US 11909010

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US Patent 11909010

• Title: Vehicular battery charger, charging system, and method with in-vehicle display of charge time
• Assignee: CHARGELOGIC LLC
• Inventor: Christopher B. Austin
• Filing Date: 2022-04-12
• Issue Date: 2024-02-20
• Abstract: The patent describes a vehicular battery charger, charging system, and method that provides in-vehicle display of charge time. Key aspects include a vehicle charger with a controller, a display, and user-manipulatable controls to enter a desired charging session end time. The controller adjusts the power supply to the battery (increasing/decreasing charge rate, starting/stopping charging) based on the time needed to charge by the user-specified end time. Some embodiments feature an in-vehicle display and controls, memory for user-entered times, a function to charge to a threshold level regardless of the scheduled time, and the ability to display various charging session information (e.g., time remaining, power consumed, cost). Communication with a remote controller (e.g., power utility or user's computer) is also disclosed, enabling remote control of charging states and transmission of event signals, such as power interruptions or full charge notifications. The system can also include inductive charging with positional feedback.

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