Key Terminologies
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Core OCPI Concepts
Entity Roles & Responsibilities
OCPI Module Types
Communication Patterns
Best Practices & Guidelines
OCPI works on some simple ideas that make charging your electric car easier. Think of it like teaching different companies to speak the same language!
Working Together
Just like how you can call anyone no matter which phone company they use, OCPI lets different charging companies work together so you can charge anywhere.
Two-Way Talking
Companies can both send information and ask for information, making it easy to keep everything up-to-date, like when stations are available or busy.
Always Up-to-Date
All companies have the latest information about charging stations, prices, and your charging history - like how your contacts sync across your devices.
Keeping Things Safe
Uses special keys (tokens) to make sure only authorized companies can access information, keeping your charging and payment details secure.
Key Terms:
OCPI
A common language that lets different charging companies talk to each other
Context: Helps you charge at any station with just one appWorking Together
When different companies and systems can cooperate without problems
Context: Makes charging your electric car smooth and easySending Updates
When companies automatically send information to each other
Context: Like when a station tells your app it's availableGetting Information
When your app asks companies for information it needs
Context: Like checking station locations and prices