18516544. SERVER simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
SERVER
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Yuko Terasawa of Tokyo-to (JP)
Makoto Kakuchi of Toyota-shi (JP)
Toshiaki Karasawa of Tokyo-to (JP)
Takeshi Higashi of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Yoshihiko Endo of Tokyo-to (JP)
SERVER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18516544 titled 'SERVER
Simplified Explanation
The abstract of the patent application describes a system where a server communicates with a vehicle to restrict the discharge power of the battery when a new owner does not enter into a lease contract for the battery.
- The server communicates with the vehicle using a communication device and generates a restriction command to limit the battery's discharge power.
- The system is designed to handle situations where ownership of the vehicle changes, and the new owner does not lease the battery.
- In such cases, the server sends a restriction command to the vehicle through the communication device to restrict the battery's discharge power.
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in electric vehicle fleets to ensure that the battery usage is controlled even when ownership changes.
Problems Solved
This technology addresses the issue of battery misuse or unauthorized discharge when ownership of the vehicle changes hands.
Benefits
The system provides a way to protect the battery and ensure its longevity by restricting its discharge power when necessary.
Potential Commercial Applications
One potential commercial application of this technology could be in electric vehicle rental services to prevent battery misuse by renters.
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to battery management systems in electric vehicles that address battery protection and control of discharge power.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system handle situations where the vehicle is leased to multiple owners at different times?
The system may need to have a mechanism to track and manage multiple lease contracts for the battery over time.
What happens if the communication between the server and the vehicle is interrupted?
There should be a fail-safe mechanism in place to ensure that the restriction command is still enforced even in case of communication failures.
Original Abstract Submitted
A server communicates with a vehicle that includes a battery. The server includes a communication device and a processing device. The communication device is configured to communicate with the vehicle. The processing device is configured to generate a restriction command for restricting discharge power of the battery. A first owner (user) as an owner of the vehicle has entered into a first lease contract for leasing the battery. When the owner has been changed from the first owner to a second owner and the second owner does not enter into a second lease contract for leasing the battery, the processing device transmits a restriction command to the vehicle through the communication device.
