18418954. SERVER APPARATUS simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

SERVER APPARATUS

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Takahiro Aoki of Saitama-shi Saitama-ken (JP)

Yuta Takata of Toyota-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

Haruki Oguri of Toyota-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

Takashi Yamazaki of Nagoya-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

Tsuyoshi Okada of Nagoya-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

Hiroki Asao of Kobe-shi Hyogo-ken (JP)

SERVER APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18418954 titled 'SERVER APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a server apparatus that communicates with vehicles to provide instructions to a power supply vehicle on where to travel for charging.

Key Features and Innovation:

• Communication interface for interacting with vehicles.
• Controller to acquire information on required charge amount and vehicle position.
• Instructions for power supply vehicle to travel to a location with road surface power supply.

Potential Applications: This technology could be used in electric vehicle charging infrastructure to efficiently guide power supply vehicles to locations where charging is needed.

Problems Solved: This technology addresses the challenge of efficiently managing and directing power supply vehicles to charge electric vehicles in need.

Benefits: The technology can optimize the charging process for electric vehicles, reducing downtime and improving overall efficiency in the charging infrastructure.

Commercial Applications: "Optimized Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure: Enhancing Efficiency and Reliability"

Prior Art: Readers can start their search for prior art related to this technology by looking into patents or research on smart charging systems for electric vehicles.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in electric vehicle charging infrastructure and smart grid technologies for potential synergies with this technology.

Questions about Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure: 1. How does this technology improve the efficiency of electric vehicle charging infrastructure? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with implementing this technology in charging systems?

Original Abstract Submitted

A server apparatus includes a communication interface, and a controller configured to communicate with vehicles using the communication interface, acquire information on a required charge amount and a position of a vehicle that needs to be charged, and provide instructions that a power supply vehicle that does not have the required charge amount is to travel a route where road surface power supply is available to the position.