Vehicle Cladding Transponder Position Logging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for logging and storing position information of components in vehicles are complex and prone to errors, particularly when multiple components of the same type are present, such as in passenger vehicles, where efficient and accurate identification of structural elements and components is necessary for status documentation and defect tracking.
Innovation Solution
A cladding element with a transponder that stores position information, allowing for easy reading and logging of this information close to the structural element, using a method that involves an apparatus or computer program to execute and control the process, enabling intuitive and error-resistant logging of both structural and component positions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If complex locating arrangements with multiple base stations are used to determine position, then position determination capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the position information storage function from complex locating arrangements and places it directly into simple transponders attached to structural elements. This eliminates the need for multiple base stations and complex measurement systems, reducing device complexity while maintaining position determination capability.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of using complex physical locating arrangements, the patent uses transponders that contain copied position information (such as seating place designations) that can be easily read by simple reading devices, replacing complex measurement systems with information copying and retrieval.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual logging of position information is performed, then flexibility is maintained, but error resistance decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The transponder automatically provides position information when queried by a reading device, eliminating the need for manual logging. The system serves itself by storing and providing its own position data, reducing human error while maintaining flexibility through programmable reading and processing.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback by reading the position information from the transponder, processing it to identify the structural element, and using this information for defect documentation. This automated feedback loop ensures accurate tracking without manual intervention errors.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple components of the same type are present, then vehicle functionality is improved, but identification difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the identification system by attaching individual transponders to each structural element or component. Each transponder contains unique position information (such as specific seating place designations), allowing individual identification of multiple identical components through their distinct location data rather than requiring complex identification mechanisms.
Data Source
AI summary
A cladding element configured to clad a structural element disposed in a vehicle. The cladding element comprises a transponder. An item of position information, indicating the position of the structural element is stored by the transponder. A method is provided comprising reading out the position information from the transponder of such a cladding element. A computer program is provided for executing and/or controlling the method. Apparatuses for executing and/or controlling the method are disclosed. A vehicle is disclosed having such a cladding element as is a system comprising such a cladding element and such an apparatus.