Extended functionality sleep manager module for electric vehicles, related systems and methods

Abstract

The present invention is generally directed to a Sleep Manager Module (“SLM”). In one case, the present invention provides a stand-alone Sleep Manager Module. The Sleep Manager Module is capable of optimizing electric vehicle power consumption based on external temperature. It has one or more interfaces that are electrically connected to a microcontroller. The microcontroller is operably connected to memory, and the one or more interfaces is selected from a group of interfaces consisting of a fast charge connector, a level II Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, and temperature/battery voltage sensors. The microcontroller is connected to a Vehicle Integration Manager through a Wake-Up line and Vehicle Communication Line.

1 . A stand-alone Sleep Manager Module, wherein the Sleep Manager Module is capable of optimizing electric vehicle power consumption based on external temperature, wherein the Sleep Manager Module has one or more interfaces that are electrically connected to a microcontroller, and wherein the microcontroller is operably connected to memory, and wherein the one or more interfaces is selected from a group of interfaces consisting of a fast charge connector, a level II Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, and temperature/battery voltage sensors, and wherein the microcontroller is connected to a Vehicle Integration Manager through a Wake-Up line and Vehicle Communication Line. 
     
     
         2 . The stand-alone Sleep Manager Module according to  claim 1 , wherein the Sleep Manager Module comprises a battery voltage sensor interface, and wherein the Sleep Manager Module is capable of optimizing electric vehicle power consumption based on low voltage battery power status. 
     
     
         3 . The stand-alone Sleep Manager Module according to  claim 1 , wherein the Sleep Manager Module comprises a temperature sensor interface, and wherein the Sleep Manager Module is capable of optimizing utilization of electric vehicle chargers based on external temperature. 
     
     
         4 . The stand-alone Sleep Manager Module according to  claim 1 , wherein the Sleep Manager Module comprises a battery voltage sensor interface, and wherein the Sleep Manager Module is capable of optimizing utilization of electric vehicle chargers based on the low voltage battery power status. 
     
     
         5 . A business method, wherein the business method comprises selling a Sleep Manager Module as an independent unit to be used by any electric vehicle, wherein the Sleep Manager Module is capable of optimizing electric vehicle power consumption based on external temperature, wherein the Sleep Manager Module has one or more interfaces that are electrically connected to a microcontroller, and wherein the microcontroller is operably connected to memory, and wherein the one or more interfaces is selected from a group of interfaces consisting of a fast charge connector, a level II Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, and temperature/battery voltage sensors, and wherein the microcontroller is connected to a Vehicle Integration Manager through a Wake-Up line and Vehicle Communication Line. 
     
     
         6 . The business method according to  claim 5 , wherein the Sleep Manager Module comprises a battery voltage sensor interface, and wherein the Sleep Manager Module is capable of optimizing electric vehicle power consumption based on low voltage battery power status. 
     
     
         7 . The business method according to  claim 5 , wherein the Sleep Manager Module comprises a temperature sensor interface, and wherein the Sleep Manager Module is capable of optimizing utilization of electric vehicle chargers based on external temperature. 
     
     
         8 . The business method according to  claim 5 , wherein the Sleep Manager Module comprises a battery voltage sensor interface, and wherein the Sleep Manager Module is capable of optimizing utilization of electric vehicle chargers based on the low voltage battery power status.