Motorcycle Event Recorder with Object Detection and Warning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional event data recorders for two-wheel and three-wheel vehicles lack object detection and recognition capabilities, traffic monitoring, and warning functions within a safe range, leading to unreliable accident data and increased risk of theft and loss.

Innovation Solution

An event data recorder with a main body containing a control unit, image capture units, vehicle signal capture unit, sound capture unit, storage unit, and warning unit, integrated with a G-sensor, GPS, real-time clock, display unit, sound output unit, and power unit, which detects and recognizes objects, processes vehicle signals, and provides warnings to enhance driving safety.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional event data recorders are applied to two-wheel or three-wheel vehicles, then basic recording function is provided, but shock-sensitivity, drop-sensitivity, and non-waterproof camera issues occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverecording reliabilityVSAvoidshock-sensitivity, drop-sensitivity, water damage
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies beforehand cushioning by incorporating shock-proof and waterproof protective structures in advance to prevent damage from shocks, drops, and water exposure. The housing is designed with shock-absorbing materials and sealed structures that protect the camera and recording components before actual accidents or adverse conditions occur.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

2Quantity of substance

If conventional event data recorders for motorcycles are used, then image recording is provided, but object detection and recognition functions are lacking

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage recording capabilityVSAvoidobject detection and recognition capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple functions into a single integrated system. The event data recorder combines image recording, object detection, object recognition, GPS location tracking, speed monitoring, and accident detection capabilities into one unified device, eliminating the need for separate components and enhancing versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Reliability

If conventional event data recorders are installed on motorcycles, then recording function is provided, but installation difficulty and ease of loss occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverecording functionVSAvoidinstallation ease and portability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by designing a compact, modular event data recorder that can be easily installed on the motorcycle without complex assembly. The device is self-contained with integrated components, allowing for simple mounting and easy removal or portability if needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

4Quantity of substance

If conventional event data recorders are used, then basic recording is provided, but traffic monitoring and warning functions within safe range are absent

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata recording volumeVSAvoidtraffic monitoring and warning capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by implementing object detection and recognition functions that identify potential hazards before they become actual threats. The system continuously monitors the environment, detects objects such as pedestrians or other vehicles, and provides advance warning to the driver, enabling preventive action before accidents occur.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS9020696B2Event data recorder having traffic monitoring and warning function within safe range
Publication Date: 2015.04.28 CREATE ELECTRONICS OPTICAL
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AI summary

An event data recorder providing traffic monitoring and warning functions within a safe range is revealed. The event data recorder includes a main body, a plurality of image capture units for capturing an image outside the vehicle and generating an image signal, a vehicle signal capture unit capturing a vehicle signal and sending the vehicle signal into the main body, a sound capture unit that records engine and environmental sounds to generate a sound signal, a storage unit for storage of data. The main body performs data processing and image recognition according to the image and vehicle signals to generate a control signal and check whether the unsafe driving behavior occurred. If the unsafe driving behavior occurred, a warning signal is transmitted to the warning unit to warn the driver. Thus the driving safety is enhanced and the driver's responsibility for accidents is determined.