Power Outlet Verification and Search for EV Charging Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of electrical and electronic devices face difficulties in locating and accessing compatible charging outlets, as existing systems lack a centralized method for identifying, registering, and verifying the existence and location of power outlets, leading to inefficiencies in charging processes.
Innovation Solution
A universal automated system that registers and verifies power outlets, allowing users to search and reserve charging stations through a network interface, utilizing a database to store subscriber and outlet data, and providing a server for managing and connecting users with available outlets for electric vehicle charging and other energy delivery.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If users manually search for power outlets in their area, then they can potentially find charging locations, but the process is inefficient and outlets may be in use or inoperable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a centralized server as an intermediary between power outlet providers and users seeking charging. The server receives outlet data from providers including location, availability status, and operational characteristics, then processes user search requests to locate available outlets. This intermediary system eliminates the need for users to manually search and verify outlets, significantly reducing time loss and improving charging process efficiency by providing real-time availability information.
2Loss of information
If a centralized system is implemented to track and identify power outlets, then outlet location and availability information becomes accessible, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal server system that handles multiple functions: receiving outlet data from various providers, storing outlet information in a database, processing user search requests, and providing location recommendations. This multi-functional approach consolidates what could be multiple separate systems into a single platform, reducing overall system complexity while ensuring comprehensive outlet information availability across the network.
3Reliability
If power outlet data is collected and stored centrally, then users can access comprehensive outlet information, but data management and verification complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the server receives outlet data from providers, stores it in a database, and uses this information to respond to user search requests. The system continuously updates outlet availability status based on provider inputs, creating a dynamic feedback loop that maintains data accuracy. This feedback system ensures reliable outlet information while managing data complexity through automated updates rather than manual verification.
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AI summary
A system for registering power outlets for electric vehicle charging that may be used to charge electric vehicles. A database stores subscriber data relating to subscribers registered with the system and power outlet data relating to registered power outlets for electric vehicle charging that have been located by a reporting entity. A server provides a power outlet management system that receives the power outlet data for a power outlet for electric vehicle charging from the reporting entity, registers the power outlet for electric vehicle charging with the power outlet management system if the power outlet electric vehicle charging has not previously been registered and stores the power outlet data for the power outlet for electric vehicle charging in the database. The server is further configured to receive a search request for a useable power outlet for electric vehicle charging from a subscriber, the search request including location information defining an area of search for the useable power outlet for electric vehicle charging, locate at least one power outlet for electric vehicle charging within the area of search that is registered with the power outlet management system and provide a location of the at least one power outlet for electric vehicle charging located within the area of search to the subscriber. A network interface for connecting the server to a network for receiving the power outlet data and the search request.