Abstract: The disclosure provides an electronic apparatus, a charging method and a non-volatile computer readable recording medium. The electronic apparatus includes a power module and a processor coupled to the power module. The processor is configured to: obtain a charging start time point of the power module; estimate a charging recovery time point according to usage state information; when an electric quantity of the power module is greater than or equal to a first electric quantity, stop the power module from being charged continuously; and at the charging recovery time point, enable the power module to be charged to a second electric quantity, where the second electric quantity is greater than the first electric quantity.

Abstract: When energization drive is applied to a connection detection transistor connected with an auxiliary battery, a power-supply opening/closing device is closed through a relaying connection device; a microprocessor in a charge control apparatus starts its operation through a stabilized power source; then, the resistance value of a first resistor is calculated based on respective measurement voltages at related points, which are inputted to a multi-channel A/D converter, so that the type of a charging cable is detected.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for masking a first noise which is generated by a part of a motor vehicle under a certain triggering condition, wherein, to mask the first noise, at least one second noise is superimposed on the first noise, and wherein the first noise is generated by closing at least one main contactor assigned to a battery of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed configured to charge an electrical vehicle. A charge request is received for a first electrical vehicle parked at a first parking spot. A battery charging device is connected to a first head unit comprising a first charging cable located in proximity to the first parking spot. A charge request is received for a second electrical vehicle parked at a second parking spot. A determination is made as whether the first electrical vehicle is no longer being charged, and in response to determining that the first electrical vehicle is no longer being charged, the battery charging device is disconnected from the first head unit and is connected to a second head unit comprising a second charging cable located in proximity to the second parking spot.

Abstract: A capacitor module for a vehicle, wherein the module includes a capacitor having a plurality of capacitor cells operatively connected to each other, a first port for being connected to a power supply arrangement, a second port for being connected to an electric machine for cranking an internal combustion engine, and a third port for being connected to ground. The capacitor module includes a first electrical device connected between the first port and the capacitor and that the first electrical device is adapted for allowing a current to flow out from the capacitor module via the first port for providing power to at least one load during operation in case of a sudden voltage drop in the power supply from the power supply arrangement.

Abstract: An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention comprises: a housing including a first surface; a coil located close to the first surface within the housing and having conductivity; a battery located within the housing and being rechargeable; a first circuit located within the housing and providing, via the coil, power received wirelessly from the outside of the housing to a power management circuit; a second circuit located within the housing and providing wirelessly, via the coil, power of the battery to the outside of the housing; and a third circuit configured to establish selectively a first electrical connection between the first circuit and a first feed point of the coil or a second electrical connection between the second circuit and a second feed point of the coil, wherein the first feed point and the second feed point may be different. Other various embodiments are possible.

Abstract: Disclosed is a charging method and apparatus which is optimized based on an electrochemical model, the charging method includes estimating an internal state of a battery, determining a charging limitation condition corresponding to a plurality of charging areas based on the internal state, and charging the battery based on the charging limitation condition.

Abstract: An ECU included in a vehicle performs a first charging control when a minimum output voltage of a direct-current (DC) charger obtained through an information exchange process is less than or equal to a lower limit charging voltage for a power storage device, and performs a second charging control when the minimum output voltage is higher than the lower limit charging voltage of the power storage device. In the second charging control, initially, the ECU electrically connects a pre-charge circuit to a charging path from the DC charger to the power storage device, starts DC charging, and checks a voltage that is actually applied from the DC charger to the vehicle. If a voltage applied from the DC charger to the vehicle is a value corresponding to the voltage of the power storage device, the ECU permits the DC charging and performs the first charging control.

Abstract: This application is directed to an apparatus for providing electrical charge to a vehicle. The apparatus comprises a driven mass, a generator, a charger, a hardware controller, and a communication circuit. The driven mass rotates in response to a kinetic energy of the vehicle and is coupled to a shaft such that rotation of the driven mass causes the shaft to rotate. The driven mass exists in one of (1) an extended position and (2) a retracted position. The generator generates an electrical output based on a mechanical input coupled to the shaft such that rotation of the shaft causes the mechanical input to rotate. The charger is electrically coupled to the generator and: receives the electrical output, generates a charge output based on the electrical output, and conveys the charge output to the vehicle. The controller controls whether the driven mass is in the extended position or the retracted position in response to a signal received from the communication circuit.

Abstract: A cooling system for a charging column system for charging electrically driveable motor vehicles, has an inlet collecting line for the supply of a cooling medium, an outlet collecting line for the discharge of the heated cooling medium, and multiple cooling lines which are each able to be thermally coupled to an associated charging column to be cooled that serves for charging the electrically driveable motor vehicle and which serve for cooling the charging column, in particular a charging cable of a charging point and/or power electronics of the charging column. The cooling lines are fluidically connected to the inlet collecting line and to the outlet collecting line so as to be connected in parallel with respect to one another. The connection in parallel of the charging columns for the cooling allows an equal cooling power to be set for each charging column to be cooled.

Abstract: A charging system for an electric vehicle, comprising a charging station, a charging station stand, a charging cable held by the charging station stand, a charging plug, and a charging port of the electric vehicle. The charging cable is attached to a power source at its first end and to the charging plug at its second end. The charging cable is also retractable. The charging port is mounted on the topside of the electric vehicle and is designed to connect with the charging plug in a manner that keeps the charging cable clear of the floor and the surface of the electric vehicle.

Abstract: A solar charging shopping scooter is shown and described. The solar charging shopping scooter includes a scooter, having a base with a housing affixed to a rear portion of the base. A plurality of wheels movably affixed to the underside of the base. A seat affixed to a top portion of the housing. A basket affixed to the front of the housing. A solar panel is attached to the scooter. The solar panel is capable of charging the scooter. An electrical connection, wherein the electrical connection is configured to attach to a wall outlet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solar powered electric generator having a housing having at least one vent to allow air to exit from inside of the housing and at least one air intake allow air to enter the housing. The solar powered electric generator includes a cooling fan to blow air out of the at least one vent and a threaded electrical input connector to receive electrical energy from a solar panel array. The solar powered electric generator includes at least one rechargeable battery, at least one electrical output connector, and at least one electrical controller distribute electrical power received from the threaded electrical input connector to the at least one rechargeable battery and the at least one electrical output connector. The solar powered electric generator includes an adjustor that allows a user to adjust the output electrical energy to the at least one electrical output connector.

Abstract: A solar cell module for a vehicle panel includes a solar cell that generates electric power using sunlight. The solar cell module further includes a connector that is electrically connected to the solar cell and that electrically connects a panel-side electrode formed on an inner surface of the vehicle panel and the solar cell. The connector extends from the solar cell in a coupling direction in which the solar cell is combined with the vehicle panel. The connector is connected to the panel-side electrode to electrically connect the panel-side electrode and the solar cell when the solar cell is mounted in a predetermined position of the vehicle panel.

Abstract: A method for operating a vehicle charging apparatus for charging a vehicle battery. A particular line on the decoupling-point side is initially assigned to the first line on the charging-apparatus side by changing the charging current of a particular line on the charging-apparatus side and evaluating the line on the decoupling-point side in which a change can likewise be determined. This process is repeated for at least one second line on the charging-apparatus side.

Abstract: An electric vehicle may include a voltage converter, a charging inlet and a controller. The voltage converter is connected between the main and sub batteries. The charging inlet is connected with the main battery and connectable to power supplying equipment. The controller drives the voltage converter by a carrier signal having a first frequency while the power supplying equipment is not connected. While the charging inlet is connected to the power supplying equipment, the controller may execute one of: (1) a first control in which the controller intermittently drives the voltage converter; (2) a second control in which the controller continuously drives the voltage converter while varying a frequency of the carrier signal; and (3) a third control in which the controller changes a frequency of the carrier signal from the first frequency to a second frequency which is lower than the first frequency.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the inventive technology may be described as an enclosed, mobile emergency response unit that comprises an enclosure and an underlying support frame on which the enclosure is established, where that enclosure may include a medical compartment that is unsecured when the enclosed, mobile emergency response unit is on operational standby, an onboard equipment compartment that is secured, when the enclosed, mobile emergency response unit is on operational standby, and a ramped, portable equipment compartment that is unsecured when the enclosed, mobile emergency response unit is on operational standby. Embodiments of the inventive technology may further include, e.g., a fire suppression system, a fueled electrical power generator, a compressor, a solar power system, medical equipment, wi-fi provision componentry and/or operational parameter monitors, among other componentry.

Abstract: A motherboard having a charging function is provided. A connection interface is configured to an electrical device. A first controller communicates with the electrical device via a first transmission path. A second controller communicates with the electrical device via a second transmission path. In a first mode, the first controller directs a voltage converter circuit to generate first charge power to the electrical device. In a second mode, the second controller directs the voltage converter circuit to generate second charge power to the electrical device. In a third mode, the first controller determines whether the electrical device is a specific device. Responsive to the electrical device not being the specific device, the voltage converter circuit generates third charge power to the electrical device. Responsive to the electrical device being the specific device, the voltage converter circuit generates fourth charge power to the electrical device.

Abstract: A charging control device includes a switching unit configured to be capable of switching a connection state of a battery unit including a plurality of battery modules whose number is N×M; and a controller configured to control the switching unit, wherein the controller causes the switching unit to switch the connection state from a first state in which all the battery modules are connected in series to a second state in which N groups each including M battery modules connected in series are connected in parallel when a power storage amount of the battery unit becomes equal to or larger than a first connection switching value in a first charging method in which a current supplied to each of the plurality of battery modules decreases as the power storage amount increases.

Abstract: Wirelessly distributed and multi-directional power transfer systems and related methods are described herein. An example system for distributing power across a wireless medium can include a plurality of wireless modular power packs connected across a wireless medium to a wireless power receiver circuit that is connected to a load. Each wireless modular power pack can include a respective wireless power transmission circuit directing a respective wireless power signal to the wireless power receiver circuit. The system can also include a power source positioned within each of the wireless modular power packs. Each power source transmits a respective power signal across an internal power interface to a respective wireless power transmission circuit within a respective wireless modular power pack.