18226670. APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)
Contents
- 1 APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE - 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 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jae Min Kwon of Siheung-Si (KR)
Chan Young Jung of Yongin-Si (KR)
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18226670 titled 'APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an apparatus for controlling a vehicle, which includes a relay, a sensor, and a controller to manage the power supply to the vehicle's electric field load based on the state of charge of the battery and the door status.
- The relay is used to either supply power from the battery to the electric field load or block the power based on the controller's instructions.
- The sensor detects the state of charge (SOC) value of the battery and the opening and closing of the vehicle's door.
- The controller determines when to close the relay to supply power from the battery or an external power device to charge the battery, based on the SOC value of the battery being below a certain threshold and the door being opened.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and other battery-powered vehicles to optimize battery charging based on usage patterns and external power availability.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient battery charging based on real-time battery status and vehicle usage. 2. Preventing unnecessary power drain when the vehicle door is open.
Benefits
1. Prolongs battery life by optimizing charging cycles. 2. Increases energy efficiency by utilizing external power sources when available.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Smart Charging System for Electric Vehicles: Optimizing Battery Usage"
Possible Prior Art
There may be existing patents or technologies related to battery charging optimization in vehicles, but specific prior art is not provided in this context.
Unanswered Questions
How does the sensor detect the state of charge of the battery accurately?
The abstract does not specify the technology or method used by the sensor to detect the state of charge of the battery.
What is the specific threshold value used to determine when to charge the battery from an external power device?
The abstract mentions a first reference value for the state of charge, but the exact threshold value is not provided.
Original Abstract Submitted
An apparatus for controlling a vehicle includes a relay which is controlled to close to supply a power from a battery to an electric field load or is controlled to open to block the power, a sensor that detects a state of charge (SOC) value of the battery and opening and closing of a door of the vehicle, and a controller that is configured to control the relay to close based on the power supplied from the battery or a power of an external power device, when the controller concludes that the SOC value of the battery is less than a first reference value and that the door is opened, and charges the battery with the power supplied from the external electronic device.
