Claims:We Claim:
1. A computer implemented method of managing post-charge information distribution for an electric vehicle, the computer implemented method comprising:
a. responsive to receiving charging process data, specific to a user of the electric vehicle updating a user profile associated with the user with the charging process data;
b. identifying a set of recipients of data from the user profile, by associating the user profile from the user data repository with a set of third-party profiles
c. processing on a computer processor the data from the user profile using a set of data processing rules to form processed data;
d. selecting a set of incentives for a user of the electric vehicle;
e. transmitting the processed data to the set of recipients according to preferences of the set of recipients.
2. The computer implemented method of claim 1, wherein identifying the set of recipients from a set of user preferences.
3. The computer implemented method of claim 1, wherein the set of incentives providing access to a user to a selected location, the location based on usage of charging facilities at the location.
4. The computer implemented method of claim 1, wherein the charging process data at least one of travel data and vehicle data.
5. The computer implemented method of claim 1, wherein the set of incentives a reduced payment.
, Description:Technical Field of the Invention
The present invention is related generally to an improved data processing system, and, to a method and apparatus for managing electric vehicle charging transactions. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for smart electric vehicle interface for managing post-charge information exchange and analysis.
Background of the Invention
Electric vehicles (EV) can be divided into two categories: totally electric vehicles (TEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles utilize two or more power sources to drive the vehicle. With the increasing costs of fossil fuels and concern over reliance on non-renewable resources, electric vehicles are poised to become a critical component of transportation systems throughout the world. Gasoline powered vehicles utilize the explosive power of a mixture of gasoline and air to propel the vehicle. In contrast, electric vehicles rely in whole or in part on electric power to drive the vehicle.
Electric vehicles contain electric storage mechanisms, such as batteries, to store electricity until it is needed to power the electric vehicle. The electric storage mechanisms require periodic charging to replenish the electric charge for continued operation. The electricity used to charge the electric storage mechanisms may be provided by an on-vehicle power generation and charging mechanism, such as a fuel cell, gasoline powered combustion engine, solar powered generator, or other electric energy generation mechanism.
In totally electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, charging of the electric vehicles can also be accomplished by plugging the electric vehicle into an off vehicle charging station. The off vehicle charging station provides an external source of electricity, such as an electric power grid. Totally electric vehicles require this type of off vehicle charging in all cases. Off-vehicle charging is also likely to be significantly less expensive for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles than on-vehicle charging and may consequently be the preferred charging mode for electric vehicle owners.
The power stored in the electric storage mechanisms on the electric vehicles and on-vehicle power generation mechanisms may be used to provide electricity back to the electricity grid. For electric vehicles to be used as suppliers of electric power to an electric power grid, electric vehicles are connected to an off-vehicle infrastructure, which can efficiently consume the electricity generated or stored by the electric vehicle. To date, electric vehicle manufacturers and electric utility companies have only planned and provided infrastructure and methods for the most rudimentary charging scenario in which the electric vehicle is plugged into a common electric outlet.
Object of the Invention
The object of the present invention is to Systems and Methods for managing electric vehicle charging transactions
Summary of the Invention
According to one embodiment, a computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer program product is provided for managing post-charge information distribution for an electric vehicle. In one embodiment, a user profile is updated with charging process data that is derived, in part, from a charging process between the electric vehicle and a charging station. The process then identifies a set of recipients of data from the user profile. The set of recipients include a set of third-party principals. The data from the user profile is processed using a set of data processing rules specified by the set of recipients to form processed data. Thereafter, the processed data is transmitted to the set of recipients according to preferences of the set of recipients.

Brief Description of Drawings
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a data processing system in which illustrative embodiments may be implemented;
Detailed Description of Invention
With reference now to FIG. 1, a block diagram of a data processing system is shown in which illustrative embodiments may be implemented. Data processing system is an example of a computer, such as server or client, in which computer usable program code or instructions implementing the processes may be located for the illustrative embodiments. Data processing system may also be implemented as a computing device on-board an electric vehicle, such as electric vehicle
In this illustrative example, data processing system includes communications fabric, which provides communications between processor unit, memory, persistent storage, communications unit, input/output (I/O) unit, and display. Processor unit serves to execute instructions for software that may be loaded into memory. Processor unit may be a set of one or more processors or may be a multi-processor core, depending on the implementation. Further, processor unit may be implemented using one or more heterogeneous processor systems in which a main processor is present with secondary processors on a single chip. As another illustrative example, processor unit may be a symmetric multi-processor system containing multiple processors of the same type.
Memory, in these examples, may be, for example, a random-access memory or any other suitable volatile or non-volatile storage device. Persistent storage may take various forms depending on the implementation. For example, persistent storage may contain one or more components or devices. In another example, persistent storage may be a hard drive, a flash memory, a rewritable optical disk, a rewritable magnetic tape, or some combination of the above. The media used by persistent storage also may be removable. For example, a removable hard drive may be used for persistent storage.
Communications unit, in these examples, provides for communications with other data processing systems or devices. In these examples, communications unit is a network interface card. Communications unit may provide communications through the use of either or both physical and wireless communications links.
Input/output unit allows for input and output of data with other devices that may be connected to data processing system. For example, input/output unit may provide a connection for user input through a keyboard and mouse. Further, input/output unit may send output to a printer. Display provides a mechanism to display information to a user.
Instructions for the operating system and applications or programs are located on persistent storage. These instructions may be loaded into memory for execution by processor unit. The processes of the different embodiments may be performed by processor unit using computer implemented instructions, which may be located in a memory, such as memory. These instructions are referred to as program code, computer usable program code, or computer readable program code that may be read and executed by a processor in processor unit. The program code in the different embodiments may be embodied on different physical or tangible computer readable media, such as memory or persistent storage.
Program code is in a functional form on computer readable media that is selectively removable and may be loaded onto or transferred to data processing system for execution by processor unit. Program code and computer readable media form computer program product in these examples. In one example, computer readable media may be in a tangible form, such as, for example, an optical or magnetic disc that is inserted or placed into a drive or other device that is part of persistent storage for transfer onto a storage device, such as a hard drive that is part of persistent storage. In a tangible form, computer readable media also may take the form of a persistent storage, such as a hard drive, a thumb drive, or a flash memory that is connected to data processing system. The tangible form of computer readable