System and method for enabling fifth generation mobile originated only communication mode for extended vehicle notification

Abstract

A system for 5G MICO mode operation of a vehicle during an ignition off mode includes a telematics unit and a telematics communication mode controller. The controller monitors energy consumption by the telematics unit and estimates a total energy consumption by the telematics unit over a time period. The controller further compares the total energy consumption to a first threshold energy consumption and a second threshold energy consumption, and operates the telematics unit in a first mode including unrestricted communication when the total energy consumption is less than the first threshold energy consumption. When the total energy consumption is between the first threshold energy consumption and the second threshold energy consumption, the telematics communication mode controller operates the telematics unit in a second MICO mode, and when the total energy consumption is greater than the second threshold energy consumption, the telematics communication mode controller deactivates communication by the telematics unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for enabling fifth-generation (5G) mobile-only initiated communication (MICO) modes for extended vehicle operations. Background Technology

[0002] Vehicles including internal combustion engines include: alternators that provide electrical energy within a designed or desired voltage range for vehicle functions, including charging the battery, when the vehicle is operating or in the ignition-on state. Electric vehicles include a closely managed state of battery charging while the vehicle is operating.

[0003] In the non-operating state or ignition-off state, the vehicle includes a battery with an internal state of charge. While the vehicle remains in the ignition-off state and the battery is not being charged by an external power source, multiple vehicle systems continue to draw electrical energy from the battery and deplete it, resulting in a decreasing state of charge over time. Furthermore, in open-circuit conditions, the battery slowly loses its state of charge over time.

[0004] Vehicles utilize wireless communication to perform various functions. Some functions are performed when the vehicle is in operation, and others are performed when the vehicle is not in operation or when the ignition is off. Summary of the Invention

[0005] A system is provided for enabling a fifth-generation (5G) Mobile-Only Initiated Communication (MICO) mode for extended vehicle operation. The system includes: an energy storage device; a wireless communication system; and a telematics unit configured to communicate with a remote server device via the wireless communication system and draw electrical energy from the energy storage device. The system further includes: a telematics communication mode controller, programmed to perform the following operations: monitoring the initiation of an ignition-off mode of the vehicle; monitoring energy consumption by the telematics unit during a time period beginning with the initiation of the ignition-off mode; and estimating the total energy consumption of the telematics unit over the time period. The telematics communication mode controller further includes programming to perform the following operations: comparing the total energy consumption of the telematics unit over the time period with a first threshold energy consumption and a second threshold energy consumption; and operating the telematics unit in a first mode including unrestricted communication when the total energy consumption of the telematics unit over the time period is less than the first threshold energy consumption. The telematics communication mode controller further includes programming to perform the following operations: when the total energy consumption of the telematics unit over the time period is greater than the first threshold energy consumption and less than the second threshold energy consumption, operate the telematics unit in a second mode including the MICO mode. The telematics communication mode controller further includes programming to perform the following operations: when the total energy consumption of the telematics unit over the time period is greater than the second threshold energy consumption, deactivate communication performed by the telematics unit.

[0006] In one embodiment, operating the telematics unit in the second mode is configured to reduce the rate of energy consumption by the telematics unit.

[0007] In some embodiments, the MICO mode includes enabling communication initiated by the telematics unit and disabling communication initiated outside the vehicle.

[0008] In some embodiments, programming for operating the telematics unit in a second mode including the MICO mode further includes: communicating with a local serving cellular network to request permission to enter the MICO mode; and operating the telematics unit in the second mode when the local serving cellular network grants permission to enter the MICO mode.

[0009] In some embodiments, programming for operating the telematics unit in a second mode including the MICO mode further includes: continuing to operate the telematics unit in the first mode when the local serving cellular network does not provide permission to enter the MICO mode.

[0010] In some embodiments, programming for deactivating communications performed by the telematics unit further includes performing a deregistration process for the local service cellular network.

[0011] In some embodiments, programming for deactivating communications performed by the telematics unit further includes: notifying the user of the vehicle that the vehicle will benefit from charging.

[0012] In some embodiments, programming for deactivating communications performed by the telematics unit further includes sending device location and potential stranded vehicle alerts to a vehicle manufacturer database or local authorities.

[0013] According to an alternative embodiment, a system is provided for enabling a fifth-generation (5G) Mobile-Only Initiated Communication (MICO) mode for extended vehicle operation. The system includes: an energy storage device; a wireless communication system; and a telematics unit configured to communicate with a remote server device via the wireless communication system and draw electrical energy from the energy storage device. The system further includes: a telematics communication mode controller, including programming to perform the following operations: monitoring the initiation of an ignition-off mode of the vehicle; monitoring energy consumption by the telematics unit during a time period beginning with the initiation of the ignition-off mode; and monitoring energy consumption by the wireless communication system during the time period. The controller further includes programming to perform the following operations: estimating the total energy consumption of the telematics unit and the wireless communication system over the time period; and comparing the total energy consumption of the telematics unit and the wireless communication system over the time period with a first threshold energy consumption and a second threshold energy consumption. The controller further includes programming to perform the following operations: when the total energy consumption of the telematics unit and the wireless communication system over the time period is less than the first threshold energy consumption, operate the telematics unit and the wireless communication system in a first mode including unrestricted communication. The controller further includes programming to perform the following operations: when the total energy consumption of the telematics unit and the wireless communication system over the time period is greater than the first threshold energy consumption and less than the second threshold energy consumption, operate the telematics unit and the wireless communication system in a second mode including the MICO mode. Operating the telematics unit in the second mode is configured to: reduce the rate of energy consumption by the telematics unit. The controller further includes programming to perform the following operations: when the total energy consumption of the telematics unit and the wireless communication system over the time period is greater than the second threshold energy consumption, deactivate communication performed by the telematics unit and the wireless communication system.

[0014] In some embodiments, the MICO mode includes enabling communication initiated by the telematics unit and disabling communication initiated outside the vehicle.

[0015] In some embodiments, programming for operating the telematics unit and the wireless communication system in a second mode including the MICO mode further includes: communicating with a local serving cellular network to request permission to enter the MICO mode; and operating the telematics unit and the wireless communication system in the second mode when the local serving cellular network grants permission to enter the MICO mode.

[0016] In some embodiments, programming for operating the telematics unit and the wireless communication system in a second mode including the MICO mode further includes: continuing to operate the telematics unit and the wireless communication system in the first mode when the local serving cellular network does not provide permission to enter the MICO mode.

[0017] In some embodiments, programming for deactivating communications between the telematics unit and the wireless communication system further includes performing a deregistration process for the local service cellular network.

[0018] According to an alternative embodiment, a method is provided for enabling a fifth-generation (5G) Mobile-Only Initiated Communication (MICO) mode for extended vehicle operation. The method includes: operating an energy storage device; operating a wireless communication system; and operating a telematics unit configured to communicate with a remote server device via the wireless communication system and draw electrical energy from the energy storage device. The method further includes, within a computerized processor, monitoring the initiation of an ignition-off mode of the vehicle; monitoring energy consumption by the telematics unit during a time period beginning with the initiation of the ignition-off mode; and estimating the total energy consumption of the telematics unit over the time period. The method further includes: comparing the total energy consumption of the telematics unit over the time period with a first threshold energy consumption and a second threshold energy consumption; and operating the telematics unit in a first mode including unrestricted communication when the total energy consumption of the telematics unit over the time period is less than the first threshold energy consumption. The method further includes: when the total energy consumption of the telematics unit over the time period is greater than the first threshold energy consumption and less than the second threshold energy consumption, operating the telematics unit in a second mode including the MICO mode, wherein operating the telematics unit in the second mode is configured to reduce the rate of energy consumption by the telematics unit. The method further includes: when the total energy consumption of the telematics unit over the time period is greater than the second threshold energy consumption, deactivating communication performed by the telematics unit.

[0019] In some embodiments, operating the telematics unit in a second mode including the MICO mode includes: enabling communication initiated by the telematics unit and disabling communication initiated outside the vehicle.

[0020] In some embodiments, operating the telematics unit in a second mode including the MICO mode further includes: communicating with a local serving cellular network to request permission to enter the MICO mode; and operating the telematics unit in the second mode when the local serving cellular network grants permission to enter the MICO mode.

[0021] In some embodiments, operating the telematics unit in a second mode including the MICO mode further includes: continuing to operate the telematics unit in the first mode when the local serving cellular network does not provide permission to enter the MICO mode.

[0022] In some embodiments, deactivating communications performed by the telematics unit further includes performing a deregistration process for the local service cellular network.

[0023] In some embodiments, deactivating communications performed by the telematics unit further includes: notifying the user of the vehicle that the vehicle will benefit from charging.

[0024] In some embodiments, deactivating communications performed by the telematics unit further includes sending device location and potential stranded vehicle alerts to a vehicle manufacturer database or local authorities.

[0025] The above features and advantages of this disclosure, as well as other features and advantages, will become apparent from the following detailed description of the best mode for carrying out this disclosure when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 The illustration shows an exemplary device embodied in this disclosure as including a system of a vehicle, the system including a telematics unit that receives power from an energy storage device;

[0027] Figure 2 It is illustrated by the following according to this disclosure: Figure 1 A graph showing the energy consumed by the remote information processing unit over a time period and the operation of the disclosed method's mode.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for enabling fifth-generation (5G) Mobile-Only Initiated Communication (MICO) mode for extended vehicle operations, according to the present disclosure;

[0029] Figure 4 It is illustrated that, according to this disclosure, it is used for... Figure 3 Restore after the method operation Figure 1A flowchart of a method for unrestricted operation of a remote information processing unit; and

[0030] Figure 5 The illustration schematically depicts the following according to the present disclosure. Figure 1 Computerized remote information processing communication mode controller. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The state of battery charge when the vehicle is in the ignition-off state can be managed or budgeted. In one example, when the state of battery charge is relatively high during the ignition-off period, this budgeting can allow various functions within the vehicle to utilize the state of battery charge. As the state of battery charge decreases, or if the initial state of battery charge is relatively low, multiple functions allowed to draw power from the battery can be constrained or limited. For example, as the state of battery charge decreases, lower priority functions can be constrained or disconnected from the battery, while higher priority functions can be retained.

[0032] A system and method are provided for enabling a fifth-generation (5G) Mobile-Initiated Communication Only (MICO) mode for extended vehicle operation. The system and method enable the extension of the time period during which a vehicle, in an ignition-off state, can initiate communication with a telematics server. The means for extending the duration is enabled by initiating a process within the vehicle's telematics unit that transitions from a default operating mode, where communication sessions can be initiated by the vehicle or a remote server, to an operating mode defined for a 5G standalone (SA) device and network, referred to as MICO. In this operating mode, the vehicle's telematics unit is not used to monitor cellular paging, nor is it used to initiate periodic updates regarding the serving cellular network. As a result, the vehicle's telematics unit consumes less energy per unit time, thereby allowing it to extend the time period during which it can initiate communication with the remote server.

[0033] The disclosed system and method can determine that the power consumption of a telematics unit during the ignition-off state exceeds a predefined threshold. The system and method can subsequently initiate a 5G SA signaling procedure regarding the serving cellular network to invoke or operate a MICO operating mode. This mode enables the vehicle's telematics unit to relinquish monitoring cellular network paging and also eliminates the need for the telematics unit to perform periodic registration updates regarding the serving cellular network, resulting in energy savings per unit time.

[0034] In one embodiment, the disclosed method may include: within a vehicle, upon initiating an ignition-off mode, tracking or summing the total energy consumed by the telematics unit since the start of the ignition-off mode. When the total energy consumed by the telematics unit is below a first threshold energy consumption, the method includes: operating a first mode including unrestricted operation of the 5G telematics communication system. When the telematics unit is determined to have consumed at least the first threshold energy consumption of the total energy since the vehicle entered the ignition-off mode, the method may operate a second mode, including operating a MICO operation mode for the 5G telematics communication system. The method may further include: stopping operation of the 5G telematics communication system when the telematics unit is determined to have consumed at least the second threshold energy consumption of the total energy since the vehicle entered the ignition-off mode.

[0035] In another embodiment, the disclosed method may include: within a vehicle, upon initiating an ignition-off mode, tracking or summing the total energy consumed by devices of the vehicle that draw power from the battery since the start of the ignition-off mode. When the total energy consumed by devices drawing power from the battery is below a first threshold energy consumption, the method includes: operating a first mode including unrestricted operation of the 5G Telematics System. The method may further include: operating a second mode, including operating a MICO operation mode for the 5G Telematics System, when the devices drawing power from the battery are determined to have consumed at least a first threshold energy consumption of total energy since the vehicle entered the ignition-off mode. The method may further include: stopping operation of the 5G Telematics System when the devices drawing power from the battery are determined to have consumed at least a second threshold energy consumption of total energy since the vehicle entered the ignition-off mode.

[0036] In another embodiment, the disclosed method may include: within a vehicle, when initiating an ignition-off mode, operating a first mode including unrestricted operation of the 5G Telematics System when the battery state of charge is above a first threshold energy consumption. The method may further include: operating a second mode, including operating a MICO operation mode for the 5G Telematics System, when the battery state of charge is equal to or below the first threshold energy consumption and above a second shutdown threshold. The method may further include: stopping operation of the 5G Telematics System when the battery state of charge is equal to or below the second shutdown threshold.

[0037] In another embodiment, the disclosed method may include: within a vehicle, when initiating an ignition-off mode, operating a first mode including unrestricted operation of the 5G Telematics System when the open-circuit battery voltage is above a first threshold energy consumption. The method may further include: operating a second mode, including operating a MICO operation mode for the 5G Telematics System, when the open-circuit battery voltage is equal to or below the first threshold energy consumption and above a second shutdown threshold. The method may further include: stopping operation of the 5G Telematics System when the open-circuit battery voltage is equal to or below the second shutdown threshold.

[0038] In another embodiment, the disclosed method may include: within a vehicle, upon initiating an ignition shutdown mode, operating a first mode comprising unrestricted operation of the 5G Telematics System for a first defined time period. The method may further include: operating a second mode, comprising operating a MICO operation mode for the 5G Telematics System, after the first defined time period expires and during a second defined time period. The method may further include: stopping operation of the 5G Telematics System after the second time period shutdown threshold expires.

[0039] Battery-electric vehicles, including battery packs, can utilize the disclosed systems and methods. During ignition-off conditions, the battery-electric vehicle can be idle, or it can be connected to an external energy source useful for charging the battery pack. The disclosed systems and methods are useful for budgeting energy consumption by a telematics unit of the battery-electric vehicle when the vehicle is in ignition-off condition and not being charged. If the battery-electric vehicle is currently connected to an energy source useful for charging the battery, the telematics unit can operate normally without depleting the vehicle's battery.

[0040] Referring now to the accompanying drawings, which are found throughout several views, similar reference numerals indicate similar features. Figure 1An exemplary device 10, embodied as a vehicle including system 15, is illustrated. System 15 includes a telematics unit 20 that receives power from energy storage device 40. Device 10 may include: a vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine; a battery-electric vehicle including a motor providing output torque; or a hybrid vehicle including both an internal combustion engine and a motor providing output torque. Device 10 is further illustrated as including a computerized telematics communication mode controller 30 and a wireless communication system 50. A local service cellular network 90 is illustrated as wirelessly communicating with the wireless communication system 50. In one embodiment, the telematics unit 20 and the wireless communication system 50 may be described as a 5G telematics communication system. The telematics unit 20 may include computerized equipment including processing equipment and programming configured to communicate with remote server equipment and / or access information from the Internet via the wireless communication system 50.

[0041] The telematics communication mode controller 30 is another computerized device that includes processing equipment configured to monitor the energy consumed by the telematics unit 20 during an ignition-off state and programming. The telematics communication mode controller 30 further includes programming for performing the following operations: managing the communication mode of the telematics unit 20 during an ignition-off state according to the methods disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the disclosed method operated by the telematics communication mode controller 30 may include, within the device 10, tracking or summing the total amount of energy consumed by the telematics unit 20 since the start of the ignition-off mode when the ignition-off mode is initiated. When the total amount of energy consumed by the telematics unit 20 is below a first threshold energy consumption, the method includes operating a first mode comprising unrestricted operation of the telematics unit 20 and the wireless communication system 50. When the telematics unit 20 is determined to have consumed at least the first threshold energy consumption of the total energy since the device 10 entered the ignition-off mode, the method includes operating a second mode comprising operating a MICO operation mode for the telematics unit 20. The method may further include stopping the operation of the telematics system 20 when the telematics unit 20 is determined to have consumed at least a second threshold energy consumption of the total energy since the device 10 entered the ignition off mode. The energy storage device 40 may include a battery pack.

[0042] In another embodiment, the disclosed method operated by the telematics communication mode controller 30 may include, within device 10, tracking or summing the total amount of energy consumed by electronic devices of device 10 that draw power from energy storage device 40 since the start of the ignition shutdown mode, when an ignition shutdown mode is initiated. The electronic devices of device 10 may include, but are not limited to, devices configured to monitor unlocking and locking commands for doors of device 10, audio systems of device 10, and / or vehicle security systems. The electronic devices of device 10 may include wireless communication system 50 and telematics communication mode controller 30. When the total amount of energy consumed by electronic devices drawing power from energy storage device 40 is below a first threshold energy consumption, the method includes operating a first mode including unrestricted operation of telematics unit 20. When the devices drawing power from energy storage device 40 are determined to have consumed at least the first threshold energy consumption since device 10 entered the ignition shutdown mode, the method includes operating a second mode including operating a MICO operation mode for telematics unit 20. The method may further include stopping the operation of the remote information processing unit 20 when the device drawing electrical energy from the energy storage device 40 is determined to have consumed at least a first threshold energy consumption since the device 10 entered the ignition off mode.

[0043] Figure 2 It is a diagram showing the process of... Figure 1 A graph 100 shows the energy consumed by the remote information processing unit 20 over a time period and the operational mode of the disclosed method. The graph 100 includes a horizontal axis 102 illustrating time, where the leftmost part of the horizontal axis 102 illustrates the initiation point. Figure 1The time of the ignition off mode in device 10. Graph 100 further includes a vertical axis 104 illustrating the total energy consumed by telematics unit 20 over a given time. The total energy consumed by telematics unit 20 over a given time is cumulative, meaning that a point on curve 110 at a certain time value describes the total amount of energy consumed by telematics unit 20 between an initial time and a given time. The total energy consumed can be calculated or determined in various ways, for example, by integrating an instantaneous energy consumption rate function. Two threshold total energy consumption values ​​131 and 132 are defined on vertical axis 104. The first threshold total energy consumption value 131 represents a consumption value below which telematics unit 20 can operate in an unrestricted manner in the first mode, thereby freely communicating via wireless communication system 50. A time period 120 is illustrated during which telematics unit 20 operates in the first mode. The following assumptions or conclusions can be drawn during time period 120: the energy storage device 40 still stores enough charge state to enable free use of the telematics unit 20.

[0044] The second threshold energy consumption value 132 represents the following consumption value: below this value, the telematics unit 20 can continue to operate in the second mode, including operating the MICO operation mode, where energy consumption is reduced by limiting the communication of the telematics unit 20 to conserve the state of charge within the energy storage device 40. Time period 122 is illustrated, during which the telematics unit 20 operates in the second mode. The slope of curve 110 in time period 122 is significantly smaller than the slope of curve 110 in time period 120, reflecting a slower energy consumption rate in time period 122 compared to the energy consumption rate in time period 120. During time period 122, the following assumption or conclusion can be drawn: the energy storage device 40 stores a reduced but still functional state of charge to allow limited use of the telematics unit 20. At the time value to the right of time period 122, the total energy consumption of the telematics unit 20 has met or exceeded the second threshold energy consumption 132. To preserve or protect the ability of device 10 to perform certain important functions (such as the ability to start the engine or travel a threshold distance), telematics unit 20 may enter a third operating mode in which communication is disabled and telematics unit 20 is powered off. When activating the third operating mode, telematics unit 20 may include programming to perform actions such as sending a deactivation notification to a remote server device, for example, initiating an instruction to the user that device 10 will benefit from charging, or sending the device location and a potential stranded vehicle alert to a vehicle manufacturer's database or local authorities.

[0045] Figure 2 The illustration shows the monitoring by... Figure 1 The method relates to data on the total energy consumed by the telematics unit 20. It should be understood that similar methods can be operated, including monitoring the total energy consumed by the telematics unit 20 and the wireless communication system 50, or including monitoring the energy consumed by the device 10 from... Figure 1 Energy storage devices 40 Electronic devices that draw electrical energy consume the total energy.

[0046] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating a method 200 for enabling fifth-generation (5G) Mobile-Only Initiated Communication (MICO) mode for extended vehicle operation. Method 200 begins at step 202, where the vehicle enters an ignition-off mode. At step 204, the parameters described by… Figure 1 The total energy consumed by the telematics unit 20 is determined. At step 206, it is determined whether the total energy consumption exceeds a first threshold energy consumption. If the total energy consumption does not exceed the first threshold energy consumption, method 200 proceeds to step 208, where the telematics unit 20 is permitted to operate in a first mode including unrestricted operation. If the total energy consumption does exceed the first threshold energy consumption, method 200 proceeds to step 210, where the vehicle performs a mobility registration update process, including a request for operation in a second mode including MICO mode operation. Depending on the capabilities and permissions of the local serving cellular network, the mobility registration update process including a request to operate in MICO mode may be an optional step. At step 212, it is determined whether the local serving cellular network grants permission for the vehicle to operate in MICO mode. If permission is granted in step 212, method 200 proceeds to step 216, where operation of the telematics unit 20 in MICO mode is initiated, and method 200 subsequently proceeds to step 214. If permission is not granted in step 212, method 200 proceeds to step 214. At step 214, the total energy consumption value is estimated or determined. At step 218, a determination is made as to whether the total energy consumption value exceeds a second threshold energy consumption. If the total energy consumption value does not exceed the second threshold energy consumption, the method proceeds to step 220, where the telematics unit 20 can continue operating in the current operating mode, and method 200 subsequently returns to step 214 to continue monitoring the total energy consumption value. If the total energy consumption value does exceed the second threshold energy consumption, method 200 proceeds to step 222, where… Figure 1 System 15 performs the deregistration process for the local cellular network and provides a "shut down" instruction. Method 200 ends at step 224.

[0047] In an alternative embodiment of method 200, the estimation is made by... Figure 1 Steps 204 and 214, which estimate the total energy consumed by the telematics unit 20, can alternatively be used to estimate the total energy consumed by the 5G telematics communication system. Figure 1 The total energy consumption value of the telematics unit 20 and the wireless communication system 50. This combined total energy consumption value of the 5G telematics communication system can be compared with each of two thresholds, and the operation of both the telematics unit 20 and the wireless communication system 50 can be restricted or deactivated based on the comparison.

[0048] Method 200 is provided as an exemplary method for enabling fifth-generation (5G) Mobile-Only Initiated Communication (MICO) mode for extended vehicle operations. The steps provided are exemplary, and this disclosure is not intended to be limited to the exemplary steps, and method 200 may include one or more additional or alternative steps.

[0049] Figure 4 The diagram illustrates the use of in Figure 3 Method 200 operation recovery Figure 1 The flowchart shows a method 300 for unrestricted operation of the remote information processing unit 20. Method 300 begins at step 302, where previous operations have been performed. Figure 3 Method 200: The vehicle enters the ignition start mode. At step 304, [the following is done / is performed / is initiated]. Figure 1 The method 300 determines whether system 15 has performed a deregistration process for the local serving cellular network. If a deregistration process has been performed, method 300 proceeds to step 306, where an initial registration process for the local serving cellular network is performed, and method 300 then proceeds to step 312. If a deregistration process has not been performed, method 300 proceeds to step 308, where it is determined whether telematics unit 20 is operating in MICO operating mode. If telematics unit 20 is operating in MICO operating mode, method 300 proceeds to step 310, where an initial registration process for the local serving cellular network is performed, and method 300 then proceeds to step 312. At step 312, telematics unit 20 operates in unrestricted operating mode. At step 314, method 300 terminates. Method 300 is provided as an exemplary method for restoring unrestricted operation of telematics unit 20 after the operation of method 200. The steps provided are exemplary, and this disclosure is not intended to be limited to the exemplary steps, and method 300 may include one or more additional or alternative steps.

[0050] Figure 5 schematically illustrated Figure 1The computerized telematics communication mode controller 30 includes a computerized processing device 410, a communication device 420, an input / output coordination device 430, and a memory storage device 440. It should be noted that the computerized telematics communication mode controller 30 may include other components, and in some embodiments, some of these components are absent.

[0051] Processing device 410 may include memory (e.g., read-only memory (ROM) and random access memory (RAM)) storing processor-executable instructions and one or more processors executing the processor-executable instructions. In embodiments where processing device 410 includes two or more processors, the processors may operate in a parallel or distributed manner. Processing device 410 may execute an operating system of telematics communication mode controller 30. Processing device 410 may include one or more modules executing programmed code or computerized processes or methods including executable steps. The illustrated modules may include functionality of a single physical device or spanning multiple physical devices. In the illustrated embodiment, processing device 410 also includes a total energy consumption estimation module 412, a threshold comparison module 414, and a MICO mode and deactivation module 416, described in more detail below.

[0052] The communication device 420 may include a communication / data connection to a bus device configured to transmit data to different components of the system, and may include one or more wireless transceivers for performing wireless communication.

[0053] The input / output coordination device 430 includes hardware and / or software configured to enable the processing device 410 to receive and / or exchange data with the onboard sensors of the host vehicle, and to provide vehicle-wide control of switches, modules, and processes based on determinations made within the processing device 410.

[0054] The memory storage device 440 is a device for storing data generated or received by the telematics communication mode controller 30. The memory storage device 440 may include, but is not limited to, hard disk drives, optical disk drives, and / or flash memory drives.

[0055] The total energy consumption estimation module 412 may include programming for performing the following operations: monitoring and accumulating data related to total energy consumption during ignition off mode. For example, the total energy consumption estimation module 412 may monitor... Figure 1 The voltage and current of the remote information processing unit 20 are drawn, and based on these values, the total energy consumption estimation module 412 can estimate the total energy consumption of the remote information processing unit 20 over a period of time.

[0056] Threshold comparison module 414 may include programming for performing the following operations: comparing the total energy consumption estimated or determined by total energy consumption estimation module 412 with one or more thresholds (e.g., Figure 3 The threshold is compared with the threshold of method 200. The threshold can be a static fixed value. In another embodiment, the threshold can be dynamic, for example, based on the average state of charge of the engine used to start the vehicle at a specific ambient temperature, or the minimum state of charge required for the battery-electric vehicle to reach the programmed destination or the nearest charging station.

[0057] MICO mode and deactivation module 416 may include methods for providing commands or electronic instructions to Figure 1 The system 15 is programmed to restrict or deactivate communications performed by the telematics unit 20. The MICO mode and deactivation module 416 may further include programming to perform operations such as registering with, deregistering from, and seeking permission to enter the MICO operating mode regarding the local cellular network.

[0058] The computerized telematics communication mode controller 30 is provided as an exemplary computerized device capable of executing programmed code for operating the disclosed methods. Various different embodiments of the telematics communication mode controller 30 and modules operable therein are contemplated, and this disclosure is not intended to be limited to the examples provided herein.

[0059] Although the best mode for carrying out this disclosure has been described in detail, those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains will recognize various alternative designs and embodiments for practicing this disclosure within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A system for enabling fifth-generation (5G) Mobile-Only Initiated Communication (MICO) mode for extended vehicle operations, the system comprising: Energy storage devices; Wireless communication system; The remote information processing unit is configured to communicate with a remote server device via the wireless communication system and to draw electrical energy from the energy storage device; as well as A telematics communication mode controller, including programming for performing the following operations: Monitor the initiation of the ignition shutdown mode of the vehicle; Monitor energy consumption by the remote information processing unit during the time period starting from the initiation of the ignition shutdown mode; Estimate the total energy consumption of the remote information processing unit over the time period; The total energy consumption of the remote information processing unit during the time period is compared with the first threshold energy consumption and the second threshold energy consumption. When the total energy consumption of the remote information processing unit during the time period is less than the first threshold energy consumption, the remote information processing unit operates in a first mode including unrestricted communication. When the total energy consumption of the remote information processing unit over the time period is greater than the first threshold energy consumption and less than the second threshold energy consumption, the remote information processing unit is operated in a second mode including the MICO mode, wherein operating the remote information processing unit in the second mode is configured to reduce the rate of energy consumption by the remote information processing unit; as well as When the total energy consumption of the remote information processing unit during the time period exceeds the second threshold energy consumption, the communication performed by the remote information processing unit is deactivated.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the MICO mode includes: Enable communication initiated by the telematics unit and disable communication initiated outside the vehicle.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein programming for operating the telematics unit in a second mode including the MICO mode further comprises: Communicate with the local cellular network to request permission to enter the MICO mode; as well as When the local service cellular network grants permission to enter the MICO mode, the telematics unit operates in the second mode.

4. The system of claim 3, wherein programming for operating the telematics unit in a second mode including the MICO mode further comprises: When the local service cellular network does not provide permission to enter the MICO mode, the telematics unit continues to operate in the first mode.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein the programming for deactivating communication performed by the telematics unit further comprises: Perform the deregistration process for the local cellular service.

6. The system of claim 1, wherein the programming for deactivating communication performed by the telematics unit further comprises: The user of the vehicle is notified that the vehicle will benefit from charging.

7. The system of claim 1, wherein the programming for deactivating communication performed by the telematics unit further comprises: Send equipment location and alerts for potentially stranded vehicles to vehicle manufacturer databases or local authorities.

8. A system for enabling fifth-generation (5G) Mobile-Only Initiated Communication (MICO) mode for extended vehicle operations, the system comprising: Energy storage devices; Wireless communication system; The remote information processing unit is configured to communicate with a remote server device via the wireless communication system and to draw electrical energy from the energy storage device; as well as A telematics communication mode controller, including programming for performing the following operations: Monitor the initiation of the ignition shutdown mode of the vehicle; Monitor energy consumption by the remote information processing unit during the time period starting from the initiation of the ignition shutdown mode; Monitor the energy consumption of the wireless communication system during the time period; Estimate the total energy consumption of the remote information processing unit and the wireless communication system over the time period; The total energy consumption of the remote information processing unit and the wireless communication system over the time period is compared with the first threshold energy consumption and the second threshold energy consumption. When the total energy consumption of the remote information processing unit and the wireless communication system over the time period is less than the first threshold energy consumption, the remote information processing unit and the wireless communication system operate in a first mode including unrestricted communication. When the total energy consumption of the telematics unit and the wireless communication system over the time period is greater than the first threshold energy consumption and less than the second threshold energy consumption, the telematics unit and the wireless communication system are operated in a second mode including the MICO mode, wherein operating the telematics unit in the second mode is configured to reduce the rate of energy consumption by the telematics unit; as well as When the total energy consumption of the remote information processing unit and the wireless communication system over the time period exceeds the second threshold energy consumption, the communication performed by the remote information processing unit and the wireless communication system is deactivated.

9. The system of claim 8, wherein the MICO mode includes: Enable communication initiated by the telematics unit and disable communication initiated outside the vehicle.

10. The system of claim 8, wherein programming for operating the telematics unit and the wireless communication system in a second mode including the MICO mode further comprises: Communicate with the local cellular network to request permission to enter the MICO mode; as well as When the local service cellular network grants permission to enter the MICO mode, the telematics unit and the wireless communication system operate in the second mode.

11. The system of claim 10, wherein programming for operating the telematics unit and the wireless communication system in a second mode including the MICO mode further comprises: When the local service cellular network does not provide permission to enter the MICO mode, the telematics unit and the wireless communication system continue to operate in the first mode.

12. The system of claim 8, wherein the programming for deactivating communication between the telematics unit and the wireless communication system further comprises: Perform the deregistration process for the local cellular service.

13. A method for enabling fifth-generation (5G) Mobile-Only Initiated Communication (MICO) mode for extended vehicle operations, the method comprising: Operate energy storage devices; Operating a wireless communication system; The remote information processing unit is configured to communicate with a remote server device via the wireless communication system and to draw electrical energy from the energy storage device; and Within a computerized processor: Monitor the initiation of the ignition shutdown mode of the vehicle; Monitor energy consumption by the remote information processing unit during the time period starting from the initiation of the ignition shutdown mode; Estimate the total energy consumption of the remote information processing unit over the time period; The total energy consumption of the remote information processing unit during the time period is compared with the first threshold energy consumption and the second threshold energy consumption. When the total energy consumption of the remote information processing unit during the time period is less than the first threshold energy consumption, the remote information processing unit operates in a first mode including unrestricted communication. When the total energy consumption of the remote information processing unit over the time period is greater than the first threshold energy consumption and less than the second threshold energy consumption, the remote information processing unit is operated in a second mode including the MICO mode, wherein operating the remote information processing unit in the second mode is configured to reduce the rate of energy consumption by the remote information processing unit; as well as When the total energy consumption of the remote information processing unit during the time period exceeds the second threshold energy consumption, the communication performed by the remote information processing unit is deactivated.

14. The method of claim 13, wherein operating the telematics unit in a second mode including the MICO mode comprises: Enable communication initiated by the telematics unit and disable communication initiated outside the vehicle.

15. The method of claim 13, wherein operating the telematics unit in a second mode including the MICO mode further comprises: Communicate with the local cellular network to request permission to enter the MICO mode; as well as When the local service cellular network grants permission to enter the MICO mode, the telematics unit operates in the second mode.

16. The method of claim 15, wherein operating the telematics unit in a second mode including the MICO mode further comprises: When the local service cellular network does not provide permission to enter the MICO mode, the telematics unit continues to operate in the first mode.

17. The method of claim 13, wherein deactivating the communication performed by the telematics unit further comprises: Perform the deregistration process for the local cellular service.

18. The method of claim 13, wherein deactivating the communication performed by the telematics unit further comprises: The user of the vehicle is notified that the vehicle will benefit from charging.

19. The method of claim 13, wherein deactivating the communication performed by the telematics unit further comprises: Send equipment location and alerts for potentially stranded vehicles to vehicle manufacturer databases or local authorities.

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