AUTOMATIC AUTHENTICATION FOR SERVICE ACCESS FOR FUELING OF VEHICLES

摘要

Systems, methods, and devices for refueling a vehicle are discussed herein. According to one embodiment, a vehicle charging station includes a power distribution interface, a receiver component, and an authorization component. The power distribution interface is configured to electrically couple with and provide electrical power to a power receiving interface of a vehicle. The power distribution interface includes a power cable extending from the vehicle charging station and the power cable includes an outlet plug. The receiver component is located within the power cable and is configured to receive identification information that uniquely identifies the vehicle from an identification component of the vehicle. The receiver component is positioned to align with the identification component to allow electrical communication between the identification component and the receiver component when the power receiving interface is electrically coupled to the power distribution interface. The authorization component is configured to allow flow of electrical power to the vehicle in response to authorization based on the received identification information.

主权项

1. A vehicle charging station comprising:
a power distribution interface for electrically coupling with and providing electrical power to a power receiving interface of a vehicle, the power distribution interface comprising a power cable extending from the vehicle charging station, the power cable comprising an outlet plug; a receiver component within the power cable for receiving identification information from an identification component of the vehicle, the identification information uniquely identifying the vehicle, wherein the receiver component is positioned to align with the identification component to allow electrical communication between the identification component and the receiver component when the power receiving interface is electrically coupled to the power distribution interface; and an authorization component configured to allow flow of electrical power to the vehicle in response to authorization based on the received identification information.