Interface Gateway Device for Automated Vehicle Protocol Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle communication systems require manual re-configuration when different communication protocols are added or changed, leading to inefficiencies in data exchange between devices, services, and applications.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising an energy management system and an interface gateway device that automatically identifies and configures communication protocols with data acquisition and client modules, allowing seamless communication without manual intervention, using processors to generate trip plans or control messages based on received data parameters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual configuration is used to communicate with systems using different communication protocols, then communication reliability is maintained, but device complexity and time loss increase
Solution Approach 1:
The gateway device automatically detects the communication protocol of connected systems and configures itself without manual intervention. The system self-identifies protocol types (CAN, LIN, MOST, FlexRay, Ethernet) and applies appropriate communication parameters automatically, eliminating the need for manual configuration while maintaining reliable communication.
Solution Approach 2:
The gateway device pre-stores multiple communication protocol configurations in its memory before actual communication occurs. When a system is connected, the gateway retrieves the appropriate pre-configured protocol settings based on detected characteristics, enabling immediate communication without manual setup or time-consuming configuration.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple communication configurations are stored on the device, then adaptability to different protocols is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The gateway device is designed with universal protocol support, incorporating multiple communication protocols (CAN, LIN, MOST, FlexRay, Ethernet) within a single integrated system. The device automatically identifies the required protocol and switches configurations as needed, providing multi-functionality without requiring separate manual configuration processes for each protocol type.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically manages protocol selection and configuration switching based on detected system characteristics. The gateway self-identifies the communication protocol type and applies the appropriate configuration automatically, eliminating the complexity of manual protocol management while maintaining support for multiple protocols.
3Reliability
If manual re-configuration is performed when systems are changed, then communication reliability is maintained, but productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The gateway device automatically detects changes in connected systems and reconfigures itself without manual intervention. When new systems or different protocol versions are introduced, the gateway autonomously identifies the new protocol characteristics and applies appropriate communication settings, maintaining reliable communication while eliminating time-consuming manual re-configuration processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors connected systems and uses feedback information to automatically adjust communication parameters. When system changes are detected through protocol identification and system characterization, the gateway receives feedback about the new configuration requirements and automatically adapts its communication settings to maintain reliability.
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AI summary
A system includes an energy management system configured to be communicatively coupled with a communication system of a vehicle that travels on a trip along a route. The energy management system is configured to be removably coupled with the communication system such that the energy management system is mechanically disengageable from the communication system. The energy management system is further configured to receive data parameters from the communication system and to generate at least one of a trip plan or a control message for the vehicle based on the data parameters. The trip plan and/or the control message dictates tractive and braking efforts of the vehicle during the trip. The energy management system is configured to communicate the trip plan and/or the control message to the communication system for the communication system to implement for controlling movement of the vehicle during the trip.