Emergency Control Mode for Electronic Device Temperature Stability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Electronic devices used in telematics systems face challenges in maintaining stable operation and extended operating time in high-temperature environments, particularly during emergency call scenarios where prolonged operation is critical.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of an electronic device with an emergency call controller, temperature sensor, and controller that can switch between normal and emergency control modes, performing temperature control operations to maximize operating time in emergency control mode, even in extreme temperatures.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Duration of action of moving object

If the electronic device operates continuously in high-temperature environments, then the operating time is extended, but the temperature stability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperating timeVSAvoidtemperature stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of moving objectVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic temperature control by switching between normal mode and emergency control mode based on temperature conditions. In emergency control mode, the device dynamically adjusts its operation to maintain stability during prolonged high-temperature periods, allowing extended operating time while preserving temperature stability through adaptive control strategies.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Temperature

If the electronic device performs temperature control operations during emergency calls, then the temperature stability is maintained, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetemperature stabilityVSAvoidcontrol system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the control system into distinct operational modes: normal mode and emergency control mode. This segmentation allows the device to implement complex temperature control operations only when necessary (during emergency calls), while maintaining simpler operation during normal conditions, thus managing device complexity through functional separation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The controller is designed with multi-functionality, capable of operating in both normal mode and emergency control mode. This universal design allows the same hardware to perform different levels of temperature control based on the operational context, avoiding the need for separate dedicated systems and thereby managing complexity while maintaining temperature stability during emergency calls.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20240323664A1Electronic device and method of operation of thereof
Publication Date: 2024.09.26 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

An electronic device includes an emergency call that receives an emergency call service request, a controller that operates the electronic device in one of a normal mode and an emergency control mode based on the emergency call service request, a temperature sensor that measures a temperature of a measurement target, and one or more memories that store temperature information about the temperature of the measurement target. The controller, when the electronic device is operated in the emergency control mode, performs a temperature control operation based on the temperature information.