CONTROL APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD

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CONTROL APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240343152 titled 'CONTROL APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD

The control apparatus described in the patent application allows for seamless user registration for a charging service while the vehicle is stopped near a charging stand.

The control unit displays a link to a user registration site on the vehicle's display screen when the vehicle is detected in a predetermined zone with a charging stand.
When the user selects the link, a registration screen is displayed for the user to input their information.
The apparatus can import vehicle identification information or user identification information from a separate server to streamline the registration process.
User registration is completed when the system indicates acceptance and the user selects a registration button on the screen.

1. 1. Potential Applications:

- This technology can be applied in electric vehicle charging stations to simplify user registration processes. - It can also be used in other service industries to facilitate user registration on-site.

1. 1. Problems Solved:

- Eliminates the need for manual input of user information at charging stations. - Streamlines the registration process for users driving electric vehicles.

1. 1. Benefits:

- Saves time for users by automating the registration process. - Improves user experience at charging stations.

1. 1. Commercial Applications:

"Automated User Registration System for Charging Stations: Enhancing User Experience and Efficiency in Service Industries"

1. 1. Questions about the Technology:

1. How does the control unit detect when the vehicle is in the predetermined zone? 2. What security measures are in place to protect user information during the registration process?

1. 1. Prior Art:

Research existing systems for automated user registration at charging stations and in other service industries to understand the current state of the technology.

1. 1. Frequently Updated Research:

Stay informed about advancements in automated user registration systems for charging stations and other service industries to ensure the technology remains competitive and up-to-date.

Original Abstract Submitted

a control apparatus includes a control unit that: displays a link that connects to a user registration site on a first server owned by a charging service operator running a charging stand on a display screen of a vehicle when stopping of the vehicle is detected in a predetermined zone including the charging stand; displays a registration screen in the user registration site on the display screen when the link is selected by the user driving the vehicle; imports vehicle identification information saved in the vehicle or user identification information saved in a second server owned by an operator providing a service other than charging to the user driving the vehicle onto the registration screen; and completes user registration when an examination result indicating that user registration has been accepted and a registration button are displayed on the registration screen and the registration button is selected by the user.