Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240116394). MANAGEMENT APPARATUS AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 MANAGEMENT APPARATUS AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 MANAGEMENT APPARATUS AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
MANAGEMENT APPARATUS AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Yuko Terasawa of Meguro-ku (JP)
Makoto Kakuchi of Toyota-shi (JP)
Toshiaki Karasawa of Adachi-ku (JP)
Takeshi Higashi of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Yoshihiko Endo of Minato-ku (JP)
MANAGEMENT APPARATUS AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240116394 titled 'MANAGEMENT APPARATUS AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application abstract describes a server management apparatus that notifies users of electrically powered vehicles of a replacement cost required for battery replacement at a battery station when charging with electric power is requested. The apparatus determines the replacement cost based on the state of charge (SOC) of the vehicle's battery compared to a battery with a maximum SOC for charging.
- Communication unit acquires request for adjustment of electric power supply-and-demand in a power grid.
- Processor controls notification of replacement cost to user based on battery SOC levels.
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in electric vehicle charging infrastructure to provide users with cost estimates for battery replacement, helping them make informed decisions about charging.
Problems Solved
Users of electric vehicles may not be aware of the potential cost of battery replacement, leading to unexpected expenses. This technology addresses this issue by proactively notifying users of the replacement cost based on their battery's state of charge.
Benefits
- Users can plan for battery replacement costs in advance. - Helps users make cost-effective decisions regarding charging their electric vehicles. - Enhances user experience and satisfaction with electric vehicle ownership.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Cost-Efficient Battery Replacement Notification System for Electric Vehicles"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to battery replacement cost estimation systems for electric vehicles, but specific examples are not provided in the abstract.
Unanswered Questions
=== How does the apparatus determine the replacement cost for battery replacement at the battery station? The apparatus likely calculates the replacement cost based on factors such as the current state of charge of the vehicle's battery and the cost of battery replacement at the station.
=== What methods are used to notify the user of the replacement cost? The abstract does not specify the exact methods used for notification, such as through a mobile app, email, or in-vehicle display.
Original Abstract Submitted
a server (management apparatus) includes: a communication unit (first acquisition unit) that acquires a request regarding adjustment of electric power supply-and-demand in a power grid; and a processor (controller) that performs, based on the request, control to notify, a user of an electrically powered vehicle, of a replacement cost required for battery replacement at a battery station (battery replacement apparatus). when charging with electric power of the power grid is requested and a battery (first battery) of the electrically powered vehicle has an soc lower than the soc of a battery (second battery) having a maximum soc to be used for charging, among a plurality of batteries (second batteries), the processor performs control to notify the user of the replacement cost lower than a normal replacement cost.
