Passenger Operation Network for Vehicle Device Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable electronic devices, such as smartphones, pose a safety hazard while driving due to distractions caused by their design and functionality, leading to restricted operations that can prevent drivers from responding to urgent messages and limiting their use in vehicles.
Innovation Solution
A system that allows a passenger to send instructions to a driver's device via a passenger operation network connection, enabling the device to execute specific operations without full access, maintaining security and overcoming existing configuration restrictions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a driver uses a portable electronic device during driving, then the driver can access important information and communicate with passengers, but the driver may be distracted and safety hazards increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments device operations into driver-accessible functions and passenger-accessible functions. The driver's device establishes a passenger operation network that allows the passenger device to control certain operations while the driver's device remains in restricted mode, separating control responsibilities between driver and passenger
Solution Approach 2:
The passenger device acts as an intermediary between the driver and the driver's device. The passenger can send instructions to the driver's device through the passenger operation network connection, allowing the driver to respond to urgent messages without directly interacting with the device interface
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a driver's device operates in restricted mode during driving, then safety is improved by preventing distracting operations, but the driver cannot respond to urgent messages or perform essential operations
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts operation restrictions based on the driving state. When driving is detected, the driver's device enters restricted mode but maintains the ability to receive and execute instructions from the passenger device through the passenger operation network, allowing essential operations to proceed while maintaining safety restrictions
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the passenger device can monitor the driver's device state and send appropriate instructions. The driver's device provides feedback about its operational state and can execute passenger-initiated operations that are relevant to driving needs
3Ease of operation
If a passenger wants to control the driver's device, then the passenger can assist with navigation and communication, but the driver's device security and configuration restrictions must be maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The passenger operation network connection serves as an intermediary control mechanism. The passenger device can send instructions to the driver's device without gaining direct access or control, maintaining the driver's device security while enabling assisted operations through the mediated connection
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies different access qualities to different operations on the driver's device. Certain operations can be controlled by the passenger through the passenger operation network while other operations remain restricted, creating localized access permissions that balance control capability with security
Data Source
AI summary
A first client device detects driving of a vehicle. The first client device establishes a passenger operation network connection with a second client device. The first client device receives, based on the established network connection and based on the detected driving of the vehicle, at least one instruction directed towards a first client operation of the first client device. The first client device executes, responsive to the received at least one instruction and based on the established network, the first client operation.