Patent ID: 8452661
Filing Date: 2013-05-28
Classification: B60L,G06Q,G07F,H02J,Y02T,Y04S

Abstract:
1. A system for charging electrically powered vehicles comprising; a free standing electrical charging station having a power connection inlet coupled to a power source and an electrical connection output available for temporary coupling to a power cord used by an electric powered vehicle for battery charging; a cover constructed and arranged to conceal said electrical connection output, said cover hinged to said charging station and includes an aperture sized to secure said power cord to said electrical connection output; a position indicator to determine closure of said cover; a locking pin assembly for securing said cover in a closed position while said position indicator is engaged, said locking pin assembly maintaining said cover in a closed position until an authorization to release the cover is received; a secure electronic content distributor (SECD) instructing said locking pin to release said cover to permit insertion of said power cord into said electrical connection output for vehicle battery charging and engaging said locking pin to prevent removal of said power cord until SECD authorization is provided; a card reader position on said charging station for accessing SECD and obtaining said authorization; a recorder to determine the amount of power delivered to the vehicle and for transmitting a business transaction through a printer at the charging station and to a host center for a calculated amount to be charged through SECD; wherein said cover is locked to prevent unauthorized individuals from accessing said electrical connection output or disconnecting the power cord until properly authorized, said charging station operated by a card reader coupled through SECD and providing a transaction summary at the charging station.