Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for detecting a collision event and taking measures to reduce resulting damage and injury. This may be accomplished by an electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) receiving power from a first power source, wherein the EVCS uses the power to charge an electric vehicle. The EVCS can use a sensor to detect an object within a threshold distance of the EVCS. The EVCS can use the information collected by the sensor to determine if the object will contact the EVCS. If the EVCS determines that the object will contact the EVCS the EVCS can take measures (e.g., stop receiving power from the power source) to reduce damage and/or injury.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for monitoring an electric vehicle using an electric vehicle charging station (EVCS). This may be accomplished by an EVCS charging an electric vehicle, wherein the electric vehicle is associated with a profile. The EVCS may then receive a request from a user device, wherein the profile associates the user device with the electric vehicle. The request may request an image and/or video of the electric vehicle. In response to the request, the EVCS can transmit an image and/or video to the user device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for providing a method for better allocation of EVCS services. This may be accomplished by an electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) updating a status of a parking space associated with the EVCS. For example, when the EVCS is charging an electric vehicle, the status of the parking space may be “occupied.” After the electric vehicle leaves the parking space, the EVCS may update the status of the parking space to “available.” The EVCS may also transmit the parking space status to electric vehicles requiring charging.

Abstract: Systems and method for charging the battery of an electric vehicle (EV) and climatically controlling the inside cabin of the electric vehicle are described. The methods include detecting that an EV is electrically connected to a charging station and then determining the current temperature inside the EV. Climatic user preferences can be retrieved and used to determine a desired climate inside the cabin when the user returns to the vehicle. Using the desired climate inside the cabin to determine an estimated charge, where the estimated charge is sufficient to both obtain the desired climate inside the cabin by the time the users return and have the battery of the vehicle charged to an acceptable level.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for identifying the status of an electric vehicle charging station’s (EVCS) parking space. This may be accomplished by an EVCS detecting an electric vehicle in a parking space using one or more sensors. The EVCS can use the one or more sensors to receive user information relating to the detected electric vehicle. The EVCS can then determine a status (e.g., “Occupied,” “Soon to be occupied,” “Available,” “Soon to be available,” etc.) of the parking space using the received user information. The EVCS then transmits the status to a device (e.g., server, smartphone, etc.).

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for delivering items using an electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) system. The EVCS system may comprise an EVCS for charge electric vehicles. The EVCS system may also comprise a delivery vehicle removably coupled to the EVCS. The EVCS may have a compartment and/or shelf designed to house the delivery vehicle. Upon receipt of a delivery request, the delivery vehicle departs from the EVCS and transports items (e.g., batteries, charges, purchases, etc.) to one or more users.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for charging an electric vehicle based on the inferred dwell time of a user of the electric vehicle. This may be accomplished by an electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) receiving a request from a user to charge an electric vehicle. The EVCS can use the request to identify a profile associated with the user, wherein the profile comprises user information related to the user. The EVCS then estimates a dwell time for the user using the user information. The EVCS can use the dwell time to estimate a total charge time for the electric vehicle. The EVCS then charges the electric vehicle based on the estimated charge time.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for administering services (e.g., charging rates, charging costs, user experiences, etc.) to an electric vehicle based on a characteristic of the electric vehicle. This may be accomplished by an electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) charging an electric vehicle and using one or more sensors to capture information about the electric vehicle. The EVCS can using the captured information to determine a characteristic of the electric vehicle. The EVCS can then use the determined characteristic of the electric vehicle to administer a service. For example, an EVCS may capture an image of an electric vehicle and use image recognition to determine the model (i.e., vehicle characteristic) of the electric vehicle. The EVCS can then charge the electric vehicle using a first charging rate (i.e., service) based on the model of the electric vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for administering services (e.g., charging rates, charging costs, user experiences, etc.) to an electric vehicle based on a characteristic of the electric vehicle. This may be accomplished by an electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) charging an electric vehicle and using one or more sensors to capture information about the electric vehicle. The EVCS can using the captured information to determine a characteristic of the electric vehicle. The EVCS can then use the determined characteristic of the electric vehicle to administer a service. For example, an EVCS may capture an image of an electric vehicle and use image recognition to determine the model (i.e., vehicle characteristic) of the electric vehicle. The EVCS can then charge the electric vehicle using a first charging rate (i.e., service) based on the model of the electric vehicle.