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Apparatus and methods for autonomously controlling vehicles for charging

US11912150B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 7, 2022
Grant dateFeb 27, 2024
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T90/12
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Aspects relate to apparatus and methods for autonomously controlling electric vehicles for charging. Apparatus includes a processor configured to receive a map of a location, communicate with a plurality of vehicles at the location, and communicate charging data to a user. Communicating with the plurality of vehicles includes receiving status data from the vehicles, transmitting a waypath to the vehicles, and directing the vehicles to a designated spot for charging. A user may manually charge the vehicles at the designated spot.

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