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;
a global positioning system (GPS) device; and
a processor coupled to the memory device and the GPS device, wherein the processor is configured to;
store, in the memory device, data relating to at least one charging session of the electric vehicle;
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,cause the charging system, during a charging session, to change a rate at which the charger in the electric vehicle draws power from a power supply from a first rate to a second, lower rate if the processor detects a predefined condition; and
store, in the memory device, data corresponding to a detected present location of the vehicle during the charging session.
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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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16 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; a global positioning system (GPS) device; and a processor coupled to the memory device and the GPS device, wherein the processor is configured to; store, in the memory device, data relating to at least one charging session of the electric vehicle; 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, cause the charging system, during a charging session, to change a rate at which the charger in the electric vehicle draws power from a power supply from a first rate to a second, lower rate if the processor detects a predefined condition; and store, in the memory device, data corresponding to a detected present location of the vehicle during the charging session. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. 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; a global positioning system (GPS) device; and a processor coupled to the memory device and the GPS device, wherein the processor is configured to cause the charging system, during a charging session, to change a rate at which the charger draws power from a power supply from a first rate to a second, lower rate if the processor detects a predefined condition, and store, in the memory device, data corresponding to a detected present location of the vehicle during the charging session. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) unit comprising:
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a user input device; a user display device; a memory device; a global positioning system (GPS) device; and a processor coupled to the user input device, the user display device, the memory device, and the GPS device, wherein the processor is configured to; store, in the memory device, data relating to at least one charging session of the electric vehicle; 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; cause said EVSE unit, during a charging session, to change a rate at which said EVSE unit channels power from the power supply to the charger from a first rate to a second, lower rate if the processor detects a predefined condition; and store, in the memory device, data corresponding to a detected present location of the EVSE unit during the charging session. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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16. 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; 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, receive data relating to detected interruptions in a power supply to which the electric vehicle is coupled; and cause the charging system to change a rate at which the charger in the electric vehicle draws power from the power supply from a first rate to a second, lower rate if a number of detected interruptions exceeds a predefined number of interruptions within a single charging session.
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