Abstract: A system for configuring an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, the apparatus comprising. The system receives user direction and inputs regarding a custom EV charging infrastructure, submits the data an optimal planning module which is configured for performing optimization based on objectives in view of a set of constraints; and generates a recommendation from the optimal planning module for a custom EV charging infrastructure based on charging needs and behavior of the consumers toward deferring upgrades in electric infrastructure without compromising energy required for electrical transportation.

Abstract: Cordless indicia readers may use a rechargeable energy storage unit (RESU) for power. The RESU may include either at least one lithium-ion battery or at least one super capacitor. Problems may arise when an RESU containing a lithium-ion battery is charged using a super-capacitor charging-scheme. The present invention embraces a system and method for charging a barcode scanner that includes determining the RESU type and then charging the RESU with a charging process that is appropriate for the RESU type.

Abstract: The current invention concerns a method for wireless power transfer from a charging station to an energy storage element of an AGV, or on an AGV. Furthermore, it provides a charging station, as well as a wireless energy receiving system for receiving energy from a charging station and providing said received energy to an energy storage element of an AGV, or on an AGV, and furthermore a system for wireless power transfer incorporating one or more charging stations and a plurality of said wireless energy receiving systems.

Abstract: A charging connection is provided for charging electric vehicles. The first connector is coupled to an electric charging station with an electric cable. The second connector is coupled to the electric vehicle. The first connector has at least two openings slide onto at least two posts of the second connector. When the first and second connectors are coupled together, an electric potential supplies power from the first connector to the second connector.

Abstract: One embodiment provides an electronic device, including: two or more ports; two or more charging circuits, wherein the two or more ports have an associated charging circuit; a battery; a processor; and a memory device that stores instructions executable by the processor to: detect, at a first port, a physically connected plug; detect, at a second port, a physically connected plug; and provide, via the two or more charging circuits, charging to the battery from both of the detected plugs. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: A system (10) for converting power comprising a plurality of modules (14) connected in series and having each at least one DC power source. Storage devices (18) are provided with each module (14) to store power from the power source and voltage control circuitry (19) in each module (14) connects the storage device between a maximum module voltage, a minimum module voltage to create a stepwise approximation of a mains signal. A compensator unit (20) is provided in series with the modules (14) including a storage device charged by the power sources. While each of the modules (14) is supplying either its maximum or minimum voltage to the system a control unit ramps up or down the voltage between the input and output of the compensator unit (20) to follow the desired AC signal.

Abstract: A wireless electrical energy transmission system is provided. The system comprises a wireless transmission base configured to wirelessly transmit electrical energy or data via near field magnetic coupling to a receiving antenna configured within an electronic device. The wireless electrical energy transmission system is configured with at least one transmitting antenna and a transmitting electrical circuit positioned within the transmission base. The transmission base is configured so that at least one electronic device can be wirelessly electrically charged or powered by positioning the at least one device external and adjacent to the transmission base.

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of identifying a transport in need of energy and in proximity to a charging station, prioritizing the transport to receive the energy before at least one other transport when the transport will provide a first portion of the energy to an entity, and providing the transport with the first portion of the energy, a second portion of the energy to travel to the entity, and a third portion of the energy to travel to a destination identified by the transport.

Abstract: A hot swap battery module uses a smart chip and an ideal diode controller to control a power transistor so as to implement a multi-step charge or discharge. Consequently, battery modules which have different voltages or battery capacities can be immediately connected in parallel. When the hot swap battery module is hot swapped, the hot swap battery module also can avoid an excessive charge current or discharge current to damage itself.

Abstract: A charging apparatus, a charging method, and the like that can prevent deterioration in a battery by appropriate current adjustment and shorten charging time are provided. A charging apparatus (1) performs charging of a battery (31) with a constant current until a voltage of the battery (31) reaches a predetermined voltage and, after the predetermined voltage is achieved, performs charging of the battery (31) while controlling the current so as to keep the voltage constant. A deterioration measuring unit (31) detects a deterioration condition in the battery (31). A current and voltage adjusting unit (11) specifies an additional current in accordance with the deterioration condition. A power supplying unit (12) supplies the additional current to the battery (31) in addition to the constant current. Such a deterioration condition is specified by a voltage difference or a temperature difference detected by supplying a single amount of current for a certain period.

Abstract: A hybrid charging system for electric vehicles includes an AC-to-DC converter connectable to an electric AC grid; a transformer interconnected with the AC-to-AC converter with a primary winding; a secondary side AC-to-DC converter interconnected with a secondary winding of the transformer and for providing a DC current for power transfer to an electric vehicle via a cable; a cable connected to the secondary side AC-to-DC converter for providing a DC current for power transfer to an electric vehicle; and a first inductive coil interconnected with the AC-to-AC converter and for inductively coupling to a second inductive coil for power transfer to an electric vehicle via an air gap.

Abstract: A charger sharing system includes an occupant terminal, a subscriber terminal, and a charger connected through a network, and the charger may be configured to receive a reservation request message comprising charger reservation information from the subscriber terminal and determine whether to register the charger reservation information based on a reservation type included in the charger reservation information.

Abstract: A system and a method for validating electric vehicles in a network are provided herein. The method may include the following steps: transmitting energy from at least one road section to at least one electric vehicle; recording a magnitude of energy received by said at least one electric vehicle and transmitting a record of said magnitude of energy received for validation; recording a magnitude of energy transmitted from said at least one road section and transmitting a record of said magnitude of energy transmitted for validation; and validating energy usage of said at least one electric vehicle by periodically comparing said magnitude of energy received with said magnitude of energy transmitted to identify at least one of: component failure; and, a potential fraud. The system implements the method in a power-over-the-air network for electric vehicles.

Abstract: Systems, methods and software for automated electrical connector positioning for electric vehicle (EV) charging are provided. Using, for example, the disclosed automatic charging device, a method for charging an EV includes capturing an image of at least a portion of a pattern positioned in a fixed location in a landing zone of an EV-side electrical connector in a fixed position on or in an underside of the EV. The method includes determining, based on the image, a displacement of a charger-side electrical connector from an initial position to a final position, the final position corresponding to the charger-side electrical connector matingly engaged with the EV-side electrical connector. The method includes actuating the charger-side electrical connector from the initial position to the final position according to the displacement.

Abstract: A system for charging electrical devices using a solar cell band comprising a band assembly and a solar pad assembly. The band assembly comprises of a band having a charging port and wires therein. The charging port allows a user to charge an electronic device such as a smartwatch, phone, and the like. Additionally, the wires create a connection with the charging port and the solar pad assembly. The solar pad assembly includes a solar pad and solar cells. The solar pad and the solar cells are located on the band and is configured to gather solar energy and convert it to electrical energy. The electrical energy is then stored in a battery located on the band.

Abstract: A power supply system includes a high voltage battery, a first DCDC converter connected to the high voltage battery, a low voltage lead battery configured to be charged from the high voltage battery via the first DCDC converter, a low voltage lithium battery connected to a low voltage power supply circuit, the low voltage lead battery, and a load, a second DCDC converter connected to the low voltage power supply circuit and disposed between the low voltage lead battery and the low voltage lithium battery, a bypass circuit connected to the low voltage power supply circuit to bypass the second DCDC converter, and a control device configured to watch the low voltage lithium battery and control on/off of a switch unit provided in the bypass circuit.

Abstract: A portable charger capable of jump starting a 12 V car battery includes a charger battery, a jump start circuit operatively electrically connected with the charger battery and with an ignition power outlet, and a microcontroller for coordinating safety functions to establish or interrupt the operative electrical connection of the jump start circuit with the ignition power outlet. The ignition power outlet comprises a positive power socket, a negative power socket, a positive sensing socket and a negative sensing socket. The sensing sockets are electrically isolated from the power sockets, and the microcontroller senses voltage across the sensing sockets and is configured to interrupt the operative electrical connection of the jump start circuit to the ignition power outlet until proper voltage is sensed across the sensing sockets.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle includes a vehicle-based charging unit including a receiving unit configured to receive power from a ground-based charging unit, the receiving unit including a multi-coil receiver, a first actuator operably coupled to the vehicle-based charging unit and configured to adjust a first position of the vehicle-based charging unit relative to the ground-based charging unit, and a controller configured to selectively actuate the first actuator.

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of receiving, by a server, an energy transfer request from a charging station, determining, by the server, a current priority level of the at least one transport within an accessible range of the charging station, and responsive to the current priority level being below a threshold, sending an instruction to the at least one transport to transfer energy to the charging station based on the energy transfer request.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to providing an apparatus and a control method for a battery management system (BMS) that may operate in an optimal charging temperature range to suppress deterioration of battery cells during rapid charging of a secondary battery that requires a high charging current.