Autonomous Vehicle Summoning With Time-Place Arrival Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems do not effectively address the scenario of calling an automatic driving vehicle from outside a designated area, lacking the capability to reliably summon and board a vehicle at a set time and location.
Innovation Solution
A mobile-object control device and method that includes an operation control unit to ensure a vehicle is present at a set location at a set time, along with a notification control unit to manage notifications if the set time or location cannot be met, utilizing a vehicle control system connected via a network for communication and remote control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If the vehicle autonomously travels to a set place at a set time without driver input, then automation level is improved, but reliability of achieving the set time and place deteriorates due to unforeseen conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The notification control unit continuously monitors the vehicle's travel status and compares it against the planned set time and set place. When deviations are detected (such as traffic congestion, route changes, or delays), the system automatically notifies the user, providing real-time feedback on the autonomous operation's progress and reliability status.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-establishes notification criteria and communication channels before the autonomous travel begins. By preparing notification templates and contact information in advance, the system ensures that when reliability issues arise, notifications can be immediately sent without delay, maintaining user confidence in the automated system.
2Reliability
If the system strictly enforces the original set time and set place, then reliability is improved, but adaptability to changing conditions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The notification control unit dynamically adjusts notification content based on the type and severity of deviations encountered during autonomous travel. For minor delays, simple time-adjustment notifications are sent, while for significant route changes or safety issues, detailed alternative proposals are provided, allowing the system to adapt its communication strategy to matching the situation's complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes notification parameters (such as urgency level, information detail, and contact method) based on the deviation magnitude from the original set time and set place. This allows the same notification control unit to handle both strict enforcement scenarios and flexible adaptation scenarios by adjusting its operational parameters rather than requiring different system architectures.
3Loss of information
If the notification control unit provides detailed information about deviations, then information completeness is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The notification control unit segments information delivery into hierarchical levels: critical alerts (high priority), status updates (medium priority), and detailed reports (low priority). This segmentation allows the system to provide comprehensive information when needed while maintaining simple operation during normal autonomous travel, reducing the perceived complexity for users without sacrificing information completeness.
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AI summary
A mobile-object control device includes: an operation control unit configured to control an operation of a mobile object to cause the mobile object to be present at a set place at a set time; and a notification control unit configured to control notification in a case where at least one of the set time or the set place cannot be achieved. The mobile object includes: a drive unit; an operation control unit configured to control the drive unit to cause the mobile object to be present at a set place at a set time; and a notification control unit configured to control notification in a case where at least one of the set time or the set place cannot be achieved. The present technology can be applied to, for example, a vehicle that performs automatic driving.