Driving Evaluation System Timing Determination for Feedback Optimization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing driving evaluation systems face challenges in providing evaluation results at suitable timings, making it difficult for drivers and instructors to utilize the feedback effectively for improving driving skills.

Innovation Solution

A driving evaluation system that includes a timing determination unit to output evaluation results based on whether the results exceed past performance, with increased frequency for improved performance and response acquisition, allowing for differentiated output frequencies to drivers and instructors.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If evaluation results are output frequently to help drivers improve skills, then feedback utilization improves, but information overload and loss of time occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveskill improvement efficiencyVSAvoidtime for processing evaluation information
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by providing different output frequencies to different output destinations based on their specific needs. The timing determination unit determines that drivers receive evaluation results at a first frequency optimized for skill improvement, while instructors receive results at a second frequency optimized for teaching purposes. This differentiated approach ensures each recipient receives information at an appropriate rate without overload.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the evaluation result distribution system into multiple output destinations (drivers and instructors) with different frequency requirements. By dividing the single evaluation result stream into separate channels with customized output timing, the system optimizes feedback utilization for each group while preventing information overload.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Loss of information

If evaluation results are output only when exceeding reference values, then information quality improves, but loss of information occurs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveevaluation feedback completenessVSAvoidevaluation result significance
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic output frequency adjustment based on driver performance. The timing determination unit increases the output frequency when driving evaluation results improve compared to past results, and decreases frequency when results are lower. This dynamic approach ensures comprehensive information delivery while maintaining significance by adapting to the driver's learning curve and performance level.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If evaluation results are output at fixed intervals, then system simplicity is maintained, but adaptability to driver needs deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefeedback timing suitabilityVSAvoidtiming determination mechanism
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses feedback mechanisms where the timing determination unit monitors driving evaluation results and adjusts output frequency based on performance trends. When drivers show improvement, the system increases output frequency to reinforce positive behavior. When performance declines, frequency decreases. This feedback-driven adaptation optimizes timing suitability without requiring overly complex predetermined scheduling.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS10661807B2Driving evaluation system and program
Publication Date: 2020.05.26 HONDA MOTOR CO LTD
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AI summary

A driving evaluation system includes: a driving information acquisition unit that acquires driving information related to driving of a driver of a vehicle; a driving evaluation calculation unit that calculates a driving evaluation result obtained by evaluating the driving of the driver based on the driving information acquired by the driving information acquisition unit; a timing determination unit that determines a timing at which the driving evaluation result is output for each output destination; and an evaluation result output unit that outputs the driving evaluation result at the timing determined by the timing determination unit.