METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLES
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1. A method for charging an electric vehicle comprising:
- determining a presence of an electric vehicle proximate to a charger;
validating a user account data associated with the electric vehicle;
aligning a docking interface on the charger to a receptacle on the electric vehicle;
coupling the docking interface to the receptacle when a proximity is less than a predetermined distance; and
supplying power from the charger to the electric vehicle.
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Abstract
An electric vehicle charger determines the presence of an electric vehicle when the electric vehicle is in proximity to the charger. Validation of account data associated with the electric vehicle occurs over a network. A docking interface on the charger aligns to a receptacle on the electric vehicle. The docking interface and the receptacle are coupled when the docking interface is within a predetermined distance to the receptacle. The charger supplies power to the electric vehicle.
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1. A method for charging an electric vehicle comprising:
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determining a presence of an electric vehicle proximate to a charger; validating a user account data associated with the electric vehicle; aligning a docking interface on the charger to a receptacle on the electric vehicle; coupling the docking interface to the receptacle when a proximity is less than a predetermined distance; and supplying power from the charger to the electric vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for charging an electric vehicle comprising:
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a robotic arm configured for coupling to an electric power source; a docking interface coupled to the robotic arm; an imager coupled to the docking interface and in communication with a controller configured to control a position of the robotic arm; and a plurality of electrical connectors disposed in the docking interface, at least one of the electrical connectors configured for electrical communication with the electric power source. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A system for charging an electric vehicle comprising:
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a behaviors module comprising a usage database to store data indicating a charging behavior of an electric vehicle; and a charging apparatus having a power switch and configured for communication with the behaviors module through a communications network, the charging apparatus configured to electrically couple the electric vehicle and a power grid through the switch in response to a request from an electric power source on the power grid. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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