Battery Module Communication Port Detection for Protocol Compatibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
The complexity and variability of communication protocols used by different battery module manufacturers complicate the recycling process, increasing costs and difficulties.
Innovation Solution
A battery module communication processing apparatus and method that connects to a battery module's communication port, determines the communication protocol based on the number of pins and data transmitted, and either uses a preregistered protocol or generates a new one to facilitate communication between the battery module and external devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple manufacturer-specific communication protocols are supported, then compatibility with various battery modules is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a communication protocol determination apparatus that acts as an intermediary between battery modules with different communication protocols and the recycling system. This apparatus automatically identifies and adapts to various communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet) without requiring the recycling system to implement each protocol natively, thereby resolving the contradiction by mediating protocol differences while maintaining system simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes communication parameters (protocol type, baud rate, data format) based on the detected battery module characteristics. The communication protocol determination apparatus analyzes incoming data streams and adjusts system parameters to match the required protocol, enabling versatile compatibility without permanently configuring multiple protocol stacks in the system
2Reliability
If manual configuration of communication protocols is performed, then communication accuracy is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The communication protocol determination apparatus performs self-service by automatically identifying the battery module type, determining the appropriate communication protocol, and configuring communication parameters without human intervention. The system autonomously analyzes data packets, detects protocol characteristics, and establishes communication settings, eliminating the need for manual configuration while ensuring accurate protocol setup
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary communication protocol determination and configuration actions before actual battery module recycling operations begin. By pre-establishing communication parameters and protocol settings based on automatic detection, the system ensures reliable communication is ready in advance, eliminating the need for manual configuration during the recycling process
3Ease of operation
If communication protocol determination is performed automatically, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The communication protocol determination apparatus implements partial automation by focusing on determining only the essential communication protocol type and basic parameters required for battery module communication. Rather than attempting to analyze and configure all possible communication aspects, the system performs sufficient protocol determination to enable functional communication, achieving ease of operation with moderate complexity increase
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AI summary
A battery module communication processing apparatus includes a connector configured to connect to and receive data from a communication port of a battery module, and a processor configured to establish communication of the battery module by determining a communication protocol of the battery module based on a number of pins of the connector connected to the communication port and the data of the battery module transmitted through the connector.