EV Charge Cable Release Through Phone Proximity Sensing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current electric vehicle charging operations are complex and confusing for operators, requiring manual button presses or interface interactions to terminate charging, and lack a simpler, cheaper, and less technically complex solution.
Innovation Solution
A system that uses a portable device, such as a smartphone, to detect proximity and motion via ultra-wideband signals, allowing the electric vehicle's onboard computer to automatically control charging operations based on pre-configured patterns, enabling termination, maintenance, or initiation of charging by comparing signal data with stored configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual button presses or interface interactions are used to terminate charging, then charging control functionality is achieved, but operator complexity and confusion increase
Solution Approach 1:
The charging system automatically detects the operator's presence and intent through the portable device, eliminating the need for manual button presses or interface interactions. The system self-determines when to start or terminate charging based on the portable device's proximity and motion patterns, making the operation simple while maintaining controlled functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces mechanical button presses and physical interface interactions with wireless signal-based detection. The portable device communicates with the charging system through wireless signals, substituting mechanical operations with electronic detection and automation, thereby simplifying the operator's task while reducing physical complexity
2Ease of operation
If automated detection systems are implemented to simplify charging control, then ease of operation improves, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The portable device serves multiple functions: it acts as both the operator's personal device and the detection interface for the charging system. The same portable device used for communication can also detect proximity and motion patterns to control charging, eliminating the need for dedicated detection hardware and reducing overall system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The portable device serves as an intermediary between the operator and the charging system. Instead of requiring complex direct interaction between the operator and charging controls, the portable device mediates the interaction by detecting presence and intent, then communicating with the charging system to execute the desired action, thereby simplifying the overall system architecture
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
Simplifies the charging operation by allowing operators to control charging through proximity and motion, reducing complexity and cost while enhancing user convenience and reducing errors.
Implementation Method 1
the one or more signals received from the portable device are transmitted at ultra-wideband frequency between the portable device and the electric vehicle
Data Source
AI summary
Techniques are described for controlling charging of an electric vehicle. According to one or more embodiments, a system is provided comprising a memory that stores computer executable components and a processor that executes the computer executable components stored in the memory, wherein the computer executable components comprise a signaling component located on an electric vehicle and configured to detect a presence of a portable device and a charge control component configured to, upon detection of the presence of the portable device, terminate charging of the electric vehicle.