Remote Vehicle Control Activation by Signal Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing remote control systems for vehicles require labor-intensive activation, which hinders convenience in remote operation, especially when vehicles are shipped with deactivated remote control functions.
Innovation Solution
A remote control system and method that includes a detection unit to automatically switch the control signal acceptance state of a moving object to activation when a control signal is detected, allowing the object to be operable by remote control without manual intervention, and includes a notification unit to inform the control device of the activation state.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the remote control function is deactivated when the vehicle is shipped, then security and system stability are improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates because manual activation is required
Solution Approach 1:
The remote control function automatically activates itself when it detects a control signal from a control device, eliminating the need for manual activation by the user. The system serves itself by autonomously transitioning from deactivated to activated state upon detecting the presence of a control device attempting to connect.
2Ease of operation
If the remote control function is automatically activated upon detection, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional detection and automatic switching mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The existing control signal reception functionality is extended to also serve as a detection mechanism. The same communication interface that receives control signals is used to detect the presence of a control device, eliminating the need for separate detection hardware and reducing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary detection of control devices before full remote control activation. The detection unit continuously monitors for control signals in the deactivated state, preparing the system for automatic activation when a control device is present, thus streamlining the activation process.
3Reliability
If manual activation is required, then security is improved by preventing unauthorized access, but the productivity deteriorates due to time-consuming activation steps
Solution Approach 1:
The remote control function transitions dynamically between deactivated and activated states based on real-time detection of control devices. The system adapts its operational state according to environmental conditions (presence or absence of control devices), optimizing both security and efficiency by being deactivated when unnecessary and activated when needed.
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AI summary
A moving object operable by remote control includes a detection unit configured to detect a signal transmitted from a control device for remotely controlling the moving object; and a control signal acceptance unit configured to switch to either an activation state of accepting a control signal transmitted from the control device for remotely controlling the moving object or a deactivation state of not accepting the control signal, wherein the control signal acceptance unit switches to the activation state when the signal is detected by the detection unit.