Hyundai motor company (20240123857). METHOD OF COLLECTING CHARGER INFORMATION AND METHOD OF UTILIZING COLLECTED CHARGER INFORMATION simplified abstract

METHOD OF COLLECTING CHARGER INFORMATION AND METHOD OF UTILIZING COLLECTED CHARGER INFORMATION

Organization Name

hyundai motor company

Inventor(s)

Young-Sik Kim of Anyang-si (KR)

METHOD OF COLLECTING CHARGER INFORMATION AND METHOD OF UTILIZING COLLECTED CHARGER INFORMATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240123857 titled 'METHOD OF COLLECTING CHARGER INFORMATION AND METHOD OF UTILIZING COLLECTED CHARGER INFORMATION

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a method for collecting charger information from chargers around the world and storing it in a database. This method involves a charging control unit in a vehicle collecting charger identification information and determining if the charger is new. If it is a new charger, the unit collects charger output information and transmits both sets of information to a management server.

• Charger information collection method:

 - Charging control unit in a vehicle collects charger identification information.
 - Determines if the charger is new based on the collected information.
 - If the charger is new, collects charger output information.
 - Transmits both sets of information to a management server.

Potential applications of this technology: - Electric vehicle charging infrastructure management - Global charger network optimization

Problems solved by this technology: - Lack of comprehensive charger information database - Difficulty in identifying and managing new chargers

Benefits of this technology: - Improved efficiency in charging infrastructure management - Enhanced user experience for electric vehicle owners

Potential commercial applications of this technology: - Electric vehicle manufacturers - Charging network operators

Possible prior art: - Existing methods for collecting charger information in limited geographic areas

Unanswered questions: 1. How does the system ensure the security and privacy of the collected charger information? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this method on a global scale?

Original Abstract Submitted

a method of collecting charger information which is capable of obtaining information of chargers around the world and making the obtained information into a database, includes collecting, by a charging control unit in a vehicle, charger identification information from a charger connected to the vehicle for charging, determining whether the charger is a new charger from the collected charger identification information, and when a result of the determining indicates that the charger is the new charger, collecting, by the charging control unit, charger output information and transmitting the charger identification information and the charger output information to a management server.