Parallel ECU Communication Links for Faster Vehicle Diagnosis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Communication between an automobile diagnostic instrument and electronic control units (ECUs) in a vehicle is time-consuming due to serial interaction, leading to low diagnosis efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A method involving grouping ECUs with similar communication parameters into one group and creating parallel communication links to facilitate simultaneous interaction, allowing parallel communication command transmission without interference.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If serial communication mode is used between automobile diagnostic instrument and ECUs, then communication simplicity is maintained, but communication time increases and diagnosis efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments ECUs into multiple groups based on their communication parameters (such as communication protocols, baud rates, and data formats). Each group is assigned a dedicated communication link, allowing simultaneous parallel communication with multiple ECUs. This segmentation transforms the traditional serial one-by-one communication approach into parallel group-based communication, significantly reducing total communication time and improving diagnosis efficiency.
2Productivity
If multiple ECUs are communicated with simultaneously using parallel communication, then communication efficiency improves, but communication system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal communication link configuration that can adapt to different ECU types and communication parameters. By establishing communication links with standardized interfaces and protocols that can handle multiple ECU groups, the system achieves parallel communication capability without proportionally increasing complexity. The communication links are designed to be multi-functional, supporting different communication standards and parameter sets through a unified framework.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary classification and grouping of ECUs based on their communication parameters before establishing communication links. This preliminary action organizes ECUs into manageable groups, simplifying the subsequent parallel communication process. By pre-configuring the communication architecture and grouping ECUs in advance, the system reduces the complexity of real-time communication management while maintaining high efficiency.
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AI summary
Provided is a communication interaction method, including: in a case where a vehicle identification number of a target vehicle is acquired, selecting a plurality of electronic control units and acquiring a plurality of communication parameters in the target vehicle according to the vehicle identification number, where the plurality of communication parameters corresponds the plurality of electronic control units; creating one or more communication links for the plurality of electronic control units according to the plurality of communication parameters, where at least one communication link corresponds to at least one communication parameter; and performing parallel communication command interaction with the plurality of electronic control units corresponding to the one or more communication links through the one or more communication links.