18229303. CHARGE SUPPORT SYSTEM, CHARGE SUPPORT METHOD, AND CONTROL PROGRAM simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 CHARGE SUPPORT SYSTEM, CHARGE SUPPORT METHOD, AND CONTROL PROGRAM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 CHARGE SUPPORT SYSTEM, CHARGE SUPPORT METHOD, AND CONTROL PROGRAM - 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 Unanswered Questions
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
CHARGE SUPPORT SYSTEM, CHARGE SUPPORT METHOD, AND CONTROL PROGRAM
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Taizo Masuda of Yokohama-shi (JP)
Yasunobu Seki of Nisshin-shi (JP)
Hiroki Awano of Susono-shi (JP)
Tomoko Nakamura of Naka-gun (JP)
Tsuyoshi Kaneko of Nisshin-shi (JP)
Kosuke Yonekawa of Nisshin-shi (JP)
CHARGE SUPPORT SYSTEM, CHARGE SUPPORT METHOD, AND CONTROL PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18229303 titled 'CHARGE SUPPORT SYSTEM, CHARGE SUPPORT METHOD, AND CONTROL PROGRAM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a charge support system for vehicles that can detect when a vehicle is parked for a predetermined period or longer, acquire information about the charging of a storage battery, determine if it is necessary to store electricity generated by a solar cell panel in the battery, and notify the driver to connect a charging cable if storing the electricity is not necessary.
- Detection unit detects when a vehicle is parked for a predetermined period or longer
- Acquisition unit acquires information about the charging of a storage battery
- Determination unit decides if storing solar-generated electricity in the battery is necessary
- Notification unit prompts the driver to connect a charging cable if storing the electricity is not needed
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in electric vehicles, solar-powered vehicles, and smart charging systems for efficient energy management.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient utilization of solar-generated electricity 2. Preventing unnecessary storage of electricity in the battery
Benefits
1. Optimized charging of storage batteries 2. Increased efficiency in energy management for vehicles
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimized Energy Management Systems for Electric Vehicles
Unanswered Questions
How does the system communicate with the driver to prompt them to connect the charging cable?
The abstract does not provide details on the specific communication method used for the notification unit to prompt the driver.
What types of vehicles can this charge support system be integrated into?
The abstract does not specify if the system is designed for specific types of vehicles or if it can be adapted for various vehicle models.
Original Abstract Submitted
A charge support system including: a detection unit configured to detect that a vehicle is scheduled to be parked for a predetermined period or longer; an acquisition unit configured to acquire information about a charging of a storage battery when the detection unit detects that the vehicle is scheduled to be parked for a predetermined period or longer; a determination unit configured to determine, based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit, whether or not it is necessary to keep storing electricity generated by a solar cell panel in the storage battery; and a notification unit configured to, when the determination unit determines that it is not necessary to keep storing the electricity generated by the solar cell panel in the storage battery, send a notification prompting a driver to connect a charging cable to a storage apparatus outside the vehicle.
