Dual Wi-Fi Vehicle Camera Module Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional vehicle image recording devices require complex designs and are expensive due to the need for separate units for wireless internet, short-range wireless communication, and RF communication, making them difficult to use and costly.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle image recording device with a dual Wi-Fi access function that operates in both AP and STA modes, allowing direct access from a smartphone or cloud server, enabling remote control and real-time image sharing, impact detection, and voice communication through a single Wi-Fi communication module.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate units for wireless internet communication, short-range wireless communication, and RF communication are included in the black box, then communication functionality is improved, but device complexity and price increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies multi-functionality by enabling a single Wi-Fi communication module to perform multiple communication functions. The module can operate in both access point mode (providing wireless internet) and station mode (enabling short-range communication), thereby replacing what would traditionally require separate dedicated units for each communication type.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the wireless internet communication function and short-range wireless communication function into a single integrated Wi-Fi communication module. This consolidation combines previously separate communication units, reducing the overall number of components while maintaining both communication capabilities.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate communication units are used in the black box, then communication versatility is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
By implementing a universal Wi-Fi communication module that supports multiple operating modes (access point and station), the system provides communication versatility while simplifying operation. Users interact with a single unified interface rather than managing multiple separate communication units, improving ease of use.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate communication units are included in the black box, then communication functionality is improved, but price increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple communication functions into a single Wi-Fi communication module, reducing the total number of components that need to be manufactured and assembled. This consolidation directly reduces manufacturing costs while maintaining the full range of communication functionalities.
Solution Approach 2:
The universal Wi-Fi communication module performs multiple communication tasks that would traditionally require separate dedicated units, thereby reducing component count and manufacturing complexity while providing comprehensive communication functionality.
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AI summary
The image recording device for a vehicle with dual Wi-Fi access function, includes: a imaging unit; a communicating module having an AP function unit which is adapted to function as an AP of a Wi-Fi communication and a STA function unit which is adapted to function as a STATION of a Wi-Fi communication, thereby allowing for access to a peripheral AP; a storage unit for storing the image information from the imaging unit; and a control unit. Wherein the control unit is configured to allow a specific smart phone as STATION to access the AP function unit, or selectively to allow the STA function unit to access a remote cloud server when it as STATION accesses a peripheral AP; to transfer an image information being imaged in real-time or an image information stored in the storage unit to the smart phone by using the AP function unit or to the cloud server via the peripheral AP by using the STA function unit; and to control an operation status thereof according to a control information received from the smart phone by using the AP function unit or from the cloud server by using the STA function unit.