Mobile Terminal Vehicle Control Network Program Continuity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mobile terminals and vehicle control systems lack seamless communication and control functionality, particularly in maintaining program continuity between devices when a vehicle is in motion or when a user is getting on or off, which hinders user convenience and efficient vehicle management.
Innovation Solution
A mobile terminal with a wireless communication unit and controller that forms a network with a vehicle control apparatus, allowing operations based on events such as vehicle movement or user presence, including data transmission, display of event information, and control commands for vehicle functions like air conditioning, window control, and navigation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a mobile terminal and vehicle control apparatus are used separately without network connection, then each device can operate independently, but program continuity cannot be maintained when vehicle status changes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the mobile terminal and vehicle control apparatus into an integrated network system where both devices communicate bidirectionally. The controller in the mobile terminal receives vehicle status information and executes corresponding programs, while the vehicle control apparatus receives control commands from the mobile terminal. This combination ensures program continuity is maintained across device transitions while managing complexity through structured communication protocols.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile terminal is designed to perform multiple functions: it serves as both a standalone mobile device and a remote control interface for the vehicle. The controller can execute vehicle control programs directly on the mobile terminal or transmit them to the vehicle control apparatus, providing universal functionality that maintains program continuity regardless of which device is active.
2Ease of operation
If the mobile terminal continuously monitors vehicle status to maintain program continuity, then user convenience is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of continuous monitoring, the system uses periodic status checks triggered by specific vehicle events. The controller receives vehicle status information at key moments (ignition on/off, door open/close, locking/unlocking) and executes or transfers programs based on these discrete events. This periodic action maintains user convenience while significantly reducing energy consumption compared to continuous monitoring.
Solution Approach 2:
The vehicle control apparatus autonomously detects vehicle status changes and automatically transmits relevant information to the mobile terminal without requiring continuous polling. The system serves itself by having the vehicle's own control apparatus initiate communications only when status changes occur, reducing the energy burden on the mobile terminal while maintaining ease of operation.
3Speed
If the mobile terminal executes all vehicle control programs locally, then response speed is improved, but device functionality is limited when vehicle status changes occur
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically determines where to execute programs based on vehicle status and device capabilities. The controller can execute programs locally on the mobile terminal for immediate response, or transmit them to the vehicle control apparatus when vehicle-specific actions are required. This dynamic allocation maintains fast response speeds while adapting to different operational contexts and enhancing overall system versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile terminal acts as an intermediary between the user and the vehicle control apparatus. It receives user inputs, processes them locally when appropriate for fast response, and forwards relevant commands to the vehicle control apparatus for execution. This intermediary role enables the mobile terminal to maintain response speed while the vehicle control apparatus provides the necessary adaptability for diverse vehicle operations.
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AI summary
An embodiment disclosed in the present disclosure discloses a mobile terminal for performing communication with a vehicle control apparatus installed in a vehicle, and the mobile terminal may include a wireless communication unit configured to form a network comprising the vehicle control apparatus and the mobile terminal, respectively, as one node thereof, and a controller configured to allow the vehicle control apparatus or the mobile terminal to perform an operation corresponding to an event according to whether or not the vehicle is moving or whether a user is getting on or off the vehicle based on the event generated from at least one node.