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DISTRIBUTED CAR CHARGING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

  • US 20100082277A1
  • Filed: 09/30/2009
  • Published: 04/01/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/30/2008
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A power control system positioned within a car comprising:

  • an electrical system;

    a battery coupled to the electrical system;

    a power interface coupled to the electrical system;

    a communication interface;

    a controller coupled to the electrical system and the communication interface; and

    a memory coupled to the controller and containing a plurality of instructions executable by the controller, the instructions including instructions for;

    receiving at least one power consumption parameter from a power controller external to the car via the communication interface;

    actuating the electrical system to access an external power source via the power interface; and

    directing power from the power source to the battery via the electrical system in order to charge the battery, wherein at least one of actuating the electrical system to access the external power source and an amount of power directed to the battery is based on the at least one power consumption parameter.

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