Ford global technologies, llc (20240239303). SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING ACCESS TO ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS IN A VEHICLE simplified abstract
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING ACCESS TO ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS IN A VEHICLE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Stuart C. Salter of White Lake MI (US)
Brendan Diamond of Grosse Pointe MI (US)
John Robert Van Wiemeersch of Novi MI (US)
David Celinske of Wolverine Lake MI (US)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING ACCESS TO ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS IN A VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240239303 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING ACCESS TO ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS IN A VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation: The patent application is about systems and methods for controlling access to electrical power outlets in a vehicle. It involves detecting the state of the vehicle and the opening of a door to allow access to the power outlet.
- Key Features and Innovation:
- Determining vehicle state and door opening to control access to power outlets. - Providing a time period for operation before disconnecting the power outlet. - Monitoring individual movement around the vehicle for safety.
- Potential Applications:
- Automotive industry for vehicle power management. - Fleet management systems for monitoring power usage. - Security systems for controlling access to power outlets.
- Problems Solved:
- Preventing unauthorized access to vehicle power outlets. - Ensuring safety by disconnecting power when needed. - Managing power usage efficiently in vehicles.
- Benefits:
- Enhanced security for vehicle power outlets. - Improved safety measures for power management. - Efficient control of power usage in vehicles.
- Commercial Applications:
- "Smart" vehicle systems for power management. - Integration into electric vehicles for optimized power usage. - Potential for partnerships with automotive manufacturers.
- Prior Art:
- Readers can start searching for prior art related to vehicle power outlet control systems in the automotive industry and smart vehicle technologies.
- Frequently Updated Research:
- Stay updated on advancements in vehicle power management systems and safety features in vehicles.
Questions about vehicle power outlet control systems:
1. How does this technology improve safety in vehicles?
- This technology enhances safety by controlling access to power outlets and disconnecting them when necessary, preventing potential hazards.
2. What are the potential commercial implications of integrating this technology into electric vehicles?
- Integrating this technology into electric vehicles can optimize power usage, enhance security, and improve overall efficiency in vehicle operations.
Original Abstract Submitted
the disclosure is generally directed to systems and methods for controlling access to electrical power outlets in a vehicle. an example method executed by a processor may include determining that the vehicle is in a key-off state and detecting a door of the vehicle being opened (or detecting the door being unlocked by use of a passive entry device) when the vehicle is in the key-off state. a time period may be provided after the first door is opened or unlocked so as to allow an individual to operate a switch for coupling an electrical power source to an electrical power outlet in the vehicle. the electrical power outlet may be disconnected from the electrical power source based on detecting a failure of the individual to operate the switch within the time period and/or based on detecting a movement of the individual outside a boundary defined around the vehicle.
