CPC G01C 21/3679 (2013.01) [B60L 53/305 (2019.02); B60L 53/65 (2019.02); B60L 53/66 (2019.02); B60L 53/67 (2019.02); G06Q 10/02 (2013.01); G07F 15/005 (2013.01); H02J 13/0005 (2020.01); B60L 2240/72 (2013.01)] | 19 Claims |
1. A system for registering power outlets for electric vehicle charging that may be used to charge electric vehicles, comprising:
a database for storing subscriber data relating to subscribers registered with the system and power outlet data relating to registered power outlets for electric vehicle charging that have been located by a reporting entity;
a server for providing a power outlet management system, wherein the server is configured to:
receive the power outlet data for a power outlet for electric vehicle charging from the reporting entity;
register the power outlet for electric vehicle charging with the power outlet management system if the power outlet for electric vehicle charging has not previously been registered;
store the power outlet data for the power outlet for electric vehicle charging in the database;
wherein the server is further configured to:
receive a search request for a useable power outlet for electric vehicle charging from a subscriber, the search request including location information defining an area of search for the useable power outlet for electric vehicle charging;
locate at least one power outlet for electric vehicle charging within the area of search that is registered with the power outlet management system;
provide a location of the at least one power outlet for electric vehicle charging located within the area of search to the subscriber; and
a network interface for connecting the server to a network for receiving the power outlet data and the search request.
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