System and method for updating charge station information
US8577528B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S30/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for updating a charge station database including information about charge station location and/or characteristic by determining and verifying charge station location and characteristics after a vehicle connects to a charging station. The vehicle determines (probes) the charge station location based upon the location of the vehicle while connected to the charging station. This location information is transmitted by the vehicle to a central database.
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