Methodology for vehicle readiness on approach
AssigneeGM Global Technology Operations LLC
InventorsBrandon R. Jones, Matthew S. Stout, Natalie R. Stokes, David A. Lafave
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Abstract
An electric vehicle, and a system and method for charging the electric vehicle. The system includes a user locating system and a processor. The user locating system is configured to determine a location of the user. The processor is configured to charge the vehicle at a first charging rate and determine a location of a user of the vehicle with respect to the vehicle. The processor adjusts the charging of the vehicle from the first charging rate to a second charging rate when the location of the user is within a selected distance from the vehicle.
Claims20
A method of charging an electric vehicle, comprising:
- charging the vehicle at a first charging rate;
- determining, at a processor, a location of a user of the vehicle with respect to the vehicle;
- and
- adjusting the charging of the vehicle from the first charging rate to a second charging rate when the location is within a selected distance from the vehicle.
A system for charging an electric vehicle, comprising:
- a user locating system configured to determine a location of a user;
- and
- a processor configured to:
- charge the vehicle at a first charging rate;
- and
- adjust the charging of the vehicle from the first charging rate to a second charging rate when the location is within a selected distance from the vehicle.
An electric vehicle, comprising:
- a user locating system configured to determine a location of a user;
- and
- a processor configured to:
- charge the vehicle at a first charging rate;
- and
- adjust the charging of the vehicle from the first charging rate to a second charging rate when the location is within a selected distance from the vehicle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.