Remote Ignition Interrupter for Fleet Vehicle Start Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vehicle starting technologies lack an efficient means to remotely disable or enable vehicles beyond the limited range of traditional radio-control systems, particularly for fleets of vehicles, which complicates management and control.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a waterproof case with hardware components like a battery, switch, PCB, wireless module, and GPS, integrated into the vehicle's electrical circuit, allowing remote control via a mobile app using WAN or BLE connections, enabling encrypted ignition instructions to start or stop vehicles based on timestamps and geolocation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional radio-control systems like key FOBs are used for remote vehicle starting, then the vehicle can be started remotely, but the range is limited to a few dozen yards
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a remote control device that acts as an intermediary between the user and the vehicle's starting system. This device interfaces with the vehicle's existing electrical circuitry (ignition switch, starter motor circuit) to enable remote operation without requiring direct radio control connection to the vehicle itself, thereby extending operational range beyond traditional key FOB limitations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical key insertion and rotation system with an electrical control system. By substituting the mechanical ignition key with an electrical switch activated by a remote control device, the system eliminates the physical presence requirement and extends operational range while maintaining vehicle starting capability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple vehicles are managed with separate radio-control devices, then each vehicle can be controlled, but the number of devices a user must maintain increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs a universal remote control device that can interface with multiple different vehicles through their respective electrical circuits. A single control device can manage ignition starting across multiple vehicles by connecting to their common electrical system requirements (battery, ignition switch, starter motor circuit), eliminating the need for separate radio-control devices for each vehicle.
3Ease of operation
If no remote disabling mechanism is implemented, then the vehicle can be started whenever the key is present, but there is no means to prevent unauthorized or unintended starting
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a preliminary disabling mechanism where the remote control device can pre-block the ignition circuit before unauthorized starting occurs. By cutting electrical power to the ignition switch or starter motor circuit in advance, the system prevents unauthorized or unintended vehicle starting while maintaining normal operation when authorized.
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AI summary
A system and method of remotely enabling and disabling the starting of one or more vehicles using hardware components installed within a case and a data processing device (DPD), such as a smart phone, in logical communication with one of the vehicle and the case via a WAN, wherein an ignition request is relayed via the WAN to server which parses the ignition request into one or more encrypted ignition instructions, each encrypted ignition instruction sent to a separate vehicle exclusively associated with the encrypted ignition instruction.