Remote Control Device Attachment Tracking for Mobile Bodies

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a risk of forgetting to attach a temporary communication device to a mobile body for remote control or forgetting to detach it after remote control has been finished, leading to potential operational issues.

Innovation Solution

An information processing device that acquires attachment information about communication devices on mobile bodies and outputs instructions to attach or detach temporary communication devices as needed, ensuring proper device attachment and detachment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a temporary communication device is attached to a mobile body for remote control, then remote control capability is enabled, but the risk of forgetting to attach or detach the device increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveremote control capabilityVSAvoiddevice attachment management
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system establishes a feedback mechanism where the management device continuously monitors the attachment state of temporary communication devices to mobile bodies and sends notifications to remind operators to attach or detach devices. This feedback loop ensures that the attachment state is tracked and appropriate actions are prompted, preventing forgotten attachments or detachments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables automatic detection and management of communication device attachments. The management device automatically identifies when a mobile body requires a temporary communication device or when it should be removed, reducing reliance on manual tracking and operator memory.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Reliability

If manual tracking of temporary communication devices is used, then device attachment can be monitored, but the complexity of the management process increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice attachment trackingVSAvoidmanagement process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system replaces manual mechanical tracking methods with an automated information processing system. The management device uses electronic communication to automatically monitor attachment states and send notifications, substituting human memory and manual record-keeping with an automated digital system that reduces complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The management device performs multiple functions including monitoring attachment states, determining mobile body locations, and sending notification messages. This multi-functional approach consolidates various management tasks into a single system, reducing overall process complexity.

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

3Reliability

If permanent communication devices are used on all mobile bodies, then remote control reliability is improved, but the cost and complexity of equipping all mobile bodies increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveremote control reliabilityVSAvoidcommunication device configuration
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments communication devices into permanent and temporary categories. Permanent communication devices are installed on mobile bodies that require ongoing remote control capability, while temporary devices are used only when needed for specific mobile bodies. This segmentation allows the system to maintain reliability where necessary while reducing overall complexity and cost.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system prepares temporary communication devices in advance for mobile bodies that may need remote control. Rather than equipping all mobile bodies with permanent devices, the management device determines in advance which mobile bodies require temporary devices and makes them available when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20250148549A1Information processing device and information processing method
Publication Date: 2025.05.08 TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
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AI summary

The information processing device includes an acquisition unit that acquires attachment information regarding whether or not a communication device used for remote control is attached to a mobile body operable by remote control, a process that outputs an instruction to attach the temporary communication device to the mobile body when it is determined that the permanent communication device is not attached to the mobile body by using the attachment information, and an instruction unit that outputs an instruction to remove the temporary communication device from the mobile body when it is determined that the temporary communication device is attached to the mobile body whose remote control has ended by using the attachment information.