Remote ADAS Calibration via Universal Diagnosis Device

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing ADAS calibration systems require multiple expensive diagnosis devices to support various vehicle models, limiting their applicability and increasing operational costs for repair factories due to the complexity and model-specific nature of ADAS calibration.

Innovation Solution

A method and system for remotely calibrating ADAS, enabling a diagnosis device to establish a remote connection with a client, acquire parameter information, perform fault diagnosis, select and transmit calibration instructions, and perform remote ADAS calibration, allowing for calibration across different vehicle models without the need for multiple devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple diagnosis devices are purchased to support various vehicle models, then ADAS calibration capability for different vehicle models is improved, but device complexity and operational cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveADAS calibration capability for different vehicle modelsVSAvoidnumber of diagnosis devices
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal diagnosis device that can perform ADAS calibration for multiple vehicle models through remote connection. The system uses a centralized server that stores calibration data for various vehicle models, allowing a single diagnosis device to access and execute calibration procedures for different automobile types, thereby eliminating the need for multiple specialized devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a server as an intermediary between the diagnosis device and the calibration data. The server acts as a centralized repository that stores calibration parameters for multiple vehicle models and provides them to the diagnosis device as needed. This intermediary enables the diagnosis device to handle various vehicle models without requiring built-in knowledge of each specific model's calibration requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple diagnosis devices are purchased to support various vehicle models, then ADAS calibration capability for different vehicle models is improved, but operational cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveADAS calibration capability for different vehicle modelsVSAvoidoperational cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal diagnosis device that can perform ADAS calibration for multiple vehicle models through remote connection. The system uses a centralized server that stores calibration data for various vehicle models, allowing a single diagnosis device to access and execute calibration procedures for different automobile types, thereby eliminating the need for multiple specialized devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses a centralized server that stores calibration data and procedures for multiple vehicle models. Instead of having separate physical devices for each model, the system creates virtual copies of calibration capabilities through digital data storage and remote transmission, allowing one physical device to serve multiple purposes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Device complexity

If a single diagnosis device is used for all vehicle models, then device complexity and cost are reduced, but ADAS calibration capability for various vehicle models deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenumber of diagnosis devicesVSAvoidADAS calibration capability for different vehicle models
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a server as an intermediary between the diagnosis device and the calibration data. The server acts as a centralized repository that stores calibration parameters for multiple vehicle models and provides them to the diagnosis device as needed. This intermediary enables the diagnosis device to handle various vehicle models without requiring built-in knowledge of each specific model's calibration requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent moves the calibration data storage from the physical device dimension to a remote digital dimension. By storing calibration information on a server rather than within the diagnosis device itself, the system expands the capability space, allowing a single device to access virtually unlimited calibration data for different vehicle models through network connectivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

4Adaptability or versatility

If remote calibration is implemented, then applicability of diagnosis devices is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveapplicability of diagnosis devicesVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a server as an intermediary between the diagnosis device and the calibration data. The server acts as a centralized repository that stores calibration parameters for multiple vehicle models and provides them to the diagnosis device as needed. This intermediary enables the diagnosis device to handle various vehicle models without requiring built-in knowledge of each specific model's calibration requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentEP4141823A1Method, system, and apparatus for remotely calibrating advanced driver assistance system, and computer device
Publication Date: 2023.03.01 THINKCAR TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

This application relates to the field of automobile diagnosis technologies, and discloses a method and apparatus for remotely calibrating an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), and a computer device. A diagnosis device may establish a remote connection to a client to directly remotely calibrate the ADAS of an automobile without the limitation of a distance. Therefore, a repair factory does not need to purchase diagnosis devices for all vehicle models. Instead, the diagnosis device can remotely calibrate the ADAS for the automobiles in the repair factory. In this way, the operation costs of the repair factory are greatly reduced. By means of the remote connection established between the client and the diagnosis device, the application of the diagnosis device is no longer limited to a specific area. Instead, the diagnosis device is applicable to any place where a remote connection can be established. Therefore, the operation process of the ADAS calibration is becoming convenient, thereby promoting the development of the maintenance industry.