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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

US11913801B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 2023
Grant dateFeb 27, 2024
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY04S30/14
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system for registering power outlets for electric vehicle charging that may be used to charge electric vehicles. A database stores subscriber data relating to subscribers registered with the system and power outlet data relating to registered power outlets for electric vehicle charging that have been located by a reporting entity. A server provides a power outlet management system that receives the power outlet data for a power outlet for electric vehicle charging from the reporting entity, registers the power outlet for electric vehicle charging with the power outlet management system if the power outlet electric vehicle charging has not previously been registered and stores the power outlet data for the power outlet for electric vehicle charging in the database. The server is further configured to receive a search request for a useable power outlet for electric vehicle charging from a subscriber, the search request including location information defining an area of search for the useable power outlet for electric vehicle charging, locate at least one power outlet for electric vehicle charging within the area of search that is registered with the power outlet management system a…

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