Infotainment Network Device Anti-Theft Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle anti-theft systems require additional security installations and subscriber identification to track stolen vehicles, making them inconvenient and vulnerable to theft when transferred to other countries.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that utilizes existing communication modules in modern vehicles to automatically transmit vehicle identification information via a wireless communication network each time the engine is started, connecting to an external database of stolen vehicles to verify and determine the vehicle's position without additional hardware or subscriber identification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If additional radio frequency transceivers are installed in the vehicle for tracking, then the ability to locate stolen vehicles is improved, but the device complexity and installation requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by enabling the existing infotainment system's network access device to serve dual purposes: both providing internet connectivity and functioning as an anti-theft tracking device. The same hardware components (mobile communication module, GPS receiver) are used for both infotainment and security functions, eliminating the need for separate tracking transceivers and reducing installation complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the anti-theft tracking functionality with the existing infotainment system. The network access device, GPS receiver, and communication modules that were originally designed solely for entertainment and connectivity purposes are combined with stolen vehicle detection and tracking functions, creating a unified system that reduces overall device complexity.
2Reliability
If mechanical security systems and alarm systems are installed, then vehicle theft protection is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The existing infotainment system's network access device is made multi-functional by adding anti-theft capabilities. The same mobile communication module and GPS receiver provide both infotainment services and theft protection, eliminating the need for separate alarm systems and mechanical security devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service anti-theft protection by automatically transmitting vehicle identification information and location data through the existing network infrastructure. The infotainment system itself performs the tracking and alerting functions without requiring additional dedicated security hardware or complex installation.
3Ease of operation
If existing communication modules are used for tracking, then the ease of operation is improved, but the ability to track stolen vehicles internationally is worsened due to subscriber identification requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the vehicle identification information transmission function from the subscriber identification framework. By sending vehicle-specific identification data (separate from mobile phone subscriber information) through the existing communication channels, the system enables international tracking without being constrained by national subscriber identification systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism where vehicle identification information is transmitted through the existing mobile network infrastructure without requiring direct integration with national subscriber identification systems. This intermediary approach allows the system to leverage global communication networks while maintaining international adaptability.
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AI summary
A method for identifying the position of a stolen vehicle is provided that includes the steps of detecting the start of an engine of the vehicle, retrieving vehicle identification information, establishing a connection to an external database of stolen vehicles, transmitting the retrieved vehicle identification information via a wireless communication system to the database and verifying whether the identified vehicle is in the database of stolen vehicles. If the identified vehicle is in the list of stolen vehicles, the position of the vehicle is then determined.