Method and system for charging electric vehicles
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1. A method for charging an electric vehicle comprising:
- determining, by a charger, a presence of an electric vehicle proximate to the charger;
validating, by a computer, user account data associated with the electric vehicle;
aligning, by a robotic arm, a docking interface on the charger to a receptacle on the electric vehicle;
coupling, by the robotic arm, the docking interface to the receptacle when a proximity is less than a predetermined distance, the receptacle including a plurality of features for detection by an imager coupled to the docking interface and a plurality of electrical receptors, each electrical receptor configured to electrically couple to a respective one of the electrical connectors in the docking interface; and
supplying, by the charger, power 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, by a charger, a presence of an electric vehicle proximate to the charger; validating, by a computer, user account data associated with the electric vehicle; aligning, by a robotic arm, a docking interface on the charger to a receptacle on the electric vehicle; coupling, by the robotic arm, the docking interface to the receptacle when a proximity is less than a predetermined distance, the receptacle including a plurality of features for detection by an imager coupled to the docking interface and a plurality of electrical receptors, each electrical receptor configured to electrically couple to a respective one of the electrical connectors in the docking interface; and supplying, by the charger, power to the electric vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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