18502743. CHARGE MANAGEMENT DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

CHARGE MANAGEMENT DEVICE

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Kenichi Yamada of Nisshin-shi (JP)

Toshiki Kashiwakura of Tokyo (JP)

Akane Umezu of Nagoya-shi (JP)

Kayo Tsumoto of Nisshin-shi (JP)

Yuta Shishime of Tokyo (JP)

Satoshi Komamine of Nagoya-shi (JP)

Kenji Ishiyama of Kasugai-shi (JP)

CHARGE MANAGEMENT DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18502743 titled 'CHARGE MANAGEMENT DEVICE

The abstract describes a charge management device that communicates with a terminal device of an operator who delivers a charger for charging a vehicle to a desired location and collects the charger. The device includes a control unit that transmits collection instructions based on charging information indicating the state of charge to the vehicle from the charger.

• The device communicates with the operator's terminal device to instruct the collection of the charger.
• The control unit sends collection instructions based on charging information about the vehicle's state of charge.
• The device streamlines the process of delivering and collecting chargers for vehicle charging.

Potential Applications: - Electric vehicle charging stations - Fleet management systems - Smart city infrastructure

Problems Solved: - Efficient collection of chargers after vehicle charging - Streamlining the charging process for operators and users

Benefits: - Improved user experience - Increased efficiency in charger collection - Enhanced charging station management

Commercial Applications: Title: "Smart Charger Collection Device for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations" This technology can be used in electric vehicle charging stations to optimize charger collection processes, improving overall efficiency and user experience. It can also be integrated into fleet management systems to streamline charging operations for large vehicle fleets.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the device determine when to instruct the collection of the charger? The device determines when to instruct charger collection based on charging information indicating the state of charge to the vehicle from the charger. 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with implementing this technology in electric vehicle charging stations? Implementing this technology can lead to cost savings by streamlining charger collection processes and improving overall operational efficiency.

Original Abstract Submitted

A charge management device includes a communication unit that communicates with a terminal device of an operator who delivers a charger for charging a vehicle of a user to a location desired by the user and collects the charger, and a control unit that transmits a collection instruction that instructs collection of the charger to the terminal device via the communication unit based on charging information that indicates a state of charge to the vehicle from the charger.