Personal Mobility Vehicle Control for Experience-Based Safety Limits
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Solution Overview
Problem
The operation of personal mobility vehicles by transportation requestors poses safety concerns to both the requestors and others in proximity, due to potential unsafe operation of these vehicles.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of systems and methods that utilize various sources of information to control, track, and interact with personal mobility vehicles, including sensors and feedback mechanisms to modify operating parameters and ensure safe operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If personal mobility vehicles are operated by transportation requestors without restrictions, then ease of operation is improved, but safety deteriorates due to potential unsafe operation
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically changes operating parameters such as speed limits and performance capabilities based on the requestor's experience level. Novice operators have their vehicles restricted to lower speeds and reduced performance, while experienced operators gain access to full vehicle capabilities. This parameter adjustment resolves the contradiction by maintaining ease of operation while improving safety through experience-based restrictions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms that monitor operator behavior, vehicle performance, and operational conditions in real-time. This feedback is used to adjust operating parameters dynamically, providing continuous safety management while maintaining operational flexibility. The feedback loop enables the system to respond to changing conditions and operator skill development.
2Reliability
If operating parameters are restricted based on experience levels, then safety is improved, but device complexity increases due to monitoring and control systems
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs self-service mechanisms where the vehicle automatically monitors its own operational parameters and adjusts performance based on pre-established experience level criteria. The vehicle's control system autonomously enforces speed limits and performance restrictions without requiring external intervention, thereby improving safety while minimizing the added complexity through automated self-regulation.
Solution Approach 2:
The control system is designed to perform multiple functions: monitoring operator input, tracking vehicle performance, enforcing safety restrictions, and adapting to changing conditions. By consolidating these functions into a single multi-functional control system, the patent reduces overall device complexity compared to having separate systems for each function.
3Reliability
If real-time monitoring and feedback systems are implemented, then safety is enhanced, but loss of energy increases due to additional sensors and control mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements partial monitoring and control actions based on the specific operational context and risk level. Not all vehicle operations require full monitoring intensity; the system adjusts the level of monitoring and feedback activation to match the situation, thereby enhancing safety where needed while minimizing energy consumption during low-risk operations.
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AI summary
The disclosed computer-implemented method may include improving safety in operating personal mobility vehicles. The method may track and/or control personal mobility vehicles associated with dynamic transportation networks. The method may improve safety related to PMV operation by taking advantage of the various sources and types of information related to PMV operation that are available in the dynamic transportation network. Other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are disclosed.