Computer-implemented system and method for managing interchangeable EV charging-capable parking spaces
US9779365B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/02
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A centralized server-based system and method for managing and reserving parking spaces capable of charging an EV, that is, a plug-in hybrid or fully electric vehicle, treats sets of parking spaces as interchangeable pooled resources. An EV motorist can book a reservation with charging of the EV by specifying parking in a desired location. Parking spaces serve dual uses for parking alone or parking with charging. The parking spaces are handled as a common parking pool, such as on one side of a city block, and each space has equal access to a charging station. The server determines charging capacity availability within a time window and the motorist can choose a parking time up to or beyond, if permitted, the maximum charging time needed to charge the EV. Non-EV motorists can similarly reserve parking within a parking pool with the server ensuring optimal use of charging capacity and parking spaces.
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