SYSTEM FOR RECORDING CHARGING-HISTORY OF BATTERY MOUNTED ON AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE
First Claim
1. A system for recording charging-history of a battery that is rechargeable from an outside power source and supplies electric power to an electric motor for driving an automotive vehicle, the system comprising:
- a position detector for detecting a present position of the vehicle;
means for determining whether the battery has been charged; and
means for recording the charging history of the battery, wherein the recording means records the present position of the vehicle where the battery is charged when the determining means determines that the battery has been charged.
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Abstract
A system for recording a charging history of a battery is mounted on a hybrid vehicle or an electric vehicle. The battery is charged from an outside power source through a plug. The recording system includes a receiver for receiving signals from satellites of a global positioning system, a memory medium and a display device. Every time the battery is charged, a position where the battery is charged is recorded in the memory medium. The position is detected based on the signals from the satellites. A date and time when the battery is charged may be included in the charging-history. The recorded charging history is read-out from the memory medium upon request and displayed on the display device. Thus, the past charging-history is traced. The charging-history may be transmitted to an outside server located at a police station or a charging-service provider to prevent power stealing or to improve services.
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1. A system for recording charging-history of a battery that is rechargeable from an outside power source and supplies electric power to an electric motor for driving an automotive vehicle, the system comprising:
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a position detector for detecting a present position of the vehicle; means for determining whether the battery has been charged; and means for recording the charging history of the battery, wherein the recording means records the present position of the vehicle where the battery is charged when the determining means determines that the battery has been charged. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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