Universal automated system for identifying, registering and verifying the existence, location and characteristics of electric and other power outlets by random users and for retrieval and utilization of such parametric data and outlets by all users
US11796340B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 25, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S30/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for registering power outlets to charge electrical and electronic devices includes a database for storing subscriber data relating to subscribers registered with the system and power outlet data relating to registered outlets. A server receives the power outlet data for a power outlet from the subscriber, registers the power outlet with a power outlet management system if the power outlet has not previously been registered and stores the power outlet data for the power outlets in the database. The server receives a search request for a power outlet from the subscriber. The search request includes location information defining an area of search for the power outlet. The server locates at least one power outlet within the area of search that is registered with the power outlet management system and provides a location of the at least one power outlet located within the area of search to the subscriber.
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