Autonomous Vehicle Dispatch for Lost Article Retrieval Priority

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current shared vehicle services lack efficient management systems for handling emergency situations, such as lost articles, and do not effectively prioritize dispatching vehicles to resolve such issues without disrupting ongoing services.

Innovation Solution

A method for a shared vehicle service management system that communicates with user devices and autonomous vehicles to manage dispatches, handle emergency messages, and prioritize vehicle re-dispatching for lost articles, while ensuring seamless service continuity and user convenience.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of time

If the autonomous vehicle is immediately dispatched to retrieve the lost article, then the lost article can be recovered quickly, but the ongoing ride service for the second passenger may be disrupted

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetime to retrieve lost articleVSAvoidservice continuity for second passenger

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of timeVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts the vehicle dispatch status based on real-time conditions. When a lost article is reported, the system can transition the vehicle from 'dispatched' to 'available' state, allowing flexible reassignment to retrieve the article while maintaining service quality for both passengers

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the service state parameter of the vehicle from normal operation to emergency retrieval mode. By modifying the dispatch status parameter, the system enables the vehicle to be redirected for lost article retrieval while managing the impact on ongoing services through state transitions

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If the vehicle service for the second passenger is canceled to retrieve the lost article, then the lost article retrieval is prioritized, but the second passenger experiences service disruption

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelost article retrieval priorityVSAvoiduser convenience for second passenger

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements feedback loops where the second passenger is notified of the situation and can provide feedback on whether to cancel or delay the service. This allows the system to adjust the retrieval priority based on user preferences while maintaining overall service quality

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system takes preliminary action by notifying the second passenger before canceling the service, allowing the passenger to make an informed decision. This preliminary communication maintains user convenience by giving them control over their service preferences

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Reliability

If the system monitors and manages vehicle dispatch status in real-time, then emergency situations can be handled effectively, but the system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveemergency situation handlingVSAvoiddispatch management system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The server performs multiple functions including normal dispatch management, emergency message handling, vehicle status monitoring, and user communication. By consolidating these functions in a single multi-functional system, the patent reduces overall complexity while maintaining comprehensive emergency handling capabilities

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system merges the emergency response functionality with the existing dispatch management infrastructure. By combining lost article retrieval procedures with normal vehicle dispatch operations, the system handles emergencies effectively without creating a separate complex emergency management subsystem

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS11803932B2Shared vehicle service providing method performed by server communicating with user device of passenger and autonomous vehicle

Publication Date: 2023.10.31 SOS LAB CO LTD

AI summary

According to an aspect of the present disclosure, provided is a shared vehicle service providing method based on a shared vehicle management server communicating with a shared vehicle and a user device. Also provided is a shared vehicle service providing method for managing an article of a shared vehicle user on the basis of a shared vehicle management server. More specifically, provided is a shared vehicle service providing method in which a shared vehicle management server manages dispatch of a shared vehicle and an article of a user on the basis of data acquired from the shared vehicle and a user device.