KR20150096069A - User authentication socket or connecotr - Google Patents

Abstract

A wall socket or a connector which is supplied with power from the outside for authentication is provided. According to the present invention, the user authentication wall socket or the connector comprises: a terminal for authentication to receive power for authentication for user authentication and receive a wall socket operating password; and an authenticating apparatus which is operated by the power for authentication and determines whether the wall socket operating password corresponds to wall socket ID data. The power for authentication is supplied from the outside via the terminal for authentication, and when the wall socket operating password corresponds to the wall socket ID data, the wall socket supplies power for a power consuming apparatus from a main power source.

Description

USER AUTHENTICATION SOCKET OR CONNECOTR < RTI ID = 0.0 >

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a user authentication socket or connector, and more particularly, to a socket or connector to which authentication power is supplied from the outside.

2. Description of the Related Art Power demand devices, such as electric vehicles, which must be charged using a large amount of electricity, are increasing, especially mobile power demand devices. These power demanding devices sometimes require the owner of the power demanding device to be powered from where it is not. For this reason, for example, there is a case in which, for an electric car, an outlet with a built-in user authentication function, which allows a vehicle owner to connect to an outlet and receive electric power, for example, Power supply devices such as multi-tap, electric car charger, etc. have been developed. However, according to such a power supply apparatus, the components for user authentication consume power (standby power) at the time of standby operation. Also, according to the conventional power supply apparatus, there is a case where a person who pays for the standby power (for example, a building owner) and an actual user (for example, an electric car owner) are inconsistent.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a user authentication receptacle or connector that maintains security while consuming no standby power.

Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a connector for power intermediation for supplying power to a power demanding apparatus by receiving power from a user authentication receptacle or a connector that does not consume standby power while maintaining security.

Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a power demanding apparatus which receives power from a user authentication receptacle or a connector that maintains security but does not consume standby power.

The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned problems, and other matters not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a user authentication socket or connector, comprising: an authentication terminal for receiving authentication power for user authentication and a socket operation password; And an authentication device that is operated by the authentication power and determines whether the outlet operation password corresponds to the outlet ID information. The power for authentication is supplied from the outside via the authentication terminal, and, when the outlet operation password corresponds to the outlet ID information, the outlet supplies power for the power demand apparatus from the main power to the outside.

In one embodiment of the user authentication socket or connector according to the present invention, the socket can receive the socket ID request signal from the outside via the authentication terminal and transmit the socket ID information to the outside.

In one embodiment of the user authentication socket or connector according to the present invention, when the plug is detached from the socket, the supply of the power for authentication through the authentication terminal is terminated, and the power supply from the main power supply can be cut off.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a user authentication receptacle or connector, comprising: a power line communication modem for receiving an authentication power for user authentication and an outlet operation password; And an authentication device that is operated by the authentication power and determines whether the outlet operation password corresponds to the outlet ID information. The power for authentication is externally supplied via power line communication, and when the outlet operation password corresponds to the outlet ID information, the outlet supplies power for the power demand apparatus from the main power to the outside.

In another embodiment of the user authentication socket or connector according to the present invention, when the plug is detached from the socket, the supply of the electric power for authentication through the authentication terminal is terminated and the power supply from the main power supply can be cut off.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connector for a power relay, comprising: a battery for supplying power for authentication to an authentication device; A communication unit for transmitting the outlet operation password to the outlet side; And a power metering unit for measuring a power supplied from the outlet.

In one aspect of the connector for power intermediation according to the present invention, the connector for power intermediation converts the already measured power into DC power through the power metering section and charges the battery or supplies the battery to the user authentication socket as authentication power And an AC / DC converter for outputting the AC voltage.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electric power demand apparatus comprising: a battery for electrical equipment for supplying power for authentication to an authentication apparatus; A communication unit for transmitting the outlet operation password to the outlet side; And a power metering unit for measuring a power supplied from the outlet.

In an embodiment of the power demand apparatus according to the present invention, a charger for converting the already measured power into DC power through the power metering unit to charge the traction battery may be further included.

Other specific details of the invention are included in the detailed description and drawings.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a user authentication receptacle or connector according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram illustrating a user authentication receptacle or connector according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a block diagram illustrating a connector for power intermediation according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a block diagram illustrating a power demanding device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The advantages and features of the present invention and the manner of achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. It is provided to fully inform the owner of the scope of the invention. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of illustrating embodiments and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. In the present specification, the singular form includes plural forms unless otherwise specified in the specification. It is noted that the terms "comprises" and / or "comprising" used in the specification are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the components, steps, operations, and / Or additions.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein may be used in a sense commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Also, commonly used predefined terms are not ideally or excessively interpreted unless explicitly defined otherwise.

Hereinafter, the case where the user authentication socket or connector according to the present invention is mainly used for charging an electric vehicle is described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The user authentication socket or connector according to the present invention can be applied not only to electric vehicles but also to all electric power demanding apparatuses requiring charging using a large amount of electricity, in particular, mobile electric power demanding apparatuses. The user authentication receptacle or connector according to the invention may also be in the form of a socket, for example, in the form of an outlet that may be embedded in a wall of a building or a cable, such as a cable from a wall of a building. In other words, what follows is a description of the case where the user authentication receptacle or the connector according to the present invention is in the form of an outlet.

Referring to Figure 1, a user authentication receptacle or connector according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The user authentication socket 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention may include an authentication device 110, an authentication terminal 120, an electromagnetic switch 130, and a power supply terminal 140. 3 and 4) of the power brokerage connector or the power demanding device (for example, an electric vehicle) are inserted into the user authentication receptacle 100, the plug is connected to the authentication terminal 120 of the receptacle 100 To the authentication device 110 via the network interface (not shown). At the same time, the plug sends a socket ID request signal to the socket 100 and receives the socket ID information from the socket 100. Such an outlet ID checking procedure can also be performed in such a manner that an RFID or an NFC is attached to the outlet 100 and an RFID or NFC reader is installed in the plug to directly read the outlet ID information from the outlet 100. [ In addition, security can be additionally enhanced if a dynamic key value is transmitted together with the outlet ID information to the plug side at this time. After obtaining the outlet ID information, the plug side acquires the outlet operation password through wireless communication with the database stored on the plug side or the outside (for example, the authentication server in Figs. 3 and 4 described later). The plug side transmits the acquired outlet operation password to the outlet 100 and the authentication device 110 of the outlet 100 confirms the outlet operation password and if it is correct the electronic switch 130 is closed to start the main power supply. The power from the main power source 200 can be provided to the plug side through the power supply terminal 140. [ When the plug is detached from the receptacle 100, the supply of the power for authentication to the authentication device 110 through the authentication terminal 120 is terminated, and the electromagnetic switch 130 is opened to interrupt the main power supply.

2, a second embodiment of the user authentication receptacle or connector according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The user authentication socket 102 according to the second embodiment of the present invention may include an authentication device 110, a PLC modem (power line communication modem) 122, an electromagnetic switch 130 and a power supply terminal 140 . The user authentication socket 102 according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a PLC modem 122 in place of the authentication terminal 120 in the first embodiment and uses a PLC communication (power line communication) And the user authentication process is performed. The power supply for authentication to the authentication device 110, the procedure for checking the outlet ID, the acquisition of the outlet operation password, the supply of power from the main power to the plug side, the power supply for authentication to the authentication device, The operation principle thereof is substantially similar to that of the first embodiment, and therefore, a detailed description thereof will be omitted for convenience of explanation.

Referring to FIG. 3, a connector for power mediation according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. 3 shows that the electric vehicle is supplied with electric power by using the user authentication receptacle or the connector according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Alternatively, the user authentication receptacle or the connector according to the second embodiment of the present invention Of course, can be used.

The electric vehicle 600 shown in FIG. 3 is connected to the electric vehicle 600 through a connector 550, and receives a necessary electric power using a user authentication receptacle or connector 100 via a connector for electric power mediation 400 connected thereto . The power supply connector 400 may include a wired communication unit 410, a wireless communication unit 420, a power metering unit 430, a battery 440, an AC / DC converter 450, and a control unit 460 .

The wired communication unit 410 receives signals / information (for example, an outlet ID request signal, an outlet ID information, an outlet operation password, and the like) necessary for authentication power supply start to the authentication apparatus 110, an outlet ID check procedure, Etc. between the control unit 460 of the connector 400 for electric power intermediation and the authentication terminal 310 of the plug 300. On the other hand, unlike that shown in Fig. 3, the outlet operation password may be obtained from the database 400 stored in the electric vehicle 600 or the electric power vehicle connector 400. However, as the number of user authentication outlets increases, it may become difficult to store all the outlet operation passwords in the power supply connector 400 or the electric vehicle 600. The power mediating connector 400 can obtain the outlet operation password from the authentication server 500 located outside via the wireless communication unit 420 in the process of acquiring the outlet operation password. Obtaining the outlet operation password from the outside as described above can reduce the risk of leakage of the entire outlet operation password that may occur when the authentication server 500 is not separately managed.

The power metering unit 430 measures the amount of power supplied from the user authentication socket 100 via the power supply terminal 320 of the plug 300. The metered power is supplied by the connector 550 to the electric vehicle 600 connected to the power distributing connector 400. The measured amount of electric power is sent to the control unit 460, and based on the measured amount of electric power, electric power charges and / or electric power providers (for example, buildings) to be charged to the owner of the electric car through wireless communication via the wireless communication unit 420 Owner) may be informed of the settlement of electricity charges and incentive payment.

The battery 440 can provide power for authentication (DC power) to the user authentication receptacle 100 via the control unit 460 before activation of the power intermediation connector 400. [ Once the electric power is supplied from the user authentication socket 100, the battery 440 is charged by converting the electric power already measured through the electric power meter 430 into DC power through the AC / DC converter 450 Or may supply the converted DC power to the user authentication receptacle 100 through the control unit 460 as the authentication power.

Referring to FIG. 4, a power demand apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. 4 shows an electric vehicle using a user authentication socket or a connector according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Alternatively, the user authentication socket or connector according to the second embodiment of the present invention may be used to be.

The electric vehicle 602 shown in Fig. 4 includes a wired communication unit 410, a wireless communication unit 420, a power metering unit 430, and a control unit 460, which are included in the power distribution connector described with reference to Fig. 3, Is provided. Since the operation principle of these elements is substantially similar to that described with reference to FIG. 3, a detailed description thereof will be omitted for the sake of convenience of explanation, and the difference from FIG. 3 will be mainly described.

In the electric vehicle 602 shown in FIG. 4, a battery (for example, a 12V battery) 442 for electrical equipment in the electric vehicle carries power for authentication (DC power) via a control unit 460 to the user authentication receptacle 100 ). An electrical component battery (e.g., a 12V battery) 442 is a battery used to operate an electrical component within an electric vehicle. Further, the electric power that has been improved through the electric power metering can be converted to DC from the charger 452 of the electric vehicle 602 and stored in the traction battery 454. The traction battery 454 is a driving battery of the electric vehicle 602. [

According to the user authentication receptacle or connector, the connector for power brokerage, and the power demanding device (for example, electric vehicle) using the same according to the present invention described above, power from the outside of the power outlet (for example, The battery 440 of the power supply connector 400 and the electrical component battery 442 in the embodiment shown in Figure 4 are used to identify and authenticate the user and the outlet supplies power from the main power source, There is no standby power consumption at the main power source side while waiting for connection with a device (for example, an electric car). That is, even if power is not wasted for user authentication at a normal time, It also requires additional mechanical locks to prevent unauthorized use of outlets or connectors. In addition, as described above with respect to the embodiment shown in Fig. 1, it is possible to further enhance the security of the outlet when generating the sequentially changing key value in the outlet authentication device.

In addition, a conventional power supply device for charging an electric vehicle occupies a large volume, requires a communication device, a user authentication device, and a DC power supply device for operating the power supply device. However, according to the user authentication socket or connector, the connector for power intermediation, and the power demand device (for example, an electric vehicle) using the same according to the present invention, the power supply device for operating the communication device and the user authentication device, For example, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, in the form of a wired communication unit 410, a wireless communication unit 420 and a battery 440 of the power supply connector 400 and in the embodiment shown in FIG. 4, In the form of a wired communication unit 410, a wireless communication unit 420 and an electric component battery 442 of the wireless communication unit 602, and only the user authentication device can be disposed in the outlet or the connector. Thus, security can be maintained while minimizing the structure of a stationary device, i.e., a user authenticated outlet or connector.

Next, a user authentication outlet or connector, a connector for power brokering, and a power demand device (e.g., electric vehicle) using the same according to the present invention may have the following practical or commercial value.

Assuming the case of charging 10 electric vehicles in a building underground parking lot having 100 parking lots, according to the conventional power supply device, 10 electric vehicles dedicated parking surfaces are required due to standby power consumption problem and installation cost problem. Therefore, since it is necessary to provide a private parking area for electric vehicle users, inconveniences may be incurred both for the electric car user and the general car user.

However, according to the user authentication socket or connector according to the present invention, installation cost is low, and standby power consumption is not affected at all even if it is installed on all 100 parking spaces. Therefore, since it is not necessary to divide the parking spaces of the electric car and the general car, it is possible for all the car users to conveniently park the car, and the electric car user can charge the electric car irrespective of the place, .

Finally, a user authentication receptacle or connector according to the present invention, a connector for power intermediation, and a power demanding device (for example, an electric vehicle) using the connector are disclosed in Korean Patent Application No. 10-2013-0038225 And can also be applied to electric vehicles and intermediate servers for location-based power intermediation. Specifically, if a user authentication receptacle or connector according to the present invention, a connector for a power brokerage, and an electric vehicle are applied in an electric vehicle and a mediation server for location-based power intermediation in Korean Patent Application No. 10-2013-0038225, But can eliminate the cost of standby power completely, so building owners can share electric car outlets for power brokering without any worries.

While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be practical exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, You will understand. It is therefore to be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive.

100 user authentication receptacle or connector
110 authentication device
120 Authentication terminal
130 electromagnetic switch
140 Power supply terminal
200 main power
300 plug
310 authentication terminal
320 Power supply terminal
400 Power connector
410 Wired communication
420 wireless communication section
430 power meter
440 battery
450 AC / DC Converter
460 control unit
500 authentication server
550 connector
600 electric cars

Claims (9)

An authentication terminal for receiving an authentication power for user authentication and an outlet operation password; And
And an authentication device operated by the authentication power and determining whether the outlet operation password corresponds to the outlet ID information,
Wherein the authentication power is supplied from the outside via the authentication terminal,
When the outlet operation password corresponds to the outlet ID information, supplies power for the power demand device from the main power source to the outside,
User authentication outlet or connector. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the socket or connector receives the socket ID request signal from the outside via the authentication terminal and transmits the socket ID information to the outside,
User authentication outlet or connector. The method according to claim 1,
When the plug is detached from the receptacle or connector, the power supply for authentication through the authentication terminal is terminated and the power supply from the main power supply is interrupted,
User authentication outlet or connector. A power line communication modem for receiving an authentication power for user authentication and an outlet operation password; And
And an authentication device operated by the authentication power and determining whether the outlet operation password corresponds to the outlet ID information,
The authentication power is supplied from the outside through power line communication,
When the outlet operation password corresponds to the outlet ID information, supplies power for the power demand device from the main power source to the outside,
User authentication outlet or connector. 5. The method of claim 4,
Wherein the socket or connector receives the socket ID request signal from the outside via the power line communication modem and transmits the socket ID information to the outside,
User authentication outlet or connector. 5. The method of claim 4,
When the plug is detached from the receptacle or connector, the power supply for authentication through the power line communication modem is terminated and the power supply from the main power source is interrupted,
User authentication outlet or connector. A connector for power intermediation for supplying power to a power demanding apparatus by receiving power from a user authentication receptacle or connector according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
A battery for supplying the authentication power to the authentication device;
A communication unit for transmitting the outlet operation password to the outlet side; And
A power metering unit for measuring a power supplied from the outlet;
And a connector for electrical power distribution. 8. The method of claim 7,
And an AC / DC converter for converting the already measured power into DC power through the power metering unit to charge the battery or to provide the battery as authentication power to the user authentication socket.
Connectors for power distribution. 10. A power demanding device powered by a user authentication receptacle or connector according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
An electrical component battery for supplying the authentication power to the authentication device;
A communication unit for transmitting the outlet operation password to the outlet side; And
A power metering unit for measuring a power supplied from the outlet;
Power demand device.

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