Remote Alert System for Power Generation Shutdown
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electrified vehicles lack effective systems for remotely notifying drivers of Power Generation mode shutdown due to predefined conditions such as high carbon monoxide levels or exceeded energy usage limits, which can lead to unsafe or inefficient operations.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that communicates alerts to a remote location when the Power Generation mode is disabled, utilizing a control unit, carbon monoxide detection, and energy usage monitoring to send alerts via a cellular network, ensuring safe and efficient energy management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If Power Generation mode is used to supply power to external electrical accessories, then energy supply capability is improved, but carbon monoxide exposure risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously monitors carbon monoxide levels around the vehicle and provides feedback to the control unit. When CO levels exceed a threshold, the system automatically shuts down Power Generation mode and sends a remote notification to the driver, creating a closed-loop safety mechanism that balances energy supply with hazard prevention
Solution Approach 2:
A remote notification system acts as an intermediary between the vehicle's safety systems and the driver. When hazards are detected or energy limits are exceeded, the system communicates shutdown status to the driver's mobile device, ensuring awareness without requiring direct driver presence at the vehicle
2Device complexity
If Power Generation mode operates without remote notification, then system simplicity is maintained, but driver awareness of shutdown status deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The vehicle's control system automatically manages the entire shutdown notification process without requiring driver intervention. The control unit monitors conditions, executes shutdown decisions, and sends notifications autonomously, allowing the system to serve itself while keeping the driver informed of status changes
3Adaptability or versatility
If energy usage limits are not monitored, then operational flexibility is improved, but energy management efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The driver pre-configures energy usage limits (time, fuel consumption, energy consumption) before entering Power Generation mode. The system then automatically enforces these predetermined limits during operation, shutting down when thresholds are reached and notifying the driver remotely, thus optimizing energy management while respecting driver-defined operational parameters
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables remote notification of Power Generation mode shutdown, enhancing safety by preventing high carbon monoxide exposure and optimizing energy usage, thereby improving operational efficiency and user awareness.
Implementation Method 1
the disabling step is performed in response to a detected carbon monoxide level exceeding a threshold carbon monoxide level
Data Source
AI summary
A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, communicating an alert to a location remote from a vehicle in response to disabling a Power Generation mode of the vehicle.