Adaptive Relay Mode Control for Movable Body Data Links

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing communication systems face challenges in efficiently managing data transmission and communication relay devices, particularly in the context of data transmission via relay devices and access points, where existing technologies do not effectively adapt to varying communication states and security levels, leading to inefficiencies and increased costs.

Innovation Solution

A communication control system and method that employs a communication terminal with multiple relay modes (first, second, and third modes) to adapt to the state of communication with an information management device, selecting the appropriate mode based on factors like memory availability, communication quality, and security levels, thereby optimizing data transmission and reducing costs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If data is transmitted via relay devices and access points using existing communication systems, then data transmission can be performed, but communication efficiency is reduced and costs increase due to inability to adapt to varying communication states and security levels

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication efficiencyVSAvoidcommunication cost
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The communication terminal dynamically switches between three relay modes (first mode with immediate transmission, second mode with temporary storage and delayed transmission, third mode with security verification) based on real-time communication state and security level requirements. This dynamic adaptation optimizes communication efficiency while reducing unnecessary costs associated with overly secure or inefficient transmission methods

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes transmission parameters including relay mode selection, data storage duration, and security verification levels based on communication state assessments. By adjusting these parameters dynamically, the system achieves optimal balance between communication efficiency and cost effectiveness

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If existing communication systems are used without adaptive relay modes, then simple data transmission is possible, but the system cannot adapt to varying communication states and security levels

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptation to communication stateVSAvoidrelay mode selection mechanism
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The relay function is segmented into three distinct modes (first mode for immediate transmission, second mode for temporary storage, third mode for security-verified transmission). This segmentation allows the system to adapt to different communication states while keeping each mode's logic relatively simple and manageable

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The communication terminal continuously assesses communication state and security level requirements, then provides feedback to select the appropriate relay mode. This feedback mechanism enables automatic adaptation without requiring complex manual configuration or control

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Reliability

If security verification is always performed before data transmission, then security risks are minimized, but communication speed and efficiency are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesecurity levelVSAvoiddata transmission speed
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

Security verification is dynamically applied based on assessed security level requirements. The third mode performs security verification before transmission when high security is needed, while the first mode transmits immediately when security requirements are lower, thus maintaining both security and speed efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the security verification parameter based on communication state and required security levels. By adjusting this parameter dynamically, the system achieves optimal balance between security reliability and transmission speed

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS20260005720A1Communication control system, communication control method, and computer readable storage medium
Publication Date: 2026.01.01 HONDA MOTOR CO LTD
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AI summary

A communication control system controls communication in a communication terminal which relays communication between a movable body and an information management device. The communication control system includes a selection unit which selects, according to a state of communication between the communication terminal and the information management device, a relay mode in which the communication terminal relays the communication between the movable body and the information management device. A communication control method includes selecting, according to a state of communication between the communication terminal and the information management device, a relay mode in which the communication terminal relays the communication between the movable body and the information management device.