Temporary Access Authorization for Restricted EV Charging Locations
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current power supply vehicle technologies face inefficiencies in simplifying the authorization process for entering restricted locations during power supply operations.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus temporarily grants authority to enter a location to a power supply vehicle upon receiving a reservation notification, simplifying the entry procedure by issuing identification information when restrictions are present.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a power supply vehicle wants to enter a restricted location to provide charging service, then the charging service can be delivered to users in restricted areas, but the authorization process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary authorization by granting temporary entry permissions to power supply vehicles before they arrive at restricted locations. The information processing apparatus receives reservation information in advance, verifies the vehicle's qualifications, and issues temporary access permissions, thereby eliminating complex on-site authorization procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The information processing apparatus acts as an intermediary between the restricted location management system and the power supply vehicle. It receives reservation information, validates it against restriction databases, and mediates the authorization process by issuing temporary permissions, thereby simplifying the interaction between vehicles and restricted location systems.
2Reliability
If traditional authorization procedures are used for power supply vehicles entering restricted locations, then security restrictions are maintained, but the charging service delivery efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
Security verification is performed in advance when the information processing apparatus receives and validates reservation information. The system checks the vehicle's credentials, intended location, and time parameters before granting access, ensuring security requirements are met while enabling quick entry when the vehicle arrives.
Solution Approach 2:
The authorization system transitions from static, permanent access permissions to dynamic, temporary permissions that are automatically granted and revoked based on reservation data. The information processing apparatus issues time-limited access permissions that are automatically invalidated after the charging service is completed, maintaining security while improving efficiency.
3Reliability
If manual authorization processes are used for power supply vehicles, then access control is maintained, but the time required for entry authorization increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service authorization where the information processing apparatus automatically processes reservation information, validates it against stored restriction data, and issues temporary permissions without requiring manual intervention from security personnel. The vehicle simply needs to present its reservation information for automated verification.
Solution Approach 2:
The manual, mechanical authorization process is replaced with an automated information processing system that electronically validates reservation data and generates access permissions. The information processing apparatus substitutes human operators with automated digital verification, dramatically reducing authorization time while maintaining access control reliability.
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing apparatus receives a notification that a reservation for use of a charging service has been made by a user who uses a location among one or more locations, the charging service being a service in which a power supply vehicle charges a user vehicle at the location. The information processing apparatus then temporarily grants authority to enter the location to the power supply vehicle in a case in which a restriction on entering the location is provided.