Patent ID: 9476725
Filing Date: 2016-10-25
CPC Classification: B60L,G01C,G06Q,Y02T

Claim Text:
1. A computer-implemented method comprising the steps of: providing a server computer; coupling the server computer to a wireless network for wireless communications; establishing a first communication session over the wireless network between the server computer and an electric vehicle (EV); in the first communication session, acquiring trip data from the EV and determining a current charge level of the EV; and in the server computer: analyzing the acquired trip data and comparing results of the analysis to the current charge level of the EV to estimate a range; receiving and storing input data defining a proposed trip using the EV, the proposed trip comprising at least a destination location, and optionally a series of one or more route points; determining a proposed route to implement the proposed trip; in the case that the estimated range is not sufficient to traverse the proposed route, identifying a charging station located proximate to the proposed route; proposing a modified proposed trip to include a recharging stop at the identified charging station en route to the destination location; establishing a second communication session over the wireless network between the server computer and a hand-held personal portable device; in the second communication session, communicating the modified proposed trip to the hand-held personal portable device; and in the hand-held personal portable device, displaying the modified proposed trip.