18186107. VEHICLE ACCESSORY PORT simplified abstract (Rivian IP Holdings, LLC)

VEHICLE ACCESSORY PORT

Organization Name

Rivian IP Holdings, LLC

Inventor(s)

Austin LEE Frederickson of Carlsbad CA (US)

Christian V. Elder of Irvine CA (US)

Joshua Bayer of Costa Mesa CA (US)

Kyle Lobo of Westchester CA (US)

Alex Cheng-Chi Yang of Redwood City CA (US)

Paula Michelle Lobaccaro of San Clemente CA (US)

Daniel Geoffrey Walker of Laguna Niguel CA (US)

Rachel Esther Gitajn of San Clemente CA (US)

Amil Jayesh Vira of East Brunswick NJ (US)

Zechariah John Rudnicki of Hokt MI (US)

VEHICLE ACCESSORY PORT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18186107 titled 'VEHICLE ACCESSORY PORT

Simplified Explanation: An accessory port on a vehicle surface is designed to connect with an accessory to transfer power and/or data.

Key Features and Innovation:

• Contact positioned on a vehicle surface
• Enables electrical coupling with an accessory
• Facilitates power and data transfer

Potential Applications: This technology can be used in various vehicles such as cars, trucks, and motorcycles to power accessories like GPS systems, dash cams, and mobile devices.

Problems Solved: This technology eliminates the need for multiple power sources in vehicles and provides a convenient way to connect accessories for power and data transfer.

Benefits:

• Simplifies the process of connecting accessories to vehicles
• Reduces clutter from multiple power sources
• Enhances the functionality of accessories in vehicles

Commercial Applications: The accessory port can be integrated into various vehicles for aftermarket accessories, enhancing the user experience and providing a standardized connection point for accessories.

Questions about Accessory Port: 1. How does the accessory port improve the user experience in vehicles? 2. What types of accessories can be connected to the accessory port for power and data transfer?

Frequently Updated Research: There may be ongoing research on improving the efficiency and compatibility of accessory ports in vehicles, as well as exploring new applications for this technology.

Original Abstract Submitted

An accessory port includes a contact positioned on a vehicle surface configured to electrically couple with an accessory to transfer power and/or data with the accessory.