the input from the user, wherein the input includes a confirmation to receive access to the network. The network access system provides at least one unique identifier to the user to enable the user to receive access to the network within a distance from the charging station while a battery is being charged.