METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CHARGING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE
First Claim
1. A computing device for use in controlling a charging system in an electric vehicle, said computing device comprising:
- a memory device; and
a processor coupled to the memory device, wherein the processor is configured to;
store, in the memory device, data relating to at least one charging session of the electric vehicle; and
receive, from a user input device, at least one selection relating to at least one of a charging rate setting and a charging preference setting for controlling a charging rate at which a charger in the electric vehicle draws current from a power supply.
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Abstract
A system for use in controlling a charging system for an electric vehicle is provided. The system includes a computing device. The computing device includes a memory device and a processor coupled to the memory device. The processor is configured to store, in the memory device, data relating to at least one charging session of the electric vehicle. The processor is also configured to receive, from a user input device, at least one selection relating to at least one of a charging rate setting and a charging preference setting for controlling a charging rate at which a charger in the electric vehicle draws current from a power supply.
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24 Claims
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1. A computing device for use in controlling a charging system in an electric vehicle, said computing device comprising:
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a memory device; and a processor coupled to the memory device, wherein the processor is configured to; store, in the memory device, data relating to at least one charging session of the electric vehicle; and receive, from a user input device, at least one selection relating to at least one of a charging rate setting and a charging preference setting for controlling a charging rate at which a charger in the electric vehicle draws current from a power supply. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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4. The computing device in accordance with claim 4, wherein the processor is configured to cause the charging system to restore the rate at which the charger draws power to the elevated rate if the detected temperature drops below a predefined limit temperature.
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9. A vehicle comprising:
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a propulsion system including an electricity-oriented prime mover; and a charging system coupled to the propulsion system and coupleable to a residential electrical system, wherein the charging system comprises; a charger; at least one sensor coupled to the charger; and a computing device coupled to the charger and the at least one sensor, wherein the computing device comprises; a memory device; and a processor coupled to the memory device, wherein the processor is configured to receive from a user input device at least one selection relating to at least one of a charging rate setting and a charging preference setting for controlling a charging rate at which a charger in the electric vehicle draws current from a power supply. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A computer-based method for use in charging an electric vehicle, said method implemented using a computing device that includes a processor coupled to a memory device, said method comprising:
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coupling the electric vehicle to a power supply; receiving, from a user input device coupled to the processor, at least one user selection relating to at least one of a charging rate setting and a charging preference setting for a charger coupled to the processor, wherein the charging rate setting is one of at least a first charging rate setting and a second, lower charging rate setting; and storing, in the memory device, data relating to at least one charging session of the electric vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. An electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) unit comprising:
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a user input device; a user display device; a memory device; and a processor coupled to the user input device, the user display device, and the memory device, wherein the processor is configured to; store, in the memory device, data relating to at least one charging session of the electric vehicle; and receive, from the user input device, at least one selection relating to at least one of a charging rate setting and a charging preference setting for controlling a charging rate at which power from a power supply external to said EVSE unit is channeled to a charger in the electric vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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