Abstract: Controlling electric vehicle (EV) charging operation by controlling capturing, from a pilot line communicatively linking an EV with an EV charging apparatus, at least one signal of a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal or power line communication (PLC) signal indicating EV charging session information associated with charging the EV by the charging apparatus; determining, from session success information from a controller of the charging apparatus, whether to analyze the EV charging session information; and when the session success information is determined to not indicate successful completion of an EV charging session, extracting the EV charging session information from the at least one signal according to Internet protocol layer, and analyzing the extracted EV charging session information to determine a marginal operating condition or a failure condition associated with an EV charging session.

Abstract: A charging station for charging a plurality of electric vehicles, in particular electric cars, comprising: a supply device, in particular for connecting to an electricity supply grid, for supplying the charging station with electric power, a plurality of charging terminals each for charging at least one electric vehicle, and each charging terminal comprises a supply input for drawing electric power from the supply device, a charging output having one or more charging terminals each for outputting a charging current for respectively charging a connected electric vehicle, and at least one DC current controller, arranged between the supply input and the charging output, for generating a respective controlled current from the electric power from the supply device, wherein each charging current (IL1, IL2) is formed from a controlled current or from a plurality of controlled currents (IS1, IS2, IS3), and wherein the charging terminals are connected to one another at exchange terminals by way of electrical exchange

Abstract: Automatic troubleshooting method is provided for a charging device of an electric vehicle. The operation of the charging device is monitored, and when an abnormal situation specified by a predetermined abnormal situation definition is detected, a troubleshooting procedure corresponding to the predetermined abnormal situation definition is performed automatically.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a battery module for wireless exchange of data and power between the battery module and another device of a system, in particular of a patient monitoring system, to which said battery module is coupled. The battery module comprises a sealed housing (93), a battery unit (91) for storing electrical energy, a data storage unit (94) for storing data, and a connector (95). Said connector comprises a data transmission unit (96) for transmitting data to and/or receiving data from another device of the system having a counterpart connector and a magnetic coupling unit (92), separate from the transmission unit (96), for transmitting power to and/or receiving power from another device of the system having a counterpart connector by use of inductive coupling. The battery module is configured for mobile use and for coupling with different devices of the system.

Abstract: Electric vehicles arriving at a charging station transmit their state of charge, capacity, and departure time to a computer system. Vehicles are sorted into tiers according to departure time and sorted within tiers according to charging time based on state of charge and capacity. The vehicles are then assigned to queues according to the tiers and ordering within tiers such that vehicles with sooner departure times and shorter charge times are given priority. Where there are multiple queues, vehicles with a shorter charge time may be assigned to a first queue while remaining vehicles are assigned to one or more other queues. Charging stations may have different capacity and vehicles with higher priority according to sooner departure time and shorter charging time may be assigned to faster chargers.

Abstract: A charging apparatus is adapted to sense a physiological signal of a user. The charging apparatus includes a body, a first sensing electrode, a second sensing electrode, and a measuring device. The body has a first accommodating space and a charging port. The first sensing electrode and the second sensing electrode are disposed on the body. The measuring device is detachably disposed in the first accommodating space and is electrically connected to the first sensing electrode, the second sensing electrode, and the charging port. The first sensing electrode and the second sensing electrode are configured to transmit the physiological signal of the user to the measuring device. The charging port provides an external power to charge the measuring device.

Abstract: An apparatus of controlling charging of a vehicle battery may include a charging device of a vehicle, the charging device configured to generate a boosted voltage higher than a charging voltage of electric vehicle supply equipment provided outside the vehicle and to charge a battery storing power for driving the vehicle, and a vehicle control unit configured to determine whether power line communication transmitting information for charging the battery performed with the electric vehicle supply equipment provided outside the vehicle and providing the charging voltage to the charging device of the vehicle is off while the battery is charged by the boosted voltage.

Abstract: A balance charging method and a charging device are provided. The method includes: obtaining a voltage parameter of a plurality of battery cells; determining a control parameter set according to a first value relationship between the voltage parameter and a plurality of first threshold values, wherein the control parameter set includes a plurality of second threshold values; determining a charging rule of balance charging according to a second value relationship between the voltage parameter and the second threshold values; and performing the balance charging on the battery cells according to the charging rule.

Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring and optimizing utilization of batteries for electric vehicles are described. Data of battery usage of electric vehicles are monitored using battery monitoring sensors at the electric vehicles for a plurality of users who share use of electric vehicles. Battery usage metrics are determined for the batteries of the electric vehicles based on the data of battery usage and determining user impact metrics based on measured quantities relating to driving of the electric vehicles for the plurality of users, the user impact metrics being indicative of degrees of driving severity placed on the vehicles associated with use habits of particular users.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system that includes a boost circuit comprising a boost capacitor. The boost circuit is configured to provide a boost voltage at a first terminal of the boost capacitor by increasing the boost voltage at the first terminal to exceed a target voltage for a given charge cycle. A boost switch is configured to supply the boost voltage from the first terminal to a charge node for turning on a transistor, which is coupled to the charge node, based on a boost signal during the given charge cycle. A pull-down circuit is configured to control discharge of the charge node to a clamp voltage that is sufficient to turn off the transistor for the given charge cycle and to facilitate charging of the charge node in a next charge cycle.

Abstract: A wireless charging transmitter, a method for wireless charging, and a storage medium. The method can be applied to a transmitting component for transmitting a wireless charging signal to a terminal to be charged to wirelessly charge the terminal. A detection component can be configured to detect whether there is a living body that has entered a preset range associated with the wireless charging transmitter and generate a detection signal. An adjustment component can be connected to the transmitting component and configured to adjust a first transmitting power of the transmitting component to a second transmitting power when the detection signal indicates that there is a living body that has entered the preset range, the second transmitting power is smaller than the first transmitting power.

Abstract: A distributed control system uses a central controller in Internet communication with a local controller to manage grid tie attachment with a battery to form an integrated battery energy storage system (BESS). The BESS is capable of charging or discharging the battery, as well as correcting grid phase with volt amp reactive (VAR) leading or lagging operation modes. Examples shown include simple BESS charging and discharging, BESS integrated with renewable energy sources (here photovoltaic), and direct current fast charge (DCFC) connections with an electric vehicle.

Abstract: A secondary coil unit for a vehicle has a housing with a cover that can be removed from the housing. The secondary coil unit further has a secondary coil which is arranged in the housing and surrounds a core region. The cover and the housing are designed in such a way that an opening through the secondary coil unit is created when the cover is removed from the housing.

Abstract: A charging device configured to charge a mobile device through the solar cells integrated on the mobile device. The charging device converts wall power to light energy which can be absorbed by the solar cells and then converted to electricity for storage in the rechargeable battery of the mobile device. The charging device includes a light source configured to emit a light beam having a spectrum tuned to the spectral response of the solar cells. The charging device includes a proximity sensor for detecting the presence of a mobile device within the charging device housing and responsively signaling the activation of the light source. The charging device includes logic for wirelessly communicating with the mobile device as well as controlling the charging process in various stages and aspects. The light source may be LEDs that also serve to transmit light communication signals to the mobile device.

Abstract: A non-contact power charging, in which power transmission can be interrupted when foreign materials are deposited on a charge plate of the non-contact power charging system. A charging operation can be continuously maintained at a stable voltage even if a non-contact power receiving apparatus moves by touching or displacement on the charge plate of the non-contact power charging system in the charging operation. Charging efficiency is improved.

Abstract: A system of a vehicle includes a processor configured to control output current of a remote power distribution circuit (PDC) connected to the vehicle according to a temperature change of a power line or return line of the PDC. The temperature change is derived from a PDC output voltage or output current change. The PDC output voltage and output current are measured at an input to a load connected to the PDC. And, the PDC output voltage is measured between a ground line of the PDC and one of the power and return lines.

Abstract: A system includes a vehicle and an induction unit external to the vehicle. The induction unit includes a primary coil designed as a primary induction coil, and the vehicle includes a low voltage on-board electrical system having a secondary coil designed as a secondary induction coil. An alternating voltage can be induced in at least one part of the low-voltage on-board electrical system by the electromagnetic coupling of the secondary coil to the primary coil, and at least one component of the low-voltage on-board electrical system can be fed with the induced alternating voltage or with direct voltage via a rectifier.

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing low voltage charging of a high voltage, series-connected string of battery modules are disclosed. A battery pack system may include a plurality of battery cells, including one or more groups of battery cells coupled in parallel. A processor may be configured to select a sub-group of battery cells from a group of battery cells for charging separately from other battery cells of the selected group of battery cells. The group of battery cells may be reconfigured to allow charging of the sub-group of battery cells separate from the other battery cells. The sub-group of battery cells may be charged, and then the group of battery cells may be reconfigured to allow operation of the sub-group of battery cells with the other battery cells. During charging, the sub-group of battery cells may be unavailable but other battery cells may continue to discharge.

Abstract: A battery fleet charging system for charging two or more battery packs simultaneously, at independently controlled charge rates. The present invention can intelligently distribute the available charge power among multiple batteries, either symmetrically or asymmetrically, as specified by a controller that specifies and regulates the charge voltage.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery is coupled to a power delivery unit or an external load unit. In a charging mode, the power delivery unit converts an input power to a converted voltage and/or current. A charging circuit converts the converted voltage and/or current to a charging voltage and/or current for charging the rechargeable battery. Power data is communicated between the power delivery unit and the rechargeable battery by: 1) the power delivery unit adjusting the converted voltage, wherein the power data is expressed by plural voltage levels of the converted voltage; and/or 2) the rechargeable battery adjusting a battery input current, wherein the power data is expressed by plural current levels of the battery input current. At least one of the converted voltage, the converted current, the charging voltage, or the charging current is adjusted according to the power data.