An error diagnosis and information system

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system (1) which allows to determine the codes associated with error conditions occurring in passenger vehicles and then transmit the said error codes to a cloud environment, and to inform users by converting the related error codes into meaningful messages.

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] AN ERROR DIAGNOSIS AND INFORMATION SYSTEM

[0003] Technical Field

[0004] The present invention relates to a system which allows to determine the codes associated with error conditions occurring in passenger vehicles and then transmit the said error codes to a cloud environment, and to inform users by converting the related error codes into meaningful messages.

[0005] Background of the Invention

[0006] In the current technique, users are superficially informed about faults that occur in vehicles, by way of dashboard or vehicle computer. Although vehicle drivers see the said notifications, errors and faults -which may lead to conditions that do not generate any visual or auditory warning or even if they do, that may be unnoticed or may subsequently slow down, disrupt or completely prevent usage- may occur in some cases.

[0007] For this reason, considering the studies and deficiencies included in the current technique, it is understood that there is a need for a system which allows to determine the codes associated with error conditions occurring in passenger vehicles and then transmit the said error codes to a cloud environment, and inform users by converting the related error codes into meaningful messages, and thus to improve the user experience.

[0008] The Chinese patent document no. CN114924551 A, an application included in the state of the art, discloses a system for uploading automobile fault data to a cloud system. This invention provides a test method for diagnosing automobile faults. It comprises the following steps: uploading fault data of each controller on an automobile end; the cloud monitoring platform collects and stores the fault data reported from the automobile end; the cloud monitoring platform sets fault generation conditions, and performs aggregation diagnosis according to the fault data uploaded by S2; and if the diagnosis fault occurs, fault information is sent to the vehicle end and is confirmed or processed by the vehicle end. This invention utilizes intelligent networking technology to upload the automobile fault data to the cloud, analyzes the automobile fault data and compares it with the actual condition of the automobile end, enables the accurate detection and positioning of the automobile end faults, and ensures that faults are tested and early warned in advance. By adopting multiple link tests and applying them to a diagnosis system, the accuracy of subsequent fault early warnings are improved and this can be used for vehicle development and vehicle model improvement.

[0009] Summary of the Invention

[0010] An object of the present invention is to realize a system which allows to determine the codes associated with error conditions occurring in passenger vehicles and then transmit the said error codes to a cloud environment, and to inform users by converting the related error codes into meaningful messages.

[0011] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0012] “An Error Diagnosis and Information System” realized to fulfil the objective of the present invention is shown in the figure attached, in which:

[0013] Figure l is a schematic view of the inventive system.

[0014] The components illustrated in the figure are individually numbered, where the numbers refer to the following:

[0015] 1. System 2. Electronic device

[0016] 3. Application

[0017] 4. Vehicle computer

[0018] 5. Telematics control unit

[0019] 6. Server

[0020] A system (1) which allows to determine the codes associated with error conditions occurring in passenger vehicles and then transmit the said error codes to a cloud environment, and to inform users by converting the related error codes into meaningful messages; comprises at least one electronic device (2) which is configured to exchange data by using any remote communication protocol, and to run at least one application thereon; at least one application (3) which is run on the electronic device (2), and is configured to enable at least users to view the messages that contain the information about faults occurring in the vehicle, and to be informed about the errors; at least one vehicle computer (4) which is positioned inside the vehicle; manages the units and components included in the vehicle; runs at least one software that automatically processes data and generates meaningful results; and is configured to detect error conditions occurring in the vehicle upon being triggered at certain periods and / or by events, and to determine the related error codes; at least one telematics control unit (5) which is positioned inside the vehicle, and is configured to enable the units included in the vehicle to establish communication with remote servers over the internet protocol and to exchange data; and at least one server (6) which is configured to establish communication and exchange data with the electronic device (2) by using any remote communication protocol; to establish communication and exchange data with the vehicle computer (4) by means of the telematics control unit (5); to run at least one software that automatically processes data and generates meaningful results thereon; to receive and then process the error code information transmitted by the vehicle computer (4), and to generate an information and / or direction message with respect to the error condition that has occurred in the vehicle; and to transmit the generated message to the application (3).

[0021] The electronic device (2) included in the inventive system (1) is a device in the form of a smartphone, tablet computer, desktop computer or portable computer configured to run at least one application (3) thereon. The said electronic device (2) has speakers for providing audio output, at least one camera capable of taking images, and an input unit in the form of a key or touch screen. The electronic device (2) is configured to establish communication and exchange data with the server (6) by using any remote communication protocol.

[0022] The application (3) included in the inventive system (1) is run on the electronic device (2), and is configured to enable at least users to view the messages that contain the information about faults occurring in the vehicle, and to be informed about the errors. The said application (3) is configured to provide at least one interface adapted to enable users to view the error details, solution notifications and redirections transmitted from the server (5).

[0023] The vehicle computer (4) included in the inventive system (1) is run on the electronic device (2) is positioned inside the vehicle and configured to detect the errors that occur in the vehicle, by establishing communication with the units and components included in the vehicle. The vehicle computer (4) is configured to establish communication and exchange data with the server (6) by means of the telematics control unit (5). The said vehicle computer (4) is configured to run at least one software that automatically processes data and generates meaningful results thereon. The vehicle computer (4) is configured to determine the error code upon being triggered as soon as the vehicle starts, immediately before the vehicle shuts down or when any error occurs, by means of the software running thereon. The said vehicle computer (4) is configured to transmit the detected error code information to the server (6).

[0024] The telematics control unit (5) included in the inventive system (1) is positioned inside the vehicle, and is configured to enable the vehicle to establish communication and exchange data with a cloud service, the electronic device (2) or other tools wirelessly over a cellular network in the form of the Internet. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the telematics control unit (5) is configured to enable the vehicle computer (4) to establish communication and exchange data with the server (6).

[0025] The server (6) included in the inventive system (1) is configured to establish communication with the electronic device (2) by using any remote communication protocol and to exchange data with the application (3). The server (6) is configured to establish communication and exchange data with the vehicle computer (4) by means of the telematics control unit (5). The server (6) is configured to run at least one cloud software that automatically processes data and generates meaningful results thereon. The server (6) is configured to receive and then process the error code information transmitted by the vehicle computer (4), and to generate an information and / or direction message with respect to the error condition that has occurred in the vehicle and then to transmit the generated message to the application (3) so as to inform the user. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the server (6) is configured to turn the error codes into meaningful messages according to predefined UDF (Unified Diagnostic Services) protocol. The server (6) is also configured to determine whether the error occurring in the vehicle is a remotely- resolvable error or not and if the error is remotely-resolvable, to transmit the commands necessary for the solution to the vehicle computer (4), and to ensure that the error is corrected. The server (6) is configured to record the error codes and the error messages generated in relation to the errors occurring in the vehicle. Industrial Application of the Invention

[0026] By means of the inventive system (1), the software used in smart devices in the form of electrical control units in vehicles is enabled to be updated automatically without the need for user control.

[0027] With the inventive system (1), it is ensured to inform the users by determining the codes associated with error conditions occurring in passenger vehicle and by converting the error codes into meaningful messages, and thus to extend the service life by closely monitoring the health status of vehicles.

[0028] Within these basic concepts; it is possible to develop various embodiments of the inventive “An Error Diagnosis and Information System (1)”; the invention cannot be limited to examples disclosed herein and it is essentially according to claims.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A system (1) which allows to determine the codes associated with error conditions occurring in passenger vehicles and then transmit the said error codes to a cloud environment, and to inform users by converting the related error codes into meaningful messages; comprising at least one electronic device (2) which is configured to exchange data by using any remote communication protocol, and to run at least one application thereon; at least one application (3) which is run on the electronic device (2), and is configured to enable at least users to view the messages that contain the information about faults occurring in the vehicle, and to be informed about the errors; and characterized by at least one vehicle computer (4) which is positioned inside the vehicle; manages the units and components included in the vehicle; runs at least one software that automatically processes data and generates meaningful results; and is configured to detect error conditions occurring in the vehicle upon being triggered at certain periods and / or by events, and to determine the related error codes; at least one telematics control unit (5) which is positioned inside the vehicle, and is configured to enable the units included in the vehicle to establish communication with remote servers over the internet protocol and to exchange data; and at least one server (6) which is configured to establish communication and exchange data with the electronic device (2) by using any remote communication protocol; to establish communication and exchange data with the vehicle computer (4) by means of the telematics control unit (5); to run at least one software that automatically processes data and generates meaningful results thereon; to receive and then process the error code informationtransmitted by the vehicle computer (4), and to generate an information and / or direction message with respect to the error condition that has occurred in the vehicle; and to transmit the generated message to the application (3).

2. A system (1) according to Claim 1; characterized by the electronic device (2) which is a device in the form of a smartphone, tablet computer, desktop computer or portable computer configured to run at least one application (3) thereon.

3. A system (1) according to Claim 1 or 2; characterized by the electronic device (2) which has speakers for providing audio output, at least one camera capable of taking images, and an input unit in the form of a key or touch screen.

4. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the electronic device (2) which is configured to establish communication and exchange data with the server (6) by using any remote communication protocol.

5. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the application (3) which is run on the electronic device (2), and is configured to enable at least users to view the messages that contain the information about faults occurring in the vehicle, and to be informed about the errors.

6. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the application (3) which is configured to provide at least one interface adapted to enable users to view the error details, solution notifications and redirections transmitted from the server (5).

7. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the vehicle computer (4) which is positioned inside the vehicle and configured to detect the errors that occur in the vehicle, by establishing communication with the units and components included in the vehicle.

8. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the vehicle computer (4) which is configured to establish communication and exchange data with the server (6) by means of the telematics control unit (5).

9. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the vehicle computer (4) which is configured to run at least one software that automatically processes data and generates meaningful results thereon.

10. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the vehicle computer (4) which is configured to determine the error code upon being triggered as soon as the vehicle starts, immediately before the vehicle shuts down or when any error occurs, by means of the software running thereon.

11. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the vehicle computer (4) which is configured to transmit the detected error code information to the server (6).

12. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the telematics control unit (5) which is positioned inside the vehicle, and is configured to enable the vehicle to establish communication and exchange data with a cloud service, the electronic device (2) or other tools wirelessly over a cellular network in the form of the Internet.

13. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the telematics control unit (5) which is configured to enable the vehicle computer (4) to establish communication and exchange data with the server (6).

14. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the server (6) which is configured to establish communication with the electronic device (2) by using any remote communication protocol and to exchange data with the application (3).

15. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the server (6) which is configured to establish communication and exchange data with the vehicle computer (4) by means of the telematics control unit (5).

16. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the server (6) which is configured to run at least one cloud software that automatically processes data and generates meaningful results thereon,17. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the server (6) which is configured to receive and then process the error code information transmitted by the vehicle computer (4), and to generate an information and / or direction message with respect to the error condition that has occurred in the vehicle and then to transmit the generated message to the application (3) so as to inform the user.

18. A system (1) according to Claim 17; characterized by the server (6) which is configured to turn the error codes into meaningful messages according to predefined UDF protocol.

19. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the server (6) which is configured to determine whether the error occurring in the vehicle is a remotely -resolvable error or not and if the error is remotely -resolvable, to transmit the commands necessary for the solution to the vehicle computer (4), and to ensure that the error is corrected.

20. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the server (6) which is configured to record the error codes and the error messages generated in relation to the errors occurring in the vehicle.

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