Patents by Inventor Andreas Ropel
Andreas Ropel has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20260091699Abstract: A system is described. The system comprises: a battery pack that comprises one or more portions; one or more contact points for connecting a charging cable to the battery pack; and a processor communicatively coupled to the battery pack, wherein the processor is operable to: receive a user preference that comprises a first charging level and a first discharging level from a user; perform at least one of charging and discharging one or more first portions among one or more portions based on the user preference; monitor one or more battery parameters of the one or more first portions in real time; and communicate a message that comprises a recommendation of at least one of a second charging level and a second discharging level for the one or more first portions to perform at least one of charging and discharging based on the one or more battery parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2024Publication date: April 2, 2026Applicant: Volvo Car CorporationInventors: Andreas ROPEL, Jones SCHÖLD, Fredrik HAAK, Ali FOTOUHI, Virat ANDODARIYA, Vijay ARUMUGAM
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Publication number: 20260091703Abstract: A system is described. The system comprises: a global positioning unit; a battery management system; and a processor storing instructions in non-transitory memory. The processor is operable to: detect, via the global positioning unit, that a vehicle moved from a first geographical range to a second geographical range during a first scheduled session corresponding to a first grid; identify a second grid upon the vehicle entering the second geographical range; establish a connection between the vehicle and the second grid located within the second geographical range; and communicate a command to the battery management system to perform one of charging and discharging at the second grid, using an artificial intelligence engine trained based on first charging information and first discharging information obtained from all first grids and second grids over time.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2024Publication date: April 2, 2026Applicant: Volvo Car CorporationInventors: Andreas ROPEL, Jones SCHÖLD, Fredrik HAAK, Ali FOTOUHI, Virat ANDODARIYA, Vijay ARUMUGAM
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Publication number: 20260058238Abstract: Embodiments relate to a system and method to heat a battery for optimal performance. The system comprising: a battery monitoring unit; and a processor communicatively coupled to the battery monitoring unit, wherein the processor is operable to: receive, from the battery monitoring unit, a temperature associated with a vehicle battery; determine whether the temperature is below a peak performance temperature; determine a monetization opportunity associated with increasing the temperature of the vehicle battery based on the temperature being below the peak performance temperature; identify a scheme to increase the temperature of the vehicle battery based on the monetization opportunity; and execute the scheme to maximize a monetary gain.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2024Publication date: February 26, 2026Applicant: Volvo Car CorporationInventors: Andreas ROPEL, Jones SCHÖLD, Fredrik HAAK, Ali FOTOUHI, Virat ANDODARIYA, Vijay ARUMUGAM
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Publication number: 20260054594Abstract: A system is described. The system comprises: one or more first battery packs, a memory; and a processor. The one or more first battery packs are electrically coupled to one or more power sources. The processor is operable to determine whether a first state-of-charge of the one or more first battery packs is less than a threshold level; determine whether one or more first vehicles are electrically coupled to the one or more first battery packs; generate and communicate a first discharge request message to the one or more first vehicles; receive a first response message from the one or more first vehicles; and receive power from the one or more first vehicles based on the first response message.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2024Publication date: February 26, 2026Applicant: Volvo Car CorporationInventors: Andreas ROPEL, Jones SCHÖLD, Fredrik HAAK, Ali FOTOUHI, Virat ANDODARIYA, Vijay ARUMUGAM
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Publication number: 20260054601Abstract: Embodiments relate to a system and method of adaptively adjusting a frequency of waking up for discharging energy to the grid. The method includes receiving information associated with an energy requirement in an energy source, determining, based on the information, a presence of monetization opportunity associated with discharging a charge from a vehicle battery, and scheduling a time of discharge to maximize a monetary value. The method further includes adjusting a frequency of wakeup based on the monetization opportunity in the received information.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2024Publication date: February 26, 2026Applicant: Volvo Car CorporationInventors: Andreas ROPEL, Jones SCHÖLD, Fredrik HAAK, Ali FOTOUHI
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Publication number: 20260054596Abstract: Embodiments relate to a system and method of communication with charging station to identify discharge opportunity. The system comprising: a processor operatively coupled to a memory storing instructions which on execution cause the processor to: establish communication with one or more charging stations at a geographical location; obtain, from the one or more charging stations, a first message associated with opportunities for charging and discharging a vehicle battery with the one or more charging stations; determine one or more parameters associated with the vehicle battery; select a charging station from the one or more charging stations based on the first message and the one or more parameters; and schedule a connection with the charging station to perform at least one of charging and discharging the vehicle battery to maximize a monetary gain.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2024Publication date: February 26, 2026Applicant: Volvo Car CorporationInventors: Andreas ROPEL, Jones SCHÖLD, Fredrik HAAK, Ali FOTOUHI, Virat ANDODARIYA, Vijay ARUMUGAM
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Publication number: 20260054593Abstract: A charging station is described. The charging station comprises: one or more first battery packs that are electrically coupled to one or more power sources; a memory; and a processor that is communicatively coupled to the memory. The processor is operable to determine whether a first state-of-charge of the one or more first battery packs is less than a threshold level; generate a first discharge request message when the first state-of-charge of the one or more first battery packs is less than the threshold level; broadcast the first discharge request message to one or more first vehicles within a geographical range; receive a first response message from the one or more first vehicles; and receive power from the one or more first vehicles based on the first response message.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2024Publication date: February 26, 2026Applicant: Volvo Car CorporationInventors: Andreas ROPEL, Jones SCHÖLD, Fredrik HAAK, Ali FOTOUHI, Virat ANDODARIYA, Vijay ARUMUGAM
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Publication number: 20260054592Abstract: Embodiments relate to a system and method for discharging based on monetization opportunity. The system is operable to establish communication with one or more charging stations at a geographical location; receive, from the one or more charging stations, a monetary value associated with at least one of charging a vehicle battery and discharging the vehicle battery; select at least one charging station of the one or more charging stations at the geographical location based on the monetary value; and perform at least one of charging the vehicle battery and discharging the vehicle battery with the at least one charging station to maximize a monetary gain.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2024Publication date: February 26, 2026Applicant: Volvo Car CorporationInventors: Andreas ROPEL, Jones SCHÖLD, Fredrik HAAK, Ali FOTOUHI, Virat ANDODARIYA, Vijay ARUMUGAM
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Publication number: 20260054595Abstract: A first vehicle is described. The first vehicle comprises: a memory; and a processor. The processor is operable to receive a first discharge request message from a charging station; analyze the first discharge request message; extract information of at least a location of the charging station and first required charge; determine whether a state-of-charge of battery packs of the first vehicle is sufficient to reach the charging station and provide the first required charge to the charging station; display a user interactive menu depicting a monetization opportunity and an optimized route to the charging station upon determining that the state-of-charge of the first vehicle is sufficient to reach the charging station and to provide the first required charge; and generate and communicate a first response message to the charging station based on interaction with the user interactive menu to schedule a discharging event with the charging station.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2024Publication date: February 26, 2026Applicant: Volvo Car CorporationInventors: Andreas ROPEL, Jones SCHÖLD, Fredrik HAAK, Ali FOTOUHI, Virat ANDODARIYA, Vijay ARUMUGAM
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Publication number: 20260043673Abstract: According to an embodiment, disclosed is a system comprising an energy management module, electrically coupled to a utility meter, energy consuming devices and energy producing devices, comprising, a communication module configured to receive input energy data from utility meter, and energy information of energy consuming devices and energy producing devices; a processor storing instructions in a non-transitory memory that, when executed, cause the processor to: determine energy consumption data of the devices; identify a first device based on a first set of predefined priority values which requires energy; identify a second device based on a second set of predefined priority values which has excess energy; establish a connection and control energy transfer from the second device to the first device based on the energy consumption data and the input energy data to enable smart scheduling and power optimization among the energy consuming devices and the energy producing devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2024Publication date: February 12, 2026Applicant: Volvo Car CorporationInventors: Andreas ROPEL, Jones SCHÖLD
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Patent number: 12381503Abstract: Adjustment of operational performance of an electric machine (e.g., using a computerized tool) is enabled. For example, a non-transitory computer-readable medium can comprise executable instructions that, when executed by a processor, facilitate performance of operations, comprising: deactivating a first sub-set of winding sectors, wherein the first sub-set of the winding sectors comprises at least one winding sector, and triggering an AC drive signal for a second sub-set of the winding sectors such that a rotor is rotated using the winding sectors of the second sub-set, wherein an electric machine comprises a stator and the rotor, wherein the stator comprises a set of N phase windings, wherein each N phase winding, of the set of N phase windings, forms p poles around a circumference of the stator, and wherein each p pole, of the p poles, is formed by the at least one winding sector.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2023Date of Patent: August 5, 2025Assignee: Volvo Car CorporationInventors: Raik Orbay, Andreas Ropel
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Publication number: 20250222938Abstract: According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising a sensor, a communication module; and a processor, wherein the processor storing instructions in a non-transitory memory that, when executed, cause the processor to detect, via a detection module comprising the sensor, an identity of an occupant of a vehicle; connect, via the communication module, to a first device; retrieve, an occupant profile, wherein the occupant profile comprises a vehicle setting and a limitation setting, wherein the limitation setting comprises a priority level; apply, the vehicle setting to the vehicle; apply, the limitation setting to the vehicle; and wherein the system is operable to be a component of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2024Publication date: July 10, 2025Inventors: Aditya Pratap SINGH, Daniel Larsson, Mathias Le Saux, Andreas Ropel
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Publication number: 20250222888Abstract: According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising a communication module and a processor, wherein the processor storing instructions in a non-transitory memory that, when executed, cause the processor to determine an identity of an occupant; establish a first connection, by sending a first connection request via the communication module, to a first device; receive a first message from the first device, wherein the first message comprises an occupant profile comprising a vehicle setting; establish a second connection, by sending a second connection request via the communication module, to a second device; and receive a second message from the second device, wherein the second message comprises a limitation setting and a priority level.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2024Publication date: July 10, 2025Inventors: Aditya Pratap Singh, Daniel Larsson, Mathias Le Saux, Andreas Ropel
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Publication number: 20250222887Abstract: According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising a communication module and a processor, wherein the processor storing instructions in a non-transitory memory that, when executed, cause the processor to establish a connection, by sending a connection request via the communication module of a vehicle, to a user device; receive, a first message from the user device, wherein the first message comprises an occupant profile comprising a vehicle setting corresponding to the vehicle and a priority level; determine, a modification in the vehicle setting; and transmit a second message via the communication module to the user device, wherein the second message comprises a modified vehicle setting configured for updating the occupant profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2024Publication date: July 10, 2025Inventors: Aditya Pratap Singh, Mathias Le SAUX, Andreas ROPEL, Daniel LARSSON
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Publication number: 20250222945Abstract: According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising a sensor, a communication module and a processor, wherein the processor is operable to detect, via a detection module, a first identity of a first occupant of a vehicle; connect, via the communication module, to a first device of the first occupant; retrieve, a first occupant profile, wherein the first occupant profile comprises a first vehicle setting; detect, via the detection module, a second identity of a second occupant of the vehicle; connect, via the communication module, to a second device of the second occupant; retrieve, a second occupant profile, wherein the second occupant profile comprises a second vehicle setting; adjust, via a conflict resolution module, the first vehicle setting and the second vehicle setting based on the first occupant profile and the second occupant profile; and apply, the first vehicle setting and the second vehicle setting to the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2024Publication date: July 10, 2025Inventors: Aditya Pratap SINGH, Andreas Ropel, Daniel LARSSON, Mathias Le Saux
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Publication number: 20250206087Abstract: According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising a processor; a communication module; wherein the processor is operable to determine, that an item is attached to a vehicle forming a vehicle combination; establish, a first connection of the vehicle with the item that is being attached via the communication module; initiate, a communication via a connector with the item, wherein the communication comprises a message comprising a specification, wherein the specification comprises an object that is being carried by the item; establish, a second connection with the object that is being carried by the item; determine, a first resource with the item; determine, a second resource with the object; and use the first resource and the second resource.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2023Publication date: June 26, 2025Applicant: Volvo Car CorporationInventors: Andreas Ropel, Mathias Le Saux, Daniel Larsson, Joachim Härsjö
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Publication number: 20250209862Abstract: According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising a communication module and a processor, wherein the processor is operable to determine, that an item is attached to a vehicle forming a vehicle combination, establish, a connection via the communication module, between the vehicle and the item that is attached to the vehicle, initiate, a communication via a connector with the item, wherein the communication comprises a message comprising a specification of the item, wherein the specification comprises one or more sensors associated with the item, connect, with the one or more sensors associated with the item, receive, active data from the one or more sensors associated with the item, determine, using the active data, a surrounding of the vehicle combination for situational awareness; and modify, adaptively a safety zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2023Publication date: June 26, 2025Applicant: Volvo Car CorporationInventors: Andreas Ropel, Mathias Le Saux, Daniel Larsson, Joachim Härsjö
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Publication number: 20250209824Abstract: According to an embodiment, it is a system comprising a communication module and a processor, wherein the processor is operable to determine, that an item is attached to a vehicle forming a vehicle combination; establish, a connection via the communication module, between the vehicle and the item; receive, a message from the item comprising a specification of the item, wherein the specification comprises a length of the item, a height of the item, and a weight of the item; calculate, an overall length, an overall height, and an overall weight of the vehicle combination; and determine, a safety zone for the vehicle combination.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2023Publication date: June 26, 2025Applicant: Volvo Car CorporationInventors: Andreas Ropel, Mathias Le Saux, Daniel Larsson, Joachim Härsjö
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Publication number: 20250198782Abstract: Embodiments relate to a dynamic routing system, comprising a memory that stores computer executable components, and a processor that executes the computer executable components stored in the memory, wherein the computer executable components comprise a first receiving component that receives information of a trip comprising a destination and departure information, and an optimal routing component that determines an optimal routing based on current conditions, user preferences for charging stations, primary user's driving habits, battery's state of health, financial impact, and availability of charging stations at the time of receiving the trip information. At the time of trip set up, the system can make reservations for charging at the charging station requiring a reservation. During the trip, if the system requires a change to the reservation, the system establishes communication with the charging station and adjusts the reservation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2024Publication date: June 19, 2025Applicant: Volvo Car CorporationInventors: Andreas Ropel, Ben Lloyd, Mathias Le Saux, Kostas Chatziioannou, Klas Persson Signell
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Patent number: 12188776Abstract: Embodiments relate to a dynamic routing system, comprising a memory that stores computer executable components, and a processor that executes the computer executable components stored in the memory, wherein the computer executable components comprise a first receiving component that receives information of a trip comprising a destination and departure information, and an optimal routing component that determines an optimal routing based on current conditions, user preferences for charging stations, primary user's driving habits, battery's state of health, financial impact, and availability of charging stations at the time of receiving the trip information. At the time of trip set up, the system can make reservations for charging at the charging station requiring a reservation. During the trip, if the system requires a change to the reservation, the system establishes communication with the charging station and adjusts the reservation.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2022Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Assignee: Volvo Car CorporationInventors: Andreas Ropel, Ben Lloyd, Mathias Le Saux, Kostas Chatziioannou, Klas Persson Signell