US 12,216,721 B1
Artificial intelligence and content delivery during charging
Christopher E. Yang, Frisco, TX (US); Geoffrey David Gaither, Ann Arbor, MI (US); James G. Swartz, Prosper, TX (US); James D. Wilder, Dallas, TX (US); and Frederick W. Mau, Plano, TX (US)
Assigned to TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC., Plano, TX (US); and TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, Aichi-Ken (JP)
Filed by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC., Plano, TX (US)
Filed on Feb. 2, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/431,866.
Int. Cl. G06F 16/9535 (2019.01); B60W 40/08 (2012.01)
CPC G06F 16/9535 (2019.01) [B60W 40/08 (2013.01); B60W 2040/0881 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A method, comprising:
determining an expected charging duration of an electric vehicle (EV) at a charging point;
determining display characteristics of at least one display device of an infotainment system of the EV;
determining content preferences of at least one occupant associated with the EV, wherein the content preferences are based on profile data of the at least one occupant associated with the EV;
determining a connection between the EV and the charging point exists;
transmitting the expected charging duration, the display characteristics, and the content preferences from the EV to the charging point;
delivering, by the charging point, content to the EV, based on the expected charging duration, the display characteristics, and the content preferences; and
delivering, by the EV, the content to a display of the at least one display device, wherein the display is proximate the at least one occupant.