Adaptive Bonded Communication for Vehicle Data Services
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing data communication solutions for vehicles face challenges with reliability, bandwidth, and contention, particularly in mobile scenarios where single connections are unreliable and insufficient.
Innovation Solution
A system that forms an adaptive bonded communication link using multiple communication links to aggregate throughput, adapting in real-time or near real-time to changing data communication requirements and characteristics, utilizing a controller that can reside in the cloud or on the vehicle, and includes features like SIM management, mesh networking, and cloud-based resources to optimize data transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a single connection is used for data communication in mobile scenarios, then device complexity is reduced, but reliability and bandwidth are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple communication links (cellular, Wi-Fi, satellite) into a single bonded communication link that provides aggregated bandwidth and improved reliability. The bonding device aggregates data streams from multiple links to create a unified high-performance communication channel for the vehicle.
Solution Approach 2:
The communication system is designed to universally support multiple types of communication interfaces and links simultaneously. The bonding device can dynamically select and combine different link types based on availability and requirements, making the system adaptable to various mobile scenarios and jurisdictions.
2Productivity
If multiple communication links are combined to aggregate throughput, then bandwidth and reliability improve, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bonding device autonomously manages the multiple communication links without requiring complex external control. It automatically performs link selection, data stream aggregation, and dynamic reconfiguration based on real-time link quality and bandwidth availability, reducing the operational complexity for users.
Solution Approach 2:
The bonded communication link is dynamically configurable, allowing the system to adaptively adjust the number and type of links being combined based on current network conditions, vehicle location, and data transmission requirements. This dynamic nature optimizes throughput while managing complexity through automated adaptation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the bonded communication link adapts in real-time to changing conditions, then service consistency improves, but processing requirements and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The bonding device continuously monitors the quality and performance of each communication link and uses this feedback to dynamically adjust the bonded link configuration. This feedback mechanism enables real-time adaptation to changing network conditions, vehicle movement, and jurisdictional boundaries while maintaining service consistency.
Data Source
AI summary
Devices, systems, methods and computer-readable media are provided for data communication to and from a vehicle. A device is provided that includes memory storing processor-executable instructions; and at least one processor in communication with the memory that executes the stored instructions to: receive, from at least one user on the vehicle, at least one request for data communication; identify a plurality of communication links available at a current location of the moving vehicle; form an adaptive bonded communication link using the plurality of communication links to aggregate throughput across the plurality of communication links for the requested data communication, wherein the adaptive bonded communication link is configured to adapt to data communication requirements for the requested data communication and to data communication characteristics of the plurality of communication links as the vehicle moves. Corresponding methods, computer system products, uses, and computer-readable media are also provided.