Network association of communication devices based on attenuation information
US9021278B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S40/124
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electric vehicle can be configured to execute an association procedure with one or more charging stations in a charging facility to securely connect to and receive electric power from one of the charging stations. The electric vehicle can broadcast one or more service matching messages to the charging stations and, in response, can receive attenuation information from one or more of the charging stations. The electric vehicle can analyze the attenuation information received from the charging stations to identify with which charging station the electric vehicle should associate (e.g., to determine which charging station should provide electric power to the electric vehicle). The electric vehicle can then associate with (and receive electric power from) the identified charging station.
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