Connected Helmet Access Control for User-Specific Vehicle Limits
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Solution Overview
Problem
Off-road vehicles lack a method to restrict user-specific function settings, particularly for children, as multiple users can alter settings, and there is no known way to limit vehicle operations effectively.
Innovation Solution
A helmet system that communicates user-specific function settings to the vehicle's controller, using a memory, transmitter, and receiver to store and send settings, enabling vehicle operation based on predefined limits and geographical boundaries.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple users can operate the vehicle with shared settings, then vehicle accessibility is improved, but user-specific setting customization deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the vehicle settings system by associating different settings with different user identifiers (such as helmet identifiers). Each user has their own set of customized settings stored in the vehicle's memory, allowing multiple users to access the vehicle while maintaining their individual preferences for controls, displays, and vehicle functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary identification system (helmet identifier or user identifier) that mediates between the user and the vehicle settings. When a user approaches or operates the vehicle, the identifier is recognized and automatically retrieves or applies the corresponding user-specific settings, enabling seamless customization without manual adjustment.
2Reliability
If parents want to restrict vehicle functions for children, then safety is improved, but operational flexibility deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by implementing different levels of access control and function restrictions for different user groups. Children's profiles can be configured with limited access to certain vehicle functions, speed restrictions, or disabled controls, while adult profiles have full access. This allows safety restrictions to be applied locally to specific users without affecting the overall vehicle functionality for authorized adults.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic access control where vehicle functions and restrictions can change based on the identified user. The system dynamically adjusts operational parameters, enabled functions, and control accessibility according to the user's profile, allowing parents to set restrictive profiles for children while maintaining full flexibility for themselves when they operate the vehicle.
3Stability of the object's composition
If user settings are stored in the vehicle, then setting persistence is improved, but user identification and security deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses copying by storing user identifiers (such as helmet identifiers) and associating them with user-specific settings profiles in the vehicle's memory. Instead of complex authentication systems, the system copies or retrieves the identifier and uses it to access the corresponding pre-stored settings profile, maintaining setting persistence while simplifying the identification process.
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AI summary
A system for controlling a vehicle includes a programming device comprising an application for programming vehicle function settings of a vehicle. The programming device has a transmitter communicating the vehicle function settings of the vehicle. A vehicle receiver is disposed within the vehicle. The vehicle receiver receives the vehicle function settings. A vehicle is controller disposed within the vehicle. A helmet generates a helmet movement signal in response to sensing movement of the helmet. The helmet communicates a helmet identifier to the vehicle controller through the receiver in response to the helmet movement signal. The vehicle controller controls a vehicle function in response to the vehicle function settings.