17953854. ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT WITH PARTITIONED CONTROL PROCESSOR simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)

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ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT WITH PARTITIONED CONTROL PROCESSOR

Organization Name

Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor(s)

Timothy Harris of Gross Ile MI (US)

Yuan Zhang of Canton MI (US)

Toussaint Carpenter of Westland MI (US)

ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT WITH PARTITIONED CONTROL PROCESSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17953854 titled 'ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT WITH PARTITIONED CONTROL PROCESSOR

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes electric vehicle supply equipment with software code for detecting and toggling a pilot switch on a vehicle interface.

  • The processor in the equipment has software code to detect if a pilot connection exists with a vehicle interface.
  • The processor also includes software code to request the vehicle interface to toggle a pilot switch a set number of times.

Potential Applications

This technology could be used in electric vehicle charging stations to efficiently communicate with vehicles and control the charging process.

Problems Solved

1. Ensures proper communication between the charging station and the vehicle. 2. Allows for precise control over the charging process.

Benefits

1. Improved efficiency in charging electric vehicles. 2. Enhanced safety by ensuring proper connections are made. 3. Potential for automated charging processes.

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimizing electric vehicle charging stations for improved performance and user experience.

Possible Prior Art

There may be existing patents or technologies related to communication protocols between electric vehicles and charging stations, but specific prior art is not provided in the abstract.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact the overall charging time for electric vehicles?

This article does not provide information on whether this technology can reduce charging times for electric vehicles.

Are there any limitations to the number of cycles the pilot switch can be toggled?

The abstract does not mention any restrictions or limitations on the number of cycles the pilot switch can be toggled, raising questions about potential wear and tear on the switch.


Original Abstract Submitted

Electric vehicle supply equipment includes a processor having a first file including software code for detecting whether a pilot connection exists with a vehicle interface of a vehicle and a second file partitioned from the first file including software code for requesting the vehicle interface to toggle a pilot switch a predetermined number of cycles.