Distributed Vehicle Transceiver Base Station and Remote Button Module
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Solution Overview
Problem
Developing trainable transceivers for vehicles that can operate efficiently over a wide range while being user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing is challenging due to the need for higher power consumption, leading to larger sizes and shorter battery life.
Innovation Solution
A distributed remote system comprising a trainable transceiver base station and a remote button module, where the base station is mounted in the vehicle and the remote button module is separated, allowing for low-power operation and a smaller form factor, enabling wireless communication with remote devices like garage door openers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If a trainable transceiver is configured to transmit over a wide range, then transmission distance is improved, but power consumption increases and device size increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the transceiver functionality into two separate components: a remote button module for user input and a base station for signal transmission. The base station remains in the vehicle and handles high-power wide-range transmissions, while the remote button module is small, low-power, and portable. This segmentation allows the transmission function to operate at full power without requiring the entire device to be large or consume battery power continuously.
2Speed
If a trainable transceiver is configured to transmit over a wide range, then transmission distance is improved, but device size increases
Solution Approach 1:
The transceiver system is segmented into a compact remote button module and a vehicle-mounted base station. The base station houses the large, high-power transmission components and remains stationary in the vehicle, while the remote button module is small enough to be portable and aesthetically pleasing. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by allowing wide-range transmission capability without requiring the handheld device to be large.
3Volume of moving object
If a battery powered trainable transceiver is made smaller for aesthetic purposes, then device size is improved, but battery life decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system separates the battery-powered remote button module from the power-intensive transmission function. The remote button module uses a small battery for low-power operations (button input and wireless communication with the base station), while the base station handles high-power transmissions. This segmentation allows the remote device to be small and aesthetically pleasing without sacrificing battery life, as the battery is only powering low-consumption components.
4Adaptability or versatility
If a trainable transceiver is integrated into the vehicle, then control capability is improved, but installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into a vehicle-mounted base station and a separate remote button module. The base station can be installed in the vehicle using existing power and communication infrastructure, avoiding complex wiring modifications. The remote button module is a standalone unit that communicates wirelessly with the base station. This segmentation simplifies installation while maintaining full control capability over remote devices.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This configuration allows for efficient control of remote devices with a smaller, user-friendly remote button module and a separate base station, providing extended battery life and ease of installation without requiring vehicle wiring modifications, while also enabling secure and versatile device control.
Implementation Method 1
The remote button module is configured to wirelessly transmit a command signal to the base station
Implementation Method 2
A trainable transceiver generally sends and/or receives wireless signals... configured to transmit using radio frequency transmissions over a wide range
Data Source
AI summary
A system for installation in a vehicle and for controlling a remote device includes a trainable transceiver and a remote button module. The trainable transceiver base station configured to be mounted in the vehicle at a first location and the remote button module separated from the base station and configured to be mounted in the vehicle at a second location. The remote button module is configured to wirelessly transmit a command signal to the base station in response to receiving a user input at a user input device, and the base station responds to receiving the command signal by transmitting an activation signal to the remote device, wherein the activation signal is formatted to control the remote device.