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Charging device, system, and method for controlling a charging device

  • US 8,390,252 B2
  • Filed: 09/23/2011
  • Issued: 03/05/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/23/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A charging device for use with an electric vehicle including a power storage device, said charging device comprising:

  • a current control device configured to selectively enable current to be received from an electrical distribution device and supplied to the power storage device;

    a network interface configured to receive data representative of a current usage of at least one other component coupled to the electrical distribution device; and

    a processor coupled to said current control device and said network interface, said processor configured to;

    determine a first amount of current available to be at least one of received from the electrical distribution device and supplied by said charging device based on the current usage data received; and

    control said current control device to enable a second amount of current to be at least one of received and supplied if the second amount of current does not exceed the first amount of current determined to be available.

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