Remote Parking Assistance Under Smart Key Detection Interference

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing remote parking systems face significant merchantability issues due to interference from radio wave-generating facilities and noise sources, leading to unreliable detection of smart keys and potential cessation of parking assistance control.

Innovation Solution

A remote parking assistance device that adjusts assistance modes and vehicle control based on the detection distance of the smart key, using sensors and smart antennas to specify detection distances and limit assistance modes when interference is present, ensuring continuous operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If radio wave intensity threshold T1 is used to determine parking assistance execution, then parking assistance can be executed in normal conditions, but parking assistance control stops when radio wave intensity is less than T1 due to interference from radio wave-generating facilities

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection reliabilityVSAvoidoperational adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the assistance mode executable dynamically adjustable based on detection distance. When the detection distance is within the predetermined range (indicating interference from radio wave facilities), the system dynamically switches to an executable assistance mode that allows remote parking operations despite reduced radio wave intensity, rather than completely stopping the control function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter of assistance mode execution status based on the detection distance parameter. When detection distance indicates interference conditions, the system changes from a non-executable state (when radio wave intensity < T1) to an executable state with modified assistance modes, allowing continuous operation under different operational parameters.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If detection distance is reduced due to radio wave interference, then smart key detection becomes unreliable, but remote parking operation should remain possible

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection precisionVSAvoidoperation reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts the assistance mode based on the detected distance to the smart key. When interference reduces detection precision, the system transitions to an executable assistance mode that maintains operational reliability through alternative control mechanisms, allowing remote parking to continue despite reduced detection precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The executable assistance mode acts as an intermediary mechanism between the smart key detection system and the remote parking control system. When detection precision is compromised by interference, this intermediary mode enables continued operation by providing alternative control pathways that do not solely depend on high-precision smart key detection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If parking assistance control is stopped when radio wave intensity is less than T1, then detection reliability is maintained, but merchantability of remote parking deteriorates remarkably

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection reliabilityVSAvoidservice availability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of statically stopping control when radio wave intensity < T1, the system dynamically adjusts the assistance mode to an executable state when detection distance indicates interference conditions. This maintains service availability while adapting to reduced detection reliability through modified operational modes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent converts the harmful effect of radio wave interference (reduced detection reliability) into a beneficial operational adaptation by enabling executable assistance modes. Rather than viewing reduced detection reliability as a reason to stop service, the system uses this condition to activate alternative operational modes that maintain productivity and service availability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

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

Maintains remote parking functionality even in environments with radio wave-generating facilities by dynamically adjusting assistance modes and vehicle control, enhancing merchantability and reliability.

Implementation Method 1

there is a situation in which facilities and/or equipment that generates radio waves and/or noise, such as radio towers for television broadcasting or radio clocks and/or fluorescent lights in underground parking lots, is present around the vehicle

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRadio wave interference: Interference

Data Source

PatentUS12545240B2Remote parking assistance device
Publication Date: 2026.02.10 TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
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AI summary

In the remote parking assistance device, the assistance mode that can be executed in the remote parking assistance control is limited according to a detection distance that is a distance at which the presence or absence of a smart key can be detected by the vehicle system. Specifically, as the detection distance becomes shorter, the number of support modes that cannot be selected by the operator using the remote control terminal and/or the number of support modes in which remotely operated terminals alert the operator is increased.