AUTOSAR Configuration Automation Through Hardware Resource Retrieval

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Solution Overview

Problem

The manual entry of hardware resource parameters in the AUTOSAR configuration process leads to low parameter configuration efficiency and a high likelihood of incorrect configurations, especially with the increasing complexity of automotive electrical and software architectures.

Innovation Solution

A parameter configuration method where a service layer in an embedded device automatically obtains hardware resource parameters and sends them to an AUTOSAR development tool, generating configuration and executable files, allowing for flexible resource management and reducing power consumption through dynamic adjustment based on resource management policies.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual entry of hardware resource parameters is used in the AUTOSAR configuration process, then the user can determine hardware form by checking hardware manual or entering commands, but parameter configuration efficiency is low and the likelihood of incorrect configuration is high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparameter configuration efficiencyVSAvoidconfiguration accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The service layer automatically obtains hardware resource parameters from the hardware layer without human intervention, allowing the system to configure itself. This self-service mechanism eliminates manual parameter entry, thereby improving configuration efficiency while ensuring accuracy through automated data retrieval from actual hardware resources.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of parameter entry with an automated information processing system. The service layer acts as an intermediary that automatically extracts hardware parameters and transmits them to the configuration tool, substituting human operators with an automated software-based information flow mechanism.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Loss of time

If manual parameter configuration is performed, then users can verify hardware information through commands or manuals, but the configuration process is time-consuming and error-prone

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconfiguration timeVSAvoidoperation simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The service layer serves as an intermediary component between the hardware layer and the configuration tool. It automatically obtains hardware resource parameters and transmits them to the configuration tool, eliminating the need for users to manually query hardware information through commands or manuals, thereby reducing configuration time while maintaining operational simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If hardware resource parameters are automatically obtained and transmitted, then parameter configuration efficiency is improved and errors are reduced, but additional system layers and communication interfaces are required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparameter configuration efficiencyVSAvoidsystem architecture complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The service layer is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a service provider for application layers and as a configuration data source for the AUTOSAR configuration tool. By integrating parameter acquisition and transmission functions into an existing service layer, the patent avoids adding significant architectural complexity while achieving automated configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP4235402B1Parameter configuration method, apparatus and system
Publication Date: 2025.10.22 YINWANG INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD
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AI summary

This application provides a parameter configuration method, an apparatus, and a system, and pertains to the field of intelligent vehicles. In the solution provided in this application, a service layer of an embedded device may directly obtain a hardware resource parameter of a hardware layer, and send the hardware resource parameter to an AUTOSAR development tool, so that the AUTOSAR development tool generates a configuration file and an executable file. A developer does not need to manually enter the hardware resource parameter in the development tool. Therefore, parameter configuration efficiency can be effectively improved, a probability of incorrect parameter configuration can be reduced, and application development efficiency can be further improved. The embedded device can be applied to a vehicle such as an intelligent vehicle, a connected vehicle, or a new energy vehicle.