18224096. MOBILITY CHARGING DEVICE AND CHARGING METHOD USING THE SAME simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)
Contents
- 1 MOBILITY CHARGING DEVICE AND CHARGING METHOD USING THE SAME
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 MOBILITY CHARGING DEVICE AND CHARGING METHOD USING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
MOBILITY CHARGING DEVICE AND CHARGING METHOD USING THE SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Yong Kyu Yoo of Seongnam-si (KR)
Jae Dong Shin of Hwaseong-si (KR)
MOBILITY CHARGING DEVICE AND CHARGING METHOD USING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18224096 titled 'MOBILITY CHARGING DEVICE AND CHARGING METHOD USING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a mobility charging device that can determine the charging mode for a battery of a mobility device based on the voltage measured, and provide the appropriate charging voltage through an input/output interface.
- Measurement unit measures battery voltage
- Determination unit decides charging mode based on voltage
- Charging unit sets cut-off voltages and provides charging voltage accordingly
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in electric scooters, wheelchairs, and other mobility devices to optimize the charging process and extend battery life.
Problems Solved
1. Ensures efficient and safe charging of mobility devices 2. Helps prevent overcharging or undercharging of batteries
Benefits
1. Prolongs battery life 2. Improves overall performance of mobility devices
Potential Commercial Applications
"Optimizing Charging for Mobility Devices: Enhancing Battery Life and Performance"
Possible Prior Art
There may be similar technologies in the field of battery charging systems for electric vehicles or portable electronic devices that optimize charging based on battery voltage measurements.
Unanswered Questions
How does the device communicate the charging mode to the user?
The abstract does not mention how the charging mode information is relayed to the user of the mobility device.
Are there any safety features incorporated into the device?
It is not clear from the abstract whether the device includes any safety mechanisms to prevent overheating or other potential hazards during the charging process.
Original Abstract Submitted
A mobility charging device comprises a measurement unit configured to measure a voltage of a battery of a mobility device when the mobility device is electrically connected to an input/output interface, a determination unit configured to receive the voltage of the battery from the measurement unit, and determine a charging mode among a plurality of charging modes according to the voltage of the battery, and a charging unit configured to differently set cut-off voltages correspondingly to the plurality of charging modes, and provide charging voltage corresponding to a cut-off voltage set correspondingly to the charging mode to the mobility device through the input/output interface.
