Steven Hang

Title: Steven Hang and Electric Vehicle Jumpstart Technology

Introduction

Steven Hang is an inventor based in Long Beach, California, whose patent work addresses a practical challenge in electric vehicle recovery: restoring access and power when a vehicle’s low-voltage battery is depleted. He is associated with Rivian IP Holdings, LLC.

Latest Patents

Hang is named on 1 patent, titled “Electronic Control Unit Jumpstart Feature for Electric Vehicles.” The invention describes methods and systems in which an electronic control unit accepts external power through an accessible vehicle connection and checks whether that power is suitable. If the diagnostics are satisfactory, the unit can initiate jumpstart procedures, such as powering vehicle access systems, authenticating a user, releasing latches, or supplying power to components that help provide access to the battery. The system can also use diagnostic results to determine whether the low-voltage battery should be charged.

Career Highlights

Hang’s listed patent reflects work on vehicle electronics and recovery functions. By coordinating external power, diagnostics, access controls, and battery-related decisions, the disclosed system is designed to help users and service personnel address a low-voltage power condition.

Collaborations

Hang’s listed coworkers include Kyle Lobo and Sanjeewa Keven Sugatapala. The patent is associated with Rivian IP Holdings, LLC.

Conclusion

Steven Hang’s patent focuses on making electric vehicles more accessible during low-voltage battery failures by combining power diagnostics with controlled jumpstart and vehicle-access functions.