METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONVERTING STANDALONE EV CHARGING STATIONS INTO INTELLIGENT STATIONS WITH REMOTE COMMUNICATIONS CONNECTIVITY AND CONTROL

An adapter for converting a dumb charger into a smart charger includes a first input interface for interconnecting the adapter with a first charging connector of the dumb charger. A second input interface interconnects the adapter with a second charging connector of an electric device. A wireless communications interface provides wireless connectivity to the adapter. The wireless connectivity is initiated responsive to connection of the first input interface with the first charging connector of the dumb charger. Control circuitry interconnects the first input interface with the second input interface. The control circuitry provides a power connection for selectively providing power from the first input interface to the second input interface responsive to commands received over the wireless communications interface.