Remote Cabin Control for Autonomous Vehicle Passenger Settings
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Solution Overview
Problem
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) lack the ability to provide remote cabin control capabilities, which can be unsettling for passengers unfamiliar with ride-hail services, and may require human intervention for certain situations, limiting the passenger's control and comfort during rides.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a remote cabin control system within AVs, enabled by a processor circuit with memory instructions and wireless communication capabilities, allowing for electronic operation of cabin controls and receipt of remote commands to manage cabin settings and passenger experiences.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If AVs operate in fully autonomous configuration without human intervention, then automation level is improved, but passenger comfort and control are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
A communication circuit serves as an intermediary between remote operators and the AV controller, enabling remote cabin control commands to be transmitted wirelessly. This allows passengers to maintain control over cabin settings (lights, locks, windows, climate) even when the vehicle operates in fully autonomous mode without local human intervention.
2Ease of operation
If remote cabin control is implemented, then passenger comfort is improved, but device complexity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The communication circuit performs multiple functions: it transmits remote cabin control commands from external operators, sends vehicle status information to remote systems, and receives various control signals for different cabin components (lights, locks, windows, climate control). This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated systems for each function.
3Ease of operation
If wireless communication capability is added for remote control, then ease of operation is improved, but use of energy is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The communication circuit operates periodically rather than continuously - it activates to receive remote cabin control commands when needed, transmits necessary vehicle status information at intervals, and remains in low-power state between communications. This periodic operation enables remote control functionality while minimizing continuous energy consumption.
Data Source
AI summary
There is disclosed an autonomous vehicle (AV), including an AV chassis comprising a drive system and a cabin comprising a plurality of cabin controls; an AV controller, including a processor circuit and a memory, wherein the memory includes instructions to instruct the processor circuit to operate the drive system in a fully autonomous configuration; actuators to electronically operate the cabin controls; a communication circuit with wireless communication capability; and instructions encoded within the memory to further instruct the processor circuit to: receive a remote cabin control command; and in response to the remote cabin control command, operate a cabin control.