Vehicle Wireless Connection Using Beacon Positioning Keys
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in performing wireless connection procedures for vehicles, such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, especially when unfamiliar with the pairing process, and manually inputting vehicle information for connected-car or car-sharing services.
Innovation Solution
A vehicular wireless connection system that uses beacon signals to generate a positioning key, allowing a smart device to automatically connect to a vehicle by transmitting identification information to a server for verification, thereby eliminating the need for manual user input.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual wireless connection procedures (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi pairing) are used for vehicle connectivity, then connection can be established, but the process becomes complex and difficult for users unfamiliar with pairing procedures
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a server as an intermediary between the smart device and vehicle. The server receives beacon signals from the vehicle, generates positioning keys, and facilitates automatic connection without requiring users to manually perform Bluetooth or Wi-Fi pairing procedures. This mediator simplifies the user experience while handling the technical complexity in the background.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service connection where the smart device automatically connects to the vehicle based on beacon signal reception and positioning key generation. The user simply needs to be in proximity to the vehicle, and the system automatically completes the connection process without requiring user intervention in the pairing procedure.
2Productivity
If users manually input vehicle information for connected-car services, then service activation is possible, but the process becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The vehicle pre-generates beacon signals containing identification information before the user arrives. When the user approaches, the smart device automatically receives these pre-prepared signals and uses them to generate positioning keys, eliminating the need for users to manually input vehicle information at the time of service activation.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of requiring users to manually input vehicle information, the system uses copied identification data from the vehicle's beacon signals. The smart device automatically captures and uses the vehicle's identification information transmitted via beacon, replacing manual data entry with automatic data copying.
3Ease of operation
If automatic connection using beacon signals is implemented, then connection convenience is improved, but additional hardware components (beacons, server) are required
Solution Approach 1:
The beacon signals serve multiple functions: they provide identification information for vehicle recognition, enable positioning key generation for security, and facilitate automatic connection initiation. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated components for each function, optimizing the system architecture.
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AI summary
A vehicular wireless connection system and method are provided to perform wireless communication connection between a vehicle and a smart device of a user. The method includes receiving a plurality of beacon signals by the smart device and generating a positioning key based on at least some of the plurality of beacon signals. Identification information including the positioning key and identification information of at least one nearby wireless device is transmitted to a server. In response to receiving vehicle verification result information from the server, a wireless connection to the vehicle is attempted based on the vehicle verification result information.