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AssigneeGM Global Technology Operations LLC
InventorsErik C. Nordstrom, Jeffrey J. Hoorn, Stephen M. Cichy
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Methods, systems are provided for controlling an auxiliary power outlet in a vehicle. The method includes connecting the battery powered device to the accessory power outlet, synchronizing communications between the battery powered device to a computing device of the vehicle, and determining when the battery powered device is connected to an electric bus and is charging. When the battery powered device is either not connected to the electric bus or the battery powered device is not charging, then disconnecting power from the accessory power outlet. The system includes a battery, an electrical bus electrically connected to the battery, at least one auxiliary power outlet in electrical communication with the battery and configured to mate with a battery charging port of a battery operated device; and an electronic control unit (ECU). The ECU is configured to disconnect power from the accessory power outlet when the battery is charged.
A method for controlling an accessory power outlet by a computing device in a vehicle while charging a battery powered device, the vehicle having an electrical bus, a battery, and an accessory power outlet, wherein the accessory power outlet receives power from the battery and charges the battery powered device using the power supplied by the battery, the method comprising:
A system for controlling an accessory power outlet (APO) in a vehicle while charging a battery powered device comprising:
A vehicle comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.