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Control device for in-vehicle solar cell

US9733660B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 22, 2013
Grant dateAug 15, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/56
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A control device which performs at least MPPT control of output of a solar cell mounted in a vehicle includes a determination unit that determines whether the vehicle is in a travelling state or a stationary state. Different methods are applied when the vehicle is determined to be in the travelling state and in the stationary state respectively.

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