18590964. CONTROL APPARATUS simplified abstract (Honda Motor Co., Ltd.)
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CONTROL APPARATUS
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CONTROL APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18590964 titled 'CONTROL APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation: The control apparatus described in the patent application can accurately predict charging and discharging trends for a power storage system in a vehicle, regardless of whether usage information for the vehicle is available. It achieves this by obtaining the usage history of a mobile terminal associated with the power storage system and selecting the appropriate system for charging or discharging based on this information.
- The control apparatus can predict charging and discharging trends for power storage systems in vehicles.
- It can operate effectively even without specific usage information for the vehicle.
- The apparatus obtains the usage history of a mobile terminal linked to the power storage system.
- Based on this usage history, the apparatus selects the power storage system for charging or discharging from the electric power network.
Potential Applications: 1. Electric vehicle charging optimization. 2. Efficient energy management in vehicles. 3. Smart grid integration for electric vehicles.
Problems Solved: 1. Lack of accurate prediction of charging and discharging trends in power storage systems. 2. Inefficient energy utilization in vehicles. 3. Limited control over charging and discharging processes.
Benefits: 1. Enhanced energy efficiency in vehicles. 2. Optimal utilization of power storage systems. 3. Improved integration with electric power networks.
Commercial Applications: Title: Smart Energy Management System for Vehicles This technology can be utilized in electric vehicle charging stations, fleet management systems, and smart grid infrastructure. It has the potential to revolutionize energy management in the automotive industry, leading to cost savings and environmental benefits.
Questions about Smart Energy Management System for Vehicles: 1. How does the control apparatus accurately predict charging and discharging trends for power storage systems in vehicles? - The control apparatus obtains the usage history of a mobile terminal associated with the power storage system to make informed decisions on charging and discharging. 2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond vehicles? - This technology can also be applied in renewable energy systems, home energy management, and industrial power storage solutions.
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is a control apparatus that can accurately predict charging and discharging trends for a power storage system for a vehicle, irrespective of the presence or absence of usage information for the vehicle. A control apparatus is provided with: an obtainment unit that, for each of a plurality of power storage systems respectively mounted to a plurality of vehicles, obtains a usage history of a mobile terminal which corresponds to an external power storage apparatus associated with the power storage system; and a selection unit that estimates trends for charging and discharging between each power storage system and an electric power network based on the usage history and, in accordance with an estimation result, selects from the plurality of power storage systems a power storage system to be subject to charging or discharging from or to the electric power network.
