METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLING CHARGING PROCESS
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1. An apparatus for controlling a charging process, comprising:
- a first interface configured to be electrically connectable to a charger to receive power;
a second interface configured to be electrically connectable to a device to provide the power thereto; and
a switch connected between the first interface and the second interface to turn on/off the power provided from the first interface to the second interface according to a controlling instruction.
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Abstract
An apparatus for controlling a charging process is provided. The apparatus comprises a first interface, a second interface, and a switch connected therebetween. The first interface may be electrically connectable to a charger to receive power, and the second interface may be electrically connectable to a device. The switch may receive a signal transmitted from the device and, in response to the signal, turn on/off the power provided from the first interface to the second interface. The apparatus is compatible with existing chargers.
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21 Claims
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1. An apparatus for controlling a charging process, comprising:
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a first interface configured to be electrically connectable to a charger to receive power; a second interface configured to be electrically connectable to a device to provide the power thereto; and a switch connected between the first interface and the second interface to turn on/off the power provided from the first interface to the second interface according to a controlling instruction. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. The apparatus according to claim I wherein the device is an electric vehicle.
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7. A charger for charging a device. comprising:
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a charging module configured to provide power to the device; and a switch configured to be connectable between the charging module and the device to turn on/off the power provided from the charging module to the device according to a controlling instruction. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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10. A device including a rechargeable battery, comprising:
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a monitor configured to monitor a charging status of the rechargeable battery; a controller configured to generate, based on the charging status of the rechargeable battery, a signal including a command to turn on/off power provided by a charger to the device; and a communication module configured to transmit the signal. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for charging a device including a rechargeable battery, comprising:
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connecting the device to a charger via a charging control module; monitoring, at the device, a charging status of the rechargeable battery; generating, at the device, a signal including a command to turn on/off power provided from the charger to the device, in response to the monitored charging status; and turning, by the charging control module, on/off the power provided from the charger to the device in response to the command. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A computer program product comprising instructions for causing a processor to:
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check battery level of a rechargeable battery; check whether the rechargeable battery is being charged; generate a signal to turn on/off power provided to the rechargeable battery according to the battery level and whether the rechargeable battery is being charged; and transmit the signal to a charging control device.
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