KR102741081B1 - Server and method for providing charging service for vehicle charging - Google Patents

Abstract

A charging service providing server for vehicle charging includes a storage, a communication interface unit, a memory, and a processor. The processor of the charging service providing server executes instructions stored in the memory, determines whether a charging service providing condition is satisfied by using a first charging service providing model that inputs vehicle information including charging status information and location information of the vehicle, which are stored in the storage, and if the charging service providing condition is satisfied, determines a charging service providing plan by using a second charging service providing model that inputs vehicle information, charging service situation information, and road situation information, and transmits information about the determined charging service providing plan to a user terminal corresponding to the vehicle through the communication interface unit, and transmits charging service operation information according to the determined charging service providing plan to a charging service technician terminal.

Description

{SERVER AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CHARGING SERVICE FOR VEHICLE CHARGING}

The present invention relates to a charging service providing server and method for charging a vehicle, and a charging service support application for charging a vehicle.

The electric vehicle market is growing rapidly day by day due to the rapidly increasing demand for electric vehicles. However, electric vehicle charging infrastructure is insufficient, and it is difficult to build charging infrastructure in areas with dense multi-family housing or many old buildings.

There is a need for a new type of electric vehicle charging solution that can overcome the spatial constraints required for charger installation and the time constraints required for charging.

The present invention provides a charging service providing server and method for vehicle charging, which enables vehicle charging according to a call from a user who needs to charge his/her vehicle, and a charging service support application for vehicle charging.

The present invention provides a charging service providing server and method that determine a charging service provision plan for a vehicle that satisfies the charging service provision conditions and provides a charging service.

A charging service providing server for vehicle charging according to the first aspect includes a storage, a communication interface unit, a memory storing instructions, and a processor executing the instructions to determine whether a charging service providing condition is satisfied by using a first charging service providing model that inputs vehicle information including charging status information and location information of a vehicle stored in the storage, and if the charging service providing condition is satisfied, to determine a charging service providing plan by using a second charging service providing model that inputs the vehicle information, charging service situation information, and road situation information, and to transmit information about the determined charging service providing plan to a user terminal corresponding to the vehicle through the communication interface unit, and to transmit charging service operation information according to the determined charging service providing plan to a charging service technician terminal.

A method for providing a charging service for vehicle charging according to a second aspect includes a step of determining whether a charging service provision condition is satisfied by using a first charging service provision model that inputs vehicle information including charging status information and location information of the vehicle; a step of determining a charging service provision plan by using a second charging service provision model that inputs the vehicle information, charging service situation information, and road situation information when the charging service provision condition is satisfied; a step of transmitting information about the determined charging service provision plan to a user terminal corresponding to the vehicle; and a step of transmitting charging service operation information according to the determined charging service provision plan to a charging service technician terminal.

A computer-readable storage medium according to a third aspect stores a program to be executed by a computer, the program including: commands for determining whether a charging service provision condition is satisfied by using a first charging service provision model that inputs vehicle information including charging status information and location information of the vehicle; commands for determining a charging service provision plan by using a second charging service provision model that inputs the vehicle information, charging service situation information, and road situation information when the charging service provision condition is satisfied; commands for transmitting information about the determined charging service provision plan to a user terminal corresponding to the vehicle; and commands for transmitting charging service operation information according to the determined charging service provision plan to a charging service technician terminal.

Figure 1 is a drawing for explaining a charging service environment for vehicle charging.
Figure 2 is a drawing for explaining the configuration and operation of the vehicle.
Figure 3 is a drawing for explaining the configuration and operation of a user terminal.
Figure 4 is a drawing for explaining the configuration and operation of a charging service providing server for vehicle charging.
Figure 5 is a drawing for explaining a process for providing a charging service according to a real-time call.
Figure 6 is a drawing for explaining a user interface according to execution of a charging service support application for vehicle charging.
Figure 7 is a drawing to explain the user interface that changes after a real-time call.
Figure 8 is a drawing for explaining a user interface that outputs a charging status and charging result screen after charging starts.
Figure 9 is a drawing for explaining the process of providing a charging service according to a reservation call.
FIG. 10 is a drawing for explaining a user interface for selecting a reservation call in a user interface according to execution of a charging service support application for vehicle charging.
FIG. 11 is a drawing for explaining a user interface for setting a rapid charging reservation in a user interface according to execution of a charging service support application for vehicle charging.
FIG. 12 is a drawing for explaining a user interface for setting a slow charging reservation in a user interface according to execution of a charging service support application for vehicle charging.
FIG. 13 is a drawing for explaining an example of a user interface for setting a dawn charging reservation in a user interface according to execution of a charging service support application for vehicle charging.
FIG. 14 is a drawing for explaining another example of a user interface for setting a dawn charging reservation in a user interface according to execution of a charging service support application for vehicle charging.
Figure 15 is a flowchart illustrating a charging service support method for vehicle charging.
Figure 16 is a flow chart showing a method for providing charging services for vehicle charging.
Figure 17 is a drawing for explaining a process of providing a charging service for vehicle charging performed by a charging service providing server.
Figure 18 is a flowchart illustrating a charging service providing method for vehicle charging performed by a charging service providing server.

Hereinafter, various embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In order to more clearly explain the features of the embodiments, detailed descriptions of matters that are widely known to those skilled in the art to which the embodiments below belong will be omitted.

Meanwhile, when it is said in this specification that a certain configuration is "connected" to another configuration, this includes not only the case where it is "directly connected" but also the case where it is "connected with another configuration in between." In addition, when it is said that a certain configuration "includes" another configuration, this means that, unless specifically stated otherwise, it does not exclude other configurations but may include other configurations as well.

Additionally, terms including ordinal numbers, such as "first" or "second," used herein may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

The present embodiments relate to a charging service providing server and method for vehicle charging, and a charging service support application for vehicle charging. Detailed descriptions of matters that are widely known to those skilled in the art to which the following embodiments belong are omitted.

Figure 1 is a drawing for explaining a charging service environment for vehicle charging.

A vehicle (100) refers to a means of transportation or a moving means equipped with a rechargeable battery device. For example, the vehicle (100) may be an electric vehicle, a hybrid car, an electric scooter, an electric kickboard, an electric two-wheeled vehicle, etc. that can be charged electrically. The vehicle (100) can be operated by appropriately distributing the power of the battery device to places inside the vehicle (100) that require power supply. When power is supplied from the battery device to various parts of the vehicle (100), the battery device is discharged and requires charging.

The user terminal (200) is a terminal device of a user who owns or uses a vehicle (100), and can request the use of a charging service from the charging service providing server (300). The user terminal (200) can transmit charging service call information to the charging service providing server (300), and receive analysis results including whether charging service can be provided from the charging service providing server (300). The user can call a charging service technician to the vehicle (100) at a desired time and place through a real-time call or a reservation call using the user terminal (200).

The charging service providing server (300) can provide a charging service that goes to a desired location at a desired time for the consumer. The charging service providing server (300) analyzes whether charging service can be provided using information received from a vehicle (100) or a user terminal (200), and provides a charging service based on the analysis result. The charging service providing server (300) can be implemented using a technology such as cloud computing. The charging service providing server (300) can store corporate information of multiple charging service providers, and can provide a charging service providing virtual machine for each company to manage each charging service.

The charging service technician terminal (400) can receive charging service operation information from the charging service providing server (300). The charging service operation information can include information on a vehicle to receive the charging service, charging type information, information on the time to provide the charging service, and charging location information. The charging service technician terminal (400) can be a terminal device carried by the charging service technician, or a terminal device built into a means of transportation that carries the charging device. The means of transportation that performs the charging service can be equipped with a mobile charging device or a built-in charging device. The means of transportation that performs the charging service can wait in a charging station that provides the charging service, or can be deployed in a certain area for a certain period of time in the form of a pop-up means of transportation.

The external server (500) may be an e-commerce server of an outsourcing company providing additional services. The charging service providing server (300) may provide additional services such as car washing and light maintenance in addition to the charging service, or may provide additional services together with the charging service through partnerships with other companies providing additional services. The charging service providing server (300) may be connected to the external server (500) to collect information necessary for providing the charging service or request additional services from the external server (500).

Figure 2 is a drawing for explaining the configuration and operation of a vehicle (100).

Referring to FIG. 2, the vehicle (100) includes a memory (110), a processor (120), a user interface unit (130), a communication interface unit (140), a driving device (150), and a sensor device (160). Those skilled in the art related to the present embodiment will recognize that other general components may be included in addition to the components illustrated in FIG. 2.

The memory (110) can store software and/or computer programs. The memory (110) can store instructions executable by the processor (120). The processor (120) can access and use data stored in the memory (110), or store new data in the memory (110). The processor (120) can execute instructions stored in the memory (110). The processor (120) can include at least one processing module.

The user interface unit (130) may include an input section for receiving input from a user, such as a driver, and an output section for providing information. The input section may receive various types of input from the user, and the output section may include a display panel and a controller for controlling the display panel. The user interface unit (130) may be provided in the form of a touch screen in which a display panel and a touch panel are combined.

The communication interface unit (140) can perform wired or wireless communication with other devices or networks. To this end, the communication interface unit (140) can include a communication module that supports at least one of various wired or wireless communication methods. The communication interface unit (140) can be connected to a device located outside the vehicle (100) and transmit and receive messages containing signals or data.

The driving device (150) may include a brake, an accelerator, a steering device, a battery device, a drive motor, a transmission, etc. The brake may be a combination of members configured to decelerate the vehicle (100). The accelerator may be a combination of members configured to control the operating speed of the drive motor, thereby controlling the speed of the vehicle (100). The steering device may be a device used to control the direction of the vehicle (100). The battery device may be a source of energy that provides power to the drive motor in whole or in part. That is, the drive motor may be configured to convert electrical energy stored in the battery device into mechanical energy. The battery device may provide electricity to the systems and devices of the vehicle (100). The drive motor may be an electric motor. If the vehicle (100) is a gas-electric hybrid car, the drive motor may be a gasoline engine and an electric motor. The transmission may be configured to transmit mechanical power from the drive motor to the wheels/tires.

The sensor device (160) may include a sensor configured to detect information about an environment in which the vehicle (100) is located, and one or more actuators configured to modify a position or orientation of the sensors. According to one embodiment, the sensor device (160) may include at least one of a Global Positioning System (GPS), a camera, an inertial sensor, an acceleration sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a distance sensor, a speed sensor, an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), a RADAR device, and a LIDAR device, but is not limited thereto. The GPS may be a sensor configured to estimate a geographic position of the vehicle (100). The camera may include multiple cameras, and the multiple cameras may be positioned at multiple locations on the interior and exterior of the vehicle (100). The IMU may be a combination of at least one sensor configured to detect changes in position and orientation of the vehicle (100) based on inertial acceleration. The RADAR device may be a sensor configured to detect objects in an environment in which the vehicle (100) is positioned using radio signals. The LIDAR unit may be a sensor configured to detect objects in an environment in which the vehicle (100) is positioned using lasers. More specifically, the LIDAR unit may include a laser light source and/or a laser scanner configured to emit a laser, and a detector configured to detect a reflection of the laser.

Figure 3 is a drawing for explaining the configuration and operation of a user terminal (200).

Referring to FIG. 3, the user terminal (200) includes a memory (210), a processor (220), a user interface unit (230), and a communication interface unit (240). Those skilled in the art related to the present embodiment will understand that other general components may be included in addition to the components illustrated in FIG. 3.

The memory (210) can store software and/or computer programs. For example, the memory (210) can store programs such as applications, application programming interfaces (APIs), and various types of data. The memory (210) can store instructions executable by the processor (220).

The processor (220) can access and use data stored in the memory (210), or store new data in the memory (210). The processor (220) can execute instructions stored in the memory (210). The processor (220) can execute an application installed in the user terminal (200).

The processor (220) may include at least one processing module. The processor (220) may control other components included in the user terminal (200) to perform operations corresponding to execution results of instructions or computer programs, etc.

The user interface unit (230) may include an input unit for receiving input from a user and an output unit for providing information. The input unit may receive various types of input from the user and may include at least one of a keypad, a touch panel, and a pen recognition panel. The output unit may include a display panel and a controller for controlling the display panel and may be implemented in various ways such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diodes) display, an AM-OLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), and a PDP (Plasma Display Panel). The display panel may be implemented to be flexible or wearable. The user interface unit (230) may be provided in the form of a touch screen in which a display panel and a touch panel are combined.

The communication interface unit (240) can perform wired and wireless communication with other devices or networks. To this end, the communication interface unit (240) can include a communication module that supports at least one of various wired and wireless communication methods. For example, a communication module that performs short-range communication such as Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity), Bluetooth, various types of mobile communication or ultra-wideband communication such as 3G, 4G, and 5G can be included. The communication interface unit (240) can be connected to a device located outside the user terminal (200) and transmit and receive messages including signals or data.

The processor (220) can perform the following operations by executing instructions stored in the memory (210).

The processor (220) may receive charging service call information in the user interface according to the execution of the charging service support application, and transmit the charging service call information to the charging service providing server (300). For example, the processor (220) may automatically receive vehicle information including charging status information and vehicle identification information of the vehicle through communication with the vehicle (100), and may manually receive user selection information including call type information and charging location information in the user interface. The charging status information may include information on the total charging capacity of the battery device and information on the current remaining charge amount.

The processor (220) may, in response to transmitting charging service call information through the communication interface unit (240), receive, from the charging service providing server (300), an analysis result of analyzing whether charging service can be provided based on the charging service call information and the charging service status information stored in the charging service providing server (300). The processor (220) may change and output a user interface based on the received analysis result.

For example, the processor (220) may receive vehicle information including charging status information and vehicle identification information of the vehicle (100), real-time call information including charging type information, and user selection information including charging location information into the user interface. After the user terminal (200) transmits and receives information through communication with the charging service providing server (300), the processor (220) may output information on the arrival time and location of the charging service technician and information on the expected charging time required to the changed user interface.

For example, the processor (220) may receive vehicle information including vehicle charging status information and vehicle identification information, and user selection information including reservation call information and charging location information into the user interface. At this time, the reservation call information may include charging type information and reservation time information. After the user terminal (200) transmits and receives information through communication with the charging service providing server (300), the processor (220) may output reservation result information and charging status information of the vehicle (100) and expected charging time information according to the charging type information to the changed user interface.

For example, after receiving an arrival notification of a charging service technician or receiving reservation result information, the processor (220) may receive vehicle control authority including a sharing period and a sharing function of the digital key through the digital key sharing authority setting of the vehicle (100). The user may set the sharing period and the sharing function of the digital key by considering the expected charging time information and additional services. The processor (220) may transmit the vehicle control authority to the charging service providing server (300). Thereafter, the charging service providing server (300) may transmit the vehicle control authority to the charging service technician terminal (400), or may store the vehicle control authority and then transmit the vehicle control authority to the charging service technician terminal (400) when requested by the charging service technician terminal (400).

For example, when a charging service is provided to a vehicle (100), the processor (220) may receive the charging status and charging result from the charging service providing server (300) and output a user interface reflecting the received charging status and charging result. Accordingly, the user may check in real time whether the charging service is being properly performed through the user terminal (200) and check whether the charging service is completed.

Meanwhile, multiple users registered in a given charging service area can subscribe to a subscription service that shares the allocated charging amount for a certain period of time. The processor (220) of the user terminal (200) can provide a user interface so that the user can subscribe to the subscription service. After subscribing to the subscription service, when requesting a charging service from the charging service providing server (300), the processor (220) can transmit charging service call information that further includes member management information of the subscription service.

Figure 4 is a drawing for explaining the configuration and operation of a charging service providing server (300) for vehicle charging.

Referring to FIG. 4, the charging service providing server (300) includes a memory (310), a processor (320), storage (330), and a communication interface unit (340). Those skilled in the art related to the present embodiment will understand that other general components may be included in addition to the components illustrated in FIG. 4.

Each component of the block diagram of Fig. 4 may be separated, added, or omitted depending on the implementation method of the charging service providing server (300). That is, depending on the implementation method, one component may be subdivided into two or more components, two or more components may be combined into one component, or some components may be added or removed.

The memory (310) can store instructions executable by the processor (320). The memory (310) can store software or a program.

The processor (320) can execute instructions stored in the memory (310). The processor (320) can perform overall control of the charging service providing server (300). The processor (320) can obtain information and requests received through the communication interface unit (340) and store the received information in the storage (330). In addition, the processor (320) can process the received information. For example, the processor (320) can obtain information used for providing the charging service from information received from the user terminal (200), or perform a processing operation for managing the received information and store it in the storage (330). In addition, the processor (320) may, in response to a request obtained from the user terminal (200), transmit information for providing a charging service to the user terminal (200), the charging service technician terminal (400), and the external server (500) through the communication interface unit (340) using data or information stored in the storage (330).

The storage (330) can store various software and information required for the charging service providing server (300) to provide the charging service. For example, the storage (330) can store programs, applications, and various data or information used for the charging service running on the charging service providing server (300).

The storage (330) can store and manage information for managing charging services by vehicle (100) or user by database. For example, the storage (330) can store information on the user's vehicle usage pattern and charging pattern in correspondence with vehicle identification information. In this way, the information stored in the storage (330) can be converted into big data and used to predict information used for managing the vehicle (100) through various types of algorithms, mathematical models, and statistical models. For example, the processor (320) can estimate the aging degree of the battery device and analyze the charging pattern based on the charging service log file stored in the storage (330). The processor (320) can apply the aging degree of the battery device and the charging pattern to the battery life prediction model to predict the life of the battery device.

The communication interface unit (340) can perform communication with external devices such as a vehicle (100), a user terminal (200), a charging service technician terminal (400), an external server (500), etc. For example, the charging service providing server (300) can receive a charging service request or preset information for setting up a charging service environment from the user terminal (200), and can provide information related to the charging service in response to a request from an external device.

The charging service providing server (300) may be composed of a load distribution server and functional servers providing a charging service. For example, the functional servers may be a charging service reception server, a charging service status information management server, a charging service analysis server, etc. The charging service providing server (300) may be composed of multiple servers divided by function, or may be a server integrated into one.

The processor (320) can perform the following operations by executing instructions stored in the memory (310).

According to an example, the processor (320) may receive charging service call information from an external device through the communication interface unit (340). The external device may be a vehicle (100) or a user terminal (200). The charging service call information may include vehicle information including charging status information and vehicle identification information of the vehicle (100), and user selection information including call type information and charging location information.

For example, the processor (320) may analyze whether a charging service can be provided based on charging service call information received from an external device and charging service situation information stored in storage (330). The charging service situation information may include call situation information on a completed reception, charging service technician situation information, and charging device situation information.

For example, the processor (320) may determine an optimal charging service provision plan based on charging status information of the vehicle (100), charging history information corresponding to vehicle identification information, call type information, charging location information, and charging service situation information.

For example, if the call type information received from the external device is real-time call information including charging type information, the analysis result may include information on the arrival time and location of the charging service technician and information on the expected charging time. For another example, if the call type information received from the external device is reservation call information including charging type information and reservation time information, the analysis result may include information on the reservation result and information on the expected charging time.

For example, the processor (320) may transmit analysis results to an external device through a communication interface unit (340) and transmit charging service operation information to a charging service technician terminal (400) based on the analysis results.

For example, the processor (320) may store a charging service log file corresponding to the vehicle (100) in the storage (330) each time it provides a charging service to the vehicle (100), and may analyze the battery status of the vehicle (100) based on the stored charging service log file. If the analyzed battery status is lower than a predetermined charging status or higher than a predetermined aging level, the processor (320) may transmit the analyzed battery status to an external device.

Fig. 5 is a drawing for explaining a process of providing a charging service according to a real-time call. The charging service can be provided according to a real-time call or a scheduled call. Fig. 5 explains an example of providing a charging service according to a real-time call, and Fig. 9 explains an example of providing a charging service according to a scheduled call.

The user terminal (200) can execute a charging service support application. (S 505) The charging service support application may be installed in the user terminal (200) or the vehicle (100). However, for the convenience of the following description, it is assumed that the charging service support application is installed in the user terminal (200), as shown in FIG. 5. When charging is required for the vehicle (100), the user can execute the charging service support application installed in the user terminal (200).

The user terminal (200) can request vehicle information from the vehicle (100). (S 510) If a communication connection between the vehicle (100) and the user terminal (200) is possible, the user terminal (200) can automatically request vehicle information from the vehicle (100) when the charging service support application is executed in order to obtain the latest vehicle information. However, if a communication connection between the vehicle (100) and the user terminal (200) is not possible, unlike as shown in FIG. 5, the user may manually input vehicle information into the user terminal (200).

The vehicle (100) can check vehicle information. (S 515) The vehicle information may include charging status information and vehicle identification information.

The vehicle (100) can transmit vehicle information to the user terminal (200). (S 520) The user terminal (200) can update the vehicle information by receiving the current charging status information of the vehicle (100) from the vehicle (100).

The user terminal (200) can input real-time call information. (S 525) The real-time call information can include charging type information, and either rapid charging or slow charging can be selected by the user. The user terminal (200) can input charging location information as user selection information along with the real-time call information through the user interface. The user can select the real-time call information as the call type information, and select the charging location information by specifying a location on a map or entering an address. The charging location information can be input as an estimated current location through the GPS of the user terminal (200) through the user interface, and can be determined by the user adjusting the detailed location.

The user terminal (200) can transmit charging service call information to the charging service providing server (300). (S 530) The charging service call information can include vehicle information and user selection information. The charging service providing server (300) can receive charging service call information from the user terminal (200).

The charging service providing server (300) can analyze whether the charging service can be provided based on the charging service call information and the charging service status information stored in the charging service providing server (300). (S 535) The charging service status information can be information about how many calls have been received or can be received for each time zone, whether there are available charging service technicians and means of transportation carrying charging devices, and the types and numbers of available charging devices. The charging service providing server (300) can analyze whether the charging service can be provided for a real-time call, and generate analysis result information to be transmitted to the user terminal (200) and charging service operation information to be transmitted to the charging service technician terminal (400).

The charging service providing server (300) can transmit the analysis result of whether the charging service can be provided to the user terminal (200). (S 540) The user terminal (200) can receive the analysis result of whether the charging service can be provided from the charging service providing server (300).

The user terminal (200) can output a waiting screen based on the analysis results received from the charging service providing server (300). (S 545) For example, the user terminal (200) can output information on the arrival time and location of the charging service technician and information on the expected charging time as a user interface of the waiting screen.

The charging service providing server (300) can transmit charging service task information to the charging service technician terminal (400). (S 550) Accordingly, the charging service technician can identify vehicle information to be provided with charging service, charging type information, time information to be provided with charging service, charging location information, etc. In the case of a real-time call, the charging service technician can prepare a mobile charging device according to the charging type, go to the location according to the charging location information, and find the vehicle to be charged in order to perform the assigned charging service task.

When the charging service provider server (300) receives an arrival notification from the charging service technician terminal (400), it can transmit the arrival notification to the user terminal (200). (S 555)

After receiving the arrival notification of the charging service technician, the user terminal (200) can input vehicle control authority including the sharing period and sharing function of the digital key by setting the digital key sharing authority of the vehicle (100). (S 560) The user can set the sharing period and sharing function of the digital key by considering the expected charging time information and additional services. The digital key sharing authority setting can be set in advance, and a user who does not want to share the digital key can go to the vehicle (100) and meet the charging service technician.

When the charging service providing server (300) receives vehicle control authority, i.e., a shared digital key, from the user terminal (200), it can transmit the shared digital key to the charging service technician terminal (400). (S 565)

A charging service technician can provide a charging service to a vehicle (100). To this end, the charging service technician terminal (400) can open the door or fuel tank of the vehicle (100) using a shared digital key. (S 570)

When the charging service providing server (300) receives the charging status and result from the charging service technician terminal (400), it can transmit the charging status and result to the user terminal (200). (S 575) The user terminal (200) can receive the charging status and charging result from the charging service providing server (300).

The user terminal (200) can output a user interface reflecting the charging status and charging result. (S 580) The user can check in real time whether the charging service is being properly performed through the user terminal (200) and check whether the charging service is completed. Accordingly, the charging service usage fee can be paid according to the payment method (e.g., electronic payment, credit card payment, subscription fee deduction payment, etc.) registered by the user in advance.

Figure 6 is a drawing for explaining a user interface according to execution of a charging service support application for vehicle charging.

The charging service support application may be provided in the form of a mobile application or web application so that non-face-to-face service application and non-face-to-face charging service provision can be made. The charging service support application may be installed in a vehicle (100) or a user terminal (200), and for convenience of explanation, the following description assumes that it is in the form of a mobile application installed in a user terminal (200).

The various types of user interfaces shown in the present disclosure are merely examples for the convenience of explanation, and the user interface can be implemented in various designs by changing the configuration or style of the screen to receive user input for various pieces of information on one screen or to receive user input continuously through screens provided sequentially.

Referring to FIG. 6, the user terminal (200) may output a start screen when a charging service support application is executed, and may output the application home screen when a 'service start' button is input by the user. The home screen may include a 'CHARGE NOW' button for a real-time call, and a 'reservation charging' button for a reservation call. In addition, the home screen may further include buttons such as 'Find a charging station', 'Subscription service', 'My information', 'Emergency dispatch', 'Free charging', 'Community', 'Customer center', and 'Settings', and may display charging status information of the vehicle (100), but is not limited thereto, and the user interface of the home screen may have changed components or display methods.

'Find a charging station' is a menu that provides the location of a charging station equipped with a charging device. When the 'Find a charging station' button is entered on the home screen, a function screen of a user interface that shows the location of a charging station or allows searching for a charging station with specific conditions may be provided. For example, a user may set at least one condition, such as a charging station with the shortest waiting time, a charging station with the lowest charging cost, a charging station with the closest charging device, a charging station with a rapid charging device, etc., on the user interface, and check the location of a charging station that satisfies all of the conditions. The charging station may be a pop-up charging station (pop-up station), and a pop-up charging station refers to a place where a mobile charging device is installed at a certain location for a certain period of time to provide a charging service for a limited time.

'Subscription service' is a charging service membership menu that provides charging service for a certain period of time. The charging service provision server (300) can provide additional services or benefit services or provide customized charging services by using the member management information of users who have subscribed to the subscription service. For example, multiple users registered in a certain charging service use area can subscribe to a subscription service that shares the allocated charging amount for a certain period of time. Users can pay a certain subscription fee when subscribing to the subscription service, and when using the subscription service including the charging service, the service usage fee corresponding to the service is deducted from the paid subscription fee, so that the subscription service can be used.

'My Information' is a menu where you can check usage history related to charging services or set member management information used to manage members of the charging service.

'Emergency dispatch' is a menu that quickly sends a service engineer according to the user's emergency dispatch call information. When the 'Emergency dispatch' button is entered on the home screen, a function screen of the user interface can be provided where the reason for emergency dispatch and the emergency dispatch location can be entered. Accordingly, a service engineer designated by the charging service provider or the insurance company to which the user is subscribed can be dispatched to the site.

'Free Charging' is a menu that guides or connects users to services that they must use to receive free charging services, or services of affiliates and related companies. 'Community' is a menu that allows users to access the Internet space that can be used by users of charging services. 'Customer Center' is a menu where you can receive Q&A or complaints related to charging services. 'Settings' is a menu that sets the usage environment of charging service support applications or sets basic information required to use charging services.

When a specific button is input on the home screen, the function screen corresponding to the button can be moved to the home screen in order to perform the function of the button. For example, as shown in Fig. 6, when the 'My Information' button is input, a function screen including buttons such as 'Customer Level', 'Charging History', 'Point Accumulation History', 'Sign Up for Subscription Service', and 'Check/Change My Information' can be displayed.

Figure 7 is a drawing to explain the user interface that changes after a real-time call.

Referring to Figure 7, the user interface shows the screen that switches to a standby screen right before sending charging service call information by selecting charging location information after the 'CHARGE NOW' button for real-time calling is entered on the home screen, and then changes to a screen notifying the arrival of the charging service technician.

The user terminal (200) can output information on the arrival time and location of the charging service technician and information on the expected charging time on the user interface of the waiting screen. In addition, the user interface of the waiting screen can further include buttons such as 'Request additional service' and 'Check my order', but is not limited thereto. The user interface of the charging service technician's arrival notification screen can further include operation menus that can perform 'Set real-time vehicle location information use' and 'Consent to charging port open/close operation', but is not limited thereto.

Figure 8 is a drawing for explaining a user interface that outputs a charging status and charging result screen after charging starts.

The user terminal (200) can output a user interface reflecting the charging status and charging result. While the charging service is being provided to the vehicle (100), a user interface reflecting the charging status, such as current charging status information and the remaining time required to complete the charging service, can be output. When charging is completed, a user interface reflecting the final charging status information can be output, and buttons such as 'Request additional service', 'Check charging point accumulation', and 'Check my order' can be additionally included in the user interface.

Fig. 9 is a drawing for explaining the process of providing a charging service according to a reservation call. Detailed explanations of contents that overlap with those explained in Fig. 5 above are omitted.

The user terminal (200) can execute a charging service support application. (S 905)

The user terminal (200) can receive vehicle information. (S 910) If a communication connection between the vehicle (100) and the user terminal (200) is not possible, the user can also manually input vehicle information directly into the user terminal (200). Unlike as shown in FIG. 9, if a communication connection between the vehicle (100) and the user terminal (200) is possible, the user terminal (200) can also receive vehicle information from the vehicle (100).

The user terminal (200) can input reservation call information. (S 915) The reservation call information can include charging type information and reservation time information. The user can select any one of the charging type information among rapid charging, slow charging, and dawn charging, and select a reservation time for charging with the selected charging type. The user terminal (200) can input charging location information together with reservation call information as user selection information in the user interface. The user can select reservation call information with call type information, and select charging location information together with the call type information.

The user terminal (200) can transmit charging service call information to the charging service providing server (300). (S 920) The charging service call information can include vehicle information and user selection information. The charging service providing server (300) can receive charging service call information from the user terminal (200).

The charging service providing server (300) can analyze whether charging service can be provided based on charging service call information and charging service status information stored in the charging service providing server (300). (S 925) The charging service providing server (300) can analyze whether charging service can be provided for a reservation call and generate analysis result information to be transmitted to the user terminal (200) and charging service operation information to be transmitted to the charging service technician terminal (400).

The charging service providing server (300) can transmit the analysis result of whether the charging service can be provided to the user terminal (200). (S 930) The user terminal (200) can receive the analysis result of whether the charging service can be provided from the charging service providing server (300).

The user terminal (200) can output a reservation result screen based on the analysis result received from the charging service providing server (300). (S 935) For example, the user terminal (200) can output reservation result information and expected charging time information as a user interface of the reservation result screen.

After the reservation result screen is output, the user terminal (200) can receive vehicle control authority including the sharing period and sharing function of the digital key by setting the digital key sharing authority of the vehicle (100). (S 940) For example, if the user selects the charging type as dawn charging, selects the reservation time as 'October 1, 03:00 ~ 05:00', and selects indoor car wash as an additional service, the user can set the sharing period of the digital key as 'October 1, 02:30 ~ 05:30', and set 'door open' as the sharing function. Unlike a real-time call, in the case of a reservation call, since the arrival of the charging service technician at the corresponding reservation time may not be confirmed, the user can check the reservation result screen and share the digital key in advance. However, a user who does not want to share the digital key can go to the vehicle (100) at the reservation time and meet the charging service technician.

The user terminal (200) can transfer vehicle control authority, i.e., a shared digital key, to the charging service providing server (300). (S 945)

The charging service providing server (300) can store the vehicle control authority, i.e., the shared digital key, in the storage (330) by corresponding it to the vehicle (100). (S 950)

The charging service providing server (300) can transmit charging service task information to the charging service technician terminal (400). (S 955) Accordingly, the charging service technician can prepare a mobile charging device according to the charging type to perform the assigned charging service task, go to the location according to the charging location information at the reserved time, and find the vehicle to be charged.

The charging service technician terminal (400) can transmit an arrival notification to the charging service providing server (300). (S 960)

When the charging service providing server (300) receives an arrival notification from the charging service technician terminal (400), it can transmit vehicle control authority, i.e., a shared digital key, to the charging service technician terminal (400). (S 965) For example, the charging service technician terminal (400) can transmit an arrival notification message including vehicle identification information to the charging service providing server (300), and the charging service providing server (300) can search for a shared digital key corresponding to the vehicle identification information in the storage (300) and transmit it to the charging service technician terminal (400).

A charging service technician can provide a charging service to a vehicle (100). To this end, the charging service technician terminal (400) can open the door or fuel tank of the vehicle (100) using a shared digital key. (S 970)

When the charging service providing server (300) receives the charging status and result from the charging service technician terminal (400), it can transmit the charging status and result to the user terminal (200). (S 975) The user terminal (200) can output a user interface reflecting the charging status and result. (S 980) Accordingly, the charging service usage fee can be paid according to the payment method (e.g., electronic payment, credit card payment, subscription fee deduction payment, etc.) registered by the user in advance. However, depending on the user's settings, the user terminal (200) may not receive the charging status and result in real time, but may output the charging result when the user requests confirmation through the application.

FIG. 10 is a drawing for explaining a user interface for selecting a reservation call in a user interface according to execution of a charging service support application for vehicle charging.

Referring to FIG. 10, when the 'reservation charging' button for reservation call is input on the home screen, the user interface of the function screen corresponding to the reservation charging can be confirmed. The user terminal (200) can output a user interface including each button for selecting charging type information among rapid charging, slow charging, and dawn charging. When any one of the buttons among 'rapid charging reservation', 'slow charging reservation', and 'dawn charging reservation' is selected in the user interface illustrated in FIG. 10, the user interface for setting each reservation can be switched to, as shown in FIGS. 11 to 14 below.

FIG. 11 is a drawing for explaining a user interface for setting a rapid charging reservation in a user interface according to execution of a charging service support application for vehicle charging.

Referring to Fig. 11, the user terminal (200) can output a user interface for setting a rapid charging reservation. Looking at the user interface illustrated in Fig. 11, it can be seen that it displays the expected time information required for rapid charging and provides a menu for setting a reservation time. The user can select a date and time zone for reserving rapid charging and complete the rapid charging reservation.

FIG. 12 is a drawing for explaining a user interface for setting a slow charging reservation in a user interface according to execution of a charging service support application for vehicle charging.

Referring to Fig. 12, the user terminal (200) can output a user interface for setting a slow charging reservation. Looking at the user interface illustrated in Fig. 12, it can be seen that it displays information on the expected time required for slow charging and provides a menu for setting a reservation time. The user can select a date and time zone for reserving slow charging and complete a rapid charging reservation.

FIG. 13 is a drawing for explaining an example of a user interface for setting a dawn charging reservation in a user interface according to execution of a charging service support application for vehicle charging.

Referring to Fig. 13, the user terminal (200) can output a user interface for setting a dawn charging reservation. Looking at the user interface illustrated in Fig. 13, it can be seen that it displays time information and precautions corresponding to dawn charging, and provides a menu for setting a reservation time. The user can select a date for reserving dawn charging and a start time and end time for receiving dawn charging, and complete the rapid charging reservation by selecting to receive dawn charging at any time within that time interval.

FIG. 14 is a drawing for explaining another example of a user interface for setting a dawn charging reservation in a user interface according to execution of a charging service support application for vehicle charging.

Referring to Fig. 14, the user terminal (200) can output a user interface for setting a dawn charging reservation. Looking at the user interface illustrated in Fig. 14, it can be seen that a menu for setting a reservation time is provided. Unlike Fig. 13, the user can select a date and a specific time zone for reserving dawn charging, thereby completing a rapid charging reservation.

Figure 15 is a flowchart illustrating a charging service support method for vehicle charging.

A vehicle (100) or a user terminal (200) can perform a charging service support method for vehicle charging. Terms and contents that overlap with those described above are omitted below.

At step 1510, the vehicle (100) or the user terminal (200) may receive charging service call information in the user interface according to the execution of the charging service support application. The charging service call information may include vehicle information including charging status information and vehicle identification information of the vehicle, and user selection information including call type information and charging location information. The charging service call information may be manually input by the user, automatically input through communication with the vehicle (100), or automatically input according to preset or history information.

At step 1520, the vehicle (100) or the user terminal (200) can transmit charging service call information input into the user interface to the charging service providing server (300). In the case of a real-time call, the vehicle (100) or the user terminal (200) can transmit vehicle information including charging status information and vehicle identification information to the charging service providing server (300), and transmit real-time call information including charging type information and user selection information including charging location information. In the case of a reservation call, the vehicle (100) or the user terminal (200) can transmit vehicle information including charging status information and vehicle identification information to the charging service providing server (300), and transmit reservation call information including charging type information and reservation time information, and user selection information including charging location information.

At step 1530, in response to transmitting charging service call information, the vehicle (100) or user terminal (200) may receive an analysis result analyzing whether charging service can be provided based on the charging service call information and charging service status information stored in the charging service providing server (300).

At step 1540, the vehicle (100) or the user terminal (200) can change and output the user interface based on the received analysis results. In the case of a real-time call, the vehicle (100) or the user terminal (200) can output the arrival time information and location information of the charging service technician and the expected charging time information to the changed user interface. In the case of a reservation call, the vehicle (100) or the user terminal (200) can output the reservation result information and the charging status information of the vehicle (100) and the expected charging time information according to the charging type information to the changed user interface.

After the charging service request is received by the charging service providing server (300), if the user terminal (200) receives a notification of the arrival of the charging service technician or the reservation result information, the user terminal (100) can input the vehicle control authority including the sharing period and sharing function of the digital key through the digital key sharing authority setting of the vehicle (100). The user terminal (200) can transmit the vehicle control authority to the charging service providing server (300).

When a charging service is provided to a vehicle (100), the user terminal (200) can receive the charging status and charging result from the charging service providing server (300) and output a user interface reflecting the received charging status and charging result.

Figure 16 is a flow chart showing a method for providing charging services for vehicle charging.

The charging service providing server (300) can perform a charging service providing method for vehicle charging. Terms and contents that overlap with those described above are omitted below.

At step 1610, the charging service providing server (300) may receive charging service call information from an external device. The external device may be a vehicle (100) or a user terminal (200). The charging service call information may include vehicle information including charging status information and vehicle identification information of the vehicle (100), and user selection information including call type information and charging location information.

At step 1620, the charging service providing server (300) can analyze whether the charging service can be provided based on the received charging service call information and the charging service situation information stored in the charging service providing server (300). The charging service situation information can include the call situation information of the completed reception, the charging service engineer situation information, and the charging device situation information. The charging service providing server (300) can determine the optimal charging service provision plan based on the charging status information of the vehicle (100), the charging history information corresponding to the vehicle identification information, the call type information, the charging location information, and the charging service situation information.

In addition, the charging service providing server (300) stores a charging service log file corresponding to the vehicle (100) in storage (330) every time it provides a charging service to the vehicle (100), and can analyze the battery status of the vehicle (100) based on the stored charging service log file.

At step 1630, the charging service providing server (300) may transmit the analysis result to the external device. For example, if there is a real-time call from the external device, the analysis result may include the arrival time information and location information of the charging service technician and the expected charging time information. For another example, if there is a reservation call from the external device, the analysis result may include the reservation result information and the expected charging time information.

Additionally, the charging service providing server (300) can transmit the analyzed battery status to an external device when the analyzed battery status is below a predetermined charging status or above a predetermined aging level.

At step 1640, the charging service providing server (300) may transmit charging service operation information to the charging service technician terminal (400) based on the analysis results. The charging service operation information may include information on the vehicle to be provided with the charging service, information on the charging type, information on the time to provide the charging service, and information on the charging location. Based on the charging service operation information, the charging service technician may arrive at the charging location at the time to provide the charging service and perform electric charging according to the charging type for the vehicle to be provided with the charging service.

Figure 17 is a drawing for explaining a process of providing a charging service for vehicle charging performed by a charging service providing server (300).

A vehicle information providing server (600), such as a vehicle manufacturer server, can record vehicle information of a vehicle (100) periodically or whenever vehicle operation is terminated. The vehicle information may be information on the charging status of the vehicle (100), location information, driving information, vehicle type, vehicle charging port type information, etc., and may be driving pattern information, battery charge/discharge cycle information, driving performance information such as electric power consumption, etc., which are identified from vehicle information accumulated while using a charging service. The charging service providing server (300) can store such vehicle information by synchronizing it with the vehicle information providing server (600). Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the charging service providing server (300) provides a charging service by using one or more charging service providing models without a user's charging service call will be described.

The charging service provision model may be a prediction model, analysis model, statistical model, evaluation model, etc. based on vehicle information or various types of situation information stored in the charging service provision server (300). For example, the charging service provision model may be a prediction model that predicts the time when the battery of the vehicle (100) needs to be charged, or an analysis model that analyzes the driving pattern through the driving information records of the vehicle (100). The charging service provision model may be a statistical model that produces statistics based on periodically collected information, or an evaluation model that reflects the user's feedback on the charging service.

The user terminal (200) can register a vehicle account of the vehicle (100) in the user interface according to the execution of the charging service support application. (S1705) The user can execute the charging service support application and input a vehicle account that can be linked to the vehicle information provision server (600).

The user terminal (200) can transmit the registered vehicle account to the charging service providing server (300). (S1710) The charging service providing server (300) can receive the vehicle account registered by the user from the user terminal (200).

The charging service providing server (300) can link the vehicle account to the vehicle information providing server (600). (S1715) To this end, the charging service providing server (300) can request the vehicle information providing server (600) to check whether the linking of the vehicle account is valid, and the vehicle information providing server (600) can check whether the linking of the vehicle account is valid. If the vehicle account transmitted by the charging service providing server (300) and the vehicle account registered in the vehicle information providing server (600) match, the validity of the vehicle account can be recognized. The charging service providing server (300) can encrypt and store the linked vehicle account.

The charging service providing server (300) can receive vehicle information using a vehicle information providing API (Application Program Interface) linked by a vehicle account. (S1720) The charging service providing server (300) can periodically receive vehicle information from the vehicle information providing server (600) using the linked vehicle account. For example, the charging service providing server (300) can periodically request vehicle information from the vehicle information providing server (600), or the updated vehicle information can be transmitted to the charging service providing server (300) whenever the vehicle information is updated in the vehicle information providing server (600). The vehicle information stored in the charging service providing server (300) can be synchronized with the vehicle information stored in the vehicle information providing server (600) through the linked vehicle account.

The charging service providing server (300) can determine whether the charging service providing conditions are satisfied by using the first charging service providing model that inputs vehicle information including charging status information and location information of the vehicle (100). (S1725) The charging service providing server (300) can determine whether the charging service is required for the vehicle (100) by using the first charging service providing model, even without a charging service call.

For example, the processor (320) of the charging service providing server (300) executes instructions stored in the memory (310), and uses a charging time prediction model that inputs charging status information of the vehicle (100), location information of the vehicle (100), and driving pattern information of the vehicle (100), to predict a time when the vehicle (100) needs to be provided with a charging service when the vehicle (100) is driven according to the driving pattern of the vehicle (100) with the remaining battery capacity of the vehicle (100), thereby determining whether the vehicle (100) needs to be provided with a charging service at a location corresponding to the location information of the vehicle (100).

As another example, the processor (320) of the charging service providing server (300) executes instructions stored in the memory (310), and uses a battery remaining capacity prediction model that inputs charging status information of the vehicle (100), location information of the vehicle (100), and battery charge/discharge cycle information of the vehicle (100), so that when the battery remaining capacity of the vehicle (100) is consumed according to the battery charge/discharge cycle of the vehicle (100), the time at which the battery remaining capacity of the vehicle (100) corresponds to a predetermined standard can be predicted, thereby determining whether a charging service is required for the vehicle (100) at a location corresponding to the location information of the vehicle (100).

The charging service provision server (300) may receive charging service situation information or road situation information periodically or whenever updated situation information is available to determine whether charging service can be provided and to decide which charging service technician to assign. The charging service situation information may be charging service technician situation information and charging device situation information.

The charging service providing server (300) can receive charging service technician situation information from the charging service technician terminal (400). (S1730) The charging service providing server (300) can receive charging service technician location information, charging service work situation information, etc. from the charging service technician terminal (400).

The charging service providing server (300) can receive charging device status information from the charging device (450). (S1735) If the charging device (450) can communicate with the charging service providing server (300), the charging service providing server (300) can receive charging status information including the remaining battery capacity of the charging device (450), charging type information including voltage and current information of the charging device (450), and environmental information such as temperature from the charging device (450).

The charging service providing server (300) can receive road condition information from the road information providing server (700). (S1740) The charging service providing server (300) can receive road detailed information or traffic information of each road from the road information providing server (700).

The charging service providing server (300) can determine a charging service providing plan by using a second charging service providing model that inputs vehicle information, charging service situation information, and road situation information. (S1745) If the charging service providing condition is satisfied, the processor (320) of the charging service providing server (300) executes instructions stored in the memory (310) to set one or more routes for each charging service engineer to move to a location corresponding to the location information of the vehicle (100), and apply a charging service engineer allocation model that reflects the cost of the charging service engineer's movement and the gain of the provision of the charging service for one or more routes, thereby determining a charging service providing plan that assigns an optimal charging service engineer to the vehicle (100). The charging service engineer allocation model determines the cost of the charging service engineer's movement based on the road condition information of each road forming the route, the road details and traffic information of each road, and determines the benefit of providing the charging service based on the charging service condition information, the charging service engineer condition information and the charging device condition information, thereby calculating the suitability for each charging service engineer. At this time, the charging service engineer with the highest suitability can be selected as the optimal charging service engineer to perform the charging service work on the vehicle (100).

The processor (320) of the charging service providing server (300) can execute instructions stored in the memory (310) to transmit information about the determined charging service providing plan to the user terminal (200) corresponding to the vehicle (100) through the communication interface unit (340). (S1750) The user terminal (200) can receive information about the charging service providing plan from the charging service providing server (300).

The user terminal (200) can output information about the charging service provision plan received from the charging service provision server (300) to the user interface. (S1755) For example, the user terminal (200) can output information about the arrival time and location of the charging service technician and information about the expected charging time to the user interface to notify that the charging service is to be provided. The user can refuse the provision of the charging service through the user interface of the user terminal (200).

The processor (320) of the charging service providing server (300) may execute instructions stored in the memory (310) to transmit charging service operation information according to the determined charging service providing plan to the charging service technician terminal (400) through the communication interface unit (340). (S1760) The charging service operation information may include identification information of the vehicle (100), location information of the vehicle (100), charging demand information of the vehicle (100), and voltage and current setting information of the charging device (450) according to the vehicle type of the vehicle (100).

The charging service technician can perform the charging service task by preparing a suitable charging device (450) according to the charging service task information received at the charging service technician terminal (400). (S1765)

The charging service technician goes to the charging location corresponding to the location information of the vehicle (100), finds the vehicle (100) to be charged corresponding to the identification information of the vehicle (100), and charges the battery of the vehicle (100) according to the charging demand information using the charging device (450) set with the voltage and current setting information according to the vehicle type of the vehicle (100). (S1770)

Figure 18 is a flow chart showing a charging service providing method for vehicle charging performed by a charging service providing server (300).

Any parts that overlap with the above explanation will be omitted for detailed explanation.

The charging service providing server (300) can periodically receive vehicle information from the vehicle information providing server (600) using a vehicle information providing API (Application Program Interface) linked to a vehicle account registered by a user using a user terminal (200) and store the vehicle information in the charging service providing server (300).

At step 1810, the charging service providing server (300) can determine whether the charging service providing conditions are satisfied by using the first charging service providing model that inputs vehicle information including charging status information and location information of the vehicle (100).

For example, if the first charging service provision model is a charging point prediction model, the charging service provision server (300) uses the charging point prediction model that inputs charging status information of the vehicle (100), location information of the vehicle (100), and driving pattern information of the vehicle (100), to predict the point in time when the vehicle (100) needs to be provided with a charging service when the vehicle (100) is driven according to the driving pattern of the vehicle (100) based on the remaining battery capacity of the vehicle (100), thereby determining whether the vehicle (100) needs to be provided with a charging service at a location corresponding to the location information of the vehicle (100).

For another example, if the first charging service provision model is a battery remaining amount prediction model, the charging service provision server (300) uses the battery remaining amount prediction model that inputs charging status information of the vehicle (100), location information of the vehicle (100), and battery charge/discharge cycle information of the vehicle (100), and, when the battery remaining amount of the vehicle (100) is consumed according to the battery charge/discharge cycle of the vehicle (100), predicts a point in time when the battery remaining amount of the vehicle (100) corresponds to a predetermined standard, thereby determining whether a charging service is required for the vehicle (100) at a location corresponding to the location information of the vehicle (100).

At step 1820, if the charging service provision conditions are satisfied, the charging service provision server (300) can determine a charging service provision plan by using a second charging service provision model that inputs vehicle information, charging service situation information, and road situation information.

For example, if the second charging service provision model is a charging service technician allocation model, the charging service provision server (300) sets one or more routes for each charging service technician to move to a location corresponding to the location information of the vehicle (100), and applies a charging service technician allocation model that reflects the cost of the charging service technician's movement and the gain of providing the charging service for one or more routes, thereby determining a charging service provision plan that allocates the optimal charging service technician to the vehicle (100).

The charging service technician allocation model determines the cost of movement of the charging service technician based on road condition information of each road forming the route, road details and traffic information of each road, and determines the benefit of providing the charging service based on the charging service condition information, charging service technician condition information and charging device condition information, thereby calculating the suitability for each charging service technician.

At step 1830, the charging service providing server (300) can transmit information about the determined charging service providing plan to the user terminal (200) corresponding to the vehicle (100). The user terminal (200) can output information about the charging service providing plan received from the charging service providing server (300) to the user interface so that the user of the vehicle (100) can be aware of it.

In step 1840, the charging service providing server (300) can transmit charging service work information according to the determined charging service providing plan to the charging service technician terminal (400). The charging service providing server (300) can transmit charging service work information including identification information of the vehicle (100), location information of the vehicle (100), charging demand information of the vehicle (100), and voltage and current setting information of the charging device (450) according to the vehicle type of the vehicle (100) to the charging service technician terminal (400) according to the determined charging service providing plan. Accordingly, the charging service technician can perform the charging service work, move to the vehicle (100) with the charging device (450) in which the voltage and current are set according to the vehicle type of the vehicle (100), and execute charging.

Each of the above-described embodiments may be provided in the form of a computer program or application stored in a medium to execute predetermined steps of a method for providing a charging service for vehicle charging on a server. In addition, each of the above-described embodiments may be provided in the form of a computer program or application stored in a medium to execute predetermined steps of a method for supporting a charging service for vehicle charging on a terminal device.

In other words, each of the above-described embodiments may be provided in the form of a computer program or application stored in a medium, which causes at least one processor of a server to perform predetermined steps of performing a method for providing a charging service for vehicle charging. In addition, each of the above-described embodiments may be provided in the form of a computer program or application stored in a medium, which causes at least one processor of a terminal device to perform predetermined steps of performing a method for supporting a charging service for vehicle charging.

The above-described embodiments may be implemented in the form of a computer-readable storage medium storing instructions and data executable by a computer or processor. At least one of the instructions and data may be stored in the form of a program code, and when executed by a processor, may generate a predetermined program module to perform a predetermined operation. Such computer-readable storage media may be read-only memory (ROM), random-access memory (RAM), flash memory, CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, CD+Rs, CD-RWs, CD+RWs, DVD-ROMs, DVD-Rs, DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs, DVD+RWs, DVD-RAMs, BD-ROMs, BD-Rs, BD-R LTHs, BD-REs, magnetic tape, floppy disks, magneto-optical data storage devices, optical data storage devices, hard disks, solid-state disks (SSDs), and any device that can store instructions or software, related data, data files, and data structures, and that can provide instructions or software, related data, data files, and data structures to a processor or a computer so that the processor or the computer may execute the instructions.

The above has been examined with reference to embodiments. Those skilled in the art will understand that the disclosed embodiments can be implemented in modified forms without departing from the essential characteristics. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments should be considered from an illustrative rather than a restrictive perspective. The scope of the invention is indicated in the claims, not in the description of the above-described embodiments, and all differences within the equivalent scope should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the invention.

Claims (15)

storage;
Communication interface unit;
Memory for storing instructions; and
A processor which executes the instructions, receives vehicle information from a vehicle information providing server periodically or whenever the vehicle information is updated on the vehicle information providing server by using a vehicle information providing API (Application Program Interface) linked by a vehicle account registered by a user through the communication interface unit, synchronizes the vehicle information providing server with the vehicle information providing server and stores the vehicle information in the storage, and determines whether a charging service is required for the vehicle without a charging service call by using a first charging service providing model which has as input the vehicle information including charging status information and location information of the vehicle stored in the storage, and if the charging service is required for the vehicle, determines a charging service providing plan by using a second charging service providing model which has as input the vehicle information, charging service situation information, and road situation information, and transmits information on the determined charging service providing plan to a user terminal corresponding to the vehicle through the communication interface unit, and transmits charging service operation information according to the determined charging service providing plan to a charging service technician terminal;
A charging service providing server for vehicle charging, including: In paragraph 1,
The above first charging service provision model is a charging point prediction model,
The above processor executes the above instructions,
A charging service providing server that uses the charging time prediction model, which inputs the charging status information of the vehicle, the location information of the vehicle, and the driving pattern information of the vehicle, to predict the time at which the vehicle requires provision of a charging service when the vehicle is driven according to the driving pattern of the vehicle with the remaining battery capacity of the vehicle, thereby determining whether the vehicle requires provision of a charging service at a location corresponding to the location information of the vehicle. In paragraph 1,
The above first charging service provision model is a battery remaining capacity prediction model,
The above processor executes the above instructions,
A charging service providing server that uses the battery remaining amount prediction model that inputs charging status information of the vehicle, location information of the vehicle, and battery charge/discharge cycle information of the vehicle, to predict a point in time when the battery remaining amount of the vehicle reaches a predetermined standard when the battery remaining amount of the vehicle is consumed according to the battery charge/discharge cycle of the vehicle, thereby determining whether a charging service is required for the vehicle at a location corresponding to the location information of the vehicle. In paragraph 1,
The above second charging service provision model is a charging service technician allocation model,
The above processor executes the above instructions,
A charging service provision server that sets one or more routes for each charging service technician to move to a location corresponding to the location information of the vehicle, and applies the charging service technician allocation model that reflects the cost of movement of the charging service technician and the gain of provision of the charging service for the one or more routes, thereby determining the charging service provision plan that assigns the optimal charging service technician to the vehicle. In paragraph 4,
The above charging service article allocation model is:
A charging service providing server that determines the cost for the movement of the charging service engineer based on the road condition information of each road forming the route, the road details information and traffic information of each road, and determines the benefit for the provision of the charging service based on the charging service condition information, the charging service engineer condition information and the charging device condition information, and calculates the suitability for each charging service engineer. In paragraph 1,
The above processor executes the above instructions,
A charging service providing server that transmits charging service operation information including identification information of the vehicle, location information of the vehicle, charging demand information of the vehicle, and voltage and current setting information of a charging device according to the type of the vehicle, through the communication interface unit, according to the determined charging service provision plan. delete A step of receiving vehicle information periodically or whenever the vehicle information is updated in the vehicle information providing server by using a vehicle information providing API (Application Program Interface) linked by a vehicle account registered by a user, synchronizing with the vehicle information providing server, and storing the vehicle information in a charging service providing server;
A step of determining whether a charging service is required for the vehicle without a charging service call by using a first charging service provision model that inputs vehicle information including charging status information and location information of the vehicle;
In a case where provision of a charging service is required for the above vehicle, a step of determining a charging service provision plan is performed using a second charging service provision model that inputs vehicle information, charging service situation information, and road situation information;
A step of transmitting information about the determined charging service provision plan to a user terminal corresponding to the vehicle; and
A step of transmitting charging service work information according to the determined charging service provision plan to the charging service technician terminal;
A charging service providing method for vehicle charging, performed by a charging service providing server including a charging service. In Article 8,
The above first charging service provision model is a charging point prediction model,
The above judging steps are:
A charging service providing method, wherein the charging time prediction model is used to input charging status information of the vehicle, location information of the vehicle, and driving pattern information of the vehicle, to predict the time at which the vehicle requires provision of a charging service when the vehicle is driven according to the driving pattern of the vehicle with the remaining battery capacity of the vehicle, thereby determining whether the vehicle requires provision of a charging service at a location corresponding to the location information of the vehicle. In Article 8,
The above first charging service provision model is a battery remaining capacity prediction model,
The above judging steps are:
A charging service providing method, wherein the method uses the battery remaining amount prediction model, which inputs charging status information of the vehicle, location information of the vehicle, and battery charge/discharge cycle information of the vehicle, to predict a point in time when the battery remaining amount of the vehicle reaches a predetermined standard when the battery remaining amount of the vehicle is consumed according to the battery charge/discharge cycle of the vehicle, thereby determining whether a charging service is required for the vehicle at a location corresponding to the location information of the vehicle. In Article 8,
The above second charging service provision model is a charging service technician allocation model,
The above decision-making steps are:
A charging service provision method, wherein, for each charging service technician, one or more routes are set to move to a location corresponding to the location information of the vehicle, and a charging service technician allocation model is applied that reflects the cost of movement of the charging service technician and the gain of provision of the charging service for the one or more routes, thereby determining the charging service provision plan that assigns the optimal charging service technician to the vehicle. In Article 11,
The above charging service article allocation model is:
A charging service provision method, wherein the cost for movement of the charging service engineer is determined based on the road condition information of each road forming the route, the road details information and traffic information of each road are determined, and the benefit for providing the charging service is determined based on the charging service condition information, the charging service engineer condition information and the charging device condition information, thereby calculating the suitability for each charging service engineer. In Article 8,
The step of transmitting to the above charging service technician terminal is:
A charging service providing method, which transmits charging service operation information including identification information of the vehicle, location information of the vehicle, charging demand information of the vehicle, and voltage and current setting information of a charging device according to the vehicle type, according to the determined charging service provision plan. delete Commands for receiving vehicle information periodically from a vehicle information providing server or whenever the vehicle information is updated in the vehicle information providing server by using a vehicle information providing API (Application Program Interface) linked by a vehicle account registered by a user, synchronizing with the vehicle information providing server, and storing the vehicle information in a charging service providing server;
Commands for determining whether a charging service is required for the vehicle without a charging service call, using a first charging service provision model that inputs vehicle information including charging status information and location information of the vehicle;
Commands for determining a charging service provision plan by using a second charging service provision model that inputs vehicle information, charging service situation information, and road situation information when a charging service is required for the above vehicle;
Commands for transmitting information about the determined charging service provision plan to a user terminal corresponding to the vehicle; and
Commands for transmitting charging service work information according to the charging service provision plan determined above to the charging service technician terminal;
A computer-readable storage medium storing a program for execution on a computer, including: