Abstract: An electric vehicle (EV) charging management system configured for managing charging of an EV comprises an EV charging system for charging a Li-Ion battery and an EVSE which is based on a charging station altitude at which the EVSE is charging the Li-Ion battery, an EV route stored in the EV charging management system and a likelihood that the EV will go downhill when travel commences after charging ends, in which the EV will start travelling without regenerative charging in place, as the EV goes downhill. The EV charging system comprises a processor and a memory storing software instructions that determine a safe and efficient state of charge (SoC), which is not to be exceeded, by adjusting a SoC limit based on the charging station altitude of an EV charging site and an expected route of the EV to provide an altitude and route adjusted target SoC for the EV.

Abstract: An electric vehicle (EV) charging management system comprises an EV charging system for charging a Li-Ion battery and an automatic mechanism related to charging of a hybrid/electric vehicle (H/EV) to avoid or restrict fires affecting the Li-Ion battery. The automatic mechanism comprises a heat/smoke/gas/particle sensor, a turn-off switch, a processor and a memory storing software (SW) instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the automatic mechanism to detect a fire and shut off charging to H/EV(s). The automatic mechanism further comprises a fire alarm system for protecting a certain zone. The fire alarm system includes different control groups, with a set of causes and effects. The EV charging management system to connect an EV charger to a control group. The EV charging management system can shut down all EV chargers either in a same zone as where the fire is detected, or in an entire building or adjacent buildings or in a parking area.

Abstract: An Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) configuration management system is provided for managing configuration of an EVSE. The system comprises a centralized system configured to supply locally or remotely a series of known valid credential combinations to a group of EVSEs on a sharing basis. It further comprises a first EVSE communicatively coupled to the centralized system. The first EVSE comprises a first processor and a first memory storing instructions that, when executed by the first processor, cause the first EVSE to: store in the first EVSE locally/remotely a first wireless network configuration based on a first valid credential combination associated with a first wireless network that has a first login and a first password, and store in the first EVSE remotely a second wireless network configuration based on a second valid credential combination associated with a second wireless network that has a second login and a second password.

Abstract: A network management system in an Internet-of-Things (IoT) environment includes a parent device with a first default configuration including a service set identifier (Wi-Fi SSID) that uniquely identifies a Wi-Fi network, a child device, wherein the child device is configured to identify the Wi-Fi SSID of the parent device, a network, wherein the parent device and the child device are configured to communicate via the network, and a network configuration module that is configured via computer executable instructions to lock the network, generate a second default configuration, provide the second default configuration to each child device, and turn off the second default configuration after the child device confirmed receipt of the second default configuration.

Abstract: A system for dry contact-based automatic alignment of electric vehicle (EV) charging load to whole circuit consumption comprises an electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) including a charger relay circuit, a dry contact input and a current transformer (CT) clamp that is installed on an external electrical circuit to be measured against. The CT clamp outputs a signal that can be calibrated to generate an analog signal that passes a minimum threshold of the dry contact input. Normally the inputs at the dry contact input in the EVSE are programmed. A logic behind the external electrical circuit is modified to: a) turn off delivery of power to the EV when a calibrated current on the CT clamp is exceeded b) turn back on power to the EV if the calibrated current is no longer exceeded for over X seconds.

Abstract: A system for a firmware update includes an industrial device, such as an electric vehicle charging device, with firmware, a central server with an interface configured to collect and process data from a data source, a network, wherein the industrial device and the central server are configured to communicate via the network, and a cost-benefit-analysis (CBA) module for performing a cost-benefit analysis, wherein the CBA module is configured via executable instructions to calculate relative costs for a firmware update of the industrial device utilizing the data from the data source, determine a relative benefit for the firmware update of the industrial device, and compare the relative costs to the relative benefit.

Abstract: A system for over-the-air (OTA) firmware update includes an industrial device with firmware, a central server with an interface configured to collect and process data from a data source, a wireless network, wherein the at least one industrial device and the central server are configured to communicate via the wireless network, and an OTA prediction module, the OTA prediction module being configured via executable instructions to determine a probability rate for a successful OTA firmware update of the industrial device based on the data received from the data source, and deploy the OTA firmware update to the industrial device when the probability rate is equal to or above a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a wearable drug delivery device including a container filled at least partially with a drug including at least one of a PCSK9 (Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9) specific antibody, a granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), a sclerostin antibody, or a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) antibody. The wearable drug delivery device may include a needle and an insertion mechanism configured to insert the needle into a patient. A fluid pathway connector may define a sterile fluid flowpath between the container and the insertion mechanism. Optionally, a cannula initially disposed about the needle may be included. The cannula may be retained in the patient at an injection site created by the needle after the needle is withdrawn from the patient. Methods of assembly and operation are also provided.

Abstract: A modular and field upgradable infrastructure device is provided for electric vehicle (EV) charging. The infrastructure device comprises a common communications and control module/a common meter/power module that can be connected to individual charging modules. It further comprises one or more AC, DC and wireless charging modules as internal or external pluggable devices. The common communications and control module is coupled to the AC, DC and wireless charging modules such that the infrastructure device communicates with an EV using power line communications via a protocol or several protocols.

Abstract: An automated EVSE group commissioning system comprises a centralized system to supply a series of known valid SSID and password credential combinations to a group of EVSEs. The centralized system to assist in a group pre-connectivity configuration in that if the group of EVSEs is in a same area, they default to connect to each other via a WLAN created by a parent EVSE, to which each child EVSE connects. A first EVSE comprises instructions to commission the first EVSE in the group of EVSEs that is interconnected. Every subsequent EVSE in that local network connectivity group is automatically commissioned such that for every group of EVSEs, the only activity that needs to be performed is a single EVSE commissioning and the system does not require subsequent EVSEs of the group of EVSEs to be network configured for them to be added to the certain company account.

Abstract: A system and a method of sending sampled meter data from an electric vehicle charger to a backend for reporting via Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) for use by a utility to charge a customer for a power usage bill is provided. The method comprises sampling the meter data during a charging session of an electric vehicle (EV) at the electric vehicle charger being in an offline state to generate a raw utility billing cycle interval data and session data and a raw greater than 45-days interval data and session data. The method further comprises not sending the raw utility billing cycle interval data and session data as is from the electric vehicle charger to the backend. The method comprises sending a summary of the raw utility billing cycle interval data and session data in a format compliant with the OCPP to be interrupted correctly by an OCPP server.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) system clock time synchronization based on a short-range wireless communication-based automated process. A system comprises a cellular mobile device having a short-range wireless communication capability to communicate with one or more EVSEs. The system further comprises a smart EVSE capable of gaining network connectivity, maintaining an EVSE system clock, and storing multiple days or months interval data logs and charging session data in order to provide reporting to a utility that allows retroactively calculating meter data and performing accurate billing to its customers such that the smart EVSE to synchronize time if power is lost when the network connectivity is down and to retrieve the interval data logs and the charging session data for updating to a cloud automatically to gain network connectivity for gaining an ability to perform Network Time Protocol (NTP) synchronization of the EVSE system clock.

Abstract: Systems and methods for 2-factor authentication of an offline Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) are provided. One system comprises a data input apparatus for entering a qualifying identification of an installer and for entering an authorizing signal by the installer to login into an application that shows the EVSE that the installer is authorized to configure the EVSE. The login to initiate a power cycle of the EVSE which is a first-factor authentication and puts the EVSE in a configuration mode. The system further comprises an authorization computer connected to the data input apparatus for establishing an authorization signal and for verifying a received authorization signal for a user to connect the EVSE to Internet which puts the EVSE in a connected mode. The user rights of the user are cheeked as a second-factor authentication by a Charger configuration tool or a charger application or a configuration software.

Abstract: A system and a method to upgrade an existing standard Electric Vehicle (EV) charger from Grid to EV (V1G) to Vehicle to Grid (V2G) in order to send power from a grid to an EV as well as from the EV to the grid. The method comprises loading the existing standard EV charger initially developed to support only V1G with a V2G compatible firmware. The method further comprises locally configuring the existing standard EV charger for V2G operation to locally enable the existing standard EV charger to allow V2G functionality after an inspection such that the existing standard EV charger supports a V2G communication interface for bi-directional charging/discharging of electric vehicles (EVs). A local configuration requires an authorization via a cloud for conversion of the existing standard EV charger from V1G to V2G.

Abstract: An Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) configuration management system is provided for managing configuration of an EVSE. The system comprises a centralized system configured to supply locally or remotely a series of known valid credential combinations to a group of EVSEs on a sharing basis. It further comprises a first EVSE communicatively coupled to the centralized system. The first EVSE comprises a first processor and a first memory storing instructions that, when executed by the first processor, cause the first EVSE to: store in the first EVSE locally/remotely a first wireless network configuration based on a first valid credential combination associated with a first wireless network that has a first login and a first password, and store in the first EVSE remotely a second wireless network configuration based on a second valid credential combination associated with a second wireless network that has a second login and a second password.

Abstract: Techniques for activating charging stations for an EV driver are disclosed. A charging station authorization system of an electric mobility service provider (eMSP) may receive information from an EV driver describing an electric vehicle (EV), preferences, constraints and trip information. The charging station authorization system may determine one or more routes for the trip that include use of charging stations owned or operated by Charge Point Operators (CPOs) during the trip and fit within the constraints. The charging station authorization system may order, based on costs of using charging stations, the routes, and/or recommend use of a route. Based on a EV driver selection and/or authorization, the charging station authorization system may send a request to one or more CPO computing systems to authorize charging by the EV driver of an EV at charging stations along the selected.

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Abstract: Techniques for estimating a vehicle state of charge (“SoC”) are disclosed. A computing device may determine a first instance of connectivity between the computing device and an electric vehicle and determine a first location of the computing device associated with the first instance of connectivity. The computing device may detect completion of a first trip of the electric vehicle, wherein the first trip reflects movement of the electric vehicle from the first location to a second location, and determine a first distance traveled by the electric vehicle during the first trip based on the first location and the second location. The computing device may select the electric vehicle for charging using the determined first instance of connectivity between the computing device and the electric vehicle, estimate a SoC of the selected electric vehicle using the determined first distance, and transmit the estimated SoC to a charging station.

Abstract: An insole having a soft, resiliently compressible cushioning urethane foam body shaped to be placed inside footwear and to lie be beneath the length and width of the user's foot; the forefoot portion having a forefoot oblong or circular domed pad which is positioned to be under an MTP-1 joint of a user to elevate and cushion the MTP-1 joint of the user by 2 mm to 4 mm thereby supinating the user's foot towards an lateral outer side of the insole. A continuous flexible and minimally compressible support shell attached to the foam body extending from along the perimeter of the insole from the medial edge of the insole from the forefoot pad back to the lateral edge of the rearfoot portion to cradle the heel. The support shell is configured to help stabilize and correct the user's foot position to more properly align the user's kneecap to reduce knee pain.

Abstract: This disclosure discusses systems, methods, and techniques for charging a plurality of electric vehicles (EVs). In one aspect, a system may include a plurality of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), and the EVSEs are coupled between a power grid and the EVs. The system may also include a plurality of power meters, and a respective power meter may measure an amount of power received from a respective EV. The system may determine an instance of communication connectivity between the system and the EVs. After establishing communication, the system may communicate with the EVs using any communication protocol and/or standard. The communication may then enable the system to receive EV characteristics, for example, a state of charge of each EV. Based on the EV characteristics, the system may then determine power conversion efficiencies of each EVSE. By so doing, the system can determine power losses associated with each EVSE.