System and method for connecting external device with vehicle
US9821735B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2360/569
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for connecting an external device to a vehicle includes: an external device connection terminal configured to be connected to an external device; an electronic instrument cluster configured to pop-up a user setting mode and provide a kind of power, a cutting time, or rated capacity using the user setting mode; a controller configured to receive power selected by a user from the electronic instrument cluster and control a switching element to protect the external device, the switching element being configured to adjust whether or not power is applied from a battery of the vehicle based on a type of power in the vehicle; and an intelligent power switch (IPS) element configured to sense a current supplied to the external device connection terminal.
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