Vehicle Ceiling Module Control for In-Cabin Drone Delivery
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems fail to deliver a product received from a drone directly to a user within a moving vehicle.
Innovation Solution
A control device is provided in the vehicle that includes a controller to determine the position of the user based on given information and moves a movable module, such as a ceiling module, to deliver the product to the user.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the module only receives loads from drones, then the receiving function is simple and reliable, but the system cannot deliver products to users
Solution Approach 1:
The control device is designed to perform multiple functions: receiving loads from drones and delivering products to users within the vehicle. By integrating both receiving and delivery capabilities into a single control system, the module becomes universal and can handle different operational modes without requiring separate dedicated systems for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The control device autonomously determines user positions and controls module movement to deliver products without requiring manual intervention. The system automatically processes given information to identify user locations and executes delivery actions, enabling the system to serve itself and eliminating the need for additional complex control mechanisms.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the module moves to deliver products to users, then delivery capability is achieved, but the control system becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The control device merges the functions of user position determination and module movement control into a single integrated unit. Rather than having separate systems for navigation, user identification, and module actuation, all these functions are combined in one control device, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining full delivery capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The control device acts as an intermediary that processes given information about user positions and translates this information into controlled module movements. This intermediary role simplifies the control architecture by creating a single point of decision-making that coordinates all delivery-related actions without requiring complex direct connections between multiple independent systems.
3Measurement precision
If the controller determines user position based on given information, then delivery accuracy is improved, but information processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
User position information is determined and prepared in advance before the actual delivery action occurs. The control device processes given information to identify user positions ahead of time, allowing the module to move directly to the correct location without requiring complex real-time processing during the delivery execution phase.
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AI summary
A control device provided in a vehicle allows reception of a load carried by a drone, determines a position of a user who has ordered the load, and causes a ceiling module to move to the determined position while the vehicle is traveling toward a destination.