Patent Analysis
Tesla's Patent Portfolio
This analysis explores Tesla's patent portfolio with a focus on key patents related to the odometer system, battery technology, and overall vehicle architecture. The research reveals significant insights into Tesla's design approach and technical implementations.
Patent Research Areas
Understanding Tesla's Data Architecture (Patent US8054038B2)
Patent US8054038B2 is a technical document describing a system within Tesla's electric vehicles. While its stated purpose is optimizing battery charging, the patent reveals fundamental aspects of the vehicle's data processing architecture, particularly concerning how distance and energy are related and calculated.
System Architecture Diagram
Figure 3: System Diagram from US8054038B2
Figure 3 illustrates the key components and data flow:
- User Interface (303): Input for planned travel itineraries.
- System Memory (311): Critical data repository.
- Charging Controller (301): Central processor.
- Battery Pack (309) & Charging System (305): State of charge data.
Key Insights: System Memory (311)
The significance of this patent lies in what it explicitly states is stored within the System Memory (311), including:
- Dynamic conversion factors relating miles to electrical energy
- Historical data including driving routines, battery use, and average vehicle mileage
- Battery pack data and parameters
- Location database for trip planning
[Inputs] → [Controller (301)] ↔ [Memory (311)] → [Calculations] → [Control]
"A patented system exists that employs a dedicated memory (311) to store dynamic conversion factors relating miles and energy, alongside detailed historical driving data (including mileage averages), and a controller (301) that uses this information for complex calculations."
Important Clarification
The patent does not explicitly state that System Memory (311) is the primary odometer register. However, it does confirm it's the repository for data types like historical average vehicle mileage and dynamic factors used in patented methods for calculating the miles-energy relationship.
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Key Patents for Tesla Odometer Research
U.S. Patent No. 7,890,218 B2
Battery Pack Thermal Management System (Filed ~2007)
View on Google PatentsU.S. Patent No. 8,054,038 B2
System and Method for Optimizing Grid Charging of an Electric Vehicle (Filed ~2008)
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