Methods and devices for wireless and local control of the two-way flow of electrical power between electric vehicles, between EVS and electrical vehicle supply equipment(s), and between the EVSE(s) and the electricity grid
US12252025B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S30/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus enables an electric vehicle charger to communicate with a central control network. A first input interface interconnects the apparatus with the electric vehicle charger. A second input interface interconnects the apparatus with a charging connector associated with an electric vehicle. A wireless communications interface provides wireless connectivity between the central control network and the electric vehicle charger to receive bidirectional communications thereon. Control circuitry interconnects the first input interface with the second input interface via a signaling connection for providing communications between the first input interface and the second input interface. The control circuitry further provides a power connection for selectively providing a charging signal from the first input interface to the second input interface responsive to commands received over the wireless communications interface.
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