Power Reception Priority Control for Battery Charge Balancing

The patent introduces a priority coefficient as a variable parameter that changes based on user demand. Each power storage element is assigned a priority coefficient reflecting user preferences (e.g., remaining time, target state of charge), and the differential electric power is distributed proportionally according to these coefficients. This transforms the equal-sharing control mechanism into an adaptive one that responds to user demands without requiring complex centralized control.

Each power storage element independently calculates its own power reception amount by multiplying the differential electric power by its assigned priority coefficient. This self-service mechanism allows elements to autonomously adjust their power intake according to user demands without requiring complex inter-element coordination or centralized control, thereby maintaining operational simplicity while improving power sharing efficiency.

The patent applies local quality by allowing each power storage element to have its own priority coefficient that reflects its specific state and user demands. Elements with lower state of charge or higher user priority receive proportionally more power, creating a differentiated distribution pattern that effectively levels state of charge across elements while maintaining a relatively simple control framework.