Vehicle Mirror Control System with Gear-Specific Memory Recall
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current control systems for vehicle side mirrors lack adaptive functionality to automatically adjust mirror orientations based on the vehicle's operational state, specifically between drive and reverse gears, relying on preset manufacturer settings that may not accommodate individual driver preferences or changing conditions.
Innovation Solution
A control system with a control unit and console featuring distinct memory recall switches for drive and reverse gears, allowing operators to set and recall custom mirror orientations, and a method to detect the vehicle's operational state to adjust mirrors accordingly, providing continuous feedback for state changes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If preset manufacturer settings are used for mirror orientation in reverse gear, then the mirror orientation is fixed and simple to implement, but it cannot accommodate individual driver preferences or changing conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The control system is segmented into distinct sets of memory recall switches: a first set for drive gear conditions and a second set for reverse gear conditions. This segmentation allows independent customization of mirror orientations for different operational states without increasing overall system complexity, as each set operates autonomously within its designated context.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a static preset orientation to a dynamic adaptive system that automatically selects appropriate mirror orientations based on the detected vehicle operational state (drive or reverse gear). The control unit dynamically adjusts mirror positions by recalling stored settings from the appropriate memory set, enabling adaptability while maintaining implementation simplicity through automated state-based selection.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a single set of memory switches is used for all gear conditions, then the device complexity is low, but the system cannot provide tailored settings for different operational states
Solution Approach 1:
The memory switch configuration is segmented into a first set associated with drive gear conditions and a second set associated with reverse gear conditions. This segmentation enables the system to provide tailored mirror settings for different operational states while keeping each set's configuration simple and manageable, avoiding the complexity of a single comprehensive switch system.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit provides multi-functionality by managing multiple sets of memory recall switches and automatically selecting the appropriate set based on the detected operational state. This universal control approach allows the system to handle both drive and reverse gear conditions with a single control architecture, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining adaptability.
3Productivity
If manual mirror adjustment is required for each gear change, then the system remains simple, but the operator must continuously adjust mirrors which reduces productivity
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by pre-storing optimal mirror orientations in separate memory sets for drive and reverse gear conditions. When the vehicle operational state changes, the control unit automatically recalls and applies the appropriate pre-stored settings, eliminating the need for manual adjustment during gear changes and thereby improving operating efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback by continuously monitoring the vehicle's operational state (drive or reverse gear) and automatically adjusting mirror orientations based on detected state changes. This closed-loop feedback mechanism ensures mirrors are always optimally positioned for current driving conditions without requiring operator intervention, enhancing productivity while maintaining manageable system complexity.
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AI summary
A control system for mirror in a vehicle as well as a method for controlling the side mirrors of a vehicle are disclosed. The control system may include a processor module and a memory module as well as a control console. The control console may include a mirror toggle switch, a mirror control switch, and two sets of memory recall switches. The first set of memory recall switches may be associated with set side mirror positions in a first operation state of the vehicle, which could for instance occur when the vehicle is operating in a drive gear. The second set of memory recall switches may be associated with set side mirror positions in a second operation state of the vehicle, which could for instance occur when the vehicle is operating in a reverse gear.