MANAGING AVAILABILITY OF LIMITED CHARGING STATIONS

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Maximilian Parness of Takoma Park MD (US)

MANAGING AVAILABILITY OF LIMITED CHARGING STATIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18097475 titled 'MANAGING AVAILABILITY OF LIMITED CHARGING STATIONS

The abstract of the patent application describes a method for managing increased charging needs for electric vehicles in a specific location, such as during events or holiday seasons.

The innovation involves determining an imminent increase in demand for electric vehicle charging stations in a particular area.
This increase in charging need may be due to events, festivals, or holiday seasons, especially in popular tourist destinations.
Electric vehicles in the area are directed to charge at designated stations before the surge in demand to alleviate pressure on the charging infrastructure.
The goal is to proactively manage the charging needs of electric vehicles in high-traffic areas to ensure efficient and reliable charging services.

Potential Applications: - Event management companies can use this technology to plan for increased demand during festivals or large gatherings. - Municipalities can implement this system to optimize the use of public charging stations during peak times. - Electric vehicle manufacturers may integrate this feature into their vehicles to provide real-time charging recommendations to users.

Problems Solved: - Addressing potential congestion and long wait times at charging stations during peak periods. - Ensuring that electric vehicle owners have access to reliable charging infrastructure when needed the most. - Optimizing the utilization of charging stations to prevent overload and system failures.

Benefits: - Improved user experience for electric vehicle owners by reducing wait times and ensuring access to charging facilities. - Enhanced efficiency and reliability of charging infrastructure in high-demand areas. - Potential for increased adoption of electric vehicles due to improved charging convenience.

Commercial Applications: "Optimizing Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure for High-Traffic Areas: Market Implications and Commercial Uses"

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology impact the overall sustainability of electric vehicle usage in urban areas? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this system on a larger scale in metropolitan regions?

Original Abstract Submitted

An example operation includes one or more of determining that an increased charging need for electric vehicle charging stations within a location may be imminent due to an increased number of electric vehicles to an area. The increased charging need may be due to, for example, an event, festival or a holiday season, particularly where the area may be a popular tourist destination. Having determined an increased charging need, electric vehicles associated with the location may be sent a direction to charge, e.g. from the charging stations, prior to the increased demand to relieve the burden on the charging stations during the period of increased need.