18539554. VEHICLE MANAGEMENT DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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VEHICLE MANAGEMENT DEVICE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Masaki Numakura of Miyoshi-shi (JP)
VEHICLE MANAGEMENT DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18539554 titled 'VEHICLE MANAGEMENT DEVICE
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a vehicle management device for electrified vehicles with a power storage device. It sets a charging start time for external charging based on the next scheduled travel start time or a set time, considering the vehicle's ability to transmit and receive power from a predetermined facility.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Vehicle management device for electrified vehicles with a power storage device.
- Sets charging start time for external charging based on next scheduled travel start time or a set time.
- Considers vehicle's ability to transmit and receive power from a predetermined facility.
- Charging start time is set based on scheduled charging power in the external charging.
- Scheduled charging power determined within a range of allowable power of the predetermined facility.
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in electric vehicles to optimize charging schedules based on travel plans and available power from external facilities.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the challenge of efficiently managing the charging of power storage devices in electrified vehicles, ensuring optimal charging times based on travel schedules and available power.
Benefits:
- Improved efficiency in charging electrified vehicles.
- Optimized charging schedules based on travel plans.
- Enhanced utilization of power from external facilities.
Commercial Applications: Title: Optimized Charging Management System for Electrified Vehicles This technology can be utilized by electric vehicle manufacturers, charging station operators, and fleet management companies to enhance the charging efficiency of electrified vehicles, leading to cost savings and improved operational performance.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to vehicle management systems for electrified vehicles, power storage device charging optimization, and smart charging technologies in the automotive industry.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on research related to electric vehicle charging infrastructure, smart grid integration, and advancements in vehicle-to-grid technologies for electrified vehicles.
Questions about Electrified Vehicle Charging Management: 1. How does this technology improve the charging efficiency of electrified vehicles? 2. What are the key factors considered when setting the charging start time for external charging in this system?
Original Abstract Submitted
In a vehicle management device that is used in an electrified vehicle equipped with a power storage device, and sets, when the electrified vehicle is able to transmit and receive power to and from a predetermined facility, a charging start time for external charging for charging the power storage device using power from the predetermined facility, based on a next scheduled travel start time or a set time, when the electrified vehicle is able to transmit and receive the power to and from the predetermined facility, the charging start time is set based on scheduled charging power in the external charging, the scheduled charging power being determined within a range of allowable power of the predetermined facility.
