EV Reservation Linkage for Charge Connection Service Preparation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for promoting the connection of electric vehicles to power systems, such as those described in Japanese Laid-open Patent Publications No. 2013-41324 and No. 2014-137751, rely on monetary incentives, which may not be sufficient to increase opportunities for electric vehicles to be incorporated into power systems.
Innovation Solution
A service system that includes a reservation section for commodities or services, a connection confirmation section to detect electric vehicle connections to charge and discharge devices, and a notification section to inform commercial facilities of connected electric vehicles, thereby triggering preparations for reserved items and promoting electric vehicle connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If monetary incentives are provided to users of electric vehicles to promote connection to power systems, then opportunities to incorporate electric vehicles to power systems increase, but the effectiveness is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a service system as an intermediary between electric vehicles and power systems. This system includes a reservation section for managing service reservations, a connection confirmation section for detecting vehicle connections, and a notification section for communicating with commercial facilities. By mediating through this service system, the patent creates a more reliable and effective promotion mechanism compared to direct monetary incentives alone.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary actions by allowing service reservations to be made before the electric vehicle actually connects to the charge and discharge device. The reservation section accepts advance bookings, and the connection confirmation section detects when the vehicle arrives and connects. This preliminary organization ensures that services are ready when vehicles arrive, making the promotion more effective and reliable.
2Ease of operation
If service preparation is delayed until after electric vehicle connection is detected, then system complexity is reduced, but user convenience decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by enabling service reservations to be made in advance through the reservation section, before the electric vehicle connects to the charge and discharge device. The system stores these reservation details and automatically matches them with detected vehicle connections. This allows user convenience to be maintained or improved, as services are prepared beforehand, while system complexity is managed through automated processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the connection confirmation section detects vehicle connections and notifies the notification section, which then communicates with commercial facilities to initiate service preparation. This feedback loop ensures that services are prepared at the appropriate time based on actual vehicle arrival, balancing user convenience with system simplicity.
3Extent of automation
If manual service preparation processes are used after electric vehicle connection, then automation level is reduced, but flexibility is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service mechanisms where the service system automatically manages the coordination between electric vehicle connections and service preparations. The reservation section stores service details, the connection confirmation section automatically detects vehicle arrivals, and the notification section autonomously communicates with commercial facilities. This automation handles routine coordination tasks, while the system remains adaptable to different service types and commercial facility requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal service system that can handle multiple types of services and accommodate different commercial facilities through a single integrated platform. The reservation section, connection confirmation section, and notification section work together to manage diverse service scenarios, providing both automation and flexibility through a multi-functional design.
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AI summary
A service system includes a reservation section by which a reservation for a commodity or a service in a commercial facility can be made and specific information for an electric vehicle that visits the commercial facility can be set, a connection confirmation section that detects that an electric vehicle corresponding to the specific information set by the reservation section has been connected to a charge and discharge device of the commercial facility, and a notification section that notifies the commercial facility that connection of the electric vehicle corresponding to the specific information to the charge and discharge device has been detected by the connection confirmation section.